| Eight NIT Srinagar faculty members feature in World’s top 2% Scientists list | | | Srinagar, October 09 (Scoop News)- NIT Srinagar organised a cyber security awareness session for students of the Department of Civil Engineering to sensitise them about safe, responsible and secure use of digital technologies.
The session was conducted by Dr. Vivek, Assistant Professor, who discussed cyber hygiene, online safety, password security, phishing, social-engineering attacks, protection of personal data, safe use of social media and responsible use of digital platforms.
Students were advised to remain vigilant against suspicious links, messages, emails and applications and to ... | | Read More |
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| DCJ holds lecture on “AI for The Newsroom: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence | | in The Newsroom” | |
Ganderbal, October 09 (Scoop News)- Department of Communication and Journalism (DCJ), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), organised a special lecture on “AI for the Newsroom: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in the Newsroom” at Tulmulla Campus here, on Wednesday.
The lecture was organised as part of the weekly Research Round Table meant for scholars and students to provide them with an opportunity to interact with media scholars and practitioners across India. Mr. Jatin Gandhi, noted Journalist and Journalism Trainer from New Delhi, was the resource person on the occasion.
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| APSCC protest in support of restoration of Punjabi language in J&K | | |
Srinagar, October 09 (Scoop News)-Sikhs belonging to the different shades of life carried out a protest in support of the restoration of Punjabi language in Jammu & Kashmir. Leaders, activists and other people belonging to organisations like All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee, Punjabi Sahit Sabha, members of Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee , Akali Dal and others participated in the peaceful demonstration at Gurdwara Shaheed Bunga Sahib at Bagat Barzulla, Srinagar. Many leaders including Jagmohan Singh Raina, Ajeet Singh Mastana, Dara Singh, D.P Singh, Dr. Rekhi, Mangat Singh Jugnu led th... | | Read More |
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| J&K Police cracks theft case in Baramulla; Stolen property Recovered | | |
Srinagar, October 09 (Scoop News)-In a swift action, J&K Police in Baramulla successfully solved a theft case registered at Police Station Kreeri and recovered stolen property, leading to the arrest of the accused involved in the crime.
Police Station Kreeri registered a case on the complaint of Tariq Ahmad Zargar, resident of Kreeri, regarding the theft of approximately 100 kg of copper sheets from his residential premises during the intervening night of 07/08 October 2026. During the course of investigation, technical and human intelligence were collected and analysed, leading to the i... | | Read More |
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| J&K Holds First-Ever Online Parliament for Persons with Disabilities | | |
Anantnag:, October 08 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir witnessed its first-ever Online Parliament for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) on Wednesday, providing a democratic platform for persons with disabilities to raise their concerns, aspirations and policy recommendations directly before an elected representative of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Hon’ble MLA Kaisar Jamsheed Lone.
Held under the theme “Call for a Just and Inclusive Society,” the programme was organised under the patronage of MLA Kaisar Jamsheed Lone. Mohammad Auyoob Mir, Research Scholar, Department of Politi... | | Read More |
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| Loans worth ₹14.71 Cr provided to artisans, weavers in Q1 & Q2 of CFY | | |
Srinagar, October 08 (Scoop News)-Artisans and weavers across Kashmir are receiving a fresh boost of working capital, with the Handicrafts and Handloom Department extending loans worth ₹14.71 crore under its flagship Credit Card Scheme in the first two quarters of the current financial year.
Of the 3,885 applications sponsored to banks, 1,332 have been sanctioned and 1,054 disbursed by the end of September 2026.
