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| Hakeem Yaseen condemns alleged humiliation of JKAS officer, seeks strict action | | |
Srinagar, October 16 (Scoop News)-Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) president and former Cabinet Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Friday strongly condemned the alleged use of abusive language against a senior Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officer by an IAS officer during an official meeting, demanding an impartial probe and strict action against those found responsible.
Yaseen said the incident raised serious concerns about the dignity of local civil service officers and highlighted the administrative imbalance that had emerged following the reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir.
He alleged that the purpose for which Assembly elections were conducted in Jammu and Kash... |
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| | NIT Srinagar hosts ABC programme on sustainable metallurgy, green energy transition | | |
Srinagar, October 16 (Scoop News)- The Alumni Association of NIT Srinagar, in collaboration with the Office of the Dean of Alumni and International Affairs, organised an Alumni Back to Campus (ABC) Programme featuring distinguished alumnus Dr. Ing Ubaid Manzoor, Project Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials, Germany.
The programme was hosted by Prof M. A. Shah, Dean of Alumni and International Affairs, along with Ms. Toyiba, Joint Secretary-II of the Alumni Association, NIT Srinagar.
During the interactive session, Dr. Manzoor emphasised that “the green energy transition is fundamentally a materials and metals transition,” highlighting the growing demand... |
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| | DJMC IUST organises national-level Film Festival 2026 | | |
Awantipora, October 16 (Scoop News)-The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organised the national-level Film Festival 2026 on Thursday. The festival brought together aspiring filmmakers and students from diverse educational institutions to celebrate cinema and creative storytelling.
As many as 27 short films and documentaries were screened on the occasion, of which 22 were shortlisted for the competition among school, college and university students participating from various states of India. A film from IUST titled ‘Deception’ by Afnan Manzoor bagged the best film award, ‘Compulsion’ from Amar Singh College rec... |
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| | NIT Srinagar sensitises students, staff on Cyber threats | | |
Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar organised a cyber security awareness session for mathematics students, research scholars and teaching and non-teaching staff, focusing on safe digital practices and prevention of cyber fraud.
The session, conducted by Dr Atendra Kumar, (Assistant Prof. Mathematics) covered key aspects of cyber hygiene, phishing attacks, password security, social engineering, data protection and responsible use of digital platforms.
In his message, Director NIT Srinagar, Prof Anurag Mishra, emphasised the need to build a digitally aware and security-conscious campus community, stressing the importance of responsib... |
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| | Master artisan Rafiq Ahmed Sofi makes Kashmir proud, wins National Award | | |
Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)-Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, has extended heartiest congratulations to the master artisan Rafiq Ahmed Sofi of Eidgah, Srinagar, on being conferred with the National Award 2025 in the Hand-Knotted Carpet category by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
Sofi is the sole awardee from Jammu & Kashmir in this category for 2025, winning it for a carpet that features intricate floral motifs, traditional architectural patterns and calligraphic elements.
In a press statement issued here today, a spokesman of the Department paid rich tributes to the master artisan for making the famed handicrafts and handloom sector of Kashmir... |
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| | Environment Committee reviews Anchar Lake conservation | | inspects SKIMS waste management; directs time-bound remedial action | |
Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)-The Committee on Environment of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, under the Chairmanship of MLA Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami, today conducted an extensive visit to Anchar Lake and its adjoining areas to assess the measures being undertaken by the Government for conservation, restoration and pollution control of the lake besides identifying further interventions required for its effective protection and sustainable management.
Members of the Committee, including MLAs Daleep Singh Parihar, Showkat Hussain Ganie, Javaid Ahmad Mirchal, Dr. Sajjad Shafi, Salman Sagar and Javaid Reyaz Bedar besides MLA Mubarak Gul, accompanied the Chairman during the... |
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| | J&K IMPARD begins JKAS Foundation Course for Officer Trainees Batch - 2024 | | Rahana Batul calls upon JKAS Officer Trainees to uphold Ethics and Professionalism | |
Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)- The JKAS Joint Foundation Course for the Officer Trainees Batch - 2024 was inaugurated today at J&K IMPARD Main Campus, Srinagar by the Director General J&K IMPARD, Rahana Batul.
The programme marked the commencement of the Foundation Course, aimed at providing newly recruited civil servants with essential administrative knowledge, professional competencies, and an understanding of the principles of good governance, public service delivery, and ethical conduct.
Addressing the participants, the Director General congratulated the officer trainees on embarking upon their careers in public service and emphasized the importance of integrity, impartiali... |
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| | Police Conducts Extensive Vehicle Checking Across Ganderbal To Strengthen Security Measures | | |
Srinagar, October 14 (Scoop News)-As part of its continued efforts to maintain peace, public safety and a robust security environment, Police in Ganderbal in coordination with the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), conducted extensive vehicle checking at various locations across the district. The nakas were established at multiple strategic locations and thorough checking of vehicles and verification of relevant documents was conducted.
The checking drive was aimed at strengthening security arrangements, preventing any unlawful activities, keeping a close vigil on suspicious movement and ensuring the smooth maintenance of law and order across the district.
Police remains committed... |
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| | J&K Police In Shopian Seized 01 Tipper & 03 Dumpers; Cases Registered | | |
Srinagar, October 14 (Scoop News)-Continuing its sustained crackdown on illegal mining, Shopian Police seized three dumpers and one tipper involved in the unauthorized extraction and transportation of minerals from different areas of the district.
