Wednesday, March 29, 2023
 
 Top Stories of The Day
NIT Sgr gets 8th rank in DataQuest rankings among govt. run T-Schools in India
Director, Registrar NIT Srinagar extend greetings
Srinagar,March 29 (Scoop News)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has secured 8th rank in DataQuest Ranking of Top T-Schools among government run technological institutions in India for the year 2023. The rankings were released by DataQuest (a leading IT magazine) in 18th edition DQ-CMR Survey top-technological-schools 2023. It focuses on T-Schools and their contribution to key skills in the technology industry and ranks them through a comprehensive evaluation process. As per the top rankings released by DataQuest in March 2023 edition, NIT Srinagar has secured 8th rank among technological institutions in government run category in India. Apart from that NIT Srinagar has also secured 28th rank among top 100 technological colleges both in private and government category run institutions in the country.Similarly, NIT Srinagar has also secured 9th rank in north Indian engineering government colleges. As per Dataquest, selected technological schools are providing a diverse range of courses for students. While the average number of research papers is substantially ...
 
 
 Top Stories of the Day
Atal Dulloo asks for priority movement of fertilizers, fruit laden trucks in, out of Kashmir
Jammu, March 29 (Scoop News)-Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department (APD), Atal Dulloo, today asked the officers for prioritizing movement of fertilizers and fruit laden trucks in and outside the Kashmir valley during a meeting held here at Civil Secretariat. The meeting was attended by Secretary in Agriculture Production Department, Inspector General of Police Traffic J&K, Special Secretary APD, Directors of Horticulture Jammu/Kashmir, Directors of Agriculture Jammu/Kashmir, Director of Horticulture P&M, SSP Traffic Rural Kashmir/Jammu, SSP National Highway, Chairman of Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers Union, President of Fruit Mandi Sopore, President of CA Stor...

DC Srinagar visits Psychiatric diseases Hospital, SMHS De-Addiction Center
inspects treatment/Counseling facilities for victims of Drug Abuse
Srinagar,March 29 (Scoop News)-The Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad here on Wednesday undertook a visit to Govt Psychiatric Diseases Hospital, Kathi Darwaza and Drug De-Addiction Centre at SMHS Hospital to oversee the facilities being provided to the victims of Drug Abuse. During the visit, the DC was accompanied by Chief Planning Officer, Mohammad Yaseen Lone, Principal ITI, Bagh-i-Dilawar Khan, Anisa Parvez Principal ITI, Bemina, Dr Shafaqat Principal Govt. Polytechnic College, Imiyaz Ahmad, Gogji Bagh, Project Manager, JKPCC, Sajad Ahmad, Incharge Drug De-Addiction Centre, GMC Srinagar, Dr Yasir Rather , Medical Superintendent, Govt Psychiatric Hospital, Dr Aijaz, Nod...

J&K gets maiden twin Centre of Excellence in Handicrafts, Carpet Sector
Srinagar,March 29 (Scoop News)-Craft Development Institute (CDI) and Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT), Baghi-Ali-Mardan, Nowshera, Srinagar have been declared as J&K’s maiden “Centre of Excellence” (CoE) in Handicrafts and Carpet Sector. The Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir (DHHK) had submitted two proposals in the month of February 2022 to Handicrafts and Carpet Sector Skill Council of India for recognizing CDI and IICT as Centre of Excellence in Traditional and Heritage Crafts. The twin Centre of Excellence in skilling ecosystem have been envisioned to be one stop resource centres for raising training standards, boost productivity, address emerging skill-...

Div Com signs MoU with JSW Foundation for development of facilities at Shiv Khori Shrine
Jammu, March 29 (Scoop News)-Divisional Commissioner Jammu and Chairman of Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board, Ramesh Kumar signed an MoU with JSW Foundation for the development and restoration of facilities at Shiv Khori Shrine. Major works to be undertaken include refurbishment of food kiosks and resting shelters, installation of a sound system along pathways, provision of rain shelter branches and dustbins along pass ways, refurbishment of existing Ghats, beautification, development of four meditation centres, construction of a reception centre with refreshment facilities, installation of sig...

