| Satish Sharma visits Baltal, reviews arrangements for essential commodities | | transport for SANJY-2025 | | Baltal, June 25 (Scoop News)- In view of the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2025, Minister for Transport, Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Science and Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, Satish Sharma, today visited the Baltal Base Camp to inspect and review the arrangements being put in place for smooth conduct of the annual pilgrimage.
During the visit, the Minister reviewed the availability and stocking of essential commodities for Langar Wallas, pilgrims and other stakeholders associated with the Yatra. He inspected the Food Store es... | | Read More |
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| CUKashmir observes International-Day against drug abuse | | |
Ganderbal, June 25 (Scoop News)-: To spread awareness among the students, research scholars, faculty members and other functionaries of the Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) about the rampant drug abuse and its fallouts, Dean Students Welfare and Health Centre in collaboration with the Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IMHANS) Kashmir with the support from Sun Pharma (Sirius Division) organised a one-day general psychiatry wellness camp and an awareness cum lecture session on “Mission Drug Free Campus,” to observe the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Tr... | | Read More |
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| AIDS victims deserve compassion, not condemnation: Sakeena Itoo | | | Srinagar, June 24 (Scoop News)-Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, flagged off Mobile Integrated Counselling and Testing Centre (ICTC) Vans of Jammu and Kashmir AIDS Control Society (JKACS) here today.
The initiative was aimed to strengthen the healthcare outreach and awareness among the people of underserved areas and vulnerable communities.
Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah; Director SKIMS; Project Director, JKACS; Director Family Welfare and Immunization; Director AYUSH; Principal GMC Srinagar; Chief... | | Read More |
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| Labour Commissioner reviews SANJY Registration Camp Sonmarg, labour welfare measures at Zojila Tunnel | | | Sonmarg, June 24 (Scoop News)-Labour Commissioner, S. Charandeep Singh, today conducted a field visit to Sonamarg to review the ongoing registration of service providers for Shri Amarnathji Yatra (SANJY) 2025.
He inspected the labour welfare measures at major infrastructure sites, including the Zojila and Z-Morh Tunnels.
At the SANJY Registration Camp in Sonamarg, the Labour Commissioner interacted with the service providers and reviewed the registration process being facilitated by the Labour Department. He directed the Nodal Officer (Assistant Labour Commissioner, Ganderbal) to ensur... | | Read More |
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| J&K ACB arrests Geology & Mining official while demanding & accepting bribe of ₹10,000 | | |
Srinagar, June 24 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau received a written complaint, alleging demand of bribe by an official namely Gh Mustafa (D.H), in-charge of the area, Geology and Mining Department Ganderbal. The complainant, who owns a JCB machine, stated that he had approached the concerned official for guidance regarding the legal formalities for lifting soil from a particular land.
Instead of providing proper legal assistance, the said official allegedly told the complainant to avoid the lengthy formalities and demanded a bribe of ₹20,000 for granting unofficia... | | Read More |
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| Er Rashid reaffirms commitment to tunnels for Gurez, Keran and Machil | | |
Srinagar, June 24 (Scoop News)-Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi on Tuesday said that incarcerated AIP President and Member of Parliament Er Rashid continues to remain deeply committed to the development of border areas, as he held a detailed legal meeting with his counsel Advocate Javeed Hubbi.
During the interaction, Er Rashid expressed heartfelt gratitude to Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari for their positive response to key developmental issues raised by him, especially the long-pending de... | | Read More |
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| “Kashmir’s youth have proven we can compete and win anywhere In World”:PSAJK President | | |
Srinagar, June 24 (Scoop News)- In a vibrant celebration of dedication and achievement, a grand felicitation ceremony was held to honour the NEET 2025 qualifiers, drawing together distinguished guests, leading educationists, parents, doctors and students from across the Valley all under the banner of SKIE Classes Srinagar.
Addressing the young achievers, VC SKUAST-Kashmir Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai lauded their dedication, applauding both students and their parents and teachers.
He said “From your first day in school to clearing NEET 2025, your journey is one of resilience, discipline... | | Read More |
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| AIP Thanks PM Modi and Nitin Gadkari for Sadhana Tunnel and Key Projects : Er Rashid | | |
Srinagar, June 24 (Scoop News)- The Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) has extended sincere gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari for approving the much-awaited Sadhana Tunnel, a critical infrastructure project that will ensure all-weather connectivity to the border region of Tangdhar in Kupwara district.
In a Press statement issued on Monday, AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi hailed the efforts of Incarcerated Baramulla Member of Parliament Engineer Rashid, whose meeting with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari during the Winter Se... | | Read More |
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| Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen urges government to finalize Muharram arrangements in Kashmir | | | Srinagar, June 23 (Scoop News)-President of the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Front (PDF) and former Minister, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen has strongly urged the Jammu and Kashmir administration to immediately finalize all necessary arrangements for the upcoming holy month of Muharram especially in the Kashmir Valley.
