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| Sat Sharma raises J&K’s Industrial Growth in Rajya Sabha | | Piyush Goyal highlights 12,665 Cr Domestic, 500 Cr Foreign Investment proposals | |
New Delhi, August 07 (Scoop News)-J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA) raised an issue regarding accelerating foreign investment and industrial development in Jammu & Kashmir, seeking details on proposals received from international investors, sectors attracting foreign investment, and initiatives taken by the Union Government to promote industrial and manufacturing growth in the Union Territory in the Rajya Sabha.
Replying to the question, Union Minister for Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal informed the House that the Government of India has undertaken a series of major initiatives to strengthen the industrial ecosystem across the country, including Jammu & Kashmir. ... |
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| | Police in Ganderbal conducts joint Mock Drill at Wandhama Pandit Colony | | |
Srinagar, August 06 (Scoop News)-As part of the security preparedness for ongoing SANJY-2026, police in Ganderbal, in close coordination with the Army, CAPFs and other concerned agencies, conducted a joint mock drill at Wandhama Pandit Colony focusing on Urban Area Room Intervention.
The exercise was aimed at enhancing operational readiness, strengthening inter-agency coordination, and validating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for swift and effective response to security contingencies in urban settings. The participating teams rehearsed coordinated room intervention techniques, evacuation procedures, and tactical response mechanisms to ensure seamless coordination during emerge... |
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| | DIG reviews arrangements for Martyrs' Tribute Ceremony at Balidan Stambh ahead of Independence Day 2026 | | |
Srinagar, August 06 (Scoop News)-Deputy Inspector General of Police Shri Maqsood-ul-Zaman-IPS, (Overall Supervisory Officer IDP26) convened meeting of all stakeholders at Balidan Stambh, Pratap Park, Srinagar today to review and finalize the preparations for ceremonial tributes to be paid to the Martyrs at Balidan Stambh on Independence Day 2026.
During the meeting, all concerned departments and agencies were comprehensively briefed on the need for robust and coordinated security arrangements. Discussions were held on enhancing the overall security of the venue and its surroundings, effective access control management, continuous monitoring and thorough security checks well in advance.... |
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| | Chief Secretary inaugurates IFAD Project Partners’ Learning Forum 2026 at SKICC | | |
Srinagar, August 06 (Scoop News)-The two day IFAD Project Partners’ Learning Forum 2026, organised by the Mission Directorate, Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement Project (JKCIP)/Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) under the Agriculture Production Department, commenced today at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar.
The Learning Forum, centred on the theme “Celebrating the International Year of Women Farmers: Empowering Women, Transforming Agriculture,” was attended by the senior government officials, representatives of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Project Directors from IFAD-supported projects across I... |
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| | Tarigami chairs Environment Committee meeting, bats for zero tolerance against illegal mining | | |
Srinagar, August 06 (Scoop News)-Chairman Committee on Environment J&K Legislative Assembly, M Y Tarigami, today chaired a detailed review meeting of the Geology and Mining Department and called for zero tolerance against illegal mining across Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by the Committee members including MLAs Professor Gharu Ram, Dr. Baldev Raj Sharma, Daleep Singh, Showkat Hussain Ganie, Javaid Ahmad Mirchal, Dr. Sajjad Shafi, Salman Sagar, Javaid Riyaz (Bedar) and Dr. Rameshwar Singh.
Tarigami said that natural resources belong to the people and their indiscriminate exploitation would not be allowed. He stressed that the department must move from paper monitoring ... |
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| | Police Secures first of its kind Conviction in Foreigners Act Case in Anantnag | | Hotel Manager Fined ₹50,000 and Imprisonment for not filing Form C | | Srinagar, August 05 (Scoop News)-Police in Anantnag have secured the conviction of a hotel manager in a case pertaining to violation of mandatory reporting requirements concerning foreign nationals.
The Hon’ble Court of the Additional Mobile Magistrate, while deciding FIR No. 18/2026 under Sections 8 & 23(b) of the Immigration & Foreigners Act, 2025, registered at Police Station Pahalgam, convicted Mohan Lal son of Darsa Raam, resident of Chitna, Baderwah, Manager of Hotel Misty Mountain, Movera.
The accused was convicted for failing to upload the mandatory Form C in respect of two Thai nationals who had stayed at the hotel during 01–02 December.
The Hon’ble Court imposed a fine o... |
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| | MSME Incubator Inaugurated at IUST to Strengthen Regional Innovation | | and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem | |
Awantipora,August 05 (Scoop News)- The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) today inaugurated the MSME Business Incubator at its Innovation Campus, to further boost the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem of Hammy and Kashmir. The Incubator has been sanctioned under the MSME Innovative Scheme of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India.
