21/04/2026
Awantipora, April 20 (KIP)-The Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Awantipora, is set to celebrate Earth Day 2026 on April 22, with the aim of engaging youth and other stakeholders in environmental sustainability and responsible stewardship. This year’s celebrations will be held under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet.”
Ms. Sakina Masood Itoo, Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education, School Education, Health & Medical Education & Social Welfare Departments, will grace the occ...
21/04/2026
Srinagar, April 20 (KIP)-In a major advancement in sustainable infrastructure engineering, the National Institute of Technology Srinagar has been granted a patent by the Patent Office, Government of India, for a novel material system titled “Zinc-Coordinated Porphyrin-Integrated Geocomposite Systems for Sustainable Pavement Engineering.”
The patent has been awarded to a research team led by Dr. Vivek (Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering) and Dr. Ravi Kumar (Assistant Professor, Departme...
21/04/2026
Srinagar, April 20 (KIP)- Continuing its sustained crackdown on drug trafficking under the ongoing 100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, J&K Police intensify enforcement drive, arresting 11 drug peddlers and seizing substantial contraband and cash in separate operations across the valley.
J&K Police in Anantnag arrested three drug peddlers in two separate operations. In the first operation, a police team from Police Station Bijbehara, during routine naka checking at Tulkhan Bridge, in...
21/04/2026
Srinagar, April 20 (KIP)- The Deputy Inspector General of Police, South Kashmir Range (SKR), Shri Javaid Iqbal Mattoo-IPS, today visited District Pulwama and chaired a comprehensive crime and security review meeting at the Conference Hall of District Police Lines (DPL) Pulwama. The meeting was attended by SSP Pulwama Ms. Tanushree-IPS along with other senior officers of Pulwama Police, including supervisory officers, SHOs, and investigating officers.
During the meeting, a detailed revie...
21/04/2026
Srinagar, April 20 (KIP)- In a swift and well-coordinated action based on credible inputs, Police in Pattan unearthed a gambling setup and apprehended four individuals involved in the illegal activity.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Mohd Aslam Shah son of Mohd Ismail Shah resident of Malpora, Pattan, Aijaz Ahmad Shah son of Ab Rehman Shah resident of Nehalpora, Pattan, Shabir Ahmad Gojri son of Mohd Subhan Gojri resident of Pattan and Irfan Ahmad Bhat son of Hilal Ahmad...
20/04/2026
Awantipora, April 20 (KIP)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), under its Community Connect Initiative, organised an Autism Awareness Programme at SDH Tral, Aripal, and Dadasara. The programme was organised by Syed Mantaqi Memorial College of Nursing and Medical Technology with the aim of spreading awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) among the local community, promoting early identification and intervention for children with developmental difficulties, reducing ...
19/04/2026
Srinagar, April 19 (KIP)-In a major boost to its global academic standing, the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar made a strong impression at the prestigious SAE World Congress 2026 held in Detroit, Michigan, USA, with its faculty presenting cutting-edge research on sustainable mobility and advanced automotive systems.
Representing the institute, Dr. Harveer Singh Pali and Dr. Noor Zaman Khan, faculty advisors of the SAE Collegiate Club from the Department of Mechanical Engineer...
19/04/2026
Srinagar, April 19 (KIP)-In a significant breakthrough, Police in Budgam have solved a theft case registered at Police Station Chadoora and recovered stolen copper utensils, while apprehending the accused persons involved in the commission of the offence.
During the course of investigation of FIR No. 32/2026 under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Police Station Chadoora, multiple raids were conducted at various locations, including shops, to trace and recover the s...
19/04/2026
Srinagar, April 19 (KIP)-Executive Engineer, Power Distribution Kashmir has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Bemina- Fatehkadal line and 33 kV Bemina- Barbarshah line will be observed due to which power supply to KK Moulla, Nowpora, Bohri Kadal, BB Shah, Badademb, Bishembarnagar Gousia Hospital, Naisadak, Barbarshah, Exchange. Basant Bagh, Car Parking, Maisuma Bazar and adjoining areas will be affected from 08 AM to 03 PM on 22, 27 & 30 April 2026.
Likewise, shutdown 'hof 33 KV Beerw...
19/04/2026
Budgam,April 18 (KIP)-A dignified book release ceremony was held today at Cardiff School, Charar-i-Sharief, organised by Kashmir Markazi Adab wa Saqafat, where a new literary work by noted writer Sofi Abdul Rasheed was formally unveiled.
In a rich gathering marked by literary depth and intellectual exchange, the ceremony was graced by renowned poet and writer Ayaaz Rasool Nazki, former Secretary J&K Cultural Academy Dr. Rafiq Masoodi, noted poet and former Head of the Department of Kashm...
19/04/2026
Srinagar, April 18 (KIP)-Continuing its efforts under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, J&K Police arrested 05 drug peddlers in multiple operations in Anantnag, Sopore and recovered significant quantity of contraband substances from their possession.
