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| DGP J&K Reviews Security Preparedness for Eid Milad-un-Nabi | | and Other Forthcoming Events at PCR Kashmir | |
Srinagar, August 25 (Scoop News)-Director General of Police J&K, Shri Nalin Prabhat-IPS, chaired a security review meeting at PCR Kashmir to assess and further strengthen security arrangements for the upcoming Eid Milad-un-Nabi (ﷺ) and other forthcoming events across the UT of Jammu & Kashmir, including the Friday following Eid Milad-un-Nabi, Raksha Bandhan, and other events.
The meeting was attended by Spl DGP Coordination J&K, IGP Kashmir Zone, IGP Jammu Zone, all Range DIGs, and all district SSPs/PDs of J&K, SSP PCR Kashmir, AIG (Ct & Int) PHQ, besides other senior officers. Detailed discussions were held on security preparedness, deployment strategy, crowd management, and traffic r... |
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| | Hakeem Yaseen greets people on Eid Milad (SAW) | | says Prophet’s (SAW) teachings guide humanity | |
Srinagar, August 25 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Tuesday extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW), urging them to reflect upon the life, teachings and message of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
In his message, Hakeem said Eid Milad-un-Nabi is a significant occasion for Muslims across the world as it provides an opportunity to remember the exemplary life and noble teachings of the Prophet (SAW). He said the occasion should inspire people to strengthen their commitment to truth, justice, compassion, brotherhood and peaceful coexistence.... |
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| | MLA Bandipora reviews Employment Generation, Livelihood Promotion in Bandipora | | | Bandipora, August 25 (Scoop News)-Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Bandipora Constituency, Nizamuddin Bhat, chaired a departmental review meeting at the Conference Hall, Mini Secretariat Bandipora, to assess the progress of various departments and initiatives aimed at employment generation, entrepreneurship promotion and strengthening livelihood opportunities in the district.
During the meeting, the MLA stressed the need to make the employment and livelihood sector viable, calling for effective improvements and tangible outcomes on the ground. He directed the concerned departments to identify issues affecting employment generation and take them up with the elected representatives... |
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| | Strengthen Booths, intensify public connect: Ashok Koul to BJP’s Pulwama cadre | | Ashok Koul chairs constituency meeting at Rajpora, felicitates Paper Machie artisans | 
Kangan, Pulwama, August 25 (Scoop News)-BJP General Secretary (Organization), J&K, Ashok Koul, chaired a Constituency Review Meeting of Rajpora Constituency at Kangan, District Pulwama, with the constituency team, Booth Presidents and Shakti Kendra teams, stressing that a strong booth-level organization is the foundation of BJP’s political strength and public outreach.
Ashok Koul, while addressing the meeting, said that the BJP must further intensify its grassroots activities in Rajpora and ensure that every booth becomes an active center of organizational work and public connect. He c... |
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| | IUST Hosts Workshop on Udyam Jagriti 5.0 under Mission Yuva | | |
IUST Awantipora, August 25 (Scoop News)-The Centre for Career Counselling and Placement (CCCP), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) under the aegis of the office of Dean Outreach, organized a workshop on “Udyam Jagriti 5.0 – Mission Yuva” at the University campus. The workshop was organized in collaboration with the District Employment and Career Counselling (DE&CC) Office, Pulwama, aimed at sensitising students about entrepreneurship, innovation and the opportunities available under the Mission Yuva initiative.
The programme was attended by Mushtaq Ahmad Lone, ADC Awantipora; Prof. Parvez A. Mir, Dean, School of Business Studies, IUST; Dr. Ruheela Hassan, Dean Outreach... |
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| | When threats return, Brotherhood cannot replace security: Sanjay Tickoo | | |
Srinagar, August 25 (Scoop News)-Sanjay Tickoo,President of Kashmiri Pandit Sangarash Samiti today said that the latest threat communication targeting Kashmiri Pandit employees in the Valley cannot be dismissed as merely another piece of digital noise. It is a disturbing reminder that, although the medium of intimidation has changed, the underlying message remains painfully familiar. A community once subjected to threats delivered through walls, posters, mosque loudspeakers and whispered warnings is again being confronted with a language of fear—this time transmitted through the internet and social media.
In a press release issued to Press Sanjay Tickoo said that a fresh communicati... |
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| | Hakeem Yaseen Opposes Electricity Tariff Hike, Seeks Immediate Rollback | | Holds successive governments responsible for handing over J&K’s hydropower resources | |
Srinagar, August 24 (Scoop News)- President of the People’s Democratic Front (PDF) and former Cabinet Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Monday strongly opposed the recently approved hike in electricity tariffs in Jammu and Kashmir, demanding its immediate withdrawal and asking the government to honour its electoral commitment of providing 200 units of free electricity.
Reacting to the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) approval of an average 6.83 per cent increase in retail electricity supply tariff for the financial year 2026-27, Yaseen said the hike would further burden ordinary consumers already facing economic difficulties, unemployment and rising household expenses.
