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Streamline infrastructure, create quality facilities for students: Sakeena Itoo to B.Ed College Operators
Srinagar, June 12 (Scoop News)-Minister for School Education, Sakeena Itoo, today chaired a meeting with representatives of the Private B.Ed College Association of Jammu and Kashmir at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar, to discuss issues concerning the Teacher Education Institutions across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, School Education Department, Special Secretary, Higher Education Department and other senior officers. The Minister emphasized the need for strengthening the infrastructure and creating quality, student-centric facilities in private colleges to ensure the delivery of high-standard teacher education. She directed the managements o...

Govt Committed to strengthen healthcare infrastructure, patient care across J&K: Sakeena Itoo
Srinagar, June 12 (Scoop News)- Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today said that the government is committed towards strengthening the healthcare infrastructure and ensuring quality patient care across Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister made these remarks during her day-long tour of healthcare institutions and medical facilities in the Khanyar and Hazratbal constituencies. She was accompanied by MLA Khanyar, Ali Mohammad Sagar and MLA Hazratbal, Salman Ali Sagar besides others. During the tour, the Minister visited the Urban Public Health Centre (UPHC) at S.R. Gunj and inspected the ongoing upgradation works. She directed the con...

LG,.CM express grief over demise of JKAS Officer Mohammad Younis Mir
Srinagar, June 12 (Scoop News)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha has expressed deep grief over the untimely passing of Shri Mohammad Younis Mir, an officer of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS). In a condolence message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: "Saddened to learn of the untimely demise of Shri Mohammad Younis Mir. He was a committed officer who served the people of Jammu Kashmir with utmost dedication. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family in this difficult hour. I pray to the Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and give strength to the family members to bear this loss." CM Omar Abdullah expresses grief over demise of JK...

Department of Architecture, IUST Inaugurates Lecture Series 2026
Awantipora, June 12 (Scoop News)-The Department of Architecture, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), inaugurated its Online Lecture Series 2026 with a lecture by renowned architect Shirish Beri. The initiative builds upon the successful online lecture series organized by the department in 2025, which featured distinguished architects, designers, and academicians from across India and abroad The Lecture Series 2026 aims to provide students and faculty with opportunities to engage with leading professionals and thinkers, fostering dialogue on contemporary issues in architecture, planning, design, sustainability, and the built environment. The opening lectu...

Pragati Padyatra showcases Modi Govt's infrastructure revolution at Navyug tunnel: Ashok Koul
Qazigund, Anantnag, June 12 (Scoop News)-J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul visited the strategically important Navyug Tunnel at Qazigund in Anantnag district to highlight the transformative development witnessed across the nation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as part of the ongoing Pragati Padyatra under the theme "12 Years of Trust, Development and Public Welfare." Ashok Koul was accompanied by BJP District President Anantnag Rakesh Koul and senior leader Rafiq Wani during the visit. The leaders interacted with party workers and local residents and underscored the significance of the landmark infrastructure projects completed over the past t...

Monsoon threat looms large in Gangyal; Bhalla
slams administrative apathy over delayed ₹2-crore drainage project
Jammu, June 12 (Scoop News)-With the monsoon season fast approaching, serious concerns have resurfaced among residents of Gangyal over the delayed execution of a crucial drainage and flood protection project, prompting former Minister Raman Bhalla to launch a scathing attack on the administration for its failure to address pressing civic issues affecting people across Jammu and Kashmir. Thursday's rainfall once again triggered panic among residents of Sector-1, Sector-3 and Sector-4 of Ward No. 56, Gangyal, as overflowing drains and water accumulation raised fears of flooding and water entering residential houses. Residents said that even a short spell of rain was enough to expose...

J&K Police conducts mock drill at Nunwan Base Camp ahead of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026
Srinagar, June 12 (Scoop News)-As part of the comprehensive security and preparedness measures for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026, Police in Anantnag, in coordination with CAPF and other stakeholder agencies, conducted a mock drill at the Nunwan Base Camp Pahalgam. The exercise was aimed at testing the preparedness, coordination and response capabilities of various security and emergency response agencies in dealing with potential contingencies during the Yatra. The mock drill simulated different emergency scenarios, enabling participating agencies to assess their operational readiness and refine response mechanisms. Personnel from Anantnag Police, CAPF, SDRF, Fire & ...

