Kashmir News

Power Shutdown

18/07/2025
Srinagar, July 18 (KIP)-According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out Branch cutting and preventive maintenance works, shutdown of 33KV Kanipora-Keller line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Shadimarg, Keller and Kanipora shall remain off while power supply to Drabgam, Qasbayar, Kalampora, Dompora, Keller, Moshward, Nadpora and Kaniporaand adjoining areas will be affected from 07:00 AM to 01:00 PM on 20 July, 2025. In this connection...

IUST Organizes Workshop to Strengthen Institutional Readiness for NAAC Reassessment

18/07/2025
Awantipora, July 18 (KIP)-Directorate of Internal Quality Assurance (DIQA), IUST, organized a focused Workshop-cum-Interaction Session as part of the University’s ongoing efforts to enhance preparedness for the upcoming NAAC reassessment under the proposed Binary Accreditation Framework (BAF). The workshop focused on key metrics related to Research, Innovation and Extension, as well as Infrastructure and Learning Resources. Dr. Peer Bilal Ahmad, Director DIQA, inaugurated the session by ...

Police Launches Bhung Destruction Drive Anantnag, Ganderbal

18/07/2025
Srinagar, July 18 (KIP)-As part of its continuous efforts to combat the menace of drug abuse and to curb the cultivation and spread of wild cannabis (Bhung), Police launches massive destruction drive in Anantnag and Ganderbal districts. In Anantnag, Police launched destruction drive along the riverbanks at Sangam, Marhama, and Waghama. The operation was jointly conducted by the Excise Department in close coordination with the local police and with active support from the CRPF (90 Bn). Th...

ANTF Kashmir Seizes Large Cache of Poppy Straw in Budgam

18/07/2025
Srinagar, July 18 (KIP)- In a significant development in the ongoing fight against drug trafficking, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), Kashmir has successfully recovered a substantial quantity of illicit contraband, furthering its commitment to eradicating the drug menace from the UT. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a dedicated team of ANTF conducted a meticulously planned operation at Mulashulla, District Budgam, leading to the recovery of huge quantity of poppy straw (local...

Police arrests 2 bike lifters in Pulwama

18/07/2025
Srinagar, July 18 (KIP)- In a significant breakthrough, Police in Pulwama have successfully apprehended two notorious vehicle lifters and recovered stolen bike from his possession. Acting on credible input, a dedicated team from Police Station Pulwama launched a targeted operation following the investigation of case FIR No. 171/2025 U/S 303(2) BNS, resulting in the recovery of a stolen motorcycle bearing registration number JK13F/0492. During the operation, the accused individuals have bee...

Water Sports delegation calls on Sports Minister Satish Sharma

18/07/2025
Srinagar, July 18 (KIP)- In a significant development for the promotion of water-based adventure and competitive sports in the Union Territory, a high-level delegation comprising national medal-winning athletes, office bearers of water sports associations, and key stakeholders today met the Hon’ble Sports Minister of Jammu and Kashmir “Shri Satish Sharma Ji”. The meeting marked a pivotal moment for the future of rowing, sculling, kayaking, canoeing, and other water sports disciplines in the r...

MI&FCEF Mourns on demise of Mother of dedicated I&FC Employee Shabir Ahmad Kuloo

17/07/2025
Srinagar, July 17 (KIP)- The Chairman of the Mechanical Irrigation & Flood Control Employees Federation (MI&FCEF), Farooq Ahmad Khan, has expressed deep sorrow and heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of Zoona Rehman, mother of Shabir Ahmad Kuloo, a sincere and devoted employee of the Irrigation & Flood Control Department, who passed away on 14th July 2025 at her residence in Wanabal, Rawalpora, Srinagar. On the directions of EJAC Vice President Farooq Khan, a delegation of the Federa...

Police arrests drug peddler in Kulgam, huge quantity of contraband substances recovered

17/07/2025
Srinagar, July 17 (KIP)- Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police have arrested drug peddler in Kulgam and recovered huge quantity of contraband substances recovered from his possession. Acting swiftly on a specific information regarding hoarding of narcotic substances, a special team of police party headed by IC PP Frisal along with Executive Magistrate Frisal raided a suspected location (residential house) of Wakeel Ahmad Dar son of Maroof Ahmad ...

WEDC hosts program on Copyright and Creative Ownership

17/07/2025
Awantipora, July 17 (KIP)-The Women’s Entrepreneurship Development Cell (WEDC), CIED-IUST Foundation, organized an interactive session on “Understanding Copyright: Creative Ownership and Legal Awareness” at Campus-III, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST). Part of CIED-IUST’s ongoing initiatives to build legal and entrepreneurial literacy, the session aimed to equip emerging women entrepreneurs with essential knowledge on intellectual property rights (IPR) and the protection ...

Rs. 7 lakh penalty imposed on erring Food Business Operators in Anantnag

17/07/2025
Anantnag,July 17 (KIP)-In a significant move to uphold food safety standards and safeguard the health of consumers, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Anantnag, Sandeep Singh Bali, who is also the Adjudicating Officer, Food Safety Anantnag, has imposed cumulative penalties amounting to Rs.7 lakhs on various Food Business Operators (FBOs) found guilty of violating multiple provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. These cases were filed by Food Safety Officers of the district aga...

