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| Arrangements for Muharram processions reviewed at Yarisatroo | | |
Budgam June 20 (Scoop News)-To take stock of arrangements for the peaceful and smooth conduct of religious processions in view of ensuing Muharram-Ul-Haram, particularly the one scheduled on 7th Muharram, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Khansahib, Jahangir Ahmed, today conducted an extensive visit to the Shia-dominated area of Yarisatroo.
During the visit, SDM Khansahib inspected the entire procession route up to the revered Ziyarat of Hazrat Qasim (RA) and assessed the status of essential services.
He laid special emphasis on doorstep delivery of ration supplies to avoid any inconvenience to the public during the holy days, uninterrupted electricity and potable water supply, includ... |
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| | Police solves suicide case of minor girl in Handwara | | Accused arrested for sexual assault | |
Srinagar, June 20 (Scoop News)-Police in Handwara have achieved a significant breakthrough in a sensitive sexual assault case involving a minor girl (name withheld).
The victim attempted suicide by hanging at her home and was immediately shifted to SMHS Hospital, Srinagar, for medical treatment. Despite efforts, she succumbed. The victim was found to be six months pregnant at the time of the incident. A case vide FIR No. 17/2025, registered on 06/05/2025 under sections 64 BNS, 5(J)(II) and 6 of the POCSO Act and in-depth investigation was initiated.
During the course of investigation, several suspects were summoned for questioning. Through sustained investigation and comprehensive... |
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| | CUKashmir’s Law Deptt holds legal literacy prog | | |
Ganderbal,June 20 (Scoop News)- Department of Law, School of Legal Studies, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), organised a Legal Literacy Programme through Pro Bono Club, in four higher secondary schools including Govt Boys Higher Secondary School Kangan, Govt Girls Higher Secondary School Kangan, Govt Boys Higher Secondary School Manigam, and Govt Boys Higher Secondary School Lar, here on 17th of June 2025.
The programme was aimed to create awareness among students about their fundamental Rights, Duties and the importance of legal knowledge in everyday life. It covered a wide range of topics including basic POCSO, Domestic Violence, Cyber Crimes, Right to Information, Consum... |
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| | Power Shutdown | | |
Srinagar, June 20 (Scoop News)- According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out Branch Cutting / Pruning of trees alongside these 33 KV lines, shutdown of several 33KV lines shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at shall remain off while power supply to numerous areas will be affected.
In this connection, shutdown of 33KV Badampora-Kurhama Dab line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Kurhama, Dab, GCET, Sainik School shall remain off while power supply to Kurhama, Youngpora, Barsoo Old, Dab, Checki Baba, Salun, Sainik School, Rabitar, Kondbal, GCET Safapora will be affected from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM on 21 June, ... |
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| | Fire Safety awareness and mock drill organises at GDC Ganderbal | | |
Srinagar, June 19 (Scoop News)-Fire and Emergency Services (FES) Ganderbal in collaboration with Disaster Management Club (DMC) and NCC Unit of Government Degree College Ganderbal organized an awareness program on fire safety awareness, followed by mock drill, on Thursday in the college campus.
The initiative aimed to educate students and staff on fire safety measures and emergency response procedures amidst the current heat wave.
On this occasion, fire safety experts from the FES department, namely Mohd. Maqbool Wagay, Mukhtar Ahamad Rather, Manzoor Ahmad Parray, and Zahoor Ahmad Khan, imparted hands-on training on the proper use of fire extinguishers and evacuation techn... |
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| | Jal Shakti, Agricultural Production Ministers review development projects at Baramulla | | push for faster implementation | | Baramulla,June 19 (Scoop News)-Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana and Minister for Agricultural Production, Rural Development, and Panchayati Raj, Javid Ahmad Dar, co-chaired a comprehensive review meeting in Baramulla. The meeting focused on assessing the progress on various developmental projects under the District Capex Budget 2024-25, State Plan and the Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs).
The review aimed to enhance the mechanisms for closer monitoring of public services, ensuring transparency, accountability and expedited project execution at the district level.
The meeting was attended by the MLA Baramulla, Javid Hassan ... |
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| | Public participation essential for effective Govt planning: Speaker Legislative Assembly | | | Khansahib, June 19 (Scoop News)-Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today emphasized on the crucial role of public participation in ensuring effective and result-oriented development plan formulation.
