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| SSP Ganderbal chairs Thana Diwas at PS Gund | | |
Srinagar, October 11 (Scoop News)-As part of its community outreach and public grievance redressal initiative, Police in Ganderbal observed Thana Diwas at Police Station Gund. The event was presided over by SSP Ganderbal Shri Khalil Ahmad Poswal–JKPS, who interacted with local residents, community representatives, and members of various public bodies.
The event witnessed active participation from respectable citizens, PRI members, local Auqaf Committees, Gujjar & Bakerwals and members of the backward community, who appreciated the initiative of Ganderbal Police for providing a direct platform to the public to voice their concerns.
During the i... |
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| | IUST to Host Workshop on International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 | | |
Awantipora, October 11 (Scoop News)-The Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction (CDRR) at the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) will organize a one-day workshop on Monday, October 13, 2025, to mark the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR). The event is being organized in collaboration with the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRRR), Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
The workshop, aimed at promoting dialogue and research collaboration in the field of disaster management with participation from students, scholars, and professionals, will be held at the university campus. It will bring together experts, policymak... |
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| | ACB Srinagar registers case against Police Officer for amassing disproportionate assets | | conducts searches in Budgam | |
Srinagar, October 11 (Scoop News)-Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Police Station Srinagar has registered a case FIR No. 20/2025 against a public servant, Peer Zada Mushkoor Ahmad Shah, son of Peer Zada Mohammad Akber Shah, resident of Jawalapora, Budgam, Inspector (M), who was serving as Cashier at District Police Office (DPO), Bandipora, for possession of assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.
The case was registered at Police Station ACB Srinagar following a secret verification into allegations that the said officer had accumulated assets—both movable and immovable far beyond his legitimate income, in his own name as well as in the names of his family members during his... |
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| | Haris Handoo assumes charge as Director SKICC | |  Srinagar, October 10 (Scoop News)-Special Secretary in Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Haris Ahmad Handoo today assumed the charge of Director SKICC.
On the occasion, the Director was given warm welcome by the SKICC staff.
The Director, after assumption of charge, held a brief interaction with the officers and other staff.
During the interaction, he highlighted that SKICC’s stature as a premier destination for national and international events need to be maintained. He emphasized upon the officers and staff to work with utmost dedication for promotion of this place as a hub for confere... |
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| | NIT Srinagar hosts women’s session as part of two-day Global Alumni Meet SANGAM 2025 | | 
Srinagar, October 10 (Scoop News)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, under the aegis of the Office of Dean Alumni and International Affairs, organised a special Women’s Session on Friday as part of its two-day Global Alumni Meet – SANGAM 2025.
The event celebrated the remarkable achievements of the institute’s distinguished women alumni and underscored their pivotal role in transforming professional, academic, and social landscapes.
Themed “Women in Power: Beyond Balance: Towards Brilliance” the session brought together accomplished alumnae, professionals, and schola... |
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| | IUST Mechanical Engineering Students Visit JSW Pulwama | | IUST Hosts Free Dental Checkup Camp Promoting Oral and Overall Health | |
Awantipora, October 10 (Scoop News)- The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), under their industry connect program, organized an industrial visit to JSW Pulwama for students of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics & Automation. The visit aimed to bridge the gap between academic learning and industrial practice by providing students first-hand exposure to modern manufacturing processes and plant operations.
Besides gaining firsthand exposure to modern manufacturing processes and understanding industrial operations, it was an inspiration for the students to meet IUST alumni at the JSW plant, who are leading key operations.
IUST Mechan... |
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| | Police organise various events on the eve of ‘World Mental Health Day’ | | |
Srinagar, October 10 (Scoop News)-Under the Civic Action Programme, police organised awareness programme, rallies and Nukkar Natak on the eve of ‘World Mental Health Day’ in Ganderbal; Besides, organized a drug abuse awareness program at ITPS School, Khansahib in Budgam.
Police in Ganderbal in collaboration with District Hospital Ganderbal and Kashmir Speaks (NGO) organised an extensive awareness programme, rallies and Nukkad Natak on ‘World Mental Health Day’ to spread awareness about mental well-being and the menace of drug addiction. The event was held at Government Boys Higher Secondary School Ganderbal and witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, health profes... |
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| | Advisor Wani interacts with delegations, reiterates commitment to citizen-centric governance | | |
Srinagar, October 10 (Scoop News)-Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani today met a series of public and departmental delegations at the Raabita Office and listened to their issues and demands pertaining to various sectors.