In a statement issued to the media, Hakeem Yaseen expressed deep concern over the repeated failures of the administration in the past to provide adequate facilities during Muharram, despite numerous assurances made to the public and religious leaders.
He said that... | | Read More |
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| “Real Journey Begins Now, Serve Humanity With Purpose”: VC | | SKUAST-K Prof. Nazir Ganai’s Message To Future Doctors At Grand SKIE Felicitation Event | |
Srinagar, June 23 (Scoop News)-In a proud celebration of academic excellence, SKIE Classes Srinagar one of Kashmir’s premier coaching institutes hosted a grand felicitation ceremony at Tagore Hall Srinagar to honour its top NEET 2025 qualifiers. The prestigious event drew an impressive gathering of achievers, parents, educationists, doctors and prominent intellectuals, making it a memorable day of recognition and inspiration.
The event was graced by Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Vice Chancellor of SKUAST-Kashmir, as the Chief Guest. Other distinguished attendees included Advocate Zafar Ahmad ... | | Read More |
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| Deputy CM reviews Mission YUVA; emphasizes expanded collaboration | | |
Srinagar, June 23 (Scoop News)-A high level review meeting of Mission YUVA, the flagship youth entrepreneurship initiative of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, was held today under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary at Civil Secretariat, Srinagar.
Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani; Administrative Secretary, Skill Development Department, Rajeev Ranjan; Secretary, Information Technology Department, Piyush Singla; Director, Skill Development Department and Mission Director, Mission YUVA, Shahzad Alam; Director, J&K Entrepreneurship Development Institu... | | Read More |
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| Over 500 Kashmiri students safe amid U.S. Strikes in Iran | | Relocated to Safer Places: J&K Students Association | |
Srinagar, Jammu, June 22 (Scoop News)-Amidst the Midnight U.S. strikes and use of force in Iran, the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Sunday confirmed that over 700 Kashmiri students stranded across various regions of Iran are currently safe and await evacuation.
Nasir Khuehami, National Convenor of the Association, said that coordinated efforts are underway to relocate the stranded students to Mashhad and towards the Armenia border, from where they will be airlifted to New Delhi. Two special evacuation flights, both from Mashhad Airport, were scheduled for the day.
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| AIP questions Farooq Abdullah's intent behind Supreme Court move on Statehood | | |
Srinagar, June 22 (Scoop News)- Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) Senior Leader and MLA Langate, Sheikh Khursheed Ahmad, while taking to social media, raised strong objections to the hypocrisy displayed by certain political parties over the deteriorating health condition of senior incarcerated leader Shabir Ahmad Shah. Referring to media reports suggesting that Shah is suffering from prostate cancer and requires urgent surgery, Sheikh Khursheed said it is ironic and shameful that those very political parties who were either part of or supported the BJP-led government when Shah was arrested are now ... | | Read More |
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| Thousands of Trained Students & Employees Participate In IYD Mega Events* | |  “Yoga is Our Ancestral Legacy-Not Just Exercise, But a Lifelong Gift for Mind, Body & Soul”: DG YSS
Srinagar, June 22 (Scoop News)-On the occasion of International Yoga Day (IYD), the Department of Youth Services & Sports (YS&S), J&K, organized a series of vibrant yoga programmes across the UT, engaging thousands of school children, youth, and the general public in the ancient practice of yoga.
As the premier Department responsible for organizing sports, recreational and wellness activit ... | | Read More |
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| NC Undermining Constitution by Dodging Justice for General Category: AIP | | |
Srinagar , June 21 (Scoop News)-Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) has launched a scathing attack on the Omar Abdullah-led government, accusing it of shifting priorities and betraying the open merit / General Category youth by deliberately stalling the Cabinet Sub-Committee (CSC) report on reservations.
AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi criticised the government for its shocking admission that no serious deliberation took place on the report and that it now plans to rework it. He said this reflects a pattern of apathy, deception and calculated avoidance of responsibility towards merit-based ca... | | Read More |
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| IUST Celebrates International Yoga Day 2025 | | |
Awantipora,June 21 (Scoop News)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) celebrated 11th International Day of Yoga with great enthusiasm, aligning with this year's global theme "Yoga for One Earth, One Health." The event witnessed active participation from university officials, faculty members, staff, students, and NSS volunteers, all coming together to embrace the ancient Indian practice of yoga for holistic well-being.
