12/07/2025
Kulgam,July 12 (KIP)- Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, inaugurated the Common Raw Water Main (CRWM) for three major water supply schemes including Dranbal Waripora, H N Guri and C S Rather at Dadran, Noorabad, D H Pora here today.
The project, completed with at a cost of Rs. 7.42 crore, Rs. 1.71 crore and Rs. 1.22 crore respectively, will tap raw water from two alpine lakes of Pir Panchal, Bramha Sar and Chir Sar and carry it to a water t...
12/07/2025
Srinagar, July 12 (KIP)-In a landmark moment for Jammu and Kashmir, Ms. Bilquis Mir, a trailblazer in Indian water sports and the country’s first woman Olympic jury member (Paris 2024), has been nominated as the Competition Director for the First Khelo India Water Sports Games, slated to be held in Srinagar from August 21 to 23, 2025. The nomination was formally conveyed by the Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association (IKCA), which is recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Go...
11/07/2025
Srinagar, July 11 (KIP)-Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (M), J&K, Dr Arvind Karwani, inspected several transit accommodation sites for PM Package Employees under construction in the North Central and South Kashmir.
Dr Karwani, while interacting with the site engineers, emphasized achieving the targets in a time bound manner. He particularly underlined the importance of speedy completion of allied works like boundary wall, internal roads and basic amenities at the sites, so that the ...
11/07/2025
Srinagar, July 11 (KIP)-A Two-Day International Conference on the theme “Urdu Shairi: Riwayat, Jidat aur Asri Taqaazay” (Udu Poetry: Tradition, Innovation, and Contemporary Demands) was organized by department of urdu, Government Degree College (GDC), Ganderbal on 9th and 10th July, 2025.
The event witnessed an intellectually vibrant atmosphere where scholars, poets, and researchers from across India and abroad came together in hybrid mode to explore the depth and dynamism of Urdu po...
11/07/2025
Srinagar, July 11 (KIP)- In a major boost to expand the pool of trained human resource, Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT), Srinagar, under the aegis of Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, has master trained around 11,000 carpet weavers from different districts, under various skill development programmes.
The weavers have been trained on modified carpet looms which shall go a long way in penetrating niche markets for the famed hand-knotted carpets, which is the second m...
11/07/2025
Srinagar, July 11 (KIP)- Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today paid rich tributes to the revered Madr-e-Meherban Begum Akbar Jehan Abdullah on her 25th death anniversary.
The Minister remembered her as a pillar of strength and a champion of social justice, who worked tirelessly for welfare and empowerment of all communities in Jammu and Kashmir.
Rana recalled Begum Akbar Jehan's immense contribution towards upliftment and we...
11/07/2025
Srinagar, July 11 (KIP)- In a significant step towards dismantling terror financing networks, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir conducted simultaneous search operations at three suspected locations in Jammu, Doda, and Handwara.
These meticulously executed searches aimed to secure critical evidence to unravel a complex conspiracy involving cross-border funding through cryptocurrency, designed to fuel terrorism and destabilize peace in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Th...
10/07/2025
Jammu, July 10 (KIP)-In a significant stride towards promoting youth sports and holistic development, the Director General of Youth Services and Sports (YSS) J&K, Anuradha Gupta, chaired a preliminary high-level meeting to discuss preparations for the 69th National School Games, set to be hosted in the Union Territory.
The meeting, attended by Joint Directors Vinakshi Koul and Abdul Rashid Kohli, Deputy Director Jitender Mishra, District Youth Services and Sports Officers, and section heads,...
10/07/2025
Srinagar,July 10 (KIP)-The Department of Youth Services and Sports (YSS) has successfully resumed inter-zonal and school-level competitions across multiple districts in Jammu and Kashmir, marking an energetic return after the summer break. These events highlight the department’s motive to fostering sportsmanship, physical fitness, and youth engagement.
In north Kashmir’s Bandipora, the Baseball (Girls U-17 & U-19) event commenced at HSS Nadihal with enthusiastic participation from various zo...
10/07/2025
Srinagar, July 10 (KIP)-The Legislative Committee on Environment of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today expressed serious concern over the environmental degradation and called for coordinated efforts to address the escalating crisis.
The meeting was presided over by Chairman of the Committee, Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami and attended by MLAs Peerzada Mohammad Syed, Yudhvir Sethi, Choudhary Zafar Ali Khatana, Peerzada Feroze Ahmad, Mushtaq Ahmad Guroo, Irshad Rasool Kar and members...
10/07/2025
Srinagar, July 10 (KIP)-Former Haj, Aquaf, and Education Minister and senior BJP leader Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali met with Dr. Darkashna Andrabi, Chairperson of the J&K Wakaf Board, in Srinagar today to discuss various issues related to Wakaf, including better management and utilization of Wakaf properties in the union territory. They also deliberated on several matters, including provisions of the New Wakaf Act and its ground-level implications.
He commended the steps taken by Dr. Andrabi to ...
10/07/2025
Srinagar, July 10 (KIP)-In a significant move to uphold the memory of Kashmir’s historic resistance, the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held a meeting at its headquarters, where the entire leadership unanimously resolved to visit the revered Mazar-e-Shuhada on July 13 to pay tribute to the 1931 Martyrs.
