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| CUKashmir Law deptt holds legal literacy prog | | |
Ganderbal, May 20(Scoop News)-Department of Law, School of Legal Studies, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), organized a Legal Literacy Programme at Govt Girl Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Tulmula, Ganderbal to spread legal awareness among students and educate them about their legal rights.
Students of BALLB 8th Semester participated in the programme and delivered lectures on legal issues. Mr. Mudassir highlighted the rights of elderly persons and emphasized the need to protect and respect senior citizens in society. Mr. Ismail discussed the concept and importance of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and explained how it serves as an important mechanism for the protection of ... |
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| | ACS reviews PDD’s preparations for Shri Amarnathji yatra 2026 | | |
Srinagar, May 20(Scoop News)-Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Power Development Department Ashwani Kumar, today chaired a review meeting to assess the preparedness and arrangements being put in place by the JPDCL and KPDCL for smooth conduct of the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026.
During the meeting, the ACS reviewed the status of electrical infrastructure development, routine facilities and general preparedness along both axis (Baltal and Pahalgam routes).
Managing Director(s) of JPDCL/ KPDCL presented the overview of the preparations by their DISCOMs, status of the tendering and implementation status of works was discussed Camp-wise/Padav-wise. The critical and major proj... |
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| | Deputy Chief Minister visits Kaman Post, NHPC Power Project in Uri | |  Uri, May 20(Scoop News)-Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today visited the Kaman Post in Uri and reviewed the facilities and tourism potential of the border area.
During the visit, the Deputy Chief Minister interacted with senior officers of army and inspected the Kaman Learning Centre, library and auditorium facilities established at the post.
He appreciated the efforts aimed at promoting awareness, education, and tourism in the border region.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister said that Kaman Post holds immense significance as a major attraction for bord... |
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| | Sakeena Itoo presides renaming ceremony of GHS Hapatnar | | Calls Shaheed Adil Hussain a National hero |  Anantnag, May 20(Scoop News)-Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today presided the renaming ceremony of Government High School (GHS) Hapatnar as Shaheed Adil Hussain Shah Memorial High School Hapatnar.
MLA Pahalgam Altaf Ahmad Wani (Kaloo); Director Social Welfare Kashmir, Director School Education Kashmir, Director Health Services Kashmir, CMO, CEO, other senior officers of district administration, family members of Shaheed Adil Hussain and large number of locals were also present on the occasion.
Addressing a large gathering, the Mini... |
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| | Dr. Sakina conferred with Lal Ded National Award | | 
Ganderbal, May 20(Scoop News)-Dr. Sakina Akhtar, Hindi Adhikari, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) has been conferred with “Lal Ded National Award 2021” by Sarhad in recognition to her contribution towards Hindi language and literature, Rajbhasha implementation and cultural studies.
Shri Manoj Sinha Ji, Hon’ble Lt Governor, Jammu & Kashmir, gave the award to Dr. Sakeena at SKICC, in the event graced by Shri Vijay Dhar, noted educationist and Chairman, DPS Srinagar, as Guest of Honour, Smt. Vijaya Rahatkar, Chairperson, National Commission for Women, GoI. The award ceremony was ... |
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| | IUST English Department Organises Industry Connect Visit to iQuasar LLC | | |
Awantipora, May 20(Scoop News)-As part of its ongoing Industry Connect Initiative, the Department of English Language and Literature, Islamic University of Science and Technology, organised an industrial visit for students to iQuasar LLC at HiQmah, located at iQuasar HQ, Rangreth, Srinagar. The visit aimed to expose students to professional work environments, create awareness about emerging career opportunities, and encourage them to explore avenues beyond conventional academic pathways.
