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| IUST Organises Programme on Nature-Enabled Stress Reduction for Enhanced Student Learning | | |
Awantipora, December 04 (Scoop News)- The Mantaqi Centre for Science & Society (MCSS), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), in collaboration with the Department of Environment, Sustainability & Climate Change (DESCC), organised an outreach programme titled 'Nature Walk: An Initiative under Nature-Enabled Stress Reduction for Enhanced Student Learning' at the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAP) Park, Campus II.
The programme, held under the University’s initiative on science, society and well-being, aimed to highlight the positive impact of nature-based learning on mental health, stress reduction and academic performance. Dr. Dharam Chand, from DESCC and Coordin... |
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| | IUST Organises Programme on Nature-Enabled Stress Reduction for Enhanced Student Learning | | |
Awantipora, December 04 (Scoop News)- The Mantaqi Centre for Science & Society (MCSS), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), in collaboration with the Department of Environment, Sustainability & Climate Change (DESCC), organised an outreach programme titled 'Nature Walk: An Initiative under Nature-Enabled Stress Reduction for Enhanced Student Learning' at the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAP) Park, Campus II.
The programme, held under the University’s initiative on science, society and well-being, aimed to highlight the positive impact of nature-based learning on mental health, stress reduction and academic performance. Dr. Dharam Chand, from DESCC and Coordinator... |
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| | Cyber Police Foils Online Frauds In Budgam | | |
Srinagar, December 04 (Scoop News)- Cyber Police Budgam has intensified its action against rising cyber-enabled crimes, successfully recovering ₹15,87,593/- lost in various online fraud cases during October and November 2025. The unit also felicitated for recovering 52 lost or stolen mobile phones, worth approximately ₹1.5 lakh, through the CIER portal.
The recovered amounts were linked to complaints involving UPI frauds, fake social media deals, online marketplace scams, fraudulent loan apps, OTP misuse, and bogus investment offers. Acting swiftly, Cyber Police froze suspicious transactions, coordinated with banks and financial institutions, and tracked digital footprints to ensure ti... |
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| | Police Registers FIR Against Hotel for Violation of The Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 in Anantnag | | |
Srinagar, December 04 (Scoop News)- During routine inspections of hotels and guest accommodations in the Rafting Point general area, a police party from Police Station Pahalgam conducted checks to ensure compliance with legal and security regulations.
During the inspection, it was found that Hotel Golden Heritage, Rafting Point, Yenner, had accommodated two foreign nationals of Thailand. The hotel management deliberately concealed their stay and failed to submit the mandatory Form C online, which is required for reporting and registration of foreign nationals.
This act constitutes a clear violation of the provisions of The Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, which mandates strict ... |
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| | KP Recourse, Restitution, Rehabilitation & Resettlement Bill 2022 to come up in Rajya Sabha:AIKS garners support | | 
New Delhi, December 04 (Scoop News)- The Kashmiri Pandits ( Recourse, Restitution, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill 2022 is likely to come up for discussion in Rajya sabha on 5 December tabled by kashmiri origin Member of Parliament Vivek Tankha. The Private Bill was selected through a draw of lots in September earlier but couldn't come up for discussion as not reached. This time the President of India has again given a nod for this private bill that was conveyed by Rajya sabha secretariat on 14 November to Vivek Tankha. This private bill is aimed at Rehabilitation and resettlement of K... |
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| | DJMC IUST Holds Workshop on Podcasting | | |
Awantipora, December 03 (Scoop News)- The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), under its Industry Connect Initiative organised a workshop titled “PodCraft: Workshop on Podcasting Practices” with RJ Umar Nisar, podcaster and founder of Mashq Talks.
The programme, attended by students of Journalism and Mass Communication, aimed to introduce them to real-world podcasting and provide practical knowledge beyond classroom learning. During the workshop, RJ Umar familiarised the participants with the core elements of podcast production, including ideation, scriptwriting, audio aesthetics, branding, and publishing strateg... |
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| | J&K ACB presented Charge-Sheet against then Patwari Halqa Khanyar Srinagar | | and his touts in a trap case. | |
Srinagar, December 03 (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau presented Charge-sheet in case FIR No. 35/2022 registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 & section 120-B IPC at Police Station ACB Srinagar Kashmir against accused public servant namely Aijaz Ahmad Shegen, then Patwari Halqa Khanyar Srinagar and his touts, in a bribery case before the Hon`ble Special Judge Anti-Corruption Court Srinagar.
The FIR was registered on 01-09-2022 on a written complaint alleging therein that aforesaid accused demanded ₹7,000/- as bribe for issuance of revenue extracts in favour of complainant. During trap proceedings two touts namely Showkat Ahmad Budoo a... |
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| | SWD celebrates World Disability Day at Abhedananda Home, Solina Srinagar | | |
Srinagar, December 03 (Scoop News)- The Department of Social Welfare today observed the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by organizing a special programme at Abhedananda Home, Solina Rambagh, Srinagar.
This year’s global theme, “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress,” guided the day’s proceedings.
Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Sarmad Hafeez , was the chief guest on the occasion.
