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| Enough of Blame Game, Focus on People’s Welfare: PDF President Hakeem Yaseen | | Says government must fulfil promises, opposition should play constructive role | |
Srinagar, May 07 (Scoop News)- President of the People’s Democratic Front (PDF) and former Cabinet Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Thursday said that the ongoing blame game between the JKNC and PDP over various issues is not in the interest of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
He said the people have given a clear mandate to the elected government, while the opposition also has a vital responsibility to play a constructive role by highlighting genuine public issues and bringing ground realities before the government.
“The opposition should expose the real issues confronting the people and convince the government to address them instead of indulging in political confronta... |
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| | IUST Hosts Hands-on Fire Safety Workshop to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness | | |
Awantipora, May 07(Scoop News)-The Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction (CDRR), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), in collaboration with the Office of the Proctor and the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Club, organised a hands-on workshop on disaster preparedness today.
The event, titled “Enhancing Fire Safety Skills,” focused on practical emergency response and fire suppression techniques. The initiative aimed to strengthen fire preparedness and risk reduction awareness among students, security personnel, and staff, in line with the University’s commitment to fostering a culture of safety and resilience.
Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat, Security Consultant, IUST, del... |
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| | Divisional Commissioner Kashmir reviews Eid-ul-Adha arrangements | | |
Srinagar, May 07(Scoop News)-In preparation for the forthcoming Eid-ul-Adha celebrations, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg on Thursday convened a high-level meeting to review and finalize arrangements for the smooth and peaceful observance of the festival across the Kashmir Division.
During the meeting, the Divisional Commissioner directed the KPDCL officers, to ensure uninterrupted power supply at prominent religious shrines including Hazratbal Shrine, Kalashpora, Jenab Sahab Soura, Ziyarat Sharief Kabamarg and Khiram in Anantnag, Ziyarat Sharief Makhama, and Aham-i-Sharief in Bandipora.
He further instructed the concerned departments to maintain adequate and uninterru... |
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| | J&K ACB Registers Disproportionate Assets Case Against Chief Accounts Officer | | |
Srinagar, May 07(Scoop News)-The Jammu & Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a Disproportionate Assets (DA) case against Zafar Iqbal-KAS, Chief Accounts Officer, S/O Mir Hussain R/O Gursai, Mendhar, Poonch, residing at Bathindi, Jammu and presently posted in the office of Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, J&K, Srinagar.
The case was registered following a Secret Verification conducted by the ACB into allegations that the accused public servant had accumulated huge assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. Verification revealed that while serving at different postings, the accused allegedly abused his official position and acquired assets worth cror... |
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| | IUST Organises Dental Health Outreach Programme at Brakpora | | |
Awantipora, May 07(Scoop News)-Syed Mantaqui Memorial College of Nursing and Medical Technology (SMMCN&MT), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), in collaboration with the Urban Health Training Centre Brakpora (PHC Brakpora, Anantnag), organised a Dental Health Screening and Awareness Programme at Brakpora, Anantnag, as part of its ongoing community outreach initiatives.
Coordinated by Outreach Coordinator Ms. Mubashir Bashir, the programme aimed to promote oral health awareness and preventive dental care among students. The initiative focused on the early detection of common dental ailments such as tooth decay and gum disease, while also educating students about oral hy... |
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| | DC Ganderbal reviews preparedness for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 | | Stresses timely completion of works, coordinated efforts for smooth and safe pilgrimage | | Ganderbal, May 06(Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a meeting to review arrangements for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 along the Baltal axis.
At the outset, a detailed review of security arrangements was conducted with the Police Department. Directions were given to finalize deployment locations, checkpoints and frisking points, with directions for installation of security scanners at key entry points in the base camp.
The Border Roads Organisation informed that snow clearance operations are progressing well and the route is expected to be opened well within the stipulated timeframe.
Reviewing infrastructure works, the Roads and ... |
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| | Satish Sharma assures prioritizing solarization over conventional electricity in J&K | | 
Srinagar, May 06 (Scoop News)- Minister for Science and Technology, Satish Sharma, today reaffirmed government’s strong commitment towards accelerating the solar energy adoption across Jammu and Kashmir, while directing the officials to ensure time-bound resolution of all issues related to ongoing and proposed solar initiatives.
A delegation from the Jammu and Kashmir Solar Association called on the Minister here today to discuss key concerns regarding promotion of renewable energy in the region.
The Minister assured the delegation of full support from the government, particularly i... |
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| | Deputy Chief Minister inspects ongoing infrastructure works at GMC Srinagar | | 
Srinagar, May 06(Scoop News)- Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today inspected the ongoing construction of a new building for upgradation of the Surgery, Medicine and Radiology departments at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar.
