| Initiate Dialogue to Resolve Long-Pending Demands of NHM Staff-Tarigami | | |
Srinagar, September 13 (Scoop News)-CPI(M) leader and MLA Kulgam Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami has urged the government to address the long-pending and genuine demands of National Health Mission (NHM) employees in Jammu and Kashmir and initiate a meaningful dialogue with the protesting employees to resolve their grievances in a time-bound manner.
NHM employees have been rendering valuable services to the public healthcare system for years, often working under difficult circumstances and with considerable professional and personal uncertainty. Despite their sustained contribution to hea... | | Read More |
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| SKUAST-K PhD Scholar Bushra Naaz brings National Recognition at NBEC-2026, Bengaluru | | |
Srinagar, September 13 (Scoop News)- In a landmark achievement for SKUAST-K, Bushra Naaz, PhD scholar under the mentorship of Dr. Ajaz Ahmed Malik, Head, KVK, Ganderbal has been declared a winner at the National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition (NBEC) 2026, held in Bengaluru.
The 2026 edition received an overwhelming response, with over 3,200 registrations from 34 States and Union Territories, making it one of the most competitive national platforms for science driven entrepreneurship. After successive rounds of screening, mentoring, pitching, and evaluation on parameters such as scienti... | | Read More |
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| Awareness Programme on “Know Your Water” held at Oho Paisan, Shangus for Students | | | Bijbehara,September 13 (Scoop News)-An awareness programme under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), titled “Know Your Water,” was organised at Oho Paisan, Shangus, for students by the Jal Shakti PHE Division, Bijbehara.
As part of the programme, students were taken on an exposure visit to the Water Treatment Plant at Oho Paisan, where they were familiarised with the various stages involved in making water safe for consumption and fit for supply to households. These stages included source collection, treatment, filtration, disinfection, quality testing and distribution.
The visit gave student... | | Read More |
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| BRICS stand is a defeat for Pakistan, Vindication of Modi’s Diplomacy: Altaf Thakur | | *India’s growing influence in BRICS reflects PM Modi’s vision and diplomatic leadership* | |
Srinagar, September 13 (Scoop News)-Senior BJP leader and BJP J&K spokesman Altaf Thakur on Sunday described the BRICS nations’ condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack and cross-border terrorism as a major diplomatic victory for India, saying the development represented a setback for Pakistan and a warning to those sponsoring terrorism.
“BRICS nations condemning the Pahalgam terror attack and cross-border terrorism is a big win for India and its foreign policy,” Thakur said.
He said the collective stand of the grouping demonstrated that India’s persistent efforts to expose terrorism ... | | Read More |
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| BJP to Celebrate 25 Years of Narendra Modi’s Public Service Through Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan: Danish Bhat | | |
Srinagar, September 13 (Scoop News)- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State Spokesperson Danish Bhat, while addressing a press conference at the Party’s State Office in Srinagar along with Media Incharge Sajid Yousuf, said that the BJP is undertaking a month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan to mark 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public service.
Danish Bhat said that under the campaign, BJP Karyakartas and members of the public will be encouraged to undertake various acts of selfless service and community welfare, as a tribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years of dedicated serv... | | Read More |
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| DC Ganderbal reviews arrangements for Annual Gangbal Yatra | | | Ganderbal, September 12 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, today visited Naranag Temple and reviewed the arrangements being put in place in connection with the forthcoming Annual Gangbal Yatra 2026.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner conducted an on spot inspection and took a detailed assessment of the arrangements and ongoing preparatory works. He reviewed the progress of various tasks assigned to the concerned departments and issued necessary directions for their timely completion.
The DC directed all concerned officers to complete their assigned t... | | Read More |
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| Div Com reviews removal of bottlenecks for Srinagar Ring Road Phase-II, II-A | | |
Srinagar, September 12 (Scoop News)- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting to review the clearance of impediments for Srinagar Ring Road (SRR) Phase-II and II-A to expedite the completion of the project.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, SSP Traffic Rural, Project Director NHAI, and officers from R&B, PHE and KPDCL.