In his address, the Commissioner Secretary reaffirmed the department’s commitment towards building an inclusive society where every individual can live with dignity, access their rights and enjoy equal opportunities. He highlighted sever... |
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| | Constant efforts being made to create inclusive, accessible environment for SAPs across J&K: Sakeena Itoo | | 
Jammu, December 03 (Scoop News)- Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today said that the Government led by Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah is very particular about rights and needs of specially abled persons and constant efforts are being made to create an inclusive and accessible environment for Specially Abled Persons (SAPs) across Jammu and Kashmir.
The Minister stated this while addressing a grand event held at Convention Centre here to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, under the theme ‘Fostering disability-i... |
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| | Dulloo reviews implementation of 4 new Labour Codes | | Reforms to simplify processes, reduce penal provisions, and strengthen worker rights | |
Jammu, December 02 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting to review the implementation status of the four new Labour Codes, one of India’s most significant labour reforms aimed at simplifying compliance systems and improving worker welfare across Jammu & Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by the Secretary Labour & Employment, Secretary IT, Secretary Law, Labour Commissioner, Director Industries & Commerce Jammu and other senior officers.
The Chief Secretary noted that consolidation of multiple labour legislations into four streamlined codes marks a major milestone in enhancing the ease of doing business while reinforcing rights and protections f... |
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| | Modern charkhas provided in all Pashmina Spinning Centres of Handicrafts & Handloom Dept | | | Srinagar,December 02 (Scoop News)-In order to secure the indigenous process of hand-spinning of world-famous Pashmina wool, the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, has replaced traditional charkhas with 213 Modern Charkhas in all its 16 Pashmina Spinning Training Centres with an intake capacity of 20 trainees in each centre.
These training centres are functional in Srinagar, Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam, Baramulla, Ganderbal, Anantnag and Bandipora districts.
Sharing details in a press statement issued here today, a spokesman of the Department stated that the modern spinning charkhas designed by SKUAST Kashmir provide a healthy posture to the spinners, who earlier had to sit ... |
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| | Government Polytechnic Reasi organized various activities to observe World AIDS Day | | |
Jammu, December 02 (Scoop News)-Red Ribbon Club of Government Polytechnic College Reasi in collaboration with J&K State AIDS Control society organized various activities in the institution to commemorate the Worlds AIDS Day. The activities were conducted under the guidance of Principal Er Arun Bangotra, Government Polytechnic Reasi. The programme was designed to educate students and the local community about HIV/AIDS prevention, early detection, and the importance of eliminating stigma.
More than 50 students participated in the Poster making competition with great zeal and enthusiasm and expressed their thought through posters. The first prize went to Rinku Kumar 1st semester student o... |
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| | Action against illegal mining: Police seize 7 vehicles, 4 JCBs in Shopian, Pulwama | | |
Srinagar, December 02 (Scoop News)-In its sustained efforts to curb illegal mining activities, Police have seized four JCBs and seven vehicles involved in the unauthorized extraction and transportation of minerals in Shopian and Pulwama.
During routine patrolling, a police party from Police Station Shopian intercepted two JCBs and one dumper found extracting minerals illegally without valid royalty documents. Accordingly, FIR No. 259/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Shopian and investigation has been initiated.
In Pulwama, Police teams from Police Station Litter conducted focused drive checks at Rambi Ara, village Nikloora, and successfully i... |
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| | J&K Police solves 02 theft cases in Sopore; 02 accused arrested | | |
Srinagar, December 01 (Scoop News)- J&K Police in Sopore have solved 02 theft cases by apprehending 02 accused persons involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen property from their possession.
Police Station Bomai received a complaint from Abdul Rashid Mir, resident of Nathipora, regarding theft of goods from his shop, (Al-Fajar Departmental Store). Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 60/2025 under Sections 305, 331(4) BNS was registered and investigation was initiated. During the enquiry, several suspects were examined, and on 29 November 2025, one suspect person namely Ghulam Mohammad Lone, son of Abdul Jabbar Lone, resident of Yahama Handwara was brought in for questioni... |
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| | J&K Police solve fatal hit-and-run case in two hours in Kulgam | | |
Srinagar, December 01 (Scoop News)- J&K Police have successfully solved a fatal hit-and-run case within two hours of the incident in Kulgam.
Earlier today, a road accident occurred at Nipora, Mirbazar, in which Abdul Ahad Khanday son of Abdul Khaliq Khanday, (aged 87 years) resident of Nipora Mirbazar, was hit by an unknown vehicle while crossing the road. The injured was shifted to GMC Anantnag, where he was declared brought dead.
Acting swiftly, J&K Police obtained and analysed CCTV footage, through which the vehicle involved was identified as a white Mahindra Bolero bearing registration No. JK03L-9171. The said vehicle was subsequently seized. The driver involved in the accident... |
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| | Ex-CPMF Welfare Association asks GoI to address long-pending grievances | | ensure justice to retired CAPF personnel | |
Jammu, December 01 (Scoop News)- On the occasion of the 61st Raising Day of the Border Security Force (BSF), V. K. Sharma, Retired DIGP and Chairman of the Ex-Central Paramilitary Forces (CPMF), paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the force.
He extended heartfelt homage to all those who laid down their lives in service of the nation and saluted the courage of the Veer Naris, acknowledging their strength, resilience, and sacrifice.
Addressing a press conference today, Sharma praised the BSF for its unwavering vigilance, unmatched dedication, and steadfast commitment to the sovereignty and security of the country.
He conveyed his congratulations to officers, subordinate officers,... |
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