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| | Lieutenant Governor Celebrates Raksha Bandhan with students from DPS Baramulla | | |
Srinagar, August 24 (Scoop News)- Lok Bhavan Jammu Kashmir today hosted a special Raksha Bandhan celebrations for the students of Delhi Public School (DPS) Baramulla, at Srinagar.
As a part of the celebrations, the students tied sacred thread of Rakhi to the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha and exchanged greetings.
The Lieutenant Governor called upon the students to carry forward the true spirit of Raksha Bandhan. He encouraged the young minds to spread the message of peace, love, unity and harmony.
Ahead of the Raksha Bandhan, which will be celebrated on August 28,2026, the event offered the young students a unique opportunity to engage with the Lieutenant Governor.
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| | Departments directed to ensure hassle-free pilgrimage for devotees through better essential services, medical facilities and traffic management at Shankracharya Temple | | |
Srinagar, August 24 (Scoop News)- To review and finalize arrangements for the upcoming festival of Raksha Bandhan, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today chaired a meeting of senior Officers at the Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex.
The festival is scheduled to be celebrated on August 28, 2026, with great religious and cultural significance.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Additional Deputy Commissioner Aadil Fareed, Joint Commissioner SMC Nuzhat Qureshi, IAS Probationer Aakash Garg, SP Headquarters Umar Shah, SP Traffic Zaheer Abbas, Chief Planning Officer Fayaz Ahmad Dar, SDM East Zubair Ahmad, Executive Engi... |
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| | Omar Abdullah directs School Education Department to complete inquiry | | into Kishtwar schoolgirl incident within a month | |
Srinagar, August 24 (Scoop News)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today directed the School Education Department to complete its inquiry into the heinous incident in Kishtwar involving a young schoolgirl on an expeditious basis, so that stringent and exemplary action can be ensured in the matter.
The Chief Minister directed the concerned authorities to complete the inquiry within one month and take all necessary steps to bring the investigation to its logical conclusion.
He stressed the need for a thorough and time-bound inquiry, underscoring that the matter must be dealt with firmly and that appropriate action be taken based on the findings of the inquiry.
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| | Justice reaches frontier as NALSA Jagriti programme held at GDC Tangdhar | |  Tangdhar, August 24 (Scoop News)- In a significant outreach initiative aimed at taking legal awareness and access to justice to the remotest and far-flung areas of Jammu and Kashmir, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Kupwara, under the aegis of the Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority (JKLSA) and in furtherance of the objectives of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), today organised an awareness programme on the NALSA JAGRITI (Justice Awareness for Grassroots Information and Transparency Initiative) Scheme, 2025, under the theme “Empowered Youth, Stronger India”, a... |
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| | Inter-District Divisional-Level Table Tennis Championship concludes at Shopian | | | Shopian, August 23 (Scoop News)-The Inter-District Divisional-Level Table Tennis Championship for Under-17 Boys concluded today at the Indoor Sports Stadium, Shopian.
A total of 49 players from all ten districts of Kashmir Division participated in the championship with great enthusiasm and sporting spirit.
The final match was played between Bandipora and Kupwara, with Bandipora emerging victorious to clinch the championship title. Kupwara secured the second position, while Srinagar bagged the third place.
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| | Chief Justice J&K and Ladakh High Court visits Sharda Temple LoC Teetwal | | 
Teetwal, August 23 (Scoop News)-Chief Justice of J&K and Ladakh, Sh. Sanjiv Kumar alongwith his family paid his maiden visit to Sharda Temple LoC Teetwal today. He paid obeisance and did Puja at the newly constructed Sharda Temple that was inaugurated in March 2023 by Hon'ble Home minister Amit Shah. He was accompanied by Registrar General J&K High Court Sh. M K Sharma, SDM Karnah Mohd Raiyaz and others.
He was received at the temple by Ajaz Khan Coordinator and Mahaveer Thussu, Manager besides Pujaris Kamal and Ritik Raina. While appreciating Save Sharda Committee Kashmir Regd for its... |
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| | J&K Police Intensify Crackdown on Illegal Mining and Transportation across Shopian and Baramulla | | |
Srinagar, August 23 (Scoop News)-Continuing its sustained crackdown against illegal mining and unauthorized transportation of minor minerals, J&K Police have intensified enforcement operations across Shopian and Baramulla districts, resulting in the seizure of 18 vehicles and machinery, including JCBs, tippers, dumpers, tractors and tractor-trolleys.
In Shopian, a police party from Police Station Heerpora during routine patrolling, seized two tractors found engaged in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals without the required permissions. In this regard, FIR No. 82/2026 under relevant provisions of law was registered at Police Station Heerpora and investigation has be... |
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| | BJP holds state office bearers’ meeting at Srinagar | | 
Srinagar, August 23 (Scoop News)-Jammu & Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held its State Office Bearers’ and Organizational Meetings at Hotel Countryside, Nowgam, Srinagar, with a focus on further strengthening the organization, expanding grassroots outreach and preparing for upcoming political and organizational programmes.
J&K BJP President and MP Sat Sharma (CA) chaired the meeting. The meeting was also addressed by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, Leader of Opposition J&K Sunil Sharma, General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, MP Jugal Kishore Sharma, MP Ghulam Ali Khatana,... |
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