06/04/2026
Srinagar, April 06 (KIP)-As part of the ongoing UT-wide Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, Police conducted a comprehensive checking drive of chemist shops and druggist establishments across the district Kulgam and Sopore to ensure strict compliance with government regulations and to prevent misuse of pharmaceutical drugs.
In Kulgam, during the checking drive, joint teams inspected stock registers sale and purchase records, valid licenses and other mandatory documents at various chemist shops a...
06/04/2026
Kupwara, April 06 (KIP)-In a good step towards strengthening institutional coordination and enhancing the overall functioning of private educational institutions, the Kupwara Private Schools Association formally constituted its Interim District Body during a meeting held at Kupwara Model School, Gushie. The meeting, chaired by Mushtaq Shaheen Bhat, brought together key stakeholders to deliberate on organizational priorities, improve governance mechanisms and lay the foundation for a more incl...
06/04/2026
Srinagar, April 06 (KIP)- In a proud moment for the research community, Dr. Zarak Bhat, a PhD graduate from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, has joined the University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, as a Postdoctoral Researcher.
Dr. Zarak is the first PhD scholar from the Nanoelectronics Research and Development Group at NIT Srinagar, completed her doctoral studies under the supervision of Dr. Sheikh Aamir Ahsan in the Department of Electronics and Communication Enginee...
06/04/2026
Srinagar, April 05 (KIP)-The Institution of Engineers India, Jammu Kashmir State Centre (IEI-JKSC), on Sunday organised a webinar to mark National Maritime Day, focusing on the theme “Maritime India – Empowering Progress.”Kashmir politics coverage
Experts and engineers participate in IEI-JKSC’s National Maritime Day webinar on “Maritime India – Empowering Progress,” deliberating on maritime growth and inland waterway potential in Jammu Kashmir
The event brought together engineers, polic...
06/04/2026
Srinagar, April 05 (KIP)-As part of its ongoing drive against narcotics related activities, J&K Police in Shopian have attached a single-storey residential house valued at ₹16,20,444/- under Khasra No. 1070/360, belonging to Khurshid Ahmad Itoo a resident of Takiya Reban Zainapora.
The property was identified as having been acquired through proceeds generated from the illegal sale of drugs and narcotics. Accordingly, the property was attached in connection with case FIR No. 117/2025 of P...
04/04/2026
Jammu, April 04 (KIP)-Congratulating Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo, and all stakeholders, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today described the passage of J&K Private Universities Bill as a milestone moment for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir.
“The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has passed the Private Universities Bill today, marking a significant step towards shaping a brighter future for our youth,” the Chief Minister said.
The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly passed th...
04/04/2026
Anantnag,April 04 (KIP)- On the auspicious occasion of the annual Urs of the revered saint Sakhi Zainuddin Wali (RA), the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiud Din Bhat, on Thursday visited the Aishmuqam shrine and took stock of the arrangements made for its smooth observance.
The DC was accompanied by the ADC, ACR, ASP, and other senior officers from the administration and various concerned departments.
On the occasion, the DC took a first-hand review of the facilities put ...
04/04/2026
Srinagar, April 04 (KIP)- In preparation for the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg , today chaired a high-level meeting to review arrangements for the smooth departure of pilgrims.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners from across Jammu & Kashmir and Kargil, besides departments including Airport Authority, Emigration, Customs, Tourism, Public Works (R&B), PHE, KPDCL, Health, Transport, Traffic, Police, CISF, J&K Bank, and other concerned ag...
04/04/2026
Srinagar, April 04 (KIP)- Continuing its sustained drive against the drug menace, Police in Sopore have apprehended a drug peddler during patrolling under the jurisdiction of Police Post Bus Stand and recovered psychotropic substances from his possession.
During night patrolling near General Bus Stand, Sopore, a suspicious individual was apprehended. During search, SpasmoProxyvon Plus capsules and Alprazolam tablets were recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Ashiq Hussai...
04/04/2026
Srinagar, April 04 (KIP)- Police in Pulwama organised an awareness programme on the New Criminal Laws (Nyaya Sanhita) at Government Girls Model Higher Secondary School, Pulwama.
The programme witnessed active participation of more than 100 students along with members of the teaching faculty. During the session, police officials briefed the participants about the salient features of the newly introduced criminal laws, emphasising their role in ensuring justice, safety, and accountability in...
