| “Let’s Care For Our Lakes Together”: NLCO calls for community support in restoring Gilsar-Khushalsar Lakes | | |
Srinagar, July 13 (Scoop News)- In a significant push towards the scientific revival of Srinagar’s urban lakes, the Nigeen Lake Conservation Organisation (NLCO) convened a crucial Core Group meeting to chart the future roadmap for the restoration of Gilsar and Khushalsar two ecologically vital lakes recently handed over to the Jammu & Kashmir Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LCMA).
The meeting brought together a panel of experts and stakeholders from diverse sectors, including environment, urban planning, psychiatry, education and civil society. Participants hailed the govern... | | Read More |
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| Speaker has not disallowed/ rejected the Resolution on declaration of Holiday on 13th July | | |
Srinagar, July 12 (Scoop News)- In response to Ms. Mehbooba Mufti ‘s post on social media platform regarding Resolution by PDP on declaration of holiday on 13th July, the Hon’ble Speaker, Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly Advocate Abdul Rahim Rather categorically denied the statement made by Ms Mehbooba Mufti on social media and said that the said statement is misleading and not based on facts. Advocate Abdul Rahim Rather stated that the said Resolution submitted by Mr. Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra was admitted during the Budget Session 2025-26 held in the month of March at Jammu.
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| J&K’s Bilquis Mir Nominated Competition Director for First Khelo India Water Sports Games | |  Kashmir’s Daughter to Steer India’s First Water Sports Festival Under Khelo India Banner
Srinagar, July 12 (Scoop News)-In a landmark moment for Jammu and Kashmir, Ms. Bilquis Mir, a trailblazer in Indian water sports and the country’s first woman Olympic jury member (Paris 2024), has been nominated as the Competition Director for the First Khelo India Water Sports Games, slated to be held in Srinagar from August 21 to 23, 2025. The nomination was formally conveyed by the Indian ... | | Read More |
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| ACB traps and arrests Lineman-II of PDD Sub Division Pattan for bribe of ₹5000 | | |
Srinagar, July 11 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) received a written complaint alleging therein that Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, Lineman-II (designated as Meter Reader Panzinara) in the Power Development Department (PDD), Sub Division Pattan Baramulla demanded a bribe of ₹5,000 from the complainant for processing fresh electricity connection to a newly residential house at Panzinara, Shalteng Srinagar.
Since the complainant didn’t want to pay bribe, he approached ACB for taking legal action against the accused public servant under law. On receipt of the complaint,... | | Read More |
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| Principal Secretary APD reviews Progress Under CAPEX, HADP, CSS and NABARD | | 
Jammu,July 11 (Scoop News)- Shailendra Kumar, Principal Secretary to the Government, Agriculture Production Department (APD), J&K, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Conference Hall, Directorate of Agriculture Jammu. The meeting was convened to reviewed the progress of fund utilization under CAPEX, Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), Centrally Sponsored Schemes ... | | Read More |
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| Committee on Govt Assurances holds introductory meeting in Srinagar | |  Calls for comprehensive scrutiny of promises made on floor of House
Srinagar, July 11 (Scoop News)-The Committee on Government Assurances of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today convened an introductory meeting at the Assembly Complex, Srinagar.
The meeting was chaired by the Committee Chairman, Sajad Gani Lone and attended by members Ch. Mohammad Akram, Javaid Ahmad Mirchal, Hilal Akbar Lone, Iftikar Ahmad, Mian Mehar Ali, Mohan Lal, Sunil Bahar ... | | Read More |
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| IICT upgrades skill of 11,000 carpet weavers under various flagship schemes | | |
Srinagar, July 11 (Scoop News)- In a major boost to expand the pool of trained human resource, Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT), Srinagar, under the aegis of Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, has master trained around 11,000 carpet weavers from different districts, under various skill development programmes.
The weavers have been trained on modified carpet looms which shall go a long way in penetrating niche markets for the famed hand-knotted carpets, which is the second most exported handmade product from Kashmir.
In a press statement released here today, Dir... | | Read More |
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| Rana pays tributes to Madr-e-Meherban Begum Akbar Jehan | | |
Srinagar, July 11 (Scoop News)- Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today paid rich tributes to the revered Madr-e-Meherban Begum Akbar Jehan Abdullah on her 25th death anniversary.
