17/10/2025
Srinagar, October 16 (KIP)-According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, shutdown of 132 KV Grid Substation Pampore-(132 & 33 KV Switchyard) and 132 KV ICT Ckt-I & II Konibal will be observed due to which Lethpora, Kakapora, Newa, Pinglena, Tenghar, Pulwama, Kadlabal, Pahroo, Samarbugh, Shar Shali, JK Cements, Pampore-I, Pampore-II, Govt. Press, Panthachowk, and Lasjan receiving stations shall remain off while power supply to Konibal, Lethpora, Kakapora, Newa, Pinglena, Tenghar, P...
17/10/2025
Srinagar, October 16 (KIP)-Several tribal delegations from Bandipora and Kupwara districts today called on Tribal Affairs Minister, Javed Ahmed Rana in Srinagar to discuss key issues concerning the welfare and development of tribal communities.
The delegations highlighted several critical concerns, including infrastructure development, healthcare, education, livelihood opportunities and other welfare initiatives aimed at improving the living standards of tribal populations.
The Minister...
17/10/2025
Anantnag,October 16 (KIP)-Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg visited Anantnag and reviewed the developmental scenario and preparedness for the ensuing winter along with implementation of various govt schemes and welfare initiatives in the district in a comprehensive meeting with the concerned officers at Dak Bungalow Khanabal today.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, SF Hamid, Director Horticulture (P&MD) Kashmir, ADCs, SP, GM DIC, ACR, ACD, SDMs, sectoral and district officers alo...
17/10/2025
Srinagar, October 16 (KIP)-National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Srinagar today inaugurated a three-day event titled “Craft Bazar – Artisan Awareness Workshop and Craft Demonstration” at the University of Kashmir.
The event was inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor of University of Kashmir, Prof. Nilofer Khan, Registrar University of Kashmir Syed Azhar, Joint Director NIFT Srinagar, faculty members, students and several dignitaries from both institutions.
In her inaugural address, Vi...
17/10/2025
Ganderbal, October 16 (KIP)-Department of Tourism Studies (DTS), Central University of Kashmir (CUK) today commemorated the World Food Day-2025 by organising a seminar on the theme “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,”
In his inaugural address, Dr. Ashaq Hussain Najar, Coordinator, DTS emphasized the need for multi-stakeholder collaboration to tackle the persistent challenge of global hunger. He elaborated on sustainable management strategies and underscored the transforma...
16/10/2025
Srinagar, October 15 (KIP)-The Departmental Promotion Committee, constituted under the chairmanship of IGP Kashmir Shri V. K. Birdi, for assessing the suitability of eligible Head Constables for elevation to the next rank, has approved the promotion of 650 Head Constables to the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector.
IGP Kashmir has felicitated the promoted officials/their families and expressed the hope that they will strive to work hard for maintaining of public peace, tranquillity and law &...
16/10/2025
Srinagar, October 15 (KIP)- Minister for Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today called for a comprehensive and multi-pronged approach to accelerate the pace of tribal empowerment across Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Zainpora, Showket Hussain Ganie; Director, Tribal Affairs, Mumtaz Choudhary; Mission Director, Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM), Dr. Shubhra Sharma; and other senior officers.
Chairing a detailed rev...
15/10/2025
Srinagar, October 15 (KIP)- In a decisive action against the drug menace, J&K Police have attached properties worth approximately ₹66 Lakhs belonging to two notorious drug peddlers, a father-son duo in the Bijbehara area of District Anantnag.
Police Station Bijbehara had earlier registered FIR No. 167/2025 U/S 8/21 of the NDPS Act against one Mohd Saleem Dar alias Sahib Matto, son of Abdul Rasheed Dar, resident of Tulkhan, for his involvement in illicit drug trafficking. During the course ...
15/10/2025
Srinagar, October 15 (KIP)- Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today remarked that Government College of Women (GCW), M.A Road has immense contribution towards the overall development of Jammu and Kashmir from last 75 years.
The Minister made these remarks while addressing the celebrations to commemorate the 75th year of existence of the Government Women’s College, Srinagar, ‘75 Years: A Celebration of Excellence in Women’s Education’, one...
13/10/2025
Awantipora, October 13 (KIP)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) observed the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) 2025 by organizing a one-day workshop on the theme “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters.” The event was organized by the Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction (CDRR), IUST, in collaboration with the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Government of India.
Dr. Afroz Ahmad, Member, National Green Tribunal (NGT)...
13/10/2025
Awantipora,October 13 (KIP)- The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) inaugurated a three-day national workshop titled “Kashmiri Language in the Digital Era: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning for Preservation and Promotion.” The event was jointly organized by the Department of Computer Sciences and the Habba Khatoon Centre for Kashmiri Language and Literature.
In his presidential address, Prof. Shakil A. Romshoo, Vice Chancellor, IUST, highlighted the un...
13/10/2025
Srinagar, October 13 (KIP)-As J&K BJP President Sat Sharma filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections, accompanied by party Vice President Rakesh Mahajan and senior leader Dr. Ali Mohammad Mir, a wave of enthusiasm and celebration has swept across Jammu and Kashmir in the party cadre and masses. Their nomination reflects the Bharatiya Janata Party’s unwavering commitment to public service, transparency, and the vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas.
Peop...
13/10/2025
Srinagar, October 13 (KIP)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, held a meeting at the party office in Srinagar to review organizational preparedness and devise a comprehensive strategy for the upcoming Assembly elections in Budgam district.
Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), J&K BJP, chaired the meeting, which was attended by Sofi Yusuf, Arif Raja, Altaf Thakur, Hakeem Rohullah Ghazi, senior party leaders, district office bearers, and constituency-level team members.
