CM Omar Abdullah expresses grief over deaths in Surankote road accident

26/08/2026
Srinagar, August 26 (KIP)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed deep grief over the tragic road accident in Surankote, Poonch, which claimed six lives and left several others injured. The Chief Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for peace to the departed souls. He directed the concerned authorities to ensure the best possible medical treatment and care for those injured in the accident. The Chief Minister also directed the concerned ...

CUKashmir participates in TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan awareness prog

26/08/2026
Ganderbal, August 26 (KIP)- Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) today participated (online) in the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, a nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening awareness, sensitisation and community participation towards achieving the goal of a TB-Free India. The programme was organised by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India, in collaboration with the University Grants Commission (UGC) as part of its initiatives for Higher Educational Ins...

DGP J&K Reviews Security Preparedness for Eid Milad-un-Nabi

25/08/2026
Srinagar, August 25 (KIP)-Director General of Police J&K, Shri Nalin Prabhat-IPS, chaired a security review meeting at PCR Kashmir to assess and further strengthen security arrangements for the upcoming Eid Milad-un-Nabi (ﷺ) and other forthcoming events across the UT of Jammu & Kashmir, including the Friday following Eid Milad-un-Nabi, Raksha Bandhan, and other events. The meeting was attended by Spl DGP Coordination J&K, IGP Kashmir Zone, IGP Jammu Zone, all Range DIGs, and all district S...

Hakeem Yaseen greets people on Eid Milad (SAW)

25/08/2026
Srinagar, August 25 (KIP)-Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Tuesday extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW), urging them to reflect upon the life, teachings and message of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). In his message, Hakeem said Eid Milad-un-Nabi is a significant occasion for Muslims across the world as it provides an opportunity to remember the exem...

MLA Bandipora reviews Employment Generation, Livelihood Promotion in Bandipora

25/08/2026
Bandipora, August 25 (KIP)-Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Bandipora Constituency, Nizamuddin Bhat, chaired a departmental review meeting at the Conference Hall, Mini Secretariat Bandipora, to assess the progress of various departments and initiatives aimed at employment generation, entrepreneurship promotion and strengthening livelihood opportunities in the district. During the meeting, the MLA stressed the need to make the employment and livelihood sector viable, calling for effe...

Strengthen Booths, intensify public connect: Ashok Koul to BJP’s Pulwama cadre

25/08/2026
Kangan, Pulwama, August 25 (KIP)-BJP General Secretary (Organization), J&K, Ashok Koul, chaired a Constituency Review Meeting of Rajpora Constituency at Kangan, District Pulwama, with the constituency team, Booth Presidents and Shakti Kendra teams, stressing that a strong booth-level organization is the foundation of BJP’s political strength and public outreach. Ashok Koul, while addressing the meeting, said that the BJP must further intensify its grassroots activities in Rajpora and ...

IUST Hosts Workshop on Udyam Jagriti 5.0 under Mission Yuva

25/08/2026
IUST Awantipora, August 25 (KIP)-The Centre for Career Counselling and Placement (CCCP), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) under the aegis of the office of Dean Outreach, organized a workshop on “Udyam Jagriti 5.0 – Mission Yuva” at the University campus. The workshop was organized in collaboration with the District Employment and Career Counselling (DE&CC) Office, Pulwama, aimed at sensitising students about entrepreneurship, innovation and the opportunities available und...

Hakeem Yaseen Opposes Electricity Tariff Hike, Seeks Immediate Rollback

24/08/2026
Srinagar, August 24 (KIP)- President of the People’s Democratic Front (PDF) and former Cabinet Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Monday strongly opposed the recently approved hike in electricity tariffs in Jammu and Kashmir, demanding its immediate withdrawal and asking the government to honour its electoral commitment of providing 200 units of free electricity. Reacting to the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) approval of an average 6.83 per cent increase in retail electrici...

Administrative Secretary, HUDD Inspects Development Projects in Leh

24/08/2026
Leh, August 24 (KIP)- Administrative Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department (HUDD), UT Ladakh, Shri Arava Gopi Krishna, today inspected various ongoing developmental and infrastructure projects being executed by the department in Leh and reviewed their progress, quality and utilisation. The Administrative Secretary first visited the under-construction Office Complex at Dambuchan, Agling, Leh, where he inspected the ongoing construction works and took stock of the progress ma...

Lieutenant Governor Celebrates Raksha Bandhan with students from DPS Baramulla

24/08/2026
Srinagar, August 24 (KIP)- Lok Bhavan Jammu Kashmir today hosted a special Raksha Bandhan celebrations for the students of Delhi Public School (DPS) Baramulla, at Srinagar. As a part of the celebrations, the students tied sacred thread of Rakhi to the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha and exchanged greetings. The Lieutenant Governor called upon the students to carry forward the true spirit of Raksha Bandhan. He encouraged the young minds to spread the message of peace, love, unity a...