 
 Ladakh News
Quality education in Govt. Schools top priority of LAHDC Kargil: Feroz Khan
Kargil,March 29 (Scoop News)-Chairman/Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan today visited Government Higher Secondary School, Choskore and interacted with the staff and students of the institution. During his visit to Choskore, the CEC said providing quality education at Government School is the top most priority of the present dispensation at LAHDC Kargil. Khan interacted with the staff and students of the institution and stressed on the need to improve the relation between students and teachers and the environment of education. He further said that the enrolment needs to be enhanced in the school. The CEC advised the parents to enroll their children in class...

EC Tashi reviews status of CRF, PMGSY Project for Zanskar
Appreciates role of MP Ladakh in sanctioning the project
Kargil, March 29 (Scoop News)-Executive Councilor Tourism, RD and Zanskar Affairs, LAHDC, Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi today chaired a meeting to review the status of various projects sanctioned under Central Road Fund (CRF) and Pardhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojna (PMGSY) for Zanskar Sub Division in the past one year at Council Secretariat Kargil. SE PWD, R&B Kargil, Abdul Mutalib, Executive Engineer PMGSY and other concerned officials were present in the meeting. SE Abdul Mutalib briefed about the status of the project sanctioned under CRF of Rs 93.43 cr for Zanskar Sub Division. He informed that the tendering of two bridges one each in Pishu and Bakarsey villages are at completion st...

GDC Khaltse organises orientation programme on New Education Policy
Leh, March 29 (Scoop News)- An orientation programme on New Education Policy (NEP) was organised by Government Degree College Khaltse at Govt. Higher Secondary School, Temisgam on March 29. A team of seven faculty members was led by Coordinator, NEP, GDC-Khaltse, Stanzin Deldan The NEP orientation programme was designed to make the students of 12th standard aware of the upcoming challenges, choices and options that they will face while taking admission in the undergraduate programmes in different colleges in Ladakh in the 2023 session. The speakers from the College gave a detailed introduction to the students regarding subject choice, their options in selecting minor and major subjects...

Health Dept. organises training on cervical screening using VIA
Leh, March 29 (Scoop News)-A training on visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) for screening of cervical cancer was organised for CHOs & ANMs by the Health Department, Durbuk Block at AB-HWC PHC Tangtse. Medical Officer, AB-HWC PHC Tangtse, Dr Tenzin Yeshi was the resource person. Incharge BMO spoke about the importance of cervical cancer screening and how visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) can be used as a cost-effective and reliable screening tool for early detection of cervical cancer. Dr Tenzin Yeshi gave a detailed presentation on normal anatomy of the cervix followed by the VIA procedure. He also provided a live screening demonstration allowing participants to observe a...

Big Boost for UIDAI in Ladakh; 83.09% of Population Holds Aadhaar
Advisor Narula chairs meeting of the State UIDIC to assess progress of work
Leh, March 29 (Scoop News)- To provide good governance, efficient, transparent and targeted delivery of subsidies, benefits and services to the people of Ladakh, the Advisor Ladakh, Umang Narula, chaired a meeting of the State Unique Identification Implementation Committee (UIDIC) at the Civil Secretariat, Leh. Constituted by the UT Administration in September 2022 for Ladakh, the State Unique Identification Implementation Committee (UIDIC) is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the unique identification system in Ladakh. The system aims to provide a unique identification number to every individual in the UT, and to streamline government services and welfare schemes. In the...

2-day Ladakh Literary Conference concludes at Kargil
Kargil,March 28 (Scoop News)-The two-day Ladakh Literary Conference organized by Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (LAACL) Kargil concluded today at Conference Hall Baroo. On the occasion, Executive Councilor, RD, Tourism and Zaskar Affairs, Er Phunsok Tashi was the chief guest besides Director Kargil Campus, University of Ladakh, Kaneez Fatima, Deputy Secretary LAACL Kargil, Nazir Ahmed were present besides prominent poets, historians, scholars and writers from Ladakh were also present. Speaking on the occasion EC Tashi congratulated LAACL for organizing the event at such a large scale. He said the program will not only aware the general public about the rich art cult...

