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| MLA Kulgam reviews JJM implementation | | Stresses timely completion of works and reliable water supply | | Kulgam, October 06 (Scoop News)- Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Kulgam, M.Y. Tarigami today reviewed the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) during a meeting held at the Conference Hall of Mini-Secretariat, Kulgam.
The meeting held a detailed review of the progress of various JJM works and schemes, including household coverage, status of ongoing works, functionality of water supply schemes and issues affecting the provision of drinking water.
MLA also called for timely redressal of public grievances related to drinking water supply and JJM works and emphasised that the concerns of people should be addressed on priority and that the benefits of the Mission reach every... |
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| | Deputy CM lays foundation stone for Café House, Guest House at govt Silk Factory Rajbagh | | |
Srinagar, October 06 (Scoop News)- Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today laid the foundation stone for construction of Café House and renovation of existing Guesthouse at Government Silk Weaving Factory Rajbagh, a unit of Jammu and Kashmir Industries Limited.
MLA, Lal Chowk Sheikh Ahsan Ahmed Pardesi, Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department Vikramjit Singh besides others were present on the occasion.
The project is being executed by the J&K Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Limited (JK SICOP) and aims to enhance the overall ambience of the premises while creating additional facilities for the visitors and stakeholders. The initiative is als... |
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| | Two-day Int'l Conference on Energy Systems concludes at NIT Srinagar | | |
Srinagar,October 06 (Scoop News)-The Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, in association with Dr B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT) Jalandhar, hosted a two-day International Conference on Modelling, Simulation and Optimization of Energy Systems (MSOES-2026) on October 5 and 6.
The conference brought together researchers, academicians and experts working in energy modelling, simulation, optimisation, renewable energy and sustainable energy systems. Experts from Dubai, the United States, Sri Lanka, Canada and Malaysia participated in the conference through online and offline modes.
The conference was organised by Dr M... |
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| | Innovation Hat-Trick for IUST; Secures 4-Star Rating for Third Consecutive Year | | |
Awantipora, October 06(Scoop News)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) has once again demonstrated its strong institutional commitment to innovation, entrepreneurship and start-up development by securing a 4-Star Rating in the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) Rankings 2024–25 of the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India.
The result, announced recently, marks the third consecutive year that IUST has achieved the 4-Star Rating, reaffirming the University’s sustained performance in fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across its academic ecosystem. IUST had secured a 3.5-Star Rating in 2021–22, followed by 4-Star Ratings in 2022–23, 2... |
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| | Autumn session of Assembly failed people, public issues buried under statehood politics: Altaf Thakur | | Reservation, daily wagers, ASHA workers, vocational trainers, unemployed youth left waiting for answers | 
Srinagar, October 06(Scoop News)-BJP J&K spokesperson and senior BJP leader Altaf Thakur on Tuesday termed the J&K Assembly’s autumn session a “complete failure” and accused the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government of turning the House into a platform for political posturing while leaving the pressing concerns of ordinary people unresolved. Thakur said the session failed to provide meaningful answers on reservation, recruitment, daily wagers, contractual employees, ASHA workers, vocational trainers, unemployment, development, price rise, healthcare, education, roads and other ... |
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| | First ever North Kashmir Women’s Sports Festival begins at GDC Women Sopore | |  Sopore, October 05(Scoop News)-The first ever North Kashmir Women’s Sports Festival commenced today at Government Degree College (GDC) for Women, Sopore, with around 900 athletes from 14 Degree Colleges and 5 Higher Secondary Schools participating in the three day mega event.
Commissioner Secretary Higher Education, Ram Nivas Sharma, inaugurated the festival while Secretary in Higher Education Safqat Iqbal and SSP Sopore Iftikhar Talib were the guests of honour. Principal GDC Women Sopore Prof. Subeena Chiloo was also present.
The inaugural ceremony commenced with an Izband ceremony pre... |
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| | CM Omar Abdullah calls Common Duct Policy 2026 major step towards modern urban infrastructure | | |
Srinagar, October 05(Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today described the Jammu and Kashmir Common Duct Policy 2026 as a major step towards modernising urban infrastructure, improving utility management and creating cleaner and more orderly cityscapes across Jammu and Kashmir.
Following approval by the Council of Ministers, the Government has notified the Jammu and Kashmir Common Duct Policy 2026, establishing a framework for shared underground utility corridors for power, water, telecom, gas, sewerage and digital networks.
The policy mandates integration of common ducts in the planning and construction of new roads, while also providing for phased retrofitting of existing i... |
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| | Massive Crackdown on Drugs in Anantnag: 6 Peddlers Arrested | | |
Srinagar, October 05 (Scoop News)-Continuing its sustained drive against the drug menace, police in Anantnag has arrested 06 persons in separate actions across the district and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
Police Station Srigufwara, during naka checking at Sirhama Crossing, apprehended Khurshid Ahmad Nengroo son of Gh. Ahmad Nengroo resident of Nowshara. During his search, 70 grams of charas was recovered from his possession. In another separate action, Police Station Bijbehara apprehended Ubaid Majeed Shah son of Ab. Majeed Shah resident of Guree at Pazalpora and recovered 15 grams of charas from his possession. Similarly, near Wopzan, police apprehended Mohd... |
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| | Police Organises Sports & Drawing-Painting Competitions In Anantnag | | to Mark Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel | |
Srinagar, October 05 (Scoop News)- On the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, observed as National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas), police in Anantnag organised series of sports and creative activities at DPL Anantnag.
As part of the celebrations, Chess, Carrom and Badminton tournaments were organised, providing participants an opportunity to showcase their sporting talent while promoting discipline, teamwork and a spirit of healthy competition.
