Jammu News

Omar-led Govt committed for revival, boosting Industrial Growth in J&K: Dy CM Surinder Choudhary

15/06/2025
Jammu, June 14 (KIP)- A mega industrial convention was organised today by Vikram Puri, Chairman of the Trade and Industries Wing, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), to highlight the concerns of the business and industrial community of Jammu region. The event saw participation from a wide cross-section of industrialists and business leaders from across Jammu region, including Digiana, Bari Brahmana, Samba, Kathua, Udhampur and Ghatti. On the occasion, Deputy...

J&K BJP pays heartfelt tribute to victims of Ahmedabad Air Tragededy

15/06/2025
Jammu, June 14 (KIP)-The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu and Kashmir organized a Shradhanjali Sabha at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, to pay heartfelt tributes to the victims of the tragic air accident that occurred in Ahmedabad. Led by J&K BJP President Sat Sharma, the event witnessed the presence of several senior party functionaries, including General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, General Secretary Adv. Vibodh Gupta, Headquarter Incharge Priya Sethi, along with othe...

STD cracks down on defaulting Taxpayers availing fake, ineligible Input tax credit

15/06/2025
Jammu, June 14 (KIP)- In a major enforcement action against tax evasion, Jammu and Kashmir State Taxes Department (STD) conducted simultaneous search and seizure operations at multiple locations across Jammu division. During the enforcement actions, the department targeted malpractices like Invoice Trading Without Supply (issuance of invoices without the actual supply of goods or services, falsely inflating transactions to claim ITC), Fake E-Way Bills with No Toll Record Movement (Gener...

Providing basic amenities at doorsteps is government's top priority: Dy CM

15/06/2025
Rajouri, June 14 (KIP)-In a significant outreach initiative aimed at addressing the public grievances and ensuring welfare of the citizens in border areas, Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today conducted a public darbar at Kalasara, one of the remotest villages of Nowshera division. During the visit, the local residents apprised the Deputy Chief Minister of various issues mainly pertaining to road connectivity, water scarcity, unscheduled power cuts, healthcare facilities, bunkers...

Shri Amarnathji Yatra-2025: Div Com Jammu reviews Yatra arrangements in Samba, Kathua

15/06/2025
Samba/Kathua, June 14 (KIP)- Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar today conducted an extensive tour of Samba and Kathua districts to inspect and review the arrangements being put in place for the smooth conduct of the upcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2025. He was accompanied by the Deputy Commissioners of Kathua and Samba, along with senior officers from police and civil administration. At Samba, the Div Com assessed civic amenities at key lodgement centres, including Baba Ambedkar...

J&K ACB present chargesheet for misapprotion of funds against officials and contractor of drainage division jmu

15/06/2025
Jammu,June 14 (KIP)-Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau has produced Challan of case FIR No.03/2019 P/S ACB Doda u/s 5(1) (d) r/w 5(2) J&K PC Act Svt.2006, 120-B RPC before the Hon’ble Court of Special Judge, Anti-Corruption Doda against accused persons namely (i) Subash Chander, the then AEE Town Drainage Division Jammu (ii) Kuldeep Kumar Koul, the then JE Town Drainage Division Jammu and (iii) Contractor Mansoor Ahmed S/O Late Ghulam Hussain Bhat R/O Ward No.3, Chinar Mohallah Thath...

Doda administration gears up for Int’l Day of Yoga 2025

14/06/2025
Doda, June 13 (KIP)-A comprehensive preparatory meeting for the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 was today held here in the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex. The meeting was chaired by District Development Commissioner (DDC) Harvinder Singh aimed at finalizing arrangements for the grand event scheduled on June 21. The meeting decided to host the main celebration at famous Gatha Park, Bhaderwah, with parallel events to be organized at all Government Degree Colleges, prom...

