07/02/2026
Srinagar, February 07 (KIP)-Police has stepped up its drive against drug trafficking by freezing illegally acquired assets in NDPS case registered at Police Station Kupwara.
The action relates to case FIR No. 186/2025 registered under Sections 8/20 and 29 of the NDPS Act. During the investigation, police recovered a heroin-like substance along with cash amounting to ₹4,93,100/- (Rupees Four Lakh Ninety-Three Thousand One Hundred), suspected to be proceeds of narcotics trafficking.
Furth...
07/02/2026
Srinagar, February 07 (KIP)-President of the People’s Democratic Front (PDF) and former minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Friday came down heavily on the Omar Abdullah-led government, accusing it of presenting a “figure-heavy but people-light” Budget that has failed to address the most pressing concerns of Jammu and Kashmir’s working poor.
Reacting to the Chief Minister’s second annual Budget of Rs 1,13,767 crore (net), Yaseen said thousands of daily wagers, casual labourers, and anganwad...
06/02/2026
Srinagar, February 5, (KIP)-Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and President of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mehbooba Mufti, has welcomed the Union Railway Minister’s decision to keep the three proposed railway projects in the Kashmir Valley in abeyance, describing it as a much-needed relief for lakhs of agrarian families whose livelihoods were under threat.
In a letter addressed to Union Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Mehbooba Mufti said agriculture and horticultur...
05/02/2026
Ganderbal, February 05 (KIP)- With an aim to blend tradition with technology, the Design Innovation Centre (DIC), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), Wednesday started a 10-day workshop on “Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for Kashmiri Crafts,” for artisans at Tulmulla Campus here.
Inaugurating the workshop, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, described the event as a wonderful initiative to safeguard Kashmir’s cultural identity while strengthening livelihoods. Emphasising Kashmir’s...
04/02/2026
Srinagar, February 04 (KIP)- J&K Police organised a Cyber Awareness Programme at Townhall Beerwah with the objective of educating the general public, especially students and other stakeholders, about emerging cyber threats and safe online practices.
The programme was attended by the SHO Police Station Beerwah, cyber experts from Cyber Police Station Budgam, and members of the District Technical Team (DTT) Budgam.
During the programme, participants were sensitised about various forms o...
04/02/2026
Awantipora,February 04 (KIP)- The Centre for Good Governance and Policy Analysis (CGG&PA), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) in coordination with the Office of the Registrar today inaugurated a Two-Day Capacity Building Programme at the Rumi Library Conference Room, aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency and institutional governance.
The inaugural session was chaired by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, IUST, Prof. Dr. Shakeel Ramshoo, who stressed the importance of ad...
04/02/2026
Srinagar, February 04 (KIP)-Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that Shutdown of 33 KV Cheshmashahi-TRC Nedous Line will be observed due to which power supply to Dal, Paras Hospital, 33 KV installations of Rajbagh Tapline and adjoining areas from 10 AM to 03 PM on 08 February, 2026.
Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Bemina-JVC line will be observed due to which power supply to JVC Hospital, Children Hospital, State Motor Garage, Hajj House, Forensic Lab, PC Depot, Qamarwari, Bart...
04/02/2026
Gurez,February 04 (KIP)-The pristine snowscapes of Gurez Valley are now a vibrant classroom of ambition and movement as the 15-day Basic Ski Course, orchestrated by the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS), completed its third dynamic day. The air, crisp with winter, is now equally charged with the growing enthusiasm and disciplined energy of its young participants.
Wednesday session saw trainees transition from initial curiosity to active command, delving deeper into foundational...
04/02/2026
Bandipora, February 04 (KIP)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today chaired a meeting to review preparations for the WUCMA-centred Wullar Bird Watch Festival, scheduled between 9th-14th February, aimed at promoting eco-tourism and creating diversified livelihood opportunities for local communities.
The meeting was informed that all necessary instructions have been issued to the concerned departments.
Eco-guides and homestays are in readiness, while students have b...
04/02/2026
Srinagar, February 04 (KIP-President of the People’s Democratic Front (PDF) and former Minister, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen, on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the growing incidents of attacks and harassment of Kashmiri vendors in various parts of the country, stating that such assaults have alarmingly become the “new normal.”
In a statement issued here, Yaseen said Kashmiri traders, artisans, and daily wage earners earning their livelihood outside Jammu and Kashmir are increasingly bei...
03/02/2026
Srinagar, February 03 (KIP)-In order to prevent road accidents and take corrective measures, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo who is also Chairman of District Road Safety Committee and District Level Monitoring Committee (DRSC/ DLMC) today chaired a meeting here at the Meeting Hall of the DC office Complex.
SSP Traffic Police, Aijaz Ahmad; RTO Kashmir, Qazi Irfan; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz; Superintendent of Police, Umar Shah; Superintending Engi...
03/02/2026
Baramulla, February 03 (KIP)-Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa today inaugurated the vaccination programme for Haj Pilgrims 2026, conducted at the Associated Hospital, Government Medical College (GMC), Baramulla.
On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the arrangements at the vaccination centre to ensure smooth and timely vaccination of pilgrims.
Principal, GMC Baramulla; Chief Medical Officer, Baramulla; District Immunization Officer; Medical Superintendent; and other...
02/02/2026
Srinagar, February 02 (KIP)- President of the People’s Democratic Front (PDF) and former Minister, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen, on Sunday met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhavan and raised several pressing developmental and public welfare issues concerning various parts of Jammu and Kashmir, with particular emphasis on Budgam district and other neglected rural areas.
