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 Kashmir News
DC Anantnag chairs introductory meeting with officers
Anantnag, February 27 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiud Din Bhat, chaired the introductory meeting with all district and sectoral heads and other officers today at Khanabal. The meeting was attended by Principal GMC Anantnag, ADCs, GM DIC, DPO, SEs Jal Shakti, PWD and KPDCL, Registrar Anantnag, ACR, ACD, SDMs, Principals of Degree Colleges, CPO, CMO, CEO, DFOs, CAO, CAHO, DyDEO, DTO, DFO, Exens of various engineering departments, Deputy Director Fisheries, ARTO, DMO, Tehsildars, DSHO, DSWO, AD FCS&CA, DEPO, DYSSO, BDOs, AD Tourism, Wildlife Warden, AD Handloom & Handicrafts, LMO, DRC, CEO MCA, BDOs, EOs MCs, AD F&E, AD LDM, representatives of various progr...

CUKashmir hosts Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament–2026
Ganderbal, February 27 (Scoop News)-Dean Students Welfare (DSW), National Service Scheme (NSS) and Department of Law, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), in collaboration with MY Bharat, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, organized the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament–2026 at Tulmulla Campus here Friday. The programme centred on the theme, “50 Years of Emergency: Lessons for Indian Democracy,” witnessed participation from faculty members, research scholars and students. In his keynote address, Dean, School of Legal Studies, Prof. Farooq Ahmad Mir, highlighted the educational significance of Youth Parliament. He observed that if one seeks lasting change, ...

J&K Police organises quiz competition and cleanliness drive in Awantipora
Srinagar, February 26 (Scoop News)-As part of the ongoing year-long programme dedicated to honouring the life, vision, and contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, J&K Police organised a Quiz Competition at Govt. Boys Higher Secondary School, Pampore, and conducted a Cleanliness Drive at Jwala Ji Temple and the Shrine of Hazrat Sharief ud Din Wali (Shok Bab sahib) Namblabal Pampore. The quiz competition aimed to enhance students’ awareness about Patel’s pivotal role in India’s freedom movement, his leadership in integrating more than 560 princely states into the Indian Union, and his lasting contribution to national unity and integrity. Students participated with great enthusiasm, ...

JKECC delegation calls on Education Minister Sakeena Itoo,
express gratitude for reviewing TET order
Srinagar, February 26 (Scoop News)-A delegation of the Jammu Kashmir Employees Coordination Committee (JKECC) today called on Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo and expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Education Minister for timely and considerate intervention in keeping in abeyance the order concerning the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) requirement for in-service teachers across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The delegation, led by senior representatives of JKECC, apprised the Minister of widespread concerns and anxiety among thousands of serving teachers following the iss...

IUST Holds NCD Screening & Health Camp under DST-PURSE
Awantipora,February 26 (Scoop News)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) organized a population-based Health Awareness cum NCD Screening Camp at Doodmarg, Tral, a remote tribal village in Pulwama district, under its SSR Outreach Initiative supported by the DST-PURSE Programme. The initiative aimed to raise awareness among the general population, particularly the Gujjar and Bakerwal communities, about the risk factors, complications, prevention, and management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, cancers, neurodegenerative disorders, hypertension, chronic respiratory diseases (COPD), dyslipidemia, and anemia. Participants were sensitized to the rising...

Power Shutdown by KPDCL
Srinagar, February 26 (Scoop News)-Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that Shutdown of 33 kV Karan Nagar line will be observed due to which power supply to Chattabal, Balgarden, Zaldagar, Civil Secretariat, Gole Market, Guru Bazar, Tankipora, Shaheed Gunj and adjoining areas will be affected on 01 March 2026 from 08 AM to 02 PM. Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Budgam SIDCO Tapline will be observed due to which power supply to Housing Colony, NIFT and adjoining areas will be affected on 03 March 2026 from 08 AM to 02 PM. Likewise, shutdown of 33 KV Nagam Hafroo Tap line will be observed due to which power supply to Hafroo, Buzgo, Gogipathri, Ladden, Brinjin, Shopora, Lo...

