Jammu News

DIPR holds Two-Day workshop on Holistic Wellness

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...

Registrar flags off BGSBU sports teams for 3rd Chancellor’s Trophy

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...

Security not defined by gender but by resolve: Balbir

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...

Munish meets Nitin Nabin, congratulates him on becoming youngest BJP National Working President

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 ...

Rather chairs Apex Committee meeting on NeVA, asks for early project completion

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...

Administrative restructuring in RDD: 21 DPOs Re-designated as BDOs (HQ)

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, ...

J&K secures ‘Leader’ status in Export Preparedness Index 2024

15/01/2026
Jammu, January 14 (KIP)-Jammu and Kashmir has achieved a significant milestone in its export development journey by securing the second rank among Small States, North Eastern States and Union Territories in the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024, released by NITI Aayog. The Union Territory scored an impressive 51.08 points and has been categorised as a “Leader” in the EPI 2024 classification. The achievement reflects a remarkable improvement over previous years, with Jammu and Kashmir...

Sat Sharma, Vikram Randhawa rescue injured man, ensure medical aid

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...

VB-G RAM G Act 2025 a Landmark Step Towards Rural Empowerment and Viksit Bharat 2047: Sham Lal

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...

IIT Jammu hosts workshop on Tribal Heritage Mapping

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...

MD Dairy Development reviews progress in Udhampur

13/01/2026
Udhampur, January 13 (KIP)-Mission Director Dairy Development (Animal Husbandry Department), Narinder Singh Bali conducted a comprehensive field visit in Udhampur district to evaluate the implementation of key developmental programs. The visit focused on the impact of the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) and the Integrated Dairy Development Scheme (IDDS) on local livelihoods. Accompanied by the Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Dr. Shivatamri Khajuria and district-level offic...

VB-GRAM G Act ensures employment, skill development, and rural prosperity: Ashok Koul

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...

Congress Pays Floral Tributes to Lal Bahadur Shastri on Death Anniversary at PCC Office Jammu

13/01/2026
Jammu/Srinagar, January 12 (KIP)- Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee has strongly condemned the action of the administration to put all the senior leaders especially DCC Presidents of Kashmir region ahead of peaceful sit in dharnas at all district Hqs today. JKPCC Chief Tariq Hameed Karra said that as part of Nationwide call of AICC, in connection with ongoing ‘MGNREGA Bachao Sangram’ besides the movement for the restoration of statehood' ‘Hamari Riyasat Hamara Haq’, peacefu...

CSIR Floriculture Mission Boosting Farmers’ Income: Director IIIM

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, ...

Satish Sharma participates in Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026

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...

Absence of Dieticians Leading to One-Diet-Fits-All Nutrition in Government Hospitals : Balvinder. One-Diet-Fits-All in Government Hospitals: Absence of Dieticians Endangering Patient Health: Balvinder

12/01/2026
Jammu, January 11 (KIP)-Renowned RTI activist and social worker Balvinder Singh took a strong dig at the prevailing healthcare practices and said that quality healthcare is not confined to doctors, medicines and machines alone, but is equally dependent on the nutrition provided to patients during treatment and recovery. He lamented that in government hospitals across the Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory, a critical and shamefully neglected aspect of patient care has been reduced to an aftert...

Tourism Department Honours CTTIK at Lohri Festival

12/01/2026
Jammu, January 11 (KIP)-The Tourism Department, Jammu, honoured the Chamber of Tourism Trade and Industry Katra (CTTIK) during the vibrant Lohri Festival organised by the Tourism Department in association with the Jammu District Administration at Mubharikh Mandi, Jammu. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation and celebrated Jammu’s rich cultural heritage alongside its growing tourism potential. The function was graced by Sh. Sat Pal Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)...

Special Camp held at Bhaderwah to generate Digital Life Certificates for Pensioners

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. ...

CEO BDA reviews preparations for Bhaderwah Winter Festival 2026

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...

JMC Commissioner conducts extensive inspection of Municipal wards

10/01/2026
Jammu, January 10 (KIP)- As part of the ongoing Swachh Republic Day campaign, the Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Dr. Devansh Yadav today undertook an extensive inspection tour of ward number 50, 51, 52, 53, and 54, covering localities such as Channi Himmat, Channi, Trikuta Nagar Extension, Basant Vihar, Nanak Nagar and surrounding areas. During the visit, Dr. Yadav reviewed the overall sanitation scenario, including cleanliness of roads, lanes, drains and public spaces. He al...

Sahitya Akademi, JKAACL host symposium on Legendary Punjabi Poet Shiv Kumar Batalvi

10/01/2026
Jammu, January 10 (KIP)- The Sahitya Akademi, in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL), today organized a day-long symposium on the celebrated Punjabi poet Shiv Kumar Batalvi, bringing together scholars, writers and literature enthusiasts to reflect on his life, poetry and enduring literary legacy. Welcoming the dignitaries and participants, Secretary JKAACL, Harvinder Kour expressed her gratitude to the Sahitya Akademi for organizing such...

