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| BIS–FOSS summit at NIT Srinagar highlights innovation, secure digital ecosystems | | | Srinagar, March 14 (Scoop News)- The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Saturday organised the “BIS – FOSS NIT Srinagar – Open Standard Summit”. It brought together experts, industry professionals, and students to deliberate on the role of open standards and open-source technologies in strengthening India’s digital ecosystem.
The event was organised in collaboration with the Institute’s FOSS Club and featured technical talks, interactive sessions, and hands-on activities aimed at familiarising students with national standards frameworks and the evolving architecture of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
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| | Dr. S. P. Varma appointed as UT Level Election Icon for Jammu & Kashmir | | |
Jammu, March 14 (Scoop News)- Dr. S. P. Varma, a noted peace activist, highly decorated volunteer and recipient of the Padma Shri, has been appointed as the UT Level Election Icon for Jammu & Kashmir, as communicated by the Nodal Officer (SVEEP) office of the Chief Electoral Officer. The appointment aims to strengthen voter awareness, outreach and engagement across the Union Territory under the directives of the Election Commission of India.
Dr. S P Varma, widely known for promoting peace, volunteerism, communal harmony and national integration, will support initiatives encouraging citizens to participate actively in the democratic process. The position is purely honorary and non-rem... |
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| | Fare Hike Ahead of Eid ul Fitr Unfair to Common People: Hakeem Yaseen | | | Srinagar, March 14 (Scoop News)- People’s Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Cabinet Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Saturday said the recent 18 per cent hike in transport fares has dashed the hopes of people who were expecting relief ahead of Eid, accusing the Omar Abdullah-led government of placing an additional burden on already struggling households.
In a statement issued here, Yaseen said instead of offering an “Eid gift” to the public, the government’s decision has added to the financial strain on poor and middle-class families.
“People were hoping for some kind of Eid relief from the government, but unfortunately, the decision to increase transport fares has further... |
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| | DDC Anantnag reviews progress of RDD Sector | | Emphasizes inclusive, sustainable Rural Development | | Anantnag, March 13 (Scoop News)-To assess the physical and financial progress of Capex and Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) implemented by RDD in the district, District Development Commissioner (DDC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiud Din Bhat on Thursday chaired a review meeting at Dak Bungalow, Khanabal.
During the meeting, the DDC conducted a comprehensive review of key rural development programmes, including MGNREGA Scheme, PMAY(G), RGSA, Panchayat Ghars, Common Service Centres (CSCs) and other works being executed under District Capex, UT Capex and MPLADS.
Reviewing implementation of MGNREGA, the DDC assessed both physical and financial progress, including workforce participation and ke... |
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| | Mission YUVA:Potential Entrepreneurship Mela organized at Pahalgam | | | Pahalgam, March 13 (Scoop News)-Department of Employment, Anantnag in collaboration with Sub-Divisional Administration Pahalgam, today organised a Potential Entrepreneurship Mela under Mission YUVA at Town Hall Pahalgam.
The event was attended by SDM Pahalgam, Qaiser Mehmood as Chief Guest and was also attended by District Employment Officer (DEO), officers from various line departments, representatives from banks, members of Team Mission YUVA and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Addressing the gathering, the DEO briefed about the objectives and opportunities being provided under Mission YUVA, emphasizing the importance of youth entrepreneurship and self-employment initiatives launched by the ... |
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| | Directorate of Agriculture Kashmir organizes Valley-Wide Training Program | | |
Srinagar, March 13 (Scoop News)- In a significant initiative to promote beekeeping as a viable livelihood option and equip beekeepers with the latest scientific practices, the Directorate of Agriculture Kashmir today launched a comprehensive seven-day training program on Scientific Beekeeping across the Kashmir Valley.
The program was inaugurated by Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, at Directorate hall Lalmandi Srinagar. The training at Lalmandi serves the central districts, while parallel sessions are being conducted for North Kashmir at the Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura, and for South Kashmir at the DAK Bungalow, Anantnag.
