Jammu News

Huge turnout at Tawi Wonderland Park as ‘Euphoria’ celebrates music, art, culture

30/08/2026
Jammu, August 30 (KIP)- Tawi Wonderland Park at Bhagwati Nagar witnessed a huge rush of visitors on Saturday as Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) hosted ‘Euphoria – An Evening to Celebrate Culture’, bringing together music, dance and cultural performances in a vibrant three-hour programme. The event drew a large number of families, youngsters and visitors, who gathered at the venue to enjoy live performances and experience an evening dedicated to the region’s diverse cultural traditions. The ...

Kicking Off Excellence: DYSS Academies Mark National Sports Day

30/08/2026
Jammu, August 30 (KIP)- In a vibrant celebration of National Sports Day, the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports (YSS) J&K hosted an exclusive football mentoring session under the supervision of Director General Anuradha Gupta. Held at Khel Gaon, Nagrota here, the special event brought together over 100 budding footballers for an immersive learning experience with former Indian football star and ex-AIFF technical member Arun Malhotra. Commemorating the birth anniversary of the legenda...

BJP’s Vice President Priya Sethi Demands Death Penalty for Chatroo Accused

30/08/2026
Jammu, August 30 (KIP)-Vice President Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu and Kashmir and former minister education and tourism Priya Sethi has strongly condemned the tragic death of a minor girl in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district, demanding the death penalty for all accused involved in the heinous crime. Terming the incident a "blot on humanity," Priya Sethi stated that those responsible for the sexual exploitation and untimely death of an innocent child deserve nothing less than cap...

National Conference Must Clarify Its Political Ideology: Rajni Sethi

29/08/2026
Jammu, August 29 (KIP)-BJP Jammu & Kashmir Spokesperson Rajni Sethi today questioned the political ideology and direction of the National Conference (NC), asking whether the party genuinely stands for the national interest or seeks to take Jammu & Kashmir back towards instability and political uncertainty. Rajni Sethi said that the political history of the National Conference raises serious questions about its approach towards separatism, autonomy and the constitutional relationship betw...

Modi Govt transformed India, ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ to be massive people-centric campaign: BJP

29/08/2026
Jammu,August 29 (KIP)-Jammu and Kashmir BJP held a one-day workshop at party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to chalk out a comprehensive roadmap for the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’, marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday and 25 years of his uninterrupted public service, while taking the development achievements and welfare initiatives of the Modi Government to the grassroots. J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma, former BJP state President and former Minister in the Har...

Relief Commissioner reviews delivery of essential services in the migrant camps

29/08/2026
Jammu, August 29 (KIP)-A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Dr. Arvind Karwani, Relief and Rehabilitation (M), J&K to review the status of delivery of essential services in the migrant camps, ongoing developmental works and proposed maintenance, upkeep, and repair works for the current financial year in migrant camps. The progress of extension of social sector schemes to the eligible migrant beneficiaries was also reviewed. The meeting was attended by senior officers of the Relie...

Chari Mubarak Yatra returns to Poonch, concludes sacred journey from Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Mandir

29/08/2026
Poonch, August 29 (KIP)-The Annual Chari Mubarak Yatra today returned from Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Mandir, Mandi to Shri Akhara Mandir, Poonch, marking the culmination of the sacred pilgrimage amid religious fervour, devotion and the chanting of bhajans and kirtans. The Chari Yatra Led by Shri Shri 1008 Swami Vishwaatma Saraswati Ji Maharaj, the Chari Mubarak was accompanied by a large number of devotees. The sacred procession was received with great reverence and honour at Shri Akhara Mandi...

Moscow to Beijing, Tokyo to Washington: India’s Diplomatic Blitz ahead of BRICS showcases

28/08/2026
Jammu, August 28 (KIP)-BJP Spokesperson and Convenor, International Affairs, J&K, Gaurav Gupta, today said that India’s intensive diplomatic outreach ahead of the upcoming BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12–13 is a powerful demonstration of the country’s rising global stature and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s confident, independent and interest-driven foreign policy. Gupta said that the simultaneous high-level engagement with Russia, China, Japan, the United States and Canada ref...

