| Secretary PD&MD reviews key Developmental Initiatives, Departmental Priorities | | |
Srinagar, October 16 (Scoop News)- Secretary, Planning, Development & Monitoring Department (PD&MD), Dr. Owais Ahmed held an introductory meeting with the officers and officials of the Department to review its functioning, the progress of key developmental initiatives and the priorities for effective implementation of various programmes.
During the meeting, the status of the Prime Minister’s Development Package (PMDP) was reviewed. The package comprises 53 projects sanctioned at a total cost of ₹70,244.55 crore, with an aggregate physical progress of 89%. The progress of the Project Moni... | | Read More |
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| Police attaches residential house worth ₹50 lakh of notorious drug peddler in Anantnag | | |
Srinagar, October 16 (Scoop News)-In a significant action against drug trafficking, Police in Anantnag have attached a double-storey residential house worth approximately ₹50 lakh belonging to Bashir Ahmad Dar son of Late Habibullah Dar resident of Gadhangipora, Bijbehara, under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act.
The individual is involved in multiple NDPS cases registered at Police Station Bijbehara, vide FIR Nos. 83/2023, 216/2024, 139/2025 and 241/2025.
The attachment proceedings were initiated in accordance with the provisions of the NDPS Act as part of J&K Police’s sustained efforts... | | Read More |
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| Police attaches residential house worth ₹50 lakh of notorious drug peddler in Anantnag | | |
Srinagar, October 16 (Scoop News)-In a significant action against drug trafficking, Police in Anantnag have attached a double-storey residential house worth approximately ₹50 lakh belonging to Bashir Ahmad Dar son of Late Habibullah Dar resident of Gadhangipora, Bijbehara, under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act.
The individual is involved in multiple NDPS cases registered at Police Station Bijbehara, vide FIR Nos. 83/2023, 216/2024, 139/2025 and 241/2025.
The attachment proceedings were initiated in accordance with the provisions of the NDPS Act as part of J&K Police’s sustained efforts... | | Read More |
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| CUKashmir celebrates World Students’ Day 2026 | | |
Ganderbal, October 16 (Scoop News)- Dean Students’ Welfare (DSW), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), celebrated World Students’ Day 2026 to commemorate the birth anniversary of former President of India and eminent scientist, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, with three student-centred programmes aimed at nurturing creativity, intellectual engagement, critical thinking, communication skills and leadership among students at Tulmulla here on Thursday.
The celebration paid tribute to Dr. Kalam’s enduring legacy as a visionary scientist, inspirational teacher, former President of India and o... | | Read More |
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| Hakeem Yaseen condemns alleged humiliation of JKAS officer, seeks strict action | | |
Srinagar, October 16 (Scoop News)-Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) president and former Cabinet Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Friday strongly condemned the alleged use of abusive language against a senior Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officer by an IAS officer during an official meeting, demanding an impartial probe and strict action against those found responsible.
Yaseen said the incident raised serious concerns about the dignity of local civil service officers and highlighted the administrative imbalance that had emerged following the reorganisation of Jammu and K... | | Read More |
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| NIT Srinagar hosts ABC programme on sustainable metallurgy, green energy transition | | |
Srinagar, October 16 (Scoop News)- The Alumni Association of NIT Srinagar, in collaboration with the Office of the Dean of Alumni and International Affairs, organised an Alumni Back to Campus (ABC) Programme featuring distinguished alumnus Dr. Ing Ubaid Manzoor, Project Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials, Germany.
The programme was hosted by Prof M. A. Shah, Dean of Alumni and International Affairs, along with Ms. Toyiba, Joint Secretary-II of the Alumni Association, NIT Srinagar.
During the interactive session, Dr. Manzoor emphasised that “the green en... | | Read More |
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| DJMC IUST organises national-level Film Festival 2026 | | |
Awantipora, October 16 (Scoop News)-The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organised the national-level Film Festival 2026 on Thursday. The festival brought together aspiring filmmakers and students from diverse educational institutions to celebrate cinema and creative storytelling.