Chairing a day-long public interaction program at Bugroo Khansahib in Charar-i-Sharief Constituency, the Speaker underscored the importance of engaging the citizens in governance. “Public participation is essential for effective and tangible plan formulation. People must actively take part in government initiatives while the officials should ensure that the public is meaningfully involved in the planning and implementation processes,” maintained the Speaker... |
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| | Committee on Estimates to examine fund utilization in J&K | | |
Srinagar, June 18 (Scoop News)-The Committee on Estimates today resolved to conduct a comprehensive review of fund utilization in Jammu and Kashmir.
The decision was taken during an introductory-cum-review meeting conducted by the Committee at the Assembly Complex in Srinagar.
The meeting was presided over by Chairperson of the Committee, Shamim Firdous and attended by members including Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Abdul Majid Bhat (Larmi), Pawan Kumar Gupta, Chander Prakash Ganga, Pyare Lal Sharma and Arjun Singh Raju.
Secretary, Legislative Assembly, Manoj Kumar Pandita welcomed the participants and deliberated regarding functions on the Committee.
Also present were Director General, A... |
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| | Police attach properties worth ₹40 lakhs in Anantnag | | |
Srinagar, June 18 (Scoop News)- In a sustained effort to combat the menace of drug trafficking in the district, Police in Anantnag has taken stringent action under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act by attaching properties worth ₹40 lakhs belonging to individuals involved in narcotics-related cases.
In connection with FIR No. 175/2022 under Section 8/20 NDPS Act registered at Police Station Bijbehara, the residential property of Mohd Afzal Bhat son of Sanaullah Bhat resident of Moomin Danji, Bijbehara, has been formally attached. The action was taken as part of legal proceedings to disrupt the illicit gains from drug-related activities.
Additionally, in anothe... |
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| | IUST Organizes Open Day; Welcomes Over 3000 Students from Across Kashmir | | |
Awantipora, June 18 (Scoop News)- The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) hosted a vibrant Open Day today, drawing an enthusiastic participation of more than 3000 students and teachers from various government and private educational institutions across all districts of Kashmir.
Organized by the Office of the Dean Academic Affairs, the event aimed to provide prospective students a first-hand experience of the academic environment, state-of-the-art scientific infrastructure, and diverse learning opportunities offered by the university.
The university campus Awantipora and Alamdar Memorial College of Nursing and Medical Technology Budgam buzzed with activity as students... |
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| | Karra presides over Block President’s, Senior Leaders meeting | | highlights the importance of mission “Hamari Riyasat Hamara Haq” | |
Srinagar, June 18 (Scoop News)-J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hameed Karra, who was busy with Block President’s meetings since Tuesday, presided over the final phase of the meeting at Srinagar Party Office. Block President’s from South, Central and North Kashmir had detailed discussions with the President and briefed him about the ongoing organizational affairs and activities at grass root level, in their respective blocks.
The meetings threadbare discussed the upcoming challenges especially ULB, DDC & BDC Elections while resolving to strengthen party ranks further at all levels. Block President’s present in the meeting also briefed JKPCC President about th... |
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| | IUST Organizes Open Day; Welcomes Over 3000 Students from Across Kashmir | | |
Awantipora, June 18 (Scoop News)- The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) hosted a vibrant Open Day today, drawing an enthusiastic participation of more than 3000 students and teachers from various government and private educational institutions across all districts of Kashmir.
Organized by the Office of the Dean Academic Affairs, the event aimed to provide prospective students a first-hand experience of the academic environment, state-of-the-art scientific infrastructure, and diverse learning opportunities offered by the university.
The university campus Awantipora and Alamdar Memorial College of Nursing and Medical Technology Budgam buzzed with activity as students... |
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| | YSS Gears Up for IYD 2025 | | Thousands Unite for Health & Harmony Ahead of International Yoga Day 2025 | | Srinagar, June 18 (Scoop News)-In a spectacular display of unity and wellness, the Department of Youth Services & Sports (YSS) J&K has mobilised thousands of school children, youth, and general public across the Union Territory to participate in mass yoga sessions ahead of International Yoga Day (IYD) on 21st June 2025.