BJP is a family of activists united by seva, samarpan and sangathan: Sat Sharma

28/08/2026
Jammu, August 28 (KIP)-J&K BJP Mahila Morcha reinforced the bonds of affection, mutual respect and organizational unity by tying Rakhis to senior party leaders at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. The programme, organized by Adv. Neha Mahajan, President, BJP Mahila Morcha, J&K, was attended by BJP Vice President Priya Sethi, General Secretary Sanjita Dogra and General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria along with BJP Mahila Morcha team. Adv. Neha Mahajan and members of the Ma...

Patient safety at risk:Balvinder Singh demands end to unregulated Hospital Diet

28/08/2026
Jammu, August 28 (KIP)- A serious and deeply concerning gap in patient care has emerged in Government Hospitals across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, where the absence of adequate professional dietary supervision is adversely affecting the nutritional care of patients. Renowned RTI and Social Activist Balvinder Singh has raised serious concern over the practice of serving largely standardized meals to admitted patients without adequately considering their individual medical condit...

CGHS Ayurvedic WC opens at Jammu, CGPWA demands more WCs in UT

28/08/2026
Jammu, August 28 (KIP)-The Central Govt pensioners Welfare Association, Jammu(CGPWA) has hailed the establishment of the CGHS Ayurvedic Wellness Centre at Jammu and thanked The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J. P. Nadda and Union Minister of State for Pension and Pensioners Welfare & PMO Dr Jatinder Singh for accepting the long-pending demand. It is set up in the premises of the existing CGHS Wellness Centre-2, Trikuta Nagar and is headed by Dr. Jitender Dhiman. With this, CG...

Power shutdown in Jammu

27/08/2026
Jammu, August 27 (KIP)-Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to Lower Seela, IRP Chowk, Sula Anji, DIET, Kambal Danga, Nawabad, Aghar Ballian, Bakkal, Sarangdhar, Fandhar Ser Sundwan Blada Sujandhar will remain affected on August 29 and 31 from 6:30 am to 11:30 am. Similarly, the power supply to Dental College, Seora and adjoining areas will remain affected on August 29 from 9 am to 2 pm. Likewise, the power supply to Bishnah, Nandpur, Salehar, S...

Those involved in the Chhatroo incident should be sentenced to death: G.M. Saroori

27/08/2026
Kishtwar, August 27 (KIP)-The tragic death of a minor student in Chhatroo has once again deepened the atmosphere of grief and concern in the area. Amid demands for a transparent and impartial investigation and justice for the bereaved family, a Congress delegation led by senior party leader G.M. Saroori and President District Congress Committee Kishtwar, P. L Shan, Irshad Ahmed Sheikh and others visited the victim’s family, expressed solidarity with them and assured them of all possible suppo...

Congress not join cabinet, till statehood restored- Karra

27/08/2026
Reasi, August 27 (KIP)-JKPCC President Shri Tariq Hameed Karra has put to rest speculations of Congress joining the Omar led cabinet in UT ,stating that Congress had taken a prinncpled stand not to join the government till the statehood is restored and its stand is unchanged. Taking to reporters after addressing a. Impressive joining programme here today by District Congress Committee Reasi, Karra said that Congress can't climb down from it's principled stand of restoration of statehood ...

Over a Dozen Deputations Meet Dy. CM Surinder Choudhary at NC Headquarters

27/08/2026
Jammu, August 27 (KIP)- More than a dozen deputations from Jammu city as well as Jammu, Samba and Udhampur districts met Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Sh. Surinder Choudhary at the National Conference Party Headquarters, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, in the presence of Adv. Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President, Jammu. The deputations apprised the Deputy Chief Minister of various issues and demands concerning their respective areas. Sh. Surinder Choudhary gave a patient hearing to t...

