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| IUST Hosts Workshop on Earthquake Risk Mitigation and Management | | |
Awantipora, September 17 (Scoop News)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) today organized a one-day training and capacity-building workshop on Earthquake Risk Mitigation and Management. The program was jointly conducted by the Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction (CDRR), Department of Civil Engineering, and Department of Architecture, IUST, in collaboration with the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRRR), Government of J&K.
The workshop featured an expert session by Er. Wajahat Dedmari, President of DW Engineering Inc., California, USA, who shared insights on earthquake-resistant design and strategies for risk reduction.... |
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| | CUKashmir Vice-Chancellor launches ‘Swachhata Hi Seva 2025’ campaign | | |
Ganderbal, September 17 (Scoop News)- Central University of Kashmir (CUK) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath Wednesday kick-started the “Swachhata Hi Seva 2025” campaign with a cleanliness drive at Green Campus.
Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, led the faculty members, students, and staff while inaugurating the nationwide campaign, reaffirming the pledge towards cleanliness. The initiative, “Swabhav Swachhata, Sanskaar Swachhata” (Cleanliness in Nature and Values), is being organised by the Dean Students Welfare (DSW) and the National Service Scheme (NSS) of the University.
A series of activities will be carried out across different campuses from September 17 to October ... |
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| | AYUSH Health & Wellness Centre, Kenihama holds series of camps under Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan | | | BHudgam, September 17 (Scoop News)- To commemorate the launch of Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan, AYUSH Health and Wellness Centre, Kenihama, under the guidance of District AYUSH Officer, Budgam Dr. Firdous Malik today organised series of health camps here.
The initiative is aimed to promote health and wellbeing of women, thereby strengthening families and communities as a whole.
A special outreach camp was held in local High school where female students actively participated, besides another camp was held at AYUSH Health & Wellness Centre, Kenihama which witnessed enthusiastic participation of women from the local community.
During the camps, free health check-ups for anaem... |
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| | J&K Police conducts traffic awareness programme in Handwara | | |
Srinagar, September 17 (Scoop News)-J&K Police organized a traffic awareness programme at Main Chowk Handwara in collaboration with the students of New Millennium Public School, Handwara.
During the programme, students were sensitized about the importance of adhering to traffic rules for their own safety and that of others. Special emphasis was laid on the mandatory use of seat belts while driving and crash helmets while riding two-wheelers.
The students were also educated on the significance of traffic signs, pedestrian safety, and other road safety measures. The programme aimed to instill a sense of responsibility among young citizens and to spread awareness about safe driving... |
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| | Police Martyrs memorial volleyball tournament concludes in Ganderbal | | |
Srinagar, September 17 (Scoop News)-The Police Martyrs Memorial Volleyball Tournament, organized by J&K Police under the Civic Action Programme (CAP), successfully concluded with a grand Finale at Government Boys Higher Secondary School Duderhama Ganderbal.
A total of 05 teams from across the district participated with great enthusiasm. The final match was played between Boys Hr. Sec. School Ganderbal and Govt. Boys Hr. Sec. School Khurhama, where Boys Hr. Sec. School Ganderbal emerged victorious with a 2:1 win.
SSP Ganderbal, Shri Khalil Ahmad Poswal-JKPS, presided over the event. During his address, SSP Ganderbal highlighted the importance of the initiative taken under Civic act... |
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| | BJP Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan launches Swachhta Abhiyaan at Manda | | |
Jammu, September 17 (Scoop News)-The Department of BJP Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, JKUT, today launched a Swachhta Abhiyaan in different parts of the Union Territory as part of the Sewa Pakhwara, which commenced on the 75th birthday of Hon’ble Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi Ji.
As part of this initiative, a Shiv Vandana and Swachhta Abhiyaan was organized at the Prachin Hanumaan Ji Temple, Manda. The programme was coordinated by UT Incharge Er. Dil Bahadur Singh Jamwal and UT Co-Incharge Er. T. K. Sharma. The campaign was especially focused on cleaning temples in view of the upcoming festive season.
Speaking on the occasion, Er. Dil Bahadur Singh Jamwal said that BJP Jammu & Kashmir h... |
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| | Rana reviews measures to address water woes in Habbakadal constituency | | |
Srinagar, September 16 (Scoop News)-Jal Shakti Minister Javed Ahmed Rana today convened a meeting with senior officials of the Jal Shakti Department to address the ongoing water supply challenges in Habbakadal Constituency and its adjoining areas.
During the meeting, Rana emphasized the need for urgent and sustained interventions to improve water distribution and service delivery.
