| Sopore XI enter Kilo North Kashmir T20 Premier League Final | | |
Lolab, October 18 (Scoop News)- Sopore XI reached into the final of the Kilo North Kashmir T20 Premier League after defeating Friends XI Lolab in the second semi-final at Chandigam Cricket Ground, Lolab, with an impressive all-round performance.
Sopore XI will now face Pathan Panthers Lolab in the tournament’s grand finale, setting the stage for an exciting title clash between the two finalists.
Meanwhile, NCC Narbal will take on Friends XI Lolab in the third-place playoff scheduled for Monday, October 19. Both teams will be eager to finish their campaign on a winning note and secure ... | | Read More |
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| Shaheed DySP Humayun Muzammil T20 Cricket Tournament Concludes in Anantnag; | | Vertical Sports Clinches Title | |
Srinagar, October 18 (Scoop News)-The Shaheed DySP Humayun Muzammil T20 Cricket Tournament, organised by Police in Anantnag under the Civic Action Programme 2026–27, concluded today in Anantnag with an exciting final match between Islamia Lions and Vertical Sports.
In the final, Vertical Sports emerged victorious, defeating Islamia Lions to lift the tournament trophy.
The tournament was organised to promote sportsmanship, encourage youth participation in constructive activities and provide a positive platform for young sporting talent. The initiative also reflects Anantnag Police’s co... | | Read More |
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| IUST’s AYUSH Centre organises free Natool and Hammam Wellness Camp | | for Stress and Anxiety Management | |
Awantipora,October 18(Scoop News)-The Centre for AYUSH Science, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Kahsmir, organised a free Natool (Irrigation) and Hammam Wellness Camp on 5 October 2026 at the AYUSH Health and Wellness Centre, IUST, with the objective of promoting traditional wellness practices and supporting stress management, relaxation and mental well-being.
A total of 20 patients were enrolled in the camp, which focused on the traditional Unani practice of Natool (therapeutic irrigation), offered as a supportive wellness intervention for individuals experiencing str... | | Read More |
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| Police Solves Theft Case In Anantnag | | Stolen Gold Jewellery Worth ₹2 Lakh Recovered, Accused Arrested | |
Srinagar, October 17(Scoop News)- In a significant success, police in Anantnag has solved a theft case registered at Police Station Bijbehara by arresting the accused and recovering stolen gold jewellery worth approximately ₹2 lakh.
On October 5, 2026, Police Station Bijbehara received a complaint from Safe Farooqi son of Farooq Ahmad resident of Veer, regarding the theft of gold jewellery from his house. Accordingly, case FIR No. 288/2026 under relevant sections of law was registered, and an investigation was initiated.
During the course of the investigation, the accused identified... | | Read More |
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| Srinagar Police Bids Farewell to Outgoing Officers | | Lauds Their Dedicated Service And Professional Contributions | |
Srinagar, October 17(KIP)- Srinagar Police organised a farewell ceremony at District Police Lines (DPL), Srinagar, to honour four outgoing officers— Ms. Neha Jain, IPS; Shri. Shabir Khan, JKPS; Shri. Shah Umar, JKPS; and Shri. Hilal Khaliq Bhat, JKPS in recognition of their dedicated service, professional excellence and valuable contributions to policing in the district.
The ceremony was presided over by Inspector General of Police Kashmir, Shri. Sujit Kumar Singh, IPS, in the presence of Deputy Inspector General of Police, Central Kashmir Range, Shri. Rajiv Pandey, IPS, and Senior Super... | | Read More |
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| IGP Kashmir Chairs Conference on SMART Policing and Digital Beat Policing; | | Directs All Police Stations to Adopt Modern, Technology-Driven and Citizen-Centric Policing | |
Srinagar, October 17(Scoop News)-Shri Sujit Kumar Singh, IGP Kashmir Zone, chaired a conference on SMART Policing and Digital Beat Policing, attended by Range DIGs, District SSsP, Additional SsP, Zonal SsP, DySsP and SHOs from across Kashmir Zone.