Addressing the gathering, vice president Sartaj Madni underscored the deep historical significance of the day, calling it a reminder of the people’s struggle against tyranny...
10/07/2025
Srinagar,July 09 (KIP)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today conducted a comprehensive onsite inspection of the ongoing construction works on Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) S R Gunj (Maharaj Gunj) in Shahr-e-Khaas area of the City.
During the comprehensive site visit, DC reviewed each construction component, assessed the current progress of the health facility being constructed. He also took stock of the pace and quality of the work.
While reviewing the progress, ...
10/07/2025
Srinagar, July 09 (KIP)-The Jal Shakti Department has issued promotion order for 23 Junior Engineers as Assistant Engineers, vide Government Order No. 167-JK (JSD) of 2025 dated July 7, 2025.
The promotion orders were issued by Additional Chief Secretary, Jal Shakti, Shaleen Kabra. The move is expected to enhance the human resource capacity besides improving the water supply management in Jammu & Kashmir.
Jal Shakti Minister, Javed Ahmed Rana, has congratulated the elevated engineers, e...
10/07/2025
Srinagar, July 09 (KIP)-Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment, Javed Ahmed Rana, today inaugurated the newly constructed Officer's Block at Deers Headquarters in Bemina, marking a significant step towards enhancing the department's infrastructure and operational efficiency.
The ceremony was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Forest, Ecology & Environment, Sheetal Nanda, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Suresh Kumar Gupta and other senior officers.
The building has been con...
08/07/2025
Srinagar, July 08 (KIP)- Minister for FCS&CA, Youth Services and Sports, IT & Transport, Satish Sharma, today launched Kashmir Super Football League 2025 besides unveiling the tournament trophy and official jerseys.
The launch event, held with great enthusiasm, marks a significant milestone in the sporting calendar of Jammu and Kashmir.
Commissioner Secretary Youth Services and Sports, Sarmad Hafiz; Secretary Sports Council, Nuzhat Gul; Chief Sports Officer Annisa Nabi; senior officer...
08/07/2025
Srinagar,July 08 (KIP)- The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) has successfully concluded a series of Management Development Programs (MDPs) across four districts under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme.
The initiative is being funded by the Union Ministry of MSME and implemented in the Union Territory by the Industries and Commerce Department, J&K.
The training programs, which commenced on June 30, 2025, were held simultaneously...
08/07/2025
Srinagar, July 08 (KIP)-The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu and Kashmir today paid heartfelt tributes to Shaheed Wasim Bari, his father Mohammad Bari, and his brother Umar Bari, who were martyred in a brutal terrorist attack in Bandipora this day. The tribute ceremony was held at the BJP Headquarters in J-53 Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar, in solemn remembrance of their supreme sacrifice and lifelong commitment to public service.
During the event, BJP leaders recalled the remarkable contribu...
07/07/2025
Srinagar, July 07 (KIP)-The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today convened a meeting to discuss various audit paras of the Housing and Urban Development department (HUDD) at the Assembly Complex here.
The meeting was presided over by Committee Chairman Sham Lal Sharma and attended by members Mubarak Gul, Nazir Ahmad Khan, Qaysar Jamshaid Lone, Javid Hassan Baig, Sajad Shaheen, Muzaffar Iqbal Khan and Altaf Ahmad Wani.
Principal Accountant General J&K, Commissioner Secretary HUDD, Dire...
07/07/2025
Kulgam,July 07 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan, on Monday chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the DC Office Complex here to assess the implementation and progress of Mission YUVA in the district.
During the meeting, detailed information was given on the status of Mission YUVA including number of applications received, processed, sanctioned and disbursed under various schemes of Mission YUVA.
DC took a case-wise review and stressed the importance of strong o...
07/07/2025
Awantipora, July 07 (KIP)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) and the Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRIUM), Srinagar, recently held their collaborative research meeting at RRIUM, Srinagar. The meeting was jointly led by Dr. Arsheed A. Ganaie, Coordinator, Centre for AYUSH Science, IUST, and Dr. Irfat Ara, Officer Incharge, RRIUM, and focused on reviewing existing collaborations while charting future joint initiatives aimed at integrating Unani medicine w...
07/07/2025
Srinagar, July 07 (KIP)-The Chairman of the Mechanical Irrigation & Flood Control Employees Federation (MI&FCEF) and Vice President of EJAC, Farooq Ahmad Khan, has strongly appealed to the Jammu and Kashmir Government to address key issues affecting the Irrigation & Flood Control Department.
In a statement issued to the press, Farooq Khan urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Jal Shakti Minister Javaid Ahmed Rana and Commissioner Secretary Shaleen Kabra to take immediate steps toward filling...
07/07/2025
Srinagar, July 07 (KIP)- People's Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to intervene and facilitate the immediate reopening of tourist destinations in Budgam district, including Yousmarg, Tosa Maidan, and Doodhpathri.
In a letter addressed to the Union Tourism Minister, Yaseen said the situati...