Shri Amarnathji Yatra suspended for a day from Pahalgam and Baltal

17/07/2025
Srinagar, July 17 (KIP)-Shri Amarnathji Yatra has been suspended for 17.07.2025 from both Pahalgam and Baltal base camps. Heavy continuous rains over last two days have necessitated restoration work to be carried out on tracks along both the routes. Border Roads Organization has made heavy deployment of its men and machinery on the tracks to complete the work before Yatra can be released from the two base camps on 18.07.2025. “Due to the continuous rains over last couple of days, urgent ...

Shri Amarnathji Yatra crosses 2.50 lakh mark

17/07/2025
Baltal/Phagam, July 17 (KIP)-oday, on 17th July, 5,110 pilgrims have performed the holy darshan of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine till 2 pm. The cumulative number of yatris to have performed Darshans at the Holy Cave thus reached 2.51 lakh in first 15 days of Yatra since its commencement on 3rd July this year. Pilgrims have been thronging the Shrine from all parts of the country and abroad since the beginning of the Yatra and have expressed great enthusiasm in undertaking this journey of faith a...

YSS Ignites Sporting Passion Across the UT

17/07/2025
Srinagar, July 17 (KIP)-The Department of Youth Services and Sports (YSS), J&K, orchestrated a series of vibrant sporting events across the Union Territory (UT)on Thursday, fostering athletic excellence and camaraderie among young participants. From inter-district championships to zonal-level tournaments, the day witnessed spirited competitions, highlighting the department’s commitment to nurturing talent and promoting a culture of fitness and discipline. The Inter-District Provincial Level ...

Sarmad Hafeez reviews functioning of Social Welfare Department

17/07/2025
Srinagar, July 16 (KIP)- Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Sarmad Hafeez, today chaired a review meeting at Women Development Corporation, Bemina here. The meeting took stock of overall functioning, financial performance and key initiatives under Centrally Sponsored and UT funded schemes. The Commissioner Secretary emphasized that the Social Welfare Department operates as a dynamic, continuous service delivery system rather than a one-time initiative. He instructed th...

Three-day int'l. Conference on “Sustainable business practices & social responsibility” begins at NIT Srinagar

17/07/2025
Srinagar, July 16 (KIP)- The 5th International Conference on Contemporary Business Trends, themed “Sustainable Business Practices & Social Responsibility” began on Wednesday at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar. The three-day event, running from July 16 to 18, 2025, is organized by the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management (HSS&M) and has brought together distinguished academics, researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore the evo...

Legislators meet Javed Rana, discuss public welfare issues

17/07/2025
Srinagar, July 16 (KIP)-Legislators Mubarak Gul, Pawan Kumar Gupta and Payare Lal Sharma today called on Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana at the Civil Secretariat here. They discussed various important issues of public welfare pertaining to the Forest, Tribal Affairs and Public Health Engineering (PHE) departments. During the interaction, the legislators brought forth key concerns and suggestions related to their constituencie...

Committee on Estimates reviews Jal Shakti Department’s functioning, progress on WSSs in J&K

17/07/2025
Srinagar, July 16 (KIP)- The House Committee on Estimates today convened a meeting at the Assembly Complex in Srinagar to review the functioning of Jal Shakti Department besides assessing progress on ongoing Water Supply Schemes (WSSs) across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was chaired by Committee Chairperson Shamim Firdous and attended by Committee Members Abdul Majid Bhat (Larmi), Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Mir, Pawan Kumar Gupta, Ajaz Jan, Dr. Shafi Ahmad Wani, Chander Prakash Ganga, Pyare La...

Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025 is progressing smoothly

17/07/2025
Srinagar, July 16 (KIP)- “Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025 is going on seamlessly, and pilgrims are taking darshans of Baba Barfani without any interruption” Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir informed today reacting to the false news being circulated on various Social Media Channels that the Yatra has been suspended. As on 15th July, 2025 more than 2.34 lakh pilgrims have taken darshans, and today on 16th July, pilgrims have proceeded to the Holy Cave from both the routes without any interruptio...

Bias in MGNREGA Material Cost Payments: PDP Pitches for Safeguarding Rural Economy

16/07/2025
Srinagar, July 15 (KIP)- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday expressed grave concern over mounting allegations of bias in the release of material cost payments under the MGNREGA scheme, stating that such practices are pushing Jammu and Kashmir’s rural economy into deeper uncertainty and leaving an already distressed rural population in dire straits. In a statement issued here, PDP leader Ajaz Ahmad Mir said that despite official claims of streamlining rural employment schemes in Ja...

Police solves theft case in Awantipora; Stolen property recovered

16/07/2025
Srinagar, July 15 (KIP)-Police in Awantipora have solved a theft case by arresting an accused person involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen property from his possession. On 12/07/2025, Police Station Khrew received a written complaint from Shabir Ahmad Bhat son of Gh Mohammad Bhat resident of Khrew regarding the theft of welding machine alongwith cable from his shed located at his native village. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 54/2025 under relevant sections of law...