Sharing details in a press release issued here today, spokesman of the Department stated that the department is working with lead banks and other financial institutions to wid... | | Read More |
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| Seven IUST scientists feature in world’s top 2% scientists list 2026 | | |
Awantipora, October 08 (Scoop News)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) has achieved another significant milestone in research excellence, with seven of its scientists featuring in the 2026 edition of the World’s top 2 percent scientists’ database, compiled by researchers associated with Stanford University and Elsevier. The latest edition of the database, released on October 7, 2026, is based on standardized citation indicators derived from Scopus data and provides a composite measure of research impact based on citations, authorship, co-authorship and other bibliometri... | | Read More |
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| NIT Srinagar hosts Cyber Security Awareness Session for Students | | 
Srinagar, October 08 (Scoop News)-NIT Srinagar organised a cyber security awareness session for students of the Department of Civil Engineering to sensitise them about safe, responsible and secure use of digital technologies.
The session was conducted by Dr. Vivek, Assistant Professor, who discussed cyber hygiene, online safety, password security, phishing, social-engineering attacks, protec ... | | Read More |
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| JKAACL organises Sheena Mushaira-cum-Cultural Programme at Gurez | |  Bandipora, October 08 (Scoop News)-The Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture & Languages (JKAACL) organised a Sheena Mushaira-cum-Cultural Programme at GHSS Dawar, Gurez, today to celebrate and promote the rich linguistic, literary and cultural heritage of the Sheena-speaking community.
The programme was presided over by MLA Gurez, Nazir Ahmad Gurezi, Secretary JKAACL, Harvinder Kour, Deputy ... | | Read More |
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| Hakeem Yaseen greets people on Urs of Hazrat Sheikh-ul-Aalam (RA) | | Prays for peace, harmony and prosperity in J&K | |
Srinagar, October 07(Scoop News)-Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Wednesday extended greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the annual Urs of Hazrat Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (RA), popularly known as Sheikh-ul-Aalam and Alamdar-e-Kashmir.
In a message, Yaseen prayed for lasting peace, harmony, brotherhood and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the occasion should inspire people to uphold the values of compassion, tolerance and mutual respect.
He said the life, teachings and poetry of Sheikh-ul-Aalam continue to... | | Read More |
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| MLA Kulgam reviews JJM implementation | | Stresses timely completion of works and reliable water supply | | Kulgam, October 06 (Scoop News)- Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Kulgam, M.Y. Tarigami today reviewed the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) during a meeting held at the Conference Hall of Mini-Secretariat, Kulgam.
The meeting held a detailed review of the progress of various JJM works and schemes, including household coverage, status of ongoing works, functionality of water supply schemes and issues affecting the provision of drinking water.
MLA also called for timely redressal of public grievances related to drinking water supply and JJM works and emphasised that the... | | Read More |
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| Deputy CM lays foundation stone for Café House, Guest House at govt Silk Factory Rajbagh | | |
Srinagar, October 06 (Scoop News)- Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today laid the foundation stone for construction of Café House and renovation of existing Guesthouse at Government Silk Weaving Factory Rajbagh, a unit of Jammu and Kashmir Industries Limited.
MLA, Lal Chowk Sheikh Ahsan Ahmed Pardesi, Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department Vikramjit Singh besides others were present on the occasion.
The project is being executed by the J&K Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Limited (JK SICOP) and aims to enhance the overall ambience of the pr... | | Read More |
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| Two-day Int'l Conference on Energy Systems concludes at NIT Srinagar | | |
Srinagar,October 06 (Scoop News)-The Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, in association with Dr B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT) Jalandhar, hosted a two-day International Conference on Modelling, Simulation and Optimization of Energy Systems (MSOES-2026) on October 5 and 6.
The conference brought together researchers, academicians and experts working in energy modelling, simulation, optimisation, renewable energy and sustainable energy systems. Experts from Dubai, the United States, Sri Lanka, Canada and Malaysia part... | | Read More |
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| Innovation Hat-Trick for IUST; Secures 4-Star Rating for Third Consecutive Year | | |
Awantipora, October 06(Scoop News)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) has once again demonstrated its strong institutional commitment to innovation, entrepreneurship and start-up development by securing a 4-Star Rating in the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) Rankings 2024–25 of the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India.
