Jammu News

Khet Bachao Abhiyan to be conducted across Jammu Division from June 1 to June 30

31/05/2026
Jammu, May 31 (KIP)-Under the directions of Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who during a recent meeting through video conferencing emphasized that the “Khet Bachao Abhiyan” should not remain merely an awareness programme but evolve into a comprehensive national campaign connecting farms, farmers and villages, Director Agriculture Jammu, Anil Gupta today chaired a high-level meeting to review and finalize preparations for the month...

First-Ever Night Kabaddi Tournament held in Rajouri under Nasha Mukt J&K Campaign

31/05/2026
RajouriI, May 31 (KIP)-In a landmark initiative under the ongoing 100 Days Campaign of the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan, the Department of Youth Services and Sports (YSS), Rajouri, under the guidance of DC Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today organized the first-ever Night Kabaddi Tournament for Boys and Girls at the Mini Stadium Sports Complex, Rajouri. The historic event witnessed enthusiastic participation from young sportspersons and sports enthusiasts, transforming the stadium into a v...

NSUI Katra Convention Demands Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

31/05/2026
Katra May 31 (KIP)- Under the leadership of NSUI State President Ajay Lakhotra, the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) organized a significant convention in Katra today to strongly protest the recurring NEET Scam and CBSE OSM Scam that have severely compromised the future of lakhs of students across the country. Addressing the gathering, NSUI State President Ajay Lakhotra said: “The NEET Scam has once again exposed the deep rot in our education system. This year, serious irregularit...

Delay in statehood restoration and grassroots democracy hurting public interests in J&K: Raman Bhalla

31/05/2026
Khour, May 31 (KIP)- Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Working President Raman Bhalla today said that the Indian National Congress, through its nationwide Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan, is committed not only to organizational strengthening but also to vigorously championing the genuine aspirations and concerns of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who continue to face mounting challenges on multiple fronts.Presiding over a meeting organized by JKPCC District Jammu Rural President ...

DC Rajouri reviews implementation of 100-Day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan

30/05/2026
Rajouri, May 30(KIP)-Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the quality and impact of activities being organized under the ongoing 100-Day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan across the district. ‎‎During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the range of awareness, sports, educational and community-based activities being conducted under the campaign and emphasized the need to ensure meaningful public participation and tangib...

SCERT Jammu organizes Divisional Level 53rd Rajya Stariya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani (RSBVP)

30/05/2026
Jammu, May 30(KIP)-The Divisional Office Jammu of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), J&K organized the Divisional Level 53rd Rajya Stariya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani (RSBVP) 2025–26 at Kisan Bhawan Jammu under the inspiring theme “STEM for Viksit and Atamnirbhar Bharat.” The programme also featured an awareness seminar on “Reducing Plastic Pollution.” The event was organized under the guidance of Director, SCERT J&K and Director School Education Jammu Dr. Naseem ...

DC Samba chairs NCORD meeting

30/05/2026
Samba, May 30(KIP)- Deputy Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan today chaired a meeting of the District Level NCORD ( Narco Coordination Centre) Committee to review the Action Taken Report on anti-drug initiatives and assess the progress achieved on decisions taken during the previous meeting. During the meeting, the DC reviewed the measures undertaken by various departments to curb drug abuse and narcotics trafficking and stressed the need for a coordinated, multi-sectoral approach to effectivel...

BJP Mahila Morcha Reviews Organisational Activities at Ambphala Mandal

30/05/2026
Jammu, May 30 (KIP)- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mahila Morcha organized an important Organisational Pravaas and Meeting at Ambphala Mandal, New Plot, under the guidance of Mahila Morcha Vice President and Jammu District Incharge Prerna Nanda, along with District President Anuradha Sharma and Co-Incharge Shalu Gupta. The meeting was attended by District Mahila Morcha Incharge Asha Gupta, BJP Mandal General Secretary Karan, District General Secretary Mahila Morcha Manu Bali, Mandal Mahila ...