J&K Police Observes ‘Thana Diwas’ in Handwara
Srinagar, February 26 (Scoop News)-In a continued drive to foster closer ties with the community a Jammu, Srinagar, February 26 (Scoop News)-nd ensure responsive policing, J&K police organized Thana Diwas meetings in Police Station Handwara, Police Station Qalamabad, Police Post Magam and Police Post Langate. These events, chaired by the respective jurisdictional officers, witnessed enthusiastic participation from local residents, who raised various policing-related issues and grievances. Officers assured the public that all genuine concerns will be addressed promptly. The participants appreciated Police for conducting such programmes, stating that these interactions help in buildi...

SANJY-2026: DC Srinagar, SSP visit Yatra Transit Camp Pantha Chowk
Srinagar, February 25 (Scoop News)- In connection with the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, the Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo along with Senior Superintendent of Police, Sundeep Chakravarthy on Tuesday visited the Yatra Transit Camp at Pantha Chowk to take onsite stock of the preparations being undertaken for the smooth and seamless conduct of annual SANJY-2026. The DC reviewed arrangements related to registration, accommodation, bedding, sanitation, drinking water supply, electricity, healthcare facilities, security deployment, traffic management and other essential services at the Transit Camp, a halt site for pilgrims traveling to the Shri Amarnathji cave. He...

International Mother Language Day Celebrated at IUST
Awantipora, February 25 (Scoop News)- The Habba Khatoon Centre for Kashmiri Language & Literature, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), celebrated International Mother Language Day in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages and Young Dramatists Society of Kashmir. The programme was presided over by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shakil A. Romshoo. Shafi Shauq, Padma Shri awardee (2026), was the Chief Guest, while Prof. Majrooh Rashid attended as Guest of Honour. The event was attended by Dean Academic Affairs Prof. Ayaz Hassan Moon, deans, heads of departments, and representatives of the collaborating institutions. In his address, Prof. Sh...

Director Agriculture Kashmir inaugurates Exhibition cum Awareness Programme for GI-Tagged Saffron
Srinagar, February 25 (Scoop News)- Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, today inaugurated an Exhibition cum Awareness and Promotion Programme dedicated to GI-tagged Kashmir Saffron at the Agriculture Complex, Lalmandi, Srinagar. The event was organized by the Spices Board of India, Regional Office, Srinagar (Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India). It aimed to showcase the exceptional qualities of Kashmir saffron, create greater awareness among stakeholders, and promote its international market potential following the award of the Geographical Indication (G...

CUKashmir to host inter-university winter games
Ganderbal, February 25 (Scoop News)- Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) is all set to host the prestigious 2nd All India Inter University Winter Sports (Men & Women) 2025–26, at the world-famous ski destination Gulmarg from February 28 to March 1, 2026. The sporting event is being organised in collaboration with the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), under the leadership of Vice Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath. The championship is expected to witness enthusiastic participation from universities across India, with teams scheduled to arrive on February 27 for registration and technical scrutiny. The sporting extravaganza will feature competitions in Alpine Skiing, S...

NIT Srinagar hosts ExxonMobil veteran Dr Raju Pakalapati for alumni lecture
Says passion and continuous learning drive long-term growth
Srinagar, February 25 (Scoop News)- The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar hosted distinguished alumnus Dr. Raju Pakalapati, a 1989 pass-out of the Department of Chemical Engineering, for an alumni lecture that drew participation from over 100 students on campus. The lecture is part of the Life Beyond Classroom (LBC) series, organised by the Department of Chemical Engineering in coordination with the Dean, Alumni & International Affairs, focused on bridging academic learning with industry realities and preparing students for global engineering careers. Dr Pakalapati, who holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the United States, shared insights from his 27-year career...

Police In Awantipora Recover Antique Coins from Pinglish Tral
Srinagar, February 25 (Scoop News)- Police in Awantipora have successfully recovered 694 antique coins from the Pinglish area of Tral during a routine operation. The recovered items are believed to be of significant historical and archaeological value. The recovered antique coins were kept in safe custody under the supervision of the SHO Police Station Tral, Inspector Tajamul Islam. Subsequently, coordination was established with the Directorate of Archives, Archaeology & Museums to facilitate scientific handling and preservation in accordance with established archaeological norms. The successful handover reaffirms the commitment of J&K Police towards safeguarding peace and tranquill...

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