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| Govt creating new opportunities in tourism despite challenges: Satish Sharma | | |
Srinagar, June 01 (Scoop News)- Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, today highlighted the immense opportunities being created by the government in the tourism sector, stating that Jammu and Kashmir continues to emerge as a promising destination for investment, entrepreneurship and employment despite facing geographical and climatic challenges.
Addressing the participants at the Jammu Kashmir Business Conclave 2026, the Minister said that the government is committed to transform Jammu and Kashmir into a vibrant hub of tourism-driven economic growth by creating a conducive environm... |
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| | Chanakya Statue Cleaned and Honored on World Brahmin Day in Jammu | | 
Jammu, June 01 (Scoop News)-No special event was organized at the Brahmin Sabha premises at Parade Ground on the occasion of World Brahmin Day. Visitors who reached the venue said that no celebration or activity related to the day was visible, leading to disappointment among many members of the community.
The Brahmin community is widely regarded as a pillar of India's cultural, spiritual, and intellectual heritage. Religious and social ceremonies continue to be conducted under the guidance of Brahmins. Therefore, the absence of any observance on such an important day at one of Jammu's... |
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| | Why did Journalist Rajesh Awasthi kill himself | | |
New Delhi, June 01 (Scoop News)-The Delhi Union of Journalists(DUJ) is shocked and saddened at the suicide by dismissed Dainik Jagran employee Rajesh Awasthi in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
It is reported that Awasthi was ill and depressed after being dismissed from Dainik Jagran where he had worked for many years. He was under severe financial strain and reportedly took his life by swallowing 'sulphas' tablets.
DUJ regrets that low wages keep many journalists poor, barely able to survive and bring up families with dignity. Retrenchment can be a severe blow, pushing many into poverty.
Retirement often has a similar impact. Few journalists are able to save enough to b... |
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| | NIT Srinagar’s SANGAM-3.0 concludes at Gulmarg | | MLA Farooq Shah Calls for Stronger Alumni Engagement, Investment in Education | |
Srinagar, June 01 (Scoop News)-The third edition of the global alumni reunion, SANGAM-3.0, concluded at Gulmarg on Sunday with a special networking and interaction session, bringing to a close three days of celebrations, discussions and renewed engagement between alumni and their alma mater.
The event was organised by the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar in collaboration with the Alumni Association, REC/NIT Srinagar.
The concluding session at the Golf Club Gulmarg witnessed enthusiastic participation from distinguished alumni, faculty members, administrators, and guests from across the country.
The event was hosted by alumnus and MLA Gulmarg, Er. Farooq Ahmad Sh... |
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| | Police Conduct Under 100-Day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan In Sopore | | |
Srinagar, June 01 (Scoop News)-As part of the ongoing 100-Day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, Police in Sopore carried out a series of coordinated enforcement and community outreach activities at multiple locations across the district to strengthen the fight against drug abuse and promote drug-free communities.
An inspection of medical and chemist shops falling within the jurisdiction of Police Post Fidarpora was conducted. During the drive, sale records, prescription registers, stock registers, and other relevant documents relating to scheduled and psychotropic drugs were scrutinized to ensure strict compliance with the provisions of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940. Shop owners w... |
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| | Admissions open for Postgraduate, Ph.D programmes at CUKashmir | | |
Ganderbal, June 01 (Scoop News)-Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) has commenced the admission process for its wide range of postgraduate programmes for the academic session 2026–27. The University invites candidates who have appeared in the CUET-PG-2026 examination to register for admission through the prescribed online process.
According to the Directorate of Admissions, the University is offering admissions to the postgraduate programmes, including M.A. English, M.A. Urdu, M.Com, M.A. Mass Communication and Journalism, M.A. Economics, M.A. Political Science, M.A. Kashmiri, LL.M., M.Ed., Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed., M.P.Ed., M.Sc. Botany, M.Sc. Chemistry, M.Sc. Zoology (Lateral E... |
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| | Dy CM inaugurates double-lane bridge at Greater Kailash | | says govt prioritising surface connectivity in J&K | |
Jammu, May 31 (Scoop News)-Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today inaugurated the newly constructed double-lane bridge over the Nallah at Greater Kailash in Jammu.
The Deputy Chief Minister said that the government is deeply focused on creating robust surface connectivity across Jammu and Kashmir. He added that the inauguration of the bridge marks a significant step towards strengthening the urban connectivity and improving the public infrastructure in the region.
The newly constructed bridge is expected to provide seamless connectivity, ease traffic movement and enhance convenience for the residents of Greater Kailash and adjoining areas. The project has been executed to ... |
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| | Jammu Boy Tariq Khan’s Bombay Story Receives Acclaim at Cannes Film Festival | | 
Cannes, France,May 31 (Scoop News)-Internationally acclaimed filmmaker and producer Tariq Khan has added another milestone to his growing international career with the successful premiere of his latest film, Bombay Story, at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. Inspired by the timeless stories of legendary Urdu writer Saadat Hasan Manto, the film was screened to a packed theatre and received an enthusiastic response from audiences and industry professionals.
Bombay Story features an impressive cast including Mouni Roy, Anupria Goenka, Rahat Shah Kazmi, Shoaib Nikash Shah, and several ... |
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| | Digitek hosts grand mini expo in Jammu, showcases latest content creation solutions | | |
Jammu, May 30(Scoop News)-Leading imaging and content creation brand Digitek organized a grand one-day Mini Expo at Hotel Shovay, near Delhi Public School, Jammu, bringing together photographers, videographers, content creators, influencers, YouTubers, media professionals and technology enthusiasts under one roof.
The exhibition was organized by My Life My Style Private Limited, Jammu, the Premier Partner of Digitek for Jammu & Kashmir. The event featured live demonstrations and hands-on experience of a wide range of products including Digitek lights, microphones, podcast setups, chroma studio setups, Viltrox lenses and accessories, Zhiyun gimbals, and various professional photograph... |
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| | Commissioner JMC inspects encroachment situation in City Chowk, Malhotra Mohalla | | |
Jammu, May 30(Scoop News)-Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Dr. Devansh Yadav today conducted an on-site inspection of Ward No. 11, covering City Chowk and Malhotra Mohalla areas, to assess the issue of encroachments on public footpaths and roads.
The visit was undertaken following repeated representations and requests from locals, who highlighted the difficulties being faced by pedestrians due to the widespread encroachment of footpaths by vendors and shopkeepers. During the inspection, Dr. Yadav observed that several vendors and traders had occupied pedestrian pathways by displaying and selling goods on the footpaths, leaving little or no space for public movement.
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| | Central Kashmir Excise Range destroys poppy cultivation at multiple locations | | |
Srinagar, May 30(Scoop News)-Central Kashmir Excise Range intensified its crackdown against the Illicit cultivation of Narcotic crops (Poppy) under the Nasha Mukht Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan and destroyed illegal poppy cultivation at multiple locations across the Srinagar-Budgam-Ganderbal Excise Range.
The drive was conducted in collaboration with Police, Revenue and Agriculture Department and the FIR was lodged under the relevant sections of NDPS Act at the concerned Police Stations.
All legal formalities including seizure, Sampling and destruction were reportedly completed on spot and Case FIR No. 16/2026 and U/S 8/18 NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Lar Ganderbal ... |
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