From the serene valleys of Kishtwar to the historic landscapes of Anantnag and from the vibrant parks of Reasi to the scenic Eco Park Khadniyar in Baramulla, yoga has become a movement transforming public spaces into hubs of health, harmony, and anti-drug awareness.
Director General YSS Anuradha Gupta who is monitoring these activities has said that Yoga is not just an ex... |
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| | CUKashmir and ICSSR collaborative workshop on research methodology begins | | |
Ganderbal,June 18 (Scoop News)-Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) in association with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, kick-started 10-days Research Methodology Workshop for the research scholars and post-doc fellows at varsity’s Green Campus here Tuesday.
In his Presidential address, CUKashmir Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath, asked the participants to remain abreast and updated with the digital technological advancements to conduct successful research. “A digitally savvy researcher in the field of Social Sciences is a catalyst for progress who can navigate ethical challenges, uphold research integrity, and contribute to the society,” Pr... |
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| | GDC Ganderbal organises Legal Literacy Program | | | Srinagar, June 17 (Scoop News)-Government Degree College, Ganderbal in collaboration with the School of Law, University of Kashmir organised “Legal Literacy Program in the college conference hall.
In the welcome address Lt Dr Salma Khan, head of the department insisted that such type of awareness programs are essential for creating informed and active citizens who can play an important role in creating a just society and where justice will be accessible to all.
Prof Fouzia Fatima, principal of the college, impressed upon the need of empowering young adults with knowledge of their legal and constitutional rights and duties. 16 participants from the school of Law delivered there present... |
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| | 11th IQAC Meeting Held at IUST | | |
Awantipora, June 17 (Scoop News)- The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) held the 11th meeting of its Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof. Shakil A. Romshoo and coordinated by Dr. Peer Bilal Ahmad, Director DIQA.
The meeting was attended by Dean Academic Affairs, Registrar, senior faculty, university officers, and external members including Mr. Faiz Ahmad Bakshi (Secretary General, KCCI), Dr. Hilal Ahmad Khanday (IUST alumnus), and a student representative.
Key discussions focused on strengthening institutional quality in line with NEP 2020 and UGC guidelines. Major proposals included the establishment of a Malaviya Miss... |
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| | J&K Anti Corruption Bureau booked Patwari in a Disproportionate Assets case | | |
Srinagar, June 17 (Scoop News)-A discreet verification was conducted by Anti-Corruption Bureau UT of J&K into the allegations of accumulation of disproportionate assets raised by one Ayoub Khan S/o Gulsheer Khan R/o Doniwari Lolab, Patwari in revenue department on receipt of a complaint. It was alleged in the complaint that Mohd Ayoub Khan Patwari is leading a grandiose lifestyle besides being the owner of large number of orchards and agricultural land, houses at Bemina, Srinagar/ Doniwari Lolab, District Kupwara & possessing number of cars& has spent hefty amount on admission of his wards in professional colleges as donations etc
The discreet verification conducted revealed that du... |
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| | Committee on Public Undertakings holds introductory-cum-review meeting | | |
Srinagar, June 17 (Scoop News)-The Committee on Public Undertakings of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today convened an introductory-cum-review meeting at the Assembly Complex, Srinagar.
The meeting was presided over by Committee Chairman, Ali Mohammad Sagar and attended by the members including Ali Mohammad Dar, Baldev Raj Sharma, Mir Mohammad Fayaz, Ranbir Singh Pathania, Showkat Hussain Ganai, Said U Din Bhat and Tanvir Sadiq.
The Chairman emphasised the importance of proactive participation from all members and officials in strengthening the operations and efficiency of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
He highlighted the urgent need to take concrete steps for re... |
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| | Rana reviews water supply schemes in Pir Panjal region | | |
Srinagar, June 17 (Scoop News)-: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, today conducted a comprehensive review of functioning of Water Supply Schemes in Pir Panjal Region at Civil Secretariat here.
The meeting, which was attended by Director Finance, Director Planning, Chief Engineers, Superintending Engineers and Executive Engineers of Jal Shakti, aimed to assess the current status of water supply infrastructure and identify the areas for improvement.
During the review, the Minister emphasized the importance of meticulous planning for the ensuing year to ensure uninterrupted water supply to the residents of the region. He directed the concerned departments to prepare detailed p... |
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