| IUST Organizes Plantation Drive at Charar-i-Sharief | | |
Awantipora, March 29 (Scoop News)-In continuation of Plantation Week celebrations, the Islamic University of Science & Technology organized a plantation drive at Alamdar Memorial College of Nursing & Medical Technology under the theme Donate, Plant or Own a Tree.
The programme was conducted in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department (DFO Budgam) and supported by the Dean Outreach Office, IUST. The drive witnessed active participation from the college administration, faculty, students, and officials from both IUST and the Forest Department.
The initiative aimed at... | | Read More |
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| Cursor Hackathon Kashmir concludes at NIT Srinagar | |  125 teams participated, 15 reached final round
Srinagar, March 29 (Scoop News)-The two-day Cursor Hackathon Kashmir concluded at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, drawing strong participation and showcasing innovative, real-world tech solutions developed by young innovators.
A total of 125 teams participated on Day 1, submitting projects after intensive ideation and development cycles. The event stood out for its inclusivi ... | | Read More |
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| J&K ACB traps and arrests Executive Engineer Jal Shakti (PHE) Mechanical Division | | South Awantipora for demanding and accepting bribe of ₹12,000 | |
Srinagar, March 28 (Scoop News)- J&K Anti Corrupting Bureau received a written complaint to the effect that Executive Engineer Jal Shakti (PHE) Mechanical Division South Awantipora namely Manzoor Ahmad Dar is demanding a bribe of ₹20,000 from him for clearing of Bills on account of Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) works carried out by him at the said PHE Mechanical Division, out of which the complainant has earlier paid an amount of ₹8000 to the suspect and the remaining amount of ₹12000 was to be paid after the clearance of the bills.
The complainant chose not to pay bribe and inste... | | Read More |
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| Police Solves Two Theft Cases In Awantipora; Accused Arrested | | Stolen Property Recovered | |
Srinagar, March 28 (Scoop News)- Police solved two thefts cases in Awantipora by arresting two accused persons involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen property from their possession.
During the course of investigation of case FIR No. 62/2026 and 67/2026 of Police Station Awantipora, a police party led by SHO PS Awantipora along with IC PP Toll Plaza, employed modern investigative techniques, including examination and analysis of CCTV footage from multiple locations. These efforts led to the identification and subsequent arrest of two accused persons identified as Mohd... | | Read More |
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| Police remains committed to curbing illegal activities and safeguarding natural resources | | |
Srinagar, March 28 (Scoop News)- In a continued effort to combat drug abuse and raise awareness among the public, Police organised a Drug Awareness Rally in Anantnag. The rally commenced from Wazir Bagh Anantnag, proceeded to Lal Chowk Anantnag, and culminated back at Wazir Bagh.
The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation from students of various schools across District Anantnag, members of civil society, and senior police officers and officials. Participants carried placards and raised slogans highlighting the harmful effects of drug abuse and the importance of a drug-free society... | | Read More |
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| Two-day Cursor Hackathon Kashmir Kicks Off at NIT Srinagar | |  Evaluations, sponsor tracks provide exposure to industry-standard technologies and tools
Srinagar, March 28 (Scoop News)-The much-anticipated Cursor Hackathon Kashmir began on Saturday at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, marking the launch of a two-day innovation-focused event aimed at fostering impactful and scalable solutions among student participants.
The hackathon serves as a platform for young innovators to showcase their technical skills, creativity, and p ... | | Read More |
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| Hakeem Yaseen Expresses Grief Over Zojila Avalanche Tragedy | | Urges swift relief, calls for stronger safety measures in vulnerable areas | |
Srinagar, March 27 (Scoop News)- Hakeem Muhammad Yaseen, President of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) and former minister, on Friday expressed deep sorrow and concern over the tragic snow avalanche incident at Zojila Pass in Ganderbal district.
In a statement, Yaseen termed the incident as “deeply unfortunate” and extended his heartfelt condolences to the families affected by the tragedy. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured.
