Kashmir News

Ensure proper maintenance of roads, timely Snow Clearance for connectivity to remote habitations: Div Com to BEACON

05/12/2023
Srinagar, December 05 (KIP)- The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today convened a meeting to review the maintenance of roads and timely snow clearance in Border Districts to ensure road connectivity to remote areas during the winter season. The meeting was attended by senior officers from BEACON besides District Administrations. Addressing the meeting, Div Com directed for ensuring regular maintenance of roads under the jurisdiction of BEACON for smooth ...

DST, GoI approves i-TBI on the proposal submitted by Deptt. of Management Studies, GDC Sopore

05/12/2023
Srinagar, December 05 (KIP)- The Deptt. of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India (GoI) has approved Inclusive Technology Business Incubator (i-TBI) on the proposal submitted by the Deptt. of Management Studies, Government Degree College Boys Sopore. For setting up Inclusive Technology Business Incubator in this college, a sanctioned grant of Rs. 3.90 Crores, Vide TPN No. 94686 Dated 30-10-2023 has been approved. The proposal is the first of its kind to be approved in favour of any ...

Agriculture Department Kashmir celebrates ‘World Soil Day-2023’

05/12/2023
Srinagar, December 05 (KIP)-Agriculture Department Kashmir today celebrated World Soil Health Day (WSD) 2023 across Kashmir with the main function held at agriculture complex Lalmandi Srinagar. The function was inaugurated by Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal through virtual mode. World Soil Health Day-2023 is celebrated under the theme of ‘Soil & Water, A Source of Life’. Addressing the function, Director Agriculture said that organising soil day provides us with...

Dir. Information, DIPR employees condole demise of Shabir Ahmad’s mother

05/12/2023
Srinagar, December 05 (KIP)-Director Information, J&K, Minga Sherpa has condoled sad demise of mother of Shabir Ahmad Bhat, AIO of Joint Director Information Kashmir, who passed away after a brief illness. In his condolence message, the Director Information expressed his deepest condolences with Shabir Ahmad and his family and prayed for peace to the departed soul. Meanwhile, the employees of DIPR also condoled the sad demise of mother of Shabir Ahmad. The officers and employees of the dep...

Empowering Elegance: Masarat Subhan's Triumph with "Vie en Rose" in the Heart of Kashmir

05/12/2023
Srinagar, December 05 (KIP)-In the bustling streets of Rajbagh, Srinagar, a beacon of entrepreneurship shines through the story of Masarat Subhan. Armed with a postgraduate degree in commerce and international business, Masarat embarked on a journey that would see her transform challenges into triumphs. In 2019, Masarat Subhan planted the seeds of "Vie en Rose," a fashion label that quickly bloomed into a symbol of elegance and tradition. Starting with just one employee, Masarat focused on d...

DC Kulgam flags-off group of 60 Girls for trekking expedition to Pahalgam

04/12/2023
Kulgam, December 04 (KIP)-A group of 60 girl students was today flagged-off by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr.Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat from mini-secretariat here for a trekking expedition to Pahalgam. The event was organized by District Youth Services and Sports Kulgam. DYSSO Kulgam, field staff of Youth Services and Sports besides parents of these trekkers were also present at the flag-off function. These girl students belong to all six Zones of the district and are scheduled t...

IGP Kashmir visits Baramulla & Sopore, takes stock of security scenario

04/12/2023
Srinagar, December 04 (KIP)-The Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone Shri VK Birdi today visited North Kashmir’s Baramulla & Sopore to assess and enhance the security measures. The IGP Kashmir alongwith DIG NKR Baramulla Shri Vivek Gupta-IPS chaired security review meetings, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts in ensuring the safety and well-being of the citizens and discussed strategic initiatives to enhance the overall security development of the district. SSP Baramul...

CUK’s Rajbhasha cell kick-starts workshop on ‘Use of Modern Tech and Rajbhasha Hindi’

04/12/2023
Ganderbal, December 04 (KIP)- Rajbhasha Cell, Central University of Kashmir (CUK), Monday kick-started a two-day workshop on “Use of Modern Technology and Rajbhasha Hindi,” for the administrative staff of the varsity, at Green Campus here. Speaking on the occasion, I/c Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdul Gani, exhorted upon all the employees to use the Hindi language in official work (noting and drafting) and communicating with other Government departments, in addition to the English. “As major...

JKTPO, Amazon Global Selling organises Onboarding Drive

04/12/2023
Srinagar, December 04 (KIP)-The Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) took a significant step towards expanding market access to the entrepreneurs/ sellers/ artisans of the region by collaborating with Amazon Global Selling and organised Onboarding Drive at Tagore Hall in Srinagar today. The event witnessed active participation from over 100 entrepreneurs, including women entrepreneurs, e-commerce players, retailers, artisans, and other local businesses. Amazon Global...

NIT Srinagar gets over Rs. 1 Cr funding for 52 R&D Projects from JKST&IC, SERB, NBHM

04/12/2023
Srinagar, December 04 (KIP)-In a significant move to boost its research and development initiatives, the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar has got funding exceeding Rs. 1 crore from three prominent agencies of the country like JKST&IC, SERB and NBHM. The Jammu and Kashmir Science, Technology, and Innovation Council (JKST&IC), the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), and the National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM) have collectively granted financial support t...