He directed officials to prepare and implement a structured water supply roster aimed at ensuring timely and predictable distribution of water supply to all areas within the constituency.
To provide immediate relief in water-stressed areas, the Minister directed to install ten new hand pumps, particul... |
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| | Handicrafts & Handloom Dept organizes day-long workshop for artisans, weavers under RAMP | | |
Srinagar, September 16 (Scoop News)-Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, successfully conducted another one-day Capacity Building Programme on Branding and Packaging of famed Kashmir Handicrafts here today.
The programme, which was inaugurated by Director, Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, Mussarat Islam, under the World Bank-aided Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) programme, of the Government of India.
Deputy Director, Trainings, Mirza Shahid Ali, Senior faculty from Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) were also present on the occasion.
In a press statement issued here today, a spokesman of the Department of Handicrafts & H... |
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| | CUKashmir’s Deptt of Economics holds lecture on ‘Empowering Investors through Education’ | | |
Ganderbal,September 16 (Scoop News)-Department of Economics, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) organized a lecture on “Empowering Investors through Education” by Mr. Bilal Ahmad Hakeem, Market Trainer associated with institutions including NSE, BSE, CDSL, and NSDL, at varsity’s Green campus here on Tuesday.
The event aimed to promote financial literacy, deepen understanding of investment principles, and foster responsible participation in capital markets among postgraduate students.
Welcoming the guest, Dr. Masroor Ahmad, HoD Economics highlighted the significance of Financial Literacy especially when a person intends to harness the financial market for personal income usi... |
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| | Gupta urged Finance Ministry and CBDT to extend deadline for filing of ITRs. | | |
Jammu, September 16 (Scoop News)-The deadline for filing Income Tax Returns for the Assessment Year 2025-2026 was extended by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) for only one day, despite the fact that entire North India is reeling under devastating floods and natural calamities.
Connectivity has collapsed, infrastructure is damaged, and people are struggling for survival. In such extraordinary circumstances, it is unjustified and highly insensitive on the part of the Central Government to grant merely a token one-day relief.
Filing of Income Tax Returns is a statutory obligation, and taxpayers, tax practitioners, and professionals require proper facilities, electri... |
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| | Highway Blockade Deepens Crisis for Apple Growers and Traders;Tarigami | | PM Fasal Bima Yojna does not cover apple crop; No Relief from Authorities to Flood Victims | |
Srinagar, September 16 (Scoop News)-Addressing a press conference at Srinagar today, CPI(M) leader and MLA Kulgam, M. Y. Tarigami, said that the devastating floods in September have caused heavy losses to human lives, properties, and standing crops in Jammu and Kashmir. The prolonged closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway has hit hard farmers and fruit growers. Despite tall claims and repeated assurances by the National Highway Authorities, the situation on Highway remains uncertain during this season when it is crucial for apple produce to reach the markets in the rest of the country.
The GOI should take urgent steps to facilitate the apple trucks to reach the market.
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| | DU Elections 2025: J&K Students Association Extends Support to NSUI and Left Parties | | |
Srinagar, September 16 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Tuesday has extended its support to the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) and the Left student parties in the upcoming Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections, announcing backing for two posts each.
In a statement, the Association’s National Convenor, Nasir Khuehami, said that the decision reflects Association’s commitment to strengthening student-centric politics and safeguarding democratic values on campus. “We believe that DU’s future lies in the hands of those who speak for students, not for communal or corporate interests. Our support to NSUI and Left candidates is a conscio... |
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| | Renaissance, unity & respectability of mutual faiths shall lead india to heights of progress & prosperity:Renzushah | | 
New Delhi, September 16 (Scoop News)- While speaking at most prestigious international Conference in which scholars and research holders of various countries studing in International Sharda university participated , Dr. khwaja Farooq Renzushah emphasised that Renaissance ,unity & respectability of mutual faiths shall lead india to heights of progress & prosperity. He said that Renaissance the vision of great knowledge was born in kashmir in 14th century when joint force of kashmir comprising of Hindu, Muslims and Buddhist proudly defended its territory of spirituality & knowledge... |
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| | CM Omar Abdullah attends 58th Engineers’ Day at IEI Srinagar | | |
Srinagar, September 15 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today attended the 58th Engineers’ Day celebrations at Institution of Engineers (India), J&K State Centre (IEI JKSC), Srinagar, where he paid glowing tributes to Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya and underscored the vital role of engineers in nation-building.
