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| Meeting of Panel Lawyers held at G’bl, stress laid on effective delivery of Legal Aid Services | | | Ganderbal, August 13 (Scoop News)- Pursuant to the calendar of activities for the month of August 2025, a meeting of panel lawyers was conducted today in the office chamber of the Secretary, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Ganderbal.
The meeting, chaired by Secretary, DLSA Ganderbal, Sheikh Babar Hussain, brought together panel lawyers from DLSA Ganderbal, TLSC Ganderbal, and TLSC Kangan, with an objective to discuss challenges in case management and sharing best practices, ensuring high standards in the provision of effective legal representation, addressing issues and challenges faced by panel lawyers in representing vulnerable populations.
During the meeting, Secretary, DL... |
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| | Cultural Unit Srinagar holds anti-drug awareness prog’s at GHSS Palapora | | |
Srinagar, August 13 (Scoop News)- Cultural Unit Srinagar of the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), in collaboration with the district administration Srinagar, today organised a series of anti-drug awareness programmes under the Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan.
The first programme was held at Government Higher Secondary School Palapora, Srinagar and was presided over by Principal, Nighat Parveen.
Cultural performances and motivational talks held during the event highlighted the harmful effects of substance abuse.
The event saw active participation from students, staff, and officials of the Information Department.
Later in the day, a similar programme was organised at... |
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| | NIT Srinagar faculty gets ₹73.92 lakh Ministry of Mines GOI | | |
Srinagar, August 13 (Scoop News)- A faculty member from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has secured a prestigious research grant of ₹73,92,450 from the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, for a project aimed at strengthening Jammu and Kashmir’s infrastructure through advanced material technology.
The three-year project, titled “Strengthening Jammu and Kashmir’s Infrastructure: Corrosion-Resistant and High Strength 6082 T6 Aluminium Alloy for Bridges and High Structures”, will be led by Dr. Deepak Kumar Naik, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, as the Principal Investigator (PI), along with Dr. Sandeep Samantaray, Assistant Professor, Civil E... |
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| | Ellahi Bagh Centre Athletes Shine with 100% Medal Tally at 4th Open Kashmir Pencak Silat Championship | | |
Srinagar, August 13 (Scoop News)- The athletes of Ellahi Bagh Centre put up a spectacular show at the 4th Open Kashmir Pencak Silat Championship, finishing with a flawless 100% medal tally. All 30 participants from the centre returned home with podium finishes — a clear reward for their dedication, discipline, and months of hard training.
The championship, held at the Indoor Sports Hall, Budgam, concluded after two days of intense and spirited competition. Organised by the District Budgam Pencak Silat Association in collaboration with the Pencak Silat Association of J&K, the event was conducted under the banner of Marhoom Allama Aga Syed Mohammad Baqir Al-Moosavi Al-Najafi. Around... |
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| | SIA Kashmir conducts raids at 8 locations across Srinagar | | |
Srinagar, August 12 (Scoop News)-The State Investigation Agency (SIA) has launched exhaustive searches at 8 locations in District Srinagar as part of its ongoing investigation into a case FIR No. 56/1990, registered at Police Station Nigeen, Srinagar now being investigated by SIA Kashmir.
The case pertains to the killing of a Kashmiri Pandit Sarla Bhat, a nurse at SKIMS Soura, who was brutally killed by terrorists 36 years ago.
These strategic searches which were conducted at 8 locations throughout District Srinagar have resulted in the recovery of some incriminating evidences, which will help in unearthing the whole terrorist conspiracy with an ultimate aim to deliver Justice to ... |
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| | MLA Kulgam presides over distribution/ fitment camp | | | Kulgam, August 12 (Scoop News)-A distribution-cum-fitment camp under the Samagra Shiksha was today organized at Government Middle School Bongam.
The event, presided over by the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLSA) Kulgam, M.Y. Tarigami, was organized by Zonal Education Office Kulgam in collaboration with an expert team from ALIMCO, Kanpur for the distribution of aids and appliances among Children with Special Needs (CWSNs) assessed under the Inclusive Education initiative.
Prominent dignitaries present on the occasion included DDC Chairperson, M Afazal Parray; DDC Member Kulgam-B, Gh. Mohi-ud-Din; DDC Member Qaimoh, M Abass Rather and Chief Education Officer Kulgam, M Shabir.