CEC Feroz Khan visits GMS Shilikchey, Bagh-e-Khumaini, Andoo
Kargil,March 28 (Scoop News)-Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan today visited Government Middle School Shilikchey, Bagh-e-Khumaini and Andoo. The CEC took a detailed assessment of infrastructure, academic activities and other issues related to the respective schools. Councilor Poyen Constituency, Mohd Amin, Chief Education Officer, Kargil Mushtaq Ahmad Executive Engineer R&B besides other concerned officers accompanied the CEC during the tour. The CEC took a detailed assessment of the academic activities and gave a patient hearing to issues and grievances forwarded by teachers and Village Education Committee. CEC has also enquired about roll statement and Teacher posted. ...

Kargil Courier airlifted over 3200 passengers during road closure period
Kargil, March 28 (Scoop News)-The AN-32 Kargil Courier Service operated today and airlifted 39 passengers from Jammu to Kargil. The Kargil Courier Service started on January 18 2023 and in total 3228 passengers availed the service of AN-32 and IL-76 Aircrafts provided by the Indian Air Force for the residents of Kargil. The Courier Service operates in winter months, during the period of closure of Zojila. IL-76 sorties were arranged between Srinagar-Leh, Jammu-Leh, and Chandigarh-Leh for the stranded passengers on the personal intervention of Lt. Governor Ladakh Brig (Dr) BD Mishra. Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmed Khan, Commissioner/Secretary to Govt. Civil Aviation/ Di...

 
 Debate
Saudi-Iran Rapprochement: A Victory for China
Asad Mirza The manner in which China has brokered a peace deal between two arch foes: Saudi Arabia and Iran may help China to emerge as a global peacemaker, eclipsing the USA. Last week a major diplomatic coup was staged by China, when it announced the results of its successfully mediated efforts, of bringing two old foes at the negotiating table and signing a friendship deal. The Chinese-brokered Saudi-Iran rapprochement comes as a major diplomatic breakthrough between two regional neighbours after years of mutual animosity, suspected attacks and tales of rivalry between the two countries. The move also represents Beijing’s first foray into Middle Eastern politics,...

Majoritarianism on March in Israel
Asad Mirza The Israeli Parliament has given initial approval to several pieces of legislation, including a Bill protecting the prime minister from being declared unfit for office, or incapacitated, and another to allow settlements in the northern West Bank. Israel's Parliament, The Knesset, on 14 March advanced a Parliamentary Bill that would let lawmakers pass laws that the Supreme Court cannot overturn - a key piece of legislation in Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies' proposed judicial overhaul that has divided the country. The new Bill aimed at weakening the Supreme Court passed first reading, alongside a bill that would protect PM from removal, and another that would al...

ExploitingTechnology To Undermine Democracy
Asad Mirza A recent disconcerting report based on an investigation carried by 30 global media outlets, including the Guardian and Der Spiegel, claims to have exposed a team of freelance units based in Israel, which disrupt elections and manipulate public opinion using disinformation campaigns. Undercover reporters recorded a group of covert cyber influence specialists as they pitched their services for seeking fresh business, which involve using disinformation campaigns, false intelligence, hacks and blackmail to promote their clients’ interests. The group, which calls itself ‘Team Jorge’, claims to have worked on dozens of presidential elections around the world and charges m...

US Weapons for Beleaguered Russia courtesy Taliban
Asad Mirza Indeed, war and political circumstances can make you sleep with your enemy, and despite different ideologies they can also make opponents strange bedfellows. As per the reports of the British media, Russia is eyeing weapons left by the hastily withdrawing US forces in 2021 in Afghanistan. To secure these arms Russian diplomats are reported to be wooing the Taliban elements of the caretaker government in Afghanistan. British tabloid The Sun reported last week, citing a Telegram channel that a ‘Kremlin insider’, has said that Russia is seeking weapons from Afghanistan, including those left behind by the US in 2021. Though Moscow denies these claims, Ukrainian and W...