During the meeting, Yaseen drew the Lieutenant Governor’s attention to the prolonged ban on tourist activities at k...
02/02/2026
Dehradun,February 02 (KIP)-From the far reaches of north Kashmir to the roar of a national arena, Kupwara lived a moment it will remember for generations. At the All India Pencak Silat Championship 2025–26, held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand from 29th to 31st January, two young athletes turned years of struggle into symbols of hope—Zakir Hussain Wani winning Gold and Sozan Nazir claiming Silver for Kupwara.
Zakir’s Gold, Forged in Grit
Hailing from Batergam, Kupwara, Zakir Hussain Wani walke...
02/02/2026
Kulgam, February 02 (KIP)-Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kulgam, Viqar Ahmad Giri today chaired a meeting to review arrangements for annual urs of sufi saint Hazrat Syed Noor Shah Saheb Wali Bagdadi (RA) at Waltengo and Oriel Shrines of Kund Valley.
During the review meeting, the ADC directed the officers to ensure uninterrupted power supply, safe drinking water supply, proper sanitation measures besides healthcare facilities and security arrangements at shrine during Urs days.
He...
02/02/2026
Srinagar, February 02 (KIP)- JKPCC Working President Raman Bhalla, former JKPCC Jammu District Urban President Thakur Manmohan Singh, and former Corporator Satish Sharma today visited the bereaved family and expressed profound grief and deep sorrow over the tragic and untimely passing of Hamaad, the beloved young son of prominent Congress leader Arshid Ahmed Tantray.The leaders conveyed their heartfelt condolences to the grieving family, describing the loss as irreparable and deeply painful...
02/02/2026
Awantipora, February 02 (KIP)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology today held its12th meeting of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at the main campus. The meeting was chaired by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor. The meeting was attended by the Dean Academic Affairs, Registrar, Controller of Examinations, Dean Outreach, Deans of Schools, faculty members, Univers...
01/02/2026
Srinagar, February 01 (KIP)-Emphasizing the need to integrate health education with formal schooling to strengthen human development in Jammu and Kashmir, Tarang Health Alliance and the SKUAST-K Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Centre have joined hands to promote structured school-based health education in the region.
Speaking during a webinar organised by Tarang Health Alliance in collaboration with Fijeeha and ACTION (Alliance for Change, Transformation & Innovation), Dr Rahu...
31/01/2026
Srinagar,January 31 (KIP)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Saturday hosted the AI Pre-Summit 2026, focusing on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in rural development.
The one-day event was held in HiTech-5 and conducted in a hybrid mode, with over 140 participants joining both in-person and online. It is a part of AI IMPACT SUMMIT - 2026 to be held in India in February 2026.
Prof. Binod Kumar Kanaujia, Director NIT Srinagar, served as the...
31/01/2026
Srinagar, January 31 (KIP)-President Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) and former minister, Hakeem Muhammad Yaseen on Saturday called upon the Jammu and Kashmir government to take immediate steps to enhance the honorarium and working conditions of thousands of employees serving across multiple departments, ahead of the presentation of Budget 2026.
Speaking on the issue, Hakeem Yaseen highlighted that Aganwadi workers, PDD, PHE, R&B, NYC employees, Aganwadi helpers, HDF sta...
31/01/2026
Srinagar, January 31 (KIP)-The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Saturday has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking urgent intervention over what it described as a “disturbing and sustained pattern of identity-based harassment and violence” against Kashmiri traders, shawl sellers, labourers and students across several North Indian states, following the brutal assault on an 18-year-old Kashmiri youth in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
In the letter addressed to the Home Min...
31/01/2026
Srinagar, January 31 (KIP)-The Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir has strongly refuted certain portions of a news story published in a Local daily newspaper with headline – ‘The Art Will Die with Us’: Srinagar’s papier mache craftsmen battle extinction.
In a press release issued here today, a spokesman of the Department countered the claims made by Nasir Ahmad Mir, a papier mache craftsman, who was interviewed by a reporter for the news story published on 29.01.2026 of the said...
30/01/2026
Awantipora, January 30 (KIP)- In the Idea to Impact Start up Mela organized by JKEDI at Jammu, CIED- IUST secured a Start Up grant of 50 Lacs. The award was presented by Honorable Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mr Omar Abdullah to the team from IUST led by Prof Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice Chancellor in presence of Advisor to Honorable CM, Shri. Nasir Aslam Wani, Commissioner Secretary Industries and Commerce, Shri. Vikramjit Singh and Director JKEDI. Shri Khalid Jahangir. On this occas...
30/01/2026
Srinagar, January 30 (KIP)- In its continued efforts to curb the drug menace from the society, J&K Police have arrested six drug peddlers from various locations and recovered contraband/psychotropic substances from their possession.
In Anantnag, a police team intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number JK03C-4157 at a checkpoint established at Achabal Chowk, driven by Arif Ramzan Mir son of Mohd Ramzan Mir resident of Shangus. During search, 16 grams of heroin-like substance was r...
30/01/2026
Srinagar, January 30 (KIP)- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting to review the status of ongoing and proposed development projects being executed by the Urban Environmental Engineering Department (UEED) in Srinagar.
The meeting was attended by Vice Chairman LCMA, Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Chief Engineers of KPDCL, PHE and R&B, Superintending Engineer UEED, General Manager NBCC Srinagar, Deputy Director Planning, and other senior officers.
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