| Two-day national conference “InfraEM Bharat – Engineering the Atma Nirbhar Future” begins at NIT Srinagar | | Conference theme aligns perfectly with the vision of AtmaNirbhar Bharat: Director | |
Srinagar, October 13 (Scoop News)-A two-day national conference titled “InfraEM Bharat – Engineering the Atma Nirbhar Future” began at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Monday, bringing together experts, researchers, and academicians from across the country to deliberate on innovations and sustainable solutions for building a self-reliant India.
Jointly organized by the Department of Civil Engineering and the Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering.
The conference was formally inaugurated by Prof. Roohie Naaz Mir, In-charge Director, NIT Srinagar, alon... | | Read More |
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| IUST Observes International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 | | |
Awantipora, October 13 (Scoop News)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) observed the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) 2025 by organizing a one-day workshop on the theme “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters.” The event was organized by the Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction (CDRR), IUST, in collaboration with the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Government of India.
Dr. Afroz Ahmad, Member, National Green Tribunal (NGT), was the Chief Guest on the occasion. In his address, Dr. Ahmad emphasized the importance ... | | Read More |
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| IUST Hosts 3-Day Workshop on “Kashmiri Language in the Digital Age” | | |
Awantipora, October 13 (Scoop News)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) inaugurated a three-day national workshop titled “Kashmiri Language in the Digital Era: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning for Preservation and Promotion.” The event was jointly organized by the Department of Computer Sciences and the Habba Khatoon Centre for Kashmiri Language and Literature.
In his presidential address, Prof. Shakil A. Romshoo, Vice Chancellor, IUST, highlighted the university’s strong commitment to preserving cultural and linguistic heritage through innovation ... | | Read More |
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| Sat Sharma, Rakesh Mahajan, Dr. Ali file nomination for Rajya Sabha, BJP cadre and people rejoice | | |
Srinagar, October 13 (Scoop News)-As J&K BJP President Sat Sharma filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections, accompanied by party Vice President Rakesh Mahajan and senior leader Dr. Ali Mohammad Mir, a wave of enthusiasm and celebration has swept across Jammu and Kashmir in the party cadre and masses. Their nomination reflects the Bharatiya Janata Party’s unwavering commitment to public service, transparency, and the vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas.
People from all walks of life have expressed heartfelt joy, seeing the nomination of leaders who ha... | | Read More |
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| Ashok Koul chairs meeting in Srinagar to discuss BJP’s strategy for upcoming Budgam Assembly Elections | | |
Srinagar, October 13 (Scoop News)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, held a meeting at the party office in Srinagar to review organizational preparedness and devise a comprehensive strategy for the upcoming Assembly elections in Budgam district.
Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), J&K BJP, chaired the meeting, which was attended by Sofi Yusuf, Arif Raja, Altaf Thakur, Hakeem Rohullah Ghazi, senior party leaders, district office bearers, and constituency-level team members.
During the meeting, Ashok Koul conducted an in-depth review of the district’s political ... | | Read More |
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| SSP Ganderbal chairs Thana Diwas at PS Gund | | |
Srinagar, October 11 (Scoop News)-As part of its community outreach and public grievance redressal initiative, Police in Ganderbal observed Thana Diwas at Police Station Gund. The event was presided over by SSP Ganderbal Shri Khalil Ahmad Poswal–JKPS, who interacted with local residents, community representatives, and members of various public bodies.
The event witnessed active participation from respectable citizens, PRI members, local Auqaf Committees, Gujjar & Bakerwals and members of the backward community, who appreciated the initiative of Ganderbal Police for p... | | Read More |
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| IUST to Host Workshop on International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 | | |
Awantipora, October 11 (Scoop News)-The Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction (CDRR) at the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) will organize a one-day workshop on Monday, October 13, 2025, to mark the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR). The event is being organized in collaboration with the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRRR), Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
The workshop, aimed at promoting dialogue and research collaboration in the field of disaster management with participation from students, scholars,... | | Read More |
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| ACB Srinagar registers case against Police Officer for amassing disproportionate assets | | conducts searches in Budgam | |
Srinagar, October 11 (Scoop News)-Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Police Station Srinagar has registered a case FIR No. 20/2025 against a public servant, Peer Zada Mushkoor Ahmad Shah, son of Peer Zada Mohammad Akber Shah, resident of Jawalapora, Budgam, Inspector (M), who was serving as Cashier at District Police Office (DPO), Bandipora, for possession of assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.
The case was registered at Police Station ACB Srinagar following a secret verification into allegations that the said officer had accumulated assets—both movable and immovable far be... | | Read More |
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| Haris Handoo assumes charge as Director SKICC | |  Srinagar, October 10 (Scoop News)-Special Secretary in Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Haris Ahmad Handoo today assumed the charge of Director SKICC.
On the occasion, the Director was given warm welcome by the SKICC staff.