Govt-SC conflict: is it one upmanship?
Straight Talk
K B Jandial The Indian legal system is among the oldest in the world with its law & jurisprudence dating back to centuries, forming a living tradition which has evolved with the lives of its diverse people. India’s commitment to law is manifested in the Constitution which constituted India as a sovereign democratic republic with a well-defined division of power between the legislature, the executive and the judiciary, three pillars of democracy. The Constitution prevents encroachment of power by any of these organs. However, it makes the judiciary a trustee of democracy and fundamental rights of the people. An independent judiciary with power of ‘judicial review’ (not ‘judicial...

Assad, A Pariah No More
Asad Mirza Russia, Turkiye and UAE have initiated plans to start talks with Basher Al-Assad, an unthinkable step till date, and establish peace once again in war torn Syria. It seems as if the pariah of the Arab world, Bashar Al-Assad may soon get a reprieve, as the global and regional powers rally together to forgive him and try to bolster his regime. The latest efforts may also result in further weakening of the US influence in the region. Turkish efforts This change in Turkish stand is sponsored by Assad’s major military ally Russia and the UAE, which have sought to improve Assad’s standing in the Middle East to help balance Iranian influence in Syria. Whereas sever...

Saudi-Iran Ties on Mend
Asad Mirza Recent developments in Saudi, Iran relations seems to be on an upswing and may lead to a better understanding amongst two old foes besides unfolding a new regional and global security paradigm. It seems as if in this winter season, the ice between two largest Muslim countries i.e. Saudi Arabia and Iran, has started melting. One claims to be the leader of the Sunni domination, while the other is the Shiite leader. Though this difference doesn’t hold any importance in difference of opinion between the two on various regional and global issues. However, it seems that the current Saudi dispensation, led by Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman is ready to forget...

India To Stamp Its Legacy At G-20
Asad Mirza Occupying the Presidency of the G-20 and UNSC offers India a unique chance to leave its legacy and make the voice of the Global South and developing world heard at these two august fora. By assuming the Presidency of the G-20 and UNSC, for one year and one month respectively, for next one-year India gets a unique opportunity for the country to contribute to the global agenda on pressing issues of international importance. G-20 is the premier forum for international economic cooperation representing around 85 per cent of the global GDP, over 75 of the worldwide trade, and about two-thirds of the world population. During the G-20 Presidency, to show its resolve t...

 Jammu News
Advisor Bhatnagar extends Ramnavami greetings
Jammu,March 29 (Scoop News)-Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar has extended his warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. In his message, Advisor Bhatnagar remarked that this sacred festival marks the celebration of Lord Ram’s life of righteousness and truth. He added that on this great occasion we all need to spread Lord Ram’s noble message of righteous conduct and renew our commitment to his ideals. The Advisor also prayed for peace, progress and prosperity of entire Jammu and Kashmir. ...

DDC Udhampur inspects ongoing works of Devika Project
Udhampur, March 29 (Scoop News)- District Development Commissioner, Krittika Jyotsna conducted a tour of Udhampur town to inspect the ongoing execution works of the Devika Project today. During the tour, the DDC visited various locations in the interior of the city to get a first-hand report on the progress of works. The Executive Engineer informed her that the sewer network of the project is nearing completion and that all major sewer lines have been laid. Work on laying sewer lanes and their offshoots is ongoing along with household connections in Zone 2 and 3. It was informed that the work of laying major sewer lines along both banks of Holy River Devika has been completed. In additio...

Dulhasti Power Station organized One-day Hindi Training Programme
Jammu, March 29 (Scoop News)-In order to ensure effective compliance of the Official Language Policy, a one day Hindi Training on Official Language Implementation was organized at Power Station on 29th March 2023. In this workshop, employees from different departments of Dulhasti Power Station were participated. During the Hindi Training all the participants were apprised of the various Official Language Acts, Rules and Articles enshrined in the Constitution. Information in respect with region-wise classifications of the country on the basis of implementation of Official Language and targets set by the Department of Official Language were given. Hindi-English dictionary, online collect...