In line with the directions and vision of the Director General of Police, J&K, the IGP Kashmir directed all Police Stations across Kashmir Zone to adopt SMART Policing and Digital Beat Policing as an integral part of their day-to-day functioning. The initiative aims to transform Police Stations into modern, efficient, accountable and citizen-... | | Read More |
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| JKSREWF Condemns Alleged Use of Foul Language by IAS Officer | | Demands Disciplinary Action | |
Srinagar, October 17(Scoop News)- A meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir Secretariat Retired Employees Welfare Forum was held today, October 17, 2026, in Srinagar under the presidentship of Shri Nazir Ahmed Mir. The meeting was attended by senior members of the Forum.
During the meeting, the Forum unanimously condemned the alleged behaviour and attitude of IAS officer Rajeev Ranjan, who reportedly used foul language during a virtual meeting with Ms. Beenish Wani, Assistant Director, Labour and Employment Department, Ganderbal.
The Forum expressed serious concern over the reported use of... | | Read More |
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| Secretary PD&MD reviews key Developmental Initiatives, Departmental Priorities | | |
Srinagar, October 16 (Scoop News)- Secretary, Planning, Development & Monitoring Department (PD&MD), Dr. Owais Ahmed held an introductory meeting with the officers and officials of the Department to review its functioning, the progress of key developmental initiatives and the priorities for effective implementation of various programmes.
During the meeting, the status of the Prime Minister’s Development Package (PMDP) was reviewed. The package comprises 53 projects sanctioned at a total cost of ₹70,244.55 crore, with an aggregate physical progress of 89%. The progress of the Project Moni... | | Read More |
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| Police attaches residential house worth ₹50 lakh of notorious drug peddler in Anantnag | | |
Srinagar, October 16 (Scoop News)-In a significant action against drug trafficking, Police in Anantnag have attached a double-storey residential house worth approximately ₹50 lakh belonging to Bashir Ahmad Dar son of Late Habibullah Dar resident of Gadhangipora, Bijbehara, under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act.
The individual is involved in multiple NDPS cases registered at Police Station Bijbehara, vide FIR Nos. 83/2023, 216/2024, 139/2025 and 241/2025.
The attachment proceedings were initiated in accordance with the provisions of the NDPS Act as part of J&K Police’s sustained efforts... | | Read More |
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| Police attaches residential house worth ₹50 lakh of notorious drug peddler in Anantnag | | |
Srinagar, October 16 (Scoop News)-In a significant action against drug trafficking, Police in Anantnag have attached a double-storey residential house worth approximately ₹50 lakh belonging to Bashir Ahmad Dar son of Late Habibullah Dar resident of Gadhangipora, Bijbehara, under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act.
The individual is involved in multiple NDPS cases registered at Police Station Bijbehara, vide FIR Nos. 83/2023, 216/2024, 139/2025 and 241/2025.
The attachment proceedings were initiated in accordance with the provisions of the NDPS Act as part of J&K Police’s sustained efforts... | | Read More |
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| CUKashmir celebrates World Students’ Day 2026 | | |
Ganderbal, October 16 (Scoop News)- Dean Students’ Welfare (DSW), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), celebrated World Students’ Day 2026 to commemorate the birth anniversary of former President of India and eminent scientist, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, with three student-centred programmes aimed at nurturing creativity, intellectual engagement, critical thinking, communication skills and leadership among students at Tulmulla here on Thursday.
The celebration paid tribute to Dr. Kalam’s enduring legacy as a visionary scientist, inspirational teacher, former President of India and o... | | Read More |
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| Hakeem Yaseen condemns alleged humiliation of JKAS officer, seeks strict action | | |
Srinagar, October 16 (Scoop News)-Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) president and former Cabinet Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Friday strongly condemned the alleged use of abusive language against a senior Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officer by an IAS officer during an official meeting, demanding an impartial probe and strict action against those found responsible.
Yaseen said the incident raised serious concerns about the dignity of local civil service officers and highlighted the administrative imbalance that had emerged following the reorganisation of Jammu and K... | | Read More |
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| NIT Srinagar hosts ABC programme on sustainable metallurgy, green energy transition | | |
Srinagar, October 16 (Scoop News)- The Alumni Association of NIT Srinagar, in collaboration with the Office of the Dean of Alumni and International Affairs, organised an Alumni Back to Campus (ABC) Programme featuring distinguished alumnus Dr. Ing Ubaid Manzoor, Project Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials, Germany.
The programme was hosted by Prof M. A. Shah, Dean of Alumni and International Affairs, along with Ms. Toyiba, Joint Secretary-II of the Alumni Association, NIT Srinagar.
