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| District Admin Ganderbal takes cognizance of irregularities in SANJY-2026 On-Spot Registration | | | Ganderbal, July 08 (Scoop News)-District Administration Ganderbal has taken cognizance of certain irregularities which occurred in connection with the on-spot registration process for Shri Amarnathji Yatra (SANJY) pilgrims at the Manigam Transit Camp.
The District Administration informed that the matter is presently under investigation, and appropriate action shall be taken against anyone found involved.
It is hereby informed for the benefit of all Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims that facility for on-spot registration is available at the Baltal Base Camp On-Spot Registration Centre, subject to the production and verification of all prescribed documents and fulfilment of the requisite... |
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| | DC Kulgam chairs mega Block Diwas at Yaripora | | | Kulgam, July 08 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner (DC), Kulgam, Shazad Alam, visited Yaripora, today and presided over the Block Diwas public outreach programme.
During the programme, the Deputy Commissioner conducted an interactive public grievance hearing, providing the local populace with an opportunity to present their issues, demands, and developmental concerns.
The grievances raised by the public mainly pertained to road connectivity, drinking water supply, electricity, healthcare facilities, education, sanitation, irrigation, revenue matters, and other civic amenities.
The Deputy Commissioner heard each grievance patiently and directed the concerned departmental officers to ... |
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| | DC Budgam reviews Road Safety Measures at DRSC Meeting | | | Budgam, July 08 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, today chaired a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) at the Conference Hall, Budgam to review the implementation of road safety measures and assess the Action Taken Reports (ATRs) submitted by various stakeholder departments on the decisions taken during the previous meeting.
The meeting reviewed the progress achieved by various departments in strengthening road safety infrastructure, enforcement, emergency response, public awareness and institutional coordination across the district. The District Road Safety Action Plan 2026–27 was also reviewed, with emphasis on the timely execution of iden... |
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| | IUST Organizes Workshop on Effective Research Administration to Strengthen Research Governance | | |
Awantipora, July 08 (Scoop News)-To enhance institutional capacity in research administration and ensure efficient management of externally funded research projects, the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) organized a one-day workshop on "Effective Research Administration: Understanding GFR, Procurement Rules, and Documentation Requirements." The programme was jointly organized by the Office of the Dean Research and the Office of Finance.
The workshop was attended by Deans, Directors, Heads of Departments, Principal Investigators of externally funded research projects, Ramanujan Fellows, and research staff from across the University. The programme aimed to familiarize p... |
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| | Lieutenant Governor chairs a high-level meeting | | to review the ongoing holy yatra of Shri Amarnathji | 
Srinagar, July 07 (Scoop News)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting to review the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
The meeting was attended by Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Shri Ashwani Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Power Development Department; Shri Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary, Home Department; Dr. Mandeep K Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor and CEO Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board and other senior officers. So far, more than 1.13 lakh devotees have performed Darshan at the holy cave.
The Lieutenant Governor dire... |
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| | Hakeem Yaseen Meets LG Sinha, Seeks Push for Budgam Tourism and Civic Issues | | 
Srinagar, July 07 (Scoop News)-Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Cabinet Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Tuesday met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and submitted a memorandum seeking immediate intervention on several long-pending tourism, infrastructure and public welfare issues in Budgam district.
During the meeting held in the morning, Yaseen urged the Lieutenant Governor to reopen Tosamaidan, one of Kashmir's premier adventure tourism destinations, for tourists, trekkers and tour operators. He said reopening the meadow would revive tour... |
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| | CM reviews roadmap for revival of J&K Overseas Employment Corporation | | calls for globally skilled workforce |  Srinagar, July 07 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the roadmap for the revival and operationalisation of the Jammu & Kashmir Overseas Employment Corporation Limited (JKOECL) and reviewed J&K’s overseas recruitment facilitation infrastructure, with a focus on creating a robust institutional framework to connect J&K’s skilled youth with global employment opportunities.
