| DGP J&K Reviews Security Preparedness for Eid Milad-un-Nabi | | and Other Forthcoming Events at PCR Kashmir | |
Srinagar, August 25 (Scoop News)-Director General of Police J&K, Shri Nalin Prabhat-IPS, chaired a security review meeting at PCR Kashmir to assess and further strengthen security arrangements for the upcoming Eid Milad-un-Nabi (ﷺ) and other forthcoming events across the UT of Jammu & Kashmir, including the Friday following Eid Milad-un-Nabi, Raksha Bandhan, and other events.
The meeting was attended by Spl DGP Coordination J&K, IGP Kashmir Zone, IGP Jammu Zone, all Range DIGs, and all district SSPs/PDs of J&K, SSP PCR Kashmir, AIG (Ct & Int) PHQ, besides other senior officers. Detailed ... | | Read More |
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| Hakeem Yaseen greets people on Eid Milad (SAW) | | says Prophet’s (SAW) teachings guide humanity | |
Srinagar, August 25 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Tuesday extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW), urging them to reflect upon the life, teachings and message of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
In his message, Hakeem said Eid Milad-un-Nabi is a significant occasion for Muslims across the world as it provides an opportunity to remember the exemplary life and noble teachings of the Prophet (SAW). He said the occasion should inspire people... | | Read More |
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| MLA Bandipora reviews Employment Generation, Livelihood Promotion in Bandipora | | | Bandipora, August 25 (Scoop News)-Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Bandipora Constituency, Nizamuddin Bhat, chaired a departmental review meeting at the Conference Hall, Mini Secretariat Bandipora, to assess the progress of various departments and initiatives aimed at employment generation, entrepreneurship promotion and strengthening livelihood opportunities in the district.
During the meeting, the MLA stressed the need to make the employment and livelihood sector viable, calling for effective improvements and tangible outcomes on the ground. He directed the concerned departments ... | | Read More |
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| Strengthen Booths, intensify public connect: Ashok Koul to BJP’s Pulwama cadre | |  Ashok Koul chairs constituency meeting at Rajpora, felicitates Paper Machie artisans
Kangan, Pulwama, August 25 (Scoop News)-BJP General Secretary (Organization), J&K, Ashok Koul, chaired a Constituency Review Meeting of Rajpora Constituency at Kangan, District Pulwama, with the constituency team, Booth Presidents and Shakti Kendra teams, stressing that a strong booth-level organization is the foundation of BJP’s political strength and public outreach.
Ashok Koul, while ad ... | | Read More |
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| IUST Hosts Workshop on Udyam Jagriti 5.0 under Mission Yuva | | |
IUST Awantipora, August 25 (Scoop News)-The Centre for Career Counselling and Placement (CCCP), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) under the aegis of the office of Dean Outreach, organized a workshop on “Udyam Jagriti 5.0 – Mission Yuva” at the University campus. The workshop was organized in collaboration with the District Employment and Career Counselling (DE&CC) Office, Pulwama, aimed at sensitising students about entrepreneurship, innovation and the opportunities available under the Mission Yuva initiative.
The programme was attended by Mushtaq Ahmad Lone, ADC Awanti... | | Read More |
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| When threats return, Brotherhood cannot replace security: Sanjay Tickoo | | |
Srinagar, August 25 (Scoop News)-Sanjay Tickoo,President of Kashmiri Pandit Sangarash Samiti today said that the latest threat communication targeting Kashmiri Pandit employees in the Valley cannot be dismissed as merely another piece of digital noise. It is a disturbing reminder that, although the medium of intimidation has changed, the underlying message remains painfully familiar. A community once subjected to threats delivered through walls, posters, mosque loudspeakers and whispered warnings is again being confronted with a language of fear—this time transmitted through the internet... | | Read More |
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| Hakeem Yaseen Opposes Electricity Tariff Hike, Seeks Immediate Rollback | | Holds successive governments responsible for handing over J&K’s hydropower resources | |
Srinagar, August 24 (Scoop News)- President of the People’s Democratic Front (PDF) and former Cabinet Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Monday strongly opposed the recently approved hike in electricity tariffs in Jammu and Kashmir, demanding its immediate withdrawal and asking the government to honour its electoral commitment of providing 200 units of free electricity.
