Kashmir News

Lack of cold storage leaves Kashmir fruit growers at mercy of highway closures: Hakeem Yaseen

17/09/2025
Srinagar, September 16 (KIP)-People’s Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen today expressed deep concern over the frequent closure of the Srinagar–Jammu National Highway, stating that it has badly hit the economy of Kashmir, particularly the horticulture sector. He said it is unfortunate that despite the highway being known for frequent disruptions, successive governments have failed to put in place a long-term and concrete plan to address the crisis. ...

DU Elections 2025: J&K Students Association Extends Support to NSUI and Left Parties

17/09/2025
Srinagar, September 16 (KIP)-The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Tuesday has extended its support to the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) and the Left student parties in the upcoming Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections, announcing backing for two posts each. In a statement, the Association’s National Convenor, Nasir Khuehami, said that the decision reflects Association’s commitment to strengthening student-centric politics and safeguarding democrati...

Highway Blockade Deepens Crisis for Apple Growers and Traders:Tarigami

17/09/2025
Srinagar, September 16 (KIP)-Addressing a press conference at Srinagar today, CPI(M) leader and MLA Kulgam, M. Y. Tarigami, said that the devastating floods in September have caused heavy losses to human lives, properties, and standing crops in Jammu and Kashmir. The prolonged closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway has hit hard farmers and fruit growers. Despite tall claims and repeated assurances by the National Highway Authorities, the situation on Highway remains uncertain during t...

CUKashmir’s Deptt of Economics holds lecture on ‘Empowering Investors through Education’

17/09/2025
Ganderbal,September 16 (KIP)-Department of Economics, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) organized a lecture on “Empowering Investors through Education” by Mr. Bilal Ahmad Hakeem, Market Trainer associated with institutions including NSE, BSE, CDSL, and NSDL, at varsity’s Green campus here on Tuesday. The event aimed to promote financial literacy, deepen understanding of investment principles, and foster responsible participation in capital markets among postgraduate students. ...

Two day annual intra-college technology festival TechFusion 2025 concludes at NIT Srinagar

17/09/2025
Srinagar, September 16 (KIP)-The two day annual intra-college technology festival, TechFusion 2025 concluded at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar. The two-day festival was held under the banner of the Technology Club. It included a range of competitions designed to test technical knowledge and practical skills. The mega event was coordinated by Dr. Iqra Altaf Geelani with the support of Director NIT Srinagar Prof. Binod Kumar Kanaujia, Institute Registrar Prof. Atikur ...

Branding, packaging of Kashmir Handicrafts hold key to target newer marketing

17/09/2025
Srinagar, September 16 (KIP)-Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, successfully conducted another one-day Capacity Building Programme on Branding and Packaging of famed Kashmir Handicrafts here today. The programme, which was inaugurated by Director, Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, Mussarat Islam, under the World Bank-aided Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) programme, of the Government of India. Deputy Director, Trainings, Mirza Shahid Ali, Senior faculty...

Rana reviews measures to address water woes in Habbakadal constituency

17/09/2025
Srinagar, September 16 (KIP)-Jal Shakti Minister Javed Ahmed Rana today convened a meeting with senior officials of the Jal Shakti Department to address the ongoing water supply challenges in Habbakadal Constituency and its adjoining areas. During the meeting, Rana emphasized the need for urgent and sustained interventions to improve water distribution and service delivery. He directed officials to prepare and implement a structured water supply roster aimed at ensuring timely and pre...

CUKashmir celebrates Engineers’ Day

16/09/2025
Ganderbal, September 15 (KIP)- The Department of Civil Engineering in collaboration with the Department of Information Technology, Central University of Kashmir (CUK) today commemorated Engineers’ Day-2025 at Tulmulla Campus. Addressing the participants, Vice Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, highlighted the pivotal role of engineers in nation-building. He drew a distinction between engineering and technology, while explaining their interdependence in driving progress. He also remarked o...

Hakeem Yaseen Urges urgent restoration of Jammu-Srinagar National Highway

16/09/2025
Srinagar, September 15 (KIP)- President of the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Front (PDF) and former Minister, Hakeem Mohammed Yaseen, on Monday strongly urged the Union Territory government and the Centre to take urgent and serious measures for the immediate restoration of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, calling it the "lifeline" of Kashmir. In a statement issued here, Yaseen expressed deep concern over the prolonged highway closure, which he said has added to the suffering ...

NIT Srinagar celebrates Hindi Diwas with enthusiasm

16/09/2025
Srinagar, September 15 (KIP)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Monday celebrated Hindi Diwas to commemorate the historic day when the Constituent Assembly of India adopted Hindi (14th Sep 1949) as the official language of the Union government. The event was part of the 15-day-long Hindi Pakhwada celebrations organized by the Rajbhasha Cell, which will feature a series of activities running until September 28 The function was graced by several distinguished personali...