Panun Kashmir submits memorandum to PM seeking Genocide Recognition

10/01/2026
Jammu, January 10 (KIP)- Kuldeep Raina, General Secretary of Panun Kashmir, has formally taken the organisation's long-standing demand for recognition of the Kashmiri Pandit genocide and establishment of a separate, secured homeland to the Prime Minister of India. In a detailed memorandum addressed to Narendra Modi, Panun Kashmir has described the forced displacement of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley in 1989 - 90 as one of the gravest crimes in independent India. The memorandum sta...

Jammu Pensioners’ Post Released

10/01/2026
Jammu, January 10 (KIP)-At an impressive function organised here today, the second issue of Jammu Pensioners’ Post, a quarterly Newsletter of the Central Govt Pensioners’ Welfare Association, Jammu, was released by its President Kuldeep Khoda and other dignitaries. The 16-page Newsletter carries the comprehensive representation sent by Khoda to the Prime Minister, Finance Minister, MoS pension and Chairperson of the 8th Central Pay Commission against enactment of “Validation of the Central S...

ASSOCHAM J&K Submits Representation on Strengthening Solar Policy for Industrial Sector

10/01/2026
Jammu, January 09 (KIP)-A delegation of the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), Jammu & Kashmir Council, led by Mr. Manik Batra, Chairman, and Mr. Bhupesh Gupta, Co-Chairman, today met Dr. Arun Manhas, Director, Industries & Commerce, Jammu & Kashmir, and submitted a detailed representation seeking strengthening and effective implementation of the Solar Policy for the industrial sector in the Union Territory. CA Aditya Suri and Mr. Amit Khajuria, Assistant Direc...

Bhaderwah gears up for 2-day Winter Festival 2026

10/01/2026
Doda, January 09 (KIP)-Deputy Commissioner Doda Harvinder Singh today said that the District administration has made best possible arrangements for the success of Bhaderwah Winter Festival scheduled to be held on 17th and 18th January 2026 at Gul Danda and New Bus Stand Bhaderwah. Speaking to media persons here, the DC stated that the festival aims to promote winter tourism, showcase the rich cultural heritage of the region and boost local economic activities by attracting tourists from acro...

Swachhtantra 2.0 launched in Kishtwar

09/01/2026
Kishtwar,January 09 (KIP)- As a prelude to the Republic Day 2026 celebrations, Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today launched Swachhtantra Campaign 2.0 here from Mini Secretariat New DC Office Complex. The Swachhtantra 2.0 campaign was organised by the Municipal Council in collaboration with the District Administration and is being observed under the inspiring theme, “Pride in Democracy – Pride in Cleanliness,” as a prelude to the upcoming Republic Day 2026 celebrations. ...

DC inaugurates first edition of Devika Premier League in Udhampur

09/01/2026
Udhampur, January 09 (KIP)-Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Saloni Rai today inaugurated the first edition of the Devika Premier League. The event marked a significant milestone in the sports history of the district by introducing player auction system, wherein players were selected by team owners through a competitive bidding process, lending the tournament a professional league format. A total of eight teams are participating in the League. The Tournament shall be played in a league format, e...

Congress launches MGNREGA Bachao Sangram in Jammu

09/01/2026
Jammu, January 09 (KIP)-AICC General Secretary Incharge J&K Affairs Dr Sayeed Naseer Hussain MP alongwith PCC President Shri Tariq Hameed Karra today launched the MGNREGA Bachao Sangram in an august gathering of party functionaries in Jammu, as part of the nation wide call of the AICC for 45 days long movement against replacement of the mega rural employment scheme in the country. Addressing a largely attended gathering of senior leaders and prominent functionaries of the party in...

Viksit Bharat GRAM G Bill to end irregularities, strengthen rural economy, benefit the poor: Sat Sharma

09/01/2026
Jammu, January 09 (KIP)-J&K BJP President and MP (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma CA, said that the Viksit Bharat GRAM G (VB-GRAM G) Bill is a decisive reform aimed at ending long-standing irregularities in rural employment schemes and ensuring transparent, need-based benefits for the poor. He was addressing a workshop organized under the VB-GRAM G Janajagaran Abhiyan at the BJP headquarters, Jammu. The workshop was attended by J&K BJP General Secretary and Convenor VB-GRAM G Janajagaran Abhiyan ...

Devyani Rana reviews Power & Health Deptts working in Nagrota

08/01/2026
Jammu, January 08 (KIP)-MLA Nagrota, Devyani Rana, on Tuesday chaired an extensive, people-centric review meeting of the Power Development Department (PDD) and the Health & Medical Education Department to assess their functioning and address pressing public concerns in the Nagrota constituency. The meeting focused on strengthening essential services, with particular emphasis on the needs of poor and vulnerable sections of society. The review was attended by the Superintending Engineer, ...