Reacting to the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) approval of an average 6.83 per cent increase in retail electricity supply tariff for the financial year 2026-27, Yaseen said the hike would further burden or... | | Read More |
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| Lieutenant Governor Celebrates Raksha Bandhan with students from DPS Baramulla | | |
Srinagar, August 24 (Scoop News)- Lok Bhavan Jammu Kashmir today hosted a special Raksha Bandhan celebrations for the students of Delhi Public School (DPS) Baramulla, at Srinagar.
As a part of the celebrations, the students tied sacred thread of Rakhi to the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha and exchanged greetings.
The Lieutenant Governor called upon the students to carry forward the true spirit of Raksha Bandhan. He encouraged the young minds to spread the message of peace, love, unity and harmony.
Ahead of the Raksha Bandhan, which will be celebrated on August 28,2026, the e... | | Read More |
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| Departments directed to ensure hassle-free pilgrimage for devotees through better essential services, medical facilities and traffic management at Shankracharya Temple | | |
Srinagar, August 24 (Scoop News)- To review and finalize arrangements for the upcoming festival of Raksha Bandhan, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today chaired a meeting of senior Officers at the Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex.
The festival is scheduled to be celebrated on August 28, 2026, with great religious and cultural significance.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Additional Deputy Commissioner Aadil Fareed, Joint Commissioner SMC Nuzhat Qureshi, IAS Probationer Aakash Garg, SP Headquarters Umar Shah, SP... | | Read More |
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| Omar Abdullah directs School Education Department to complete inquiry | | into Kishtwar schoolgirl incident within a month | |
Srinagar, August 24 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today directed the School Education Department to complete its inquiry into the heinous incident in Kishtwar involving a young schoolgirl on an expeditious basis, so that stringent and exemplary action can be ensured in the matter.
The Chief Minister directed the concerned authorities to complete the inquiry within one month and take all necessary steps to bring the investigation to its logical conclusion.
He stressed the need for a thorough and time-bound inquiry, underscoring that the matter must be dealt with firmly and... | | Read More |
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| Justice reaches frontier as NALSA Jagriti programme held at GDC Tangdhar | |  Tangdhar, August 24 (Scoop News)- In a significant outreach initiative aimed at taking legal awareness and access to justice to the remotest and far-flung areas of Jammu and Kashmir, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Kupwara, under the aegis of the Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority (JKLSA) and in furtherance of the objectives of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), t ... | | Read More |
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| Inter-District Divisional-Level Table Tennis Championship concludes at Shopian | | | Shopian, August 23 (Scoop News)-The Inter-District Divisional-Level Table Tennis Championship for Under-17 Boys concluded today at the Indoor Sports Stadium, Shopian.
A total of 49 players from all ten districts of Kashmir Division participated in the championship with great enthusiasm and sporting spirit.
The final match was played between Bandipora and Kupwara, with Bandipora emerging victorious to clinch the championship title. Kupwara secured the second position, while Srinagar bagged the third place.
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| Chief Justice J&K and Ladakh High Court visits Sharda Temple LoC Teetwal | | 
Teetwal, August 23 (Scoop News)-Chief Justice of J&K and Ladakh, Sh. Sanjiv Kumar alongwith his family paid his maiden visit to Sharda Temple LoC Teetwal today. He paid obeisance and did Puja at the newly constructed Sharda Temple that was inaugurated in March 2023 by Hon'ble Home minister Amit Shah. He was accompanied by Registrar General J&K High Court Sh. M K Sharma, SDM Karnah Mohd Raiyaz ... | | Read More |
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| J&K Police Intensify Crackdown on Illegal Mining and Transportation across Shopian and Baramulla | | |
Srinagar, August 23 (Scoop News)-Continuing its sustained crackdown against illegal mining and unauthorized transportation of minor minerals, J&K Police have intensified enforcement operations across Shopian and Baramulla districts, resulting in the seizure of 18 vehicles and machinery, including JCBs, tippers, dumpers, tractors and tractor-trolleys.
In Shopian, a police party from Police Station Heerpora during routine patrolling, seized two tractors found engaged in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals without the required permissions. In this regard, FIR No. 82/2026... | | Read More |
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| BJP holds state office bearers’ meeting at Srinagar | | 
Srinagar, August 23 (Scoop News)-Jammu & Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held its State Office Bearers’ and Organizational Meetings at Hotel Countryside, Nowgam, Srinagar, with a focus on further strengthening the organization, expanding grassroots outreach and preparing for upcoming political and organizational programmes.
