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19

Sep

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

JKEDI Conducts Startup Bootcamp under Idea Challenge at SMVDU

Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) conducted a Bootcamp under the Startup Idea Challenge at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) in collaboration with its Technology Business Incubator Centre (SMVDU-TBIC) and the Entrepreneur Development Cell. The initiative is aimed at boosting the startup ecosystem of the Union Territory in line with the J&K Startup Policy 2024–27. Shri Chand Kishor Sharma (JKAS), Joint Director, JKEDI, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. In his address, he highlighted the various interventions and workshops being implemented under the Startup Policy and urged students to innovate and work towards building sustainable entrepreneurial ventures.…

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18

Sep

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

DC kupwara reviews progress under Mission Yuva 764 new cases approved by DLIC

Kupwara, September 18: The District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) Kupwara, chaired by Deputy Commissioner Shrikant Balasaheb Suse, convened today to review progress under the Mission YUVA . Following detailed scrutiny and deliberations, the Committee approved 764 eligible cases to receive financial assistance and capacity-building support for entrepreneurship development.During the discussion, DC directed to focus on specific potential groups, including college students, Self Help Group members—especially Lakhpati Didis—Vishwakarma-sponsored artisans, and existing nano-enterprises for upgradation. He directed that Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) must be prepared meticulously to minimize the risk of failure of business units and emphasised on the need for continuous…

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15

Sep

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Friends XI Lolab Crash Out of KNKPL 2025 Despite Thrilling Victory Over Lazzat Sopore

Peerzada Zubair Kupwara : The league stage of the KNKPL-2025 ended with a thriller between Friends XI Lolab and Lazzat Sopore. Needing to restrict Lazzat Sopore under 135 runs to make a place in the semi-finals, Friends XI found themselves in a soup at 66-6 on the back of some disciplined bowling by Lazzat Sopore and some questionable shot selection by the batsmen. However, Nasir Ganie rose to the occasion and smashed 82 runs off just 35 balls to take Friends XI Lolab to 164/6.Aiming to restrict Lazzat Sopore within 135 runs to secure a spot in the Semi-finals, Friends…

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11

Sep

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

KNKPL Day 4: Zuhaib Javid’s Fiery Five & Shatgund’s Ruthless Show Dominate Chandigam

Peerzada Zubair Kupwara : The fourth day of the Kilo North Kashmir Premier League saw drama, dominance and dazzling cricket as Chandigam roared with excitement and witnessed a day of sheer dominance and one-sided fireworks as Lazzat Sopore and Shatgund Cricket Club stamped their authority in the Kilo North Kashmir Premier League. In the opening clash, Wallur Sports Hajin were rocked early and never recovered, finishing on 106/9. The spotlight was stolen by Zuhaib Javid, who bowled with fire and accuracy to claim 5 wickets for just 10 runs — a spell that broke the backbone of Hajin’s batting. In…

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09

Sep

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Recovery of Narcotics at Sadhna Top – FIR Registered under NDPS Act

Kupwara Sep 09 : During a routine security check at Sadhna Top (Karnah) around 11:15 AM, substantial amount of a substance suspected to be Charas was recovered from a female individual during frisking procedures by Mahila Constables Anamika Roy and and Monika Orawn of BSF. The accused identified as Alaf Noor wife of Faqeer Sheikh, resident of Khawarpara, Karnah was intercepted at the NC Pass joint checkpoint, and subjected to a search as per established protocol. During the search the suspected contraband was found concealed indicating a deliberate attempt to avoid detection.Based on the preliminary findings and evidence Case FIR…

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09

Sep

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Kupwara Municipal Council Organizes Capacity Building Workshop for Sanitation Staff under Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0

Kupwara, September 9, 2025: In line with the objective of achieving Garbage Free Cities (GFC) under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0), a comprehensive Capacity Building Workshop was organized today at Town Hall, Kupwara for the Sanitary Staff of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of Kupwara, Handwara and Langate. The workshop focused on key themes including Segregation of Waste at Source, Door-to-Door Collection of Waste, Ban on Single Use Plastics (SUPs) and the Use & Implementation of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (RRR) Centers. The event was organized by the Municipal Council Kupwara, with expert facilitation from Swaaha Resource Management Pvt. Ltd.,…

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08

Sep

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top StoriesIndian Army, Jammu Kashmir, Kupwara

Kilo North Kashmir T-20 Cricket Premier League kicks off in Lolab Celebration of Sport, Youth and Unity

Peerzada Zubair Kupwara, 08 Sep : In a landmark initiative aimed at fostering unity, celebrating youth talent and promoting peace through sports, the Kilo North Kashmir Premier League 2025 kicked off today in the remote and picturesque Lolab Valley. Organized by the Indian Army, this is the first inter-district cricket tournament ever organized in the region. The championship has drawn cricketing talent from all over Kashmir to Lolab and along with them multitude of spectators. In a stunning Opening Ceremony held under overcast conditions, Commander, CO , and Shri Fayaz Ahmad Tantray, ZPEO Sogam unveiled the stunning trophies and declared…

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07

Sep

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

LOLAB’S FIRST EVER INTER DISTRICT CRICKET TOURNANMENT SET TO BEGIN TOMORROW

Kupwara : Indian Army’s Kilo North Kashmir Premier League 2025 is set to kick off on 08 Sep 2025 at Chandigam Cricket Ground. The inaugural tournament has been the talk of North Kashmir for the last two months. The first phase of the tournament saw 98 teams from all over North Kashmir, from Lolab, Ganderbal, Manasbal, Pattan, Sopore, Handwara & Baramulla battle against each other for the top eight spots. Tomorrow onwards these top eight teams will go head to head against each other for the ultimate glory, to be crowned the Champions of North Kashmir.This tournament has been a…

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07

Sep

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

CF North Kashmir Charts New Course for Kandi Range, Identifies Key Sites for Ecotourism and Forest Infrastructure under SASCI

Sopore : The Conservator of Forests (CF), North Forest Circle, Sh Irfan Ali Shah(IFS) today concluded an extensive field tour of the Kandi Range in Sopore, part of the Kamraj Forest Division. The visit was aimed at reviewing ongoing development projects, assessing forest conservation efforts, and interacting with frontline forest staff and community engagement.The CF was accompanied by Sh Owais Farooq (DCF),Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Kamraj Forest Division, Sh Javed Rahim, Deputy Director Forest Protection Force Baramulla,Sh Bilal Ahmad , Range officer Kandi Range and other forest officers and officials. The CoF inspected the site in Harvan Forest for the…

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05

Sep

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Kupwara Police Foils Drug Smuggling Attempt, Narcotic Substance Recovered

Kupwara, August 5 2025:Continuing its sustained efforts to eradicate the menace of drug peddling from the society Kupwara Police today apprehended a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession. Today a naka (checkpoint) was established by a police party on Lolab Bypass Road near Higher Secondary School Kupwara. During the naka checking a person moving from Kupwara towards Lolab was found behaving suspiciously. On noticing the presence of the naka party the individual attempted to flee the spot but was swiftly overpowered and apprehended by the alert police personnel.Upon personal search a charas-like substance was recovered from his…

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