...
11/10/2025
Srinagar, October 11 (KIP)-As part of its community outreach and public grievance redressal initiative, Police in Ganderbal observed Thana Diwas at Police Station Gund. The event was presided over by SSP Ganderbal Shri Khalil Ahmad Poswal–JKPS, who interacted with local residents, community representatives, and members of various public bodies.
The event witnessed active participation from respectable citizens, PRI members, local Auqaf Committees, Gujjar & Bakerwals and ...
10/10/2025
Srinagar, October 10 (KIP)-Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani today met a series of public and departmental delegations at the Raabita Office and listened to their issues and demands pertaining to various sectors.
Delegations representing the power, handicrafts, handloom, floriculture, and education sectors apprised the Advisor of their respective concerns related to public infrastructure, employee welfare, and service matters. Issues of general public importance were also rais...
10/10/2025
Budgam, October 10 (KIP)-Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Vikramjit Singh today inaugurated three days Buyer-Seller Meet at Budgam to promote traditional handicrafts and facilitate market linkages for local artisans and producers.
The Buyer-Seller meet is being organised by Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) and is sponsored by Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, under National Handicraft Development Programme ...
10/10/2025
Srinagar, October 10 (KIP)-Special Secretary in Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Haris Ahmad Handoo today assumed the charge of Director SKICC.
On the occasion, the Director was given warm welcome by the SKICC staff.
The Director, after assumption of charge, held a brief interaction with the officers and other staff.
During the interaction, he highlighted that SKICC’s stature as a premier destination for national and international events need to be maintained. He emphasized upon the of...
10/10/2025
Srinagar, October 10 (KIP)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, under the aegis of the Office of Dean Alumni and International Affairs, organised a special Women’s Session on Friday as part of its two-day Global Alumni Meet – SANGAM 2025.
The event celebrated the remarkable achievements of the institute’s distinguished women alumni and underscored their pivotal role in transforming professional, academic, and social landscapes.
Themed “Women in Power: Beyond Balance: Tow...
10/10/2025
Srinagar, October 09 (KIP)-Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today conducted an extensive tour of Srinagar city to assess ongoing development works and projects.
During the visit, the Deputy CM visited Govt. College of Education, Govt. College for Women, sites of the proposed Barbar Shah Bridge, Old Habba Kadal Bridge and Padshahi Bagh Road.
The Deputy Chief Minister was accompanied with MLA Habba Kadal Shamim Firdous, and MLA Lal Chowk Sheikh Ahsan Ahmed, along with other seni...
10/10/2025
Srinagar, October 09 (KIP)- In a significant development in the ongoing fight against drug trafficking, Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), Kashmir has successfully recovered a substantial quantity of contraband substance and arrested accused person involved in the commission of crime. Besides, 02 drug peddlers have been arrested in Kulgam and recovered contraband substance from their possession.
Acting on specific information, a dedicated team of ANTF conducted a meticulously planned operat...
10/10/2025
Srinagar, October 09 (KIP)-Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today inaugurated two-day educational workshop organized at PM Shri High School Yaroo, D.H. Pora, under the aegis of PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) initiative.
Addressing the gathering, Minister Sakeena reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to enhancing learning outcomes and strengthening the educational ecosystem across...
10/10/2025
Srinagar, October 09 (KIP)-The Mantaqi Centre for Science & Society (MCSS) at the Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST) organised a special session on An Integrated Approach to Research in Environmental Biomonitoring with Special Reference to South and South-East Asia by Prof Zeba Farooqi, and Head, Environmental Biomonitoring Research Unit (EBRU), De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines.
Dr. Farooqi discussed issues of e-waste and metal pollution in the Philippines ...
09/10/2025
Srinagar, October 08 (KIP)-ivisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of the Comprehensive Sewerage Scheme – Zone III of Greater Srinagar.
The meeting was attended by the Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC); Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar; Chief Engineer, KPDCL; Superintending Engineer, UEED; along with officers from R&B, NBCC, and the Revenue Department.
During the meeting, officials from NBCC presented a det...
09/10/2025
Srinagar, October 08 (KIP)-The Jammu and Kashmr Board of School Education (J&K BOSE) has notified the date-sheets for 11th and 12th classes Annual/ Regular, 2025 (Oct- Nov Session), scheduling the examinations from November 19 and November 8 respectively.
In all, over 1,52,000 students of class 11th (81,000) and 12th (71,000) from Kashmir Division and winter zone areas of Jammu Division including students from District Kargil are taking up the exam in the forthcoming session restored by t...
09/10/2025
Srinagar, October 08 (KIP)-Commissioner Secretary, Forest, Ecology, and Environment, Sheetal Nanda, today chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress on ongoing development works being executed across the Union Territory in the Forest and allied sectors.
The meeting focused on initiatives under various schemes including CAPEX, Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA), Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), and Green India Mission (GIM).
During the ...
08/10/2025
Srinagar, October 08 (KIP)-Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today reviewed the ongoing process of recruitments in the Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education departments, emphasizing the need for expediting appointments to ensure better service delivery at the grassroots level.
Chairing a review meeting with senior officers of Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB), the Minister underlined the importance of strengthening key public service...
08/10/2025
Awantipora, October 08 (KIP)-Minister for Agriculture, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Cooperatives, Javid Ahmad Dar, today inaugurated the International Conference on “Mapping the Future of Sustainable Landscapes: Geospatial Innovation for People, Places and Practices” at Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) here.
The two day Conference organized by IUST in collaboration with the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) brings together global ...