As many as 27 short films and documentaries were screened on the occasion, of which 22 were shortlisted for the competition among school, college and university students participating from various states of India. A film from IUST titl... | | Read More |
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| NIT Srinagar sensitises students, staff on Cyber threats | | |
Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar organised a cyber security awareness session for mathematics students, research scholars and teaching and non-teaching staff, focusing on safe digital practices and prevention of cyber fraud.
The session, conducted by Dr Atendra Kumar, (Assistant Prof. Mathematics) covered key aspects of cyber hygiene, phishing attacks, password security, social engineering, data protection and responsible use of digital platforms.
In his message, Director NIT Srinagar, Prof Anurag Mishra, emphasised the need to bu... | | Read More |
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| Master artisan Rafiq Ahmed Sofi makes Kashmir proud, wins National Award | | |
Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)-Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, has extended heartiest congratulations to the master artisan Rafiq Ahmed Sofi of Eidgah, Srinagar, on being conferred with the National Award 2025 in the Hand-Knotted Carpet category by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
Sofi is the sole awardee from Jammu & Kashmir in this category for 2025, winning it for a carpet that features intricate floral motifs, traditional architectural patterns and calligraphic elements.
In a press statement issued here today, a spokesman of the Department paid... | | Read More |
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| Environment Committee reviews Anchar Lake conservation | | inspects SKIMS waste management; directs time-bound remedial action | |
Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)-The Committee on Environment of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, under the Chairmanship of MLA Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami, today conducted an extensive visit to Anchar Lake and its adjoining areas to assess the measures being undertaken by the Government for conservation, restoration and pollution control of the lake besides identifying further interventions required for its effective protection and sustainable management.
Members of the Committee, including MLAs Daleep Singh Parihar, Showkat Hussain Ganie, Javaid Ahmad Mirchal, Dr. Sajjad Sha... | | Read More |
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| J&K IMPARD begins JKAS Foundation Course for Officer Trainees Batch - 2024 | | Rahana Batul calls upon JKAS Officer Trainees to uphold Ethics and Professionalism | |
Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)- The JKAS Joint Foundation Course for the Officer Trainees Batch - 2024 was inaugurated today at J&K IMPARD Main Campus, Srinagar by the Director General J&K IMPARD, Rahana Batul.
The programme marked the commencement of the Foundation Course, aimed at providing newly recruited civil servants with essential administrative knowledge, professional competencies, and an understanding of the principles of good governance, public service delivery, and ethical conduct.
Addressing the participants, the Director General congratulated the officer trainees on e... | | Read More |
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| Police Conducts Extensive Vehicle Checking Across Ganderbal To Strengthen Security Measures | | |
Srinagar, October 14 (Scoop News)-As part of its continued efforts to maintain peace, public safety and a robust security environment, Police in Ganderbal in coordination with the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), conducted extensive vehicle checking at various locations across the district. The nakas were established at multiple strategic locations and thorough checking of vehicles and verification of relevant documents was conducted.
The checking drive was aimed at strengthening security arrangements, preventing any unlawful activities, keeping a close vigil on suspicious movement a... | | Read More |
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| J&K Police In Shopian Seized 01 Tipper & 03 Dumpers; Cases Registered | | |
Srinagar, October 14 (Scoop News)-Continuing its sustained crackdown on illegal mining, Shopian Police seized three dumpers and one tipper involved in the unauthorized extraction and transportation of minerals from different areas of the district.
During routine patrolling, a police party from Police Post Berthipora intercepted and seized one Dumper and one tipper while they were allegedly engaged in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals without valid royalty documents. In this connection, FIR No. 106/2026 registered at Police Station Keller under relevant provisions of law a... | | Read More |
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| J&K Police Recovers Stolen Vehicle In Kulgam | | |
Srinagar, October 14 (Scoop News)-J&K Police in Kulgam successfully recovered a stolen vehicle (Tata Mobile) bearing registration number JK03F1565, which was reported stolen on 12/10/2026.
In connection with the theft, an FIR had been registered at Police Station Kulgam. Acting on the matter, after strenuous efforts and by using all available means, the stolen vehicle was successfully traced and recovered from Tulinowpora, in the vicinity of GQ Public School. Further investigation in the case is going on.