IGP Kashmir chairs security review meeting ahead of SANJY-2026 and other major events
Srinagar, June 12 (Scoop News)-IGP Kashmir Zone, Shri V.K. Birdi, chaired a security review meeting to assess preparedness and strengthen security arrangements for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY-2026), Muharram observances, and Mela Kheer Bhawani at PCR Kashmir. The meeting was attended by the senior officers of J&K Police, CRPF, ITBP, Intelligence Agencies, BSF, SSB, Traffic, Railways, Telecommunication, and other agencies. Among those present were the IG BSF Ftr Hqrs Kashmir, IG CRPF KOS, IG CRPF Srinagar, IG ITBP, Addl Commissioner SB Srinagar, DIG IR Kashmir, all range DIsG of Kashmir Zone, DIsG of SSB Srinagar, Traffic Kashmir, Armed Kashmir, Railways J&K, ITBP, C...

IUST Hosts Expert Lecture on Microplastics in Food and Environment
Awantipora, June 11 (Scoop News)-The Department of Food Technology, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organised a lecture-cum-interaction session on “Microplastics in Food and Environment: Occurrence, Analytical Challenges and Emerging Research Perspectives”. The programme brought together experts from academia, industry, and research institutions to deliberate on the emerging challenge of microplastic contamination and its implications for food safety, environmental sustainability, and public health. The keynote lecture was delivered by Mr Saurabh Jain, Application Expert, PerkinElmer India, who provided an in-depth overview of the occurrence of microplastics...

Commissioner Secretary DYSS reviews Sports Infrastructure, Facilities at GCOPE
Ganderbal, June 11 (Scoop News)- Commissioner Secretary to the Government, Department of Youth Services & Sports J&K Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary IAS along with Director General, YSS, Anuradha Gupta, on Thursday, visited the Government College of Physical Education (GCOPE) in Gadoora, here. He chaired a detailed review meeting attended by the Principal and faculty members of the College regarding the academic performance and research, sports infrastructure and other facilities being developed at the college campus. He also inspected ongoing and proposed construction works and assessed the progress of developmental projects aimed at strengthening academic and training amenities for studen...

CUKashmir’s Deptt of Urdu holds curriculum review worksho
Ganderbal, June 11 (Scoop News)- Department of Urdu, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), organized a two-day syllabus review and curriculum development Workshop on 9–10 June 2026 to review and revise the existing curriculum and develop the syllabus for the newly introduced One-Year Postgraduate Programme in Urdu. The meeting was chaired by Prof. Sandhya Tiwari, Dean, School of Languages, and attended by faculty members Dr. Mohammad Rashid Azeez, Dr. Altaf Hussain, along with five research scholars representing the Students’ Union Council. External experts Prof. Arifa Bushra, former HoD Urdu, University of Kashmir, and Prof. Altaf Anjum, Director, Centre for Distance and Online...

Sakeena Itoo boosts healthcare, education infrastructure in Beerwah Constituency
Magam, June 11 (Scoop News)- Minister for Health & Medical Education, School Education, Higher Education and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo, today inaugurated several key healthcare facilities besides laying foundation stones for education infrastructure projects in Budgam during her tour of Beerwah constituency in the district. The Minister was accompanied by MLA Beerwah, Dr. Shafi Ahmad Wani, senior officers of the Health & Medical Education Department, School Education Department, Higher Education Department and district administration. During the visit, the Minister inaugurated a state-of-the-art Laparoscopy Unit at Sub-District Hospital Magam, fulfilling a long-pending demand of ...