Referring to the incident, he said that a snow avalanche struck the Zojila Pass area, trapping several vehicles under sno... | | Read More |
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| NIT Srinagar hosts BIS workshop on quality, safety in everyday products | | |
Srinagar, March 27 (Scoop News)-The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at the National Institute of Technology Srinagar organised a one-day workshop on Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) awareness, focusing on “Promoting Quality and Safety in Everyday Products.”
Held under the BIS ECE Student Chapter, the workshop aimed to sensitise students about the importance of standards, their development, and their application in engineering as well as daily life.
The programme was coordinated by Dr. Ashok Kumar, BIS ECE Student Mentor, under the guidance of Head of D... | | Read More |
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| Handicrafts & Handloom Dept Kmr to introduce SEM-based testing at Pashmina Lab | | Major step towards precise fibre analysis | |
Srinagar, March 27 (Scoop News)- In a major boost to position the Pashmina Testing and Quality Certification Centre (PTQCC) as a centre of excellence in fibre analysis, the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, has procured a high-end Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM).
This initiative aims to achieve global standards in GI testing and certification of Pashmina and other handwoven products.
Apart from this, the department has procured three High-Resolution Digital Microscopes for PTQCC, the Carpet Laboratory at IICT, and the newly established Quality Control Laboratory.... | | Read More |
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| Yuvraj Vikramaditya Singh,Yuvrani Chitrangada Raje Singh visit sharda temple | | 
LoC Teetwal,March 27 (Scoop News)- Yuvraj Vikramaditya singh alongwith Yuvrani Chitran gada Raje singh and other members of Dharmarth Trust visited sharda temple LoC Teetwal Kashmir on eve of Navratri.
They offered special Puja conducted by save sharda Committee Kashmir Regd there. A group of Brahmins from Karnataka performed hawan & puja. Yuvraj & Yuvrani were received at Swami Nand lal g ... | | Read More |
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| Onus on Govt as LG Clears PDP MLA Para’s Bill | | PDP Demands Stand on Empowering Remote Regions | |
Srinagar, March 26 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday called upon the government to clarify its position on the significant private member’s bill introduced by party legislator Waheed-ur-Rehman Para, which proposes administrative reorganisation including the creation of new divisions and districts across the Union Territory.
The bill, which has received approval from the Lieutenant Governor for consideration, seeks to address long-standing regional disparities by decentralising governance and ensuring that administrative mechanisms reach the mos... | | Read More |
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| Ram Navami celebrated with Religious Fervour in Anantnag | | | Anantnag, March 26 (Scoop News)-The auspicious festival of Ram Navami was celebrated today with great enthusiasm and religious fervour at the historic Nagdandi Ashram in Achabal, Raghunath Mandir, Sherbagh, and other places of district Anantnag.
A large number of devotees from the Kashmiri Pandit community gathered at both venues to offer prayers and perform traditional rituals to mark the sacred occasion.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner(DC) Bilal Mohiud Din Bhat visited Nagdandi Ashram, Achabal and Raghunath Mandir, Sherbagh and extended warm greetings to the Kashmiri Pandit community. ... | | Read More |
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| Anantnag Admin issues Advisory on rumours of Fuel Shortage | | | Anantnag , March 26 (Scoop News)- District Administration Anantnag has issued an urgent public advisory urging residents not to pay heed to rumours circulating on social media about shortages of essential commodities, particularly petrol, diesel, and cooking gas.
Officials clarified that there is no shortage of fuel or LPG supplies in the district. Adequate stocks are available at all authorized outlets, including those operated by Indian Oil Corporation, ensuring uninterrupted services for the public.
The administration emphasized that misinformation can lead to unnecessary panic and d... | | Read More |
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| Pulwama Admin issues Advisory on rumours of Fuel shortage | | |
Pulwama, March 26 (Scoop News)-The general public is hereby informed that adequate stocks of essential commodities, particularly petrol, diesel and LPG are available in the district and the supply position remains normal/stable. There is no cause for concern in this regard.
All citizens are advised to refrain from panic buying and avoid unnecessary rush at petrol pumps, and to procure fuel as per their normal requirements at designated outlets. The public is further urged not to believe in or spread rumours or unverified information.
