02/09/2025
Srinagar, September 01 (KIP)-Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today laid the e-foundation stone for the construction of Teachers Quarters at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Khull in DH Pora area of district Kulgam.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said the initiative will go a long way in improving the academic atmosphere by ensuring proper accommodation facilities for teachers. She added that the move will help enhance t...
01/09/2025
Srinagar, September 01 (KIP)-Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg reviewed the physical & financial status of Srinagar Smart City projects in a meeting held here, today.
Besides, Commissioner SMC Fazlul Haseeb, the meeting was attended by Chief Engineers of I&FC, KPDCL, PWD R&B, SSCL, Joint Commissioner SMC, General Manager Finance, SSCL, General Manager P&UD, SSCL, Superintending Engineers, Executive Engineer Srinagar Smart City Limited and other officers.
At the ...
01/09/2025
Srinagar, September 01 (KIP)- In order to take stock of the physical and financial achievements under all projects of Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP), CAPEX, CSSs and NABARD, Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah today convened a meeting of officers of the department at Agriculture Complex Lalmandi, Srinagar.
The meeting in detail discussed the implementation of projects under the HADP, besides centrally sponsored schemes being implemented by the department were...
01/09/2025
Ganderbal,September 01 (KIP)-Dr. Nisar Ahmad Mir today assumed charge as Registrar of the Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir).
Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath welcomed Dr. Nisar Ahmad Mir and described his joining as the beginning of a new chapter in the university’s administrative and academic journey. He said that with the joining of Dr. Nisar, the university is looking forward to entering a new era of reform, and academic distinction, strengthening its place among the natio...
01/09/2025
Srinagar, September 01 (KIP)- Continuing its efforts to curb the menace of drug abuse, J&K Police, under the Civic Action Programme 2024-25, organized medical awareness camps at Community Health Centre Yaripora and Primary Health Centre Devsar. The initiative was aimed at sensitizing the public about the harmful effects of substance abuse and encouraging a collective response to this growing challenge.
The camps witnessed enthusiastic participation from medical professionals, police pers...
01/09/2025
Kulgam, September 01 (KIP)-The week-long Ganesh Chaturthi Mahotsav organized by the Vessu Welfare Committee, K.P. Colony Vessu, concluded today with a grand Ganesh Visarjan procession and cultural events.Expressing gratitude, the leadership of Vessu Welfare Committee acknowledged the generous support of Bhau Saheb Rangari Trust Pune and philanthropist Sh. Punit Balan.
The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. On this auspicious day, a colorful cultural ...
01/09/2025
Srinagar, September 01 (KIP)-The J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Monday reiterated Congress Party’s commitment to bring back statehood, dignity and honour of J&K, besides ensuring justice to people, who have been pushed towards darkness in every respect by the BJP Govt at Centre.
He said this while presiding over a meeting of Coordinators and Districts of Kashmir province at Srinagar party Office in which Senior Congress Leaders, legislators and ex. Legis...
01/09/2025
Srinagar, August 31 (KIP)-Police in Kulgam have solved a hit & run case by arresting an accused driver involved in the commission of crime. Vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized.
On 24/08/2025, at Nipora near Grid Station, a pedestrian Smt. Zeba Banoo wife of Gh Hassan Sheikh resident of Zainpora, Shopian was hit by an unknown vehicle and later she succumbed to her injuries at SKIMS Hospital. Subsequently, a case under relevant sections of Law was registered at Pol...
31/08/2025
Srinagar, August 30 (KIP)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, under the leadership of General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, convened an organizational meeting at Church Lane, Srinagar.
The primary focus of the meeting was to further strengthen the party’s organizational structure, streamline coordination, and chalk out future strategies to deepen the BJP’s presence and influence across the Kashmir region.
Ashok Koul, while chairing the meeting, emphasized the need fo...
31/08/2025
Ganderbal, August 30 (KIP)-Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) celebrated the National Sports Day by hosting a series of activities, organized by the Department of Physical Education, School of Education here Friday.
The festivities began with registrations for several sporting events and a collective National Sports Day pledge, as guests and participants pledged to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship and fitness.
Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath and Dean Academic Affairs Pro...
31/08/2025
Ganderbal, August 30 (KIP)- The annual Gangbal Yatra commenced today with great religious fervor after being ceremoniously flagged-off by the Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg, from Naranag Temple, Ganderbal.
Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore; SSP Ganderbal, Khalil Poswal, besides other civil and police officials were present on the occasion.
A group of pilgrims from the Kashmiri Pandit community began their spiritual journey from the historic Naranag templ...
31/08/2025
Srinagar, August 30 (KIP)-Under the patronage of Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), and under the guidance of the Chairperson and Members of the Governing Committee, the Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy organized a one-day training programme on “Cyber Laws & Appreciation and Handling of Digital Evidence” for the Judicial Officers of Kashmir Province and the Union Territory of Ladakh.
The inaugural proce...
29/08/2025
Srinagar, August 29 (KIP)-Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD)and Panchayati Raj, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the implementation of flagship initiatives under the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA).
The review covered progress under the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0, construction of Panchayat Ghars (PGs), co-location of Common Service Centres (CSCs), functioning of Panchayat Learning Centres (PLCs), Model Women-Friendly Pan...
29/08/2025
Srinagar, August 29 (KIP)- Secretary, Transport, Avny Lavasa today conducted surprise inspection of State Motor Garages (SMG), Bemina here and took stock of its functioning.
