| DC Ganderbal reviews preparedness for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 | | Stresses timely completion of works, coordinated efforts for smooth and safe pilgrimage | | Ganderbal, May 06(Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a meeting to review arrangements for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 along the Baltal axis.
At the outset, a detailed review of security arrangements was conducted with the Police Department. Directions were given to finalize deployment locations, checkpoints and frisking points, with directions for installation of security scanners at key entry points in the base camp.
The Border Roads Organisation informed that snow clearance operations are progressing well and the route is expected ... | | Read More |
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| Satish Sharma assures prioritizing solarization over conventional electricity in J&K | | 
Srinagar, May 06 (Scoop News)- Minister for Science and Technology, Satish Sharma, today reaffirmed government’s strong commitment towards accelerating the solar energy adoption across Jammu and Kashmir, while directing the officials to ensure time-bound resolution of all issues related to ongoing and proposed solar initiatives.
A delegation from the Jammu and Kashmir Solar Association cal ... | | Read More |
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| Deputy Chief Minister inspects ongoing infrastructure works at GMC Srinagar | | 
Srinagar, May 06(Scoop News)- Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today inspected the ongoing construction of a new building for upgradation of the Surgery, Medicine and Radiology departments at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar.
During the inspection, he emphasized the importance of timely completion of the project and strict adherence to quality standards. He stated that t ... | | Read More |
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| CM Omar hosts dinner in honour of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance in Gulmarg | |  Gulmarg, May 06(Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today hosted a dinner in honour of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance at Gulmarg.
The Committee headed by its chairperson, Member of Parliament, Bhartruhari Mahtab, is currently on a study visit to Srinagar and Gulmarg from May 4 to May 7 as part of its ongoing engagements to review and deliberate on key financial and econom ... | | Read More |
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| DJMC IUST Marks Press Freedom Week with Street Theatre | | |
Awantipora, May 06(Scoop News)-The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), marked World Press Freedom Week by organising a street theatre performance on campus.
Through engaging storytelling, the performance highlighted the growing challenges of misinformation, sensationalism, and the rapid spread of unverified content on digital platforms. Titled “News or Noise?”, the play was performed by media students of IUST and directed by Dr. Haifaa Mohammad, Assistant Professor, DJMC.
Dr. Rabia Noor, Head, DJMC, said the init... | | Read More |
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| Workshop on ‘Research Ethics and Publication’ ends at CUKashmir | | |
Ganderbal, May 06(Scoop News)- The five-day workshop on “Research Ethics and Publication,” organized by the School of Education (SoE), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), concluded at Tulmulla Campus here. The event brought together around 120 scholars from various universities across the country in a blended mode.
Addressing the participants, Prof. Shahid Rasool, Dean Academic Affairs, reflected on the global landscape of higher education and research, drawing attention to the practices followed by advanced economies, particularly in Western societies. He observed that such natio... | | Read More |
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| IUST Organises Lecture on Insurance Modelling Techniques | | |
Awantipora, May 06 (Scoop News)- The Department of Mathematical Sciences, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), recently organised a programme on “Count Data and Claim Frequency Models in Insurance: Classical GLM and Artificial Neural Network Approach (ANN).”
The session was delivered by Dr. Deepesh Bhati, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Statistics, Central University of Rajasthan, who highlighted modern statistical techniques and machine learning approaches for modelling insurance claim data, focusing on both Generalized Linear Models (GLMs) and ANN-based... | | Read More |
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| Property of drug mafia Worth ₹85 Lakhs Attached Under NDPS Act | | | Srinagar, May 05 (Scoop News)-In its relentless crackdown against drug trafficking and the narcotics ecosystem, police in Anantnag has taken another major action against proceeds of drug crime by attaching immovable property belonging to a notorious drug peddler under the provisions of the NDPS Act.
Police Station Srigufwara, acting under Section 68(F) of the NDPS Act, attached one single-storeyed residential house with an estimated market value of approximately ₹85 lakhs, belonging to Imtiyaz Ahmad Ganie son of Lassi Ganie resident of Shalgam, Srigufwara.
The said accused is involved i... | | Read More |
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| Narco CASOs Conducted at 20 Locations Across Anantnag to Dismantle Drug Network | | |
Srinagar, May 05 (Scoop News)- In a major offensive against drug trafficking and the narcotics ecosystem, Police in Anantnag launched simultaneous Narco Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs) at 20 identified locations across the district targeting suspected drug kingpins, peddlers, facilitators, and individuals linked with narcotics networks.