The meeting reviewed the proposed strategy for reviving JKOECL as the government’s nodal recruitment agency for facilitating safe, transparent and market-driven ove... |
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| | J&K Police reunites Yatries with Belongings in Ganderbal | | | Srinagar, July 06 (Scoop News)-As part of its commitment to ensure a safe and hassle-free Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, Police in Ganderbal once again demonstrated promptness and dedication in assisting pilgrims.
Early this morning, 03 Shri Amarnath Ji Yatries approached Police Post Manigam and reported that after alighting from their vehicle at Transit Camp Manigam, the driver had inadvertently left the parking area with their luggage.
Acting swiftly, Police examined CCTV footage and verified the parking entry register, successfully identifying the vehicle (JK04C-6986, Tavera). Through timely coordination, the luggage was traced and handed over to the rightful owners, bringing relief to t... |
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| | Police Destroy Seized Narcotics in Anantnag, Sopore in Major Anti-Drug Drive | | |
Srinagar, July 06 (Scoop News)- In a significant step towards combating the drug menace, J&K Police destroyed a large quantity of seized narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in separate disposal proceedings conducted by Anantnag Police and Sopore Police at the Government-approved disposal facility in Lassipora, Pulwama.
The destruction was carried out in compliance with the directions of the competent courts and after obtaining the requisite legal sanctions. The entire process was conducted through incineration under the supervision of the respective District Drug Disposal Committees and designated officers, ensuring complete transparency and strict adherence to the provisions... |
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| | ACB Registers FIR against Five FCS&CA Officials and Nine FPS Dealers | | in Rs 5.57 Crore Government Food Grain Embezzlement Case Unearthed at Lountha Granary, Karnah, Kupwara | |
Srinagar, July 06 (Scoop News)-Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Jammu & Kashmir has registered an FIR at Police Station ACB Baramulla against five officials of the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Department and Nine Fair Price Shop (FPS) dealers for their alleged involvement in a large-scale Embezzlement and Misappropriation of Government food grains in Karnah area of District Kupwara.
The case FIR No. 02/2026 has been registered at Police Station ACB Baramulla under Section 13(1)(a) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended), and Sections 61(2) and 316(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, after obtaining previous approval from the ... |
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| | IUST Promotes Sustainable Environment and Healthy Living under NMBA | | |
Awantipora, July 06 (Scoop News)-Reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and the vision of a drug-free society, the NSS Unit of the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), in collaboration with the Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, organized an environmental conservation programme at Shikargah under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA).
It was led by Dr. Tariq Ahmad Ganaie, Programme Coordinator, NSS, IUST, along with Dr. G. N. Itoo, Nodal Officer, NMBA, IUST. Students, NSS volunteers and departmental officials participated enthusiastically. The initiative highlighted the close relationship between envi... |
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| | Hosts NIT Srinagar storm into semi-finals with commanding seven-wicket win | |  Srinagar, July 06 (Scoop News)-On Day 3 of the All India Inter-NIT Faculty & Staff Cricket Tournament 2026, being hosted by NIT Srinagar, the tournament entered the knockout stage with hosts NIT Srinagar, NIT Jalandhar and NIT Hamirpur registering impressive quarter-final victories to book their places in the semi-finals.
Earlier in the day, the final round of league-stage matches produced several thrilling contests as teams battled for crucial points.
Hosts NIT Srinagar continued their unbeaten run with a dominant seven-wicket victory over NIT Kurukshetra in the quarter-final at the NI... |
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| | Srinagar Police extends comprehensive assistance to Pilgrims | | during Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 | |
Srinagar, July 05 (Scoop News)- Srinagar Police continues to extend dedicated assistance and support to Pilgrims undertaking the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, ensuring their safe, secure, and smooth passage through the district.
