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| Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan sees widespread public support | | intensified enforcement across J&K | |
Srinagar, May 23 (Scoop News)- The ongoing anti-drug campaign, ‘Nasha Mukt JK Abhiyaan has recorded remarkable achievements and impact across awareness generation, rehabilitation, law enforcement, treatment, surveillance and prevention initiatives, reflecting an unprecedented whole-of-government approach against the menace of substance abuse in Jammu and Kashmir.
As on today, the campaign has mobilized lakhs of citizens, strengthened institutional response mechanisms, intensified anti-narcotics operations and expanded rehabilitation support systems throughout J&K.
Under the Drug free J&K -100 days campaign , massive Public Outreach and Awareness Drives are being held across the l... |
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| | Satish Sharma addresses NCC Cadets at SNIC 2026 | | |
Srinagar, May 23 (Scoop News)-Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, Information Technology, ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, today addressed a grand gathering of NCC cadets and Associate NCC Officers (ANOs) from across the country at the Special National Integration Camp (SNIC) 2026 organised at Badamibagh Cantonment, Srinagar.
The prestigious camp, being attended by nearly 340 NCC cadets representing all 17 NCC Directorates of the country, was attended by the young participants from diverse cultural, linguistic and geographical backgrounds on a common platform of unity, discipline, leadership and national integration. Senior civil and... |
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| | Police Attaches Property Worth 15 Lacs In Handwara Under Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan | | 
Srinagar, May 23 (Scoop News)- Reinforcing its unwavering commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking, police in Handwara has struck a significant blow to the narcotics network by attaching a residential house belonging to Bilal Ahmad Khatana son of Gh Mohi-U-Din Khatana resident of Ucher Magam Handwara.
The attached property has been identified as having been renovated through proceeds generated from illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs, marking a decisive step in targeting illegally acquired assets. The accused is involved in multiple FIRs in NDPS Act.
The acti... |
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| | PSA Delegation Meets DSEK Naseer Ahmad Wani; Seeks Time-Bound Resolution | | |
Srinagar, May 23 (Scoop News)-The Private Schools Association (PSA) high-level delegation held a detailed and constructive meeting with Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Naseer Ahmad Wani in Srinagar to discuss several pressing issues concerning private educational institutions across Jammu & Kashmir.
The PSA delegation was led by Senior Vice President Manzoor Ahmad Rather included General Secretary (Organization) M. Syed Wani, Director Media & Communications Dr. Owais Mattoo, Treasurer Hilal Ahmad Khan and Joint Secretary Dr. Yasir Ahmad.
During the meeting, the delegation raised a wide range of issues affecting the smooth functioning of private schools and emphasized the ... |
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| | Major Blow To Drug Networks Under Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan | | |
Srinagar, May 23 (Scoop News)- Continuing its intensified crackdown against narcotics networks under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan-100 Days Campaign, Srinagar Police has attached multiple immovable properties worth approximately ₹5 crores belonging to individuals involved in drug trafficking and related unlawful activities across Srinagar and adjoining districts.
In a significant action, Police attached two residential properties comprising a single-storey and a double-storey house belongs to Bilal Ahmad Sheikh so of Ghulam Ahmad Sheikh and Aneek Ahmad Sheikh son of Nazir Ahmad Sheikh, both residents of Larbal Beerwah, Budgam, and involved in case FIR No. 37/2024 U/S... |
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| | CM’s calendar packed with foreign tours, not disposal of files: LoP Sunil Sharma | | |
Srinagar, May 23 (Scoop News)-Describing Chief Minister Omar Abdullah as a “tourist-in-chief,” Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma on Saturday said the CM’s calendar is packed with foreign tours rather than the disposal of files to address issues faced by the common man.
Sharma said the Chief Minister is missing over the past 10 days and he is behaving more like a globetrotting traveler than the elected head of a sensitive state like Jammu and Kashmir.
