| IUST Conducts SSR Outreach Program in Tribal Village of Anantnag | | |
Awantipora, December 29 (Scoop News)- The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) organized a *Diabetes Screening and Awareness Camp* at Dudoo, Marhama, a tribal village in Anantnag districtunder its SSR Outreach Initiative, supported by the DST–PURSE Programme. The initiative was a part of the University’s programme to community health outreach and evidence-based public health interventions in underserved areas.
The camp aimed to create awareness about diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs), with a special focus on the Gujjar Bakerwal community. Participants wer... | | Read More |
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| Police ensure preservation of centuries-old sculpture found in Awantipora | | | Srinagar, December 29 (Scoop News)- Police in Awantipora have ensured the safe preservation of an ancient stone sculpture recovered from the River Jhelum at Larkipora, Awantipora. The artefact, believed to be centuries old, has been formally handed over to a team from the Directorate of Archives, Archaeology & Museums, Jammu & Kashmir for detailed documentation, examination, and conservation.
The sculpture, crafted from fine stone, reflects the region’s rich cultural and historical heritage. Immediately after its discovery, Awantipora Police secured the artefact and kept it under safe cust... | | Read More |
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| Cyber Police unit of Shopian recovers ₹63.22 lakh in cyber fraud cases | | |
Srinagar, December 29 (Scoop News)- Cyber Police Station Shopian has recovered and restored an amount of ₹63,22,792 to victims of various cyber fraud cases during the current year, after completion of all prescribed legal and judicial formalities.
The recovery was achieved through prompt action and professional investigation by Cyber Police Station Shopian. During the period under report, Cyber Police Station Shopian received complaints pertaining to UPI-related frauds, social media scams, fake loan applications, OTP misuse, and other online financial frauds. On receipt of complaints, im... | | Read More |
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| Prominent political figures join Congress | | JKPCC President Tariq Hameed Karra welcomes | |
Srinagar, December 29 (Scoop News)- J&K Pradesh Congress Committee President Tariq Hameed Karra on Monday welcomed various prominent political figures from different districts alongwith their supporters into Congress Party, terming the development an outcome of Party’s pro-people approach and uncompromising fight for protection of constitutional rights of Jammu and Kashmir.
Adv Younus Khan Former APNI Party Leader from Shopian, Waseem Ahmad Shalla from Srinagar and Sameer Bhat from Budgam in an extraordinary function held at Srinagar Party office joined Congress alongwith their h... | | Read More |
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| Congress observers Foundation Day | | JKPCC President reaffirms Party’s commitment to uphold the values of the Constitution of India | |
Srinagar, December 28 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President led the Senior Party Leaders, District Presidents, Block Presidents and leaders to observe the Party’s 140th Foundation Day at Srinagar Party Office and highlighted the supreme sacrifices, selfless services of the Party towards the Nation building, people empowerment, maintaining unity and harmony in the country.
Speaking on the occasion, JKPCC President reaffirmed the Party’s commitment under the leadership of Mallikarjun Kharge, CPP Chairperson, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi to uphold ... | | Read More |
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| Department of Handicrafts carries out Inspection drive of Copper units in Srinagar | | 
Srinagar, December 28 (Scoop News)- A special inspection drive was conducted in respect of the Copper manufacturing units and establishments, operating in various areas of Srinagar City today, along with representatives of the Kashmir Copper Workers Trade union.
The drive was carried in the areas of Solina, Rambagh Nowgam, Natipopra and Habbakadal, with the objective to check the adheren ... | | Read More |
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| J&K Police organises Half Marathon Run in Budgam | | |
Srinagar, December 28 (Scoop News)- J&K Police in collaboration with Fitness Sports Club Budgam, organised a Half Marathon Run under the Civic Action Programme (CAP) 2025–26 in Budgam. The marathon commenced from the Sports Stadium Budgam, proceeded up to Sheikhpura Petrol Pump, and culminated back at the Sports Stadium Budgam, covering a distance of approximately 13 kilometres.
More than 80 local athletes from various parts of the Valley participated in the event with great enthusiasm and zeal. The event was flagged off by DySP Hqrs Budgam Shri Sajad Ahmad-JKPS, along with the SHO PS ... | | Read More |
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| Save Youth Save Future Holds ‘DARDNAMA’ Programme for Terror-Affected Families in Baramulla | | |
Srinagar, December 28 (Scoop News)- The Save Youth Save Future Foundation on Sunday organized a large-scale humanitarian programme titled “DARDNAMA: A Chronicle of Pain, Truth, and Human Resilience” at Dak Bungalow, Baramulla, bringing together nearly 400 families from across North Kashmir who have been affected by terrorism over the past three decades.
The programme provided a dignified and inclusive platform for victims of terrorism; many of whom have remained unheard, undocumented, and unaddressed for over thirty years to share their stories of loss, suffering, and resilience. The ini... | | Read More |
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| JKSA Demands Dialogue over Student Detentions | | |
Jammu/Srinagar, December 28 (Scoop News)- The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Sunday strongly condemned the wave of detentions, family intimidations, and hostel lockdowns targeting students. These heavy-handed measures were deployed solely to prevent a peaceful protest demanding a fair and equal reservation policy.