The Minister remembered her as a pillar of strength and a champion of social justice, who worked tirelessly for welfare and empowerment of all communities in Jammu and Kashmir.
Rana recalled Begum Akbar Jehan's immense contribution towards upliftment and welfare of the Gujjar-Bakerwal community. He highlighted her pioneering efforts in promoting educ... | | Read More |
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| SIA conducts raids at three locations | | |
Srinagar, July 11 (Scoop News)- In a significant step towards dismantling terror financing networks, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir conducted simultaneous search operations at three suspected locations in Jammu, Doda, and Handwara.
These meticulously executed searches aimed to secure critical evidence to unravel a complex conspiracy involving cross-border funding through cryptocurrency, designed to fuel terrorism and destabilize peace in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The search operations also targeted efforts to identify individuals inciting youth against the ... | | Read More |
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| DC Bandipora visits Gurez, reviews developmental projects | | | Bandipora, July 10 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, conducted an extensive tour of the Gurez Sub-Division on Thursday to review ongoing developmental works and assess overall progress in the region.
During the visit, DC chaired a meeting with sub-divisional officers and other concerned officials to take a sector-wise review of the developmental initiatives currently under implementation.
On the occasion, SDM Gurez briefed the meeting on the status of various projects and shared updates on the progress made so far. DC emphasized the importance of ti... | | Read More |
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| J&K Govt embarks on study to establish IT/ITES Parks | | |
Srinagar, July 10 (Scoop News)- In a decisive move to strengthen the IT landscape of Jammu & Kashmir, the government has initiated a detailed study to explore models for setting up IT/ITES Parks across the Union Territory as envisioned in the J&K IT Policy 2020.
A high level meeting chaired by Secretary, IT Department, Dr Piyush Singla, brought together members of the Study Group comprising senior officials from the IT Department, Jammu & Kashmir e-Governance Agency (JaKeGA), Planning Department, IIT Jammu, IIM Jammu and SeMT to chart out the roadmap for developing state-of-the-art IT/IT... | | Read More |
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| Sports activities in bloom across Kashmir | | 
Srinagar,July 10 (Scoop News)-The Department of Youth Services and Sports (YSS) has successfully resumed inter-zonal and school-level competitions across multiple districts in Jammu and Kashmir, marking an energetic return after the summer break. These events highlight the department’s motive to fostering sportsmanship, physical fitness, and youth engagement.
In north Kashmir’s Bandipora, the ... | | Read More |
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| Preserving our ecosystem, a collective responsibility: Committee on Environment | | 
Srinagar, July 10 (Scoop News)-The Legislative Committee on Environment of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today expressed serious concern over the environmental degradation and called for coordinated efforts to address the escalating crisis.
The meeting was presided over by Chairman of the Committee, Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami and attended by MLAs Peerzada Mohammad Syed, Yudhvir Se ... | | Read More |
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| Chowdhary Zulfkar calls on Dr Darkshan Andrabi | | Discussed wide Range of issues pretaining to Wakaf in Jammu and Kashmir | |
Srinagar, July 10 (Scoop News)-Former Haj, Aquaf, and Education Minister and senior BJP leader Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali met with Dr. Darkashna Andrabi, Chairperson of the J&K Wakaf Board, in Srinagar today to discuss various issues related to Wakaf, including better management and utilization of Wakaf properties in the union territory. They also deliberated on several matters, including provisions of the New Wakaf Act and its ground-level implications.
He commended the steps taken by Dr. Andrabi to streamline the system, which had been derailed for decades in the UT erstwhile State. He em... | | Read More |
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| PDP Leadership resolves to pay homage at Mazar-e-Shuhada on July 13 | | July 13 as cornerstone of J&K’s poltical consciousness | | Srinagar, July 10 (Scoop News)-In a significant move to uphold the memory of Kashmir’s historic resistance, the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held a meeting at its headquarters, where the entire leadership unanimously resolved to visit the revered Mazar-e-Shuhada on July 13 to pay tribute to the 1931 Martyrs.
Addressing the gathering, vice president Sartaj Madni underscored the deep historical significance of the day, calling it a reminder of the people’s struggle against tyranny and injustice.