Local power hungry BJP leaders Black mailing democratically elected Govt : Rattan Lal

30/05/2026
Jammu, May 30(KIP)-The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President Jammu Rattan Lal Gupta today strongly criticized certain local BJP leaders for indulging in political blackmail and creating unnecessary confrontation against the democratically elected Government in Jammu and Kashmir merely to satisfy their hunger for power. Addressing a One Day Convention of District Presidents and Party functionaries of SC Cell at Sher-e- Kashmir Bhavan Jammu today which was or...

SBAJC Trust to pay tribute to Shaheed Bhagat Amarnath Ji on June 1

30/05/2026
Jammu, May 29 (KIP)-Shaheed Bhagat Amarnath Jagannath Charitable (SBAJC) Trust, Shalimar Chowk, Jammu, has invited citizens from all walks of life to participate in the tribute programmes being organized in memory of Shaheed Bhagat Amarnath Ji on June 1, 2026, at Shaheed Bhagat Amarnath Smarak Park, Shalimar Chowk. The Trust has finalized all arrangements to ensure the observance is conducted in a peaceful and dignified manner. Addressing a press conference, Surinder Bhagat, Chairman of th...

SCARD Bank depositors seek Sat Sharma’s intervention for release of over delayed own-payments

29/05/2026
Jammu, May 29 (KIP)-A delegation comprising nearly one hundred members representing around 22,000 depositors of the Jammu and Kashmir State Co-operative Agriculture and Rural Development Bank (JK SCARD Bank) called upon J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. The aggrieved depositors submitted a memorandum highlighting their grievances and sought the personal intervention of Sat Sharma to ensure the release of their hard-earned savings...

Centre Govt completely failed to control sky touching price rises: Rattan Lal

29/05/2026
Jammu May 29 (KIP)- The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President Jammu Rattan Lal Gupta said that the sky-touching price rise in Jammu and Kashmir has made the life of common people miserable. Poor families, middle-class households, daily wagers, employees, pensioners, traders, transporters and youth are struggling to survive under the heavy burden of inflation. The BJP-led Centre Government completely failed to control prices of essential commodities. Interacting wi...

GIS-based Master Plan for Kathua discussed at stakeholders’ meeting

29/05/2026
Kathua, May 29 (KIP)-A meeting of all stakeholders was held today at the DC Office Complex Kathua to discuss the modalities for preparation of the Draft Local Area Plan under the GIS-based Master Plan for Kathua town and its adjoining areas. The meeting was attended by MLA Kathua Dr. Bharat Bhushan, MLA Jasrota Rajiv Jasrotia, Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma, Additional Deputy Commissioner Mahima Madan, Chief Planning Officer Ranjeet Thakur, concerned district officers and representatives ...

PCI invites claims from eligible Associations of Persons for 15th Term Reconstitution

29/05/2026
Jammu, May 29 (KIP)-The Press Council of India is a statutory quasi-judicial authority constituted by an Act of Parliament i.e. the Press Council Act, 1978, with the mandate for preserving the freedom of the press and maintaining and improving standards of press in India. The 14th term of the Press Council of India concluded on October 5, 2024. The Council in order to be reconstituted for its 15th term vide Advertisement Notice dated 09.06.2024 had invited claims from eligible Associations...

Deputy Chief Minister inspects development projects

29/05/2026
Nowshera, May 29 (KIP)- Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today conducted an extensive tour of Nowshera, inspecting various developmental works and healthcare facilities in the region. During the visit, the Deputy Chief Minister met several delegations and individuals who apprised him of various public issues, development needs and local concerns. He also visited Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Nowshera to assess the healthcare facilities and patient care being provided at the institu...