Comprehensive security, traffic, and facilitation arrangements have been put in place in close coordination with all stakeholder agencies. Police personnel deployed along the Yatra route are providing round-the-clock assistance by regulating traffic, facilitating medical aid, guiding pilgrims, assisting senior citizens, women and children, and responding promptly to any emergency. Special emphasis has been laid on maintaining law and order, ensuring the seamless... |
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| | Srinagar Police extends comprehensive assistance to Pilgrims | | during Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 | |
Srinagar, July 05 (KIP)- Srinagar Police continues to extend dedicated assistance and support to Pilgrims undertaking the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, ensuring their safe, secure, and smooth passage through the district.
Comprehensive security, traffic, and facilitation arrangements have been put in place in close coordination with all stakeholder agencies. Police personnel deployed along the Yatra route are providing round-the-clock assistance by regulating traffic, facilitating medical aid, guiding pilgrims, assisting senior citizens, women and children, and responding promptly to any emergency. Special emphasis has been laid on maintaining law and order, ensuring the seamless move... |
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| | J&K Police attaches properties of drug trafficker worth over ₹29 Lakh under NDPS Act in Baramulla | | |
Srinagar, July 05 (Scoop News)- Continuing its sustained campaign against narcotics and drug trafficking, J&K Police in Baramulla attached immovable properties belonging to a notorious drug peddler, Mushtaq Ahmed Dar son of Mohd. Yousuf Dar resident of Yadipora, Palhallan, Pattan, under the provisions of Section 68-F(1) of the NDPS Act.
The attached properties comprise a single-storey residential house at Yadipora, Palhallan and four shops in a double-storey commercial building at Hyderbeigh, Pattan, with a combined assessed value of over ₹29 lakh. The accused is involved in multiple cases under the NDPS Act and has also been detained under the PIT NDPS Act. The attachment followed a d... |
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| | Srinagar Police accord warm farewell to six retiring Police Personnel | | |
Srinagar, July 05 (Scoop News)-Srinagar Police organised a dignified farewell ceremony at the District Police Lines (DPL), Srinagar, to honour six Police personnel on their superannuation, recognising their long, dedicated, and exemplary service to the Jammu and Kashmir Police.
The retiring personnel included SI Abdul Aziz Wagay, SI Reyaz Ahmad Rather, SI Mohammed Saleem Pala, ASI Kulwant Singh, ASI Bashir Ahmad Batloo, and SgCt Riyaz Ahmad Khan. During their distinguished careers, they served the department with sincerity, professionalism, discipline, and unwavering commitment, making significant contributions towards maintaining public safety, law and order, and ensuring peace in the... |
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| | NIT Srinagar registers comprehensive 220-run victory over Agartala | | 
Srinagar, July 05 (Scoop News)- Hosts NIT Srinagar extended their dominant run in the ongoing Inter-NIT Faculty & Staff Cricket Tournament (M) 2026 with a commanding 220-run victory over NIT Agartala on Sunday.
While NIT Jalandhar, NIT Hamirpur, NIT Puducherry, NIT Silchar, NIT Kurukshetra, NIT Rourkela, and NIT Calicut also registered impressive league wins.
The hosts produced another clinical all-round display, with Aaqib Sheikh continuing his sensational form by smashing his second century of the tournament.
Aaqib scored 154 off just 57 balls, striking 18 fours and nine sixes,... |
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| | Food Safety Team inspects Langars at Nunwan Base Camp | | to ensure safe food for SANJY-2026 Pilgrims |  Anantnag, July 05 (Scoop News)-The Food Safety Department, Anantnag, on Saturday conducted a comprehensive inspection of Langars at the Nunwan Base Camp, Pahalgam, to ensure the availability of safe, hygienic, and wholesome food for pilgrims participating in the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026.
The inspection was carried out under the directions of the Commissioner, Food and Drugs Administration, J&K. The Food Safety Team inspected food preparation areas, hygiene and sanitation practices, the quality and source of raw materials, storage facilities, availability of potable drinking wate... |
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