The training aims to acquaint existing and... |
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| | Police Inaugurates Police Martyr’s Volleyball Tournament In Ganderbal | | |
Srinagar, March 13 (Scoop News)-Police in Ganderbal inaugurated the Police Martyr’s Volleyball Tournament at Chattergul, Kangan under the Civic Action Programme, aimed at promoting sportsmanship, youth engagement and strengthening police-public relations.
The tournament was formally inaugurated by SDPO Kangan Shri Rajeev Raina-JKPS, accompanied by SHO Kangan Inspector Younis Ahmad Khan who graced the occasion as the chief guests. On the occasion, SDPO Kangan highlighted the importance of sports in channelizing the energy of youth towards constructive activities and keeping them away from social evils. He also paid rich tributes to the brave Police Martyrs who sacrificed their lives in ... |
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| | J&K Police Busts Fake Currency Circulation Racket In Shopia | | |
Srinagar, March 13 (Scoop News)- Police in Shopian have successfully busted a fake currency circulation racket and recovered fake notes worth ₹79,000/- leading to the arrest of three accused persons.
Police Station Shopian received a complaint from a local shopkeeper stating therein that an individual has used fake currency notes while purchasing goods from his shop. Accordingly, a Case FIR No. 33/2026 under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Shopian and investigation was taken up.
Acting promptly on the complaint, the police initiated an investigation into the matter. During the course of investigation, police recovered fake currency notes amounting to ₹79,00... |
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| | JKSA Delegation Meets Protesting Students, Parents Over Mewar University Row | | |
Srinagar, March 13 (Scoop News)-he Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) delegation on Friday met protesting students and parents of Kashmiri students enrolled in the B.Sc Nursing programme at Mewar University in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, who had staged a demonstration in Srinagar expressing concern over the alleged lack of recognition for the course and the detention of students following a campus protest.
During the interaction, a JKSA delegation led by State President Mubashir Ahmad, accompanied by Coordinator Reshi Showkat and other members, listened to the grievances raised by families regarding the academic uncertainty and safety of their children studying outside Jammu and K... |
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| | PDF President Hakeem Yaseen Condemns Heinous Attack on Dr Farooq, Dy CM | | |
Srinagar, March 12 (Scoop News)-People’s Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Cabinet Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen has strongly condemned the heinous attack on Dr Farooq Abdullah, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Chaudhary and Nasir Aslam Wani during a wedding function in Jammu, terming the incident deeply disturbing and an attack on democratic values.
In a statement issued here, Yaseen said such brazen acts of violence have no place in a civilised society and must be condemned in the strongest possible terms.
“This reprehensible act is not merely an attack on individuals but an attempt to undermine the democratic ethos and create fear among public representatives,” Yaseen s... |
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| | J&K ACB traps and arrests Technical Assistant, RDD Budgam while accepting bribe of ₹40,000 | | |
Srinagar, March 12 (Scoop News)- Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau today received a written complaint alleging that Sajad Ahmad Raina, Technical Assistant in the office of the Rural Development Department (RDD), Block Budgam, resident of Kralwari Budgam, was demanding a bribe of ₹40,000 for preparation and release of bills in favour of the complainant for completion of work executed under the MGNREGA scheme.
During the pre-trap verification, it was revealed that the accused public servant was insisting on payment of ₹40,000 as bribe, which the complainant was unwilling to pay. The complainant arranged ₹5,000 in cash and a cheque of ₹ 35,000 and approached ACB. The verification... |
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| | SSP Ganderbal holds security review meeting at DPO Ganderbal | | |
Srinagar, March 12 (Scoop News)-Senior Superintendent of Police Ganderbal, Shri Khalil Ahmad Poswal–JKPS, today chaired a comprehensive security review meeting at DPO Ganderbal to assess the overall security preparedness in the district. The meeting was attended by GO’s of Ganderbal Police, officers of Army and CAPF’s, besides SHO’s and DO’s of all police establishments of the district.