Satish Sharma chairs 88th JKRTC board meeting
approves 7th Pay Commission scales for employees
Srinagar, June 11 (Scoop News)- Minister for Transport, Satish Sharma, today chaired the 88th meeting of Board of Directors of Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) at Civil Secretariat, here. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary Finance, Shailendra Kumar; Commissioner Secretary Housing & Urban Development, Mandeep Kaur; Secretary Transport Avny Lavasa, and JKRTC Managing Director A.R. War, along with other board members and officers. The key decisions of the Board included approval of implementation of 7th Pay Commission scales for JKRTC employees, addressing a long-standing demand, in-principle confirmation of promotions for various officers of...

Hakeem Yaseen Seeks Elaborate Arrangements for Urs of Hazrat Syed Soliha Khansahib (RA) in Khansahib Budgam
Budgam, June 11 (Scoop News)-Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister, Hakeem Muhammad Yaseen, on Thursday urged the Jammu and Kashmir administration to make comprehensive and foolproof arrangements for the forthcoming annual Urs of Hazrat Syed Soliha (RA) in Khansahib area of central Kashmir's Budgam district. The annual Urs of Hazrat Syed Soliha (RA) is scheduled to be observed on June 21, with thousands of devotees from different parts of Kashmir expected to participate in the revered religious gathering. In a statement issued here, Hakeem Yaseen said that the annual Urs holds immense spiritual significance and reflects Kashmir's rich Sufi heritage, wh...

Under CM Omar Abdullah’s leadership, Government approves ₹15.99 crore Water Supply Scheme for Watergam
Srinagar, June 10 (Scoop News)-Under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved a ₹15.99 crore Water Supply Scheme for Watergam Town in Baramulla district under the Capex Budget 2026–27. The project is aimed at significantly strengthening the drinking water infrastructure in the town and ensuring improved access to safe, reliable and sustainable potable water for the residents. The scheme will help augment the existing water supply network, address the growing demand for drinking water, and enhance the quality of life of the people by providing better water services. The approval reflects the Government’s continued commitment to ...

Sports quota recruitment a historic step towards empowering youth, recognising excellence: Satish Sharma
Srinagar, June 10 (Scoop News)-In a major boost to the sporting fraternity of Jammu and Kashmir and a significant step towards creating sustainable career opportunities for the athletes, Minister for Youth Services & Sports, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, today congratulated the 223 outstanding sportspersons who have been selected for appointment to government services under the sports quota. Terming the recruitment as a landmark achievement in the government's efforts to promote sports and youth empowerment, the Minister said that the selection of such a large number of athletes reflects the administration's c...

Mission YUVA cases approved by DLIC Anantnag
DDC stresses time bound credit disbursal
Anantnag, June 10 (Scoop News)- In a significant move to accelerate youth entrepreneurship in the district, the Mission YUVA District Level Implementation Committee Anantnag headed by District Development Commissioner (Chairman, DLIC), Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, today approved 565 cases during it's meeting held at DC Office. ADC, GM DIC, CPO, AD Employment, DD NABARD, LDM, Employment Officer representatives from JKEDI and other officials attended the meeting. The approved 565 applications included 176 cases in wholesale and retail, 169 cases in manufacturing and service sector and 126 c...

One-day seminar on World Environment Day held at Srinagar
Srinagar, June 10 (Scoop News)- Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu & Kashmir State Centre (IEI-JKSC), organized a One-Day Seminar in observance of World Environment Day–2026 on the theme “A Global Call for Climate Action.” The seminar brought together engineers, academicians, environmental experts, professionals, and students to deliberate upon the growing environmental challenges facing humanity and the urgent need for collective action towards sustainable development, environmental protection, climate resilience, and ecological conservation. The Chief Guest, Prof. Shakil Ahmad Ro...

DG YSS Leads Yoga session at Iconic Char Chinar in Dal Lake
“Yoga is the ultimate shield for physical vitality and mental resilience in today's world.” DG YSS
Srinagar, June 10 (Scoop News)-The Director General of Youth Services and Sports (YSS) J&K, Anuradha Gupta, on Wednesday led an impressive and grand Yoga session at the famous, picturesque Char Chinar island in the middle of Dal Lake, here. The mega event witnessed enthusiastic participation from hundreds of school children representing various educational institutions across the Srinagar district. Alongside the youth, the dedicated field staff of the YSS Department also actively participated, performing a series of synchronized Yoga Asanas to promote holistic wellness. While speaking on t...

