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| J&K Police arrests Seventeen (17) long-time absconders across Valley | | |
Srinagar, October 18 (Scoop News)-In a major breakthrough to track down fugitives, Jammu and Kashmir Police have apprehended Seventeen (17) long-time absconders from Srinagar, Pulwama, Ganderbal, Kulgam, Shopian districts & PD Sopore. These individuals had been evading arrest for years, some for over three decades.
In Srinagar, J&K Police have successfully apprehended 06 absconders who had been evading arrest for years. The arrested absconders have been identified as Mehraj-ud-Din Marazi, son of Mohd Abdullah Marazi, resident of Sonwar, Srinagar, absconding for 11 years in Case FIR No. 21/2015 under Sections 8/21, 22, 29 NDPS Act of PS Lalbazar. Arshid Ahmad Shoora, son of Ab Rashid ... |
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| | Div Com inaugurates 3rd Chrysanthemum Show at Lal Chowk Srinagar | | Says Show will become as famous as Tulip season, increase influx of tourists | |
Srinagar, October 18 (Scoop News)-After Gul-e-Lala (Tulip) season of Spring, Gul-e-Dawood (Chrysanthemum) season of Autumn is gradually turning into another attraction for tourists & locals in Srinagar. On Saturday, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg inaugurated the 3rd Chrysanthemum Show at Clock Tower, Lal Chowk Srinagar organised collectively by SKUAST-K, SMC and Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL).
As the heart of city glows in hue of vibrant colours casted by a variety of Gul-e-Dawood flower beds, Div Com invited tourists, locals & students to visit the place and enjoy the show which shall continue to uplit-spirit of visitors till 20th of November.
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| | Ghanta Ghar to tick craft bells on Oct 25 in 2nd edition of ‘Know Your Artisan’ series | | |
Srinagar, October 18 (Scoop News)-Riding high on the resounding success of its inaugural outing, the Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir, is all set to host the second chapter of the “Know Your Artisan” initiative under the vibrant Soulful Kashmir campaign.
Following the overwhelming response at the Jhelum River Front, where crowds flocked to witness live craft demonstrations, forge direct connections with master artisans, and snag authentic GI-tagged treasures, the spotlight now shifts to Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower Arena), here in the city centre, on October 25.
In a press statement issued here today, a spokesman of the department, urged the people to come in large numbe... |
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| | Kissan Mela a unique platform for empowering farming community: Javid Dar | | | Baramulla, October 18 (Scoop News)- Minister for Agriculture Production Department, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar today inaugurated a Kisan Mela-cum-Exhibition at Dak Banglow here, organized by department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Baramulla.
Addressing the Mela, the Minister said that this Kisan Mela serves as a unique platform to connect farmers, agri experts, agri e vntrepreneurs and institutions, showcasing modern technologies, government schemes and success stories aimed at empowering our farming community. He added that the mela also demonstrated improved crop varieties and animal breeds, advanced farm and agricu... |
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| | Two NIT Srinagar faculty secure ₹73.6 lakh Ministry of Mines grant for innovative Bioremediation project | | |
Srinagar, October 18 (Scoop News)- In a major boost to interdisciplinary research and sustainable engineering innovation, two faculty members from National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar have been awarded a prestigious research grant of ₹73,60,921.5 by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India.
The grant has been sanctioned for a groundbreaking project titled “Bioremediation-Enhanced Pavement System for Removal of Toxic Elements from Underground Soil.”
The project will be spearheaded by Dr. Vivek, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, as the Principal Investigator (PI), and Dr. Anshul Gupta, Assistant Professor, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engi... |
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| | Two-Day Workshop on Assistive Tools and Technologies Concludes at University of Kashmir | | 
Srinagar, October 17 (Scoop News)-A two-day training workshop on the theme “Beyond Barriers: Reading and Learning with Assistive Tools and Technologies” concluded at the Ibn Khaldun Auditorium, University of Kashmir.The concluding day featured technical sessions facilitated by experienced resource persons including Mr. Umar from Saksham, Dr. Aafiya from the Composite Regional Centre for Persons with Disabilities, Javed Ahmad Tak, Disability Rights Activist and founder of Zaiba Aapa Institute of Inclusive Education Bijbehara, Ms. Iqra Wali from Voluntary Medicare Society (VMS), Mr. Mohammad... |
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| | Chairman DLSA Srinagar reviews functioning of LADCs | | |
Srinagar, October 17 (Scoop News)- District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar, under the aegis of the Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority, organized a review meeting in the office chamber of the Principal District and Sessions Judge/Chairman, DLSA Srinagar, at the District Court Complex, Srinagar.