DC Srinagar reviews arrangements for Raksha Bandhan Festival

24/08/2026
Srinagar, August 24 (KIP)- To review and finalize arrangements for the upcoming festival of Raksha Bandhan, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today chaired a meeting of senior Officers at the Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex. The festival is scheduled to be celebrated on August 28, 2026, with great religious and cultural significance. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Additional Deputy Commissioner Aadil Fareed, Join...

Div Com reviews Development Proposals for heritage sites in Budgam, Pulwama

24/08/2026
Srinagar, August 24 (KIP)- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting to review proposals for the development, renovation and upgradation of heritage sites including Asar-i-Sharief Peth Makhama Budgam and Khoo Sahb Yarwan Shadimarg, Pulwama. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Director Archives, Archaeology and Museums, Superintending Engineer PWD South Kashmir, Tehsildar Waqf Board, officers from Budgam district and representatives of t...

Omar Abdullah directs School Education Department to complete inquiry

24/08/2026
Srinagar, August 24 (KIP)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today directed the School Education Department to complete its inquiry into the heinous incident in Kishtwar involving a young schoolgirl on an expeditious basis, so that stringent and exemplary action can be ensured in the matter. The Chief Minister directed the concerned authorities to complete the inquiry within one month and take all necessary steps to bring the investigation to its logical conclusion. He stressed the need for ...

Justice reaches frontier as NALSA Jagriti programme held at GDC Tangdhar

24/08/2026
Tangdhar, August 24 (KIP)- In a significant outreach initiative aimed at taking legal awareness and access to justice to the remotest and far-flung areas of Jammu and Kashmir, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Kupwara, under the aegis of the Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority (JKLSA) and in furtherance of the objectives of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), today organised an awareness programme on the NALSA JAGRITI (Justice Awareness for Grassroots Information and...

Inter-District Divisional-Level Table Tennis Championship concludes at Shopian

23/08/2026
Shopian, August 23 (KIP)-The Inter-District Divisional-Level Table Tennis Championship for Under-17 Boys concluded today at the Indoor Sports Stadium, Shopian. A total of 49 players from all ten districts of Kashmir Division participated in the championship with great enthusiasm and sporting spirit. The final match was played between Bandipora and Kupwara, with Bandipora emerging victorious to clinch the championship title. Kupwara secured the second position, while Srinagar bagged the...

Chief Justice J&K and Ladakh High Court visits Sharda Temple LoC Teetwal

23/08/2026
Teetwal, August 23 (KIP)-Chief Justice of J&K and Ladakh, Sh. Sanjiv Kumar alongwith his family paid his maiden visit to Sharda Temple LoC Teetwal today. He paid obeisance and did Puja at the newly constructed Sharda Temple that was inaugurated in March 2023 by Hon'ble Home minister Amit Shah. He was accompanied by Registrar General J&K High Court Sh. M K Sharma, SDM Karnah Mohd Raiyaz and others. He was received at the temple by Ajaz Khan Coordinator and Mahaveer Thussu, Manager besides P...

J&K Police Intensify Crackdown on Illegal Mining and Transportation across Shopian and Baramulla

23/08/2026
Srinagar, August 23 (KIP)-Continuing its sustained crackdown against illegal mining and unauthorized transportation of minor minerals, J&K Police have intensified enforcement operations across Shopian and Baramulla districts, resulting in the seizure of 18 vehicles and machinery, including JCBs, tippers, dumpers, tractors and tractor-trolleys. In Shopian, a police party from Police Station Heerpora during routine patrolling, seized two tractors found engaged in the illegal extraction and t...

BJP holds state office bearers’ meeting at Srinagar

23/08/2026
Srinagar, August 23 (KIP)-Jammu & Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held its State Office Bearers’ and Organizational Meetings at Hotel Countryside, Nowgam, Srinagar, with a focus on further strengthening the organization, expanding grassroots outreach and preparing for upcoming political and organizational programmes. J&K BJP President and MP Sat Sharma (CA) chaired the meeting. The meeting was also addressed by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, Leader of Opposition J&K Sunil Sharma, G...

NC Government Betrays People Again

22/08/2026
Srinagar, August 22 (KIP)- Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Saturday strongly criticised the National Conference (NC)-led government over the reported 6.83 per cent increase in electricity tariffs, terming the move a betrayal of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Sharma said the NC had come to power with a clear promise of providing 200 units of free electricity to every household, but nearly two years after the 2024 Assembly elections, the...

PSA Mourns Demise of Elder Sister of Chief Patron Dr. G.N. Var

22/08/2026
Srinagar, August 22 (KIP)-The Private Schools Association (PSA) has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of the beloved elder sister of NISA Joint Secretary and PSA Chief Patron Dr. G.N. Var Sahib, who passed away after a brief illness. In a statement issued to the press, The Association said that her demise has caused deep sorrow across the entire private school fraternity, which stands united with Dr. G.N. Var Sahib and his family during this difficult hour. The PSA St...

