VC SKUAST-K chairs 20th SAC meeting of KVK Bandipora
9/6/2026 9:46:03 PM
Bandipora, September 06 (Scoop News)-The 20th Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Bandipora, SKUAST-Kashmir, was held today under the chairmanship of Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-Kashmir, with a focus on strengthening farmer-centric extension, promoting agricultural diversification and expanding technology-led interventions in the district.

Indu Kanwal Chib, Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora, attended the meeting as Guest of Honour, while Prof. Raihana Habib Kanth, Director Extension, SKUAST-Kashmir, participated in the deliberation...
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High Court Juvenile Justice Committee, UNICEF hold consultation on 10 years of JJ Act
9/5/2026 10:38:29 PM
Srinagar, September 05 (Scoop News)-The Juvenile Justice Committee, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, with the support of UNICEF India, organized a one day annual consultation on “Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015: A Decade of Implementation and the Way Forward” at the J&K Judicial Academy, Mominabad, Srinagar.

The consultation was attended by the Judges of the High Court, Judicial Officers, Principal Magistrates of Juvenile Justice Boards, Chairpersons of Child Welfare Committees, officers of Special Juvenile Police Units, senior officers of concerned de...
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Div Com reviews issues concerning River Jhelum National Waterway-49
9/5/2026 10:35:23 PM

Srinagar, September 05 (Scoop News)-Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting to review various issues and bottlenecks affecting the execution of works under River Jhelum National Waterway-49 aimed at facilitating water transport.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, RTO Kashmir, Chief Engineers of KPDCL, KPTCL and I&FC, SE UEED, besides officers from the Departments of Tourism, R&B, Traffic, Forest and ULB.

During the meeting, the Divisional Commissioner took a detailed review of the issues associated with the project, including remova...
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J&K Police In Shopian Apprehend 07 Persons In Suspicious ‘Trath Gola’ Transaction
₹5 Lakh Cash Recovered; Case Registered
9/5/2026 10:05:44 PM

Srinagar, September 05 (Scoop News)- In a significant action, Police in Shopian have apprehended seven persons in connection with a suspicious transaction involving a so-called “Trath Gola”, which was allegedly being projected as a rare and valuable meteorite stone.

The apprehended individuals were brought to Police Station Heerpora for questioning and further legal proceedings. They have been identified as Zahoor Ahmad Bhat son of Habibullah Bhat resident of Bagi Islam Baramulla, Safeeruddin Mir son of Haneef Mir resident of Rajghat Baramulla, Abdul Rashid Kirmani son of Ghulam Nabi K...
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Sakeena Itoo Visits Zaiba Aapa Institute of Inclusive Education Bijbehara
9/5/2026 10:04:34 PM
Bijbehara, September 05 (Scoop News)- Minister for Social Welfare, Education and Health, Sakeena Itoo today visited the Zaiba Aapa Institute of Inclusive Education, Bijbehara, and took a comprehensive overview of the facilities, educational programmes and rehabilitation services being provided to children and persons with disabilities.

During the visit, the Minister inspected various facilities of the institute, including classrooms, intervention classes, physiotherapy services and the physical rehabilitation department. She interacted with the staff and took keen interest in the education...
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CUKashmir celebrates Teachers’ Day, speakers highlight evolving role of teachers in AI era
9/5/2026 9:52:23 PM


Ganderbal, September 05 (Scoop News)-Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) celebrated Teachers’ Day on Saturday through online mode, paying glowing tributes to the teaching fraternity and reaffirming the significance of teachers in instilling values, nurturing responsible, enlightened and socially conscious citizens who contribute meaningfully towards the nation building.

The programme was organised by the School of Education.

In his presidential address, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath conveyed the Teachers Day greetings from the Chancellor, Hon’ble Governor of Bihar, L...
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Teachers Must Foster Scientific Temper and Pluralistic Values:Tarigami
9/5/2026 9:00:27 PM

Srinagar, September 05 (Scoop News)-M.Y. Tarigami, President, Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), J&K, has felicitated the teaching fraternity on the occasion of Teachers’ Day, paying tribute to the teachers for their invaluable contribution in shaping the minds and future of generations.



Teachers’ Day is not merely an occasion to honour individual teachers but also an opportunity to reflect upon the enormous responsibility entrusted to the teaching community in building a just, democratic, scientific and inclusive society. Teachers are the real nation-builders, as they influence...
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SKIMS Soura holds One-Day Workshop on Early Genetic Screening and Diagnosis in Baramulla
9/5/2026 8:57:34 PM
Baramulla, September 05 (Scoop News)-Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer, Baramulla, organised a one-day workshop on “UMMID: Early Genetic Screening, Diagnosis and Counselling for Healthier Future” at Dak Bungalow, Baramulla.

Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Baramulla, Syed Altaf Hussain Musavi, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The workshop brought together healthcare professionals and public health workers with the objective of creating awareness about the early identification, screening, diagnosis and couns...
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Commissioner launches SMC education initiative for children of sanitation workers
9/5/2026 8:51:36 PM

Srinagar, September 05 (Scoop News)-Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb, on Saturday formally launched an education initiative aimed at supporting the academic aspirations of children of the Corporation’s sanitation workers.

The initiative was inaugurated in the presence of Joint Commissioners, sanitation workers and their children and parents, besides representatives of participating educational institutions.

The programme seeks to facilitate scholarship-based coaching and academic support for eligible students, particularly those studying in Classes IX...
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The Apex 11wins inter-semester cricket tourney at CUKashmir
9/4/2026 7:55:45 PM

Ganderbal, September 04 (Scoop News)- The final of the Inter-Semester Cricket Tournament organised by the Department of Law, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), witnessed an exciting clash between The Apex 11 and The Ninth Semester at the varsity’s Tulmulla campus.

In the final match, the Apex 11 emerged victorious by 53 runs, lifting the championship title. Batting first, The Apex 11 posted a formidable total of 160 runs. In response, The Ninth Semester were bowled out for 106 runs, handing The Apex 11 a convincing victory.

Victorious The Apex 11 were led by Yasir Ganderbali, ...
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Achal Sethi reviews NeVA preparedness ahead of Autumn Session of J&K Legislative Assembly
9/3/2026 9:38:34 PM

Srinagar, September 03 (Scoop News)- Commissioner Secretary, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Achal Sethi chaired a high-level meeting at the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly Complex, Srinagar, to review the preparedness for implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) ahead of the forthcoming Autumn Session.

Secretary, Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Manoj Kumar Pandit, along with senior officers of the Legislative Assembly Secretariat, attended the meeting.

The meeting focused on taking stock of the arrangements and preparedness required for the effec...
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NIT Srinagar joins MAHA-2D mission as only NIT in national consortium
9/3/2026 8:36:34 PM


Srinagar, September 03 (Scoop News)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has been selected as a spoke institution under the national MAHA-2D Material Research Fab and Innovation Hub, led by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, marking its entry into a major national initiative focused on developing two-dimensional (2D) materials and semiconductor technologies.



NIT Srinagar is the only National Institute of Technology among the institutions participating in the consortium, which includes leading IITs and IIITs. The initiative has been launched in partne...
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IUST Organises Orientation Programme for Newly Appointed Non-Teaching Staff
9/3/2026 8:34:31 PM

Awantipora, , September 03 (Scoop News)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) today commenced a two-day Orientation Programme for newly appointed non-teaching staff, organised by the Centre for Good Governance and Policy Analysis (CGG&PA) at Campus I, Awantipora. The programme aims to familiarise the newly recruited staff with administrative procedures, institutional systems, professional conduct, and effective workplace practices.

The inaugural session of the programme was presided over by Prof. Shamim Ahmad Shah, Registrar, IUST, as the Chief Guest, who highlighted th...
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People Need Statehood With Dignity, Not Political Drama: Hakeem Yaseen
NC, BJP Playing With People’s Emotions Over Statehood, Says PDF President
9/3/2026 8:33:48 PM
Srinagar, September 03 (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Thursday accused the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of playing with the emotions of the people by creating “unnecessary drama” around the issue of restoration of statehood.

Yaseen said the people of Jammu and Kashmir want statehood with dignity, constitutional guarantees and respect, and not as a political slogan or electoral tool.

“People need statehood with dignity. They do not need political part...
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Young PhD Scholar Altaf Hussain Deaded Dies In Tragic Road Accident In Khaniyar, Srinagar
PSA President Bilal Bhat, Millennium International School Management Express Deep Grief
9/3/2026 8:26:13 PM


Srinagar, September 03 (Scoop News)-Altaf Hussain Deaded, a 28-year-old PhD scholar in Computer Science at the University of Kashmir, died tragically in a road accident at Khanyar, Srinagar, on Thursday.

A resident of Sangerwani, Pulwama, Altaf Hussain Deaded was the beloved nephew of Ghulam Rabbani, Imam of Mir Masjid, Khanyar, Srinagar, who also serves as a Theology Teacher at Millennium International School, Khanyar.

The tragic demise of the young scholar has left his family, friends, teachers and the wider community in deep shock and grief.

Expressing profound sorrow over the...
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SSP Handwara chairs comprehensive security review meeting
9/2/2026 7:28:14 PM

Srinagar, September 02 (Scoop News)-Senior Superintendent of Police Handwara, Shri Tahir Saleem Khan-JKPS, chaired a comprehensive Security Review Meeting at District Police Headquarters, Handwara, to assess the overall security preparedness and review the prevailing security scenario across the Police district.

The meeting was attended by Gazetted Officers of Handwara Police, along with SHOs, DOs and In-Charges of Police Components. During the meeting, the SSP conducted a detailed review of various critical security and policing aspects, including investigation of cases under NDPS and U...
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NIT Srinagar organizes three SERB-SSR programs to promote Scientific learning and research exposure
9/2/2026 7:27:15 PM

Srinagar, September 02 (Scoop News)-The Department of Physics at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar organized a series of three Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) programs under the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), aimed at promoting experiential scientific learning and providing participants with exposure to advanced research facilities, instrumentation, and contemporary experimental techniques.



