| Stop Political Blame Games, Focus on People's Issues: Hakeem Yaseen | | |
Srinagar, July 30 (Scoop News)- Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Cabinet Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Thursday said that political parties in Jammu and Kashmir should stop indulging in blame games and instead concentrate on addressing the pressing issues confronting the people.
In a statement issued here, Hakeem said the continuous exchange of allegations and counter-allegations among political parties serves little purpose, as people are fully aware of the role played by different parties whenever they were in power. He said that successive governments have la... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| Karra, Mir, other senior leaders attend burial of Saleem Khan | | |
Srinagar, July 30 (Scoop News)-PCC President Shri Tariq Hameed Karra, AICC General Secretary & CLP Leader Shri G A Mir besides a number of senior Congress leaders attended the last rites of Mohammed Saleem Khan, Office Secretary of Congress HQ Srinagar, who passed away after a brief illness.
Mr Saleem Khan was known for his dedication, loyality and commitment to his job,who was associated with the party office for more than two decades.He was liked by one and all in the PCC to the block levels and known to all those in AICC dealing with J&K Affairs.
Senior Congress leaders and the r... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| IUST Hosts Nat'l Conf on Innovative Pedagogies to Advance DYoD Implementation | | |
Awantipora, July 30 (Scoop News)-A Two-Day National Conference on “Innovative Pedagogies for Future-Ready Higher Education” begins at Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) on Thursday to strengthen the implementation of the Design your own Degree (DYoD) framework aligned with NEP 2020. The conference brings together educators, academic leaders, researchers and policy makers to deliberate on innovative pedagogical approaches aligned with NEP 2020.
During the inaugural ceremony, Prof. Dinesh Singh Vice Chairman, J&K Higher Education Council was the Chief Guest. While deliv... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| IUST to Host Nat’l Conf on Innovative Pedagogies for Future-Ready Higher Education | | Prof. Dinesh Singh to be Chief Guest | | Awantipora,July 29 (Scoop News)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), through its Design Innovation Centre, is set to host a high-profile, two-day National Conference on “Innovative Pedagogies for Future-Ready Higher Education” from July 30 to July 31, 2026. The mega academic event will be inaugurated by Prof. Dinesh Singh, Vice Chairman of the Higher Education Council, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, who will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest and deliver the keynote address.
The conference aims to bring together Vice Chancellors, heads of institutions, and policy co... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| J&K Police attaches residential house acquired through proceeds of drug trafficking | | |
Srinagar, July 29 (Scoop News)-As part of its continued crackdown on narcotics-related activities, Police in Shopian have attached a residential house valued at ₹18,76,665/- belonging to Nazir Ahmad Lone son of Rishi Lone resident of Kathohallan. The property was identified as having been acquired through proceeds generated from the illegal trade of drugs and narcotics. Accordingly, the said property has been attached in connection with FIR No. 27/2025 of Police Station Keller.
The attachment proceedings were carried out in the presence of duly constituted police team, Executive Magistra... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| IFFJK receives overwhelming global response | | 875 film entries received from around 50 countries | |
Srinagar, July 29 (Scoop News)-The 1st International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026 has evoked an enthusiastic response from filmmakers across the globe, with 875 film submissions received from around 50 countries so far, reflecting the growing international interest in the J&K Government’s flagship cinematic initiative.
The film submission window for the festival will remain open till tomorrow i.e; July 30, 2026, providing filmmakers with the final opportunity to register their entries for participation in the inaugural edition of the festival.
The IFFJK, organised ... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| Committee on Estimates reviews functioning of Health & Medical Education department | | |
Srinagar, July 29 (Scoop News)-The Committee on Estimates of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today convened a meeting under the Chairmanship of Nazir Ahmad Khan (Gurezi) to review the overall functioning of the Health and Medical Education Department, with emphasis on strengthening healthcare delivery and assessing the availability of medical manpower across the Union Territory.
The meeting was attended by members of the Committee including Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Balwant Singh Mankotia, Ali Mohammad Dar, Javid Hassan Beigh, Irshad Rasool Kar, Sajad Shaheen, Sunil Bharadwaj and Pyar... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| Sakeena Itoo reviews progress of SASCI, CAPEX, other flagship schemes across Health | |  Social Welfare, Education departments
Srinagar, July 29 (Scoop News)-Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting at Civil Secretariat here to assess the physical and financial progress achieved under the Strengthening and Augmentation of State Capabilities for Citizen-Centric Infrastructure (SASCI), CAPEX Budget and other flagship developmental ... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| CPI(M) condemns killings in PaK, shares grief with the people | | | Srinagar, July 28 (Scoop News)-CPI(M) has strongly condemned the bloodshed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PaK) and said the party shares the grief of its people.
CPI(M) leader and MLA Kulgam, M.Y. Tarigami, said no words can justify the violence. “We share the grief of the people of PaK at this moment of loss and repression.”
Security forces opened fire on the Joint Awami Action Committee's (JAAC) long march towards Muzaffarabad near Rawalakot on Monday, killing at least three people and injuring scores, amid an internet blackout, power cuts and restricted hospital access. Rights gro... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| IC of CUKashmir holds awareness prog on ‘Gender Sensitisation | | and Legal Provisions with Special Emphasis on POSH Act’ | |
Ganderbal, July 28 (Scoop News)-The Internal Committee (IC), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), organised an awareness programme on “Gender Sensitisation and Legal Provisions with Special Emphasis on POSH Act” here on Tuesday.
