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| KVK Gurez launches week-long training to promote medicinal plant entrepreneurship | | | Bandipora, February 01 (Scoop News)-Sponsored by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Gurez today inaugurated a week-long training programme on “Management of Cultivation, Processing and Marketing for Entrepreneurship Development in Medicinal Plants of Gurez Valley” at Gurez Sarai.
The programme marks a significant step towards promoting green entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihood opportunities in the high-altitude Himalayan region of Gurez.
The inaugural session commenced with a welcome address by Dr Jauhar Rafeeq, Scientist (Agroforestry), KVK Gurez, who briefed the participants about the objectives and structure of the progra... |
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| | SKUAST-K,Tarang Health Alliance join hands to strengthen human development | | |
Srinagar, February 01 (Scoop News)-Emphasizing the need to integrate health education with formal schooling to strengthen human development in Jammu and Kashmir, Tarang Health Alliance and the SKUAST-K Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Centre have joined hands to promote structured school-based health education in the region.
Speaking during a webinar organised by Tarang Health Alliance in collaboration with Fijeeha and ACTION (Alliance for Change, Transformation & Innovation), Dr Rahul Mehra, Chairman Tarang Health Alliance, stressed that education and health must move together to unlock long-term human potential.
“Education cannot deliver its full promise if children co... |
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| | NIT Srinagar hosts AI Pre-Summit 2026 to explore AI for rural development | | 
Srinagar, January 31 (Scoop News)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Saturday hosted the AI Pre-Summit 2026, focusing on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in rural development.
The one-day event was held in HiTech-5 and conducted in a hybrid mode, with over 140 participants joining both in-person and online. It is a part of AI IMPACT SUMMIT - 2026 to be held in India in February 2026.
Prof. Binod Kumar Kanaujia, Director NIT Srinagar, served as the Patron, while Prof. Roohie Naaz Mir acted as Co-Patron. The summit’s organizing committee... |
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| | Hakeem Yaseen urges government to increase honorarium for frontline workers ahead of Budget 2026 | | Demands honorarium hike for frontline workers ahead of budget 2026 | |
Srinagar, January 31 (Scoop News)-President Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) and former minister, Hakeem Muhammad Yaseen on Saturday called upon the Jammu and Kashmir government to take immediate steps to enhance the honorarium and working conditions of thousands of employees serving across multiple departments, ahead of the presentation of Budget 2026.
Speaking on the issue, Hakeem Yaseen highlighted that Aganwadi workers, PDD, PHE, R&B, NYC employees, Aganwadi helpers, HDF staff, and especially casual laborers, have been contributing tirelessly for decades and deserve proper recognition and financial support.
Addressing the media, Hakeem Yaseen said these workers... |
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| | JKSA Writes to HM seeking intervention over brutal assault on Kashmiri Shawl Sellers in Uttarakhand | | |
Srinagar, January 31 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Saturday has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking urgent intervention over what it described as a “disturbing and sustained pattern of identity-based harassment and violence” against Kashmiri traders, shawl sellers, labourers and students across several North Indian states, following the brutal assault on an 18-year-old Kashmiri youth in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
In the letter addressed to the Home Minister, Association National Convenor Nasir Khuehami said the latest incident occurred in the Vikas Nagar area of Dehradun, where the teenager was selling shawls along with his family to ear... |
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| | Police accords warm send-off to two officers on their superannuation in Ganderbal | | |
Srinagar, January 31 (Scoop News)-Police accorded a warm and respectful farewell to two police officers on the occasion of their superannuation in Ganderbal.
Police accorded a warm send-off to SI Manzoor Ahmad and SI Jahan-Zaib on their retirement at Conference Hall, DPO Ganderbal. Upon attaining the age of superannuation, both the officers were bid farewell by SSP Ganderbal Shri Khalil Ahmad Poswal-JKPS and other senior Police Officers of the district.
On this occasion, SSP Ganderbal and other senior officers appreciated the work and dedication of the retiring officers and extended their best wishes to them. They also presented gifts to them as a token of love and respect for their... |
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| | Over 8,000 new artisans trained in GI registered papier mache craft | | Handicrafts & Handloom Dept refutes claims of art dying, published in a daily newspaper | 
Srinagar, January 31 (Scoop News)-The Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir has strongly refuted certain portions of a news story published in a Local daily newspaper with headline – ‘The Art Will Die with Us’: Srinagar’s papier mache craftsmen battle extinction.