J&K Admin promoting alcoholism, NC worried about youth’s future: Rattan Lal
Jammu,March 29 (Scoop News)-Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), Jammu while expressing serious concern over the rising drug menace across Jammu and Kashmir has slammed the Administration for opening of new liquor shops in every nook and corner of Jammu. In a statement issued to media here today, Rattan Lal Gupta while quoting Lok Sabha data said that more than 10 lakh people stand affected due to drug menace in J&K including 1 lakh women. He questioned the Govt for opening 26 new wine shops in J&K and its decision to allow sale of beer at general stores just to earn revenue, least bothering about the children and youth ...

FRA -a key legislation to empower tribes: Javaid Rahi
Bajlata,March 29 (Scoop News)-A day-long workshop with Gujjars and Bakkarwals Scheduled Tribe groups was held here today to provide them awareness about Forest Rights Act 2006 and its various provisions. The program was held under the chairmanship of noted Tribal Researcher Dr. Javaid Rahi. Local PRI members, Forest Right Committee members of different Panchayats took part in the meeting including BDC Chairman Bajalta Chowdhary Rehmat Ali, Sadiq Poodhh, Mohammad Shareif Chouhan ,Haji Mirza Bokda and Haji Zabeer Bakerwals. During the workshop, Forest Dwelling Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers groups were asked to give inputs about the problem they were facing ...

District Doda wins two awards in Kayakalp 2022-23
Doda, March 28 (Scoop News)-In the Kayakalp 2022-23 awards declared by the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, District Doda has been recognised for its excellence in public health facilities. The initiative encourages facilities to work towards standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Community Health Centre (CHC) Bhaderwah received a commendation award and Health and Wellness Centre (HWC) Dhar was named a winner under the Kayakalp Programme of the National Health Mission. Chief Medical Officer, Dr AH Zargar, congratulated both health facilities and expressed gratitude to the Block Medical Officers and staff for achieving this award. He hoped that all other facilities in the district wil...

DIPR Samba conducts awareness camps on government schemes
Samba, March 28 (Scoop News)-The Department of Information and Public Relations, Samba conducted a series of awareness camps to empower youth and the general public through the dissemination of information on various government-sponsored campaigns, schemes and programmes. The awareness programmes included nukkad nataks, cultural activities, skits and songs aimed at generating awareness for youth against drug abuse under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and reducing drug demand. The programmes also included information on self-employment schemes such as Mumkin, Mudra Yojana, Tejaswini, Sahtya and Rise Together. Other major government initiatives on Digital J&K and online services like revenue...

Doda: Youthon 2023 concludes with Chenab Rafting Championship
Doda, March 28 (Scoop News)- Youthon 2023, a mega youth festival which started earlier this month successfully concluded today. The festival was a grand success in revitalising Youth Clubs established in all 237 panchayats of the district. The festival culminated with the Chenab White Water Rafting Championship, Beach Volleyball, Discus Throw, Shot Put, fun activities, music and adventure at Shibnote Prem Nagar. The Chenab White Water Rafting Championship was opened by Deputy Commissioner, Vishesh Mahajan and Senior Superintendent of Police, Abdul Qayoom at Shibnote near Prem Nagar. The championship was organised by the District Administration in coordination with the White Water F...

 
 Kashmir News
PMC approves action plan for Silk Samagra-2, recommends for funding
Srinagar,March 29 (Scoop News)-The UT Level Project Monitoring Committee meeting of Sericulture Development Department, which is the apex committee for approval of projects under Silk Samagra-2, was held today under the Chairmanship of Director General Sericulture, Manzoor Ahmad Quadri. Among others the meeting was attended by Director Central, Sericultural Research and Training Institute, Central Silk Board (CSB), Pampore, Additional Directors of Sericulture Jammu/Kashmir, Assistant Secretary (Tech.) Regional Office, CSB, Ministry of Textiles New Delhi and senior officers of Sericulture Development Department and Central Silk Board. The objective of the meeting was to deliberate and ap...