The session was presided over by Prof. (Dr.) Sandhya Tiwari, Presiding Officer, Internal Committee (IC), CUKashmir, and featured Prof. (Dr.) Savita Nayyar, Professor, Department of Law and Director, Centre for Women’s Studies, University of Jammu, Jammu, as the keynote speaker.
The programme commenced with the opening remarks by the Chairperson, Prof. (D... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| Sakeena Itoo visits Family of Martyr Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi | | Assures Government Support | | Budgam, July 28 (Scoop News)-Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today visited the residence of Martyr Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi at Lalpora, Beerwah to express solidarity with the bereaved family following his supreme sacrifice in the line of duty during the recent terror attack in Anantnag.
The Minister was accompanied by MLA Beerwah, Dr. Shafi Ahmad Wani, MLA Khansahib, Saif-ud-Din Bhat, and MLA Tangmarg, Farooq Ahmad Shah and other concerned officers.
The Minister offered heartfelt condolences to the family and paid rich t... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| CS reviews implementation of JKCIP across J&K | | |
Srinagar, July 28 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the implementation of the Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) being implemented by the Agriculture Production Department across the districts of the Union Territory.
The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department; VC, SKUAST-Kashmir/SKUAST-Jammu; Secretary (Technical), APD; Mission Director, JKCIP; MD, Horticulture Planning & Marketing; Directors of Agriculture, Hort... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| Nizam-ud-Din Bhat chairs Ethics Committee meeting | | | Srinagar, July 28 (Scoop News)- A meeting of the Ethics Committee of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was held today at Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Secretariat, here, under the Chairmanship of its Chairman MLA Nizam-ud-Din Bhat,.
The meeting was attended by Members of the Committee including MLA, Gh. Mohi-ud-Din Mir; MLA, Salman Sagar; MLA, Hilal Akbar Lone; MLA, Zafar Ali Khatana; MLA, Peerzada Feroz Ahmad; MLA, Satish Kumar Sharma; MLA, Surinder Kumar; MLA, Randhir Singh and MLA Arvind Gupta.
The Chairman briefly highlighted the role and importance of the Ethic... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| CM Omar Abdullah expresses concern over Ganderbal road accident | |  directs best medical care for injured Amarnath pilgrims
Srinagar, July 28 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today expressed deep concern over the road accident at Gund, Kangan in Ganderbal district, in which several Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims returning to Srinagar after paying obeisance at the holy cave shrine sustained injuries.
The Chief Minister directed the Health & Medical Education Department to ensure the best possible medic ... | | Read More |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Srinagar Police Attaches Properties Worth Approximately ₹5.60 Crores | | Under Nasha Mukti Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan | | Srinagar, July 27 (Scoop News)-Continuing its sustained and uncompromising crackdown against drug trafficking under the Nasha Mukti Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Srinagar Police have attached immovable properties worth approximately ₹5.60 crores under the provisions of Section 68F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, dealing a significant blow to the financial infrastructure of narcotics traffickers.
As part of the operation, Police Station Chanapora attached seven immovable properties worth approximately crores in separate NDPS cases belonging to the accused iden... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| CUKashmir, NIEPA starts NEP orientation, sensitization programme for faculty members | | |
Ganderbal, July 27 (Scoop News)- Central University of Kashmir (CUK), in collaboration with the UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), New Delhi, on Monday started an eight-day online NEP Orientation and Sensitization Programme aimed at strengthening faculty capacity for effective implementation of the NEP-2020.
Addressing the inaugural session, Vice-Chancellor, CUKashmir, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, said NEP-2020 marks a significant shift from information-centric education to learner-centric education de... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| IUST Signs MoU with Paderborn University, Germany to Strengthen International Academic Collaboration | | |
Awantipora, July 27 (Scoop News)-Kashmir: Expanding its efforts to strengthen international academic collaborations, the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Kashmir, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Paderborn University, Germany.
The collaboration has been established between the Department of Philosophy, IUST, and the Centre for the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists at Paderborn University. The partnership will be coordinated by Dr. Muzaffar Ali Malla, Head, Department of Philosophy, IUST, and Prof. Ruth Hagengruber, Director of the Cen... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| PDF Chief Hakeem Yaseen Says Timely Action Could Have Prevented Injustice to NEET Aspirants | | |
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... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| DC Ganderbal reviews ongoing SANJY-2026 arrangements at Baltal Base Camp | | | 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... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| SKUAST-K becomes Kashmir's first University to hold fully Paperless PG Semester Exam | | |
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... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| ACB J&K files charge sheet in trap case against then Patwari and Ex-Lumberdar | | |
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 ... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| Police in Ganderbal Conducted Joint Mock Drill at Sainik School Manasbal | | Pandit Colony Wussan To Strengthen Security Preparedness | |
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 ... | | Read More |
|
|
|
| PDF Chief Hakeem Yaseen Says Timely Action Could Have Prevented Injustice to NEET Aspirants | | | 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 ... | | Read More |
|
|
|