The result, announced recently, marks the third consecutive year that IUST has achieved the 4-Star Rating, reaffirming the University’s sustained performance in fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across its academi... | | Read More |
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| Autumn session of Assembly failed people, public issues buried under statehood politics: Altaf Thakur | |  Reservation, daily wagers, ASHA workers, vocational trainers, unemployed youth left waiting for answers
Srinagar, October 06(Scoop News)-BJP J&K spokesperson and senior BJP leader Altaf Thakur on Tuesday termed the J&K Assembly’s autumn session a “complete failure” and accused the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government of turning the House into a platform for political posturing while leaving the pressing concerns of ordinary people unresolved. Thakur said the session failed to provid ... | | Read More |
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| First ever North Kashmir Women’s Sports Festival begins at GDC Women Sopore | |  Sopore, October 05(Scoop News)-The first ever North Kashmir Women’s Sports Festival commenced today at Government Degree College (GDC) for Women, Sopore, with around 900 athletes from 14 Degree Colleges and 5 Higher Secondary Schools participating in the three day mega event.
Commissioner Secretary Higher Education, Ram Nivas Sharma, inaugurated the festival while Secretary in Higher Education ... | | Read More |
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| CM Omar Abdullah calls Common Duct Policy 2026 major step towards modern urban infrastructure | | |
Srinagar, October 05(Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today described the Jammu and Kashmir Common Duct Policy 2026 as a major step towards modernising urban infrastructure, improving utility management and creating cleaner and more orderly cityscapes across Jammu and Kashmir.
Following approval by the Council of Ministers, the Government has notified the Jammu and Kashmir Common Duct Policy 2026, establishing a framework for shared underground utility corridors for power, water, telecom, gas, sewerage and digital networks.
The policy mandates integration of common ducts in th... | | Read More |
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| Massive Crackdown on Drugs in Anantnag: 6 Peddlers Arrested | | |
Srinagar, October 05 (Scoop News)-Continuing its sustained drive against the drug menace, police in Anantnag has arrested 06 persons in separate actions across the district and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
Police Station Srigufwara, during naka checking at Sirhama Crossing, apprehended Khurshid Ahmad Nengroo son of Gh. Ahmad Nengroo resident of Nowshara. During his search, 70 grams of charas was recovered from his possession. In another separate action, Police Station Bijbehara apprehended Ubaid Majeed Shah son of Ab. Majeed Shah resident of Guree at Pazalpora a... | | Read More |
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| Police Organises Sports & Drawing-Painting Competitions In Anantnag | | to Mark Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel | |
Srinagar, October 05 (Scoop News)- On the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, observed as National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas), police in Anantnag organised series of sports and creative activities at DPL Anantnag.
As part of the celebrations, Chess, Carrom and Badminton tournaments were organised, providing participants an opportunity to showcase their sporting talent while promoting discipline, teamwork and a spirit of healthy competition.
A Drawing and Painting Competition was also organised at DPL Anantnag, in which participants expressed their creativity and ide... | | Read More |
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| NIT Srinagar takes Swachhata Hi Seva campaign beyond campus | | |
Srinagar, October 05 (Scoop News)-The National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar organised a three-day series of cleanliness, environmental awareness and community outreach activities under the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign from October 1 to 3.
The programme witnessed participation from students, faculty members, staff, NSS and NCC volunteers and members of the campus community, with activities focusing on cleanliness, sustainability and civic responsibility.
As part of the programme, the NSS unit organised a poster painting competiti... | | Read More |
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| J&K Punjabi Sahit Sabha Srinagar Celebrates 59th Annual Day | | in Collaboration with JKAACL | |
Srinagar, October 05(Scoop News)-The J&K Punjabi Sahit Sabha Srinagar, in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL), organised a one-day Punjabi Seminar to commemorate the 59th Annual Day of the Punjabi Sahit Sabha Srinagar at Tagore Hall, Srinagar.