World renowned Cranio Maxillofacial Surgeon to visit SKIMS Medical College in May
Srinagar,March 29 (Scoop News)-The general public of Jammu and Kashmir is informed that World Renowned Cranio Maxillofacial Surgeon, Professor Krishna Sham Rao (MBBS, FRCS England, MDS FDSRCS Ireland) from Bangalore is visiting SKIMS Medical College, Bemina from 17th to 24th May, 2023. The Surgeon will be operating complex facial surgeries at SKIMS Medical College-Hospital Bemina during this time. The patients having any kind of issues like Facial deformities, Nasal deformities, External Ear deformities, Craniofacial deformities and Cleft lip and cleft palate problems will be treated by the doctor. Notably, the patients will be operated free of cost by the surgeon. Srinagar,March 29 ...

Topper among 57 students from NIT Srinagar qualify GATE exam 2023
Director NIT Srinagar, Registrar extended greetings to GATE qualifiers
Srinagar,March 28 (Scoop News)- A topper from Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (MME) department among 57 students of National Institute Technology (NIT) Srinagar have qualified GATE exam 2023 (Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering) of which results were declared on Thursday, March 16. Ashutosh Kumar Yadav, a B.Tech student from the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (MME) Department has secured 85.67 percentile and bagged AIR-1 in Metallurgical Engineering. Similarly Aditya Nath from Mechanical Engineering Department has also secured AIR-47 in Mechanical Engineering. The figures include16 students of Civil Engineering, 13 in Mechanical Engineering, 7 in Metallurgical and...

Chairperson, INYAS, Prof. Dhaka delivered expert talk at Ganderbal School
Srinagar,March 28 (Scoop News)-To encourage creative thinking and innovation among school students, Chairman Indian National Young Academy of Science (INYAS) Prof. Rajendra S. Dhaka, Chairperson delivered expert talk at Syed Maqsood Model School in Kurhama area of central Kashmir's Ganderbal district. The program was aimed to encourage creative thinking and innovation among school students, under the Science Outreach Programme of INYAS, Prof Dhaka delivered his lecture on "Material Science and Technology for Society. The event was attended by more than 100 students and teachers from across Kashmir. It was coordinated by Dr. Vijay Kumar, Assistant Professor, NIT Srinagar, and a member of...

IUST hosts G20 University Connect
Awantipora,March 28 (Scoop News)- A one day programme on G20 University Connect was hosted by Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) in collaboration with the University of Kashmir and Central University of Kashmir. The function was attended by Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice Chancellor IUST (Patron) and Prof. Farooq ahmad Shah, Vice Chancellor CUK (Co-patron) while the Vice Chancellor University of Kashmir Prof. Nilofar Khan was the Chief Guest. In his address, Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo described the role of G20 block in framing Policies for addressing emerging world challenges especially, climate change, energy, food and water security, inclusivity etc and said th...

SSP Baramulla visits Blind School Sangri Baramulla
Distributes stationary items, induction heaters & laptop among students
Srinagar,March 28 (Scoop News)-SSP Baramulla Shri Amod Ashok Nagpure-IPS visited Blind School Sangri Baramulla and interacted with students. Besides, distributed stationary items, laptop & induction heaters among students under the aegis of Civic Action Programme. ASP Baramulla Shri RK Parihar, DySP DAR Baramulla and SHO PS Baramulla was also present on the occasion. SSP Baramulla while interacting with the students, stressed upon the them to take their studies seriously for better & successful future. He also urged that everyone should take part in sports activities as it helps to boost self-confidence, concentration, physical as well as mental health. He also stated that students sh...

