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| Police solves sheep theft case within 24 hours in Awantipora | | 31 stolen sheep recovered, accused arrested | |
Srinagar, October 16 (Scoop News)- Police in Awantipora have solved a sheep theft case within 24 hours, resulting in the arrest of the accused and the recovery of 31 stolen sheep.
On 15 October 2026, Police Post Aripal received a written complaint from Ghulam Ahmad Hajam resident of Satoora, Aripal, alleging that unknown persons had stolen 31 sheep from his cowshed during the intervening night of 14/15 October 2026.
Accordingly, FIR No. 115/2026 under relevant provisions of law was registered at Police Station Tral, and an investigation was initiated.
During the course of investigation, a police team from Police Post Aripal, employed modern investigative techniques, including the... |
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| | ACB registers case against AME, DMO and others | | |
Jammu, October 16 (Scoop News)-The ACB J&K has registered a case vide FIR No. 09/2026 at ACB PS Udhampur against Sh. Rajeev Jammu, Assistant Mining Engineer, District Mining Officer Udhampur, Sh. Rameshwar Sangra, District Mining Officer Reasi, one Swaran Singh Rathore and other private persons in connection with alleged illegal extraction and transportation of minor minerals, overcharging and manipulation/misuse of e-challans.
The case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, as amended and the applicable provisions of law against the accused persons.
During the investigation, it has been alleged that certain private mining operators,... |
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| | Shobha Yatra draws enthusiastic participation from devotees in Katra | | | Katra, October 16 (Scoop News)- A grand Shobha Yatra was organised in the holy town of Katra today as part of the ongoing Navratra Festival 2026, witnessing enthusiastic participation from devotees, pilgrims and local residents.
Chief Principal Census Officer and Director Census Operations Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh Amit Sharma graced the occasion as the chief guest.
Addressing the gathering, Amit Sharma said that religious and cultural events play an important role in preserving cultural heritage and strengthening social harmony. He observed that such occasions bring people closer and help preserve traditional values. He also appreciated the unwavering faith and devotion of pilgr... |
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| | Devotional Song Competition adds musical grandeur to Navratra Utsav 2026 in Katra | | | Katra, October 16 (Scoop News)- The All India Devotional Song Competition, being organised as part of Navratra Utsav 2026, was inaugurated at Yog Ashram Complex in the evening with the lighting of the traditional lamp by Chief Planning Officer Reasi Narinder Kumar.
The event is being organised with the active support of the district administration Reasi and the local community to promote devotional music and provide a platform to budding singers.
On the fifth night of the competition, Lalit Bhardwaj from Jammu secured the first position, while Rani Sagar bagged the second position. Mukesh from Kanyala and Manjeet from Jalandhar shared the third position among the 13 participants who ... |
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| | SCERT Jammu organises one-day Consultative Meet to Review and Vet Research Studies under Samagra Budget | | |
Jammu, October 16 (Scoop News)- The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), J&K, Divisional Office Jammu, under the leadership of Director Dr. Naseem Javaid Chowdhary and the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Sindhu Kapoor, Joint Director Divisional Office, organised a one-day consultative meet to review and vet significant research studies, including action research, undertaken by its Research Cell under the Samagra budget for the academic session 2025–26.
The programme commenced with a cordial welcome by Manu Vasudeva, followed by the presentation of the concept note by Dr. Rohini Sharma, Coordinator.
Prof. (Dr.) Sindhu Kapoor emphasised the importance of evidence-based... |
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| | DC Udhampur inspects sewerage treatment plant-III at Sui | | | Udhampur, October 16 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Ananth Dwivedi, today visited Sewerage Treatment Plant-III at Sui to assess its operational status and the functioning of the sewerage treatment infrastructure.
During the visit, the Executive Engineer UEED briefed the DC on the operational status and functioning of all three Sewerage Treatment Plants in Udhampur.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh and other district officers accompanied the Deputy Commissioner during the visit.
The Deputy Commissioner also visited Devika Ghat and inspected the ongoing construction of the protection wall at Devika Cremation Ghat. He directed the executing agency to expedite th... |
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| | IUST organises Swachhata Rally under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 | | |
Awantipora, October 16 (Scoop News)- Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) organised a Swachhata Rally on the campus on Friday as part of the ongoing ‘Swachhata Hi Seva 2026’ campaign, running from 17th September to 17th October 2026. The campaign is being organised by the Dean of Students, Environment and Hygiene Wing of the University and NSS IUST as part of the nationwide Swachh Bharat Mission.
The rally, with active participation from NSS volunteers and sanitation and hygeine staff, and students, was held across the campus to raise awareness of cleanliness, hygiene, and environmental sustainability.
