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| Government decides to re-open Schools, Colleges in non-border districts of J&K | | |
Srinagar, May 12 (Scoop News)-The Government today decided to re-open Schools and Colleges in non-border districts of Jammu as well as Kashmir divisions from tomorrow, 13th of May, 2025.
Minister Education, Sakeena Itoo posted on X, “All schools and colleges to reopen from tomorrow in non-border districts of Jammu as well as Kashmir”.
This decision was taken after comprehensive review of the ground situation in the aftermath of recent cross-border shelling incidents.
The Educational institutions in border areas will remain closed as a precautionary measure for safety of students as well as staff.
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| | NIT Srinagar to hold online classes from May13 to June 6 | | |
Srinagar, May 12 (Scoop News)- In view of the recent developments along the Line of Control (LoC), the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has announced that online classes for all undergraduate and postgraduate students will commence from May 13 and continue till June 6, 2025.
Institute’s Registrar, Prof. Atikur Rehman said that the move follows a week of heightened tensions on the borders, during which many students were facilitated in returning to their homes for safety reasons.
“A number of faculty members also travelled to their respective hometowns amid the uncertainty. With the situation now stabilizing, the institute has opted for a phased and structured return t... |
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| | Police arrests 3 drug peddlers in Budgam, Sopore | | |
Srinagar, May 12 (Scoop News)- Continuing its unwavering drive against the drug menace, Police achieved success by arresting 3 drug peddlers in Budgam and Sopore and recovered significant quantity of contraband substances from their possession.
A police team from Police Post Soibugh at a checkpoint established near Soibugh Diyar Bridge, intercepted two suspicious individuals who tried to flee but were apprehended tactfully. Upon search, heroin-like substance was recovered from their possession. They have been identified as Mohd Imran Khan son of Abdul Rahman Khan and Waris Rashid Dar son of Abdul Rashid Dar, both residents of Narkara, Budgam. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 108/2025 u... |
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| | SSP Handwara Chairs Public Interaction Meeting at Mankal Qalamabad | | |
Srinagar, May 12 (Scoop News)-Senior Superintendent of Police Handwara Shri Mushtaq Ahmad Choudhary-JKPS convened a public interaction meeting at Mankal Qalamabad to engage with local residents and address community concerns. The session witnessed the presence of Additional SP Handwara Shri Fayaz Hussain Shah (JKPS), DySP PC Hqr Handwara, DySP (Prob), SHO PS Qalamabad, and other senior police officers.
The gathering was attended by community leaders, social activists, religious heads, traders, and other prominent citizens from the area. During the interaction, participants voiced various local issues and grievances before the visiting officials.
SSP Mushtaq Ahmad Choudhary attentiv... |
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| | Grant all the deceased persons status of martyr, Karra strongly urges the Govt, | | |
Srinagar, May 12 (Scoop News)-Expressing anguish over the loss of life and property in cross-border conflict in both Jammu as well as in Kashmir regions, J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hameed Karra on Monday urged the Govt to take immediate measures to ensure compensation and resettlement of all displaced people.
Karra strongly urged both Govt of India and J&K Govt to grant all the deceased persons status of martyr.
In a statement, JKPCC President Tariq Hameed Karra expressed pain and anguish over the loss of life and property in the recent cross border conflict,seeking immediate rehabilitation and compensation in favour of injured persons and ... |
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| | Sakeena Itoo condoles sad demise of ADDC Rajouri | | |
Srinagar, May 10 (Scoop News)-Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo has condoled the sad demise of Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Rajouri, Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa, who was tragically killed today morning by cross border shelling.
Remembering the late officer’s unwavering dedication to public service, Sakeena Itoo recalled his exceptional efforts during the Budhal tragedy, highlighting that his swift and compassionate response brought solace to many affected families. The Minister said that Late Dr. Thapa used to update about the situation even during the night hours and was active on the ground for the relief of common masses. “He was a symbol of sinc... |
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| | Mehbooba Mufti urges India to lead peace push amid rising India-Pakistan tensions | | 
Srinagar, May 10 (Scoop News)- Mehbooba Mufti, President of the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Party (JKPDP) and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, issued a solemn statement today addressing the rapidly escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Expressing deep concern over the deteriorating security situation in the region, she highlighted the heavy toll being paid by civilians, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir.
The statement comes in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, which claimed 26 innocent lives, and the subsequent Indian military operat... |
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| | Director FCS&CA visits Baramulla; takes stock of supply position of essential commodities, fuel | | | Baramulla, May 09 (Scoop News)-In view of the prevailing situation, Director Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Kashmir, Abdul Rashid War Friday visited district Baramulla and chaired a meeting to review the stock and supply position of essential commodities and fuel in the district.
During the meeting, the concerned Officer apprised the chair about the stock position/distribution status of various areas.
It was further informed that the district has sufficient quantities of food grains available including petroleum products.
It was brought into notice that food grains for the border areas of Baramulla have already been dumped up to July-2025.
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| | Distt Admin Baramulla establishes 24x7 Joint Control Room at DEOC | | Urges public to utilize this facility for any emergency support, information, or grievance redressal | | Baramulla,May 09 (Scoop News)-In view of the prevailing situation and to strengthen public service delivery, the District Administration Baramulla has established a 24x7 Joint Control Room at the District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC), in the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla.
The initiative operates under the overall supervision of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Baramulla.
The Joint Control Room will serve as a centralized hub to facilitate interdepartmental coordination, monitor developments, disseminate timely information, and provide a platform for public grievance redressal. It aims to ensure efficient resolution of issues arising in real time a... |
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| | JK Govt makes key appointments in Jal Shakti Department | | | Srinagar, May 09 (Scoop News)-In a significant development, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved the elevation and appointment of two senior officers in the Jal Shakti Department.
Upon their elevation, I/c Superintending Engineer, Mohammad Taj Chowdhary has been appointed as Chief Engineer, Jal Shakti (PHE) Kashmir on incharge basis, while I/c Superintending Engineer, Tirath Ram, has been appointed as Chief Engineer, Irrigation & Flood Control, Kashmir on incharge basis.
These appointments have been made in view of the exceptional circumstances arising from significant vacancies and a shortage of senior officers at the top level in the department.
The Establishment-cum-Sel... |
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| | Sakeena Itoo, Javed Dar visit frontier district Kupwara to assess well being of shelling affected families | |  Kupwara, May 09 (Scoop News)-On the directions of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, Cabinet Ministers, Sakeena Itoo and Javid Ahmad Dar today visited frontier district Kupwara to assess the situation in view of the cross border shelling in the district.
During the visit, the Ministers visited Government Degree College Sogam to assess the wellbeing of displaced families of Machil rehabilitated in the college building.
They also visited Government Boys Higher Secondary School (BHSS) Kupwara to enquire about the welfare of displaced families of Tangdhar, Karnah and Keran areas, currently reha... |
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