Sports passion overwhelms Chowgan Ground Kishtwar

14/06/2025
Kishtwar, June 13 (KIP)- The Department of Youth Services and Sports (YS&S) Kishtwar today declared open the much-anticipated Inter Zonal District Level Tournament for U/14 and U/17 Boys and Girls amid a vibrant inaugural ceremony held here on the historic Chowgan Grounds. The tournament would feature competitions across multiple sports disciplines. Additional Deputy Commissioner Pawan Kotwal inaugurated the tournament as the Chief Guest amid cheers from hundreds of participating student-at...

J&K ACB traps and arrests Patwari Poonch for demanding and accepting bribe of ₹5000

14/06/2025
Jammu, June 13 (KIP)-Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging therein that complainant was in need of revenue record i.e. attested copies of Khasra Girdwari of his land situated in Village Dhara for which he already applied via online mode on 26.04.2025 but Patwari Mohd. Jameel was demanding bribe for providing the attested copies of the same. Since, the complainant didn’t want to pay bribe and he approached Anti-Corruption Bureau for taking legal acti...

Doda: Zila Sainik Board reviews welfare measures for Ex-Servicemen

13/06/2025
Doda, June 12 (KIP)-The annual meeting of the Zila Sainik Board Doda was convened today in the Mini Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex, Doda. Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Anil Kumar Thakur chaired the meeting which was attended by Chief Medical Officer, Dy. SP Headquarters, District Treasury Officer, Chief Education Officer, Executive Engineer PWD (R&B), Lead Bank Officer, Post Master, Tehsildar General Manager DIC and other stakeholders. Zila Sainik Board Officer Wg Cd...

Dharti Abha Janjatiya Gramin Utkarsh Abhiyan

13/06/2025
Kishtwar, June 12 (KIP)- In the run up to the 15 day Dharti Abha Janjatiya Gramin Utkarsh Abhiyan starting from June 15, 2025, Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Shavan reviewed the camp calendar and arrangements at a meeting held here today. The Kishtwar administration is all set to launch a massive Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign across 19 tribal villages of the district. The focus will be on saturation of centrally sponsored schemes being implemented by 17 Gover...

Lieutenant Governor undertakes pilgrimage of Shri Amarnath Ji from Baltal track

12/06/2025
Srinagar, June 11 (Scoop News)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha became the first Chairman of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board to reach the Holy cave in recent times through Baltal track. The Lieutenant Governor inspected the maintenance, upgradation and widening of Yatra track enroute and took first-hand appraisal of the measures taken by the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board and Border Road Organisation (BRO) to ensure the safe and hassle-free pilgrimage of the devotees. He lauded the unprec...

Divisional Commissioner Jammu visits Sukrala Mata Shrine, reviews civic amenities

12/06/2025
Kathuha,June 11 (KIP)- Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar today visited revered Sukrala Mata Shrine in Billawar, where he reviewed the facilities for devotees. Accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Kathua Dr. Rakesh Minhas, ADC Billawar Vinay Khosla and other sectoral officers, he also inspected the progress of development works in the area. The Divisional Commissioner paid obeisance at the Holy Shrine and took stock of the facilities available for the devotees including the provis...

Katra Chamber Organises MSME Carnival Session

12/06/2025
Jammu, June 11 (KIP)-The Chamber of Tourism Trade and Industry Katra (CTTIK) in collaboration with UCO Bank organized an insightful MSME Carnival Session aimed at empowering local entrepreneurs and enhancing financial literacy among stakeholders of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. The session was graced by Ms. K. Preethi, Deputy General Manager of UCO Bank who served as the chief guest and keynote Speaker. She was joined by Rahul Ranjan,zonal manager who attended a...

Ravinder leads Jai Hind Yatra at Sunderbani, Kundal at Ramban

12/06/2025
Sunderbani/ Ramban,June 11 (KIP)-Congress today organised impressive Jai Hind Sabhas followed by Jai Hind Yatras at Sunderbani in Rajouri district and Ramban, as part of the nation wide campaign of the party to pay respect to the armed forces for their bravery and valour and also to question the ruling BJP's attempts to politicize operation Sindhoor. Leading a largely attended Congress rally in Sunderbani town today JKPCC Chief Spokesperson Mr Ravinder Sharma said that operation Sindh...

