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| CM Omar Abdullah congratulates SKUAST-Kashmir on breakthrough in Morel Mushroom research | | |
Srinagar, April 11 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) for achieving a significant scientific breakthrough in the research and advancement of Morel (Gucchi) mushrooms.
The Chief Minister, who is also Pro-Chancellor of the university, lauded the university’s remarkable accomplishment, stating that the breakthrough reflects SKUAST-K’s unwavering commitment to scientific excellence and the promotion of high-value natural resources.
Highlighting the broader impact of the research, the Chief Minister noted that the development holds immense potential... |
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| | Key aspects of Draft Master Plan–2042 reviewed at Anantnag | | | Anantnag,April 11 (Scoop News)-A meeting of the Board constituted for scrutiny of objections, representations, and suggestions regarding the GIS-based Draft Master Plan–2042 for Anantnag, Bijbehara, and Mattan towns was held today at DC Office, Anantnag.
The meeting was chaired by the Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Bilal Mohiud Din Bhat and focused on evaluating inputs received from various stakeholders to ensure comprehensive and planned urban development in the region.
Officers including the Director Urban Local Bodies and Chief Town Planner, Kashmir, ACR, CEO MC Anantnag besides EOs of MCs Bijbehara and Mattan attended the meeting.
During the meeting, key aspects of the Draft Master P... |
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| | Div Com Kashmir chairs MDC Meeting on Traffic Management | | Emphasizes on effective decongestion measures | |
Srinagar, April 11 (Scoop News)- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting of the Multi-Disciplinary Committee (MDC) on Traffic Management to review ongoing initiatives and assess measures for streamlining traffic flow and reducing congestion across Srinagar.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, Chief Executive Officer, Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL), Vice Chairpersons of Srinagar Development Authority (SDA) and LCMA, Senior Superintendent of Police (Traffic), and senior officers from the Education and Roads & Buildings (R&B) departments.
During the meeting, the Divisional Commissioner reviewed the status of Deta... |
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| | Indian Army’s Chinar Corps organised National safe Motherhood Day | | |
Srinagar, April 11 (Scoop News)-Reaffirming its unwavering commitment to maternal health and community welfare, Indian Army’s Chinar Corps organised a special awareness lecture titled “Health, Hygiene & Special Care during Pregnancy” on 11 April 2026 at Uri to mark National Safe Motherhood Day. The initiative sought to sensitise expectant mothers on the importance of personal hygiene, balanced nutrition, regular medical check-ups and the timely recognition of early warning signs during pregnancy, particularly in geographically remote and resource-constrained regions.
The lecture placed particular emphasis on the significance of antenatal and postnatal care, early identification of high... |
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| | Police Solves Burglary Case In Baramulla; Accused Arrested | | Stolen Property Recovered | | Srinagar,April 11 (Scoop News)-In a prompt and well-coordinated operation, Police in Baramulla successfully solved a burglary case reported in the Hanjiwera area and apprehended the accused involved in the commission of the offence.
On 10 April 2026, Police Station Pattan received a written complaint from a resident of Khore Sheerabad stating therein that during the intervening night of 05/06 April 2026, unknown persons had broken open the rear window of his shop located at Hanjiwera on NHW and decamped with grocery items, a gas cylinder, and other valuables. Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law was registered and investigation was set into motion.
During the course of i... |
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| | 08 Peddlers Arrested, Huge Quantity of Contraband Substances Seized | | |
Srinagar, April 11 (Scoop News)-is not a ceremonial start but the first step of a transformative march. Let us build a movement so broad, so resolute, and so deeply people-driven that it lays the foundation of a drug-free J&K: LG SinhaContinuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking, Police achieved major success by arresting eight drug peddlers in separate operations in Anantnag, Baramulla & Budgam and recovered huge quantity of contraband substances from their possession.
In Shangus, a raid at the residence of Riyaz Ahmad Sheikh son of Gh. Rasool Sheikh resident of Patti Sheikhpora led to the arrest of Riyaz Sheikh and Aadil Latif son of Mohd Latif resident of Doudpora Brah, w... |
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| | Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan awareness programme held across District Shopian | | |
Srinagar, April 11 (Scoop News)- In a continued effort to combat drug abuse and spread awareness among youth, J&K Police in coordination with the District Administration Shopian kick started Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan awareness programme across the district, with main function held at Government Boys Higher Secondary School Shopian and Government Higher Secondary School Heerpora today. MLA Zainapora Showkat Ahmad Ganaie presides over main function alongside DM and SSP Shopian.
The programme witnessed active participation from students, teaching staff and Senior officers from Police and Civil Administration. The initiative aimed to educate young minds about the harmful effects of drug a... |
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| | Action Against Illegal Mining; | | J&K Police Seize 12 Vehicles in Shopian, Pulwama, Anantnag | |
Srinagar, April 11 (Scoop News)-Continuing its sustained drive against illegal mining, Police have seized four tractors, two tippers and two JCBs involved in the unauthorized extraction and transportation of minerals across different areas of the district Shopian. Besides, a dumper was also seized in Pulwama, loaded with illegally extracted sand. Moreover, 3 tractors were also seized in Anantnag.