MLA Nagrota Devyani Rana visits Sharda Temple LoC Teetwal Kashmir

22/08/2026
Srinagar, August 22 (KIP)-Ms Devyani Rana MLA Nagrota paid her maiden visit to Sharda Temple LoC Teetwal today. She paid obeisance and did Puja at the newly constructed Sharda Temple that was inaugurated in March 2023 by Hon'ble Home minister Amit Shah. She was received at the temple by Ajaz Khan Coordinator and Mahaveer Thussu Manager besides Pujaris Kamal and Ritik Raina. While appreciating Save Sharda Committee Kashmir Regd for its efforts in reclaiming and rebuilding temple on same lan...

GI QR labelling begins at Quality Control Lab of Handicrafts Dept

22/08/2026
Srinagar, August 22 (KIP)- In a significant boost to Geographical Indication (GI) testing and certification, particularly for non-textile and languishing crafts, the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, today formally launched the GI QR Code Management System at its Quality Control Division (QCD) in Srinagar. Following the NABL-accredited IICT and PTQCC laboratories, the QCD has become the third GI Lab in Jammu & Kashmir. It will now test and affix GI labels on a range of prod...

Model Recruitment Rules for GMCs to be notified by 3oth September

22/08/2026
Srinagar, August 21 (KIP)- The Model Recruitment Rules (MRRs) for Non-Gazetted cadre in all GMCs of Jammu and Kashmir will be notified by the 30th September, 2026. This decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today at Civil Secretariat here in the backdrop of protests by employees of newly established Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) of Jammu and Kashmir regarding non-availability of recruitmen...

Div Com Kashmir reviews arrangements for 18th Harmuk Gangbal Yatra

22/08/2026
Srinagar, August 21 (KIP)-Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg today reviewed the arrangements for the 18th annual Harmuk Gangbal Yatra in a meeting, here. The three-day yatra is being organised by the Harmuk Ganga Gangbal Trust (HGGT), with around 150–200 pilgrims expected to participate. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal Jitin Kishore, SSP Traffic Rural, Chief Engineers of the Roads & Buildings (R&B) and Public Health Engineering (PHE) departments, S...

Director, CSIR-IMTECH Visits CIED–IUST Foundation

22/08/2026
Awantipora, August 21 (KIP)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) hosted Dr. Alka Rao, Director, CSIR–Institute of Microbial Technology (CSIR-IMTECH), who visited the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (CIED–IUST Foundation) at Campus-III. As part of the visit, Dr. Rao toured several innovation and technology laboratories established under the Foundation, including the C4i Lab, D&D Lab, Fab Lab and UltraTech Cement Lab, besides other state-of-the-art f...

IUST Invites Researchers and Academicians to Participate in J&K Science Congress 2026

20/08/2026
Awantipora, August 20 (KIP)- The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Science, Technology & Innovation Council (JKSTIC), Government of Jammu & Kashmir, will host the Jammu & Kashmir Science Congress 2026 from September 29 to October 1, 2026, at the University campus. The Congress, titled “Science, Innovation and Emerging Technologies for Sustainable and Viksit J&K,” will bring together researchers, innovators, policymakers, indust...

SSP Anantnag Reviews Security Arrangements for Chhari Mubarak Route

20/08/2026
Srinagar, August 20 (KIP)-SSP Anantnag Shri Amod Ashok Nagpure-IPS reviewed the security arrangements along the route designated for the passage of Chhari Mubarak, ahead of the forthcoming religious procession. During the review, the SSP inspected the key locations and stretches along the route through which the Chhari Mubarak is scheduled to pass and took stock of the overall security arrangements, deployment plans, traffic management and crowd regulation measures. SSP Anantnag direc...

J&K ACB Traps Jr. Building inspector SMC Ward- 28 Srinagar

20/08/2026
Srinagar, August 20 (KIP)- Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau received a written complaint alleging that Gazala Akhter, Jr. Building Inspector, SMC, Ward No. 28, Srinagar, had demanded illegal gratification from the complainant in connection with the construction of two structures, despite the complainant having already obtained the requisite building permission from the competent authority. It was further alleged that the accused public servant was deliberately adopting delaying tac...

Director NIT Srinagar visits key sections, reviews Mega Hostel work

20/08/2026
Srinagar, August 20 (KIP)-Director, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, Prof. Anurag Misra, on Thursday visited various administrative and academic sections of the Institute and interacted with faculty and staff members. During his interactions, he took feedback from the staff regarding the functioning of their respective sections and emphasised the importance of coordination, efficiency and timely disposal of work. The Director also visited the Counselling Cell, where the ...

Chief Secretary briefs media on Recruitment, Nautor, Administrative Reforms

20/08/2026
Leh, August 20 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, Ladakh, Ashish Kundra today addressed a press conference in Leh, outlining key government priorities, initiatives and important developments across various sectors. The interaction provided an opportunity for an open interaction with the Chief Secretary on issues of public importance and to highlight the Administration’s commitment to transparency, responsive governance and keeping citizens informed. Briefing on the recruitment status, the Chief Se...