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| KFUPM Academic Ambassadors visit IUST to explore collaborations | | |
Awantipora, April 02 (Scoop News)-As part of its internationalisation efforts, the Office of International Affairs at the Islamic University of Science and Technology Awantipora hosted student ambassadors from the Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd University (KFUPM). The KFUPM delegates interacted with the graduating students and discussed about the fully-funded scholarships and the procedures to apply at the university.
The session was presided over by Dean Academic Affairs IUST Prof. Ayaz Hassan Moon who underlined the emphasis on internationalisation of higher education under the National Educational Policy (NEP).
On this occasion, Aaqib Ali student ambassador from KFUPM spoke at len... |
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| | BJP is poised for a record third victory with increased seats and margin in Assam: Sunil Shamra | | |
Lakhipur, Assam, April 02 (Scoop News)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to script history in Assam, securing a decisive and record-breaking third consecutive victory, marked by an increased seat share and winning margin, stated Sunil Sharma, Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly and Co-Incharge for Assam Elections.
Sunil Sharma, reinforcing this momentum, was addressing a massive public rally in Lakhipur, Assam. The rally witnessed an overwhelming turnout, drawing enthusiastic participation from people across all sections of society, reflecting growing public confidence in the BJP’s leadership.
Sunil Sharma, addressing the gathering, highlighted the party’s ... |
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| | CM introduces Bill to decriminalise certain offences for Ease of Doing Business | | CM Omar Abdullah tables CAG Reports on J&K Finances for 2023–24 and 2024–25 in Assembly | | Jammu, April 02 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today introduced “A Bill to amend certain enactments, decriminalising and rationalising offences for ease of living and ease of doing business and also to repeal certain enactments” (L.A. Bill No. 07 of 2026) in the Legislative Assembly.
The Bill has already been published in an extraordinary issue of the Official Gazette.
CM Omar Abdullah tables CAG Reports on J&K Finances for 2023–24 and 2024–25 in Assembly
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today laid on the Table of the House copies of the Reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on Union Territory Finances for two financial years.
These include the Report... |
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| | 527 Stone Crushers operational in J&K: Deputy CM | | Says Govt vows to balance growth with environmental protection | |
Jammu, April 02 (Scoop News)-Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today informed that 527 stone crusher units are operational in Jammu and Kashmir following due process, with development works unaffected by the non-functional units.
The Deputy Chief Minister stated this while replying to a Calling Attention Notice moved by Legislator Balwant Singh Mankotia in the Legislative Assembly.
He said that, of 691 stone crusher units, 527 are operational and 164 are non-functional, including 48 that have been sealed or closed. These units have been operating in compliance with the set regulations and their closure has not significantly impacted any ongoing development project in the Un... |
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| | Govt places 136 Senior Lecturers as in-charge Principals: Sakeena Itoo | | |
Jammu, April 02 (Scoop News)- Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo, today informed that 136 Senior Lecturers were placed as in-charge Principals in the months of December-2025 and January-2026. Besides, the process of promotion of 114 ZEOs as in-charge Principals is in the final stage to fill all vacant posts of Principals in the School Education department (SED) across Jammu and Kashmir.
The Minister said this while replying to a Calling Attention Notice moved by Legislator Javid Hassan Baig in the Legislative Assembly.
She informed that with regard to subject specific teachers in Baramulla constituency, 27 Teachers/Masters/Lecturers have been deployed to these Higher Secondary S... |
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| | Dardpora WSS nears completion; JJM to benefit 2,165 households: Javed Rana | | |
Jammu, April 02 (Scoop News)-Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today informed that Water Supply Scheme for village Dardpora has been taken up under the Jal Jeevan Mission at an approved cost of ₹980.19 lakh.
The Minister said that the scheme, covering 2165 households, is presently under execution with approximately 80 percent physical progress achieved. He stated this while replying to a Calling Attention Motion moved by MLA Mir Saifullah.
Javed Rana said that completion of the scheme for Dardpora will ensure adequate and sustainable drinking water supply to all the panchayat halqas.
The Minister informed that out of th... |
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| | Police Attaches Vehicle Linked to Drug Trafficking Case In Baramulla | | |
Srinagar, April 02 (Scoop News)- Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking, police in Baramulla have attached a vehicle (Alto-800) bearing registration number JK05K-7701, linked to drug trafficking case.
The vehicle is linked to Abdul Ahad Magray son of Gh. Mohi-ud-Din Magray resident of Sharai, who is involved in FIR No. 55/2014 U/S 8/15 NDPS Act, 48 Excise Act of PS Kunzer and FIR No. 74/2024 U/S 8/18-29 NDPS Act.
During investigation, it surfaced that the said vehicle had been purchased from proceeds generated through the illicit sale of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. In order to conceal the actual ownership, the vehicle was registered in the name o... |
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| | Railway staff recover lost bag, ensure safe return to passenger | | Swift coordination by Jammu Division officials highlights commitment to passenger safety and service | 
Jammu, April 01 (Scoop News)- Jammu Division of Northern Railway has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to passenger safety and service by successfully recovering and returning a lost bag containing valuables to its rightful owner.
According to officials, the incident occurred when a passenger inadvertently left behind a bag on Train No. 12413 during the journey. Displaying prompt action, the onboard staff recovered the unattended bag and handed it over to the Railway Protection Force at Kathua for further action.
In a commendable display of coordination, Niteshwar M... |
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| | Clarification regarding misleading claims on Fire Services Recruitment and alleged paper leak | | |
Srinagar, March 31 (Scoop News)-It has come to notice that certain social media platforms, particularly the handle “J&K Services Selection Board Aspirants,” are circulating claims suggesting that the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has confirmed a paper leak in the Fire Services recruitment examination and that the Government has taken action against only 106 candidates while leaving others untouched.
These claims are misleading and not based on officially established facts.
It is hereby clarified that the ACB has not confirmed any paper leak at this stage. The matter is currently under investigation, and no final conclusions have been drawn by the competent authorities. Any assertion pr... |
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| | MLAs can allocate up to ₹50L from CDF for housing aid to calamity victims, | | 
Jammu, Srinagar, March 31 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today informed the Legislative Assembly that funds under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Scheme are being utilized across all Assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir for works identified and recommended by respective MLAs, in accordance with guidelines issued by the Finance Department.
The Chief Minister was responding to a Calling Attention Motion moved by MLA Habba Kadal Shamim Firdous during the ongoing Budget Session of the J&K Legislative Assembly.
He said that the Government has amended the CDF guid... |
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| | CM tables seven CAG reports, Finance and Appropriation Accounts in J&K Legislative Assembly | | |
Jammu, March 30 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the Finance portfolio, today laid on the Table of the House a series of key audit and financial documents during the ongoing Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.
The Chief Minister tabled seven reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India covering multiple sectors and audit categories. These include Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on Public Health Infrastructure and Management of Health Services for the period ended March 2022 (Report No. 2 of 2025, Performance Audit–Civil); Report on Working of University of Jammu for the period ended March 2022 (R... |
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