On the occasion, officers of NHAI gave a detailed presentation on the project, highlighting the impediments faced by the executing agency, including land acquisition status, compensation disbursed, demolition of Gove... | | Read More |
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| Chief Justice, Executive Chairman inaugurate 3rd National Lok Adalat at District Court Complex, Srinagar | | |
Srinagar, September 12 (Scoop News)-Continuing its endeavor to promote access to justice through swift, cost-effective and amicable resolution of disputes, the J&K Legal Services Authority, under the patronage of Dr. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati, Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Patron-in-Chief, J&K Legal Services Authority and under the dynamic leadership of Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority and with the guidance of Justice Sanjay Dhar, Chairperson, High Court Legal Services Committee, organised the 3rd National Lok Adalat of the year ... | | Read More |
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| Div Com Kashmir reviews implementation of National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme | | |
Srinagar, September 12 (Scoop News)- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting to review the implementation of the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) across Kashmir Division.
The meeting was attended by Director, Department of Skill Development; Deputy Commissioners of Kashmir Division; Director, Airport Authority of India; and senior officers from NHPC, BEACON, KPDCL, Industries & Commerce, Excise and other concerned departments and agencies.
During the meeting, Director Skill Development, Dr. Owais Ahmad, gave a detailed presentation on ... | | Read More |
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| J&K ACB traps and arrests Patwari demanding and accepting Rs. 10,000 | | |
Srinagar, September 11 (Scoop News)-Anti-Corruption Bureau received a written complaint alleging that a Patwari, namely Bashir Ahmad, Patwari Halqa Gund Ali Nayak, Waterrehal, had demanded illegal gratification from the complainant for issuance of a Fard (Revenue Extract).
The complainant, a resident of Gund Ali Nayak, Waterrehal, Tehsil Khansahab, District Budgam, had applied online for issuance of the Fard on 21.07.2026 on behalf of his grandfather, who is old-aged and unable to pursue the matter himself.
After submission of the application, the complainant approached the ... | | Read More |
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| Police is committed to bringing all absconders and offenders to justice and ensuring that no one evades the law. | | SSP Sopore Chairs Monthly Crime, Law & Order and Security Review Meeting | | Srinagar, September 11 (Scoop News)-SSP Sopore chaired the monthly Crime, Law & Order and Security Review meeting at the Conference Hall, DPO Sopore, to review the overall crime situation, investigation of cases, public service delivery, law & order preparedness and security scenario across Police District Sopore.
The meeting was attended by Addl. SP Sopore, SDPOs, DySP DAR, DySP Operations, Sr. PO DPO Sopore, SHOs and DOs.
A threadbare review of old pending as well as current-year cases under investigation was conducted. Officers were directed to ensure quality and time-bound investiga... | | Read More |
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| Army Goodwill Schools: A legacy of fostering educational excellence J&K and Ladakh | | 
Srinagar, September 11 (Scoop News)- Headquarters Northern Command commemorated ten years of a significant educational partnership between the Army Goodwill Schools (AGS) and the Bharti Airtel Foundation, underscoring the Indian Army’s continued endeavor to provide quality education and create greater opportunities for the youth of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.
The commemorative event was orga ... | | Read More |
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| Police organises cycling event under “Civic Action Programme" in Handwara | | |
Srinagar, September 10 (Scoop News)-Police in Handwara organized a cycling event under the “Civic Action Programme", with the participation of more than 100 youth and school children.
The cycling event was aimed at promoting sports, physical fitness, discipline and positive engagement of youth. The event was flagged off by DSP DAR Shri Peer Atiqullah at Chotipora.
The event culminated at Batagund Crossing Qalamabad following which the closing ceremony and prize distribution function was held at the Environmental Hall, Handwara.
SSP Handwara, Shri Tahir Saleem, attended the closin... | | Read More |
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| Annual Architecture Festival Nairang-e-Tameer Concludes at IUST | | |
Awantipora,September 10 (Scoop News)-The Department of Architecture, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), successfully concluded the second edition of its annual architecture festival, Nairang-e-Tameer 2026, held from September 8–10 on the theme “Traditions in Practice: Celebrating Craft, Culture and Community.” The three-day festival brought together architects, heritage professionals, craftspeople, academicians, students, entrepreneurs and members of the wider community to engage in dialogue on the relationship between architecture, traditional knowledge systems and cont... | | Read More |
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| BJP Transport Cell calls for stronger organisation, focus on Transporters’ issues in Kashmir | | |
Budgam/Srinagar, September 10 (Scoop News)-A meeting of the BJP Transport Cell was held in Srinagar-Budgam, bringing together a large number of transporters and Cell functionaries to discuss issues confronting the transport fraternity and strengthen the party’s organizational presence across Kashmir.