Ashok Koul asks BJP Yuva Morcha to develop a strong bond with youth

27/08/2026
Jammu, August 27 (KIP)-J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul chaired the monthly meeting of the State Team of BJP Jammu & Kashmir Yuva Morcha at BJP Headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, and called upon the youth wing to intensify its grassroots engagement and develop a strong bond with the younger generation. Ashok Koul, while addressing the meeting, stressed the need for sustained interaction with young people across Jammu & Kashmir, saying that the energy, aspirations and in...

BJP’s ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ to observe PM Modi’s birthday as month of public service

26/08/2026
Jammu, August 26 (KIP)-BJP J&K President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA) chaired a series of meetings at party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to finalize the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’, being organized to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, besides reviewing upcoming programmes of the Kisan Morcha and Mahila Morcha. BJP J&K General Secretaries Baldev Singh Billawaria and Gopal Mahajan, Kisan Morcha President Rakesh Pant and Mahila Morcha President Neha Mahajan participated ...

DC directs for civic improvements ahead of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, Raksha Bandhan

25/08/2026
Doda, August 25 (KIP)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Doda Krishan Lal, today conducted a market inspection of Doda town to assess civic amenities, road conditions, cleanliness and overall arrangements made for the convenience of the general public, particularly in view of the upcoming Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi and Raksha Bandhan festivities. The DC was accompanied by ADC Anil Kumar, ASP Mohammad Aslam, Tehsildar and officers and officials from PWD R&B, PHE, PDD, Municipal Council and other concerned dep...

Horticulture Department hosts Awareness Camp, Farmers’ Exposure Tour

25/08/2026
Jammu, August 25 (KIP)-The Department of Horticulture Jammu organised an Awareness Camp at the Government Fruit Plant Nursery, Gandharwan to familiarise farmers with modern horticultural techniques, departmental schemes and opportunities to diversify into high-value fruit crops. The programme was attended by Member Legislative Assembly Akhnoor Mohan Lal Bhagat as the chief guest, while the Director Horticulture Jammu Gul sayeed was the guest of honour . Speaking at the event, the Chief ...

Government Polytechnic Reasi organises Udyam Jagriti 5.0 – College Hackathon (Campaign)

25/08/2026
Reasi, August 25 (KIP)- Government Polytechnic College Reasi successfully organised Udyam Jagriti 5.0 – College Hackathon/ Campaign under Mission YUVA in the institute as per the directions of district administration. The programme was conducted under the guidance of Additional District Development Commissioner Reasi (Nodal Officer Mission YUVA), Krishan Lal. The event provided an engaging platform for students and aspiring entrepreneurs to understand entrepreneurship, leadership, skill develop...

Omar govt betraying people again by burdening them with electricity tariff hike: Dr. Abhijeet Jasrotia

25/08/2026
Jammu, August 25 (KIP)-Omar Abdullah-led NC government has once again betrayed the people of Jammu & Kashmir by hiking electricity tariffs instead of fulfilling its promise of 200 units of free power, said J&K BJP Spokesperson Dr. Abhijeet Singh Jasrotia, condemning the government for making the common man pay for its administrative failures and broken promises. J&K BJP Spokesperson Dr. Abhijeet Singh Jasrotia, along with J&K BJP Media Incharge Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, was addressing a hard...

Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra concludes with grand religious fervour in Akhnoor

25/08/2026
Akhnoor, August 25 (KIP)-The concluding ceremony of the historic Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra was held with immense religious fervour and devotion at Akhnoor, where BJP J&K President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA), MLA Mohan Lal Bhagat in the revered presence of Mahant Shri Shri Shri 1008 Rameshwar Das Ji Maharaj flagged off the final batch of pilgrims. BJP District Prabhari Vinay Gupta, District President Kuldeep Sharma, former DDCs, former BDCs, senior leaders of VHP and Bajrang Dal, in...