During the inspection, he emphasized the importance of timely completion of the project and strict adherence to quality standards. He stated that the upgradation of these key departments will significantly strengthen the healthcare infrastructure and enhance patient care services in Srinagar.
The Deputy Chief Minister said that the government... |
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| | CM Omar hosts dinner in honour of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance in Gulmarg | |  Gulmarg, May 06(Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today hosted a dinner in honour of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance at Gulmarg.
The Committee headed by its chairperson, Member of Parliament, Bhartruhari Mahtab, is currently on a study visit to Srinagar and Gulmarg from May 4 to May 7 as part of its ongoing engagements to review and deliberate on key financial and economic matters. The dinner provided an opportunity for informal interaction between the Chief Minister and members of the Committee in the serene surroundings of Gulmarg. The Chief Minister extended a war... |
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| | DJMC IUST Marks Press Freedom Week with Street Theatre | | |
Awantipora, May 06(Scoop News)-The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), marked World Press Freedom Week by organising a street theatre performance on campus.
Through engaging storytelling, the performance highlighted the growing challenges of misinformation, sensationalism, and the rapid spread of unverified content on digital platforms. Titled “News or Noise?”, the play was performed by media students of IUST and directed by Dr. Haifaa Mohammad, Assistant Professor, DJMC.
Dr. Rabia Noor, Head, DJMC, said the initiative aimed to raise awareness about the distinction between professional journalism and sensationa... |
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| | Workshop on ‘Research Ethics and Publication’ ends at CUKashmir | | |
Ganderbal, May 06(Scoop News)- The five-day workshop on “Research Ethics and Publication,” organized by the School of Education (SoE), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), concluded at Tulmulla Campus here. The event brought together around 120 scholars from various universities across the country in a blended mode.
Addressing the participants, Prof. Shahid Rasool, Dean Academic Affairs, reflected on the global landscape of higher education and research, drawing attention to the practices followed by advanced economies, particularly in Western societies. He observed that such nations have been able to establish world-class tertiary institutions primarily due to their unwavering c... |
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| | IUST Organises Lecture on Insurance Modelling Techniques | | |
Awantipora, May 06 (Scoop News)- The Department of Mathematical Sciences, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), recently organised a programme on “Count Data and Claim Frequency Models in Insurance: Classical GLM and Artificial Neural Network Approach (ANN).”
The session was delivered by Dr. Deepesh Bhati, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Statistics, Central University of Rajasthan, who highlighted modern statistical techniques and machine learning approaches for modelling insurance claim data, focusing on both Generalized Linear Models (GLMs) and ANN-based methods. During the program Dr. Peer Bilal Ahmad, Head, Department of Mathematical Sciences, IUST, ... |
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| | Property of drug mafia Worth ₹85 Lakhs Attached Under NDPS Act | | | Srinagar, May 05 (Scoop News)-In its relentless crackdown against drug trafficking and the narcotics ecosystem, police in Anantnag has taken another major action against proceeds of drug crime by attaching immovable property belonging to a notorious drug peddler under the provisions of the NDPS Act.
Police Station Srigufwara, acting under Section 68(F) of the NDPS Act, attached one single-storeyed residential house with an estimated market value of approximately ₹85 lakhs, belonging to Imtiyaz Ahmad Ganie son of Lassi Ganie resident of Shalgam, Srigufwara.
The said accused is involved in case FIR No. 72/2022 registered at Police Station Srigufwara under relevant provisions of the NDPS... |
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| | Narco CASOs Conducted at 20 Locations Across Anantnag to Dismantle Drug Network | | |
Srinagar, May 05 (Scoop News)- In a major offensive against drug trafficking and the narcotics ecosystem, Police in Anantnag launched simultaneous Narco Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs) at 20 identified locations across the district targeting suspected drug kingpins, peddlers, facilitators, and individuals linked with narcotics networks.
The coordinated operations were carried out by multiple police teams under the supervision of senior officers as part of the police’s intensified and sustained campaign against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. The searches were conducted on the basis of credible intelligence and evidence gathered during ongoing investigations into NDPS cases.
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| | J&K Police Attaches Property Worth ₹1.20 Crore of Notorious Drug Peddler In Srinagar | | under 100 Days Campaign of Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan | |
Srinagar, May 05 (Scoop News)- Continuing its relentless drive against drug trafficking under the ongoing 100 Days Campaign of Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, Police in Srinagar has attached immovable property worth approximately ₹1.20 crore belonging to a notorious drug peddler.
Police Station Nowhatta, acting under the provisions of Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, attached the immovable property of an accused involved in FIR No. 61/2019 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act. The attached property includes a fully renovated three-storey residential house, a separate single-storey concrete kitchen block with three washrooms and land measuring 09 marlas.