The coordinated operations were carried out by multiple police teams under the supervision of senior officers as part of the police’s intensified and sustained campaign against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. The searches were conducted on the ... | | Read More |
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| J&K Police Attaches Property Worth ₹1.20 Crore of Notorious Drug Peddler In Srinagar | | under 100 Days Campaign of Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan | |
Srinagar, May 05 (Scoop News)- Continuing its relentless drive against drug trafficking under the ongoing 100 Days Campaign of Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, Police in Srinagar has attached immovable property worth approximately ₹1.20 crore belonging to a notorious drug peddler.
Police Station Nowhatta, acting under the provisions of Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, attached the immovable property of an accused involved in FIR No. 61/2019 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act. The attached property includes a fully renovated three-storey residential house, a separate single-storey concr... | | Read More |
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| IUST Hosts Key Workshop Engaging Diverse Stakeholders for Community-Led Action | | and Ethical Accountability to Combat Drug Menace | |
Awantipora, May 05(Scoop News)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) reaffirmed its commitment to addressing pressing social challenges by hosting the second day of a two-day workshop on “Drug-Free Society: Call for Collective Action.” The programme, through its multiple sessions, brought together a wide spectrum of stakeholders including representatives from the administration, religious leaders, NGOs, academia, and civil society, coordinating a comprehensive and inclusive dialogue on tackling substance abuse.
During a dedicated session with religious leaders, the... | | Read More |
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| NIT Srinagar hosts lecture on Raman Spectroscopy | | |
Srinagar, May 05 (Scoop News)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Tuesday organized a high-profile invited lecture on "Raman Spectroscopy: Transforming Research Across Scientific Fields."
The event was conducted as part of the outreach activity of the Indian National Young Academy of Science (INYAS), in collaboration with the University of Kashmir and IIT Jammu.
The lecture was delivered by the distinguished scientist Prof. Chandrabhas Narayan, from the Chemistry and Physics of Materials Unit at the Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Resear... | | Read More |
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| Deputy CM visits Shopian; reviews development works | | | Shopian, May 04 (Scoop News)- Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today conducted an extensive tour of Zainapora Constituency in Shopian district to assess the progress of ongoing development projects across Chitragam, Zainapora and adjoining areas.
During the visit, the Deputy Chief Minister inspected the ongoing construction of a vital 45-meter span bridge on the Sugan–Chitragam–Zainapora road.
The Deputy Chief Minister was accompanied by Chief Engineer PMGSY Ashwani Kumar, Additional District Development Commissioner Dr. Nasir Lone, SDM Zainapora, Tehsildar, DMO and senior o... | | Read More |
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| DC Ganderbal reviews arrangements for Kheer Bhawani Mela 2026 | | | Ganderbal, May 04 (Scoop News)- A high-level preparatory meeting was today convened here under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore to review and finalise arrangements for the annual Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela 2026, scheduled for 22nd June, 2026.
Reviewing the preparedness, the DC noted that the mela witnessed a footfall of more than 15000 devotees in 2025 and said that adequate arrangements should be put in place this year to cater large gatherings. Devotees are expected to start arriving from 21st June, with the main congregation on 22nd June.
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| Mass Counselling Sessions on Mental Health held across Ganderbal | | | Ganderbal, May 04 (Scoop News)- Under the vision of Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan @ 100 Days, schools across District Ganderbal today transformed into centres of awareness, reflection and collective awakening through a series of counselling sessions on mental health and emotional well-being.
The initiative witnessed the active participation of nearly 37,000 students, teachers and parents, sending a strong message that a healthy mind forms the cornerstone of a progressive and harmonious society.
During the sessions, resource persons and educators sensitised participants about the importance of men... | | Read More |
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| Third Day of Mega Free Medical Camp at MIMC Devachan Continues to Serve Patients | | |
Leh, May 04 (Scoop News)-The Mega Free Medical Camp, organised as part of the ongoing Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of the Tathagata Buddha in Ladakh, continued successfully on its third day at the MIMC Devachan Campus, Leh, with over 100 patients being treated daily.
The camp is being organised by the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh in collaboration with the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC) and SNM Hospital, and is scheduled to continue till May 14, 2026.
