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| Deputy Chief Minister pays obeisance at Hazrat Mian Nizam-ud-Din Kiyanvi (RA) | | Visits Baba Nagri Wangath on annual Urs | | Ganderbal,June 07 (Scoop News)-Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today visited Baba Nagri Wangath in Ganderbal district and paid obeisance at the revered shrine of Hazrat Mian Nizam-ud-Din Kiyanvi (RA) on the sacred occasion of the 130th Annual Urs of the revered Sufi saint.
On the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister offered prayers and sought blessings for lasting peace, prosperity, progress and communal harmony across Jammu and Kashmir. He paid rich tributes to the saint for his invaluable spiritual legacy and enduring message of love, brotherhood, tolerance and service to humanity.
The Deputy Chief Minister highlighted the important role played by Sufi saints in fostering ... |
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| | J&K Police Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Mining | | 20 Vehicles Seized in Ganderbal & Shopian | |
Srinagar, June 07 (Scoop News)- Continuing its sustained drive against illegal mining and unauthorized transportation of minerals, J&K Police carried out significant enforcement actions in Ganderbal and Shopian districts, resulting in the seizure of 20 vehicles.
In Ganderbal, police teams during routine patrolling and checking operations intercepted and seized nine vehicles found transporting illegally extracted construction material within the jurisdiction of Police Station Ganderbal. Upon inspection, the vehicles were found carrying mining material without valid authorization, in violation of prescribed norms. The matter was subsequently referred to the concerned Geology and Mining... |
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| | Police Intensify War Against Drugs; Four Drug Peddlers Arrested in Anantnag & Sopore | | |
Srinagar, June 07 (Scoop News)-J&K Police continued its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking with successful anti-narcotics operations in Anantnag and Sopore, leading to the arrest of four drug peddlers and the recovery of contraband substances.
In Anantnag, a police party from Police Station Bijbehara, while conducting routine naka checking at Tarbal Guree, intercepted and apprehended an individual identified as Zahid Ali Dar son of Ali Mohammad Dar a resident of Guree Bijbehara. During search, police recovered 113 grams of charas sticks from his possession.
Accordingly, Case FIR No. 152/2026 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Bijbehar... |
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| | JKAACL releases U-Turn, Other Stories, English translation of Kashmiri short stories | | |
Srinagar, June 06 (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) today released U-Turn and Other Stories, an English translation of a collection of Kashmiri short stories by noted writer Gauri Shankar Raina, at an impressive literary function held in the Academy’s Seminar Hall, Srinagar.
The book has been translated into English by Pankaj Bhan and represents a significant effort to bring contemporary Kashmiri literature to a wider national and international readership.
The event was attended by writers, artists, academics, broadcasters, translators, scholars, students and lovers of literature.
Padma Shri Prof. Shafi Shouq, eminent academic, poe... |
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| | Srinagar Police Attaches Properties Worth ₹3.5 Crore of Drug Peddlers Under NDPS Act | | |
Srinagar, June 06 (Scoop News)- Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and acting firmly against assets acquired through the proceeds of narcotics trade under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Police in Srinagar have attached immovable properties worth approximately ₹3.5 crore belonging to two notorious drug peddlers under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985.
In the first action, Police Station Nigeen attached an immovable property worth approximately ₹1.30 crore under Section 68(F)(1) of the NDPS Act in connection with FIR No. 30/2021 U/S 8/21 NDPS Act. The attached property comprises a double-storeyed residential house along with land situated at ... |
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| | Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan | | Police conducts awareness programme on drug abuse in Pulwama, New criminal laws & women safety | |
Srinagar, June 06 (Scoop News)- Continuing its community outreach initiatives under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, Police in Pulwama organised an awareness programme at Government Higher Secondary School Hawal, Pulwama aimed at educating students about the dangers of drug abuse, provisions of the new criminal laws, and issues concerning women safety.
The programme was conducted by Women Police Station Pulwama, during which police officers interacted with students and faculty members and highlighted the harmful effects of substance abuse on individuals, families, and society. Participants were encouraged to stay away from drugs and play an active role in spreading awar... |
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| | BOPEE conducts Common Entrance Test for GNM Lateral Entry Course | | |
Srinagar, June 06 (Scoop News)- The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE) today conducted the Common Entrance Test (CET) for GNM Lateral Entry Course for the academic dession 2026-27 today at Jammu and Srinagar Centres.
The test was conducted at S.P. College, M.A. Road, Srinagar, in the Kashmir division, and at Government M.A.M. College, Jammu, in the Jammu fivision, with a total of 463 candidates appearing from across J&K.
To ensure smooth conduct of the entrance test, adequate arrangements had been put in place in collaboration with the respective Institution/College administration and law enforcement agencies, under the guidance of Professor Minu... |
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| | J&K Judicial Academy begins Pre-Appointment Induction Training for newly selected Civil Judges | | 
Srinagar, June 06 (Scoop News)- The Jammu and Kashmir Judicial Academy today commenced the Pre-Appointment Induction Training Programme for 39 newly selected Civil Judges (Junior Division) at its Srinagar campus.
