PDF Chief Hakeem Yaseen Says Timely Action Could Have Prevented Injustice to NEET Aspirants
7/26/2026 11:30:25 PM

Srinagar, July 26 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Saturday said that the alleged injustice faced by NEET aspirants protesting in New Delhi could have been avoided had the concerns of students been heard in time.

In a statement issued here, Hakeem Yaseen said the youth had repeatedly raised their voices over issues related to the NEET examination, but their grievances were not addressed promptly. "If the concerns of students had been taken seriously at the right time, the unfortunate situation, includin...
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DC Ganderbal reviews ongoing SANJY-2026 arrangements at Baltal Base Camp
7/26/2026 9:14:45 AM
Ganderbal, July 25 (Scoop News)- In view of the prevailing inclement weather during the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, today visited Baltal Base Camp to review the preparedness of stakeholder departments and assess the facilities put in place for the safety and convenience of pilgrims.

During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the on spot Registration Centre, Yatri Niwas, accommodation facilities, medical aid centres, and other essential services available at the Base Camp. He reviewed the functioning of various departme...
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SKUAST-K becomes Kashmir's first University to hold fully Paperless PG Semester Exam
7/26/2026 9:06:30 AM

Srinagar, July 25 (Scoop News)-Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) has become the first university in the Kashmir Valley to conduct a completely paperless postgraduate semester examination, marking a significant milestone in the digital transformation of higher education in the region.

On July 25, the University successfully conducted a tablet-based digital examination for 150 postgraduate students enrolled in the course "Statistical Methods for Applied Sciences", replacing the conventional pen-and-paper examination system with a secure...
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ACB J&K files charge sheet in trap case against then Patwari and Ex-Lumberdar
7/26/2026 9:05:07 AM

Srinagar, July 25 (Scoop News)- The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), J&K, has filed a chargesheet before the Hon’ble Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Baramulla, against Fida Hussain Shah, the then Patwari Halqa Khawaja Bagh, Baramulla, and Manzoor Ahmad Mir, Ex-Lumberdar, Gutiyar, Baramulla, in case FIR No. 04/2024 registered at Police Station ACB Baramulla.

The case was registered on 16.04.2024 on the basis of a complaint alleging demand of illegal gratification in connection with the handing over of revenue/ NOC reports required for processing building permission applications submitted by ...
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Police in Ganderbal Conducted Joint Mock Drill at Sainik School Manasbal
Pandit Colony Wussan To Strengthen Security Preparedness
7/26/2026 9:01:12 AM

Srinagar, July 25 (Scoop News)- As part of the comprehensive security arrangements for the smooth and peaceful conduct of ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, a joint mock drill was conducted at Sainik School Manasbal and Pandit Colony Wussan by the Special Operation Group (SOG) Ganderbal, in close coordination with the Indian Army and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).

The exercise was designed to evaluate and enhance the operational preparedness, inter-agency coordination, response capability, and effectiveness of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in dealing with various security ...
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PDF Chief Hakeem Yaseen Says Timely Action Could Have Prevented Injustice to NEET Aspirants
7/26/2026 8:57:19 AM
Srinagar, July 25 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Saturday said that the alleged injustice faced by NEET aspirants protesting in New Delhi could have been avoided had the concerns of students been heard in time.

In a statement issued here, Hakeem Yaseen said the youth had repeatedly raised their voices over issues related to the NEET examination, but their grievances were not addressed promptly. "If the concerns of students had been taken seriously at the right time, the unfortunate situation, including ...
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PDF President Hakeem Yaseen Expresses Concern Over Rain Damage, Power Disconnections in Budgam
7/24/2026 8:23:52 PM

Srinagar, July 24 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Friday expressed deep concern over the extensive damage caused by recent heavy rains across Kashmir, particularly in the Beerwah area of Budgam district.

He said the torrential rains and flash floods have caused widespread damage to residential houses, commercial establishments, agricultural land and public infrastructure, leaving several families in distress. He expressed particular concern over the damage caused to the Shopping Complex in Beerwah and ...
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DPIIT Director visits NIT Srinagar's Greenovator Incubation Foundation
reviews Startup ecosystem
7/24/2026 8:22:31 PM

Srinagar, July 24 (Scoop News)-Director, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, Dr. Bhuvnesh Pratap Singh, IAS, on Friday visited the Greenovator Incubation Foundation (GIF)—the Inclusive Technology Business Incubator hosted at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar to review its startup ecosystem, interact with entrepreneurs, and assess ongoing efforts to promote innovation and technology-led entrepreneurship in Jammu and Kashmir.

Dr. Bhuvnesh was accompanied by CA Tripti Shinghal Somani, Foun...
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CUKashmir holds workshop on women empowerment
7/24/2026 10:16:06 AM


Ganderbal, July 23 (Scoop News)-Dean Students’ Welfare (DSW), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) and Inderprastha Engineering College (IPEC), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, organized a one-day ICSSR-sponsored workshop on "Empowerment of Women through Awareness regarding the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019."

The workshop was organized under an ICSSR-sponsored Policy Research Project led by Dr. Mahjabin Banu, Principal Investigator and Chief Project Director.

The workshop witnessed participation from academicians, legal experts, government officials, repres...
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Interdisciplinary research key to advancing biomedical innovation: CUKashmir VC
7/24/2026 10:14:39 AM

Ganderbal, July 23 (Scoop News)-Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), organised a one-day workshop on “Engineering Smart Polymeric Scaffolds and Functional Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications” under the Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) component of Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), here Thursday.