During routine patrolling, a police party from Police Post Wachi intercepted a tractor engaged in illegal mining activities without the required permissions. In this connection, FIR No. 50/2026 under relevant provisions of law has been registered at Police Station Zainapora and further investi... |
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| | AIP Delegation Visits Kupwara Bus Stand, Assures Support to Fire Victims and Civic Improvements | | |
Kupwara, April 10 (Scoop News)-On the directions of jailed Member of Parliament from Baramulla, Er Rashid, a delegation of Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) today visited the Kupwara Bus Stand to assess the situation following a recent fire incident in which five vehicles were gutted.
The delegation comprised AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi, Kupwara Constituency Incharge Firdouse Baba, Abrar Rashid (son of MP Er Rashid), District Secretary Dr Firdouse, Lolab Incharge Adv Dawood, along with party members Muneer Ahmad, Peer Azhar-u-Din, Abdul Khaliq, Syed Arshid Naqshbandi, Abas Mir, Sayeed Ahmad, Musadiq Rehman and Basharat Hussain Ganai.
Interacting with the affected vehicle owners an... |
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| | Bharat Priye meets Digvijaya Singh, flags plight of J&K farmers | | JKPCC Kissan Congress seeks urgent intervention to address agrarian distress in the Union Territory | |
Srinagar, April 10 (Scoop News)-In a significant political outreach aimed at highlighting the concerns of the farming community in Jammu and Kashmir, JKPCC Kissan Congress Chairman Bharat Priye today called on veteran Congress leader and permanent invitee to the Congress Working Committee Digvijaya Singh during his visit to Kashmir.During the interaction, Bharat Priye apprised Digvijaya Singh of the pressing issues confronting farmers across the Union Territory, urging him to take up these concerns at the highest levels within the party and ensure that they receive due national attention.
Bharat Priye raised a wide range of issues affecting the agrarian sector in J&K, including declini... |
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| | DC Anantnag reviews JK Samadhan | | Stresses on ensuring Time-Bound, quality Redressal of Public Grievances |  Anantnag, April 10 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiud Din Bhat, today directed officers to ensure time-bound and quality redressal of public grievances received through the JK Samadhan and CPGRAMS portals, adding that prompt response by concerned officials is essential to enhance public service delivery.
He also called for the speedy disposal of offline grievances pertaining to various departments to clear pendency in the district. The public must get the benefits of responsible and accountable governance which focuses on expeditious and quality grievance redr... |
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| | Lecture series on advances in sciences commences at IUST | | |
Awantipora, April 09 (Scoop News)-The School of Sciences, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), recently commenced its School-level lecture series to promote academic dialogue and contemporary research. The inaugural lecture was held on “Chemotherapy Response in the Context of Intra-Tumour Heterogeneity: A Single Cell Perspective.”
The session was delivered by Dr. Suhail Yousuf, Coordinator, Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences, wherein he highlighted recent insights into tumour heterogeneity and its implications for chemotherapy, with a focus on single-cell analysis for advancing cancer research and treatment strategies.
The session witnesse... |
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| | World Health Day Celebrated at Alamdar Memorial College and Syed Mantaqui Memorial College | | |
Budgam/Srinagar, April 09 (Scoop News)-Alamdar Memorial College of Nursing & Medical Technology, Charar-i-Sharief, and Syed Mantaqui Memorial College of Nursing and Medical Technology (SMMCN&MT) celebrated World Health Day with active participation from students and faculty, organizing a series of public health awareness programmes.
The events were held under the global theme “Together for Health: Stand with Science,” emphasizing the importance of evidence-based healthcare and collective responsibility in promoting community well-being.
At Alamdar Memorial College, activities included a poster presentation competition and a road rally, where students highlighted key health issues ... |
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| | Power Shutdown by KPDCL | | |
Srinagar, April 09 (Scoop News)-Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Arampora-Bandipora will be observed due to which power supply to Dooru, Dangerpora, Shiva, Mundji, Watlab, Kunusa, Botingoo, Hathlangoo, Tujjar, Harwan and adjoining areas will be affected on 11 April 2026.
Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Kanipora-Pinjora Line will be observed due to which power supply to Arhama, Town, Bongam, Shopian, Pinjoora, Pahnoo, Killora, Imamsahib, Vehil, Nowgam, Reshinagri, Kachdoora and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03:30 PM on 12, 15 & 18 April 2026.
Likewise, shutdown of 33 kV Budgam SIDCO Tapline will be observed due to which power s... |
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| | NIT Srinagar bags two MSME grants at Hackathon 5.0 | | Rs ₹30 lakh boost for innovation as two J&K ideas win national recognition | |
Srinagar, April 09 (Scoop News)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has achieved a significant milestone with the selection of two innovative ideas under the Ministry of MSME Innovative Scheme during the prestigious MSME Hackathon 5.0 conducted at the national level.
Serving as the host institute and implementing agency for the MSME Innovative and Design Schemes in Jammu & Kashmir, NIT Srinagar continues to play a key role in promoting innovation-driven entrepreneurship in the region.