J&K BJP President and MP Sat Sharma (CA) chaired the meeting. ... | | Read More |
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| NC Government Betrays People Again | | Free Power Promise Turns Into 6.83% Tariff Hike - Sunil Sharma | |
Srinagar, August 22 (Scoop News)- Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Saturday strongly criticised the National Conference (NC)-led government over the reported 6.83 per cent increase in electricity tariffs, terming the move a betrayal of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Sharma said the NC had come to power with a clear promise of providing 200 units of free electricity to every household, but nearly two years after the 2024 Assembly elections, the commitment remained unfulfilled. Instead, he said, consumers were now being burdened with hi... | | Read More |
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| PSA Mourns Demise of Elder Sister of Chief Patron Dr. G.N. Var | | Offers Deep Condolences To Bereaved Family | |
Srinagar, August 22 (Scoop News)-The Private Schools Association (PSA) has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of the beloved elder sister of NISA Joint Secretary and PSA Chief Patron Dr. G.N. Var Sahib, who passed away after a brief illness.
In a statement issued to the press, The Association said that her demise has caused deep sorrow across the entire private school fraternity, which stands united with Dr. G.N. Var Sahib and his family during this difficult hour. The PSA State leadership, office-bearers, district and zonal representatives and member schools conveye... | | Read More |
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| GI QR labelling begins at Quality Control Lab of Handicrafts Dept | | |
Srinagar, August 22 (Scoop News)- In a significant boost to Geographical Indication (GI) testing and certification, particularly for non-textile and languishing crafts, the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, today formally launched the GI QR Code Management System at its Quality Control Division (QCD) in Srinagar.
Following the NABL-accredited IICT and PTQCC laboratories, the QCD has become the third GI Lab in Jammu & Kashmir. It will now test and affix GI labels on a range of products including Wagguv, Gabba, felted Namdah, Walnut Wood Carving, Chain Stitch, Khatamband an... | | Read More |
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| Model Recruitment Rules for GMCs to be notified by 3oth September | | Sakeena Itoo reviews progress on formulation of MRRs | |
Srinagar, August 21 (Scoop News)- The Model Recruitment Rules (MRRs) for Non-Gazetted cadre in all GMCs of Jammu and Kashmir will be notified by the 30th September, 2026.
This decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today at Civil Secretariat here in the backdrop of protests by employees of newly established Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) of Jammu and Kashmir regarding non-availability of recruitment rules.
The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary ARI and Trainings, Shabnam Kam... | | Read More |
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| Div Com Kashmir reviews arrangements for 18th Harmuk Gangbal Yatra | | 
Srinagar, August 21 (Scoop News)-Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg today reviewed the arrangements for the 18th annual Harmuk Gangbal Yatra in a meeting, here.
The three-day yatra is being organised by the Harmuk Ganga Gangbal Trust (HGGT), with around 150–200 pilgrims expected to participate.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal Jitin Kishore, SSP Traff ... | | Read More |
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| ‘Govt aims to turn children’s passion into profession’: Satish Sharma | |  Naidkhai, August 21 (Scoop News)-Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma on Friday said that the Omar Abdullah-led government is committed to create a robust sporting ecosystem where the children and young people can transform their passion for sports into a viable profession.
Satish Sharma was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the SKB Football Championship at Sports Stadium ... | | Read More |
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| Director, CSIR-IMTECH Visits CIED–IUST Foundation | | |
Awantipora, August 21 (Scoop News)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) hosted Dr. Alka Rao, Director, CSIR–Institute of Microbial Technology (CSIR-IMTECH), who visited the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (CIED–IUST Foundation) at Campus-III.
As part of the visit, Dr. Rao toured several innovation and technology laboratories established under the Foundation, including the C4i Lab, D&D Lab, Fab Lab and UltraTech Cement Lab, besides other state-of-the-art facilities. She was briefed on the facilities, ongoing activities and their role in providing ... | | Read More |
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| SSP Anantnag Reviews Security Arrangements for Chhari Mubarak Route | | 
Srinagar, August 20 (Scoop News)-SSP Anantnag Shri Amod Ashok Nagpure-IPS reviewed the security arrangements along the route designated for the passage of Chhari Mubarak, ahead of the forthcoming religious procession.