During the visit, the Secretary inspected Regional Workshop, Traffic Control Unit, and various administrative sections of the department. She interacted with officers and officials and closely reviewed the facilities available for repair, maintenance, and management of the government vehicle fleet.
During the insp...
28/08/2025
Srinagar, August 28 (KIP)- The National Child Development Council (NCDC) held a top-level Core Committee meeting during the week, making a strong call for action to end India's time-honored and deadly dowry tradition. At the meeting, NCDC women's empowerment leaders, educators, and social activists came together to focus on recent dowry tragedies and stress the urgency for cultural as well as legal change.
Central to the debate was the sad history of Rithanya, a young woman from Tirupur,...
28/08/2025
Srinagar, August 28 (KIP)-In view of the continuous adverse weather conditions, Police in Kulgam, in close coordination with the District Administration, has launched a comprehensive response mechanism to ensure the safety, mobility, and well-being of residents.
Police teams under close supervision of SSP Kulgam have been deployed across the district to respond to rain-related challenges in scenario wherein stranded civilians, especially in low-lying and waterlogged areas need evacuation, ...
28/08/2025
Budgam, August 28 (KIP)-District Development Commissioner (DDC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, today inspected a workshop on digitisation of Jamabandis, GIS Mapping of Land Records, and updation of Mutations held at Sheikh-ul-Alam Hall, Budgam.
The workshop is part of a series of programs being conducted across all nine tehsils of Budgam i.e, Khag, Beerwah, Budgam, Narbal, Magam, Chadoora, Charar-i-Sharief, B.K. Pora and Khansahib, aimed at training revenue staff and sensitizing stakeho...
28/08/2025
Budgam, August 28 (KIP)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, today convened a meeting on the Jammu and Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement in Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) and the Integrated Sheep Development Scheme (ISDS) at the DC office complex Budgam.
The meeting aimed to evaluate and approve eligible applications received from various Agriculture and Allied Departments.
After thorough deliberations, DC approved 132 applications under JKCIP, in...
27/08/2025
Srinagar, August 27 (KIP)-Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau received a written complaint alleging therein that one Mohammad Irfan Ganaie, Junior Engineer of electric Department posted at Pakherpora Charar-i-sharief area is demanding ₹5000 as bribe through other two subordinate employee, for relocation of HT line passing adjacent to the house of complainant.
The complainant, unwilling to pay the bribe, approached ACB to take legal action. Consequent upon the information and in orde...
27/08/2025
Ganderbal,August 27 (KIP)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, today chaired a meeting to review the overall functioning of the Rural Development Department (RDD) in the district.
The meeting reviewed the submission of estimates for various works approved under CAPEX 2025–26, functioning of Panchayat Ghars, and the status of projects under Solid Waste Management (SWM), Plastic Waste Management, Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), and Community Sanitary Complexes (CSCs) across the dist...
27/08/2025
Srinagar, August 27 (KIP)-In view of the inclement weather across Kashmir division, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg convened an urgent meeting to assess the readiness of departments & district administrations to respond to any emergency and potential threat of floods in low-lying areas.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners, Commissioner SMC, CEO ERA, and senior officials from various key departments including ULB, FCS&CA, Education, IMD, Radio Kashmir, Do...
27/08/2025
Srinagar, August 27 (KIP)- According to a notification issued by the Registrar Recruitment, J&K High court, in view of the inclement weather and heavy rainfall, it is hereby notified for information of all the candidates who had to appear in the online CBT Examination for the post of Reader, Level-8 (47600-151800) advertised pursuant to Advertisement Notification No. 02 of 2025/RR/RC dated 26.05.2025, that the examination for the said post which was scheduled to be held on 28.08.2025 in diffe...
27/08/2025
Srinagar, August 27 (KIP)- In the aftermath of heavy rainfall, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today visited major healthcare institutions of Srinagar city to evaluate the medical supplies and other essential facilities available for the public.
During the visit, Minister Sakeena visited Lal Ded Hospital Srinagar and took comprehensive assessment of its various hospital departments like emergency services, OPD, maternity and child care units, diagnostic labs as well...
27/08/2025
Srinagar, August 27 (KIP)- Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology, Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana today chaired a high-level meeting to review the flood preparedness and response mechanism across Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by Advisor to Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, DIG, Rajiv Pandey, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Akshay Labroo, officers from Irrigation & Flood Control department and other concerned office...
26/08/2025
Srinagar, August 26 (KIP)-The Jammu & Kashmir Contractors Coordination Committee (JKCCC), Chairman Ghulam Jeelani Purza, has strongly urged the Jammu & Kashmir government to take urgent steps to revive stalled developmental works by lifting the ongoing ban on raw materials, clearing pending contractor payments and resolving long-standing mining policy issues.
In a press statement, JKCCC Chairman Jeelani Purza revealed that the Government of India has sanctioned projects worth over ₹10,000...
26/08/2025
Srinagar, August 26 (KIP)-The Indian Dental Association (IDA) Kashmir central branch successfully hosted Dentavision 2025 at Hotel Sarovar Premiere, Srinagar, bringing together an unprecedented gathering of dental professionals, academicians, policymakers, innovators, and young practitioners. Themed “Innovate, Integrate, Inspire – The Future of Dentistry in J&K”, the summit served as a platform to address the pressing challenges of oral healthcare in the Union Territory while laying down a ...