| SSP Budgam Pins Ranks to Newly Promoted Police Officials | | |
Srinagar, February 10 (Scoop News)-A formal pipping ceremony was held at the District Police Headquarters, Budgam, to confer ranks on the newly promoted Assistant Sub-Inspectors. The ceremony was presided over by SSP Budgam Shri Nikhil Borkar-IPS, and was attended by DySP (DAR) Budgam Shri Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din.
On the occasion, SSP Budgam congratulated the officers on their well-deserved promotions and commended their service records and conduct. He stressed that promotion is not only an honour but also a call to uphold higher standards of integrity, discipline, and public service. He ac... | | Read More |
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| Police Arrests 02 Drug Peddlers, Contraband Substances Recovered | | |
Srinagar, February 10 (Scoop News)- In its continued efforts to curb drug trafficking and eliminate the menace of narcotics from society, Police have arrested two drug peddlers in Baramulla and Sopore and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
In Baramulla, a police party from Police Station Pattan during patrolling intercepted a suspicious person moving from Kakapora towards Khore Sheerabad. During search, 28 grams of charas-like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Shakeel Ahmad Bhat son of Mohd Sadeeq Bhat resident of Khour Sheerabad
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| Div Com Kashmir directs for uninterrupted power supply during sehri & iftari | | Also, directs for intensified market inspections ahead of Ramadhan | |
Srinagar, February 10 (Scoop News)-In view of the forthcoming holy month of Ramadhan, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review arrangements aimed at facilitating smooth observance of the fasting month across the Kashmir Division.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners, Senior Superintendents of Police, Chief Engineers of KPDCL, PHE and R&B, along with officers from the Food Safety Department, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Urban Local Bodies (ULB), Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), and Imams of promin... | | Read More |
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| NIT Srinagar’s MSME design awareness program concludes successfully in Jammu–Katra cluster | | |
Srinagar, February 08 (Scoop News)-The two-day MSME Design Awareness Program, organised by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, concluded successfully in the Jammu–Katra cluster.
The programme was held in collaboration with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra, and Model Institute of Engineering and Technology (MIET), Jammu. Sponsored by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, the initiative aimed to sensitise MSME stakeholders in the Jammu and Katra regions.
Nearly 120 participa... | | Read More |
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| Police Attaches Property Worth ₹50 Lakh in NDPS Case in Budgam | | |
Srinagar, February 08 (Scoop News)-Police in Budgam have attached an immovable property worth approximately ₹50 lakh in Humhama area of Budgam district in connection with an NDPS case.
The attached property, a double-storey residential house, belongs to an alleged drug peddler Irfan Ahmad Dar son of Mohammad Ashraf Dar resident of Humhama. The attachment was carried out under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act in FIR No. 44/2020, registered under Sections 8 and 21 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Budgam.
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| Ashok Koul highlights BJP’s grassroots commitment | | exposes NC’s Budget failure at VB GRAM G program in Baramulla | |
Baramulla, February 08 (Scoop News)- Ashok Koul, BJP General Secretary (Organization), J&K, addressed a VB GRAM G Program held at the Dak Bungalow, Baramulla, where he strongly reaffirmed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s unwavering commitment to grassroots development, public welfare, and inclusive growth under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji.
Mohammad Anwar Khan BJP General Secretary, Mudasir Wani, Secretary, Ghulam Hassan Dar District President Baramulla, senior leader M M War, and other leaders also addressed the programme.
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| ACB Registered case against then Tehsildar South Srinagar for abusing official position | | |
Srinagar, February 07 (Scoop News)-Anti Corruption Bureau registered FIR No. 03/2026 at Police Station ACB Srinagar under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 against Maeen Azhar Kakroo, the then Tehsildar South Srinagar, for alleged demand and acceptance of illegal gratification.
The case owes its origin to a verification conducted by this bureau on the basis of a complaint regarding illegal encroachment issues and alleged bribery in connection with restoration and demarcation of land during the year 2021.
Verification revealed that land measuring 4 Kanals 9 Marlas 165... | | Read More |
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| Police takes action against a notorious cheater in Ganderbal | | |
Srinagar, February 07 (Scoop News)-Police in Ganderbal have arrested a man accused of posing as a land broker and cheating innocent people by falsely presenting disputed and government land as his private property.
The accused has been identified as Javid Ahmad Gojree son of Ali Mohammad Gojree resident of Rangil, Ganderbal. He allegedly deceived multiple individuals by showing them land which, upon verification, was found to be either disputed or government-owned, thereby inducing them to invest under false pretences.
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| NIT Srinagar student bags second place at All India Inter NIT Chess Meet | | |
Srinagar, February 07 (Scoop News)-A student of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has secured second place at the All India Inter NIT Chess and Athletics Tournament held at NIT Jalandhar, officials said on Saturday.
Satinder Singh (Roll No. 2023BECE010) finished second on Board 1 in the chess competition, competing against participants from NITs across the country.