The program, jointly organized by the Centre for AYUSH Science and the Directorate of Physical Education & Sports (DoPE), featured comprehensive yoga se... | | Read More |
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| J&K ACB Traps and arrests Tehsildar, Qaziabad, Kupwara for demanding bribe of ₹1 Lakh | | | Srinagar, June 21 (Scoop News)-A complaint was received by Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau from a person, resident of Handwara alleging therein that Tehsildar, Qaziabad Kralgund, Handwara namely Ghulam Rasool Bhat is demanding bribe from him for providing him permissions for cutting of walnut trees etc.
On receipt of complaint, matter was verified discreetly which revealed that suspect Ghulam Rasool Bhat, Tehsildar, Qaziabad Kralgund had demanded a bribe of ₹1 Lakh from the complainant in lieu of two permissions for cutting of walnut trees, and the complainant had requested him t... | | Read More |
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| Arrangements for Muharram processions reviewed at Yarisatroo | | |
Budgam June 20 (Scoop News)-To take stock of arrangements for the peaceful and smooth conduct of religious processions in view of ensuing Muharram-Ul-Haram, particularly the one scheduled on 7th Muharram, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Khansahib, Jahangir Ahmed, today conducted an extensive visit to the Shia-dominated area of Yarisatroo.
During the visit, SDM Khansahib inspected the entire procession route up to the revered Ziyarat of Hazrat Qasim (RA) and assessed the status of essential services.
He laid special emphasis on doorstep delivery of ration supplies to avoid any inconven... | | Read More |
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| Police solves suicide case of minor girl in Handwara | | Accused arrested for sexual assault | |
Srinagar, June 20 (Scoop News)-Police in Handwara have achieved a significant breakthrough in a sensitive sexual assault case involving a minor girl (name withheld).
The victim attempted suicide by hanging at her home and was immediately shifted to SMHS Hospital, Srinagar, for medical treatment. Despite efforts, she succumbed. The victim was found to be six months pregnant at the time of the incident. A case vide FIR No. 17/2025, registered on 06/05/2025 under sections 64 BNS, 5(J)(II) and 6 of the POCSO Act and in-depth investigation was initiated.
During the course of investigatio... | | Read More |
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| CUKashmir’s Law Deptt holds legal literacy prog | | |
Ganderbal,June 20 (Scoop News)- Department of Law, School of Legal Studies, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), organised a Legal Literacy Programme through Pro Bono Club, in four higher secondary schools including Govt Boys Higher Secondary School Kangan, Govt Girls Higher Secondary School Kangan, Govt Boys Higher Secondary School Manigam, and Govt Boys Higher Secondary School Lar, here on 17th of June 2025.
The programme was aimed to create awareness among students about their fundamental Rights, Duties and the importance of legal knowledge in everyday life. It covered a wide ... | | Read More |
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| Power Shutdown | | |
Srinagar, June 20 (Scoop News)- According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out Branch Cutting / Pruning of trees alongside these 33 KV lines, shutdown of several 33KV lines shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at shall remain off while power supply to numerous areas will be affected.
In this connection, shutdown of 33KV Badampora-Kurhama Dab line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Kurhama, Dab, GCET, Sainik School shall remain off while power supply to Kurhama, Youngpora, Barsoo Old, Dab, Checki Baba, Salun, Sa... | | Read More |
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| Fire Safety awareness and mock drill organises at GDC Ganderbal | | |
Srinagar, June 19 (Scoop News)-Fire and Emergency Services (FES) Ganderbal in collaboration with Disaster Management Club (DMC) and NCC Unit of Government Degree College Ganderbal organized an awareness program on fire safety awareness, followed by mock drill, on Thursday in the college campus.
The initiative aimed to educate students and staff on fire safety measures and emergency response procedures amidst the current heat wave.
On this occasion, fire safety experts from the FES department, namely Mohd. Maqbool Wagay, Mukhtar Ahamad Rather, Manzoor Ahmad Parray, and Zahoor... | | Read More |
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| Jal Shakti, Agricultural Production Ministers review development projects at Baramulla | | push for faster implementation | | Baramulla,June 19 (Scoop News)-Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana and Minister for Agricultural Production, Rural Development, and Panchayati Raj, Javid Ahmad Dar, co-chaired a comprehensive review meeting in Baramulla. The meeting focused on assessing the progress on various developmental projects under the District Capex Budget 2024-25, State Plan and the Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs).
The review aimed to enhance the mechanisms for closer monitoring of public services, ensuring transparency, accountability and expedited proj... | | Read More |
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| Public participation essential for effective Govt planning: Speaker Legislative Assembly | | | Khansahib, June 19 (Scoop News)-Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today emphasized on the crucial role of public participation in ensuring effective and result-oriented development plan formulation.
Chairing a day-long public interaction program at Bugroo Khansahib in Charar-i-Sharief Constituency, the Speaker underscored the importance of engaging the citizens in governance. “Public participation is essential for effective and tangible plan formulation. People must actively take part in government initiatives while the officials should ensure that the p... | | Read More |
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