Ashutosh Gupta, State Convener, BJP Transport Cell, addressing on the occasion, called upon the participants to work with greater dedication towards strengthening the Cell as well as the Bharatiya Janata Party in Kashmir. He said that the Transport Cell must emerge as an effective platform f... | | Read More |
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| DC Budgam inaugurates Inter-District Provincial-Level Sports Competition | | | Budgam, September 09 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, today inaugurated the Inter-District Provincial-Level Sports Competition at the Indoor Sports Stadium, Budgam.
The competition, organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, Budgam, is being conducted in Wushu under Under-17 and Under-19 categories, besides Taekwondo and Karate for boys and girls across different age groups.
The Deputy Commissioner appreciated the enthusiasm and dedication of the participating sportspersons and urged them to give their best and strive for selection at the nation... | | Read More |
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| NCDC Core Committee Discusses Strengthening Support for Children’s Emotional Well-Being | | |
Srinagar, September 09 (Scoop News)-The National Child Development Council (NCDC) held a Core Committee meeting to deliberate on the need for adequate support and awareness among parents and teachers regarding the mental and emotional well-being of children.
During the discussion, members stressed that parents and teachers are often the first people to notice changes in a child’s behaviour and emotional state. They emphasized the importance of identifying such changes at an early stage and providing appropriate support without labeling, comparing, insulting or otherwise making the child ... | | Read More |
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| Annual Architecture Festival 'Nairang-e-Tameer' begins at IUST | | |
Awantipora, September 09 (Scoop News)-The Department of Architecture, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), today inaugurated second edition of its Annual Architecture Festival, “Nairang-e-Tameer: Celebrating Craft, Culture and Community: Traditions in Practice,” bringing together academia, practitioners, heritage professionals, entrepreneurs, craftspeople and students to explore the deep connections between architecture, traditional crafts, culture and community.
The three-day festival being organised from September 8 to 10, provides a platform for students and practition... | | Read More |
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| GDC Ganderbal organises awareness programme on World Literacy Day | | |
Srinagar, September 09 (Scoop News)-The Department of Education and Sociology, Government Degree College (GDC) Ganderbal, organised an awareness programme to mark “World Literacy Day” on Tuesday, in the College Conference Hall.
The programme was organised with the objective of sensitising students about the importance of literacy as a fundamental human right and a matter of dignity, while highlighting its crucial role in building an educated, empowered and sustainable society.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Shaheena Akhter, Assistant Professor and Head... | | Read More |
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| Police Seizes Load Carrier Carrying 200 Litres of Diesel Illegally In Sopore | | |
Srinagar, September 08 (Scoop News)-Police in Sopore has seized a load carrier carrying approximately 200 litres of diesel without valid documents and arrested two persons in connection with the case.
During naka checking at Chijhama, Rafiabad, in the jurisdiction of Police Post Watergam, a Tata Load Carrier bearing Registration No. JK16A-5144 was intercepted and subjected to checking. During checking, approximately 200 litres of diesel was found loaded in the vehicle. The two persons travelling in the vehicle identified as Showkat Ahmad Tantray son of Ghulam Rasool Tantray and Mohammad ... | | Read More |
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| 2nd UT Level JCC Meeting on Narcotics Control for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh | | |
Srinagar, September 08 (Scoop News)-The 2nd UT Level Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) Meeting on Narcotics Control for the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh was held at Police Control Room, Srinagar, under the chairmanship of DDG (NWR), NCB and IG Crime/ANTF Head of J&K Police.
Senior officers from various enforcement and stakeholder agencies including ED, BSF, State Drug Controller, IB, Customs, DRI, Income Tax, NIA along with District SSPs from Jammu, Srinagar and Ganderbal participated in the meeting.
The participating agencies shared their experiences and enforceme... | | Read More |
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