Held daily at the Mahabodhi Mahakaruna Charitable Hospital, Devachan, the initiative is pro... | | Read More |
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| J&K ACB files charge-sheet against 11 accused persons including SMC officials | | in violation of building permission case | |
Srinagar,May 04 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau presented Charge sheet against 04 accused persons of Srinagar Municipal Committee (SMC) and 07 beneficiaries in case FIR No. 24/2020 for the commission of offences U/S 5(1)(d) r/w5(2) of J&K Prevention of Corruption Act. Svt. 2006, 120-B RPC of Police Station ACB Srinagar before Hon`ble Court of Additional Special Judge Anti-Corruption Srinagar for judicial determination.
The instant case was registered for raising construction of Six illegal Structures erected at Jawhar Nagar, Gonikhan, Hari Singh High Street and... | | Read More |
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| Police takes strict action against illegal mining in Pulwama, Shopian | | | Srinagar, May 03 (Scoop News)-Continuing its sustained drive against illegal mining activities, Police carried out multiple enforcement actions in Pulwama and Shopian, resulting in the seizure of several vehicles involved in unlawful extraction and transportation of minerals.
During naka checking at Hawal Crossing, a tipper bearing registration No. JK13A-5547 was intercepted while transporting illegally extracted sand. The vehicle was seized on the spot. In this connection, FIR No. 71/2036 of Police Station Rajpora and investigation has been taken up. In another operation, a naka was laid... | | Read More |
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| Police conduct screening drive in Ganderbal; Public Assistance Sought in Shopian | | |
Srinagar, May 03 (Scoop News)-Under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, Police across the region have stepped up efforts to curb drug abuse and trafficking through a combination of strict enforcement and preventive initiatives. In Ganderbal, a urine drug screening drive has been conducted to enable early detection and rehabilitation while in Shopian, authorities are seeking public assistance to trace an absconding accused in an NDPS case.
In Ganderbal, police, in collaboration with a dedicated medical team, carried out a urine drug screening initiative aimed at identifying s... | | Read More |
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| Pain Beyond Words: MP Er Rashid Unable to Accompany Critically Ill Father to AIIMS | | |
Srinagar, May 03 (Scoop News)-Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi on Sunday said that Member of Parliament from Baramulla Engineer Rashid was left devastated as he could not accompany his critically ill father when he was shifted from SMHS Hospital Srinagar to AIIMS Delhi. He said that court-imposed restrictions limiting the MP’s movement strictly between his Jawahir Nagar residence and SMHS Hospital made it impossible for him to travel further, forcing him to remain behind at a moment when his presence was most needed. “It is a painful situation where a son, despite... | | Read More |
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| SKUAST-K launches Student Rural Exploration in 300 villages across Kashmir | | |
Srinagar,May 02 (Scoop News)-In a landmark move to redefine the landscape of agricultural education and extension in India, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Kashmir today launched the Student Rural Exploration Program (SREP) under the framework of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP-20).
This pioneering initiative, launched under the leadership of Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-K, Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai, saw a massive grassroots outreach this weekend as more than 3000 students ventured into more than 300 university adopted villages across the K... | | Read More |
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| Sports a powerful tool to build discipline, eradicate drug menace: DC Anantnag | | | Anantnag, May 02 (Scoop News)- As part of the intensified 100-day Nasha Mukt J&K Campaign, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, visited Marhama today and inaugurated the 'Marhama Premier Cricket League'.
ADC, Dr. Muzamil Maqbool, ACR; Tariq Ahmad Malik; SDM, Bijbehara, Tanveer Ahmad; SDPO Bijbehara, Dr. Mudasir Farooqi and other key officials were present during the inaugural ceremony. Local cricket stars and players besides scores of youth, sports enthusiasts, and spectators also attended the event, marking the commencement of a major sports initiative.
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| Govt. committed to bridge developmental gaps: Sakeena Itoo | | | Kulgam,May 02 (Scoop News)-Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today inaugurated a newly constructed primary school building at Zambalnard in DH Pora area of Kulgam district.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister emphasized that education remains a top priority for the government and efforts are being intensified to upgrade infrastructure, ensure quality teaching and improve overall learning outcomes in educational institutions across Jammu and Kashmir.