Police organises drug abuse, cyber awareness programmes in Handwara
Two more Free Medical Camps organised in Anantnag
Srinagar,March 28 (Scoop News)-Police under the aegis of Civic Action Programme organised series of events and medical camps in Handwara, Ganderbal & Anantnag. In Kulgam, the awareness programmes regarding drug abuse and cybercrimes were organised at Handwara, Kralgund, Vilgam and Langate. The awareness programmes were chaired by SDPO Kralgund and SDPO Handwara along with SHOs of PS Vilgam, PS Handwara, PS Kralgund and IC PP Langate. The programmes were attended by PRI members, senior citizens, students and members of trading community. The participants were made aware of cybercrimes prevalent in day-today especially those related to use of social media, electronic banking, identi...

Police solves theft case in Budgam; 04 accused arrested
Stolen property worth lacs recovered
Srinagar,March 28 (Scoop News)-Police in Budgam have solved a theft case by arresting 04 accused persons involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen property worth lacs from their possession. On 01/02/2023, Police Station Magam received a written complaint from one person namely Jameel Jamsheed Magray son of Abdul Ahad Magray resident of Batpora Kanihama stating therein that during the intervening night of 31st Jan-1st Feb-2023, some unknown thieves have stolen iron rods weighing about 93 Quintals lying outside his Iron and Cement store titled MS Magray Cement Store at Batpora Kanihama. Accordingly, a case vide FIR number 13/2023 under relevant sections of law was registere...

 
 Other Stories
CUK’s DCJ holds condolence meeting
Ganderbal, March 29 (Scoop News)-Department of Convergent Journalism, School of Media Studies (SOMS) Central University of Kashmir (CUK) organized a condolence meeting to condole the demise of Ratna Kumari Moka, elder sister of Dr John Babu Koye, Senior Asst Prof. Dean SOMS Dr. Shahid Rasool, offered sympathies with Dr John Babu and said that the thoughts and prayers of the staff were with the bereaved family. He said the faculties and students of the SOMS stand shoulder to shoulder with the family at this difficult time. One-minute silence was also observed during which the attendees prayed for the departed soul. Head DCJ, Dr Arif Nazir, Dr. Nookaraju Bendakurthi, Dr. Akhtar, Mr. Syed...

CUK’s health centre holds eye check-up camp
Ganderbal, March 29 (Scoop News)-Under the G-20 University Connect, Health Centre of the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) in association with the ASG eye hospital Srinagar, organised a free eye check-up camp for the students and staff of the varsity at Tulmulla campus on Wednesday. As many as 150 people including the students, staff and the locals availed the services in the camp. They were assessed, advised and counselled by the experts regarding different eye ailments,” said an employee of the Centre, adding the aim of the medical camps like these is to provide basic quality health services to students and staff. On the spot auto-refraction and vision tests of the participants were ...

7-day NSS camp concludes
Ganderbal, March 29 (Scoop News)- The seven-day National Service Scheme (NSS) camp of the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) held under G-20 University connect, concluded with an interactive lecture on ‘Drug De-addiction’ held for the masses and students at Hanfia Model Secondary School, Gundirahman here Wednesday. The session started with recitation of the Holy Qur’an by Mr. Abid, from the Urdu Department. Speaking on the occasion, Finance Officer, & Programme Coordinator-NSS, Dr. Mehraj ud Din Shah said the objective of holding the camp is to educate the school children and public. He said the university will hold additional sensitisation programmes for students and masses under NS...

Principal Secretary ARI visits Kulgam, interacts with DDC, BDC, PRI members
Kulgam,March 29 (Scoop News)-Principal Secretary ARI & Trainings Department, Ashok Kumar Parmar today visited Kulgam and inspected development projects being executed in the district. During the visit, Principal Secretary convened an interactive meeting with DDC, BDC and Panchayat members to get first hand appraisal of their concerns, grievances and development issues. Deputy Commissioner Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat gave a brief detail about developmental scenario of the district. During the meeting, DDC Chairperson Mohammad Afzal Parrey, DDC, BDC and other PRI members highlighted various development issues of the district. They informed about the devastation caused by floods in 2014 and...