The programme featured interactive sessions with professionals from the company who shared valuable industry insights and practical experiences. Mr. Qaisar Jamal, Team Lead – Learning & Development, ... |
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| | Hundreds from NC and Other Parties Join BJP in Srinagar | |  Srinagar, May 20(Scoop News)-A grand joining programme was organised today at Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar, where hundreds of people, including youth and prominent workers from the National Conference (NC) and other political parties, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The joining programme was held in the presence of BJP J&K UT General Secretary (Organisation) Ashok Koul, Chairperson J&K Waqf Board (Minister of State) Dr Darakhshan Andrabi, BJP J&K UT General Secretary Mohammad Anwar Khan, and other party functionaries.
Among those who joined the BJP were Danish Riyaz Dar (NC), Shabir... |
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| | PSA Congratulates Chief Patron Dr. G.N. Var On Being Elected Joint Secretary Of NISA At National Level | | |
Srinagar, May 19(Scoop News)- In a moment of immense pride and historic significance for the private education sector of Jammu & Kashmir, the Private Schools Association (PSA) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to its founding President and Chief Patron, Dr. G.N. Var, on his prestigious election to the national leadership of the National Independent Schools Alliance as Joint Secretary for Organizational Development & Partnerships, recognising his decades of visionary leadership, tireless service and extraordinary contribution towards the cause of education, students welfare and institutional development across the country.
The election was held during the prestigious Annual ... |
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| | NIT Srinagar Innovators Steal Spotlight at AAROHAN 2026 | | Director, Registrar laud young innovators for technology-driven problem solving | |
Srinagar, May 19(Scoop News)-The Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship Development (IIED) Centre of National Institute of Technology (NIT) has earned accolades for its impressive participation in the prestigious AAROHAN 2026 Hackathon & PPT Competition organised by the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC).
Under the leadership of Prof. Babar Ahmad, Head IIED Centre, a contingent of students, innovators and incubatees from the institute presented a series of innovative prototypes and technology-driven solutions addressing challenges in agriculture, robotics, mobility, artificial intelligence and automatio... |
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| | Inflation and Joblessness Devastating Family Budgets Across the Country:Tarigami | | |
Srinagar, May 19(Scoop News)-M.Y.Tarigami, senior CPI(M) leader and MLA has expressed anguish over the deepening economic distress, looming extensively on the livelihood earnings of the people in the country especially the marginalized and working-class sections. This trend has resulted into raging unemployment crisis and stagnating wages. The cascading effects of US-Israel war against Iran on world economy are hugely detrimental escalating the fuel and fertilizer prices, supply chain disruptions and consequent spikes in food prices, thus, casting
a shadow on India, as well.
Inflation has become an even more lethal destroyer of family budgets because of the continuing high degree of j... |
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| | JKCCC Raises Serious Concern Over Pending Contractor Payments & Legal Source of Raw Material | | | Srinagar, May 19(Scoop News)- The Jammu & Kashmir Contractors Coordination Committee (JKCCC) Chairman Ghulam Jeelani Purza on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the mounting difficulties being faced by contractors across Jammu & Kashmir due to huge pending payments, non-availability of raw material, delays in payment clearances and several unresolved administrative issues, stating that the ongoing crisis is severely affecting developmental activities across the Jammu & Kashmir.
In a statement issued to the press, JKCCC Chairman Jeelani Purza said that contractors associated with various government departments, particularly Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Roads & Buildings (R&B), macadamiza... |
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| | Ashok Koul call for drug-free, responsible society at Al Rahim’s “Asluk Aalaw” in Budgam | | |
Budgam, May 19(Scoop News)-J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, accompanied by J&K Waqf Board Chairperson Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi, addressed the 3rd event of “Asluk Aalaw” organized by Al Rahim Trust at Town Hall, Budgam, Kashmir.
Along with the “Nasha Mukht Abhiyan”, the programme focused on five major themes including social harmony and brotherhood, awakening Swadeshi sentiments, civic duties and responsibilities, environment conservation, and family enlightenment.
