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| IUST Organizes Plantation Drive at Charar-i-Sharief | | |
Awantipora, March 29 (Scoop News)-In continuation of Plantation Week celebrations, the Islamic University of Science & Technology organized a plantation drive at Alamdar Memorial College of Nursing & Medical Technology under the theme Donate, Plant or Own a Tree.
The programme was conducted in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department (DFO Budgam) and supported by the Dean Outreach Office, IUST. The drive witnessed active participation from the college administration, faculty, students, and officials from both IUST and the Forest Department.
The initiative aimed at enhancing green cover, promoting biodiversity conservation, and contributing to campus beautificati... |
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| | Cursor Hackathon Kashmir concludes at NIT Srinagar | | 125 teams participated, 15 reached final round | 
Srinagar, March 29 (Scoop News)-The two-day Cursor Hackathon Kashmir concluded at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, drawing strong participation and showcasing innovative, real-world tech solutions developed by young innovators.
A total of 125 teams participated on Day 1, submitting projects after intensive ideation and development cycles. The event stood out for its inclusivity, with participation from an 11-year-old innovator, underscoring growing grassroots engagement in the technology space.
Following a rigorous screening process, 15 teams were shortlisted for the f... |
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| | J&K ACB traps and arrests Executive Engineer Jal Shakti (PHE) Mechanical Division | | South Awantipora for demanding and accepting bribe of ₹12,000 | |
Srinagar, March 28 (Scoop News)- J&K Anti Corrupting Bureau received a written complaint to the effect that Executive Engineer Jal Shakti (PHE) Mechanical Division South Awantipora namely Manzoor Ahmad Dar is demanding a bribe of ₹20,000 from him for clearing of Bills on account of Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) works carried out by him at the said PHE Mechanical Division, out of which the complainant has earlier paid an amount of ₹8000 to the suspect and the remaining amount of ₹12000 was to be paid after the clearance of the bills.
The complainant chose not to pay bribe and instead approached Anti Corruption Bureau for taking legal action against the said Executive Engineer as... |
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| | Police Solves Two Theft Cases In Awantipora; Accused Arrested | | Stolen Property Recovered | |
Srinagar, March 28 (Scoop News)- Police solved two thefts cases in Awantipora by arresting two accused persons involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen property from their possession.
During the course of investigation of case FIR No. 62/2026 and 67/2026 of Police Station Awantipora, a police party led by SHO PS Awantipora along with IC PP Toll Plaza, employed modern investigative techniques, including examination and analysis of CCTV footage from multiple locations. These efforts led to the identification and subsequent arrest of two accused persons identified as Mohd Lateef Pathan son of Mohd Ali Pathan resident of Lanilab Mujhpathri, Khansahib, Budgam and Sahil Ni... |
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| | Police remains committed to curbing illegal activities and safeguarding natural resources | | |
Srinagar, March 28 (Scoop News)- In a continued effort to combat drug abuse and raise awareness among the public, Police organised a Drug Awareness Rally in Anantnag. The rally commenced from Wazir Bagh Anantnag, proceeded to Lal Chowk Anantnag, and culminated back at Wazir Bagh.
The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation from students of various schools across District Anantnag, members of civil society, and senior police officers and officials. Participants carried placards and raised slogans highlighting the harmful effects of drug abuse and the importance of a drug-free society.
Senior officers of Police, while addressing the participants, emphasized the growing concern of... |
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| | Two-day Cursor Hackathon Kashmir Kicks Off at NIT Srinagar | | Evaluations, sponsor tracks provide exposure to industry-standard technologies and tools | 
Srinagar, March 28 (Scoop News)-The much-anticipated Cursor Hackathon Kashmir began on Saturday at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, marking the launch of a two-day innovation-focused event aimed at fostering impactful and scalable solutions among student participants.
The hackathon serves as a platform for young innovators to showcase their technical skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities in a collaborative environment.
Organized under the guidance of Dr. Iqra Altaf Gillani, Faculty Coordinator of the Technology Club, the event saw enthusiastic participation... |
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| | Hakeem Yaseen Expresses Grief Over Zojila Avalanche Tragedy | | Urges swift relief, calls for stronger safety measures in vulnerable areas | |
Srinagar, March 27 (Scoop News)- Hakeem Muhammad Yaseen, President of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) and former minister, on Friday expressed deep sorrow and concern over the tragic snow avalanche incident at Zojila Pass in Ganderbal district.
In a statement, Yaseen termed the incident as “deeply unfortunate” and extended his heartfelt condolences to the families affected by the tragedy. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured.
Referring to the incident, he said that a snow avalanche struck the Zojila Pass area, trapping several vehicles under snow and debris and causing loss of lives and injuries. He stressed the need for heightened vigilance a... |
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| | NIT Srinagar hosts BIS workshop on quality, safety in everyday products | | |
Srinagar, March 27 (Scoop News)-The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at the National Institute of Technology Srinagar organised a one-day workshop on Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) awareness, focusing on “Promoting Quality and Safety in Everyday Products.”
Held under the BIS ECE Student Chapter, the workshop aimed to sensitise students about the importance of standards, their development, and their application in engineering as well as daily life.
The programme was coordinated by Dr. Ashok Kumar, BIS ECE Student Mentor, under the guidance of Head of Department Dr. Gh. Rasool Begh.
Dr. Iqra Altaf Gilani, Nodal Officer (BIS NIT Srinagar), and Shri ... |
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| | Handicrafts & Handloom Dept Kmr to introduce SEM-based testing at Pashmina Lab | | Major step towards precise fibre analysis | |
Srinagar, March 27 (Scoop News)- In a major boost to position the Pashmina Testing and Quality Certification Centre (PTQCC) as a centre of excellence in fibre analysis, the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, has procured a high-end Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM).
This initiative aims to achieve global standards in GI testing and certification of Pashmina and other handwoven products.
Apart from this, the department has procured three High-Resolution Digital Microscopes for PTQCC, the Carpet Laboratory at IICT, and the newly established Quality Control Laboratory. These additions are expected to enhance testing capacity, reduce waiting times, and address long-st... |
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| | Yuvraj Vikramaditya Singh,Yuvrani Chitrangada Raje Singh visit sharda temple | | 
LoC Teetwal,March 27 (Scoop News)- Yuvraj Vikramaditya singh alongwith Yuvrani Chitran gada Raje singh and other members of Dharmarth Trust visited sharda temple LoC Teetwal Kashmir on eve of Navratri.
They offered special Puja conducted by save sharda Committee Kashmir Regd there. A group of Brahmins from Karnataka performed hawan & puja. Yuvraj & Yuvrani were received at Swami Nand lal ghat by Ravinder Pandita alongwith other kashmiri pandits,Sikhs of Tangdhar and locals.
After arti at ghat on banks of river kishenganga, they were received at temple by Ajaz Khan & other pilgrims. S... |
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| | Onus on Govt as LG Clears PDP MLA Para’s Bill | | PDP Demands Stand on Empowering Remote Regions | |
Srinagar, March 26 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday called upon the government to clarify its position on the significant private member’s bill introduced by party legislator Waheed-ur-Rehman Para, which proposes administrative reorganisation including the creation of new divisions and districts across the Union Territory.
The bill, which has received approval from the Lieutenant Governor for consideration, seeks to address long-standing regional disparities by decentralising governance and ensuring that administrative mechanisms reach the most remote and underserved areas of Jammu and Kashmir. It lays particular emphasis on far-flung region... |
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