| Government accords ₹17.24 crore Administrative Approval for Industrial Estate at Barsoo | | |
Srinagar, October 28 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded Administrative Approval for the development of a new Industrial Estate at Barsoo in Ganderbal district at an estimated cost of ₹17.24 crore.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the project marks a significant step towards strengthening industrial infrastructure and creating new employment opportunities in Jammu and Kashmir.
The proposed Industrial Estate, equipped with modern infrastructure and essential facilities, is expected to provide fresh opportunities for entrepreneurs, attract industrial investment, ... | | Read More |
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| Police Organise ‘Run for Unity’, ‘Cultural Programmes’ in Baramulla & Anantnag to Mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas | | | Srinagar, October 28 (Scoop News)-Reaffirming their commitment to national unity, integrity and communal harmony, Police have organised a series of programmes, including ‘Run for Unity’ events and cultural activities, in Baramulla and Anantnag to mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, commemorating the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the architect of national integration.
In Baramulla, Police Stations Sheeri and Chandoosa organised ‘Run for Unity’ programmes, witnessing enthusiastic participation from school students, youth club members and local residents. The run organised by Police ... | | Read More |
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| ACB JK organizes Youth Parliament & Awareness Session | | | Srinagar, October 28 (Scoop News)-Vigilance Awareness Week-2026 – Youth Parliament & Awareness Session organized by ACB at Government Degree College Baramulla under the program theme “Probity for Prosperity”
Pushing its determined initiatives and adding a new dimension to lift the Vigilance Awareness in Students and Departments, through the youth-based contingents, the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Jammu & Kashmir organized a day-long Vigilance Awareness and Youth Parliament Session, as part of the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week-2026, on 28th October 2026, at the Auditorium of Government... | | Read More |
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| IUST organises Integrity Pledge ceremony as part of Preventive Vigilance Campaign | | |
Awantipora, October 28 (Scoop News)-An Integrity Pledge ceremony was organised at Islamic University of Science and Technology as part of its ongoing Preventive Vigilance Campaign aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, probity and ethical conduct in institutional functioning.
The Integrity Pledge was administered by Prof. Shamim Ahmad Shah, Registrar and witnessed the participation of Deans of Schools, Directors of Centres, Heads of Departments, University Officers and employees from various administrative sections.
The participants pledged to uphold the highest standards of hon... | | Read More |
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| Div Com Kashmir reviews preparations for UT Diwas, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas at SKICC | | |
Srinagar, October 28 (Scoop News)-Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today reviewed the preparations for the celebrations of Union Territory Foundation Day (UT Diwas) and Rashtriya Ekta Diwas during a meeting held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar.
The meeting was attended by Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC); Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar; Director Information; SSP Traffic; Vice-Chairman, Lakes Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA); heads of various departments and police officers.
During the meeting, the Divisi... | | Read More |
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| DC Anantnag reviews arrangements for ‘Run for Unity’ on October 31 | | | | Anantnag, October 28 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, today chaired a review meeting of district officers at the Conference Hall of Dak Bungalow, Khanabal, to review arrangements for the smooth and successful conduct of the ‘Run for Unity’, scheduled to be held on October 31.
The meeting was convened to ensure effective coordination among various departments and put in place all necessary arrangements well in advance for the event, which is organised to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and promote the ideals of nationa... | | Read More |
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| IUST signs MoU under Mission YUVA to strengthen entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystem in J&K | | |
Awantipora, October 27 (Scoop News)-The CIED–IUST Foundation of the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the YUVA Innovation Hub, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu, under Mission YUVA at the IUST Innovation Campus on Tuesday. The collaboration aims to strengthen entrepreneurship, promote innovation, and support youth-led enterprise development across Jammu and Kashmir.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Vivek Aggarwal, IAS, Director of Employment and Managing Director, Mission YUVA, J&K, appreciated IUST’s initiatives in... | | Read More |
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| ACB-J&K organised a day-long Vigilance Awareness Session at Shopian. | | | Shopian, October 27 (Scoop News)-The Anti-Corruption Bureau, Jammu & Kashmir (ACB-J&K), organised a day-long Vigilance Awareness Session and Youth Parliament, as part of the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week-2026, on 27th October 2026 at the Auditorium of Government Degree College, Shopian. The programme was conducted under the national theme “Probity for Prosperity”, with a special focus on the Department of Health and the Department of Urban Local Bodies (ULB).
The session was graced by the presence of the Director, Anti-Corruption Bureau, J&K, Shri Shakti Kumar Pathak, IPS, along wi... | | Read More |
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| Yuva Sangam Phase VII Concludes at NIT Srinagar | | |
Srinagar, October 27 (Scoop News)-The seven-day Yuva Sangam Phase VII programme at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar concluded on Tuesday with the departure of the visiting delegation from IIT Bombay, Maharashtra, marking the culmination of a cultural exchange initiative under the Government of India’s Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) programme.