National Convenor of Association Nasir Khuehami said that, We have always prioritized discussion over discord. However, treating students; the future of this region as adversaries is a grave mistake. These young people are not agitators but informed citizens sta... | | Read More |
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| World AIDS Day Observed at Syed Mantaqi Memorial College, IUST | | |
Awantipora,December 27 (Scoop News)- Syed Mantaqi Memorial College of Nursing and Medical Technology, Islamic University of Science and Technology, observed World AIDS Day 2025 in line with the global theme “Overcoming Disruptions, Transforming the AIDS Response.” The programme focused on raising awareness, promoting prevention strategies, and fostering informed dialogue on HIV/AIDS among students and faculty.
A range of academic and awareness-based activities were organised to observe the day, including poster presentations, group discussions, debates on modes of transmission, prevent... | | Read More |
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| IGP Kashmir Chairs Annual Crime Review Meeting of Kashmir Zone at PCR Kashmir | | 
Srinagar, December 27 (Scoop News)- IGP Kashmir Shri V.K. Birdi-IPS, chaired the annual crime review meeting at Police Control Room, Kashmir. The meeting was attended by all Range DIGs of Kashmir Zone, all District SSPs of Kashmir Zone, JDP ZPHQ, and other senior officers.
At the outset of the meeting, the participating officers briefed the IGP Kashmir about the overall crime situation in th ... | | Read More |
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| ACB Traps and arrests clerk in the office of RDD for demanding and accepting bribe | | |
Srinagar, December 26 (Scoop News)- (26-12-2025) Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corrupting Bureau received a written complaint alleging therein that the complainant’s father had constructed an irrigation Ladh and after completion of work he had submitted bill which was forwarded through concerned quarters to the office of Rural Engineering Wing (RDD) Anantnag, where concerned clerk namely Manzoor Ahmad Ahanger demanded bribe openly from him for releasing the payment in his favour.
The complainant chose not to pay bribe and instead approached Anti Corruption Bureau for taking legal action aga... | | Read More |
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| Secretary Transport reviews functioning of Weighbridge at Sonamarg | | |
Srinagar, December 26 (Scoop News)- Secretary, Transport Department, Avny Lavasa, today visited Sonamarg to take stock of the functioning and facilities at the Weighbridge here.
The Secretary was accompanied by the Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir, Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Ganderbal and other concerned officers and officials.
During the visit, the Secretary assessed the operational status of the weighbridge, availability of manpower and adequacy of infrastructure. She stressed the importance of strict enforcement of axle load norms to curb overloading, ensu... | | Read More |
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| National Mathematics Day Celebrated at IUST-Kashmir | | |
Awantipora, December 26 (Scoop News)- The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), through its Department of Mathematical Sciences, celebrated National Mathematics Day to honour the birth anniversary of eminent mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan and emphasize the importance of mathematics in contemporary science, technology, and innovation.
The programme brought together faculty, research scholars, and students in an academically enriching setting, highlighting mathematics’ central role in scientific research, technological advancement, and interdisciplinary applications. I... | | Read More |
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| CUKashmir’s EC approves launch of new programmes | | hails VC for shaping the academics, infra development of varsity | |
New Delhi, December 26 (Scoop News)- The 31st meeting of the Executive Council (EC), highest statutory decision-making body of the Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), was held here today with Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath in chair.
The meeting was attended by Prof. Vandana Mishra, Centre of Comparative Politics & Political Theory, School of International Studies, JNU, New Delhi, Prof. Parikshat Singh Manhas, School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of Jammu, Prof. Ajay Kumar Singh, Department of Commerce, School of Economics, University of Delhi, Dr. Mriga... | | Read More |
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| Hakeem Yaseen Slams MO Reservation Policy, Seeks Restoration of Open Merit | | |
Srinagar, December 26 (Scoop News)- Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) leader and former Minister Hakeem Mohammed Yaseen has strongly criticised the Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Department for what he termed as a “deeply flawed and unjust” allocation of Medical Officer (MO) posts, where only 192 out of 480 posts have been kept for Open Merit (OM) candidates.
In a statement issued here, Hakeem Mohammed Yaseen said that the present reservation structure has completely distorted the original objective of affirmative action. “Reservation was introduced to uplift the genuin... | | Read More |
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| NIT Srinagar celebrates Veer Bal Diwas | | |
Srinagar, December 26 (Scoop News)- The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar commemorated Veer Bal Diwas on Friday with enthusiasm and reverence on its campus, paying tribute to the supreme sacrifice and courage of the Sahibzadas.
The event witnessed active participation from children of faculty and staff members, making the observance both educational and engaging.