Ravinder Pandita receives Dharam Bandhu award in Mysuru- a Citation and 1 lakh Prize

29/05/2026
New Delhi,May 29 (KIP)- Ravinder Pandita, Chairman & Founder of Save Sharda Committee Kashmir Regd was conferred with Dharam Bandhu award by Avadhoota Datta Peetham in Mysore, Karnataka for Dharma activities in valley, The award carries a Citation and Prize money of 1 lakh. The Peetham recognizing the services of Ravinder Pandita decided to felicitate him on the 84th Birthday of Guru Sachitanand Ganpathy in a jam packed auditorium of Peetham. Swami Ji while lauding the efforts of Sharda m...

Ashok Koul addresses BJP SC Morcha meeting on Jan Sampark Abhiyan, welfare programmes

28/05/2026
Jammu, May 28 (KIP)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir Scheduled Caste (SC) Morcha convened an organizational meeting at party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to discuss upcoming programmes, including the Jan Sampark Abhiyan, and to strengthen the Morcha structure up to the booth level. BJP J&K General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul chiefly addressed the meeting. He was accompanied by BJP J&K Vice-President and Morcha Prabhari Bharat Bhushan, SC Morcha President Dharmi...

Freezing government posts in the name of austerity is a cruel joke on unemployed youth: Bhalla

28/05/2026
Jammu, May 28 (KIP)-Expressing strong concern over the government's decision to freeze all vacant posts as part of its austerity measures, former minister and Working President of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), Raman Bhalla, described the move as a cruel joke on the educated unemployed youth of Jammu and Kashmir who are already grappling with limited employment opportunities. Addressing a public gathering at channi himmat in Jammu, Bhalla said the decision wo...

ADC Bhaderwah extends Eid-ul-Adha greetings; Administration distributes sweets among children

28/05/2026
Bhaderwah, May 27 (KIP)-The festival of Eid- Ul-Adha was celebrated with great enthusiasm and religious fervour in Bhadarwah as a large gathering of the Muslim community offered special Eid prayers at Eidgah Bhadarwah this morning. The congregational prayers were led by the Imam of Jamia Masjid Bhadarwah and witnessed the presence of Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bhadarwah, Sunil Kumar Bhutyal. On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, ADC Bhadarwah extended warm greetings to the...

Eid-ul-Adha celebrated with religious fervor across Ramban

28/05/2026
Ramban, May 27 (KIP)- Eid-ul-Adha was celebrated with great religious fervor and festive spirit across District Ramban as people from all walks of life gathered at mosques and Eidgahs to offer special prayers and mark the auspicious occasion with devotion, brotherhood and communal harmony. The largest congregations were witnessed at Jamia Masjid Sharif Ramban and Eidgahs in Banihal, Gool and Batote, where hundreds of devotees offered Namaz-e-Eid and prayed for peace, prosperity and the well-...

People of Kishtwar celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with religious fervor and enthusiasm

28/05/2026
Kishtwar, May 27 (KIP)-Eid-ul-Azha was celebrated across Kishtwar district with deep religious devotion, joy and in an atmosphere of peace and harmony. Thousands of devotees gathered at mosques to offer Namaz-e-Eid, praying for peace, prosperity and the overall development of Kishtwar and the Union Territory. Comprehensive arrangements including security and logistical measures were meticulously organized by the district and police administration to ensure the smooth and safe observance o...

Nasha Mukt Abhiyan Rally taken out by BJP, Sainik Colony Welfare Association

28/05/2026
Jammu, May 27 (KIP)-BJP Transport Cell in collaboration with the Sainik Colony Welfare Association took out a massive awareness rally under the ongoing “Nasha Mukt Abhiyan”, in Sainik Colony, Jammu to spread awareness against the growing menace of drug abuse and to encourage collective societal efforts for a drug-free Jammu and Kashmir. J&K BJP President & Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma, accompanied by General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria and MLA Bahu Ch Vikram Randhawa led the rally. B...

