| Mamta Yadav assumes charge as Director Information | |  Calls for transparent, timely, people-centric communication
Srinagar, October 12(Scoop News)- Mamta Yadav, IAS today assumed the charge as Director Information, Jammu and Kashmir, and held an introductory interaction with officers and officials of the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR).
During the interaction, the Director underscored the pivotal role of the Information Department in ensuring effective communication between the Go ... | | Read More |
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| Sakeena Itoo chairs 31st JKWDC Board meeting; calls for efficiency, transparency | |  to empower women entrepreneurs
Srinagar, October 12(Scoop News)- Minister for Social Welfare, Education, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, chaired the 31st meeting of Board of Directors of the Jammu & Kashmir Womens' Development Corporation (JKWDC) Limited at SKICC, today.
The meeting was attended by Secretary, Social Welfare Dr. Doifode Sagar Dattatray; Managing Director JKWDC, Purnima Mittal representatives ... | | Read More |
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| DJMC IUST set to host Film Festival 2026 | |  Srinagar, October 12(Scoop News)- The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), is organising the national-level Film Festival 2026 on October 15. The Film Festival shall be held at the Lal Ded Auditorium of the IUST Main Campus.
The film festival shall feature screening of short films and documentaries, panel discussion of exp ... | | Read More |
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| HWOHL in association with KU, SEBI), organizes Disabilities Conclave 2026 | | 
Srinagar,October 12 (Scoop News)-The Humanity Welfare Organisation Helpline (HWOHL), in association with the University of Kashmir and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), organised the Wheelchair Users and Persons with Visual Disabilities Conclave 2026 at the University of Kashmir on Sunday. The conclave was held under the theme “Breaking Barriers, Building Inclusion: Empowerin ... | | Read More |
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| Police In Kulgam Conduct Counter-Terrorism Mock Drill at Aharbal Tourist Destination | | |
Srinagar, October 11 (Scoop News)- Police in Kulgam conducted a counter-terrorism mock drill at the famous Aharbal Tourist Destination to assess operational readiness, response preparedness and inter-agency coordination in a simulated security scenario.
The mock drill conducted under the close supervision of SSP Kulgam was led by DySP Operations Manzgam and involved SHO Manzgam, SOG Manzgam, Markhor Manzgam and CRPF 18 Battalion. The exercise aimed to evaluate the preparedness of security personnel to respond swiftly and effectively to any potential security threat at the tourist destina... | | Read More |
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| Mission YUVA Anantnag organises Udyam Jagriti program for Retired Soldiers in Anantnag | | | Anantnag, October 11 (Scoop News)-An Udyam Jagriti programme under Mission YUVA was organised for Retired Soldiers and Widows Parivaar of District Anantnag to sensitise them about the scheme and apprise them of the opportunities available for establishing sustainable self employment ventures.
The programme witnessed the participation of Team Sainik Welfare Srinagar, Lead District Manager (LDM), Anantnag, Employment Officer, Career Counselling Officer, SBDU/BHD Anantnag, and officials from the Employment Department along with huge gathering of Retired Soldiers from Anantnag.
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| JKRLM Kick-Starts 3-Day UT level Training program on Village Prosperity Resilience Plan | | |
Srinagar, October 11 (Scoop News)-The Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) kickstarted a comprehensive three-day Union Territory-level training programme on Village Poverty Reduction Plan (VPRP).
The capacity-building initiative aimed to equip key resource persons, district teams, and block mission coordinators with the technical frameworks necessary to streamline community-driven rural development across J&K.
Operating under the guidelines of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the Ministry of Rural Development, the VPRP serves as a structured, grassroots planning exercis... | | Read More |
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| Government College of Education celebrates World Mental Health Day | | |
Srinagar, October 11 (Scoop News)-The Government College of Education (Institute of Advanced Studies in Education), Cluster University Srinagar, celebrated World Mental Health Day 2026 in the College Auditorium.
The programme aimed to raise awareness about the importance of mental health, promote emotional well-being, and encourage students to develop a supportive and empathetic attitude towards individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
The programme was organised under the guidance of the College Principal and Nodal Principal of Kashmir Division Colleges, Prof. (Dr.) Seema... | | Read More |
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| 3rd Edition of Kashmir Marathon: Div Com reviews Preparations | | |
Srinagar, October 10(Scoop News)- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg today chaired a meeting to review the preparations for the 3rd Edition of the Kashmir Marathon, taking stock of the arrangements being made by the nodal Tourism Department and other stakeholder departments for the smooth and successful conduct of the event.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Director Tourism, and officers from the departments of Information, PHE, KPDCL, R&B, SMC, YSS, Health, JKTDC, Hospitality and Protocol, SSCL, SRTC, Agriculture, Sports Council, LCMA, SDRF,... | | Read More |
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| Annual athletics meet begins at NIT Srinagar, 150 students participate | | | Srinagar, October 10(Scoop News)-The Annual Athletics Meet (Men and Women) commenced at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, with around 150 students participating in the event organised by the institute’s Student Activity and Sports (SAS) Centre.
The meet aims to promote physical fitness, sportsmanship and healthy competition while encouraging students to balance academic pursuits with sports and extracurricular activities.
Prof. Mohammad Abid Bazaz Dean Students Welfare said sports and extracurricular activities were essential for the holistic development of students.
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| Sakeena Itoo inaugurates Multipurpose Indoor Sports Hall at GDC Frisal | | | Frisal, October 10(Scoop News)- Education, Social Welfare, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today inaugurated Multipurpose Indoor Sports Hall at Government Degree College (GDC), Frisal.
The occasion marked a significant milestone in the college’s efforts to promote sports, physical fitness and the holistic development of students with the facility coming up at the estimated cost of Rs.1.94 crore.
The ceremony was attended by MLA Devsar Peerzada Feroze Ahmad Shah, Secretary in Higher Education Department Shafqat Iqbal, Nodal Principal Kashmir Division Colleges, Dr... | | Read More |
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| Chief Justice interacts with Judicial Officers | | |
Srinagar, October 10(Scoop News)-Chief Justice High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Dr. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati, today interacted with judicial officers in the Conference Hall of the District Court Complex, Srinagar, and later attended a felicitation programme organised by the Kashmir Advocates Association.
During the interaction with judicial officers, Chief Justice emphasised the importance of discharging judicial responsibilities fearlessly, compassionately and with unwavering commitment to the rule of law. He highlighted the vital role of the judiciary in safeguarding ci... | | Read More |
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| 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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