“Omar Abdullah seems to be under the delusion that he is a tourist 24×7 or running a travel blog, not a state. While the Chief Minister is busy on foreign tours, the common man in Jammu & Kashmir is facing a plethora of problems... |
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| | Chief Secretary inaugurates CGG&PA at IUST | | lauds University’s academic, research initiatives | | Awantipora, May 21 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today visited Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) and inaugurated the Centre for Good Governance & Policy Analysis (CGG&PA) during a series of engagements aimed at strengthening policy research, governance innovation and institutional collaboration.
During the visit, the Chief Secretary toured Campus I and Campus III of the university and inspected various laboratories and academic facilities. He also interacted with officers and faculty members.
Atal Dulloo appreciated the efforts of the faculty and staff in the growth and academic advancement of the university, particularly its introduction of high-end and... |
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| | CS reviews afforestation progress; calls for accountability-linked plantation works | | |
Srinagar, May 21 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today reviewed the physical achievements and implementation progress of afforestation and ecological restoration works being undertaken across Jammu and Kashmir under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA), emphasizing sustainable restoration of degraded forests, scientific monitoring and enhanced protection of vulnerable forest landscapes across the UT.
The review was held during the 27th meeting of the Steering Committee of J&K CAMPA and was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Finance; Commissioner Secretary, Forests; PCCF (HoF); Chief Wildlife Warden; CEO, CAMPA and other senior o... |
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| | NIT Srinagar students launch Startup to digitize India’s labour chowks | | |
Srinagar, May 21 (Scoop News)- In an attempt to bring India’s unorganised construction labour sector online, two fourth-year students of National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar have launched a startup that connects labourers, contractors and customers through a digital platform modeled around traditional labour chowks.
The startup, “BigBrick,” founded by Saurabh Kumar from the Civil Engineering Department and Aryan Kumar from the Mechanical Engineering Department, is being described as India’s first digital platform focused exclusively on labour chowks and construction workforce management.
According to the founders, BigBrick has already onboarded more than 2,500 constructi... |
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| | J&K athletes selected for 10th Senior Asian Pencak Silat Championship 2026 | | |
Srinagar, May 21 (Scoop News)- The Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council today congratulated four talented athletes from the Union Territory on their selection to represent India in the 10th Senior Asian Pencak Silat Championship 2026 scheduled to be held in Dongnai Province, Vietnam.
The selected athletes include Arvinder Singh (Senior Male, 85–90 kg category), Sofi Sharmeen (Senior Female, 60–65 kg category), Shahid Hilal (Senior Male, 60–65 kg category), and Raja Mahir Khan (Senior Male, Open 2 category).
Minister for Youth Services and Sports Jammu and Kashmir, Satish Sharma, congratulated the athletes on their remarkable achievement and said their selection for the prestigious champions... |
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| | IUST Hosts program on advanced materials and nanotechnology | | |
Awantipora, May 21 (Scoop News)-The Department of Physics, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organised a program on “New Materials: Synthesis, Surface Engineering and Applications” as part of its ongoing efforts to promote advanced scientific research and academic engagement in emerging areas of material sciences and nanotechnology.
The keynote speaker for the programme was Dr. Santosh K. Tiwari from Centre for New Materials and Surface Energy, NMAM Institute of Technology Nitte Karnatka, who delivered an insightful lecture on recent developments in advanced materials, nano-material fabrication, and sustainable technologies. The programme aimed to enhance the exposur... |
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| | Sakeena Itoo inaugurates PGRP Conclave-2026 at GDC Srinagar | | Says research-based learning essential for addressing emerging health challenges | 
Srinagar, May 21 (Scoop News)- Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today inaugurated the Post Graduate Research Programme (PGRP) Conclave-2026 at Government Dental College (GDC) Srinagar.
Addressing a large gathering of doctors, academicians, researchers and students on the occasion, the Minister underscored the importance of research and innovation in strengthening the healthcare sector and improving patient care. She said that platforms like the PGRP conclave provide an opportunity for young medical professionals and scholars to showcase ... |
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