PM Modi’s 11 years represents a decade of decisive, development-driven Governance: BJP

12/06/2025
Jammu, June 11 (KIP)-The Jammu & Kashmir unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of various programmes being conducted under the nationwide campaign commemorating 11 years of transformative governance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting was chaired by J&K BJP General Secretary and Incharge of the ‘Viksit Bharat Ka Amritkaal – Sewa, Sushasan, Gareeb Kalyan Ke 11 Saal’ Abhiyan, Adv. Vibodh Gupta. He was joined by BJP Headq...

3-day Historic Sudhmahadev Mela commences amid religious fervor, gaiety

11/06/2025
Udhampur, June 10 (KIP)- The historic three-day Sudhmahadev mela commenced today amid religious fervor and gaiety. Thousands of devotees from within and outside the UT visited the holy Sudhmahadev temple on the first day to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Member Legislative Assembly Chennai Balwant Singh Mankotia was the chief guest, who formally inaugurated the mela in the presence of Member Legislative Assembly Ramnagar, Sunil Bhardwaj, DDC member Chenani, Usha Devi, DDC member Ghor...

DC Reasi inaugurates 3-day Annual Baba Aghar Jitto Mela at Katra

11/06/2025
Reasi, June 10 (KIP)-The three-day Annual Baba Aghar Jito Mela, a vibrant celebration of spiritual devotion, cultural heritage and community participation, was inaugurated today by Deputy Commissioner Nidhi Malik here at the scenic village of Aghar Jitto, Katra. The event witnessed an enthusiastic gathering of locals, devotees and tourists. A major attraction of the Mela is the array of departmental stalls set up by various government departments, including Health, Handicrafts, Horticultur...

CUKashmir’s Mathematics Deptt and VIT-Pune hold workshop on ‘Mathematical Modelling’

11/06/2025
Ganderbal, June 10 (KIP)- Department of Mathematics, School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), and VIT, Pune, jointly organized a two-day national level online workshop on “Empowering Research Innovations through Mathematical Modelling” from June-9-10, 2025. The workshop received a huge response with more than 800 registrations from Indian academia. The workshop’s objective was to inculcate the importance of “Mathematical Modelling” for research...

Fruit Plant Nursery Chakroi develops wide range of elite cultivars, Hi-tech protected cultivation structures

11/06/2025
Jammu, June 10 (KIP)-Fruit Plant Nursery Chakroi R.S. Pura has developed a wide range of mother blocks of elite fruit cultivars and hi-tech protected cultivation structures. The Fruit Nursery has mother blocks of elite cultivars of Mango, Citrus, Guava, Apple Ber, Dragon fruit and Hi- tech structures, Insect proof net structures, screen houses. This was revealed during a visit of a team of officers led by Joint Director Horticulture Gul Syed to the Nursery today. District Horticulture...

Ridima enthrals students at summer camp at Jyotirpunj Ashram, Chalani

10/06/2025
Jammu, June 10 (KIP)- About a hundred students of Sacred Heart Public School, Purkhoo Camp had a musical bonanza at Jyotirpunj Ashram, Chalani village where they visited for Summer Camp. Braving heat waves, the Ashram nestled in a thick cover of fruit and other trees provided a natural setting for a summer camp and musical goldmine. The Ashram has been established and run by the nationally acclaimed Hindustani vocalist, septuagenarian Nadayogi Vijay Kumar Sambyal, popularly known as ‘Ran...

Terrorism within J&K cannot be eradicated without eliminating its OG Support Structures:PK

10/06/2025
Jammu, June 10 (KIP)- Panun Kashmir today urges GoI to institute a high powered commission to examine the critical and serious issue of Overground Support Structures of separatist terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.Taking pride in the achievements of Operation Sindoor; and fully aware of the fact that terrorism within Jammu and Kashmir cannot be eradicated without eliminating its Overground Support Structures. Dr. Ajay Chrungoo, Chairman and other leaders of Panun Kashmir while talking to med...

