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| 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... |
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| | 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... |
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| | 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... |
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| | 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... |
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| | 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... |
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| | 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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| | SKUAST-K organises Agrithon 1.0 under JKCIP | | |
Srinagar, February 24 (Scoop News)-Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) organised Seed Capital Fund Challenge (Agrithon 1.0) under the Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project for Jammu & Kashmir (JKCIP), funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) at Shalimar campus.
The Seed Capital Fund Challenge was conducted with the objective of identifying, supporting, and nurturing innovative and viable startups across the agriculture and allied sectors in the Kashmir Valley. The initiative aimed to provide critical seed grant support to budding entrepreneurs, enabling them to transform th... |
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| | Sakeena Itoo leads plantation drive at District Hospital Ganderbal | | | Ganderbal, February 24 (Scoop News)-Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today led a plantation drive at District Hospital Ganderbal to promote eco-friendly practices and reinforce quality healthcare standards under the Kayakalp and National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) programmes.
The Minister planted saplings within the hospital premises and emphasized on the importance of creating green, clean and patient-friendly environment in the healthcare institutions. “Environmental protection is not only a social responsibility but an essential component of quality healthcare delivery”, the Minister stated.
She highlighted that the plant... |
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| | J&K Police arrests drug peddler in Sopore; Psychotropic substance recovered | | |
Srinagar, February 23 (Scoop News)-In its continued efforts to curb drug trafficking and eliminate the menace of narcotics from society, J&K Police arrested a drug peddler in Sopore and recovered Psychotropic substance from his possession.
A police party of Police Post Fruit Mandi, intercepted a suspicious individual coming from Chinar Crossing towards Fruit Mandi. He has been identified as Mansoor Ahmad Bhat, son of Late Abdul Ahad Bhat, resident of Khawaja Gilgit Batpora, Sopore. Upon personal search, Spasmoproxyvon Plus capsules were recovered and seized as per due procedure. The accused was arrested and accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 37/2026 has been registered at Police Station ... |
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| | MP Er Rashid Sanctions ₹21 Lakh MPLADS Funds for Youth, Education and Tourism | | in North Kashmir | |
Srinagar, February 23 (Scoop News)-Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi on Monday announced the administrative approval of multiple development works sanctioned under the MPLADS funds of MP Baramulla Er Rashid for the year 2025–26.
In a statement issued to the media, Inam Un Nabi said the District Development Commissioner Baramulla has accorded approval for works amounting to over ₹21 lakh aimed at improving education infrastructure and promoting eco-tourism in the constituency.
Inam said an amount of ₹3.00 lakh has been approved for the development of Dariyan (Kutru Nari Bal) as an eco-tourism spot through the provision of benches, a gazebo, establishment of ... |
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| | Cooperative movement is national priority under Modi govt: Sat Sharma | | Sat Sharma, Ashok Koul address Cooperative Convention at Jammu | |
Srinagar, February 23 (Scoop News)-The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir organized a Cooperative Convention at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, bringing together representatives of various cooperative societies from across the Jammu region. The convention was addressed by J&K BJP President and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma CA and BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul.
Prominent leaders present on the occasion included General Secretary Sanjita Dogra, All Cell Incharge Ved Sharma, Cooperative Cell Convenor Ankush Gupta, and Convention Coordinator HS Pammi, while also witnessing the participation from Dr. Nidhi Pathania, Veena Bakshi, D... |
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