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| J&K ACB Registers FIR against Officials and Beneficiaries over Illegal Construction and Encroachment at Rajbagh, Srinagar | | |
Srinagar, August 19 (Scoop News)-The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Srinagar has registered FIR No. 10/2026 following a Joint Surprise Check and subsequent verification into allegations of illegal construction of a multi-storey building in the flood basin/fringe area of River Jhelum at Rajbagh, Srinagar.
The verification revealed alleged violations in the grant and subsequent modification of building permissions, including substantial increase in the plinth area and building height without obtaining mandatory NOCs from concerned departments. It also revealed alleged encroachment of approximately 2.9 Kanals of State/Kahcharai land and construction over drainage infrastructure and within ... |
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| | DUJ and KUWJ (Delhi Unit) Condemn Raids on Journalist Ravi Nair's Home | | |
New Delhi, August 19 (Scoop News)-The DUJ and KUWJ (Delhi Unit) strongly condemn the Gujarat police raids conducted on August 17, 2026 at journalist Ravi Nair’s residences in Delhi and Kerala.
Following an FIR related to a Washington Post report co-authored by Nair about how the LIC was allegedly pressurized to invest in Adani group companies, the Gujarat police seized two phones and pendrives from his Kerala home. In Delhi, they also seized the laptop of Nair’s son and the laptop and iPad of his colleague, neither of whom are accused in the case. The police did not provide hash values of the devices, raising concerns about possible tampering.
Ravi Nair has been singl... |
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| | CEO FSSAI convenes interactive session with Food Business Operators | | assures support for strengthening food safety infrastructure | |
Jammu/Srinagar, August 18 (Scoop News)-Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Rajit Punhani, today chaired an interactive session with the representatives of Food Business Operators (FBOs), trade and industry associations and other stakeholders at the SKICC, Srinagar.
They discussed issues related to food safety, regulatory compliance, testing infrastructure, training and ease of doing business in Jammu and Kashmir.
The session was attended by Devesh Kumar Mahla, Director, Northern Region, FSSAI; Khalid Jahangir, Commissioner, Food & Drugs Administration, J&K; Joint Commissioner Food Safety, Deputy Commissioners Food Safety, Jammu/Kashmi... |
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| | DC Srinagar inaugurates ICT Labs in five Government Schools | | Calls for stronger public-private-community partnerships to advance equitable opportunities and sustainable social development | |
Srinagar, August 18 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, on Tuesday inaugurated state-of-the-art ICT Labs established in five Government Schools across the District under a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative funded by NTT DATA and implemented by ELFA International, marking a significant step towards strengthening digital education and expanding equitable access to technology-enabled learning opportunities.
The inauguration ceremony was held at Government Girls Higher Secondary School (GGHSS), Nawakadal, where Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and inaugurated the ICT Labs established in five educ... |
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| | NIT Srinagar begins UG admissions; 90 candidates enrol on first day | | PG admission process completed at the Institute | 
Srinagar, August 18 (Scoop News)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Thursday commenced admissions to its undergraduate programme, with around 90 candidates completing the admission process on the first day. The admissions will continue over the next few days.
The first phase of admissions began for the Civil Engineering programme, with 90 students completing their admission formalities on Thursday.
Dean Academic Affairs, Prof. B.A. Mir, said the Institute has put in place comprehensive arrangements to ensure a smooth and hassle-free admission process for students a... |
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| | J&K ACB files charge-sheet against 10 accused persons, including 07 SMC officers | | | Srinagar, August 18 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau produced Chargesheet in case FIR No. 06/2023 of P/S ACB Srinagar for the commission of offences U/S 5 (1) (d) r/w 5 (2) J&K PC Act Svt. 2006 120-B, RPC, Section 4(A) RD Act, Section 9-A r/w section 20 of Evacuees (Administration of Property) 1949 AD before the Hon’ble Court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption Srinagar against 10 accused persons including 07 officers of the Srinagar Municipal Committee (SMC) and 03 private individuals in connection with abuse of official position, criminal conspiracy, and conferring undue benefit to private beneficiaries.
The instant case was registered following allegations that off... |
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| | CGPWA celebrates I-Day, mass singing of Vande Mataram, patriotic songs | | 
Jammu,August 16 (Scoop News)-The Central Govt Pensioners’ Welfare Association, Jammu (CGPWA) celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day on 15th August at its Wazarat Road office premises with full national fervor and gaiety. More than sixty pensioners assembled to greet each other on Independence Day. On arrival, each was presented Tricolor Angvastr and a small flag.
The President, Kuldeep Khoda along with Dr Ashok Bhan, Ashok Angurana and B R Sharma hoisted the national flag amidst singing of national anthem. Earlier, all members jointly sang Vande Mataram for the first time. The highlig... |
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