J&K Police conduct mock drills to strengthen yatra security in districts of Kashmir valley

15/07/2025
Srinagar, July 15 (KIP)-To ensure the safety and security of pilgrims undertaking the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, J&K Police today conducted mock drills along the designated Yatra routes in several districts of Kashmir valley including Srinagar, Ganderbal, Budgam, Pulwama, Kulgam and PD Awantipora. The exercises were carried out at strategically significant points to assess the alertness, preparedness, and coordination among different security agencies deployed for Yatra duties. Mock drills si...

IUST signs MoU with IIA Srinagar Centre to promote architectural collaboration

15/07/2025
Awantipora,July 15 (KIP)-The Department of Architecture, Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Awantipora, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Srinagar Centre, marking a significant step toward strengthening architectural education and professional engagement in the region. The MoU was signed by Prof. A. H. Moon, Dean Academic Affairs, on behalf of the Department of Architecture, and Ar. Irshad Majid, Chairman of IIA Srinagar C...

DC Srinagar chairs DLSCC meeting on processing of SRO-43, relief cases for terror victims

15/07/2025
Srinagar, July 15 (KIP)-A meeting of District Level Screening cum Coordination Committee (DLSCC) regarding processing of SRO-43 and relief cases of terror victims of the district was Tuesday held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo in his office chamber here. The meeting was held to ensure speedy processing and resolution of SRO-43 cases, relief cases and resolution of grievances pertaining to terror affected families across the district. At th...

Satish Sharma reviews functioning of State Motor Garages

15/07/2025
Srinagar, July 15 (KIP)- Minister for FCS&CA, Transport, IT, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma today conducted a comprehensive review of functioning of the State Motor Garages (SMG) Department during his visit to the Directorate at Bemina here today. Director State Motor Garages, Malik Tahir and other senior officers were present. During his visit, the Minister inspected the workshop and office premises, interacted with the employees and took stock of the facilities and operatio...

J&K ACB traps and arrests Postal Assistant at Bandipora for bribe of ₹6500

15/07/2025
Srinagar, July 14 (KIP)-A complaint was received by Anti Corruption from a resident of Bandipora against Mudasir Ahmad, postal assistant posted at sub post office Bandipora for demanding bribe.It was alleged by complainant that he had obtained financial assistance under PMEGP scheme through KVIC for the activity Mobile and Electronic equipment & the loan amount was released by the bank concerned but for release of subsidy amount which was due, subject to physical inspection of unit by post...

Police Control Room Kashmir has established a dedicated helpline to address grievance of victim of terrorism

15/07/2025
Srinagar, July 14 (KIP)- Any victim of terrorism may call at below mentioned dedicated helpline numbers (from 10.00 AM to 06.00 PM on any working day) if having grievance on the following: Non registration of FIR in cases of victim of terrorism. Non receipt of benefits from Govt. by victims of terrorism. Encroachment of land/ property/ harassment faced by victims of terrorism. Helpline numbers: 📞 0194-2506548, 📞 7889373200. In case victim of terrorism intends to submit gri...

DC Anantnag convenes preparatory meeting for Independence Day celebrations-2025

15/07/2025
Anantnag,July 14 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. S. F. Hamid, convened the preparatory meeting to review the arrangements for the celebration of upcoming Independence Day-2025 with the concerned officers today, here. Emphasising the historical importance of Independence Day, DC described it as a momentous occasion that should be celebrated with zeal and patriotic fervour. He underscored the need for seamless coordination among the concerned departments and exhorted them to make...

DC Srinagar, Commissioner SMC review progress of PMAY-Urban 2.0

15/07/2025
Srinagar, July 14 (KIP)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo and Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb Monday held a joint meeting of Revenue and SMC Officers here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office to review the progress achieved in implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY-U 2.0) in the district. The meeting was among others attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Rifat Aftab Qureshi; Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Da...

District Congress Committees Srinagar, Anantnag hold meetings

15/07/2025
Srinagar, July 14 (KIP)-Amid ongoing Congress Party’s programme Hamari Riyasat Hamara Haq, Srinagar District Congress Committee on the directions of J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hameed Karra held an impressive meeting of senior leaders and workers at Srinagar Party office in which the participants raised slogan Hamari Riayasat Hamara Haq reiterating Congress Party’s demand for restoration of Statehood to J&K. The newly appointed Coordinator for Srinagar Nizam Ud...

“Let’s Care For Our Lakes Together”: NLCO calls for community support in restoring Gilsar-Khushalsar Lakes

13/07/2025
Srinagar, July 13 (KIP)- In a significant push towards the scientific revival of Srinagar’s urban lakes, the Nigeen Lake Conservation Organisation (NLCO) convened a crucial Core Group meeting to chart the future roadmap for the restoration of Gilsar and Khushalsar two ecologically vital lakes recently handed over to the Jammu & Kashmir Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LCMA). The meeting brought together a panel of experts and stakeholders from diverse sectors, including environme...