Addressing the participants, Vice Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, emphasized that interdisciplinary research, innovation and skill-oriented education are indispensable for addressing contemporary healthcare ...
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Heavy Rainfall: DC Anantnag visits high risk areas, takes stock of situation
7/24/2026 12:00:20 AM
Anantnag, July 23 (Scoop News)- Amid continuous inclement weather and heavy rainfall, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, today conducted an extensive tour of various high-risk locations, vulnerable riverside areas, and major streams (Nallahs) across the district to assess the situation on the ground.

The DC toured critical sites including Mehndi Kadal, Danter Bridge, Ashajipora Bye Pass, Deva Colony, Rooh, and Aang to observe the ground situation. He was accompanied by ADC, Dr. Muzamil Maqbool Beig; SE Hydraulics, Sareer Ahmad Wani; SE PWD, Syed Ishfaq Ahmad; ACR...
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CS reviews adoption of Chandigarh's online Property Management System
for Housing Colonies in J&K
7/23/2026 11:58:24 PM


Srinagar, July 23 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today in a meeting of Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) reviewed the adoption of Chandigarh's Property Management System (PMS) developed by their National Informatics Centre (NIC) for digitising the management of housing colonies under the Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD), here.

The initiative aims at providing transparent, efficient and citizen-centric online services to the allottees of government housing colonies across the Union Territory.

The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, ...
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Tarigami chairs Environment Committee meeting
7/23/2026 11:22:59 PM
Reviews eco-tourism policy, emphasizes destination specific master plans for sustainable growth
Srinagar, July 23 (Scoop News)- MLA, Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami today chaired a meeting of the Committee on Environment here at Legislative Assembly Complex to assess the implementation of the J&K Eco-Tourism Policy and environmental safeguards across Jammu and Kashmir.

The meeting was attended by Legislators Professor Gharu Ram, Dr Sajjad Shafi, Showkat Hussain Ganie and Javaid Riyaz Bedar.
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J&K Judicial Academy organizes capacity-building programme on Juvenile Justice
7/23/2026 11:18:34 PM

Srinagar, July 23 (Scoop News)- Under the guidance of Justice Sindhu Sharma, Judge, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and Chairperson, Committee under the Juvenile Justice Act, the Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy today organized a Capacity-Building Programme on Juvenile Justice for the Principal Magistrates of the Juvenile Justice Boards.

The programme was conducted in hybrid mode, ...
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CS reviews measures to strengthen cybercrime prevention framework
7/22/2026 10:22:50 PM

Srinagar, July 22 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of the Home Department to review the measures undertaken for prevention of cybercrimes in the Union Territory, with particular focus on safeguarding citizens against emerging cyber threats, including Digital Arrest scams, phishing, online financial frauds, cyber slavery, identity theft and other cyber-enabled offences.

The meeting also reviewed the Action Taken Report (ATR) on the directions issued during the previous review and assessed the progress achieved in strengthening the institutional framework,...
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LG condemn cowardly attack by terrorists by killing Head Constable Ashiq Hussain
7/22/2026 10:14:59 PM

Srinagar, July 22 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha spoke to the Director General of Police, J&K and reviewed the situation following the terror attack in Anantnag. He has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of J&K Police Braveheart Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, who sacrificed his life in the line of duty.

In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor has said:

“I spoke with DGP Shri Nalin Prabhat to review the situation following the terror attack in Anantnag. My heartfelt condolences to the family of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, who sacrific...
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Hakeem Yaseen expresses grief over Budgam Flash Flood Tragedy
Seeks Immediate Relief and Compensation
7/22/2026 10:07:58 PM


Srinagar, July 22 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Wednesday expressed profound grief over the devastating flash floods that struck the Beerwah and Khag areas of Budgam district following torrential rains, causing widespread destruction to homes, shops, commercial establishments and public infrastructure while claiming a precious human life.

In a statement issued here, Yaseen said the tragic loss of life and the extensive damage caused by the floods have left the entire Valley in shock. He conveyed hi...
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CUKashmir’s zoology deptt holds awareness prog
7/22/2026 10:06:18 PM

Ganderbal, July 22 (Scoop News)-Department of Zoology, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), in collaboration with the Wildlife SOS, New Delhi organized an Awareness-cum-Training Programme to commemorate the World Snake Day, at science campus Nuner here.

The programme was chaired by Dean School of Life Sciences (SoLS), Prof. Abid Hamid Dar and Project Head, Wildlife SOS (for Jammu and Kashmir), Dr. Mir Aaliya.

In his welcome address, Coordinator, Deptt of Zoology, Dr. Mohammad Lateef highlighted the role of Herpatofauna in sustaining the ecological balance of nature. In his speci...
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National event ‘empowering India 2026’ concludes at Goa
7/22/2026 10:02:18 PM


Panaji, July 22 (Scoop News)- The three-day national event "Empowering India 2026", held at Goa from 18 to 20 July 2026, concluded with a valedictory ceremony attended by representatives of participating institutions from across the country.

On behalf of the Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), Prof. Shahid Rasool, Dean, Academic Affairs, received the Certificate of Participation. The delegates representing the University were also awarded certificates.

Speaking during the valedictory session, Prof. Shahid Rasool said the CUKashmir strongly encourages participation in such na...
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