The administration is closely monitoring the situat... | | Read More |
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| Khelo India Asmita City League Shines in Badgam, Kashmir | | |
Badgam, March 26 (Scoop News)-The Khelo India Asmita City League concluded with great success at the Indoor Sports Hall in Badgam. The event was inaugurated by Shabir Ahmad Dar, Manager of the Badgam Sports Stadium. Over 180 female participants competed in a range of traditional Yogasana event including artistic and rhythmic pair events, as well as individual events such as forward bends, backbends, hand balances, and more. The competition was divided into two categories: under 18 and above 18.
Organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Yoga Asana Sports Association under the aegis of Yogasana Bha... | | Read More |
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| Police attach property of proclaimed offender in Sopore | | |
Srinagar, March 26 (Scoop News)-As part of sustained action against the terror ecosystem, Police in Sopore attached the immovable property of an absconding accused in connection with an E&IMCO case registered at Police Station Panzalla.
The attached property comprises land measuring 1 Kanal 12.5 Marlas under Survey Nos. 15 min and 17 min, situated at village Fidarpora, recorded in the name of Khurshid Ahmad Dar son of Ali Mohammad Dar resident of Fidarpora.
The accused has been evading legal proceedings and is wanted in FIR No. 02/2008 under Sections 2/3 of the E&IMCO Act registered... | | Read More |
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| CUKashmir VC inaugurates exhibition | | |
Ganderbal, March 24 (Scoop News)- In connection with the ongoing celebration of Vande Mataram Week, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath inaugurated an exhibition featuring a Poster Competition, Sketch Competition, and On-Spot Painting Competition at Tulmulla campus here on Tuesday.
Vice-Chancellors of universities from other parts of the country, visiting Professors, Dean Academic Affairs, Deans of Schools, Registrar, Heads and Coordinators of Departments, Dean DSW, faculty members, Special Phase Campaign Nodal Officer, Youth Welfare Officers... | | Read More |
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| MP Baramulla Er Rashid donates one month salary to Iran | | urged India to stand with Iran | |
New Delhi, March 24 (Scoop News)- Member of Parliament from Baramulla, Er Rashid, on Tuesday announced in Parliament that he will donate his one month’s salary for the reconstruction of a school in Iran where more than 100 children were killed, making a strong humanitarian appeal during his speech on the Finance Grants in Lok Sabha.
Raising the issue with emotion, MP Er Rashid said that humanity must rise above political boundaries when innocent lives are lost. Referring to the tragic school strike in Iran that claimed over 100 children’s lives, he said the pain of affected families dema... | | Read More |
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| Police In Handwara Secures Conviction in POCSO Case | | |
Srinagar, March 24 (Scoop News)-In a significant achievement, Police in Handwara has successfully secured a conviction in a sensitive case registered under FIR No. 69/2021 at Police Station Kralgund.
The Hon’ble Principal District & Sessions Court, Kupwara, has sentenced the accused, Irshad Ahmad Mir, to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of ₹50,000 under Section 4(2) of the POCSO Act. Additionally, the accused has been awarded 3 years of rigorous imprisonment with a fine of ₹10,000 under Section 363 IPC. Both sentences shall run concurrently.
The case pertains to the... | | Read More |
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| Police Inaugurates Insp. Mushtaq Ahmad Baba T-20 Cricket Tournament In Ganderbal | | |
Srinagar, March 24 (Scoop News)- In a significant initiative aimed at promoting sportsmanship and youth engagement, police in Ganderbal inaugurated the Martyr Inspector Mushtaq Ahmad Baba T-20 Cricket Tournament at Qamariya Stadium, Ganderbal under the Civic Action Program.
The tournament was formally inaugurated by SSP Ganderbal Shri Khalil Ahmad Poswal-JKPS, who was accompanied by Addl. SP Ganderbal Shri Owaise Loun-JKPS and DySP Headquarters Ganderbal Shri Umer Urfan-JKPS.
The inaugural match was played between Rising Star Baderkund vs Shallabugh Blasters. A total of 32 Teams from ... | | Read More |
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