Highlighting the importance of innovation and ethical responsibility, the Chief Minister said that engineers form the backbone of development and implementation. “Whether the government is successful or not, engineers play a very important role in this. We may come up with new ideas in meetings and sessions, but without you, they cannot be translated on the ground,” h... |
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| | Chief Secretary reviews restoration of NH-44 | | | Jammu, September 15 (Scoop News)-In view of frequent disruptions on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) due to inclement weather, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today convened a high-level meeting to review restoration measures, assess supply chain management, and ensure seamless movement of essential commodities across Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Home; Principal Secretary, Public Works Department (PWD); Commissioner Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA); Divisional Commissioner, Jammu/Kashmir; IG, Traffic; Director, FCS&CA Kashmir; Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur/Doda; and representatives from the National Highways Autho... |
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| | Police registers two FIRs in Budgam,Seizes rotten meat | | | Srinagar, September 15 (Scoop News)-To curb the transportation and sale of unsafe food items, the special Flying Squads comprising members from all concerned departments, during a joint market inspection, seized rotten meat from two separate locations in Budgam district.
Subsequently, FIR No. 255/2025 was registered at Police Station Budgam against Wazwaan Point Restaurant, and FIR No. 143/2025 was registered at Police Station Magam against Big Boss Restaurant, Magam for selling rotten and unhygienic Wazwaan items prepared from meat.
Legal action under Sections 271, 272, and 275 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 has been initiated against the offenders.
J&K Police strongly warns... |
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| | Multilingual Poetry Recitation on Hindi Diwas held at Mumbai | | |
Mumbai,September 15 (Scoop News)-On the occasion of Hindi Diwas (14 September 2025), a highly successful multilingual poetry recitation was organized under the joint auspices of Janvadi Lekhak Sangh, Mumbai, and Sur Sangam Foundation at Virangula Center, Mira Road (East). In a packed auditorium, the audience savored the essence of Hindi, Urdu, Marathi, and Bengali poetry and literature with rapt attention from beginning to end. The chief guest from Delhi, writer-poetess and activist Anita Bharti, recited her powerful poems and stated that no language is small or large. She shared that reading the translation of Dalit literature from Marathi to Hindi had given her a new perspective on life... |
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| | LoP Sunil Sharma meets Amit Shah, discusses Current political and security scenario in J&K | | |
Jammu, September 15 (Scoop News)-Leader of the Opposition in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma, today met Hon’ble Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and held a detailed discussion on the prevailing political and security scenario in Jammu & Kashmir. He also apprised the Home Minister of the destruction caused by the recent floods and submitted a comprehensive ground assessment report.
During the meeting, Sharma highlighted the evolving political and security dynamics in the Union Territory. He underlined the need to maintain peace and stability through effective governance, strengthening democratic institutions, and ensuring people’s participation in the de... |
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| | BADC Slams Govt’s “Casual” Relief Response to Mendhar Landslide Victims | | |
Jammu, September 15 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Border Area Development Conference (JKBADC), an organization working for the welfare of border and tribal population of J & K has criticised the administration for what it called an uncaring approach towards the families displaced by the massive landslide in Kalaban village of Mendhar, district Poonch.
According to the organisation, It has been a week since the tragedy, but the affected families have not yet received proper shelter or relief. Around 70 families, nearly 300 to 400 people, were forced to abandon their homes when the land suddenly sank on September 9. Many of them could not even carry their belongings while fleeing.
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| | CUKashmir observes Swachhata Pakhwada | | |
Ganderbal, September 15 (Scoop News)-As part of the nationwide observance of Swachhata Pakhwada, the Dean Students Welfare, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism Studies, and Wullar-Manasbal Development Authority, organized a cleanliness drive at the famous tourist destination Manasbal Lake and its adjoining parks here on Monday.
The event aimed at addressing cleanliness and sustainability at Manasbal Lake. The activity witnessed participation from students, faculty, and officials, and sought to promote a sense of responsibility among the youth towards preserving natural and cultural heritage.
Dr. Adil Nazki, Youth Welfare Officer, DSW emphasized that students, as futur... |
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| | GCOE Jammu celebrates Hindi Diwas | | |
Jammu, September 15 (Scoop News)-: The Department of Hindi and IQAC Government College of Education organized a series of engaging events, including a Poetry Recitation and Slogan Writing competition to celebrate Hindi Diwas. The events, aimed at promoting the richness and significance of the Hindi language, were a resounding success, with enthusiastic participation from students and faculty alike.
The event saw impressive participation, with students delivering powerful poetry that celebrated Hindi’s cultural and literary heritage. The Slogan writing competition was equally compelling, with students displaying creativity and passion in their thought-provoking slogans on the theme of “... |
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