The programme was inaugurated by Justice Arun Palli, Judge, Supreme Court of India, in presence of Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Acting Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh; Justice Rajnesh Oswal, Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Chairperson, Governing Committee for J&K Judicial Academy and other companion Judges of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh.
Delive... |
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| | Div Com Kashmir reviews Muharram-ul-Haram arrangements | | Calls for seamless coordination among Departments, Stakeholders | |
Srinagar, June 06 (Scoop News)- Ahead of the forthcoming Muharram-ul-Haram, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a high-level meeting of senior officers and stakeholders to review preparedness and ensure the smooth, peaceful and hassle-free observance of religious rituals and processions across the Valley.
The meeting focused on assessing civic, infrastructural, logistical and administrative arrangements required during the holy month, with special emphasis on inter-departmental coordination and sustained engagement with community representatives.
During the meeting, MLA Budgam, Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi, highlighted several issues requiring attention in Shia-d... |
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| | IUST Celebrates World Environment Day 2026 | | |
Awantipora,June 06 (Scoop News)- The Department of Environment, Sustainability and Climate Change (DESCC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), in collaboration with the Department of Planning and Geomatics, Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction, Municipal Committee Awantipora, and ESRAG–Rotary Club of Kashmir, celebrated World Environment Day 2026 with active participation from students, faculty, staff, and representatives of various educational institutions.
Organised under the global theme “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future,” the programme aimed to promote environmental awareness, sustainable practices, and innovative solutions to contemporary environm... |
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| | "Trash to Treasure" Exhibition organized at GCOE Srinagar on World Environment Day 2026 | | |
Srinagar, June 05 (Scoop News)-Government College of Education, Institute of Advanced Studies in Education (GCOE-IASE), M.A. Road, Srinagar, organized a “Trash to Treasure” Exhibition on the occasion of World Environment Day 2026.
The event was jointly organized by the Department of Environmental Sciences (EVS) and the NSS Units of the college at the Front Park.
The exhibition featured innovative and creative items prepared by B.Ed. 1st Semester and UG 4th Semester students using waste and discarded materials. Through their exhibits, the students highlighted the importance of waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and sustainable living practices.
Prof. (Dr.) Seema Naz, Principal GC... |
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| | CPCO J&K, Ladakh visits Budgam | | Chairs Review Meeting on ongoing Census Operations in district |  Budgam, June 05 (Scoop News)- Chief Principal Census Officer (CPCO) and Director Census Operations (DCO), Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Amit Sharma, along with Deputy Commissioner Budgam (Principal Census Officer Budgam), Athar Aamir Khan, chaired a review meeting at the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex, Budgam, to assess the preparedness and progress of the ongoing House Listing Operations (HLO) being conducted from June 1 to June 30, 2026, as part of the Census exercise.
At the outset, the District Census Officer and Additional Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Mehraj-Ud-Din Shah, brief... |
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| | JKAACL organises Punjabi Kavi Darbar at Attina Beerwah | | 
Srinagar, June 05 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) today organised a Punjabi Kavi Darbar at Attina, Beerwah, Budgam, with the active participation of local literary enthusiasts and members of the younger generation.
The programme was attended by Popinder Singh Paras, Editor, Sheeraza Punjabi, S. Prehlad Singh, Master T.P. Singh, and other distinguished guests. A large number of Punjabi-speaking residents of the area also participated in the event.
Welcoming the gathering, S. Prehlad Singh, a prominent social and literary figure, appreciat... |
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| | Sakeena Itoo Reviews tourism potential of Panchanpatri area of Kulgam district | |  Kulgam, June 05 (Scoop News)- Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review the tourism potential of the picturesque Panchanpatri area in Kulgam district.
During the meeting, the Minister took detailed assessment of various measures to be taken for bringing the Panchanpatri area of Kulgam on tourism map of Jammu and Kashmir. She directed the officers to establish all kind basic amenities in this picturesque area so that maximum visitors are attracted towards it.
The Minister directed the ... |
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| | Hakeem Yaseen Seeks Comprehensive Muharram arrangements across Kashmir | | Urges special focus on Budgam district, calls for seamless civic and essential services | |
Srinagar, June 05 (Scoop News)-People's Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Friday called upon the administration to make comprehensive and timely arrangements for the smooth conduct of Muharram observances across Kashmir, with special focus on Budgam district, which witnesses large gatherings during the sacred month.
In a statement issued here, Hakeem Yaseen said that Muharram holds immense religious and spiritual significance for the Muslim community and requires proper planning to facilitate devotees participating in mourning processions, majlis gatherings and other religious activities.
He urged the concerned departments, including Heal... |
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