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| MD NHM chairs Introductory review Meeting of NHM J&K | | Stresses strengthening Healthcare Delivery and Infrastructure | |
Srinagar, October 13 (Scoop News)-Athar Amir Ul Shafi Khan, Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Jammu & Kashmir, today chaired a comprehensive introductory review meeting to evaluate ongoing performance, financial progress, human resource frameworks, and healthcare infrastructure across the Union Territory.
Reviewing annual financial planning, resource allocations, and fund utilization patterns, the Mission Director emphasized transparent and efficient fund management to support robust healthcare delivery across all districts. Highlighting maternal and child health indicators, the meeting noted that J&K continues to maintain exceptional performance through high instituti... |
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| | JKEDI concludes Entrepreneurship & Skill Development Programme under RAMP Scheme | | |
Srinagar, October 13 (Scoop News)-The Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), Srinagar, today successfully concluded the Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESDP) under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme at the Govt. College for Women, M.A Road, Srinagar.
The program was organised in collaboration between JKEDI and Govt. College for Women, M.A Road, Srinagar at the district level.
The 20-day training programme drew an enthusiastic response from students, who participated actively throughout the sessions.
Professor Dr. Yasmeen Farooq , Principal of the college, attended as the Guest of Honour. The valedictory function ... |
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| | Police solve theft case in Baramulla, recover stolen gold earrings | | |
Srinagar, October 13 (Scoop News)-Police in Baramulla have solved a theft case reported at Police Station Baramulla, recovering the stolen earrings through effective investigation, technical analysis and CCTV footage.
On 12/10/2026, Police Station Baramulla received a written complaint from Fayaz Ahmad Khan, a resident of Kanlibagh, Baramulla, regarding the disappearance of his wife’s earrings from their residence on October 4, 2026, when the family was away in Srinagar.
Accordingly, FIR No. 167/2026 was registered at Police Station Baramulla, and investigation was initiated.
During the course of investigation, the domestic helper was questioned, and with the assistance of techni... |
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| | Kashmir Needs Sustainable Industries to Generate Jobs, Protect Environment: Jagmohan Singh | | | Srinagar, October 13 (Scoop News)-All Party Sikh Coordination Committee Chairman Jagmohan Singh Raina has called for a sustainable and environment-friendly industrial development policy for Jammu and Kashmir, stressing that new industries must generate long-term employment opportunities for local youth without compromising the Valley’s fragile ecology.
Raina said the experience of several industrial ventures in the past highlighted the need for careful planning and a thorough assessment of the economic viability of proposed projects before their establishment.
Referring to the closure or poor performance of industrial units, including the HMT factory and other manufacturing ventures,... |
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| | CUKashmir starts international conference on ‘English language | | literature and digital futures’ | |
Ganderbal, October 13 (Scoop News)- Department of English, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), on Monday started a three-day online international conference “From Words to Worlds: English Language and Literatures – Reimagining Margins, Ecologies and Digital Futures.”
Prof. Sandhya Tiwari, Professor and Head, Department of English, and Convener of the conference, delivered the welcome address and presented the concept note. Explaining the rationale behind the conference title, she said the deliberations seek to explore how English creates multiple worlds encompassing Dalit, tribal, gendered, ecological and digital perspectives. She added that the three-day conference would feat... |
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| | Mamta Yadav assumes charge as Director Information | | Calls for transparent, timely, people-centric communication | 
Srinagar, October 12(Scoop News)- Mamta Yadav, IAS today assumed the charge as Director Information, Jammu and Kashmir, and held an introductory interaction with officers and officials of the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR).
During the interaction, the Director underscored the pivotal role of the Information Department in ensuring effective communication between the Government and the public, emphasizing the need for transparency, accuracy, timeliness and wider outreach in the dissemination of information relating to government policies, developmental initiatives a... |
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| | Sakeena Itoo chairs 31st JKWDC Board meeting; calls for efficiency, transparency | | to empower women entrepreneurs | 
Srinagar, October 12(Scoop News)- Minister for Social Welfare, Education, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, chaired the 31st meeting of Board of Directors of the Jammu & Kashmir Womens' Development Corporation (JKWDC) Limited at SKICC, today.