The Director, after assumption of charge, held a brief interaction with the officers and other staff.
During the interaction, he highlighted that SKICC’s stature as a pr ... | | Read More |
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| NIT Srinagar hosts women’s session as part of two-day Global Alumni Meet SANGAM 2025 | | 
Srinagar, October 10 (Scoop News)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, under the aegis of the Office of Dean Alumni and International Affairs, organised a special Women’s Session on Friday as part of its two-day Global Alumni Meet – SANGAM 2025.
The event celebrated the remarkable achievements of the institute’s distinguished women alumni and underscored their pivotal role in ... | | Read More |
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| IUST Mechanical Engineering Students Visit JSW Pulwama | | IUST Hosts Free Dental Checkup Camp Promoting Oral and Overall Health | |
Awantipora, October 10 (Scoop News)- The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), under their industry connect program, organized an industrial visit to JSW Pulwama for students of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics & Automation. The visit aimed to bridge the gap between academic learning and industrial practice by providing students first-hand exposure to modern manufacturing processes and plant operations.
Besides gaining firsthand exposure to modern manufacturing processes and understanding industrial operations, it was an inspiration f... | | Read More |
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| Police organise various events on the eve of ‘World Mental Health Day’ | | |
Srinagar, October 10 (Scoop News)-Under the Civic Action Programme, police organised awareness programme, rallies and Nukkar Natak on the eve of ‘World Mental Health Day’ in Ganderbal; Besides, organized a drug abuse awareness program at ITPS School, Khansahib in Budgam.
Police in Ganderbal in collaboration with District Hospital Ganderbal and Kashmir Speaks (NGO) organised an extensive awareness programme, rallies and Nukkad Natak on ‘World Mental Health Day’ to spread awareness about mental well-being and the menace of drug addiction. The event was held at Government Boys Higher Second... | | Read More |
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| Advisor Wani interacts with delegations, reiterates commitment to citizen-centric governance | | |
Srinagar, October 10 (Scoop News)-Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani today met a series of public and departmental delegations at the Raabita Office and listened to their issues and demands pertaining to various sectors.
Delegations representing the power, handicrafts, handloom, floriculture, and education sectors apprised the Advisor of their respective concerns related to public infrastructure, employee welfare, and service matters. Issues of general public importance were also raised during the interactions.
The Advisor gave a patient hearing to all delegations and assu... | | Read More |
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| Comm Secy Industries & Commerce inaugurates three days Buyer-Seller Meet at Budgam | | |
Budgan, October 10 (Scoop News)-Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Vikramjit Singh today inaugurated three days Buyer-Seller Meet at Budgam to promote traditional handicrafts and facilitate market linkages for local artisans and producers.
The Buyer-Seller meet is being organised by Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) and is sponsored by Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, under National Handicraft Development Programme (NHDP) as part of on-going efforts to support and revitalize Jammu and Kashmir’s rich handic... | | Read More |
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| Dy. CM conducts extensive tour of Srinagar city, assesses development works | | |
Srinagar, October 09 (Scoop News)-Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today conducted an extensive tour of Srinagar city to assess ongoing development works and projects.
During the visit, the Deputy CM visited Govt. College of Education, Govt. College for Women, sites of the proposed Barbar Shah Bridge, Old Habba Kadal Bridge and Padshahi Bagh Road.
The Deputy Chief Minister was accompanied with MLA Habba Kadal Shamim Firdous, and MLA Lal Chowk Sheikh Ahsan Ahmed, along with other senior officials of concerned departments.
At the outset of the tour, the Deputy Chief Ministe... | | Read More |
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| Police returns 29 mobile phones to rightful owners in Handwara | | |
Srinagar, October 09 (Scoop News)- Police in Handwara have successfully recovered 29 missing/stolen mobile phones worth lakhs of rupees and returned them to their rightful owners.
The recovered phones were handed over to the owners at Cyber Cell, Handwara, in a brief meeting in which SDPO Handwara and the mobile phone owners were present.
While interacting with the mobile phone owners, SDPO Handwara emphasised that J&K Police, is committed to serve the people and ensure their grievances are addressed in a timely and transparent manner. He further appreciated the dedicated efforts of... | | Read More |
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| ANTF Kashmir recovered huge quantity of contraband substances | | |
Srinagar, October 09 (Scoop News)- In a significant development in the ongoing fight against drug trafficking, Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), Kashmir has successfully recovered a substantial quantity of contraband substance and arrested accused person involved in the commission of crime. Besides, 02 drug peddlers have been arrested in Kulgam and recovered contraband substance from their possession.
Acting on specific information, a dedicated team of ANTF conducted a meticulously planned operation at Naina Batpora, District Pulwama, leading to the recovery of 56 Kgs of Charas Powder.... | | Read More |
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| Sakeena Itoo inaugurates two-days PARAKH workshop at PM Shri High School Yaroo D.H. Pora | | |
Srinagar, October 09 (Scoop News)-Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today inaugurated two-day educational workshop organized at PM Shri High School Yaroo, D.H. Pora, under the aegis of PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) initiative.
