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| Sakeena Itoo expresses deep grief over loss of lives Kathua tragedy | | |
Srinagar, August 17 (Scoop News)-Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of lives and injuries to several persons in Kathua due to cloudburst and landslide incidents.
The Minister said that this heart-breaking tragedy has shaken every conscious soul of J&K and left several families devastated. She extended her heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families, praying for their courage and strength to bear the irreparable loss. She also prayed for speedy recovery of injured souls.
“Words fall short in moments of such grief. My thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost their loved ones”, S... |
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| | Satish Sharma expresses grief over Kathua Tragedy, assures support to affected families | | |
Srinagar, August 17 (Scoop News)- Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology and Transport, Satish Sharma has expressed deep grief over the tragic loss of four lives and injuries to several others caused by landslides and cloudburst incidents in Kathua district.
Conveying his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the Minister prayed for peace to the departed souls and speedy recovery of the injured. He assured that every possible assistance would be extended to the affected families during this difficult time.
Sharma emphasized that the government stands firmly with the people of Kathua in this hour of grief. He said that the administratio... |
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| | Hakeem Yaseen questions Omar Abdullah’s signature campaign | | says statehood needs action, not autographs | |
Srinagar, August 16 (Scoop News)-People’s Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Saturday expressed scepticism over former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s announcement to launch a massive door-to-door signature campaign for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
Addressing a gathering at Gurwait, Budgam, Yaseen said the people of Jammu and Kashmir have complete faith in the Supreme Court, which has granted the Centre eight weeks to respond to the plea seeking restoration of statehood.
“We hope and believe that statehood will be restored with full dignity and honour,” he said.
However, Yaseen ... |
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| | Chairman, CE M.Y. Tarigami raises alarm Over Chisoti Padder Cloudburst Tragedy | | Demands Accountability and Climate Justice | |
Srinagar, August 16 (Scoop News)-Chairman, Committee on Environment, M.Y.Tarigam has expressed grave concern over the recent cloudburst in Chisoti Padder, which has claimed number of precious lives, more are still missing and left a trail of devastation. The deadly cloud burst has once again brought into sharp focus the vulnerability of Jammu and Kashmir’s Himalayan region to extreme weather events like flash floods, landslides, avalanches etc. The tragic incident underscores the existential threat posed by climate change to the fragile environment of Himalyan range and its ecological balance.
Most of the area happens to be the abode of shrines where thousands of devotees/yatri... |
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| | IGP Kashmir chairs Crime & Security review meeting at PCR Kashmir | | 
Srinagar, August 16 (Scoop News)-IGP Kashmir Shri V.K. Birdi-IPS chaired a crime & security review meeting of Kashmir Zone at PCR Kashmir today. The meeting was attended by all the range DIsG, district SSsP and other senior officers.
At the outset, IGP Kashmir took an overall assessment of the security situation of the Kashmir Zone. This was followed by the presentations of district SSsP highlighting their efforts in crime prevention and maintenance of law & order in their respective districts. The deliberations centered around the resolution of general crime cases, as well as matters r... |
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| | SSsP of Kupwara & Handwara flagged off group of students for Bharat Darshan Tour | | |
Srinagar, August 16 (Scoop News)-J&K Police today flagged off a group of 80 students from Kupwara and Handwara for a six-day Bharat Darshan Tour to Delhi and Hyderabad. The flag-off ceremony was officiated by senior police officers, including SSP Kupwara and SSP Handwara.
The annual Bharat Darshan Tour organised by J&K Police is aimed at providing young students with a unique opportunity to explore the diverse culture, traditions, languages, cuisines and historical landmarks of the country. The tour seeks to broaden their horizons and strengthen the spirit of unity in diversity.
For many of the participating students, this trip marks the first-ever experience of air travel adding to... |
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| | Mehbooba Mufti Extends Heartfelt Greetings on Janmashtami Celebrations | |  Srinagar, August 16 (Scoop News)-On the joyous occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, Ms. Mehbooba Mufti, President of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, extends her warmest greetings to the Kashmiri Pandit and Hindu communities, as well as all those celebrating across the region and beyond.
Krishna Janmashtami, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, is a festival that embodies the values of love, compassion, righteousness, and unity—principles that resonate deeply with the cultural and spiritual ethos of Jammu and Kashmir.
Ms. Mufti made a special m... |
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| | “Freedom is not just a legacy, but a responsibility”: Director NIT Srinagar | | |
Srinagar, August 15 (Scoop News)- The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Friday marked the 79th Independence Day of the nation with great enthusiasm, patriotic fervor, and a deep sense of responsibility towards nation-building.
In-Charge Director Prof. (HAG) Roohi Naaz presided over the ceremony and hoisted the Tricolour at the campus, reaffirming the institute’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and service to the country.
The mega celebrations were attended by Registrar Prof. Atikur Rehman, Deans, Heads of Departments and Centres, faculty members, SHO Police Station Nigeen Hazratbal, Mr Showkat Hussain, administrative officers, security wing personnel, scholars... |
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| | CUKashmir celebrates 79th Independence Day with fervour, VC hoists tricolour | | |
Ganderbal, August 15 (Scoop News)-Central University of Kashmir (CUK) celebrated the 79th Independence Day of the country with enthusiasm and fervour with Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath, hoisting the National Flag at Tulmulla Campus here on Friday.
Dean Academic Affairs and I/c Registrar, Deans of Schools, Heads and Coordinators of the Departments, faculty members, statutory officers, administrative staff, research scholars and students were present. The security wing and the students of the Department of Physical Education performed the march past on the occasion.
The flag hoisting was followed by an address by Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath to the university comm... |
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| | VC hoists the National Flag at IUST | | The future of the country depends on the virtue and vigour of the Youth, said VC | |
Awantipora ,August 15 (Scoop News)- On the eve of the 79th Independence Day celebrations, Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice Chancellor hoisted the National Flag. The ceremony was attended by all the employees including Prof. A. H. Moon, Dean Academic Affairs, Prof Abdul Wahid Makdoomi, Registrar and Mr Sameer Wazir, Finance Officer.
In his address, Prof Romshoo paid tributes to the founding fathers who fought against colonialism and said that they had faith in the courage and wisdom of their countrymen to steer the nation towards prosperity. He said that their immense sacrifices can be truly honoured if we dedicate ourselves to the high ideals of the Constitution. Referring to the natio... |
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