Delegations representing the power, handicrafts, handloom, floriculture, and education sectors apprised the Advisor of their respective concerns related to public infrastructure, employee welfare, and service matters. Issues of general public importance were also raised during the interactions.
The Advisor gave a patient hearing to all delegations and assured that the genuine issues projected will be examined and addressed in coordination with the concer... |
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| | Comm Secy Industries & Commerce inaugurates three days Buyer-Seller Meet at Budgam | | |
Budgan, October 10 (Scoop News)-Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Vikramjit Singh today inaugurated three days Buyer-Seller Meet at Budgam to promote traditional handicrafts and facilitate market linkages for local artisans and producers.
The Buyer-Seller meet is being organised by Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) and is sponsored by Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, under National Handicraft Development Programme (NHDP) as part of on-going efforts to support and revitalize Jammu and Kashmir’s rich handicraft heritage.
Managing Director, JKTPO, Sudershan Kumar; Director NIFT, General Manager JKTPO, A... |
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| | Dy. CM conducts extensive tour of Srinagar city, assesses development works | | |
Srinagar, October 09 (Scoop News)-Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today conducted an extensive tour of Srinagar city to assess ongoing development works and projects.
During the visit, the Deputy CM visited Govt. College of Education, Govt. College for Women, sites of the proposed Barbar Shah Bridge, Old Habba Kadal Bridge and Padshahi Bagh Road.
The Deputy Chief Minister was accompanied with MLA Habba Kadal Shamim Firdous, and MLA Lal Chowk Sheikh Ahsan Ahmed, along with other senior officials of concerned departments.
At the outset of the tour, the Deputy Chief Minister visited Govt. College of Education and Govt. College for Women and inspected the ongoing works the... |
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| | Police returns 29 mobile phones to rightful owners in Handwara | | |
Srinagar, October 09 (Scoop News)- Police in Handwara have successfully recovered 29 missing/stolen mobile phones worth lakhs of rupees and returned them to their rightful owners.
The recovered phones were handed over to the owners at Cyber Cell, Handwara, in a brief meeting in which SDPO Handwara and the mobile phone owners were present.
While interacting with the mobile phone owners, SDPO Handwara emphasised that J&K Police, is committed to serve the people and ensure their grievances are addressed in a timely and transparent manner. He further appreciated the dedicated efforts of the Cyber Cell team in tracing the missing devices through technical expertise and coordination wit... |
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| | ANTF Kashmir recovered huge quantity of contraband substances | | |
Srinagar, October 09 (Scoop News)- In a significant development in the ongoing fight against drug trafficking, Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), Kashmir has successfully recovered a substantial quantity of contraband substance and arrested accused person involved in the commission of crime. Besides, 02 drug peddlers have been arrested in Kulgam and recovered contraband substance from their possession.
Acting on specific information, a dedicated team of ANTF conducted a meticulously planned operation at Naina Batpora, District Pulwama, leading to the recovery of 56 Kgs of Charas Powder. The contraband was concealed in a manner intended to avoid detection, but the swift and professiona... |
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| | Sakeena Itoo inaugurates two-days PARAKH workshop at PM Shri High School Yaroo D.H. Pora | | |
Srinagar, October 09 (Scoop News)-Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today inaugurated two-day educational workshop organized at PM Shri High School Yaroo, D.H. Pora, under the aegis of PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) initiative.
Addressing the gathering, Minister Sakeena reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to enhancing learning outcomes and strengthening the educational ecosystem across Jammu & Kashmir.
She appreciated the efforts of PARAKH and NCERT in building teacher capacity and promoting learner-centric education practices.
Highlighting initiatives like PARAKH, wh... |
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| | IUST Hosts program on Environmental Biomonitoring in South and South-East Asia | | |
Srinagar, October 09 (Scoop News)-The Mantaqi Centre for Science & Society (MCSS) at the Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST) organised a special session on An Integrated Approach to Research in Environmental Biomonitoring with Special Reference to South and South-East Asia by Prof Zeba Farooqi, and Head, Environmental Biomonitoring Research Unit (EBRU), De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines.
Dr. Farooqi discussed issues of e-waste and metal pollution in the Philippines and drew parallels with contamination concerns in the Kashmir Valley. She highlighted the urgent need for integrated monitoring to address pollution, biodiversity loss, and public health risks.... |
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