Addressing the gathering, Minister Sakeena reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to enhancing learning outcomes and strengthening the educational ecosystem across Jammu & Kashmir.
She appreciated the efforts of PARAKH and NCERT in building teacher cap... | | Read More |
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| IUST Hosts program on Environmental Biomonitoring in South and South-East Asia | | |
Srinagar, October 09 (Scoop News)-The Mantaqi Centre for Science & Society (MCSS) at the Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST) organised a special session on An Integrated Approach to Research in Environmental Biomonitoring with Special Reference to South and South-East Asia by Prof Zeba Farooqi, and Head, Environmental Biomonitoring Research Unit (EBRU), De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines.
Dr. Farooqi discussed issues of e-waste and metal pollution in the Philippines and drew parallels with contamination concerns in the Kashmir Valley. She highlighted the urg... | | Read More |
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| NIT Srinagar set to host Grand Global Alumni Meet on Oct 10–11 | | Distinguished alumni to return to their alma mater with generous endowments, and inspiring talks | |
Srinagar, October 08 (Scoop News)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar is gearing up for a historic celebration as it prepares to host its Global Alumni Meet – Sangam 2025 on October 10 and 11.
The two-day event will mark one of the biggest homecomings in the institute’s six-decade history, bringing together hundreds of distinguished alumni from across India and abroad. The meet will be a celebration of gratitude, philanthropy, and the enduring bond between alumni and their alma mater.
Several eminent graduates of the Institute formerly known as Regional Engineering ... | | Read More |
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| J&K Police registers FIR against social media user for spreading fake news in Handwara | | |
Srinagar, October 08 (Scoop News)- J&K Police have registered an FIR against a social media user for spreading false and misleading information on social media platforms.
Based, on a complaint received by Police Station Handwara, it came to notice that a Facebook post uploaded by Mohammad Yousuf contained false and fabricated allegations intended to malign the reputation of the setup and create public unrest in the area. Taking cognizance of the matter, a case vide FIR No. 232/2025 under Sections 353(1) and 353(2) of the Bharatiya NJ&K Police attaches immovable property of terror handler... | | Read More |
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| J&K Police destroys seized narcotic drugs in Handwara | | |
Srinagar, October 08 (Scoop News)-In a significant step towards curbing the menace of drug trafficking and abuse, J&K Police, in strict compliance with the orders of the Hon’ble Additional Sessions Court, Handwara, successfully carried out the destruction of narcotic drugs seized in connection with eight cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The disposal process was executed on October 07, 2025, at a designated site outside the District Police Lines (DPL) Handwara, adhering to all legal and scientific protocols.
The narcotic substances, valued... | | Read More |
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| Police attaches properties of 03 notorious drug peddlers under NDPS Act in Awantipora | | |
Srinagar, October 08 (Scoop News)-Continuing its decisive action against drug trafficking and in line with its zero-tolerance policy towards narcotics, J&K Police attached properties, belonging to 03 notorious drug peddlers in Awantipora.
J&K Police have attached two single-storey residential houses valued at approximately ₹18 lakhs, belonging to two notorious drug peddlers identified as Muzaffar Ahmad Shalla, son of Gull Mohammad Shalla, resident of Karewa Jablipora, Bijbehara and Javid Ahmad Ganie, son in law of Late Ali Mohammad Rather, resident of Gund Baba Khalil, Naina Sangam. Thes... | | Read More |
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| Div Com reviews Progress on Comprehensive Sewerage Scheme of Greater Srinagar | | |
Srinagar, October 08 (Scoop News)-ivisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of the Comprehensive Sewerage Scheme – Zone III of Greater Srinagar.
The meeting was attended by the Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC); Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar; Chief Engineer, KPDCL; Superintending Engineer, UEED; along with officers from R&B, NBCC, and the Revenue Department.
During the meeting, officials from NBCC presented a detailed status report on the project. It was informed that Trunk Sewer Line is 99% complete, La... | | Read More |
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| J&K BOSE notifies Date-sheet for Class 11, 12 | | Students to avail 15% relaxation in syllabus | |
Srinagar, October 08 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmr Board of School Education (J&K BOSE) has notified the date-sheets for 11th and 12th classes Annual/ Regular, 2025 (Oct- Nov Session), scheduling the examinations from November 19 and November 8 respectively.
In all, over 1,52,000 students of class 11th (81,000) and 12th (71,000) from Kashmir Division and winter zone areas of Jammu Division including students from District Kargil are taking up the exam in the forthcoming session restored by the Government back to October- November.
As per the Date- sheet, the exams will commence o... | | Read More |
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