The property belongs to Nisa... |
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| | IUST Hosts Key Workshop Engaging Diverse Stakeholders for Community-Led Action | | and Ethical Accountability to Combat Drug Menace | |
Awantipora, May 05(Scoop News)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) reaffirmed its commitment to addressing pressing social challenges by hosting the second day of a two-day workshop on “Drug-Free Society: Call for Collective Action.” The programme, through its multiple sessions, brought together a wide spectrum of stakeholders including representatives from the administration, religious leaders, NGOs, academia, and civil society, coordinating a comprehensive and inclusive dialogue on tackling substance abuse.
During a dedicated session with religious leaders, the Grand Mufti of Jammu & Kashmir called for a strong, community-driven response to curb the growing m... |
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| | NIT Srinagar hosts lecture on Raman Spectroscopy | | |
Srinagar, May 05 (Scoop News)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Tuesday organized a high-profile invited lecture on "Raman Spectroscopy: Transforming Research Across Scientific Fields."
The event was conducted as part of the outreach activity of the Indian National Young Academy of Science (INYAS), in collaboration with the University of Kashmir and IIT Jammu.
The lecture was delivered by the distinguished scientist Prof. Chandrabhas Narayan, from the Chemistry and Physics of Materials Unit at the Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR).
The event was attended by senior faculty members, including Prof. Prince A. Gan... |
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| | Deputy CM visits Shopian; reviews development works | | | Shopian, May 04 (Scoop News)- Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today conducted an extensive tour of Zainapora Constituency in Shopian district to assess the progress of ongoing development projects across Chitragam, Zainapora and adjoining areas.
During the visit, the Deputy Chief Minister inspected the ongoing construction of a vital 45-meter span bridge on the Sugan–Chitragam–Zainapora road.
The Deputy Chief Minister was accompanied by Chief Engineer PMGSY Ashwani Kumar, Additional District Development Commissioner Dr. Nasir Lone, SDM Zainapora, Tehsildar, DMO and senior officers from PWD, PMGSY and Mechanical Engineering departments.
Emphasizing strict adherence to q... |
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| | DC Ganderbal reviews arrangements for Kheer Bhawani Mela 2026 | | | Ganderbal, May 04 (Scoop News)- A high-level preparatory meeting was today convened here under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore to review and finalise arrangements for the annual Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela 2026, scheduled for 22nd June, 2026.
Reviewing the preparedness, the DC noted that the mela witnessed a footfall of more than 15000 devotees in 2025 and said that adequate arrangements should be put in place this year to cater large gatherings. Devotees are expected to start arriving from 21st June, with the main congregation on 22nd June.
It was informed that the Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple premises and the Central University of Kashmir campus at... |
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| | Mass Counselling Sessions on Mental Health held across Ganderbal | | | Ganderbal, May 04 (Scoop News)- Under the vision of Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan @ 100 Days, schools across District Ganderbal today transformed into centres of awareness, reflection and collective awakening through a series of counselling sessions on mental health and emotional well-being.
The initiative witnessed the active participation of nearly 37,000 students, teachers and parents, sending a strong message that a healthy mind forms the cornerstone of a progressive and harmonious society.
During the sessions, resource persons and educators sensitised participants about the importance of mental health, encouraging young minds to overcome negativity, anxiety and substance abuse. The program... |
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| | Third Day of Mega Free Medical Camp at MIMC Devachan Continues to Serve Patients | | |
Leh, May 04 (Scoop News)-The Mega Free Medical Camp, organised as part of the ongoing Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of the Tathagata Buddha in Ladakh, continued successfully on its third day at the MIMC Devachan Campus, Leh, with over 100 patients being treated daily.
The camp is being organised by the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh in collaboration with the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC) and SNM Hospital, and is scheduled to continue till May 14, 2026.
Held daily at the Mahabodhi Mahakaruna Charitable Hospital, Devachan, the initiative is providing free medical consultations, diagnostic services, and distribution of medicines to the general... |
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| | J&K ACB files charge-sheet against 11 accused persons including SMC officials | | in violation of building permission case | |
Srinagar,May 04 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau presented Charge sheet against 04 accused persons of Srinagar Municipal Committee (SMC) and 07 beneficiaries in case FIR No. 24/2020 for the commission of offences U/S 5(1)(d) r/w5(2) of J&K Prevention of Corruption Act. Svt. 2006, 120-B RPC of Police Station ACB Srinagar before Hon`ble Court of Additional Special Judge Anti-Corruption Srinagar for judicial determination.
The instant case was registered for raising construction of Six illegal Structures erected at Jawhar Nagar, Gonikhan, Hari Singh High Street and Wazir Bagh Srinagar without obtaining any valid & proper Building Permission from the competent au... |
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