A Drawing and Painting Competition was also organised at DPL Anantnag, in which participants expressed their creativity and ideas through art, with the theme of national unity and integrity.
These events aimed to promote the... |
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| | NIT Srinagar takes Swachhata Hi Seva campaign beyond campus | | |
Srinagar, October 05 (Scoop News)-The National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar organised a three-day series of cleanliness, environmental awareness and community outreach activities under the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign from October 1 to 3.
The programme witnessed participation from students, faculty members, staff, NSS and NCC volunteers and members of the campus community, with activities focusing on cleanliness, sustainability and civic responsibility.
As part of the programme, the NSS unit organised a poster painting competition on cleanliness and environmental awareness. The competition featured separate groups for teachers... |
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| | J&K Punjabi Sahit Sabha Srinagar Celebrates 59th Annual Day | | in Collaboration with JKAACL | |
Srinagar, October 05(Scoop News)-The J&K Punjabi Sahit Sabha Srinagar, in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL), organised a one-day Punjabi Seminar to commemorate the 59th Annual Day of the Punjabi Sahit Sabha Srinagar at Tagore Hall, Srinagar.
The programme brought together eminent Punjabi writers, poets, scholars, intellectuals and literary enthusiasts from different parts of Jammu and Kashmir. The event highlighted the importance of promoting Punjabi language and literature and showcased the literary and cultural activities undertaken by the Sabha and JKAACL.
Harvinder Kour, Secretary, JKAACL; R.S. Rajan, President, Punjabi Sahit S... |
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| | DC Budgam visits Charar-i-Sharief, reviews arrangements for Urs | | Directs departments to ensure smooth facilities for devotees | | Budgam, October 05(Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, today visited Charar-i-Sharief to review arrangements for the forthcoming Urs and facilities for devotees.
The Deputy Commissioner paid obeisance at the revered shrine of Sheik Nooruddin Noorani (RA) and inspected the ongoing development works, including the under-construction Guest House comprising 12 rooms and two halls.
During visit, the DC interacted with local residents and stakeholders and assured them that their genuine concerns would be examined on priority.
The Deputy Commissioner subsequently chaired a meeting at Town Hall Charar-i-Sharief with concerned officers to review preparations for ... |
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| | Teachers play an indispensable role in shaping the future of society, nation: Sakeena Itoo | | 
Srinagar, October 04 (Scoop News)- Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today said that teachers are the cornerstone of the education system and play an indispensable role in shaping the future of society and nation.
The Minister was addressing a one-day Mega Teachers’ Conference on the theme ‘Roles, Rights and Responsibilities of Teachers’, organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Rehbar-e-Taleem Teachers Forum (JKReTTF) at SCERT Bemina here.
The conference witnessed participation of a large number of teachers besides senior officers of the Sc... |
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| | BSF Wular Ultra Run 3.0 held in Bandipora to promote Environmental Conservation, Sportsmanship | | Around 3,000 Runners, 4,000 Participants Turn Up for Mega Sporting Event |  Bandipora, October 04 (Scoop News)- The third edition of the BSF Wular Ultra Run, organised by the Border Security Force (BSF) in collaboration with Krish Fitness Academy, was held today at Wular Lake, Bandipora, with the objective of promoting environmental conservation, sportsmanship, youth engagement and community participation.
Held under the theme “Save Wular, Run with Bordermen”, the event highlighted the importance of conserving Wular Lake, one of Asia’s largest freshwater lakes and an important ecological and tourism asset of the Kashmir Valley.
The event was flagged off by IG B... |
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| | Tourist Interaction Event held at Zabarwan Park Srinagar | | |
Srinagar, October 04 (Scoop News)-A Tourist Interaction Event was organised today by the Tourist Police at Zabarwan Park, bringing together senior officials of the Tourism Department, Tourist Police, different stakeholders and service providers, besides visiting tourists.
The event was organised under the initiative of Dr. S.D. Chowdhury, SSP Enforcement / Deputy Director Tourism (Enforcement), with the objective of strengthening coordination among the Tourism Department, Tourist Police and tourism stakeholders and ensuring a safe, welcoming and hassle-free experience for tourists visiting Kashmir.
A key feature of the programme was direct interaction with visiting tourists and reco... |
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| | Traffic Police Rural Kashmir issues traffic advisory ahead of ‘Wullar Ultra Marathon-3.0’ in Bandipora | | | Bandipora, October 04 (Scoop News)-In view of the conduct of the Wullar Ultra Marathon-3.0 scheduled to be held in Bandipora on October 4, 2026, the Traffic Police Rural Kashmir has issued a detailed traffic advisory to facilitate the smooth conduct of the event and ensure the safety of participants and the general public.
As per the advisory, vehicular movement along the designated marathon route, commencing from BSF Headquarters, Maddar, proceeding towards NHPC Pethkote and returning to Chewa via Kangrichowk through Wular Vantage Road, shall remain suspended from 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM on October 4.
Motorists have been advised to avoid the notified marathon corridor during the restrict... |
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| | NIT Srinagar Hosts Expert Talk on Advanced Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Composites | | Director Calls for Greater Exposure to Emerging Technologies and Research | |
Srinagar, October 04(Scoop News)-The Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, in association with Dhaatu Mitra–The Metallurgy Club, organised an expert talk on “Advanced Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Structural Applications.”
The session was delivered by Dr. R. T. Durai Prabhakaran, Professor and Dean (Research & Consultancy), IIT Jammu, who has dual affiliation with the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Materials & Metallurgical Engineering.
The programme was held under the patronage of NIT Srinagar Director Prof. Anurag Mishra. Dr. Srinibash Mishra, Head, Department of Metallurgical and Material... |
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