'International Day of Persons with Disabilities-2023’ observed at Bandipora

03/12/2023
Bandipora, December 03 (KIP)-The District Administration Bandipora in collaboration with District Disability Rehabilitation Centre Bandipora, Department of Education, Social Welfare Department Bandipora, HOPE Disability centre on Saturday organised a programme to celebrate ‘International Day of persons with Disabilities-2023’ at Mini Secretariat Bandipora. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr. Owais Ahmed was chief guest on the occasion while Additional District Development Commissioner B...

Altaf Bukhari congratulates PM and HM on election results in three States

03/12/2023
Srinagar, December 03 (KIP)-Apni Party President, Syed Mohammed Altaf Bukhari has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister, Amit Shah for election results in assembly polls in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. In a press statement, Altaf Bukhari said that the assembly election results in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan have shown that the people have faith in the dynamic leadership of PM Narendra Modi Ji and Amit Shah Ji.

DEO/DC Srinagar reviews progress under on-going Special Summary Revision of Electoral Roll

03/12/2023
Srinagar, December 02 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, who is also District Election Officer (DEO), Srinagar Saturday chaired a meeting of all Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) of the District to review the progress of Revision of Photo Electoral rolls here at Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex. At the outset the District Election Officer (DEO), Srinagar took a detailed review of the progress achie...

Army imitative for employment to youth of J&K

03/12/2023
Srinagar, December 02 (KIP)-In its endeavours to make a positive impact on the local population, the Indian Army conducted a two day Job Fair at Chinar Nau Jawan Club, Boniyar on 01- 02 Dec 23. Aimed to provide a common platform to the local youth seeking employment avenues and the employers, the Job Fair fulfilled it by attracting nearly 2500 youth of J&K for nearly 600 job vacancies. The event was organized in close cooperation with the Directorate of Employment, J&K which brought toget...

JKPCC observes National Pollution Control Day-2023

03/12/2023
Srinagar, December 02 (KIP)-In compliance with the directions issued by Regional Director Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee (JKPCC) Kashmir, Rafi Ahmad Bhat, National Pollution Control Day was today observed in all the district offices of PCC Kashmir. Meanwhile, a mega event was observed in the Conference hall of JKPCC Srinagar in the memory of those who lost their lives in the Bhopal Gas Tragedy- the biggest Industrial disaster due to poisonous gas, methy isocyanate in the ...

DLSA Srinagar & Social Welfare Dept. pioneer Anti-Drug Campaign & CBP for frontline workers

03/12/2023
Srinagar, December 02 (KIP)- In a concerted effort to combat the rising challenge of substance abuse, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar, in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, inaugurated a comprehensive four days Training and Capacity Building Program (CBP) in the Conference Hall of DLSA, Srinagar. This significant initiative, held under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction, aimed to equip frontline warri...

DC B’la finalises arrangements for JKSSB Panchayat Secretary Examinations

02/12/2023
Baramulla, December 01 (KIP)-The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar today convened a meeting of concerned officers to finalise arrangements for the Panchayat Secretary Examination scheduled to be held on 10th of December in the district. During the meeting, it was informed that 16144 candidates are expected to appear in the Panchayat Secretary examination at 44 centers across the District. For the smooth, free and fair conduct of the examination, 46 Magistrates, 44...

DC Srinagar chairs meeting of District Level Advisory Committee on Food Safety

02/12/2023
Srinagar, December 01 (KIP)-A meeting of District Level Advisory Committee (DLAC) on Food Safety was held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad here at Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex to review the measures in place to ensure quality food to people in the District. At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner took a comprehensive review of the functioning and achievements of the Food Safety Department. The meeting held a detailed deliberati...

Police registered 260 cases under NDPS Act, arrested 452 drug peddlers in Baramulla

02/12/2023
Srinagar, December 01 (KIP)-Police in Baramulla under its relentless campaign against drug peddling has achieved remarkable success as the number of registered cases has significantly dropped in recent months. As of November 2023, police have registered 260 cases under NDPS act, arrested 452 drug peddlers which include 70 hard-core drug peddlers who have been booked under PIT NDPS PSA in Baramulla district. Moreover, property worth crores of drug peddlers have been attached during the cur...

Program under UBA 2.0 organized at IUST

02/12/2023
Srinagar, December 01 (KIP)- Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) organized a two-day Health Awareness Drive targeting the girl students of High School Gooripora under University’s Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) 2.0 program. The programme organized by the office of Dean Outreach in collaboration with IUST Health Centre, was coordinated by Er. Romana Yousuf, IUST UBA Coordinator. Focused on spreading health awareness among adolescent girls, the program emphasized on Women’s Healt...

GoI allocates additional 293 MW of power to meet winter demand

30/11/2023
Srinagar, November 30 (KIP)-In yet another respite given to power consumers during peak winters, the Government of India (GoI) has increased power allocation to J&K by about 293 MW, by transferring power from distant power houses in West Bengal, Bihar and even Bhutan. According to the spokesperson for the Jammu & Kashmir Power Development Department (JKPDD), in today’s digital era, modern tools and software enable power transfer and management in an automated manner without requiring any h...