GDC Samba Releases IQAC News Letter SAARTHI

10/06/2025
Jammu, June 09 (KIP)-SPPND Government Degree College, Samba proudly released the latest edition of its IQAC newsletter Saarthi — a reflective compendium of the institution’s quality initiatives, academic achievements, and progressive practices. The newsletter was formally unveiled by Principal Prof. (Dr.) Twinkle Suri, along with IQAC Coordinator Dr. Banpreet Kour, Dr Ramandeep Kour Co Coordinator, Prof Narayan Dutt Convener Advisory Committee and all members of the Internal Quality Assuranc...

Director Health Services Jammu chairs District-Level Review meeting at SDH Bhaderwah

10/06/2025
Bhaderwah, June 09 (KIP)- Director Health Services Jammu Dr. Hamid Zargar today convened a District-Level review meeting to assess the implementation of Health Programmes here in the Conference Hall, Sub-District Hospital Bhaderwah. The meeting was attended by Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Om Kumar, Dy CMO Dr Sat Lal Manhas, Medical Superintendent AH GMC Doda, Block Medical Officers, District and Block Programme Management Units (DPMU/BPMUs) and other senior health officials and staff. At ...

Rajouri admin pays glowing tributes to Martyr ADDC Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa

10/06/2025
Rajouri, June 09 (KIP)-In a solemn and heartfelt tribute, the District Administration Rajouri, under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma, organized a memorial function to pay homage to Martyr Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa, who laid down his life in the line of duty amid enemy shelling. The event was marked by the presence of the bereaved family of the martyr and attended by District Development Council Chairperson Advocate Naseem...

Mission YUVA: First DLIC meeting approves 30 business proposals at Samba

10/06/2025
Samba,June 09 (KIP)-The first meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) for Mission YUVA was convened here today. District Development Commissioner Rajesh Sharma chaired the meeting to review and approve applications submitted under the Mission YUVA scheme by the Small Business Development Unit (SBDU) and assess the applications forwarded by Business Help Desks (BHDs). The meeting was attended by General Manager District Industries Centre, AD Employment, District Nodal O...

Secretary School Education Department holds introductory-cum-review meeting at Jammu

07/06/2025
Jammu, June 07 (KIP)- Secretary, School Education, Ram Niwas Sharma, today convened an introductory-cum-review meeting with the senior functionaries of the Directorate of School Education, Jammu. Director, School Education Jammu, Dr Javaid Naseem Chowdhary, Joint Director, Subah Mehta, Personnel Officer Manisha, Chief Accounts Officer, Monika Sharma, Senior Law Officer, D P Chhibber besides others attended the meeting. The Secretary had discussion on various issues concerning the trans...

Eid-ul-Adha celebrated with religious fervor across Ramban

07/06/2025
Ramban, June 07 (KIP)-Eid-ul-Adha was celebrated with deep religious fervor and festive spirit across Ramban district, as communities gathered to mark the auspicious occasion with devotion and unity. The largest congregations were witnessed at Jamia Masjid Sharif Ramban, Eidgahs in Banihal, Gool and Batote, where hundreds of devotees offered Namaz-e-Eid and prayed for peace, prosperity and the well-being of the Union Territory and the Nation. Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaud...

Eid-ul-Azha celebrated with religious fervor, enthusiasm in Kishtwar

07/06/2025
Kishtwar, June 07 (KIP)-The 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 Nimaz-e-Eid, praying for peace, prosperity and the overall development of Kishtwar and the Jammu & Kashmir. Comprehensive arrangements including security and logistical measures were meticulously organized by the district and police administration to ensure the smooth and safe observ...

AIF expresses concern over exclusion of key Tribal Welfare officials from High Powered Committee

07/06/2025
Jammu, June 07 (KIP)-Today, All India Confederation of SC, ST & OBC Organizations expressed serious concern over non-inclusion of Hon’ble Minister-in-Charge of Tribal Affairs and Administrative Secretary, Tribal Welfare Department in the recently reconstituted High Powered Vigilance & Monitoring Committee. The mandate of this Committee is to oversee the implementation of SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 as per Government Order No. 670-JK(GAD)2025 dated 04.06.2025 issued by General A...