Javid Dar visits Nowgam and Natipora, extends condolences to bereaved families

16/11/2025
Srinagar, November 16 (KIP)- Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar today visited Nowgam and Natipora to offer condolences to the families of Mohd Shafi and Suhail Ahmad Rather, who tragically lost their lives in the recent explosion at Nowgam Police Station. During the visit, the Minister met the bereaved families, expressed solidarity with them in this hour of profound grief, and assured all possibl...

Awareness Session on Drug Menace Held at HKM GDC Bandipora

15/11/2025
Bandipora, November 15 (KIP)-Under the Nasha Mukht Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA), the College NCORD Cell in collaboration with the NSS Units of HKM Government Degree College Bandipora on Saturday organized an Awareness Session on Drug Menace. The programme was inaugurated by the Officiating Principal, Dr. Mubashir Hamid Mir, who highlighted the alarming rise in drug consumption and its slow yet pervasive spread in society. He elaborated on the social, cultural, economic, and physical consequences o...

Div Com Kashmir, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Visit SMHS, Ujala Hospitals

15/11/2025
Srinagar, November 15 (KIP)-Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg along with Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Akshay Labroo today visited SMHS Hospital and Ujala Hospital to enquire about the well-being of the persons injured in the accidental blast at Nowgam Police Station. During the visit, the Divisional Commissioner was briefed about the condition of the injured, treatment being provided to them and the progress of their recovery. He directed the concerned medical officers to ens...

Hakeem Yaseen expresses deep sorrow, calls Nowgam tragedy a wake-up call for stronger safety

15/11/2025
Srinagar, November 15 (KIP)- President of the Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Front (PDF), Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen, Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic explosion at Nowgam Police Station and extended heartfelt solidarity to all families affected by the incident. Calling the loss of lives “a painful moment for the entire Kashmir region,” he appreciated the swift response of rescue teams and medical staff who acted promptly to save lives and provide immediate care to the injured...

Div Com Kashmir Chairs Meeting on Handover of Centaur Lake View Hotel

15/11/2025
Srinagar, November 14 (KIP)- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting of the 'Committee for Handing Over of Centaur Lake View Hotel' to review the progress of the handover process. The meeting was attended by Commissioner SMC, Managing Director of JKTDC, Director SKICC, Secretary JKAACL, Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, and representatives from the KPDCL, JalShakti, R&B, Horticulture, Tourism, and Forest departments. During the meeting, detailed dis...

IUST wins 6th National Water Award for innovative water conservation

15/11/2025
Awantipora, November 14 (KIP)- The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) has been awarded the “Best Institution (other than school or college)” category of the 6th National Water Awards, announced by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. With this award, IUST joins a select group of national institutions recognised for translating the vision of “Water Secure India” into action on the ground. The award ceremony is scheduled for 18 November 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New ...

CUKashmir, CSK hold cancer awareness prog

15/11/2025
Ganderbal, November 14 (KIP)-Health Centre and the School of Life Sciences (SLS), Central University of Kashmir (CUK) in collaboration with the Cancer Society of Kashmir (CSK), organized a Cancer Awareness Programme to observe National Cancer Awareness Day, at Science Campus, Nunar on Thursday. In his welcome address, Dr. Abid Ahmad Sofi, Medical Officer and Incharge, Health Centre, emphasized the importance of regular health checkups, early screening, and collective responsibility in sp...

Police initiates enquiry into vehicle transactions involving suspicious entities in Awantipora

15/11/2025
Srinagar, November 14 (Scoop News)- In order to curb the possible misuse of vehicles for unlawful activities, Police in Awantipora has initiated a comprehensive enquiry across the Police District. SDPOs along with SHOs visited all car dealers operating within their respective jurisdictions and checked details regarding the sale and purchase of vehicles by them. The enquiry also focuses on instances where multiple vehicles have been purchased by a single individual. Officers also ensured pr...

Police attaches property in Awantipora of separatist presently in POK

15/11/2025
Srinagar, November 14 (KIP)-Police in Awantipora have attached a residential house along with 04 marlas of land, falling under Survey No. 4008, belonging to separatist of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League namely Mohd Yaqoob Sheikh son of Abdul Salam Sheikh resident of Namblabal Pampore, who is presently residing in POK. The attachment has been carried out on the orders of the Hon'ble Court of Addl. Sessions Pulwama (Special Designated Court under NIA Act). This action has been taken in connec...

DC Srinagar, SMC Commissioner reviews traffic decongestion measures in the city

13/11/2025
Srinagar, November 13 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo along with Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation(SMC) Thursday chaired a comprehensive meeting at Conference Hall of the DC Office to deliberate on key matters related to decongestion of traffic in the city. SSP Traffic, Aijaz Ahmad, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Aadil Fareed, Regional Transport Officer Kashmir, Qazi Irfan; Chief Planning Officer, Fay...