Safina Beigh addresses 6th World Congress on Disaster Management (WCDM) 2023 at Dehradun

30/11/2023
Srinagar, November 30 (KIP)-Safina Beigh, Chairperson, District Development Council (DDC) Baramulla Thursday laid emphasis on ‘Community Participation’ vis-à-vis dealing with the natural disasters to minimize the loss of lives and property while addressing 6th World Congress on Disaster Management (WCDM) 2023 at Dehradun. The 6th World Congress on Disaster Management (WCDM) 2023 is being held at Dehradun from 28 November to 01 December, 2023 jointly by Government of Uttarakhand, Uttarakhan...

PDP President express grief over the demise of Aga Syed Hussain Mossavi of Kargil

28/11/2023
Srinagar, November 28 (KIP)- J&K Peoples Democratic Party (J&KPDP) president Ms Mehbooba Mufti has expressed her deep grief & sorrow over the demise of renowned religious figure and Imam Jamia Masjid Kargil Aga Syed Hussain Mossavi. Late Aga was also Ex councillor of LHDC Kargil and Member of Imam Khumeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil. Expressing her heartfelt condolences with the bereaved family Ms Mehbooba Mufti said that the deceased was an inspiring personality with his religious an...

CUK’s DIQA, SLS commemorates 74th Samvidhan Diwas

28/11/2023
Ganderbal, November 28 (KIP)-The Directorate of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (DIQA) in collaboration with the Department of Law, School of Legal Studies (SLS), Central University of Kashmir (CUK) Monday commemorated the 74th Samvidhan Diwas (Constitution Day) at Tulmulla campus here. Prof. Srikrishna Dev Rao Vice-Chancellor NALSAR, Hyderabad, Prof. (Dr.) R. D. Sharma, former Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu, Prof. Shahid Rasool, Dean Academic Affairs, Prof. Farooq Ahmad Mir, Chief...

Large public turnout witnessed in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra at Keller Block of Shopian

28/11/2023
Shopian, November 28 (KIP)-All six designated Panchayats of Keller block, where the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) campaign was undertaken today, witnessed appreciable participation of people. Government officers and officials, PRIs, youth and students and beneficiaries of Government welfare schemes took part in Yatra enthusiastically. The aim of the yatra is to generate awareness regarding the Central government’s welfare schemes and policies to ensure 100 percent saturation of flags...

VBSY in 19 Panchayats of border blocks of Tangdhar, Teetwal witness massive public response

28/11/2023
Kupwara, November 28 (KIP)-The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY), a nationwide outreach initiative aimed at informing and empowering citizens about the Centre's flagship schemes was held in 19 remotest Panchayats of Tangdar and Teetwal blocks of Kupwara district. People thronged the venues of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (campaign) in Panchayats of Kandi Payen, Khoverpora A & B, Kona Gabra, Nachiyan, Nowagabra A, B & C, Tangdar A, B & C, Amrohiee, Bahadurkote, Chemkote A & B, Chanipor...

Special Enrollment camps for new electors held in Kupwara-AC

28/11/2023
Kupwara, November 28 (KIP)-In order to ensure saturation of eligible voters and on the directions of District Election Officer Kupwara, Special Enrollment Camps for Assembly Constituency Kupwara were launched today. On the occasion, large numbers of students who have attained or are likely to attain the age of 18 years by 01.01.2024 were registered. District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) Kupwara, Hidaitullah Mir, designated as dedicated Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO) for ...

SP College, District Election Office Srinagar organise Mega Awareness Programme under SVEEP

28/11/2023
Srinagar, November 28 (KIP)-Sri Pratap College, Srinagar in collaboration with District Election Office, Srinagar today organised a mega awareness programme under Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) for special summary revision of electoral rolls, 2023. The co-ordinator of the program Dr. Shazia Mushtaq in her introduction to the program highlighted the importance of the electoral process in shaping the future of the nation. Principal SP College Prof. (Dr....

Selection trials for 43rd Junior National Rowing Championship

28/11/2023
Srinagar, November 28 (KIP)- The Jammu and Kashmir Association of Rowing and Sculling is going to conduct trials for the selection of State Rowing Players/Team for much anticipated 43rd Junior National Rowing Championship National to be held in Chandigarh. The official statement said that the trials will be conducted at Nehru Park, Dal lake in Srinagar on 01 December 2023 at 11:00 AM. The statement said that it is mandatory for all interested participants to register with the J&K Associati...

Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra organised in Keller block, Shopian

27/11/2023
Shopian, November 27 (KIP)- Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) was organised today here in 6 Panchayats of the Keller block of the district. The Yatra is a significant step towards the direction of achievement of universal coverage of eligible people for scheme benefits, generation of schemes awareness by reaching out to the unreached. Under Meri Zubaani, Meri Kahani, beneficiaries shared with appreciation and gratitude towards the hassle free and momentous service delivery. BDO Keller...