Each of the selected projects has been awarded a grant of ₹15 lakh (75% share from Ministry and 25% incubatee)to support the development and commercialisation of cutting-edge technolog... |
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| | Police Solve Theft Case In Sopore; Two Arrested | | Stolen Property Recovered | |
Srinagar, April 08 (Scoop News)-Police in Sopore have successfully solved a theft case within 24 hours of its reporting, leading to the recovery of stolen property and arrest of two accused persons.
Police Post Putkha received a complaint from Shabir Ahmad Wani son of Ghulam Hassan Wani resident of Krankshivan Sopore, stating therein that during the intervening night of 05/06 April 2026, his workshop at Putkha was burgled and items including a genset and an oxygen cylinder were stolen. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 50/2026 under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Tarzoo and investigation was promptly initiated.
During the course of investigation, two susp... |
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| | World Health Day 2026 Observed At SKIMS Medical College Bemina | | SKIMS Principal Prof. (Dr.) Fazlul Parray Highlights Importance Of Early Prevention & Public Health Awareness | 
Srinagar, April 08 (Scoop News)-On the occasion of World Health Day 2026, the Department of Community Medicine, SKIMS Medical College & Hospital Bemina organised a comprehensive programme combining academic discussions with community outreach initiatives, in line with the global theme “Together for Health, Stand with Science.” The activities highlighted the institution’s continued commitment towards strengthening evidence-based healthcare and promoting preventive health awareness at the grassroots level.
The institutional academic programme was held at the college auditorium under the ... |
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| | Indian Army Organizes 'Hirri Horizon' Summer Camp In Kupwara | | 
Srinagar, April 08 (Scoop News)-Srinagar, 08 April 2026 : Indian Army conducted a transformative Summer Camp, 'Hirri Horizon', at Patha Hirri, Kupwara from 02 Apr to 08 Apr 2026. This pioneering initiative aimed to empower young girls from the remote areas of the district through a holistic blend of skill development, sports, recreational and adventure activities.
Enthusiastic girls from various villages and schools participated in the camp, which included diverse range of activities such as Badminton, Self-Defence (Wushu), Baking, Stitching, Tailoring and Computer classes, firing pract... |
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| | AIP Welcomes Ceasefire, Calls Violence Futile and Dialogue Essential | | |
Srinagar, April 08 (Scoop News)-AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has welcomed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, terming it a much-needed step towards de-escalation after weeks of intense confrontation involving missiles, drones and widespread tension.
In a statement, Inam Un Nabi said, “Violence is no way a solution to any issue. What the world has witnessed in recent days is only death, destruction and fear. Such confrontations only deepen suffering and instability without bringing any real resolution.”
He emphasized that despite the escalation, the eventual return to dialogue proves that meaningful solutions can only emerge through engagement and understanding. ... |
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| | Law deptt of CUKashmir holds webinar on ‘Food Safety and Healthcare Laws in India’ | | |
Ganderbal,April 08 (Scoop News)-On “World Health Day-2026” observed under the theme- “Together with Health. Stand with Science.”, Department of Law, School of Legal Studies (SLS) in collaboration with the International Consumer Advocacy Group organised a one-day national webinar on “Food Safety and Healthcare Laws in India,” at Tulmulla campus here Tuesday.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Farooq Ah Mir, Head and Dean SLS highlighted the rotten meat issue that shook the whole valley and pointed to various healthcare issues worldwide which are the outcomes of consuming adulterated food. He focused on how the Consumer protection legislations work simultaneously with FSSAI despite their ov... |
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| | CUKashmir’s DCJ holds workshop on ‘Curriculum Design and Integration of IKS into PG Curriculum’ | | |
Ganderbal, April 08 (Scoop News)- Department of Communication and Journalism (DCJ), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), organized a workshop on “Curriculum Design and Integration of IKS into PG Curriculum,” at Tulmulla Campus of the varsity.
The workshop brought together noted academicians and media professionals, including Prof. Ashok Ogra, Advisor (Mass Communication), Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication; Prof. Biswajit Das, former Director, Centre for Culture, Media and Governance, JMI; Prof. Sanjeev Bhanawat, former Professor, Centre of Mass Communication, University of Rajasthan; Prof. Ehtesham Ahmad Khan from MANU, Hyderabad; Prof. Anukuran Dutta from Gauhati Univer... |
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| | PDF President Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen welcomes Iran–US ceasefire | | Calls it a vital step towards peace and urges sustained dialogue | |
Srinagar, April 08 (Scoop News)-President of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) and former minister, Hakeem Muhammad Yaseen, on Wednesday welcomed the reported ceasefire between Iran and the United States, describing it as a significant and timely step towards de-escalating tensions in the region.
In a statement issued here, Yaseen said the ceasefire has brought a sense of relief not only to the people of the Middle East but also to those across the globe who were closely following the rising tensions with concern. He noted that prolonged conflict and uncertainty in the region had created widespread anxiety, and the ceasefire offers a renewed opportunity for peace and... |
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