Law Students of Central University of Kashmir visits Police Station Kheerbawani

13/11/2025
Srinagar, November 13 (KIP)- As part of an academic exposure initiative, around (60) Law students from the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) today visited Police Station Kheerbawani. The visit was aimed at providing students with firsthand insight into the functioning, structure, and practical aspects of policing and criminal justice administration. During the visit, the students had an interactive session with SSP Ganderbal Shri Khalil Ahmad Poswal-JKPS, who briefed them about the role,...

J&K Police continues action against terror ecosystem in Pulwama

13/11/2025
Srinagar, November 13 (KIP)- J&K Police today carried out coordinated Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs) at multiple suspected locations across the district as part of its ongoing campaign against anti-national elements, including JKNOP and other subversive networks. The operations aimed to identify and trace individuals involved in unlawful and anti-national activities, strengthen surveillance, and ensure overall public safety. Several premises were searched, and identities of numerous...

J&K Police continues crackdown on terror ecosystem

13/11/2025
= Srinagar, November 13 (KIP)- Continuing its sustained efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem and its support structures, J&K Police conducted extensive searches at multiple locations across the district linked with members and associates of (JeI) & (JKNOPs) in Shopian. The searches are part of the ongoing crackdown aimed at identifying individuals and networks involved in providing any kind of assistance, logistical or financial, to terror-related activities. Operations are being carr...

J&K Police intensify action against terror network in Baramulla

13/11/2025
Srinagar, November 13 (KIP)- J&K Police in Baramulla executed a series of meticulously coordinated preventive operations across the district. The concerted initiative was aimed at fortifying internal security architecture, neutralizing subversive and law-defying elements, and reinforcing the overall climate of public order and civic assurance. During these operations, the following actions were undertaken: 06 individuals linked with subversive networks were brought to Police stations and b...

35 Kashmir craftsmen to participate in India Int’l Trade Fair in New Delhi

13/11/2025
Srinagar,November 13 (KIP)- In order to provide direct marketing linkage, as many as 35 artisans and weavers from Kashmir are participating in the 44th edition of the prestigious India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025, scheduled from November 14 to 27 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), IITF is country’s biggest and most celebrated trade-cum-consumer fair, attracting lakhs of visitors annually. In a press statement issued here t...

CUKashmir celebrates National Education Day

13/11/2025
Ganderbal, November 12 (KIP)-School of Education (SoE), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), Tuesday celebrated National Education Day to commemorate the 137th birth anniversary of the first Education Minister of Independent India—Maulana Abul Kalam Azad—at Tulmulla campus here. In his keynote address, Prof. Syed Zahoor Ahmad Geelani, Dean and Head, SoE, said, “Maulana Azad was instrumental in establishing the modern education system in independent India in terms of prioritising th...

J&K Police Conduct major crackdown on Jamaat-e-Islami Network in Sopore

13/11/2025
Srinagar, November 12 (KIP)-In a major coordinated operation, J&K Police carried out a series of search operations across multiple locations in Police District Sopore, targeting individuals and premises linked with the proscribed organization Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), banned under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). In a district-wide counter–terror and separatist ecosystem action, simultaneous raids were conducted at over 30 plus locations across Sopore, Zaingeer, and Rafiabad...

Satish Sharma holds meeting with Western Bus Union

13/11/2025
Srinagar, November 12 (KIP)-In a significant step towards addressing the long-pending concerns of the Transport fraternity, Minister for Transport, FCS&CA, Youth Services and Sports, IT, Satish Sharma today convened a detailed meeting with the representatives of Western Bus Union. The delegation, led by the President of the Association, apprised the Minister of various operational and administrative challenges being faced by transporters across different routes and districts of the region. ...

Sakeena Itoo assesses various issues on fee fixation, regulation of Private Schools across J&K

13/11/2025
Srinagar, November 12 (KIP)-Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to assess the issues related to fee fixation and regulation of Private Schools across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Secretary School Education department, Ram Niwas Sharma; Director School Education Kashmir, Naseer Ahmad Wani; Secretary JKBOSE, Ghulam Hassan Sheikh; Director School Education Jammu, Dr. Naseem Javai...

Muslim man donates land for toilet block of Sharda Temple at LoC Teetwal Kashmir

12/11/2025
New Delhi/Srinagar, November 12 (KIP)-A muslim man from Teetwal Karnah has donated a small piece of land for construction of Toilet block for Sharda Temple LoC Teetwal, Kashmir. Ajaz Khan carried land papers from Teetwal on behalf of Ghyasuddin , a local who has donated 1 marla of land for Toilet Block at Sharda Temple & Gurdwara at LOC Teetwal Karnah, Kashmir. All India Kashmiri Samaj Regd.(AIKS) felicitated Ajaz Khan today at a kashmiri samaj event held in New Delhi. "We are grateful to ...