During the interactive session, Dr. Manzoor emphasised that “the green en... | | Read More |
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| DJMC IUST organises national-level Film Festival 2026 | | |
Awantipora, October 16 (Scoop News)-The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organised the national-level Film Festival 2026 on Thursday. The festival brought together aspiring filmmakers and students from diverse educational institutions to celebrate cinema and creative storytelling.
As many as 27 short films and documentaries were screened on the occasion, of which 22 were shortlisted for the competition among school, college and university students participating from various states of India. A film from IUST titl... | | Read More |
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| NIT Srinagar sensitises students, staff on Cyber threats | | |
Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar organised a cyber security awareness session for mathematics students, research scholars and teaching and non-teaching staff, focusing on safe digital practices and prevention of cyber fraud.
The session, conducted by Dr Atendra Kumar, (Assistant Prof. Mathematics) covered key aspects of cyber hygiene, phishing attacks, password security, social engineering, data protection and responsible use of digital platforms.
In his message, Director NIT Srinagar, Prof Anurag Mishra, emphasised the need to bu... | | Read More |
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| Master artisan Rafiq Ahmed Sofi makes Kashmir proud, wins National Award | | |
Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)-Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, has extended heartiest congratulations to the master artisan Rafiq Ahmed Sofi of Eidgah, Srinagar, on being conferred with the National Award 2025 in the Hand-Knotted Carpet category by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
Sofi is the sole awardee from Jammu & Kashmir in this category for 2025, winning it for a carpet that features intricate floral motifs, traditional architectural patterns and calligraphic elements.
In a press statement issued here today, a spokesman of the Department paid... | | Read More |
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| Environment Committee reviews Anchar Lake conservation | | inspects SKIMS waste management; directs time-bound remedial action | |
Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)-The Committee on Environment of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, under the Chairmanship of MLA Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami, today conducted an extensive visit to Anchar Lake and its adjoining areas to assess the measures being undertaken by the Government for conservation, restoration and pollution control of the lake besides identifying further interventions required for its effective protection and sustainable management.
Members of the Committee, including MLAs Daleep Singh Parihar, Showkat Hussain Ganie, Javaid Ahmad Mirchal, Dr. Sajjad Sha... | | Read More |
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| J&K IMPARD begins JKAS Foundation Course for Officer Trainees Batch - 2024 | | Rahana Batul calls upon JKAS Officer Trainees to uphold Ethics and Professionalism | |
Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)- The JKAS Joint Foundation Course for the Officer Trainees Batch - 2024 was inaugurated today at J&K IMPARD Main Campus, Srinagar by the Director General J&K IMPARD, Rahana Batul.
The programme marked the commencement of the Foundation Course, aimed at providing newly recruited civil servants with essential administrative knowledge, professional competencies, and an understanding of the principles of good governance, public service delivery, and ethical conduct.
Addressing the participants, the Director General congratulated the officer trainees on e... | | Read More |
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| Police Conducts Extensive Vehicle Checking Across Ganderbal To Strengthen Security Measures | | |
Srinagar, October 14 (Scoop News)-As part of its continued efforts to maintain peace, public safety and a robust security environment, Police in Ganderbal in coordination with the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), conducted extensive vehicle checking at various locations across the district. The nakas were established at multiple strategic locations and thorough checking of vehicles and verification of relevant documents was conducted.
The checking drive was aimed at strengthening security arrangements, preventing any unlawful activities, keeping a close vigil on suspicious movement a... | | Read More |
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| J&K Police In Shopian Seized 01 Tipper & 03 Dumpers; Cases Registered | | |
Srinagar, October 14 (Scoop News)-Continuing its sustained crackdown on illegal mining, Shopian Police seized three dumpers and one tipper involved in the unauthorized extraction and transportation of minerals from different areas of the district.
During routine patrolling, a police party from Police Post Berthipora intercepted and seized one Dumper and one tipper while they were allegedly engaged in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals without valid royalty documents. In this connection, FIR No. 106/2026 registered at Police Station Keller under relevant provisions of law a... | | Read More |
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| J&K Police Recovers Stolen Vehicle In Kulgam | | |
Srinagar, October 14 (Scoop News)-J&K Police in Kulgam successfully recovered a stolen vehicle (Tata Mobile) bearing registration number JK03F1565, which was reported stolen on 12/10/2026.