During the meeting, the SSP Ganderbal took a detailed review of law and order management, counter-terrorism preparedness, crime control measures, and security arrangements in preparation of Youm-ul-Quds and upcoming festival of Eid-ul-Fitr–2026. He stressed the need for heightened alertness, foolproof s... |
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| | ACB presented 4th chargesheet against then Executive Officer MC Sumbal Bandipora & three others | | |
Srinagar, March 12 (Scoop News)- A complaint was received by ACB from one Mohd Yosuf resident of Sumbal Bandipora alleging therein multiple instances of corruption, possession of disproportionate assets and illegal/ fraudulent appointments in Municipal committee Bandipora, Hajin & Sumbal by accused Abdul Rashid Shah & his nephew Javid Ahmad Shah.
On receipt of complaint & other information a secret verification was conducted by this Bureau which resulted in registration of four different cases against accused Abdul Rashid shah including three different cases of illegal/fraudulent appointments in MC Sumbal, Hajin & Bandipora & two cases against his nephew Javid Ahmad Shah the then Jr ... |
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| | IUST Hosts Fire Safety and Management Programme in Collaboration with Fire & Emergency Services | | |
Awantipora, March 12 (Scoop News)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) today organised a Fire Safety and Management Programme in collaboration with the Fire and Emergency Services, Srinagar as part of the ongoing two-day workshop on the University Safety Programme.
The workshop is being jointly organised by the Office of Dean Outreach, the Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction (CDRR), the Office of the Proctor, and the National Service Scheme (NSS) in collaboration with the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
During the programme, Dr. Aquib Hussain Mir, Assistant Director, Fire & Emergency Ser... |
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| | 17 Kashmiri Students Released from Jail After Intervention by Rajasthan NSUI | | |
Srinagar, March 11 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Wednesday said that 17 Kashmiri students of Mewar University in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, who had been detained following a protest over the course recognition issue, have been released after the intervention and support of the Rajasthan State NSUI unit and members of the local Muslim community.
The students were initially detained at a local police station and were later shifted to the Sub Jail in Chittorgarh before being released.
The Association expressed sincere gratitude to the Rajasthan NSUI leadership, its members, and the supportive local residents of Gangrar in Chittorgarh for extending cru... |
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| | J&K Police Conduct Inspection of Chemical, Fertilizer shops and Garages in Kulgam | | |
Srinagar, March 11 (Scoop News)-J&K Police conducted an inspection to prevent the misuse of agricultural chemicals and to ensure strict compliance with safety regulations at chemical and fertilizer shops.
Surprise inspections were carried out by the teams from Kulgam police across the district under the supervision of senior officers. The checking focused on verifying stock records, sale registers, licenses, storage practices, and overall adherence to safety protocols to curb any illegal diversion or misuse of regulated materials.
J&K Police assures general public that such inspection drives will continue to promote accountability, uphold lawful trade practices and enhance public ... |
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| | Police seizes 02 tractors in Ganderbal | | |
Srinagar, March 11 (Scoop News)-Continuing its sustained drive against illegal mining and transportation of minerals, Police in Ganderbal have seized 02 tractors carrying illegally extracted construction minerals in the jurisdiction of PS Ganderbal.
The vehicles were intercepted by police team of PS Ganderbal during routine patrolling and checking. Upon inspection, the vehicles were found transporting mining material without valid authorization, in violation of the prescribed norms. Accordingly, both vehicles were seized on the spot and the matter was taken up with the concerned Geology & Mining Department, which subsequently imposed the requisite fine under the relevant provisions of ... |
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| | Police arrests 02 drug peddlers in Anantnag | | |
Srinagar, March 11 (Scoop News)- Continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking, Police in Anantnag achieved a significant success by arresting two drug peddlers in separate operations and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
A police party of Police Post Sangam, while conducting routine checking at Halmulla, intercepted a Maruti Alto bearing registration No. JK01P-4799. During search, officers recovered approximately 4.90 kilograms of Ganja-like substance concealed inside the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Suhail Ahmad Bhat son of Nazir Ahmad Bhat resident of Baliyar Marhama was arrested and the contraband substance was seized.
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