Eid-ul-Azha celebrated with religious fervour and communal harmony in Poonch

28/05/2026
Poonch,May 27 (KIP)- Eid-ul-Azha was celebrated across Poonch district with great religious fervour, enthusiasm and communal harmony. On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma and Senior Superintendent of Police Poonch, Shafqat Hussain Bhat along with officers from Police and Civil Administration, religious heads, prominent citizens and members of the public gathered at the Eidgah to participate in the celebrations and extend festive greetings....

Restored KP properties in Kashmir: PNBMT

27/05/2026
Jammu, May 25 (KIP)- Prem Nath Bhat (PNBMT) has been pursuing the cause of the protection and restitution of the KP properties in Kashmir for the last two decades. In a meeting of the technical committee attended by C.L.Pandita Acting Chairman,Advocate Kashmiri Lal, Virender Raina ,Chief Spokesperson,Shadi Lal Koul Rais, General Secretary. Members expressed satisfaction that the efforts of the group in the recent past for Judicial and administrative action in matters of usurpation...

Satish Sharma attends Education Expo Jammu

26/05/2026
Jammu, May 25 (KIP)-Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, IT, Youth Services & Sports, Transport and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma today called upon young people to embrace education, discipline and sports as the pillars of personal growth and nation-building. The Minister was addressing the Education Expo Jammu 2026 organised by The Times of India at Country Inn, Jammu. Stressing the need for holistic development of youth, the Minister underscored the importance...

RGCIRC, IAP Jammu, SMGS Hospital organise Oncology CME on Pediatric Cancer Care

26/05/2026
Jammu, May 25 (KIP)-Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre (RGCIRC), in association with the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP), Jammu Branch, and the Department of Pediatrics, SMGS Hospital Jammu, organised a focused Oncology Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme on Friday to enhance awareness regarding early diagnosis and referral of pediatric cancers. The academic programme brought together pediatricians, clinicians and healthcare professionals for interactive scient...

BJP’s ideological strength and organizational discipline are the pillars of its growth: Sat Sharma

26/05/2026
Patnitop, May 25 (KIP)- J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma, accompanied by J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, J&K BJP General Secretary Sanjita Dogra, District President Rohit Dubey, MLA Reasi Kuldeep Raj Dubey, and MLA SMVD Baldev Raj Sharma addressed the District Level Training Camp organized by BJP District Ramban at Patnitop under the “Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Prashikshan Mahabhiyan-2026”. The training camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from party...

IUST’s Alamdar Nursing College Conducted Outreach Programs in Budgam

26/05/2026
Budgam, May 25 (KIP)- As part of its continued outreach and community engagement initiatives, Alamdar Memorial College of Nursing and Medical Technology (AMCN&MT), a constituent college of Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), conducted a series of community health programmes at Zinpanchal, Charar-e-Sharief, Budgam. A comprehensive Health Programme was organised at Government Middle School Zinpanchal, where B.Sc. Nursing trainees conducted awareness sessions on personal...

Neeraj Kundan graces Anti-Drug Cricket Tournament at Chack Majra, Bishnah

26/05/2026
Bishnah, May 25 (KIP)- In a powerful initiative to combat drug abuse among youth, an Anti-Drug Cricket Tournament was successfully organized at Chack Majra, Bishnah. The tournament, which ran for 15 days, witnessed enthusiastic participation from more than 20 local teams and concluded with Team Dablehar lifting the championship trophy after a thrilling final. Neeraj Kundan, Congress District President Jammu Rural, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. He handed over the prize money and ...

Omar Abdullah Govt Choked Corruption Channels active during BJP era in J&K: Rattan Lal

26/05/2026
Jammu,May 25 (KIP)- Launching a blistering attack on the BJP, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, on Monday said the BJP leadership is rattled and politically frustrated because the Omar Abdullah-led government has restored transparency, accountability, and public scrutiny in governance, effectively choking the channels of corruption that flourished during BJP’s direct rule in Jammu and Kashmir. Responding to what he termed the BJP’s “b...