The programme was organised under the supervision of Executive Engineer Dr Syed Mohsin Shabir, who served as the nodal officer for the event. A series of activities aimed at instilling values of bravery, patriot... | | Read More |
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| SKUAST-K’s KVK Ganderbal awarded ICAR’s best Krishi Kendra award | | |
Srinagar, December 25 (Scoop News)- In recognition of its service to the farming community, SKUAST-K’s Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Ganderbal has been honoured with the ‘Best Krishi Vigyan Kendra Award’ for its outstanding contributions to agricultural extension and rural empowerment.
The award was presented to Head of KVK Ganderbal, Dr. Ajaz Ahmed Malik, during the three-day National Level Zonal Workshop of KVKs (Zone I) held at SKUAST-Jammu.
Instituted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) through the Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI Zone... | | Read More |
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| Director Estates conducts extensive inspection of office, residential accommodations at Srinagar | | |
Srinagar, December 25 (Scoop News)- Director Estates, Kashmir, Ashwani Khajuria conducted an extensive inspection and review of office and residential accommodations and allied facilities at multiple locations in Srinagar, including Civil Secretariat, Assembly Complex, Old Secretariat Complex and Tulsibagh and Jawahar Nagar residential quarters. During the inspection, the Director was accompanied by senior officers of department including FA/CAO, Deputy Director Estates, Deputy Director(P) and Assistant Director Estates, along with other officers.
At the Civil Secretariat, Srinaga... | | Read More |
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| Department of Physics IUST organizes Extension Tour for Students | | |
Awantipora,December 25 (Scoop News)- Under its Industry Connect initiative, the Department of Physics, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organized an educational tour on Tuesday for students of M.Sc. Physics and FYUGP Physics to the Pahalgam Hydel Power Project. Operated by the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation (JKPDC), the project harnesses the waters of the Lidder River and consists of three generating units, each with a capacity of 1.5 MW, totaling 4.5 MW.
The primary objective of the visit was to bridge the gap between theoretical classroom concepts ... | | Read More |
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| IUST Concludes Two-Day Workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction | | |
Awantipora, December 25 (Scoop News)- The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) concluded a two-day capacity building workshop on “Disaster Risk Reduction in Urban Planning, Development and Monitoring: Building a Disaster-Resilient Jammu and Kashmir.” The workshop was jointly organised by the Department of Architecture, Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction (CDRR), and the Department of Planning and Geomatics, IUST, in collaboration with the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRRR), Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
The workshop feat... | | Read More |
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| IGP Kashmir chairs Security Review Meeting at PCR Kashmir | | 
Srinagar, December 24 (Scoop News)- Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, Shri V.K. Birdi, IPS, chaired a security review meeting at the Police Control Room, Kashmir, to assess preparedness for the peaceful celebration of upcoming events.
The meeting was attended by all DIsG of Kashmir Zone, DIG CRPF North/South Srinagar, DIG CID Kashmir, all district SSPs of Kashmir Zone, SSP PCR Kas ... | | Read More |
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| J&K Police Attaches Property of Notorious Drug Peddler Worth Rs 3 Crores In Srinagar | | 
Srinagar, December 24 (Scoop News)- In its sustained efforts to eliminate the menace of drugs from the society and dismantle the infrastructure supporting illegal narcotics trade, Police in Srinagar has attached double-storeyed residential house and double-storeyed shopping complex, along with land measuring 1 Kanal and 4 marlas, worth approximately Rs 3 crores.
The aforementioned properties ... | | Read More |
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| Atal Bihari Vajpayee Jayanti: The Statesman Who Made Governance a Moral Duty:BJP | | |
Srinagar, December 24 (Scoop News)-As the nation commemorates the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji on December 25—observed as Good Governance Day—India pauses to remember not merely a towering political figure, but a rare statesman whose life elevated politics into a moral responsibility. Vajpayee Ji’s legacy transcends party lines and electoral cycles; it stands as a timeless reminder that leadership anchored in values can unite a diverse nation and strengthen its democratic foundations.
Born on December 25, 1924, in Gwalior, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji ros... | | Read More |
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| NIT Srinagar student wins Gold at All India Inter NIT Powerlifting tournament | | |
Srinagar, December 24 (Scoop News)- A student of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has brought laurels to the institute by winning a gold medal at the All India Inter NIT Powerlifting Tournament held at NIT Delhi.
Neeleeshwar Kumar (Enrolment number 2023BMEC038) from MED department clinched the gold medal in the 120 kg weight category, showcasing an impressive performance against competitors from various NITs across the country. His achievement has been widely appreciated.
The NIT Srinagar powerlifting team was accompanied by Mr. Sohail Ahmad Baba (SAS Assistant) and... | | Read More |
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| Div Com Kashmir reviews Revision of Stamp Duty Rate | | |
Srinagar, December 24 (Scoop News)- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting of Deputy Commissioners and concerned departmental officers to review the proposed revision of stamp duty rates for the upcoming year.
During the meeting, the Divisional Commissioner directed the Deputy Commissioners to rationalise the proposed increase in stamp duty in accordance with prevailing market value rates, transaction patterns, and land-use categories. He emphasised the need to address anomalies in stamp duty rates, particularly in contiguous and adjoining areas, to ensur... | | Read More |
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