Registrar NIT Srinagar Prof. Atikur Rehman, Dr. Ashok Kumar, Yuva Sangam Nodal Officer; Dr. Pramod Kumar Yadav; and Dr. Janani L. were present to see off the delegation and extend their wishes for a safe journey.
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| GMC Srinagar observes Vigilance Awareness Week | | 
Srinagar, October 26 (Scoop News)-Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar today observed Vigilance Awareness Week by organizing an Integrity Pledge ceremony on the college premises.
The pledge was administered by Masarat Hashim, Administrator Associated Hospitals Government Medical College Srinagar in the presence of officers and officials of the institution. Nausheen Mushtaq, Chief Accoun ... | | Read More |
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| Pathan Panthers Lolab wins Kilo North Kashmir Cricket League 2026 Title | |  Lolab, October 26 (Scoop News)-Pathan Panthers Lolab emerged champions of the second edition of the Kilo North Kashmir Cricket League (KNKPL) 2026 after defeating Sopore XI by a narrow margin of four runs in a thrilling final at Chandigam Cricket Ground, Lolab, on Monday.
Organised by the Indian Army, the tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from across North Kashmir, providing a v ... | | Read More |
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| Hakeem Muhammad Yaseen Demands SRO-43 Benefits for Daily Wagers | | Calls Denial of Social Security Inhuman | |
Srinagar, October 26 (Scoop News)- Hakeem Muhammad Yaseen, President of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) and former minister, on Tuesday strongly demanded social security, job protection and SRO-43-related benefits for eligible daily wagers, ad hoc employees and casual labourers, terming their continued neglect by the government inhuman and unjust.
Yaseen said thousands of daily wagers have been serving government departments for years without regularisation, adequate job security or social protection, leaving their families in prolonged uncertainty. He urged the gove... | | Read More |
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| Baramulla’s Literacy Drive makes history, over 8,300 Learners participate across 509 Centres | | | Baramulla, October 25 (Scoop News)- Baramulla witnessed an inspiring celebration of lifelong learning on Sunday as participation in the Foundation Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT), under the ULLAS–Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, surpassed the target of 8,300 learners across 509 designated centres.
The assessment brought together adult learners aged 18 and above, with enthusiastic participation reflecting strong community mobilisation and a shared commitment to achieving universal adult literacy.
The presence of elderly learners aged 85–90 emerged as a highlight, demonstrat... | | Read More |
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| Director F&ES praises Personnel for Professionalism | | 12 Fire Stations, 20 Fire Tenders deployed in Seven-Hour Operation | |
Srinagar, October 25 (Scoop News)-A major fire broke out at Mir Sales Corporation, Kaka Sarai, Karan Nagar, Srinagar, during the intervening night of 24-25 October 2026, causing extensive damage to commercial and adjoining residential-cum-commercial structures.
Alok Kumar, Director, Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES), Jammu & Kashmir, appreciated the prompt, courageous and coordinated response of the department's personnel, whose sustained efforts helped confine the fire to the affected premises, prevent its further spread to nearby structures and safeguard the adjoining six-storeyed Medi... | | Read More |
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| Police organises “Run for Unity” in Awantipora | | |
Srinagar, October 25 (Scoop News)- As part of the ongoing celebrations of Police Flag Day Week, Police in Awantipora organised a “Run for Unity” at Tral, witnessing enthusiastic participation from people of different age groups and areas.
The event commenced at 08:30 a.m. from Bus Stand Tral and culminated at Government Degree College, Tral. During the flag off ceremony, officers highlighted that the “Run for Unity” was organised in honour of Police Martyrs to commemorate their courage, valour and supreme sacrifices in safeguarding the unity and integrity of the nation and protecting t... | | Read More |
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| Police organises Unity Run in Shopian to honour Police Martyrs | | |
Srinagar, October 25 (Scoop News)-As part of the ongoing Police Commemoration, Police Flag and Ekta Diwas Week, Police in Shopian organised a Unity Run at Zainapora to pay tribute to police martyrs who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
The Unity Run was flagged off by the SDPO Zainapora in the presence of the SHO Police Station Zainapora, In-charge Police Post Wachi and other police officers. The run commenced from NIPS Zainapora and culminated at the Police station Zainapora.
The event aimed to honour the valour and sacrifices of police personnel who laid down their liv... | | Read More |
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| DC Srinagar, Principal GMC inspect newly built 15-Bedded Additional NICU Block for new borns | |  at Lal Ded Hospital
Srinagar, October 24 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, along with the Principal, Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, Dr Iffat, on Saturday visited Government Lal Ded Hospital and inspected the functioning of the newly built additional 15-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) block for new born babies established by the District Administration at a cost of ... | | Read More |
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| Kashmir’s aromatic Rice, Mushk Budji showcased during Bharat International Rice Conference | | |
Srinagar, October 24 (Scoop News)-A Kashmiri farmer Zafar Ahmad Bhat was felicitated during Bharat International Rice Conference at New Delhi for his efforts in preserving the iconic, highly fragrant Mushk Budji rice variety.