Police remains committed in safeguarding public property and ensuring the safety... | | Read More |
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| J&K Police Arrests 07 Drug Peddlers, Contraband Substances Recovered | | |
Srinagar, October 14 (Scoop News)-Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested seven drug peddlers in separate operations in Anantnag, Baramulla and Bandipora and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
In Anantnag, Police Station Bijbehara intercepted a motorcyclist identified as Javaid Ahmad Mir son of Gh Hassan resident of Batigund Laribal. During checking, 2.08 kg of poppy straw was recovered from his possession. The motorcycle bearing registration number PB46U-2485 was also seiz... | | Read More |
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| IUST observes Int’l Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2026 | | 
Awantipora, October 14 (Scoop News)- The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) observed the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) 2026 by organising a one-day workshop on the theme ‘Resilience Starts at Home’ on Tuesday. The programme was organised by the Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction (CDRR) and the Disaster Risk Reduction Club, in collaboration with the Off ... | | Read More |
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| MD NHM chairs Introductory review Meeting of NHM J&K | | Stresses strengthening Healthcare Delivery and Infrastructure | |
Srinagar, October 13 (Scoop News)-Athar Amir Ul Shafi Khan, Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Jammu & Kashmir, today chaired a comprehensive introductory review meeting to evaluate ongoing performance, financial progress, human resource frameworks, and healthcare infrastructure across the Union Territory.
Reviewing annual financial planning, resource allocations, and fund utilization patterns, the Mission Director emphasized transparent and efficient fund management to support robust healthcare delivery across all districts. Highlighting maternal and child health indicat... | | Read More |
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| JKEDI concludes Entrepreneurship & Skill Development Programme under RAMP Scheme | | |
Srinagar, October 13 (Scoop News)-The Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), Srinagar, today successfully concluded the Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESDP) under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme at the Govt. College for Women, M.A Road, Srinagar.
The program was organised in collaboration between JKEDI and Govt. College for Women, M.A Road, Srinagar at the district level.
The 20-day training programme drew an enthusiastic response from students, who participated actively throughout the sessions.
Professor Dr. Y... | | Read More |
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| Police solve theft case in Baramulla, recover stolen gold earrings | | |
Srinagar, October 13 (Scoop News)-Police in Baramulla have solved a theft case reported at Police Station Baramulla, recovering the stolen earrings through effective investigation, technical analysis and CCTV footage.
On 12/10/2026, Police Station Baramulla received a written complaint from Fayaz Ahmad Khan, a resident of Kanlibagh, Baramulla, regarding the disappearance of his wife’s earrings from their residence on October 4, 2026, when the family was away in Srinagar.
Accordingly, FIR No. 167/2026 was registered at Police Station Baramulla, and investigation was initiated.
Durin... | | Read More |
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| Kashmir Needs Sustainable Industries to Generate Jobs, Protect Environment: Jagmohan Singh | | | Srinagar, October 13 (Scoop News)-All Party Sikh Coordination Committee Chairman Jagmohan Singh Raina has called for a sustainable and environment-friendly industrial development policy for Jammu and Kashmir, stressing that new industries must generate long-term employment opportunities for local youth without compromising the Valley’s fragile ecology.
Raina said the experience of several industrial ventures in the past highlighted the need for careful planning and a thorough assessment of the economic viability of proposed projects before their establishment.
Referring to the closure ... | | Read More |
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| CUKashmir starts international conference on ‘English language | | literature and digital futures’ | |
Ganderbal, October 13 (Scoop News)- Department of English, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), on Monday started a three-day online international conference “From Words to Worlds: English Language and Literatures – Reimagining Margins, Ecologies and Digital Futures.”
Prof. Sandhya Tiwari, Professor and Head, Department of English, and Convener of the conference, delivered the welcome address and presented the concept note. Explaining the rationale behind the conference title, she said the deliberations seek to explore how English creates multiple worlds encompassing Dalit, triba... | | Read More |
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| Mamta Yadav assumes charge as Director Information | |  Calls for transparent, timely, people-centric communication
Srinagar, October 12(Scoop News)- Mamta Yadav, IAS today assumed the charge as Director Information, Jammu and Kashmir, and held an introductory interaction with officers and officials of the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR).