PDF President Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen condemns Red Fort attack

12/11/2025
Srinagar, November 11 (KIP)-Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Tuesday expressed deep shock and grief over the terror attack at Red Fort, in which several innocent people were killed and many others sustained serious injuries. In a statement issued to the press, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen described the incident as a barbaric and cowardly act carried out by enemies of peace and humanity. He said the perpetrators of suc...

Police conducts extensive vehicle checking drives in Pulwama

12/11/2025
Srinagar, November 11 (KIP)- Police in Pulwama conducted extensive vehicle checking drives across various parts of the district. All permanent nakas remained active, while additional temporary nakas were established at key locations to strengthen security and monitor the movement of suspicious persons and vehicles. The drive aimed to curb illegal activities, enhance road safety, and enforce traffic and security regulations effectively. Police teams inspected vehicles for valid documents, sus...

Police intensify vehicle checking on NH-44 and other key routes in Awantipora

12/11/2025
Srinagar, November 11 (KIP)-To ensure maintenance of peace and public order, Police in Awantipora have intensified vehicle checking on NH-44 and other important arterial roads across the Police District. The checking drives are being conducted to monitor the movement of suspicious persons and vehicles, and to prevent the transportation of any contraband or unlawful material. These measures are part of the continuous efforts of J&K Police to strengthen security, enhance public safety, an...

JKPP & UPP join hands for providing formidable political alternative to people of Kashmir

11/11/2025
Srinagar, November 11 (KIP)-JK People's Party Chief Sheeban Ashai, United People's Party Supremo Dr Sandeep Mawa join hands for providing a formidable political alternative to the people of Jammu & Kashmir. Reflecting upon the trajectory of Kashmir politics of last one century from 1929 to 2025 both leaders delineated cardinal events of history thanks to which kashmiris have reached where they are today. Ashai censured treacherous role of local parties & himalayan blunders of New Delhi for t...

DC Kulgam Reviews Patient Care Services at District Hospital

11/11/2025
Kulgam, November 11 (KIP)-To ensure better healthcare facilities in the district, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan , today visited District Hospital (DH) Kulgam to take stock of ongoing health projects and patient care services. During the visit, the DC expressed satisfaction over the progress of the 50-bedded Emergency Critical Care Unit, and also reviewed the additional block for maternity and child health, renovation and upgradation of the main hospital building, new tick...

J&K Police busts an inter-state and transnational terror module

11/11/2025
Srinagar, November 10 (KIP)-In a major Counter Terrorism success, , linked with proscribed terrorist organizations, Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH). The operation has led to the arrest of key operatives and recovery of a massive cache of arms, ammunition and explosives, during coordinated searches in J&K and other states. On 19.10.2025, multiple JeM posters were found pasted at different locations in Bunpora Nowgam, Srinagar threatening and intimidating Police and...

IUST Celebrates 20th Foundation Day: CM inaugurates IUST Radio Station

11/11/2025
Awantipora, November 10 (KIP)- The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) celebrated its 20th Foundation Day today with a special commemorative programme held at the University Campus. Jenab Omar Abdullah, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Jenab Nasir Aslam Wani, Advisor to the Chief Minister, and Javid Ahmad Dar, Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments attende...

DC Ganderbal hands over Sanction letters to beneficiaries under BLC component of PMAY-U 2.0

11/11/2025
Ganderbal, November 10 (KIP)-In a significant step aimed to pave way for setting up of dwelling units for the economically weaker sections of society, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore in presence of Executive Officer, Municipal Council Ganderbal handed over sanction letters to seven beneficiaries under the Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC) component of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0, here. Speaking on the occasion, the DC emphasized that the primary obj...

Satish Sharma lays foundation for upgradation of playfield at Radpora

10/11/2025
Srinagar, November 10 (KIP)- In a major push towards strengthening sports infrastructure in the heart of Srinagar, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science & Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma today laid the foundation stone for upgradation of playfield at Radpora and other adjoining playfields by way of seating tiers at an estimated project cost of ₹100.00 lakh. The foundation stone was laid by th...

Birsa Munda’s ideals continue to inspire BJP’s mission for tribal welfare:Ashok Koul

10/11/2025
Jammu, November 10 (KIP)-The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Scheduled Tribe (ST) Morcha, Jammu and Kashmir, organized a programme at Gujjar Desh Charitable Trust, Jammu, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and to highlight his immense contribution as a great Adivasi hero and freedom fighter who championed the cause of tribal dignity, rights, and identity. Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), J&K BJP, chaired the programme, which was also addressed by Haroon C...