The initiative commenced with a scientific outreach program for school students titled “Beyond the Textbo...
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Youth Services & Sports Department Bids Farewell to FA/Chief Accounts Officer on Transfer
9/2/2026 7:23:11 PM

Jammu/Srinagar, September 02 (Scoop News)-The Youth Services & Sports Department accorded a warm farewell to Financial Advisor/Chief Accounts Officer, Sh. Jaswinder Pal Singh, on the occasion of his transfer from the Department, in recognition of his services and contribution during his tenure.
The Commissioner/Secretary, Youth Services & Sports Department, expressed high appreciation for the ...
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Review Meeting on Pashmina Development Projects Held at Bikaner
9/2/2026 7:18:27 PM


Bikaner, September 02 (Scoop News)-A review meeting on the ongoing projects under the Pashmina Development Programme was held under the chairmanship of the Joint Secretary (Fibre), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, on September 1, 2026, at Bikaner.


The meeting reviewed the ongoing projects under the Pashmina Development Programme and discussed the finalisation of a new scheme for the development of Pashmina fibre in Ladakh during the upcoming Plan period.


The meeting was attended by Dr. Iftikhar Hussain, Director, Sheep Husbandry Department, UT Ladakh; Mr. G.S. Batti, E...
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CEO iQuasar delivers lecture at CUKashmir
9/2/2026 7:16:42 PM


Ganderbal, September 02 (Scoop News)-Tahir Qazi, Chief Executive Officer of iQuasar, LLC, delivered an insightful lecture to the students of the Department of Management Studies (DMS), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), on the topic “Use AI as Your Coach to Build Skills for Career Growth” at varsity’s Green campus.

iQuasar, LLC, is a Sterling, Virginia-based firm that provides technology solutions and outsourcing services to government and commercial clients.

His lecture focused on the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in learning, skill development, and professional g...
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CUKashmir hosts workshop on ‘Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Education’
9/2/2026 7:13:11 PM


Ganderbal, September 02 (Scoop News)- Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath Tuesday said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the educational, research and employment landscape, and emphasized that technological advancements must ultimately contribute to improving the quality of human life and serve societal needs.

“AI is creating new possibilities for economic empowerment and intellectual-property generation,” Prof. A Ravinder Nath said while inaugurating the two-day international workshop on “Applications of Artificial ...
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NIT Srinagar hosts first International Conference on water, wastewater and waste management
9/1/2026 10:21:13 PM


Srinagar, September 01 (Scoop News)- The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar hosted RECLAIM 2026, the first International Conference on Water, Wastewater and Waste Management, bringing together researchers, academicians, policymakers and industry experts from across India and abroad to deliberate on emerging challenges in water resource management, wastewater treatment and sustainable waste management.



Organised by the Water Resources Management Centre (WRMC), and Department of Civil Engineering NIT Srinagar, the two-day conference featured participation from premier i...
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Power Shutdown by KPDCL
9/1/2026 10:19:42 PM


Srinagar, September 01 (Scoop News)-Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Wanpoh Ashajipora

Malaknag DC Line will be observed due to which power supply to Ashajipora, Dialgam, Rohu, Malaknag, ReshiBazar Brakpora and Janglat Mandi, Shirpora, Nowgam & adjoining areas will be affected from 08 AM to 02 PM on 03 & 07 September 2026.

Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Kulgam- DH Pora line will be observed due to which power supply to DH Pora, Ahmadabad, Aharibal, Bhatipora, Hospital, KB Pora, Nagam, Khull, Gopalpora, Rambhama, Nillow, Arreh, Begam, Sehpora ...
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Union Secretary chairs workshop on “Administrative Data Harmonisation” at SKICC
9/1/2026 10:16:55 PM


Srinagar, September 01 (Scoop News)-The Directorate of Economics & Statistics (DES), J&K, under the Planning, Development & Monitoring Department, organised a one-day UT-level workshop on “Administrative Data Harmonisation” at SKICC, Srinagar, to strengthen the quality, consistency, interoperability and effective use of administrative data across government departments.

Dr. Saurabh Garg, Secretary, Union Ministry for Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) chaired the event.

R. Alice Vaz, Commissioner Secretary, Planning, Development & Monitoring Department along with other Ad...
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Government has failed to Deliver on People’s Mandate: Hakeem Yaseen
8/31/2026 10:11:56 PM
Srinagar, August 31 (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Monday criticised the government for allegedly failing to address the concerns of the people despite receiving a massive mandate, saying that the past two years have not brought the expected relief or development to the public.

Addressing various delegations from Budgam district, Yaseen said that people had voted with great expectations, but the government has failed to deliver on its promises. “It has been two years since the government received a ma...
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