In Anantnag, J&K Police has intensified its drive against drug peddling and narcotics smuggling, leading to the arrest of four accused persons and recovery of significant quantities of contraband substances. A Police party of Police Stati...
19/04/2026
Srinagar, April 18 (KIP)-The Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) today held a meeting of its Working Committee in Srinagar, presided over by Vice President Adv. G. N. Shaheen and was attended by General Secretary PrinceParveez Shah, Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi, State Secretay Sheikh Ashiq, Spokesperson Firdouse Baba, Muzaffar Dar, Zameer Dakroo, Tauseef Nisar, Auqib Mushtaq Ganaie, Ajaz Lone , Naseer Ahmad Rather , Mohammad Akbar , Haji Muneer Ahmad , Ajaz Thakur , Reyaz Majeed , Farooq Ahmad Sha...
19/04/2026
Srinagar, April 18 (KIP)-Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo along with Senior Superintendent of Police, Sandeep Chakraborty on Saturday morning visited Haj House, Bemina where 1st batch of Hajj Pilgrims left in Buses for Srinagar International Airport.
Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Cief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, SDM, West, Irfan Bahadur, Executive Officer, J&K Haj Committee, Dr. Shujaat Ahmad Qureshi, SP, West Imtiyaz, CMO Srinagar & other senio...
19/04/2026
Srinagar, April 18 (KIP)-Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Commissioner, Faz Lul Haseeb, and Principal Census Officer (Urban) Srinagar, today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess preparedness for the forthcoming Census 2027 at Municipal Central Office, Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
All district officers participated in the meeting, wherein a comprehensive review of preparedness was undertaken. The discussions primarily focused on strengthening inter-departmental coordination and en...
18/04/2026
Srinagar, April 17 (KIP)-The Rajbhasha Cell of National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Friday concluded the Rajbhasha Saptah, held from April 13 to 17, featuring a series of engaging activities and competitions on campus.
As part of the week-long programme, various competitions, including Administrative Vocabulary and Essay Writing were organized for the ministerial staff to promote the use of Rajbhasha in official work.
The events witnessed enthusiastic participation, with e...
17/04/2026
Awantipora, April 17 (KIP)- The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Good Governance (CGG), Hyderabad, marking a significant step towards strengthening collaboration in the areas of good governance, public policy, and institutional capacity building.
The MoU was formally exchanged by the Registrar, IUST, on behalf of the University, and Shri Ravi Gupta, IPS, Director General, CGG Hyderabad, in the presence of Ad...
17/04/2026
Srinagar, April 17 (KIP)-Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today conducted a comprehensive review of the progress on the 60 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Noorbagh, along with other major ongoing projects being executed by the Urban Environmental Engineering Department (UEED) in Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo; Chief Engineer, KPDCL; Superintending Engineer, UEED; Executive Engineer, R&B; representatives from NBCC; and other...
17/04/2026
Anantnag, April 17 (KIP)- The annual Urs of the revered saint Hazrat Baba Hyder Reshi, popularly known as Reshmol Sahab (RA), commenced today with religious fervour at the Ziyarat Sharief in Anantnag.
As per long standing tradition, the Urs will be observed for a period of six days, attracting a large number of devotees from across the region. The first day marked the arrival of a number of devotees from different places who thronged the shrine to make prayers and pay their obesiance.
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17/04/2026
Srinagar, April 16 (KIP)- Continuing its sustained drive under the ongoing “Nasha-Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan”, Police achieved major success in multiple operations carried out across the valley, leading to arrest of thirteen drug peddlers, and recovery of a significant quantity of contraband substances.
In Anantnag, acting on specific information, a police party from Police Station Srigufwara conducted a raid at the residence of Nisar Ahmad Nadaf resident of Dachigam Srigufwara, and rec...
17/04/2026
Srinagar, April 16 (KIP)-The National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI), Chandigarh Extended Region Chapter, in collaboration with the Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, and Society for the Promotion of Science and Technology in India, on Thursday, organized an inspiring Special Lecture Series at NIT Srinagar.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, scholars, and faculty members from various institutions of Valley. The event wa...
17/04/2026
Srinagar, April 16 (KIP)- The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), in collaboration with Government Degree College (GDC) Ganderbal, successfully organized an awareness programme on Anti-Ragging Laws and Complaint Mechanisms on 16 April 2026 in the college conference hall.
The programme was moderated by Dr. Jamsheeda Akhter, Head of the Department of Urdu and NSS Programme Officer, who ensured the smooth flow of the session. Prof Fouzia Fatima, principal of the college, in her addres...
16/04/2026
Srinagar, Jammu, April 16 (KIP)- Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), J&K BJP, paid rich tributes to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar while addressing a seminar held at Amar Singh Club in Srinagar.
J&K BJP State General Secretary Mohammad Anwar Khan, J&K BJP State Secretaries Mudasir Wani and Arif Raja, Programme Incharge & Spokesperson Er. Sahil Bashir, along with other State Office Bearers and Senior Leaders, were present on the occasion.
Ashok Koul, addressing party leaders and participa...