The programme brought together eminent Punjabi writers, poets, scholars, intellectuals and literary enthusiasts from different parts of Jammu and Kashmir. The event highlighted the importance of promoting Punjabi language and literature and showcased the literary and cultural activities undertaken b... | | Read More |
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| DC Budgam visits Charar-i-Sharief, reviews arrangements for Urs | | Directs departments to ensure smooth facilities for devotees | | Budgam, October 05(Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, today visited Charar-i-Sharief to review arrangements for the forthcoming Urs and facilities for devotees.
The Deputy Commissioner paid obeisance at the revered shrine of Sheik Nooruddin Noorani (RA) and inspected the ongoing development works, including the under-construction Guest House comprising 12 rooms and two halls.
During visit, the DC interacted with local residents and stakeholders and assured them that their genuine concerns would be examined on priority.
The Deputy Commissioner subsequently... | | Read More |
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| Teachers play an indispensable role in shaping the future of society, nation: Sakeena Itoo | | 
Srinagar, October 04 (Scoop News)- Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today said that teachers are the cornerstone of the education system and play an indispensable role in shaping the future of society and nation.
The Minister was addressing a one-day Mega Teachers’ Conference on the theme ‘Roles, Rights and Responsibilities of Teachers’, org ... | | Read More |
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| BSF Wular Ultra Run 3.0 held in Bandipora to promote Environmental Conservation, Sportsmanship | |  Around 3,000 Runners, 4,000 Participants Turn Up for Mega Sporting EventBandipora, October 04 (Scoop News)- The third edition of the BSF Wular Ultra Run, organised by the Border Security Force (BSF) in collaboration with Krish Fitness Academy, was held today at Wular Lake, Bandipora, with the objective of promoting environmental conservation, sportsmanship, youth engagement and community participation.
Held under the theme “Save Wular, Run with Bordermen”, the eve ... | | Read More |
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| Tourist Interaction Event held at Zabarwan Park Srinagar | | |
Srinagar, October 04 (Scoop News)-A Tourist Interaction Event was organised today by the Tourist Police at Zabarwan Park, bringing together senior officials of the Tourism Department, Tourist Police, different stakeholders and service providers, besides visiting tourists.
The event was organised under the initiative of Dr. S.D. Chowdhury, SSP Enforcement / Deputy Director Tourism (Enforcement), with the objective of strengthening coordination among the Tourism Department, Tourist Police and tourism stakeholders and ensuring a safe, welcoming and hassle-free experience for tourists visiti... | | Read More |
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| Traffic Police Rural Kashmir issues traffic advisory ahead of ‘Wullar Ultra Marathon-3.0’ in Bandipora | | | Bandipora, October 04 (Scoop News)-In view of the conduct of the Wullar Ultra Marathon-3.0 scheduled to be held in Bandipora on October 4, 2026, the Traffic Police Rural Kashmir has issued a detailed traffic advisory to facilitate the smooth conduct of the event and ensure the safety of participants and the general public.
As per the advisory, vehicular movement along the designated marathon route, commencing from BSF Headquarters, Maddar, proceeding towards NHPC Pethkote and returning to Chewa via Kangrichowk through Wular Vantage Road, shall remain suspended from 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM on O... | | Read More |
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| NIT Srinagar Hosts Expert Talk on Advanced Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Composites | | Director Calls for Greater Exposure to Emerging Technologies and Research | |
Srinagar, October 04(Scoop News)-The Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, in association with Dhaatu Mitra–The Metallurgy Club, organised an expert talk on “Advanced Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Structural Applications.”
The session was delivered by Dr. R. T. Durai Prabhakaran, Professor and Dean (Research & Consultancy), IIT Jammu, who has dual affiliation with the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Materials & Metallurgical Engineering.
The programme was held under the patronage of NIT Srinaga... | | Read More |
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