03/04/2026
Srinagar, April 03 (KIP)-Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, met with Fazlul Haseeb, IAS, Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation, during his visit to Srinagar. The meeting focused on key civic issues affecting students and residents of Kargil living in Srinagar.
While meeting with Commissioner Fazlul Haseeb, Hon’ble CEC Dr. Akhoon raised the pressing issue of the drainage sy...
03/04/2026
Awantipora, April 03 (KIP)-As part of its ongoing Expert Interaction Series, the Department of Geomatics, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organised an interactive programme featuring Vice Chancellor Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo with students, research scholars, and faculty members.
In his address, Prof. Romshoo highlighted the growing significance of geospatial technologies in governance, environmental management, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable development. He ...
02/04/2026
Srinagar, April 02 (KIP)- In a significant step towards strengthening professional policing and capacity building, SSP Ganderbal Shri Khalil Ahmad Poswal-JKPS today interacted with the Probationary Sub-Inspectors (PSIs) of Batch-2024 currently undergoing Job Practical Training (Phase-II) in District Ganderbal.
The interactive session was held at the Conference Hall of District Police Office (DPO) Ganderbal, where SSP Ganderbal reviewed the progress, performance, and overall learning expe...
01/04/2026
Srinagar, April 01 (KIP)- A delegation of the Jammu & Kashmir Contractors Coordination Committee (JKCCC), led by its Chairman Ghulam Jeelani Purza, recently held a detailed and cordial meeting with the Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Shailendra Kumar, to discuss a range of pressing issues faced by the contractor fraternity across Jammu & Kashmir.
The meeting, held in a constructive and positive atmosphere, focused on resolving long-pending concerns and ensuring the sm...
31/03/2026
Srinagar, March 31 (KIP)-In a significant verdict reinforcing the commitment to combat corruption, the Hon’ble Special Judge Anti-Corruption Court Pulwama, Dr. Noor Mohamad Mir, convicted 1. Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh S/O Assad Sheikh R/O Dadsar Tral, 2. Bashir Ahmad Shah S/O Wali Mohd Shah R/O Dadsar Tral, 3. Syed Showkeen Andrabi S/O Syed Sharief Andrabi R/O Chandgam Nownagri Pulwama, 4. Mohammad Ashraf Khan S/O Ab. Aziz Khan R/O Naina, Batpora and 5. Hamida Akhter D/o Ghulam Ahmad Salroo R...
31/03/2026
Srinagar, March 31 (KIP)- In a major technological breakthrough, the National Institute of Technology Srinagar has secured a patent for an innovative system aimed at modernising the traditional Hamaam through artificial intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT)-based automation.
The patented invention, titled “An Automated Temperature Control System for Underfloor Heating,” has been developed by Dr. Saniya Zahoor, Dr. Shabir A. Sofi, and Syed Farmaan Ali from the Department of Informatio...
31/03/2026
Awantipora,March 31 (KIP)- The International Centre for Spiritual Studies (ICSS), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organized an exposure visit aimed to enhance the students’ understanding of Kashmir’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage.
The students visited several important sites of religio-historical significance in Srinagar, including Aali Masjid, Eidgāh, the shrine of Sayyid Sharaf al-Dīn ʿAbd al-Raḥmān (Bulbul Shāh) RA, the tomb of Sulṭān Ṣadr al-Dīn (Rinchi...
30/03/2026
Srinagar, March 30 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Monday conducted an inspection visit to the newly constructed hostel for wards of ex-servicemen and martyrs at Peerbagh, Srinagar
During the visit, the DC was accompanied by several senior officials, including Director Sainik Welfare Pankaj Chib, Additional Deputy Commissioner Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Chief Planning Officer Fayaz Ahmad Dar, District Social Welfare Officer Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, Executive Engineer R&B Khal...
30/03/2026
Kupwara, March 30 (KIP)-J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, addressed party workers during the Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Training Camp held in Langate constituency of Handwara in District Kupwara.
BJP National Executive member Ghulam Mohmmad Mir, J&K BJP Secretary Mudasir Wani, Media Incharge Kashmir Adv Sajid Yousuf Shah, District President Kupwara Mohmmad Rafiq Shah, Shabir Zarger, Javaid Qureshi, Mohd Shafi, Rasheed Zarger, Constituency President Langate were also presen...