One-Day Training Programme on Promotion of Niche Crop – Anardana

25/08/2026
Jammu, August 25 (KIP)-A One-Day Training Programme under HADP Project-2: Promotion of Niche Crops – Anardana was successfully organized at Assar, Doda for the local Anardana growers on 25-08-2026. The programme was organized under the guidance of Prof. Parshant Bakshi, Head, Division of Fruit Science and Principal Investigator of the Project. During the training, Prof. Bakshi interacted with the growers and delivered an informative session on improved and organic production practices, sci...

J&K PCC President Tariq Hameed Karra Expresses Serious Concern

24/08/2026
Jammu,August 24 (KIP)-J&K Pradesh Congress Committee President Shri Tariq Hameed Karra has strongly opposed the recent hike in electricity unit rates by the J&K Government, terming it unjust, burdensome and completely unbearable for the common people of Jammu & Kashmir. Karra said that at a time when households are already struggling with rising prices and increasing economic pressures, the government should have provided relief to consumers rather than adding to their burden through highe...

Who Is Sharing the Personal Details of Kashmiri Pandit Employees?

24/08/2026
Jammu, August 24 (KIP)-Strongly condemning the latest threat letters reportedly targeting Kashmiri Pandit employees, Chetan Wanchoo, State Executive Member and State Co-Convenor, Department of Trainings, BJP Jammu Kashmir, has called for an immediate, high-level and time-bound investigation into the entire chain behind these threatening communications. Wanchoo said the reported inclusion of names and personal contact numbers of Kashmiri Pandit employees is a matter of serious security conce...

2-Day Seminar on Dogri Drama begins at KL Saigal Hall Jammu

24/08/2026
Jammu, August 24 (KIP)- A two-day seminar on “Dogri Drama”, jointly organised by the Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, began today at K. L. Saigal Hall, Writers Club, Jammu. The seminar, being held on August 24 and 25, aims to deliberate upon the rich tradition, evolution and diverse dimensions of Dogri drama. The inaugural session commenced with the welcome and introductory address by Mohan Singh (Padma Shri), Convener, Dogri Advisory Bo...

Every tree gets a name and a guardian

24/08/2026
Jammu, August 24 (KIP)- A whopping Sixty thousand saplings were today planted across Jammu district. Each tree will carry two names — the trees’ and the student responsible for keeping it alive. District Administration Jammu launched ‘Paalna’, a plantation campaign built on a single departure from convention: no sapling has been planted without an adopter. Every one of the 60,000 trees planted across 815 educational institutions has been adopted by a student or teacher, who will name it, ...

ADC Bhaderwah reviews arrangements for Manimahesh, Kailash Yatra

23/08/2026
Bhaderwah, August 23 (KIP)-Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhaderwah Sunil Kumar Bhutyal today conducted a detailed inspection of the Bhaderwah–Chamba road leading towards the revered Manimahesh Shrine in Bharmour, Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, to review arrangements for the safe movement of pilgrims. Among those present were Tehsildar Kamal Preet Singh, Assistant Engineer (PWD R&B) Muneeb, alongside other civil and police officials. During the inspection, the team assessed road con...

DDC Poonch inspects Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi arrangements

23/08/2026
Poonch , August 23 (KIP)-District Development Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today conducted an extensive visit to various locations in Poonch town to inspect arrangements for the observance of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi and the associated religious procession. Among those present were Additional Deputy Commissioner Tahir Mustafa Malik, Assistant Commissioner (Revenue) Muhammad Sayeed, Assistant Director (FCS&CA) Khalil Ahmed Banday, alongside officers from Jal Shakti and other departments ...

JMC ensures timely redressal of water logging amidst heavy rainfall

23/08/2026
Jammu, August 23 (KIP)- In response to early morning heavy rainfall across Jammu city today, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) promptly mobilised men and machinery, including Quick Response Teams (QRTs), to address waterlogging in several affected areas. Areas including Rajinder Nagar, Muthi, Patta Bohri, Lakhdata Bazar and Bantalab witnessed water accumulation due to intense rainfall. In Rajinder Nagar and Patta Bohri, where Urban Environmental Engineering Department (UEED) works are ...