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| | JKEDI hosts special event on ‘Entrepreneurship in J&K: Possibilities & Prospects’ | | |
Srinagar, August 12 (Scoop News)-: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) on Tuesday organised a special event titled “Entrepreneurship in Jammu and Kashmir: Possibilities & Prospects” at its Main Campus, Pampore.
The keynote address was delivered by noted former bureaucrat Khursheed Ahmad Ganai, drawing a diverse audience of stakeholders, students, startups, aspiring entrepreneurs and JKEDI faculty.
Secretary in Industries & Commerce Department and Director JKEDI, Khalid Jahangir, underlined the institute’s focus on preparing entrepreneurs to contribute to the Viksit Bharat 2047 mission, India’s vision of becoming a developed nation by its centennial y... |
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| | Satish Sharma highlights youth empowerment, sports promotion at Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme | | |
Srinagar, August 12 (Scoop News)-Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, and Information Technology, Satish Sharma, today highlighted the immense potential of youth in ensuring the transformation of Nation.
He was addressing the students and faculty at the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme held at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS).
Director SKIMS, Dr Ashraf Ganie, Additional Director, Zahoor Ahmad Mir, Senior faculty members and students were present on the occasion.
Describing the programme as a vision for a “Viksit Bharat”, a developed India, where youth play a central role in shaping the nation’s future, the Minister said since In... |
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| | CM Omar Abdullah visits Shalimar Garden to take stock of restoration works | | |
Srinagar, August 12 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited the historic Mughal Garden Shalimar to inspect the ongoing conservation works being undertaken with the assistance of JSW Foundation under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by the Commissioner Secretary, Floriculture, Gardens & Parks, Director Floriculture Kashmir and representatives of the JSW Foundation.
During the visit, the Chief Minister inspected various key heritage monuments of the garden, including the Pink Pavilion, Rani Mahal, and Black Pavilion. Detailed briefings were given regarding the progress of restoration and conservation activities.... |
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| | Announce J&K’s statehood dates, end doubts and chaos among people: Hakeem Yaseen to PM, HM | | |
Budgam, August 11 (Scoop News)- People’s Democratic Front (PDF) President and former minister Hakeem Yaseen today called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to end the prevailing uncertainty over Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood by announcing a clear timeline for its restoration.
Addressing a one-day party convention at Arizal in the Khansahib constituency of central Kashmir’s Budgam district, Hakeem Yaseen said political leaders and the public have been left in doubt for weeks over the promised statehood.
“Rumours and speculation are creating further confusion among the masses. If J&K is truly the ‘Taj of India’, as the Union Government often d... |
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| | Dr. Mehboob Beg Condemns Manhandling of JKPCC President Tariq Hameed Karra During Hunger Strike | | |
Srinagar, August 11 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (JKPDP) unequivocally condemns the deplorable manhandling of Shri Tariq Hameed Karra, President of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), during a peaceful hunger strike at Shaheedi Chowk, Jammu, on August 10, 2025. The hunger strike, part of the JKPCC’s “Hamari Riyasat, Hamara Haq” campaign, was organized to demand the full restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, a cause that resonates deeply with the aspirations of the people of the region.
Dr. Mehbooba Beg, Chief Spokesperson of JKPDP, expressed profound dismay over the incident, stating, “The manhandling of Shri Tariq Hameed Karr... |
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| | Assigning powers to unelected LG to nominate 5 members to Assembly undermines electoral democratic process: Tarigami | | |
Srinagar, August 11 (Scoop News)-CPI(M) leader and MLA Kulgam, Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami on Monday said that the Union Home Ministry’s justification for empowering the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Jammu and Kashmir to nominate five members to the Legislative Assembly is a clear attempt to undermine the electoral democratic process in the region.
“This move is yet another step in eroding democratic norms. The LG himself is an unelected nominee of the government, and giving him the authority to nominate members to the Assembly runs contrary to the very spirit of representative democracy,” Tarigami said.
He recalled that earlier measures, including the delimitation exercise, w... |
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| | "Dr. Zarabi’s wisdom and vision will guide us for generations,": Dir NIT Srinagar | | |
Srinagar, August 11 (Scoop News)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Monday mourned the sudden demise of Dr. M.J. Zarabi, former Chairman of the Board of Governors, and expressed heartfelt condolences to his family.