“Access to quality education is the cornerstone of a progressive society. This new s... | | Read More |
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| Ashok Koul, Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi, lead anti-drug awareness programme in Rajpora | | |
Rajpora (Kashmir), May 02 (Scoop News)- J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul addressed a public gathering at Rajpora on the theme of “Nasha Mukat Bharat”, reiterating the party’s firm commitment to safeguarding the younger generation and eliminating the growing menace of drugs from society.
J&K BJP leader and J&K Waqf Board Chairperson Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi, J&K BJP State Secretary Mudassir Wani, and BJP Kissan Morcha General Secretary Arshad Bhat were also present on the occasion.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from local residents, youth, and part... | | Read More |
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| Urdu Integral to J&K’s Identity, Govt Must Clarify Position: Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen | | |
Srinagar, May 02 (Scoop News)- People’s Democratic Front (PDF) President and former minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Saturday asserted that Urdu remains the official language of Jammu & Kashmir and has historically played a significant role in India’s freedom struggle. He said any attempt to sideline the language would undermine the region’s cultural and administrative heritage.
Reacting to the recent controversy surrounding Urdu, Yaseen said the government must issue a clear and formal statement instead of relying on what he termed as “verbal and hollow assurances.” He stressed that a... | | Read More |
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| MP Er Rashid’s Father Shifted to AIIMS Delhi: AIP | | |
Srinagar, May 02 (Scoop News)- Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi on Saturday informed that the ailing father of Member of Parliament from Baramulla Engineer Rashid has been shifted to AIIMS Delhi for advanced medical care.
In a statement, Inam Un Nabi said that Haji Khazir Mohammad Sheikh Sb was moved to AIIMS Delhi late this afternoon following medical advice, considering the seriousness of his condition.
He said the family is hopeful that the specialised treatment at AIIMS will aid in his recovery and requested people to pray for his speedy recovery during th... | | Read More |
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| J&K Police Strikes Terror Network In Pulwama; Terrorist Associate Apprehended | | Arms & Explosives Recovered | |
Srinagar, May 02 (Scoop News)- In a major breakthrough against terrorist networks, police in Pulwama, in a meticulously planned joint operation with 44 RR Shadimarg and CRPF 183 Bn, successfully apprehended a terrorist associate, delivering a decisive blow to the terror ecosystem in the area.
During the operation at Qasbayar (CB Nath Road), one terrorist associate identified as Mohd Umar Malik son of Abdul Majeed Malik resident of Kachipora was apprehended by the joint team. Upon his search, incriminating material in the form of arms and explosives was recovered from his possession, incl... | | Read More |
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| J&K Police intensify crackdown on drug networks | | Illegal properties frozen and attached in Baramulla & Shopian | |
Srinagar, May 01 (Scoop News)-J&K Police have stepped up their ongoing drive against drug trafficking by taking strict action against properties acquired through illicit narcotics trade in Baramulla and Shopian districts.
In Baramulla, Police have secured confirmation from the competent authority under the NDPS Act, 1985, for freezing the property of Habil Yaseen Dar, a resident of Tarhama Kunzer. The accused is involved in FIR No. 16/2025 registered at Police Station Kunzer, in which 10 grams of heroin were recovered from his possession. The property was initially seized on March 12, ... | | Read More |
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| PSA Pushes Scouting Programs To Strengthen Student | | Physical Fitness & Mental Well-Being | |
Srinagar, May 01 (Scoop News)- In a positive step to improve student growth and well-being, the Private Schools Association (PSA) has highlighted the need to introduce Bharat Scouts and Guides units in schools across the Kashmir Valley. The suggestion was made during a meeting between PSA Director Media & Communications Dr. Owais Mattoo and Secretary Bharat Scouts and Guides Nazir Ahmad Mir.
During the interaction, Dr. Mattoo emphasized that structured platforms such as the provide a disciplined and purposeful channel for students to engage in productive activities. He urged all educ... | | Read More |
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| JKSA Slams Pakistan over Jamia Millia Remarks | | Says ‘No Locus Standi in India’s Internal Affairs | |
Srinagar, May 01 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Friday strongly condemned the remarks made by Pakistan regarding the recent protests at Jamia Millia Islamia, asserting that India’s internal affairs are sovereign, non-negotiable, and not open to external commentary.
In a statement, National Convenor Nasir Khuehami termed Pakistan’s comments as misplaced, unwarranted, and a clear attempt to interfere in India’s domestic matters. “This is entirely India’s internal issue. Pakistan has no locus standi to comment on developments within our universities or d... | | Read More |
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