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| J&K Police arrests 06 drug peddlers; Contraband substances recovered | | | Srinagar, October 20 (Scoop News)-: Continuing its drive against the menace of drugs, J&K Police arrested 06 drug peddlers in Shopian, Kulgam & Anantnag and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
In Shopian, a police party from Police Station Heerpora during routine naka checking at Circuit House, intercepted a vehicle (Alto) bearing registration number JK22C-4688, travelling from Sedow towards Shopian with two persons on board. During their personal search, 60 grams of charas-like substance was recovered from each individual. They have been identified as Mashooq Ahmad Hajam son of Mohd Shaban Hajam and Bilal Ahmad Hajam son of Gh Mohd Hajam both residents of Sedow, Heerp... |
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| | IUST concludes workshop on Antimicrobial Resistance, trains 24 researchers | | |
Awantipora, October 19(Scoop News)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) has concluded a week-long hands-on workshop on ‘AMR: Integrating Immunology and Infectious Diseases,’supported by the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,Government of India. The programme attracted 110 applications, from which 24 early-career researchers from institutions across Jammu and Kashmir were selected for intensive laboratory training and scientific interactions.
Presiding over the valedictory session, Vice Chancellor Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo emphasised the need to address Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) through a One Health approach.
He observed th... |
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| | Autumn Silk Cocoon Auction Market commences at Srinagar | | |
Srinagar, October 19 (Scoop News)-The Autumn Silk Cocoon Auction Market for Kashmir Division commenced today at the Sericulture Complex, Srinagar, marking an important occasion for the sericulture sector and providing a platform for cocoon growers to market their produce in a transparent and competitive environment.
The market was inaugurated by Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, Director Sericulture J&K in presence of departmental officers, cocoon growers from various districts of Kashmir Division and buyers from within and outside the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Autumn Silk Cocoon Auction Market reflects the department’s continued commitment towards strengthening the marketing infrast... |
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| | MD NHM visits SKIMS Medical College Bemina to review MCH healthcare services | | |
Srinagar, October 19 (Scoop News)-Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), J&K, Athar Aamir Ul Shafi, today conducted an extensive visit to SKIMS Medical College & Hospital, Bemina, Srinagar, to review healthcare delivery systems and ongoing developmental infrastructure projects.
A comprehensive review meeting was convened with hospital administration and the discussions centered primarily on strengthening Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services and fast-tracking upcoming Critical Care Block (CCB) being built under the Pradhan Mantri-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM).
The meeting evaluated current maternal & child health indicators, discussing targe... |
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| | DC Shopian visits Pir Ki Gali to assess winter Preparedness and Tourist Facilities | | | Shopian, October 19 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Charandeep Singh, today visited Pir Ki Gali to take first-hand stock of the available facilities and assess winter preparedness.
The DC was accompanied by ADDC Dr. Nasir Ahmed Lone, ADC Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz, CEO, Dubjan-Pir Ki Gali Development Authority, Rouf Rehman, Tehsildar Shopian, Executive Engineers (Xens), DIO and officers of the concerned departments.
During the visit, the DC assessed the existing facilities and stressed the need to improve basic amenities and infrastructure to ensure a better experience for tourists and visitors. He also reviewed the status of ongoing works and directed the concerned depart... |
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| | DC Kulgam reviews arrangements for Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas Celebrations under DAJGUA | | | Kulgam,October 19 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, today chaired separate meetings at the Mini Secretariat, Kulgam, to review arrangements for the celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) and to discuss measures for the revival, restoration, preservation and maintenance of architecture and heritage in the district.
During the meeting on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, scheduled to be celebrated at EMRS Tangmarg on November 15, 2026, the DC directed all concerned departments to make necessary arrangements for the successful conduct of the event. He stressed the need to showcase developmental works and governmen... |
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| | DC Kathua visits Mata Bala Sundri Shrine in Billawar | | reviews facilities for pilgrims | | Kathua,October 18 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today visited Mata Bala Sundri Shrine in Billawar and paid obeisance at the revered Shrine.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner took stock of the arrangements put in place for pilgrims and interacted with the Shrine Management to review the facilities and identify areas requiring further improvement.
En-route to the shrine, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the PMGSY road connecting the shrine with the district headquarters and assessed the road infrastructure and related facilities for pilgrims.
He directed the Executive Engineer PMGSY to ensure adequate space for vehicle parking at the road terminus, fr... |
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| | Neeraj Kundan Welcomes Newly Appointed RGPRS Chairman Khushwant Singh | | |
Singhpura Maralian,:October 18 (Scoop News)- District Jammu Rural Congress President Neeraj Kundan welcomed and felicitated newly appointed Chairman of the Rajiv Gandhi Panchayati Raj Sangathan (RGPRS), Khushwant Singh, during a programme organised at Singhpura Maralian. The event witnessed an enthusiastic response, with a large number of youth and local residents gathering to extend a warm welcome to the newly appointed chairman.
Several senior Congress leaders and party functionaries attended the programme, including Bishnah Constituency In-charge Choudhary Dwarka, Minority Cell Chairman Choudhary Wafa, NSUI Jammu and Kashmir State President Ajay Lakhotra, Block President Vijay Tagot... |
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| | Veteran Educationist G.N Var Calls For Curb On ‘Dummy Schools’ | | Stresses Importance Of Regular Schooling | 
Srinagar, October 18 (Scoop News)- Veteran educationist and Founding President of the Private Schools Association Jammu & Kashmir (PSAJK), Dr. G.N. Var, has called for collective efforts to address the practice of “dummy schools” and safeguard the role of formal schooling in students’ academic, personal and social development.
In a statement issued to the press, Dr. G.N Var said that while the Government’s initiatives to promote ease of doing business and create a more conducive environment for the private education sector are welcome, they must be accompanied by a renewed commitment to ... |
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| | Kashmir-Bound Bus:Haryana Police arrested two accused | | Haryana CM’s Media Adviser assures Zero Tolerance for Intimidation and Violence Against Kashmiris |  Srinagar, October 18 (Scoop News)- The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Sunday said that the Haryana Police had registered an FIR and rounded up two accused in connection with an attack on a Kashmir-bound passenger bus in Karnal late Saturday night. The bus was allegedly targeted with stones and bricks, smashing its windows and leaving an elderly Kashmiri passenger injured.
The Association said the bus, operated by Star World Ventures, was travelling from Delhi towards Srinagar and had stopped near Divine Star Dhaba in Karnal at around 10:30 PM on October 17 when the incide... |
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| | Pak's Nuclear Threats Are Nothing But Gheedar Bhabkiyan | | India Has Already Taught Islamabad a Lesson: Gaurav | |
Jammu, October 18(Scoop News)-BJP Spokesperson and Convenor, International Affairs, Gaurav Gupta has launched a sharp attack on Pakistan’s latest threatening rhetoric, declaring that Islamabad’s repeated warnings will neither intimidate India nor alter the ground reality of Jammu & Kashmir.
Reacting to reports that Pakistan’s Commander of the National Strategic Command, General Syed Aamer Raza, warned that any miscalculation by adversaries would invite a response “far beyond the imagination” of the initiator, Gupta’s proposed response takes aim at what he describes as Pakistan’s habitual politics of threats and provocation. General Raza made the remarks while addressing a passing-out... |
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