During the interaction, the Director underscored the pivotal role of the Information Department in ensuring effective communication between the Go ... | | Read More |
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| Sakeena Itoo chairs 31st JKWDC Board meeting; calls for efficiency, transparency | |  to empower women entrepreneurs
Srinagar, October 12(Scoop News)- Minister for Social Welfare, Education, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, chaired the 31st meeting of Board of Directors of the Jammu & Kashmir Womens' Development Corporation (JKWDC) Limited at SKICC, today.
The meeting was attended by Secretary, Social Welfare Dr. Doifode Sagar Dattatray; Managing Director JKWDC, Purnima Mittal representatives ... | | Read More |
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| DJMC IUST set to host Film Festival 2026 | |  Srinagar, October 12(Scoop News)- The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), is organising the national-level Film Festival 2026 on October 15. The Film Festival shall be held at the Lal Ded Auditorium of the IUST Main Campus.
The film festival shall feature screening of short films and documentaries, panel discussion of exp ... | | Read More |
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| HWOHL in association with KU, SEBI), organizes Disabilities Conclave 2026 | | 
Srinagar,October 12 (Scoop News)-The Humanity Welfare Organisation Helpline (HWOHL), in association with the University of Kashmir and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), organised the Wheelchair Users and Persons with Visual Disabilities Conclave 2026 at the University of Kashmir on Sunday. The conclave was held under the theme “Breaking Barriers, Building Inclusion: Empowerin ... | | Read More |
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| Police In Kulgam Conduct Counter-Terrorism Mock Drill at Aharbal Tourist Destination | | |
Srinagar, October 11 (Scoop News)- Police in Kulgam conducted a counter-terrorism mock drill at the famous Aharbal Tourist Destination to assess operational readiness, response preparedness and inter-agency coordination in a simulated security scenario.
The mock drill conducted under the close supervision of SSP Kulgam was led by DySP Operations Manzgam and involved SHO Manzgam, SOG Manzgam, Markhor Manzgam and CRPF 18 Battalion. The exercise aimed to evaluate the preparedness of security personnel to respond swiftly and effectively to any potential security threat at the tourist destina... | | Read More |
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| Mission YUVA Anantnag organises Udyam Jagriti program for Retired Soldiers in Anantnag | | | Anantnag, October 11 (Scoop News)-An Udyam Jagriti programme under Mission YUVA was organised for Retired Soldiers and Widows Parivaar of District Anantnag to sensitise them about the scheme and apprise them of the opportunities available for establishing sustainable self employment ventures.
The programme witnessed the participation of Team Sainik Welfare Srinagar, Lead District Manager (LDM), Anantnag, Employment Officer, Career Counselling Officer, SBDU/BHD Anantnag, and officials from the Employment Department along with huge gathering of Retired Soldiers from Anantnag.
The initiat... | | Read More |
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| JKRLM Kick-Starts 3-Day UT level Training program on Village Prosperity Resilience Plan | | |
Srinagar, October 11 (Scoop News)-The Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) kickstarted a comprehensive three-day Union Territory-level training programme on Village Poverty Reduction Plan (VPRP).
The capacity-building initiative aimed to equip key resource persons, district teams, and block mission coordinators with the technical frameworks necessary to streamline community-driven rural development across J&K.
Operating under the guidelines of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the Ministry of Rural Development, the VPRP serves as a structured, grassroots planning exercis... | | Read More |
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| Government College of Education celebrates World Mental Health Day | | |
Srinagar, October 11 (Scoop News)-The Government College of Education (Institute of Advanced Studies in Education), Cluster University Srinagar, celebrated World Mental Health Day 2026 in the College Auditorium.
The programme aimed to raise awareness about the importance of mental health, promote emotional well-being, and encourage students to develop a supportive and empathetic attitude towards individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
The programme was organised under the guidance of the College Principal and Nodal Principal of Kashmir Division Colleges, Prof. (Dr.) Seema... | | Read More |
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