The meeting was chaired by, Principal District and Sessions Judge/Chairman, DLSA Srinagar, Tasleem Arief and held under the supervision of Sub-Judge/Secretary, DLSA Srinagar, Sajad-ur-Rehman.
The meeting was convened to review the functioning and performance of the Legal Aid Defence Counsels (LADCs) and to ensure effective delivery of legal aid services to undertrial prisone... |
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| | J&K Police arrests nineteen (19) long-time absconders | | |
Srinagar, October 17 (Scoop News)-In a major breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to track down fugitives, Jammu and Kashmir Police have apprehended nineteen (19) long-time absconders from districts of Kulgam, Anantnag, Shopian, Ganderbal & PD Awantipora. These individuals had been evading arrest for years, some for over three decades in connection with serious criminal cases.
In Kulgam, two absconders were apprehended and have been identified as Aijaz Ahmad Sheikh, son of Gh. Qadir Sheikh, resident of Nassu Badrahgund, and Bilal Ahmad Ganie, son of Gh. Nabi Ganie, resident of Lalen Ganoor Kulgam, presently residing at Levdora near Railway Bridge Qazigund. The accused Aijaz Ahmad Sheikh... |
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| | IUST Conducts Health Awareness and NCD Screening in Tribal Village | | |
Awantipora, October 17 (Scoop News)-Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) organised a Health Awareness and Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Screening Camp under its SSR Outreach Initiative at Brenpathri Nagbal, a tribal village in Tral, Pulwama. The initiative aimed to raise awareness among the Gujjar and Bakerwal communities about the risk factors, prevention, and management of NCDs such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory disorders, cancers, and PCOD.
Led by Dr. Faisal Ali, Senior Research Scientist (DST-PURSE), the team comprising Dr. Tabassum from the Centre for Ayush Science, Dr. Sumaira from DST-PURSE, and students of Medical Lab Technology, Centre for... |
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| | BJP holds strategy meeting in Budgam, reaffirms commitment to serve people with dedication | | |
Budgam, October 17 (Scoop News)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary (Organization), J&K, Ashok Koul, accompanied by BJP General Secretary Anwar Khan, and party’s Budgam Assembly Constituency candidate Aga Syed Mohsin, along with senior leaders Arif Raja, Mudassir Wani and Gazi Hakeem Ruhalla, addressed an organizational meeting at KGN Hotel, Budgam, to discuss and finalize preparations for the upcoming Budgam Assembly by-election.
The meeting witnessed detailed discussions on the booth-level preparedness, mobilization strategies, and outreach programmes aimed at strengthening BJP’s grassroots presence in the region.
Addressing the gathering, Ashok Koul reaffirmed the BJP’s ... |
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| | Police nab 11 long-evading absconders in Sopore, Ganderbal | | |
Srinagar, October 16 (Scoop News)- In a major crackdown against absconders, Police have apprehended eleven individuals who had been evading arrest for several years in Sopore and Ganderbal, including two wanted in a 1999 criminal case.
A police team from Police Post Bus Stand Sopore apprehended Hilal Ahmad Siraj son of Abdul Rasheed Siraj resident of Sidiq Colony Sopore and Abdul Rasheed Siraj son of Juma Siraj resident of Sidiq Colony Sopore, both involved in Case FIR No. 311/1999 U/S 376, 109 RPC of Police Station Sopore. The duo had been evading arrest since 2011 and were finally traced and arrested after sustained efforts. In a separate operation, Nazir Ahmad Beigh son of Gull Beig... |
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| | DC Samba inaugurates Adarsh Abhiyan Gaon Girls Basketball Tournament | | | Samba,October 16 (Scoop News)-The District Youth Services and Sports Office Samba, under the guidance of Director General Anuradha Gupta, today commenced the Inter-District UT Level Girls Basketball Tournament under Adarsh Abhiyan Gaon (AAG) at Government High School Jatwal. The event was meticulously organized under the supervision of District Youth Services and Sports Officer Dharmvir Singh.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Deputy Commissioner Ayushi Sudan, who presided over the function as Chief Guest. Chief Education Officer Kewal Krishan attended as Guest of Honour, along with other government officials.