AIP Calls for Immediate Rollout of Crop Insurance Scheme in J&K
Srinagar, June 10 (Scoop News)-Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi today urged the Government of Jammu and Kashmir to immediately implement a comprehensive Crop Insurance Scheme, saying that the continued absence of an institutional risk protection mechanism has left lakhs of farmers and horticulturists vulnerable to devastating financial losses. In a statement issued here, Inam Un Nabi said that agriculture and horticulture form the backbone of Jammu and Kashmir's rural economy, with the horticulture sector alone supporting more than seven lakh families and contributing significantly to the Jammu Kashmir's economy. However, despite recurring losses caused by h...

DIG SKR chairs yatra preparedness meeting at Pahalgam
Reviews security and coordination arrangements for SANJY-2026
Srinagar, June 10 (Scoop News)-In view of the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, DIG South Kashmir Range, Javid Iqbal Matoo chaired a comprehensive Yatra preparedness meeting at Pahalgam to review security arrangements and ensure seamless coordination among all stakeholder agencies. The meeting was attended by DIG CRPF, Commander 1 Sector Rashtriya Rifles, SSP Anantnag, Commanding Officers of Adhoc Companies, ASP North Camp Aishmuqam, and other senior officers from Police, CAPFs, and allied agencies. During the meeting, DIG SKR reviewed the overall preparedness for the smooth and secure conduct of the annual pilgrimage. Detailed discussions were held on deployment plans, area ...

Property of notorious drug peddler worth ₹1.20 crore attached under Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan
Srinagar, June 10 (Scoop News)- Continuing its efforts against drug peddlers under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, Police in Awantipora attached a double storied residential house worth approximately ₹1.20 crore belonging to a notorious drug peddler, Manzoor Mir @ Mann Tiger, resident of Kadlabal Pampore, under the provisions of Section 68-F of the NDPS Act. The property was identified as illegally acquired during an enquiry conducted by Police Station Pampore under the supervision of senior officers. The investigation revealed that the property had been acquired through proceeds generated from the illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. The accus...

PDF Leaders Condole Demise of Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh of Chadoora
Srinagar, June 10 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Front (PDF) General Secretary and senior leader Dr. Nissar Paul has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh, resident of Mahnoor Chadoora. In a statement from the party, Dr. Paul conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to Nazir Ahmad Yatoo of Badipora Chadoora on the passing away of his father-in-law. He also extended his condolences to the bereaved family, particularly the deceased's daughter, who has lost her beloved father. Dr. Paul prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the family to bear this irreparable loss. Meanwhile, PDF President Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen ...

Civil Engineering department clinches Inter-Department Cricket Tournament 2026 title
at NIT Srinagar
Srinagar, June 10 (Scoop News)-: The Civil Engineering Department, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, emerged victorious in the final of the Inter-Department Cricket Tournament 2026 held at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, defeating the Electrical Engineering Department by 60 runs in a thrilling title clash. The final match was played between the Civil Engineering and Electrical Engineering departments. After winning the toss, the Civil Engineering team elected to bat first and posted an imposing total of 210 runs in their allotted 15 overs. The innings was anchored by a sensational knock from Adnan, who smashed 112 runs off just 42 balls. He was...

CUKashmir’s DSW, SoE screens documentary
Ganderbal, June 10 (Scoop News)-To combat the menace of substance abuse and promote a drug-free society, Dean Students’ Welfare (DSW), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), in collaboration with the School of Education (SoE), organized a documentary screening programme under the banner of “100 Days Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan,” at Tulmulla campus here Wednesday. As many as 70 scholars and students watched the documentary, which gave a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the drug abuse crisis in Jammu and Kashmir through six compelling thematic segments: “Fading Horizons: The Alarming Scale of Drug Abuse in Jammu and Kashmir,” “Why is Drug Abuse Rising in Kashmir?,” ...

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