Leading the campaign were Dean of Students Dr Monisa Qadiri, Programm... |
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| | Sopore 11 Storm into Semi-Finals of Kilo North Kashmir T20 Premier League | | | Lolab, October 16 (Scoop News)- Sopore 11 stormed into the semi-finals of the Kilo North Kashmir T20 Premier League by defeating Hamdaniya Green Lar by four runs in the fourth quarter-final played here today.
The closely fought encounter witnessed an intense battle between the two sides, with the result remaining in the balance until the final over. Sopore 11 held their nerve in the crucial moments to register a hard-fought victory and secure their place in the last four.
The victory added another exciting chapter to the tournament, with both teams showcasing competitive spirit, teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the match.
With the tournament now entering its decisive stage, th... |
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| | DUJ Welcomes Supreme Court Notice to Delhi Police on Detention of Journalists | | |
New Delhi, October 15 (Scoop News)-The Delhi Union of Journalists (DUJ) welcomes the decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India on Oct 15, 2026 to issue notices to the Delhi Police and the Union Government on our writ petition challenging the illegal detention, harassment and seizure of devices of journalists covering the protests at Jantar Mantar on 10th and 11th October, 2026.
Senior Advocate Mr. Chander Uday Singh appeared for the Delhi Union of Journalists before a Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi. Mr. Singh brought to the notice of the Court that journalists who were merely discharging their professional duties at Jantar Ma... |
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| | DUJ Welcomes Supreme Court Notice to Delhi Police on Detention of Journalists | | |
New Delhi, October 15 (Scoop News)-The Delhi Union of Journalists (DUJ) welcomes the decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India on Oct 15, 2026 to issue notices to the Delhi Police and the Union Government on our writ petition challenging the illegal detention, harassment and seizure of devices of journalists covering the protests at Jantar Mantar on 10th and 11th October, 2026.
Senior Advocate Mr. Chander Uday Singh appeared for the Delhi Union of Journalists before a Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi. Mr. Singh brought to the notice of the Court that journalists who were merely discharging their professional duties at Jantar Ma... |
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| | NIT Srinagar sensitises students, staff on Cyber threats | | |
Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)- The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar organised a cyber security awareness session for mathematics students, research scholars and teaching and non-teaching staff, focusing on safe digital practices and prevention of cyber fraud.
The session, conducted by Dr Atendra Kumar, (Assistant Prof. Mathematics) covered key aspects of cyber hygiene, phishing attacks, password security, social engineering, data protection and responsible use of digital platforms.
In his message, Director NIT Srinagar, Prof Anurag Mishra, emphasised the need to build a digitally aware and security-conscious campus community, stressing the importance of responsi... |
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| | DJMC IUST organises national-level Film Festival 2026 | | |
Awantipora, October 15 (Scoop News)-The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organised the national-level Film Festival 2026 on Thursday. The festival brought together aspiring filmmakers and students from diverse educational institutions to celebrate cinema and creative storytelling.
As many as 27 short films and documentaries were screened on the occasion, of which 22 were shortlisted for the competition among school, college and university students participating from various states of India. A film from IUST titled ‘Deception’ by Afnan Manzoor bagged the best film award, ‘Compulsion’ from Amar Singh College rece... |
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| | Secretary Tourism Reviews Facilities at RSGC Srinagar | | |
Srinagar, October 15 (Scoop News)-Avny Lavasa, Secretary, Tourism Department, who is also the Chief Executive of Royal Springs Golf Course Srinagar, conducted her first review meeting at the Royal Springs Golf Course, Srinagar, to assess the overall functioning, operational efficiency, and maintenance of the facilities at the prestigious Golf Course.
During the visit, the Chief Executive, accompanied by the Secretary RSGC, and the allied team, undertook a comprehensive inspection of the golf course premises and its various facilities. The visit was aimed at taking stock of the existing arrangements, reviewing the efficiency of the overall setup, and assessing the functioning and upkeep... |
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| | IUST’s Urdu Centre organises educational outreach program to University of Kashmir | | |
Awantipora, October 14 (Scoop News)-Centre for Promotion of Urdu Language and Literature, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organised its first educational outreach programme on Tuesday to explore the Main Campus of the University of Kashmir with an objective to familiarise students with the rich literary and cultural legacy of its Department of Urdu and other academic repositories.
The programme was coordinated by Dr. Afshana, Head of the Centre. The students were warmly welcomed by the Head, Department of Urdu and faculty members. The visit featured an engaging literary discussion with students and scholars on Urdu language and literature, with a special focus on t... |
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