The meeting was attended by Secretary, Social Welfare Dr. Doifode Sagar Dattatray; Managing Director JKWDC, Purnima Mittal representatives of Planning & Finance Departments, J&K and Apex Corporations from New Delhi.
During the meeting, the Board deliberated upon various important administrative, financial and policy matters concerning... |
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| | DJMC IUST set to host Film Festival 2026 | |  Srinagar, October 12(Scoop News)- The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), is organising the national-level Film Festival 2026 on October 15. The Film Festival shall be held at the Lal Ded Auditorium of the IUST Main Campus.
The film festival shall feature screening of short films and documentaries, panel discussion of experts and also a competition among school, college and university students for the best film awards to be judged by renowned filmmakers and critics. The jury members include Prof. Shahid Rasool, Dean A... |
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| | HWOHL in association with KU, SEBI), organizes Disabilities Conclave 2026 | | 
Srinagar,October 12 (Scoop News)-The Humanity Welfare Organisation Helpline (HWOHL), in association with the University of Kashmir and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), organised the Wheelchair Users and Persons with Visual Disabilities Conclave 2026 at the University of Kashmir on Sunday. The conclave was held under the theme “Breaking Barriers, Building Inclusion: Empowering Wheelchair Users Through Sport, Awareness and Financial Inclusion.”
The programme aimed to promote accessibility, equal opportunities, financial literacy, sporting participation and institutional... |
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| | Police In Kulgam Conduct Counter-Terrorism Mock Drill at Aharbal Tourist Destination | | |
Srinagar, October 11 (Scoop News)- Police in Kulgam conducted a counter-terrorism mock drill at the famous Aharbal Tourist Destination to assess operational readiness, response preparedness and inter-agency coordination in a simulated security scenario.
The mock drill conducted under the close supervision of SSP Kulgam was led by DySP Operations Manzgam and involved SHO Manzgam, SOG Manzgam, Markhor Manzgam and CRPF 18 Battalion. The exercise aimed to evaluate the preparedness of security personnel to respond swiftly and effectively to any potential security threat at the tourist destination.
The drill also focused on strengthening coordination and communication among the participat... |
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| | Mission YUVA Anantnag organises Udyam Jagriti program for Retired Soldiers in Anantnag | | | Anantnag, October 11 (Scoop News)-An Udyam Jagriti programme under Mission YUVA was organised for Retired Soldiers and Widows Parivaar of District Anantnag to sensitise them about the scheme and apprise them of the opportunities available for establishing sustainable self employment ventures.
The programme witnessed the participation of Team Sainik Welfare Srinagar, Lead District Manager (LDM), Anantnag, Employment Officer, Career Counselling Officer, SBDU/BHD Anantnag, and officials from the Employment Department along with huge gathering of Retired Soldiers from Anantnag.
The initiative reflects the commitment of Mission YUVA towards promoting entrepreneurship, encouraging self-emp... |
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| | JKRLM Kick-Starts 3-Day UT level Training program on Village Prosperity Resilience Plan | | |
Srinagar, October 11 (Scoop News)-The Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) kickstarted a comprehensive three-day Union Territory-level training programme on Village Poverty Reduction Plan (VPRP).
The capacity-building initiative aimed to equip key resource persons, district teams, and block mission coordinators with the technical frameworks necessary to streamline community-driven rural development across J&K.
Operating under the guidelines of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the Ministry of Rural Development, the VPRP serves as a structured, grassroots planning exercise led by Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and their federations. As an institutional sub-plan of the broader ... |
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| | Government College of Education celebrates World Mental Health Day | | |
Srinagar, October 11 (Scoop News)-The Government College of Education (Institute of Advanced Studies in Education), Cluster University Srinagar, celebrated World Mental Health Day 2026 in the College Auditorium.
The programme aimed to raise awareness about the importance of mental health, promote emotional well-being, and encourage students to develop a supportive and empathetic attitude towards individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
The programme was organised under the guidance of the College Principal and Nodal Principal of Kashmir Division Colleges, Prof. (Dr.) Seema Naz, and witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and faculty members.
Dr. Irfat Ara K... |
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