The entire NIT Srinagar community, including teaching, administrative, non-teaching staff, and scholars, led by In-Charge Director Prof. (HAG) Roohi Naaz, Registrar, Deans, HODs, and HoCs, gathered near the Main Fountain Park for a condolence meeting. A two-minute silence was observed, and prayers were offered for the departed soul.
In his message, Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Binod Kumar Kanaujia, paid rich tributes to Dr. Zarabi, describing him as a ... |
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| | CUKashmir’s deptt of DCJ, IT starts weeklong student induction programme | | |
Ganderbal, August 11 (Scoop News)-Department of Communication and Journalism (School of Media Studies) in collaboration with the Department of Information Technology (School of Engineering), Central University of Kashmir (CUK), started a one-week Student Induction Programme (SIP) “Deeksharambh” (in offline and online mode) for newly admitted Postgraduate (PG) and Undergraduate (UG) students at the Tulmulla Campus here Monday.
In his address, Dean Academic Affairs and Dean School of Media Studies, Prof. Shahid Rasool, extended a warm welcome to the students and congratulated them for securing admission in CUKashmir. He emphasised the importance of induction programmes in shaping the aca... |
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| | J&K Police organises mega Tiranga rallies across PD Awantipora & Handwara | | |
Srinagar, August 11 (Scoop News)-As part of the ongoing celebrations under the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga & Meri Maati Mera Desh campaigns’, J&K police along with civil admin organised mega Tiranga rallies across PD Awantipora & Handwara.
In Awantipora, the ‘Tiranga Rally’, was flagged off from District Police Lines Awantipora and saw enthusiastic participation from youth, community members, civil society representatives, and officers from Police, CRPF, and Civil Administration including MLA Tral, SSP Awantipora, ADC Awantipora, Addl. SP Awantipora. Participants carried the tricolour with pride, raising patriotic slogans. Speaking on the occasion, officers highlighted the significance of the na... |
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| | GDC Ganderbal mourns the tragic demise of student Nazakat Ali Khatana | | |
Srinagar, August 11 (Scoop News)- The Principal, staff, and students of Government Degree College, Ganderbal express their profound grief and heartfelt condolences on the untimely demise of Nazakat Ali Khatana, a cherished member of Batch 2024 (Roll No. 242021, Reg. No. 17206-GBL-2024). Nazakat tragically lost his life in a drowning incident on August 10, 2025, at Madhumati, Bandipora.
Nazakat was known among his peers and teachers as a sincere, punctual, and dedicated student. His passing is an immense loss to the institution and the community.
In this time of deep sorrow, the college community stands in solidarity with the bereaved family. “We pray to Almighty Allah to g... |
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| | J&K youth have potential for societal transformation: Sakeena Itoo | | |
Srinagar, August 11 (Scoop News)- Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today remarked that the youth of Jammu and Kashmir have the potential to bring positive changes in the society and they need to be supported in order to establish a developed and just society.
The Minister made these remarks while addressing the valedictory session of Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect programme organised by Cluster University Srinagar (CUS) at Amar Singh College here.
In her address, the Minister said that the young generation can bring positive change in the society by creating awareness regarding various societal issues like drug abuse, health and hygi... |
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| | Committee on Environment calls for robust sanitation mechanism in rural areas | | |
Srinagar, August 11 (Scoop News)- The Committee on Environment of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today stressed the need for implementing a robust and effective sanitation mechanism in rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Committee made this recommendation during a meeting held at the Legislative Assembly Complex in Srinagar under the chairmanship of Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami.
Members including Peerzada Mohammad Sayed, Dr. Sajjad Shafi, Peerzada Feroze Ahmad, Khurshied Ahmad, Mushtaq Guroo, Irshad Rasool Kar and Darshan Kumar also participated in the meeting.
The Committee thoroughly examined the inputs and suggestions of members regarding Faecal Sludge and Septage ... |
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| | LG expesses grief over death JK police personal in accident | | |
Srinagar, August 11 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha has expressed deep grief over the death of J&K Police's PSI Sachin Verma of 23 Bn IRP and PSI Shubam Seth of 21 Bn IRP in a tragic road accident in Nowgam area of Srinagar.
“Anguished by tragic road accident in Nowgam, Srinagar. It is deeply saddening that two PSIs Sachin Verma and Shubam Seth have lost their lives. We will never forget their exemplary service to the nation. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. The nation stands firm with them during this hour of grief,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
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