18/01/2026
Jammu, January 18 (KIP)-All India Confederation of SC/ST/OBC Organisations, J&K hasheld a day-long hunger strike on January 18, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm under the statue of Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar at Ambedkar Chowk, Rail Head, Jammu.
State president R.K. Kalsotra said that hunger strike was aimed at pressuring the J&K UT government to address what he described as "systematic denial of rights and administrative apathy."The Confederation has been regularly raising its voice for the resto...
17/01/2026
Jammu, January 17 (KIP)-The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President, Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, today met a women’s delegation of Party functionaries from Border Belt of Jammu District headed by Mrs Bimla Luthra former MLA and State Vice President Women Wing JKNC Jammu at the party’s Provincial Headquarters, Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu.
During the interaction, the delegation raised several issues related to development and employment and sought the intervention of t...
16/01/2026
Jammu, January 16 (KIP)- Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and Transport, Satish Sharma, today laid foundation stone for the Beautification and Infrastructure Development Project at Border Area Samwan, Thanger–Kachrial panchayat in Chhamb Constituency.
The project, being implemented by the Tourism Department, at an estimated cost of ₹98.60 lakh, aims to transform the border area into a well-developed public and recreation...
16/01/2026
Akhnoor/Kathua, January16 (KIP)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, held workshops on Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) - VB-GRAM G in Akhnoor, Kathua, and several other districts, across Jammu & Kashmir, which were attended by senior BJP leaders, ground level party activists, and other prominent to spread the awareness on the Bill.
J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul today addressed a comprehensive workshop on VB-GRAM G (Viksit B...
16/01/2026
Jammu, January 16 (KIP)-The exclusion of eligible and deserving candidates from the Displaced Kashmiri Pandit community from applying for posts of Anganwadi Workers (Sangini) and Helpers (Sahayika) has caused deep concern and distress. The issue has been strongly raised by Girdhari Lal Raina, former Member of the Legislative Council and spokesperson of BJP, Jammu & Kashmir–UT, in a communication addressed to the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annapurna Devi.
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16/01/2026
Jammu, January 15 (KIP)-: The Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), organised a two-day workshop on Holistic Wellness: The Science of Breath, Mind & Meditation at the DIPR Auditorium .
The workshop was attended by Director Information, Nitish Rajora; Joint Director (Hqr), Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Raina; Joint Director, Jammu Division, Deepak Dubey; officers and other officials of DIPR and divisional office, Jammu.
The sessions were conducted by renowned Dietician, Yoga Teach...
16/01/2026
Rajouri, January 15 (KIP)- Registrar Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Abhishek Sharma today flagged off the sports contingents of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU), Rajouri for participation in the 3rd Chancellor’s Trophy, being hosted by the University of Jammu.
Addressing the players and officials on the occasion, the Registrar extended his best wishes to the teams. He encouraged the athletes to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship and discipline while representing the Universi...
15/01/2026
Jammu, January 15 (KIP)-Jammu Kashmir BJP Spokesperson and former Vice Chairman, Balbir Ram Rattan, has strongly appreciated the role of Women Village Defence Guards (VDGs) in safeguarding remote and vulnerable villages of the Jammu region, stating that security is shaped by determination and courage, not by gender.
Balbir Ram Rattan said that during the winter months, many men from far-flung and hilly villages migrate to other parts of the country in search of livelihood. This season...
15/01/2026
Jammu,January 15 (KIP)- BJP Senior Leader Munish Sharma, today met with Nitin Nabin, extending heartfelt congratulations on his appointment as the youngest National Working President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The meeting, marked by warmth and mutual respect, was held at the BJP headquarters, New Delhi, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the party’s organizational goals and democratic values.
During the cordial interaction, Munish Sharma lauded Nitin ...