In connection with the theft, an FIR had been registered at Police Station Kulgam. Acting on the matter, after strenuous efforts and by using all available means, the stolen vehicle was successfully traced and recovered from Tulinowpora, in the vicinity of GQ Public School. Further investigation in the case is going on.
Police remains committed in safeguarding public property and ensuring the safety... | | Read More |
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| J&K Police Arrests 07 Drug Peddlers, Contraband Substances Recovered | | |
Srinagar, October 14 (Scoop News)-Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested seven drug peddlers in separate operations in Anantnag, Baramulla and Bandipora and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
In Anantnag, Police Station Bijbehara intercepted a motorcyclist identified as Javaid Ahmad Mir son of Gh Hassan resident of Batigund Laribal. During checking, 2.08 kg of poppy straw was recovered from his possession. The motorcycle bearing registration number PB46U-2485 was also seiz... | | Read More |
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| IUST observes Int’l Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2026 | | 
Awantipora, October 14 (Scoop News)- The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) observed the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) 2026 by organising a one-day workshop on the theme ‘Resilience Starts at Home’ on Tuesday. The programme was organised by the Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction (CDRR) and the Disaster Risk Reduction Club, in collaboration with the Off ... | | Read More |
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| MD NHM chairs Introductory review Meeting of NHM J&K | | Stresses strengthening Healthcare Delivery and Infrastructure | |
Srinagar, October 13 (Scoop News)-Athar Amir Ul Shafi Khan, Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Jammu & Kashmir, today chaired a comprehensive introductory review meeting to evaluate ongoing performance, financial progress, human resource frameworks, and healthcare infrastructure across the Union Territory.
Reviewing annual financial planning, resource allocations, and fund utilization patterns, the Mission Director emphasized transparent and efficient fund management to support robust healthcare delivery across all districts. Highlighting maternal and child health indicat... | | Read More |
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| JKEDI concludes Entrepreneurship & Skill Development Programme under RAMP Scheme | | |
Srinagar, October 13 (Scoop News)-The Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), Srinagar, today successfully concluded the Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESDP) under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme at the Govt. College for Women, M.A Road, Srinagar.
The program was organised in collaboration between JKEDI and Govt. College for Women, M.A Road, Srinagar at the district level.
The 20-day training programme drew an enthusiastic response from students, who participated actively throughout the sessions.
Professor Dr. Y... | | Read More |
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| Police solve theft case in Baramulla, recover stolen gold earrings | | |
Srinagar, October 13 (Scoop News)-Police in Baramulla have solved a theft case reported at Police Station Baramulla, recovering the stolen earrings through effective investigation, technical analysis and CCTV footage.
On 12/10/2026, Police Station Baramulla received a written complaint from Fayaz Ahmad Khan, a resident of Kanlibagh, Baramulla, regarding the disappearance of his wife’s earrings from their residence on October 4, 2026, when the family was away in Srinagar.
Accordingly, FIR No. 167/2026 was registered at Police Station Baramulla, and investigation was initiated.
Durin... | | Read More |
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| Kashmir Needs Sustainable Industries to Generate Jobs, Protect Environment: Jagmohan Singh | | | Srinagar, October 13 (Scoop News)-All Party Sikh Coordination Committee Chairman Jagmohan Singh Raina has called for a sustainable and environment-friendly industrial development policy for Jammu and Kashmir, stressing that new industries must generate long-term employment opportunities for local youth without compromising the Valley’s fragile ecology.
Raina said the experience of several industrial ventures in the past highlighted the need for careful planning and a thorough assessment of the economic viability of proposed projects before their establishment.
Referring to the closure ... | | Read More |
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| CUKashmir starts international conference on ‘English language | | literature and digital futures’ | |
Ganderbal, October 13 (Scoop News)- Department of English, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), on Monday started a three-day online international conference “From Words to Worlds: English Language and Literatures – Reimagining Margins, Ecologies and Digital Futures.”
Prof. Sandhya Tiwari, Professor and Head, Department of English, and Convener of the conference, delivered the welcome address and presented the concept note. Explaining the rationale behind the conference title, she said the deliberations seek to explore how English creates multiple worlds encompassing Dalit, triba... | | Read More |
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