Director Employment J&K inaugurates Job Fair at Govt. Polytechnic College, Gogji Bagh
22 Companies participated; 24 youth provided on-spot offer letters, 337 candidates shortlisted for next rounds
Srinagar,March 29 (Scoop News)-In an endeavour to provide a convenient platform to the educated unemployed youth and to facilitate their interaction with the Private Companies and Employers for Training, Skilling and placement, District Employment & Counseling Centre (DE&CC) Srinagar today organised a one day Job Fair at Kashmir Govt. Polytechnic Gogji Bagh, Srinagar here. The Job fair was inaugurated by Director Employment J&K Nisar Ahmad Wani, in presence of Deputy Director Employment, DE&CC Srinagar Dr. Sheeba Inayat. Around 22 Private Companies and Skill Development Organisations operating in varied sectors and fields including M/S Zaydaan Renewable Energy Pvt. Ltd, M/S Dominos Piz...

JJM conducts 3-days handholding session of ISA representatives, Anganwadi & Asha workers
Budgam, March 29 (Scoop News)-ollowing the directions of Deputy Commissioner Budgam, S F Hamid, the Jal Jeevan Mission conducted a handholding session for ISA representatives, Anganwadi/ Asha workers, Water testing lab staff and Women PRIs . The programme was conducted by project management consultants of Mission Directorate Jal Jeevan Mission at three Sub divisions of Budgam including Beerwah, Chadoora and Khan Sahib for three consecutive days from March 27 for effective implementation of JJM in district Budgam. Respective Divisional Magistrates were chief guests on the occasion. Various training programmes were conducted from time to time in District Budgam for effective and time bo...

9th VIRASAT KAMALADEVI- A Cultural Festival to honour the memory of Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
from March 24th to 27th, 2023
New Delhi,March 29 (Scoop News)-Centre for Cultural Resources & Training (CCRT) organised a four days’ cultural festival titled ‘VIRASAT – Kamaladevi’ to honour the memory of Smt. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay, Founder & First Chairperson of CCRT from March 24th to 27th, 2023 in CCRT Campus Dwarka, New Delhi. According to Shri Rishi Vashist Director CCRT, “VIRASAT is a tribute to our founder Smt. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay. She was an inspiration and CCRT carries forward her legacy through this festival. VIRASAT comes at an appropriate time which PM Modi calls as the ‘Amrit Kaal – a period when...

K B Jandial IAS (Retd) was honoured by Public Relations Society of India
Jammu, March 29 (Scoop News)-K B Jandial IAS (Retd) was honoured by the Public Relations Society of India for his exceptional contributions in the field of Public Relations as Director of Information for J&K at a function at Jammu held reecntly to honour six celebrities ( Pride of Jammu). The other personalities hounred included Prof Shiv Nirmohi & Sh Jitender Udhampuri (both Padam Shree awardees), Ms Seema Sehgal, Ms. Abhilasha Bahuguna and Sh Ravinder Singh Jamwal. The awards were presented by the former Dy CM Sh Kavinder Gupta, Chairperson BOSE, Dr. Pariksiht Singh Manhas & Dr. Ajit ...

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IGR J&K changes Helpline number from 0194-3575911 to 0194-3100104
Farooq, Omar conveyed condolences
Reserve jobs for unemployed youth in industrial sector in J&K: Manjit Singh
SSP Ganderbal inaugurates Football Tournament
Power shutdown
Pavneet Kour demands basic amenities for people in Saroor
Lt Governor greets people on the commencement of sacred month of Ramzan
CCIK Greets People On Th Eve of Ramadan
Manjit Singh demands free of cost education for martyr’s children up to higher level
Lt Governor and Advisor extend Navratra greetings
 
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Shirya Bhatt: The Saviour of Kashmiri Hindus
When will you be happy?
Anti-women Taliban
Commemorating the struggle of women social reformers on International Women's Day
Miles Ahead… And More to Travel
Killing of Religious Minorities in Kashmir
Shiv Sutras And Signs Of Auspiciousness
Shivaji Maharaj and Muslim Society
Need to Reassess Composite Nationalism
How Kashmir is transforming into a paradise
 
 
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