Mohammad Khursheed Alam general secretary while speaking in the meeting said... | | Read More |
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| DC Srinagar inspects progress of ongoing works on S R Gunj Primary Health Centre | | |
Srinagar,July 09 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today conducted a comprehensive onsite inspection of the ongoing construction works on Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) S R Gunj (Maharaj Gunj) in Shahr-e-Khaas area of the City.
During the comprehensive site visit, DC reviewed each construction component, assessed the current progress of the health facility being constructed. He also took stock of the pace and quality of the work.
While reviewing the progress, DC was apprised that over 50 percent of the works including brickwork, internal plastering, doo... | | Read More |
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| Jal Shakti department promotes 23 Junior Engineers as Assistant Engineers | | |
Srinagar, July 09 (Scoop News)-The Jal Shakti Department has issued promotion order for 23 Junior Engineers as Assistant Engineers, vide Government Order No. 167-JK (JSD) of 2025 dated July 7, 2025.
The promotion orders were issued by Additional Chief Secretary, Jal Shakti, Shaleen Kabra. The move is expected to enhance the human resource capacity besides improving the water supply management in Jammu & Kashmir.
Jal Shakti Minister, Javed Ahmed Rana, has congratulated the elevated engineers, expressing hope that their promotion will further motivate them to contribute to the departmen... | | Read More |
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| Rana inaugurates Officer's Block at Deers HQ Bemina | | |
Srinagar, July 09 (Scoop News)-Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment, Javed Ahmed Rana, today inaugurated the newly constructed Officer's Block at Deers Headquarters in Bemina, marking a significant step towards enhancing the department's infrastructure and operational efficiency.
The ceremony was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Forest, Ecology & Environment, Sheetal Nanda, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Suresh Kumar Gupta and other senior officers.
The building has been constructed by PWD/R&B Division Srinagar with an expenditure amounting Rs 128.019 lakh.
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| Shantmanu inaugurates international Urdu Conference at GDC Ganderbal | |  Two-day international event brings global scholars together to explore the evolving landscape of Urdu poetryGanderbal, July 09 (Scoop News)-A Two-Day International Conference on the theme “Urdu Shairi: Riwayat, Jidat aur Asri Taqaazay” was formally inaugurated today at Government Degree College, Ganderbal, under the aegis of Department of Urdu. The event witnessed an intellectually vibrant atmosphere where scholars, poets, and researchers from across India and abroad came together online/o line to expl ... | | Read More |
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| Students return to schools across Kashmir as summer vacation ends | |  “We Warmly Welcome Students Back And Wish Them A Successful Academic Journey”: G.N VarSrinagar, July 09 (Scoop News)- After some weeks of summer vacation break, schools across Kashmir reopened today, bringing back the vibrant buzz of students to classrooms. From government institutions to private schools as students expressed joy and readiness to resume learning.
While a debate on extending vacations due to heatwave had gained momentum online, students and education leaders ali ... | | Read More |
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| Repeal four new labour codes, raise minimum wages: Tarigami | | |
Srinagar, July 09 (Scoop News)-As part of nationwide strike, J&K CITU was scheduled to hold one day peaceful protest on working class issues at Sher-i-Kashmir Park, Srinagar on 9th July, 2025 under proper permission from the district Administration Srinagar which was later on cancelled for reasons not known. The demand charter of the of the Trade Union includes: - Repeal of four new Labour Codes; end to contractualization and privatisation of public sector units; creation of more government jobs and regular recruitment; raising national minimum wages to Rs.26000/- per month; strengthening ... | | Read More |
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| NIT Srinagar hosts workshop on Official Language Programme 2025 | | |
Srinagar, July 09 (Scoop News)- The Rajbhasha Cell of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Wednesday organized a workshop to deliberate on the Annual Programme 2025–2026 issued by the Department of Official Language and to discuss challenges and solutions related to the implementation of official language policies.
The workshop, aimed at promoting effective use of Hindi in official work, was primarily attended by ministerial staff of the institute. Mr. Prakash Chandra Mishra, Hindi Officer at MNNIT Allahabad, presided over the session as the main resource person.... | | Read More |
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