The participants took a solemn pledge to actively engage in sports activ... |
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| | Power Shutdown by KPDCL | | |
Srinagar, October 16 (Scoop News)-According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, shutdown of 132 KV Grid Substation Pampore-(132 & 33 KV Switchyard) and 132 KV ICT Ckt-I & II Konibal will be observed due to which Lethpora, Kakapora, Newa, Pinglena, Tenghar, Pulwama, Kadlabal, Pahroo, Samarbugh, Shar Shali, JK Cements, Pampore-I, Pampore-II, Govt. Press, Panthachowk, and Lasjan receiving stations shall remain off while power supply to Konibal, Lethpora, Kakapora, Newa, Pinglena, Tenghar, Pulwama, Kadlabal, Pahroo, Samarbugh, Shar Shali, Cement Factories, Govt. Press, Panthachowk, Lasjan and adjoining areas will be affected from 09.00 AM to 03.30 PM on 18 October, 2025.
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| | Div Com chairs JSCL Board of Directors meet | | |
Jammu, October 16 (Scoop News)-Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, who is also chairman of Jammu Smart City Limited, today chaired a meeting of the Board of Directors in his office at Bahu Plaza.
The meeting was attended by Inspector General of Police, Bhim Sen Tuti; Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Vice Chairman JDA, Chief Executive Officer JSCL, Chief Engineer PWD, Chief Engineer PDD, officials from JMC and other concerned departments.
A list of agenda items was presented for approval, ratification and information of the Board. The matters discussed pertained to re-purposing of Special Purpose Vehicles of the JSCL, exploring avenues for generation and sharing of revenue for sust... |
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| | Inter-departmental coordination, advance arrangements essential for effective winter preparedness: Div Com Kashmir | | | Anantnag, October 16 (Scoop News)-Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg visited Anantnag and reviewed the developmental scenario and preparedness for the ensuing winter along with implementation of various govt schemes and welfare initiatives in the district in a comprehensive meeting with the concerned officers at Dak Bungalow Khanabal today.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, SF Hamid, Director Horticulture (P&MD) Kashmir, ADCs, SP, GM DIC, ACR, ACD, SDMs, sectoral and district officers along with the representatives from NHIDCL, BRO, Oil & Gas Companies and other departments attended the meeting.
At the outset, the DC presented a detailed overview of the overall development... |
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| | NIFT Srinagar organizes 3-Day ‘Craft Bazar’ at KU to celebrate artisan excellence | | |
Srinagar, October 16 (Scoop News)-National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Srinagar today inaugurated a three-day event titled “Craft Bazar – Artisan Awareness Workshop and Craft Demonstration” at the University of Kashmir.
The event was inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor of University of Kashmir, Prof. Nilofer Khan, Registrar University of Kashmir Syed Azhar, Joint Director NIFT Srinagar, faculty members, students and several dignitaries from both institutions.
In her inaugural address, Vice-Chancellor lauded the efforts of NIFT Srinagar in organizing such a meaningful event, describing the craftsmanship of Kashmiri artisans as having “no match in the world.” She appreciated NIF... |
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| | CUKashmir’s DTS holds seminar on ‘World Food Day’ | | |
Ganderbal, October 16 (Scoop News)-Department of Tourism Studies (DTS), Central University of Kashmir (CUK) today commemorated the World Food Day-2025 by organising a seminar on the theme “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,”
In his inaugural address, Dr. Ashaq Hussain Najar, Coordinator, DTS emphasized the need for multi-stakeholder collaboration to tackle the persistent challenge of global hunger. He elaborated on sustainable management strategies and underscored the transformative role of modern technology and Artificial Intelligence in revolutionizing food production and distribution.
Dr. Ramjit, Dy Director R&D and Sr Asst Prof. gave a compelling analysis of th... |
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| | Rana calls for multi-pronged strategy to accelerate tribal empowerment across J&K | | |
Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)- Minister for Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today called for a comprehensive and multi-pronged approach to accelerate the pace of tribal empowerment across Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Zainpora, Showket Hussain Ganie; Director, Tribal Affairs, Mumtaz Choudhary; Mission Director, Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM), Dr. Shubhra Sharma; and other senior officers.
Chairing a detailed review meeting on the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana (PMVDY), the Minister underlined the importance of inclusive planning, inter-departmental coordination, and ground-level exec... |
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