During routine patrolling, a police party from Police Post Berthipora intercepted and seized one Dumper and one tipper while they were allegedly engaged in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals without valid royalty documents. In this connection, FIR No. 106/2026 registered at Police Station Keller under relevant provisions of law and investigations have been initiated.
In a similar action, police party from Police Post Wachi i... |
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| | J&K Police Recovers Stolen Vehicle In Kulgam | | |
Srinagar, October 14 (Scoop News)-J&K Police in Kulgam successfully recovered a stolen vehicle (Tata Mobile) bearing registration number JK03F1565, which was reported stolen on 12/10/2026.
In connection with the theft, an FIR had been registered at Police Station Kulgam. Acting on the matter, after strenuous efforts and by using all available means, the stolen vehicle was successfully traced and recovered from Tulinowpora, in the vicinity of GQ Public School. Further investigation in the case is going on.
Police remains committed in safeguarding public property and ensuring the safety and security of citizens.
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| | J&K Police Arrests 07 Drug Peddlers, Contraband Substances Recovered | | |
Srinagar, October 14 (Scoop News)-Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested seven drug peddlers in separate operations in Anantnag, Baramulla and Bandipora and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
In Anantnag, Police Station Bijbehara intercepted a motorcyclist identified as Javaid Ahmad Mir son of Gh Hassan resident of Batigund Laribal. During checking, 2.08 kg of poppy straw was recovered from his possession. The motorcycle bearing registration number PB46U-2485 was also seized. Similarly, Police Station Bijbehara apprehended Farooq Ahmad Sheikh son of Late Ab Gani Sheikh ... |
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| | IUST observes Int’l Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2026 | | 
Awantipora, October 14 (Scoop News)- The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) observed the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) 2026 by organising a one-day workshop on the theme ‘Resilience Starts at Home’ on Tuesday. The programme was organised by the Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction (CDRR) and the Disaster Risk Reduction Club, in collaboration with the Office of the Proctor, to promote disaster preparedness and community-level resilience.
Welcoming the participants, Dr. Irfan Maqbool Bhat, Coordinator, CDRR, highlighted the Centre’s ongoing capacity-b... |
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| | MD NHM chairs Introductory review Meeting of NHM J&K | | Stresses strengthening Healthcare Delivery and Infrastructure | |
Srinagar, October 13 (Scoop News)-Athar Amir Ul Shafi Khan, Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Jammu & Kashmir, today chaired a comprehensive introductory review meeting to evaluate ongoing performance, financial progress, human resource frameworks, and healthcare infrastructure across the Union Territory.
Reviewing annual financial planning, resource allocations, and fund utilization patterns, the Mission Director emphasized transparent and efficient fund management to support robust healthcare delivery across all districts. Highlighting maternal and child health indicators, the meeting noted that J&K continues to maintain exceptional performance through high instituti... |
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| | JKEDI concludes Entrepreneurship & Skill Development Programme under RAMP Scheme | | |
Srinagar, October 13 (Scoop News)-The Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), Srinagar, today successfully concluded the Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESDP) under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme at the Govt. College for Women, M.A Road, Srinagar.
The program was organised in collaboration between JKEDI and Govt. College for Women, M.A Road, Srinagar at the district level.
The 20-day training programme drew an enthusiastic response from students, who participated actively throughout the sessions.
Professor Dr. Yasmeen Farooq , Principal of the college, attended as the Guest of Honour. The valedictory function ... |
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| | Police solve theft case in Baramulla, recover stolen gold earrings | | |
Srinagar, October 13 (Scoop News)-Police in Baramulla have solved a theft case reported at Police Station Baramulla, recovering the stolen earrings through effective investigation, technical analysis and CCTV footage.
On 12/10/2026, Police Station Baramulla received a written complaint from Fayaz Ahmad Khan, a resident of Kanlibagh, Baramulla, regarding the disappearance of his wife’s earrings from their residence on October 4, 2026, when the family was away in Srinagar.
Accordingly, FIR No. 167/2026 was registered at Police Station Baramulla, and investigation was initiated.
During the course of investigation, the domestic helper was questioned, and with the assistance of techni... |
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| | Kashmir Needs Sustainable Industries to Generate Jobs, Protect Environment: Jagmohan Singh | | | Srinagar, October 13 (Scoop News)-All Party Sikh Coordination Committee Chairman Jagmohan Singh Raina has called for a sustainable and environment-friendly industrial development policy for Jammu and Kashmir, stressing that new industries must generate long-term employment opportunities for local youth without compromising the Valley’s fragile ecology.
Raina said the experience of several industrial ventures in the past highlighted the need for careful planning and a thorough assessment of the economic viability of proposed projects before their establishment.
Referring to the closure or poor performance of industrial units, including the HMT factory and other manufacturing ventures,... |
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| | CUKashmir starts international conference on ‘English language | | literature and digital futures’ | |
Ganderbal, October 13 (Scoop News)- Department of English, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), on Monday started a three-day online international conference “From Words to Worlds: English Language and Literatures – Reimagining Margins, Ecologies and Digital Futures.”
Prof. Sandhya Tiwari, Professor and Head, Department of English, and Convener of the conference, delivered the welcome address and presented the concept note. Explaining the rationale behind the conference title, she said the deliberations seek to explore how English creates multiple worlds encompassing Dalit, tribal, gendered, ecological and digital perspectives. She added that the three-day conference would feat... |
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