15/01/2026
Jammu, January 14 (Scoop News)-Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today chaired a high level Apex Committee meeting constituted for monitoring and proper implementation of National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) Project at both the Assembly Complexes in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Members of the Committee, MLAs, Nizam Ud Din Bhat; Hasnain Masoodi; Tanvir Sadiq; Arjun Singh Raju; Waheed Ur Rehman Para; Dr. Sunil Bhardwaj; Dr. Bharat Bhushan besi...
15/01/2026
Jammu, January 14 (KIP)-In a significant administrative reform aimed at strengthening grassroots governance and improving rural service delivery, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has approved the re-designation of 21 posts of District Panchayat Officers (DPOs) as Block Development Officers (BDOs) in the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj.
The decision has been formalised through Government Order No. 18-JK(RD&PR) of 2026 dated January 14, 2026, issued by the Secretary, ...
15/01/2026
Jammu, January 14 (KIP)-In a humane and commendable act, J&K BJP President and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma CA, along with MLA Ch Vikram Randhawa, today rescued an injured person who was found lying unattended on the roadside at Trikuta Nagar.
The injured individual, who appeared to have been assaulted, possibly in an attempt to loot him had sustained a serious head injury and was bleeding profusely. Noticing the critical condition of the victim, Sat Sharma CA and Ch Vik...
15/01/2026
Jammu, January 14 (Jammu)-The Bharatiya Janata Party, Jammu North, today held a comprehensive press conference focused on the objectives and long-term impact of the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, its alignment with the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, and the leadership-driven roadmap of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for grassroots development, rural empowerment, and strengthening of Panchayati Raj Institutions in Jammu and Kashmir.
The press conference was attended by senior BJP leaders inclu...
13/01/2026
Jammu, January 13 (KIP)- Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today said that tribal heritage constitutes a living, dynamic knowledge system embedded in language, belief structures, customary practices and social organisation.
He emphasised that its preservation requires a participatory, community-driven research framework that acknowledges indigenous epistemologies and lived traditions.
The Minister was addressing a workshop, as t...
13/01/2026
Jammu, Srinagar, January 12 (KIP)-The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, today organized a workshop on Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin), popularly known as the VB-GRAM G Act, 2025, at Church Lane, Srinagar.
The workshop was presided over by BJP General Secretary (Organization), J&K, Ashok Koul, along with BJP General Secretary, J&K, Anwar Khan, who addressed party workers and office bearers from across the Kashmir region.
J&K BJP Secretar...
12/01/2026
Jammu,January 11 (KIP)- In a significant step towards advancing science led agrarian transformation and enhancing farmers income through high value agri-enterprises, the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, through the CSIR Floriculture Mission being implemented in Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory, has been providing end to end support and handholding to the floriculture farmers.
For the enhancement of the capacity and scientific skill set of the farmers and stakeholders, ...
12/01/2026
New Delhi,January 11 (KIP)-Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports and Transport, Satish Sharma, today participated in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 being held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from January 9 to 12.
The national level youth dialogue, organised under the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, brings together the young leaders, innovators, policymakers and domain experts from across the country to deliberate o...
12/01/2026
Bhaderwah, January 11 (KIP)-The Tehsil Social Welfare Office organized a Special Camp here at Village Panjgrain- Block Bhalla to generate Digital Life Certificates (DLCs) for the NSAP Beneficiaries of the area.
Forming part of the Pension Diwas programme, the initiative was taken under the directions of the Deputy Commissioner, Harvinder Singh, Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhaderwah Sunil Kumar Bhutyal and the close supervision of District Social Welfare Officer, Zubair Ahmed.
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10/01/2026
Bhaderwah,January 10 (KIP)- Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bhaderwah Development Authority, Sanjeev Sharma assessed the preparations for the upcoming Bhaderwah Winter Festival 2026 scheduled to be held on January 17 and 18.
The CEO reviewed arrangements related to event management, venue readiness, cultural activities, adventure sports, tourism promotion and accommodation.
Members of civil society and representatives from tourism Trade Associations also attended the meeting and gave val...