During the review, the SSP inspected the key locations and stretches along the route through which the Chhari Mubarak is scheduled to pass and took stock of the overall secur ... | | Read More |
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| J&K ACB Traps Jr. Building inspector SMC Ward- 28 Srinagar | | |
Srinagar, August 20 (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau received a written complaint alleging that Gazala Akhter, Jr. Building Inspector, SMC, Ward No. 28, Srinagar, had demanded illegal gratification from the complainant in connection with the construction of two structures, despite the complainant having already obtained the requisite building permission from the competent authority.
It was further alleged that the accused public servant was deliberately adopting delaying tactics by obstructing ongoing construction and causing harassment to the complainant with the i... | | Read More |
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| Director NIT Srinagar visits key sections, reviews Mega Hostel work | | |
Srinagar, August 20 (Scoop News)-Director, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, Prof. Anurag Misra, on Thursday visited various administrative and academic sections of the Institute and interacted with faculty and staff members.
During his interactions, he took feedback from the staff regarding the functioning of their respective sections and emphasised the importance of coordination, efficiency and timely disposal of work.
The Director also visited the Counselling Cell, where the ongoing undergraduate (UG) admission process is being conducted. He reviewed the arrangements... | | Read More |
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| Seeks Urgent Intervention to Restore Sainik School Manasbal’s Academic and Institutional Excellence | | |
Srinagar, August 20 (Scoop News)-The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Thursday has written to Chief Minister Shri Omar Abdullah, seeking his urgent intervention into the prolonged administrative, academic and institutional challenges facing Sainik School Manasbal, one of Jammu & Kashmir’s historic and prestigious residential educational institutions.
In its letter, the Association said that Sainik School Manasbal was established with a distinctive vision of nurturing discipline, leadership, character, academic excellence, physical fitness, team spirit and a spirit of serv... | | Read More |
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| Indian Army Recruitment Rally from 14-20 September 2026 | | Online Common Entrance Examination | |
Srinagar, August 20 (Scoop News)-Indian Army Recruitment Rally in respect of Online Common Entrance Examination (CEE) 2026 passed candidates will be conducted at Uri Military Station, Uri from 14-20 September 2026. Rally Admit Cards are available for download from Join Indian Army website. In case of any clarification, candidates may contact Army Recruiting Office, Srinagar on email [email protected] or Landline numbers 0194-2310164 & 0194-2311282.
Candidates are requested to report at Rally Site as per date and time mentioned in their Rally Admit Card alongwith al... | | Read More |
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| Govt approves ₹10 crore for restoration of historic Rattan Garh Fort in Bhaderwah | | |
Srinagar, August 09 (Scoop News)- In a major initiative to preserve Jammu & Kashmir’s historical heritage and promote local tourism, the Government has approved ₹10 crore for the repair and renovation of the historic Rattan Garh Fort in Bhaderwah, Doda.
The project is aimed at conserving the historic structure, improving its overall condition and developing it as an important heritage and tourism attraction in the Chenab Valley.
The restoration will help safeguard the fort’s architectural and historical character while creating better facilities for visitors.
The initiative forms... | | Read More |
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| SKUAST-K achieves breakthrough in Captive Breeding of Vulnerable Himalayan Snow Trout | | |
Srinagar, August 09 (Scoop News)-In a major boost to freshwater fish conservation in Jammu and Kashmir, scientists at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) have successfully standardized an induced-breeding and larval-rearing protocol for the vulnerable Himalayan snow trout (Schizothorax plagiostomus), locally known as Khont.
The breakthrough, achieved by scientists of the Divisions of Fisheries Resource Management and Fish Genetics and Biotechnology, Faculty of Fisheries, is expected to pave the way for captive seed production, river-r... | | Read More |
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| Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat programme organised across Shopian | | | Shopian, August 09 (Scoop News)-A “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat” programme was organised across Shopian with enthusiastic participation of youth and students, reinforcing the collective resolve to make the district drug-free and future-ready.
The programme focused on sensitising young people about the harmful consequences of substance abuse and the need to adopt healthy, productive and positive lifestyles.
Participants were encouraged to channelise their energy towards education, sports, creativity, innovation and nation-building.
Speakers called upon youth to become ambassadors... | | Read More |
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