Congratulating the student, Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Binod Kumar Kanaujia, congratulated the student on the achievement and said the performance reflected the institute’s emphasis on promoting sports... | | Read More |
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| Ashok Koul addresses public convention and organizational meeting in Anantnag | | |
Anantnag, February 07 (Scoop News)-Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), Jammu & Kashmir BJP, addressed a massive public convention at Municipal Park, Ashajpora Bypass, Anantnag, highlighting the commitment of the Bharatiya Janata Party towards development, good governance, and public welfare.
The convention was also addressed by J&K BJP General Secretary Anwar Khan, District President Anantnag Rakesh Koul, Programme Incharge Abaid Hussain Nengroo, senior BJP leader Sofi Yousuf, and a large number of party workers and supporters.
Addressing the gathering, Ashok Koul launched a... | | Read More |
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| Police Freezes Assets in NDPS Case In Kupwara | | |
Srinagar, February 07 (Scoop News)-Police has stepped up its drive against drug trafficking by freezing illegally acquired assets in NDPS case registered at Police Station Kupwara.
The action relates to case FIR No. 186/2025 registered under Sections 8/20 and 29 of the NDPS Act. During the investigation, police recovered a heroin-like substance along with cash amounting to ₹4,93,100/- (Rupees Four Lakh Ninety-Three Thousand One Hundred), suspected to be proceeds of narcotics trafficking.
Further investigation revealed the accused’s involvement in the sale and distribution of narcotic ... | | Read More |
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| Police registers case against company owner for alleged overcharging at Sonamarg | | |
Srinagar, February 07 (Scoop News)-Police in Ganderbal has registered a case against the owner of M/S Sheer-i-Kashmir Construction Pvt. Ltd. for allegedly overcharging tourist vehicles on account of sanitation fee at the SDA Toll Post, Shudkadi, Sonamarg.
Accordingly, Case FIR No. 02/2026 under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) stands registered at Police Station Sonamarg and further investigation has been taken up to ascertain the full extent of the alleged illegal collection.
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| J&K Budget 2026 not People-Friendly, Youth-Centric: Hakeem Yaseen | | |
Srinagar, February 07 (Scoop News)-President of the People’s Democratic Front (PDF) and former minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Friday came down heavily on the Omar Abdullah-led government, accusing it of presenting a “figure-heavy but people-light” Budget that has failed to address the most pressing concerns of Jammu and Kashmir’s working poor.
Reacting to the Chief Minister’s second annual Budget of Rs 1,13,767 crore (net), Yaseen said thousands of daily wagers, casual labourers, and anganwadi workers were once again left disillusioned, as the much-promised regularisation and enha... | | Read More |
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| Ensure comprehensive arrangements for Maha Shivratri festival: Div Com to DCs, Deptts | | |
Srinagar, February 06 (Scoop News)- In view of the forthcoming festival of Maha Shivratri being celebrated by local Hindu Community, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Thursday convened a meeting of Deputy Commissioners and Heads of Departments to review and finalize comprehensive arrangements at major temples and transit camps across the Kashmir Division for the facilitation of the local minority community.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners, Senior Superintendents of Police, the Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner, religious leaders and officers from all co... | | Read More |
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| Mehbooba Mufti Urges Sustainable Rail Planning in Kashmir, | | |
Srinagar, February 5, (Scoop News)-Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and President of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mehbooba Mufti, has welcomed the Union Railway Minister’s decision to keep the three proposed railway projects in the Kashmir Valley in abeyance, describing it as a much-needed relief for lakhs of agrarian families whose livelihoods were under threat.
In a letter addressed to Union Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Mehbooba Mufti said agriculture and horticulture form the backbone of Kashmir’s economy, directly or indirectly sustaining nearly two-thir... | | Read More |
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| CUKashmir starts workshop on Computer-Aided Design for Kashmiri crafts | | |
Ganderbal, February 05 (Scoop News)- With an aim to blend tradition with technology, the Design Innovation Centre (DIC), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), Wednesday started a 10-day workshop on “Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for Kashmiri Crafts,” for artisans at Tulmulla Campus here.
Inaugurating the workshop, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, described the event as a wonderful initiative to safeguard Kashmir’s cultural identity while strengthening livelihoods. Emphasising Kashmir’s global reputation as a seat of knowledge and craftsmanship, the Vice-Chancellor noted that... | | Read More |
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| DYSS Transforms Gurez Snow into a Classroom of Ambition on Day 3 of Ski Training | | 
Gurez,February 04 (Scoop News)-The pristine snowscapes of Gurez Valley are now a vibrant classroom of ambition and movement as the 15-day Basic Ski Course, orchestrated by the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS), completed its third dynamic day. The air, crisp with winter, is now equally charged with the growing enthusiasm and disciplined energy of its young participants.
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| Government silent as Kashmiri Vendors Face Attacks Outside J&K: Yaseen | | PDF chief demands immediate measures for protection of traders | |
Srinagar, February 04 (Scoop News)-President of the People’s Democratic Front (PDF) and former Minister, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen, on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the growing incidents of attacks and harassment of Kashmiri vendors in various parts of the country, stating that such assaults have alarmingly become the “new normal.”
In a statement issued here, Yaseen said Kashmiri traders, artisans, and daily wage earners earning their livelihood outside Jammu and Kashmir are increasingly being targeted, intimidated, and subjected to violence with impunity. He termed the situation a... | | Read More |
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