The Incubator was inaugurated by Prof. Sheikh Ajaz Bashir, Dean Academic Affairs, IUST, and Shri A. K. Tamaria, IEDS, Joint Director & Head of Office, MSME Development and Facilitation Office, Jammu, in the presence of Shri Saheel Alaqband, IEDS, Assistant Director, MSME DFO Srinagar, Prof. Parv... |
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| | Comprehensive awareness program on drug de-addiction organised at Kokernag | | SDM calls for collective efforts to fight drug menace | | Kokernag,August 05 (Scoop News)-In alignment with the Lieutenant Governor’s initiative to eradicate the menace of drug abuse and foster a healthier society, the J&K Red Cross through District Red Cross Society, Anantnag, in collaboration with Government Degree College, Kolernag and District Administration, Anantnag organized a high-impact awareness programme today at the Convocation Hall, GDC Kolernag.
The event brought together administrative authorities, healthcare professionals, law enforcement officers, faculty members, students and volunteers to build a united front against substance abuse.
SDM Kokernag, Parvaiz Rahim was Chief Guest on the occasion who administered Nasha Mukt P... |
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| | 65th Subroto Cup 2026:Baramulla & Srinagar claim ultimate glory in Finals | | 
Srinagar, August 05 (Scoop News)-In a thrilling showcase of youth talent and athletic excellence, District Baramulla and District Srinagar emerged victorious at the Inter-District UT Level Football Championship under the prestigious 65th Subroto Mukherjee Football Cup 2026, seizing top honors in the boys' and girls' categories. The high-powered competition concluded at the iconic Rugby Field, Polo Ground, here.
Over 100 elite young footballers across the U/15 and U/17 divisions representing districts from across J&K competed for top honors. The finals delivered high octane sporting dram... |
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| | BJP Spokespersons Deliberate on the Transformative Impact of the Abrogation of Articles 370 & 35A | | |
Srinagar, August 05 (Scoop News)-A significant virtual meeting of BJP spokespersons and Media Department from Kashmir was held today under the chairmanship of BJP J&K Chief Spokesperson Sunil Sethi. All spokespersons from the Kashmir region joined the meeting virtually to commemorate the historic constitutional decision of 5 August 2019 and deliberate on its long-term impact on Jammu & Kashmir.
During the meeting, an in-depth discussion was held on the significance of the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A, which the spokespersons described as a landmark decision that strengthened India's unity and ensured the complete constitutional integration of Jammu & Kashmir with the rest of the ... |
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| | CPI(M) Leader Calls the Scrapping of Special Status an Assault on People's Rights and Dignity | | |
Srinagar, August 05 (Scoop News)-Addressing a press conference, M.Y.Tarigami, leader CPI(M) and MLA said What happened on August 5, 2019, was a systematic assault on the relationship between the Union of India and Jammu and Kashmir? Seven years later, the sweeping crackdown on political activities and democratic expressions continue. Ironically, this is being projected as one of the BJP government’s biggest achievements.
Despite all claims, the fact remains that the rights of the people have been muzzled by downgrading and dividing the historic state and the blatant refusal of restoration of Statehood. Misleading the country by a false propaganda of forced silence remains the ess... |
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| | PDF Observes 'Black Day' at Khansahib, Demands Restoration of Article 370, 35A and Statehood | | |
Srinagar, August 05 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Front (PDF) on Tuesday observed "Black Day" by holding a peaceful protest near the Sub Office at Khansahib in central Kashmir's Budgam district. According to the party, the protest was held at the Sub Office after police did not allow the programme to be conducted at the Sub-Divisional Office. Hundreds of party workers and supporters participated in the demonstration.
Addressing the gathering, party leaders described August 5 as a "Black Day" in the history of Jammu and Kashmir and alleged that the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A on August 5, 2019, was carried out unconstitutionally. They maintained t... |
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| | JKLCMA visits Brari Nambal, Khushalsar lakes to oversee progress of restoration works | | |
Srinagar, August 04 (Scoop News)-The Vice Chairman (VC), J&K Lake Conservation & Management Authority (JKLCMA), Khurshid Ahmad Shah, today conducted an inspection visit to Brari Nambal and Khushalsar lakes to oversee the progress and quality of the conservation and restoration works being executed by JKLCMA.
Collector, Executive Engineer, Lake Division 1st and 2nd, Executive Engineer, Mechanical, Enforcement Officer, AEEs and Scientists of JK LCMA accompanied the officer during the visit.
During the visit to Brari Numbal, the Vice Chairman inspected the ongoing works, reviewed the physical progress on the ground and assessed the effectiveness of the measures being undertaken for the... |
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