Sagam in Anantnag is celebrated as a major centre and model village for growing this high-altitude, short-grain aromatic rice and was awarded G.I tag during 2023.
In this International Rice Conference, Jammu & Kashmir featured alongside other prominent agrarian states along with Odisha, Assam, and Telangana to highlight indigenous Geographical Indication (GI) a... | | Read More |
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| DC Ganderbal holds Public Outreach Programme at Kangan | | Directs On-Spot redressal of Public Grievances | | Ganderbal, October 24 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shreya Singhal, today chaired a public outreach programme at Kangan Ganderbal, to listen to the grievances, issues and demands of the general public and ensure effective redressal through coordinated departmental intervention.
During the programme, locals from the area put forth their grievances and highlighted various issues concerning essential services and public infrastructure. The Deputy Commissioner gave a patient hearing to the people and directed the concerned officers to address the issues on priority, with p... | | Read More |
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| JK Chief Minister met Lieutenant Governor | | 
Srinagar, October 24 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister, Shri Omar Abdullah met Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar.
The Lieutenant Governor Office posted on X:
"Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri @OmarAbdullah called on Lieutenant Governor, Shri @manojsinha_. @CM_JnK"
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| J&K Police arrests 02 absconders after 16 years of evading arrest in Bandipora | | | Srinagar, October 24 (Scoop News)- In a significant breakthrough in a long-pending case, J&K Police in Bandipora arrested two absconders who had been evading arrest for the past 16 years in connection with a cheating and forgery case registered at Police Station Sumbal.
The accused, identified as Ghulam Nabi Ganie son of Ghulam Qadir Ganie and Mst. Misra alias Sarwa W/o Ghulam Nabi Ganie, residents of Ganj-Lalpora Berua, Budgam, presently residing at Pamposh Colony, Palpora, Srinagar, were apprehended from Srinagar during the intervening night of October 23/24, 2026. Both accused were absc... | | Read More |
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| Bandipora Police Busts Alleged Prison-Linked Module of Banned Organization Targeting Women | | for separatist ideology and propaganda | |
Srinagar, October 24 (Scoop News)- Bandipora Police have uncovered an alleged clandestine module associated with the banned organization Ittihad-ul-Muslimeen, reportedly operating under the directions of a Pakistan-based handler. The investigation has revealed suspected links involving prison-based coordination, covert meetings of propagating separatist ideology and financial transactions.
In this connection, a case FIR No. 168/2026 under sections 10, 13 UA(P)A, 1967 (as amended) stands registered at P/S Bandipora and the following persons have been arrested in the case so far:
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| Div Com Kashmir reviews Preparations for J&K UT Foundation Day | | Run for Unity on October 31 | |
Srinagar, October 23 (Scoop News)-Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg today chaired a meeting of officers to review arrangements for the celebration of the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Foundation Day and the conduct of the Run for Unity on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, scheduled to be held on October 31 at SKICC.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Director Information, SSP Traffic, Director School Education, Secretary JKAACL, and representatives of Police, Youth Services and Sports (YSS), colleges, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Roads ... | | Read More |
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| NIT Srinagar hosts global dialogue on sustainable energy, power systems | | | .
Srinagar, October 23 (Scoop News)-The Department of Electrical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Friday inaugurated the IEEE 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Technology for Energy and Power Systems (STEPS 2026), bringing together academicians, researchers and power-sector professionals to deliberate on emerging developments in sustainable energy technologies.
Centred on the theme “A Step Towards Green, Clean and Reliable Energy,” the three-day conference aims to promote research, innovation and collaboration in sustainable energy and mode... | | Read More |
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| Police In Awantipora Pays Tribute to Martyrs | | Visits Martyr Families, Displays Their Portraits in Schools | |
Srinagar, October 23 (Scoop News)-As part of the ongoing celebrations of Police Flag Day Week, Police in Awantipora organised a series of programmes to honour the supreme sacrifices of police martyrs and pay tribute to their bravery and dedication.
The police officers visited the native villages and towns of police martyrs in Sub-Division Tral and interacted with their families to express solidarity and enquire about their well-being. During the interactions, the officers patiently listened to their grievances and assured them of all possible assistance and timely redressal of their genu... | | Read More |
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| J&K Police Solves Theft Case Within 24 Hours In Shopian; Accused Arrested | | |
Srinagar, October 23 (Scoop News)-Demonstrating swift and effective policing, Police in Shopian have solved an apple theft case within 24 hours of receiving the complaint, arrested the accused and recovered the stolen property.
On 22/10/2026, Police Post Saidpora received a written complaint from Zahoor Ahmad Ganai son of Gh. Mohd Ganai regarding the theft of 92 apple-laden crates from his orchard at Reshinagri. Accordingly, a case FIR No. 118/2026 under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Heerpora and an investigation was set into motion.
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