In a press release issued here today, a spokesman of the Department countered the claims made by Nasir Ahmad Mir, a papier mache craftsman, who was interviewed by a reporter for the news story published on 29.01.2026 of the said newspaper.
Giving details, the spokesperson stated that the Handicrafts and Handloom Depart... |
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| | CIED- IUST secures Capital Grant under Startup Policy of Government from JKEDI | | |
Awantipora, January 30 (Scoop News)- In the Idea to Impact Start up Mela organized by JKEDI at Jammu, CIED- IUST secured a Start Up grant of 50 Lacs. The award was presented by Honorable Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mr Omar Abdullah to the team from IUST led by Prof Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice Chancellor in presence of Advisor to Honorable CM, Shri. Nasir Aslam Wani, Commissioner Secretary Industries and Commerce, Shri. Vikramjit Singh and Director JKEDI. Shri Khalid Jahangir. On this occasion, IUST supported incubatee winner of Outstanding Entrepreneurship and Start Up award was also felicitated.
Prof. Romshoo commended Prof Pervez Ahmad Mir and CIED for nurturing entrepre... |
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| | Police arrests 06 drug peddlers; Contraband/psychotropic substances recovered | | |
Srinagar, January 30 (Scoop News)- In its continued efforts to curb the drug menace from the society, J&K Police have arrested six drug peddlers from various locations and recovered contraband/psychotropic substances from their possession.
In Anantnag, a police team intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number JK03C-4157 at a checkpoint established at Achabal Chowk, driven by Arif Ramzan Mir son of Mohd Ramzan Mir resident of Shangus. During search, 16 grams of heroin-like substance was recovered from his possession.
Similarly, in Pulwama, during routine naka checking near Hawal Bridge, intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number UP38 AK 7313 (Thar) with two persons on... |
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| | Div Com reviews Status of UEED Development Projects in Srinagar | | |
Srinagar, January 30 (Scoop News)- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting to review the status of ongoing and proposed development projects being executed by the Urban Environmental Engineering Department (UEED) in Srinagar.
The meeting was attended by Vice Chairman LCMA, Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Chief Engineers of KPDCL, PHE and R&B, Superintending Engineer UEED, General Manager NBCC Srinagar, Deputy Director Planning, and other senior officers.
At the outset, the Superintending Engineer, UEED, gave a detailed presentation on ongoing and envisioned projects across the Kashmir Division, with special focus on Srinagar city. He briefed th... |
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| | PDP MLA Waheed Parra Moves Reconciliation,Trauma Healing and Dignity Bill in J&K Assembly | | |
Srinagar, January 30 (Scoop News)- Jammu, PDP MLA Waheed Ur Rehman Parra has moved a notice in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly to introduce a private member’s bill seeking dignity, reconciliation and trauma healing for people affected by decades of violence and instability in the Union Territory. The bill, titled the “Jammu and Kashmir Reconciliation, Trauma Healing and Dignity Bill, 2026,” is proposed to be taken up during the Budget Session of the J&K Assembly beginning on February 2.
According to the notice submitted to the Assembly Secretariat, the proposed legislation aims to establish a statutory framework for trauma healing, psychosocial rehabilitation, dignity restoration and ... |
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| | Power Shutdown by KPDCL | | |
Srinagar, January 30 (Scoop News)-Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that Shutdown of 33 KV Alusteng-Zakura line will be observed due to which power supply to Ahmad Nagar, Umerhair and adjoining areas will be affected from 11 AM to 02 PM on 31 January 2026.
Similarly, shutdown of Cheshmashahi-TRC-Nedous line will be observed due to which power supply to Dal, Paras Hospital and 33 KV installations of Rajbagh Tapline will be affected from 10 AM to 03 PM on 01 February 2026.
Likewise, shutdown of 33 kV Budgam SIDCO Tap line will be observed due to which power supply to Ompora, Sheikhpora, Housing Colony, Mohanpora, NIFT and adjoining areas will be affected from 12 Noon... |
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