Prominent religious and social personalities including Moulana Owais Qadri, Moulana Maharaj-ud-Din, Chairman of Asluk Aalaw Trust Nazir Gilkar, and several other dignitaries were present on the occas... |
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| | IUST organizes Two-day training Programme on advanced Hydrological Modelling | | |
Awantipora, May 19(Scoop News)-Islamic University of Science and Technology organized a two-day hands-on training programme on “Fundamentals and Applications of MIKE SHE in Hydrological Modelling” through the Department of Environment, Sustainability and Climate Change (DESCC), in collaboration with DHI India Water and Environment Pvt. Ltd. The programme aims to impart practical and advanced knowledge in hydrological modelling and integrated water resource management.
The inaugural session was attended by Dr. Farooq Hussain Bhat, Dean, School of Sciences, as Chief Guest, while Dr. Asif Ali Banka attended as Guest of Honour. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Farooq appreciated the init... |
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| | Srinagar Police attaches property worth ₹1.50 crore of drug peddler | | under Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan | |
Srinagar, May 19(Scoop News)-Continuing its intensified crackdown against drug trafficking and narcotics-related activities under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Srinagar Police has attached a residential house along with adjoining land measuring 07 marlas worth approximately ₹1.50 crore belonging to a notorious drug peddler namely Owais Amin Denthoo son of Mohd Amin Denthoo resident of Parimpora.
The property has been attached under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act in connection with FIR No. 32/2026 U/S 8/22, 29 NDPS Act registered at Police Station Parimpora.
During the course of investigation, it was established that the said property had been acquired thro... |
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| | Police intensify anti-drug crackdown across Kashmir | | 06 drug peddlers arrested, contraband seized | |
Srinagar, May 19(Scoop News)- Continuing the intensified campaign against narcotics under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, J&K Police carried out series of anti-drug operations in Pulwama, Baramulla and Anantnag districts, leading to the arrest of six drug peddlers and the seizure of contraband substances.
In Pulwama, police conducted two separate naka checking operations at Nikas near Uzrampathri Bridge and Hakripora. During the operations, two persons identified as Muzamil Ahmad Mir of Lassipora and Aamir Ahmad Sheikh of Tangpuna were apprehended after approximately 8.5 grams and 5.5 grams of heroin-like substance respectively were recovered from their possession. C... |
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| | CM expresses grief over demise of father of MP Er. Rashid, MLA Khursheed Ahmad | | |
Srinagar, May 18 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the passing away of Khazir Mohammad Sheikh, father of Hon’ble Member of Parliament Er. Rashid and Hon’ble MLA Khursheed Ahmad Sheikh, who breathed his last at AIIMS, New Delhi, after a prolonged illness.
Khazir Mohammad Sheikh was 85 years old.
The Chief Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul. He also prayed for strength and courage to the family to bear this irreparable loss.
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| | PDF Chief Hakeem Yaseen, Condoles Demise of Er Rashid, Sheikh Khursheed’s Father | | Appeals government to allow Er Rashid to attend father’s funeral | |
Srinagar, May 18 (Scoop News)-People’s Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Monday expressed deep sorrow and grief over the demise of Haji Khazir Mohammad Sheikh, father of jailed Member of Parliament Engineer Rashid and MLA Langate Sheikh Khursheed, who passed away at AIIMS Delhi after a prolonged illness.
In a condolence message, the PDF leader described the deceased as a noble and respected elder whose passing has caused immense grief among relatives, friends, and well-wishers across Jammu and Kashmir.
He extended heartfelt sympathies to Engineer Rashid, Sheikh Khurshid and the bereaved family and prayed for strength and patience for th... |
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| | Bihar Legislative Assembly Committee on Minority Welfare calls on Sakina Itoo, Advisor to CM | | 
Srinagar, May 18(Scoop News)-The Committee on Minority Welfare of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, led by its Chairman Akhtarul Iman, today called on Minister for Health & Medical Education Sakina Itoo and Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani during its visit to Jammu and Kashmir.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the developmental scenario in Bihar and Jammu and Kashmir, with particular focus on welfare initiatives, healthcare, education and issues concerning minority communities. Matters of mutual interest, as well as avenues for strengthening cooperation a... |
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