Engineers’ Day Celebrated at NIT Srinagar

16/09/2025
Srinagar, September 15 (KIP)-The Students’ Chapter of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar organized Engineers’ Day celebrations on Monday. The program featured a keynote address by Mr. Rajat Srivastava from the Ministry of Good Governance, who highlighted the role of engineers in shaping the future of the nation. “Engineers are the backbone of development. From infrastructure to digital innovation, their contributions define the prog...

Delegation of Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers meets Lieutenant Governor

15/09/2025
Srinagar, September 15 (KIP)- A delegation of Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers Cum Dealers Union led by its Chairman Shri Bashir Ahmad Basheer called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, today. The members of the delegation expressed their gratitude to the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha for the new Parcel Train from Budgam to Adarsh Nagar, New Delhi. They also put forth various welfare issues of fruit growers and traders from the valley i...

Three-Day 10th State Level Pencak Silat Championship 2025-26 Concludes at Indoor Stadium Srinagar

14/09/2025
Srinagar, September 14 (KIP)- The three-day 10th State Level Pencak Silat Championship 2025-26 concluded today at the Indoor Stadium Polo Ground, Srinagar. The championship was held from 12th to 14th September and witnessed an overwhelming participation of around 1,200 athletes representing various schools, colleges, clubs, and academies from across Jammu and Kashmir. The event was organized by the Pencak Silat Association of Jammu and Kashmir and sponsored by the Jammu and Kashmir Sports ...

CUKashmir’s Dept of IT holds lecture on AI

14/09/2025
Ganderbal,September 14 (KIP)-Department of Information Technology, School of Engineering, Central University of Kashmir, (CUKashmir) organized an online expert lecture on Agentic AI on Saturday, under the patronage of Vice Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath. The lecture was delivered by Er. Vikas Tandon, Director and Senior Solutions Architect at S&P Global, having over 18 years of experience in the fintech sector. Speaking on the occasion, Er. Tandon explained how Agentic AI enables sys...

JK Police solves 02 theft cases in Ganderbal; 03 accused arrested

14/09/2025
Srinagar, September 13 (KIP)- J&K Police in Ganderbal have solved 02 theft cases by apprehending 03 accused persons involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen property from their possession. On 08-Sept-2025 and 11-Sept-2025, Police Station Kheerbawani and Police Station Kangan received separate written complaints from Jalal-ud-din son of Abdul Salam resident of Kokagund Sehpora and Wahid Ahmad son of Haji Noorani resident of Chadrakote A/P Hayan Kangan stating that during t...

DC Anantnag reviews preparations for ‘Sewa Parv’

14/09/2025
Anantnag,September 13 (KIP)-: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Syed Fakhrudin Hamid, today chaired a meeting of officers to review and finalise arrangements for the observance of ‘Sewa Parv’ in the district from 17th September to 2nd October, 2025. DC directed departments to ensure structured implementation of activities with measurable outcomes. He stressed inter-departmental coordination, community participation, and continuous monitoring for effective execution. The observance will i...

SCLSC campaign: DLSA Srinagar organizes legal awareness programme for inmates at Central Jail Srinagar

14/09/2025
Srinagar, September 13 (KIP)- District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar, today organized a comprehensive legal awareness programme at Central Jail Srinagar as part of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC) campaign in jails across India. The initiative aimed to educate inmates about the process and availability of filing Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) through legal aid, ensuring that justice remains accessible to all. The programme was held under the chairmanship of...

Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul inaugurates 3rd National Lok Adalat at Baramulla

14/09/2025
Baramulla, September 13 (KIP)- Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul, Judge, High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, who is also administrative Judge of Baramulla, Saturday visited Baramulla and inaugurated 3rd National Lok Adalat of year 2025 at District Court Complex here. The National Lok Adalat was organized by District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Baramulla. Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa; Chairman DLSA and Principal District and Sessions Judge, Jawad Ahmad; President Ba...

GMC Srinagar mourns demise of Prof. (Dr.) Ashiq Hussain Naqashbandi. former Principal

14/09/2025
Srinagar, September 13 (KIP)- Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar today held a condolence meeting at the Medical Education Unit (MEU) to pay tribute to Prof. (Dr.) Ashiq Hussain Naqashbandi, Ex-Principal/Dean, GMC Srinagar who passed away early morning on 13 September, 2025. The meeting was attended by faculty members, administrative staff, medical superintendents, and paramedical staff, all of whom came together to mourn the loss of a respected figure in the medical community. Pr...

Cultural Unit Srinagar of DIPR organizes cultural prog. in remembrance of Sufi poet

14/09/2025
Srinagar, September 13 (KIP)- Cultural Unit Srinagar, in collaboration with the District Information Centre Pulwama of DIPR J&K, organized a cultural programme at Jenab Gareeb Abdul Khaliq Memorial Committee, Tenghar Pulwama. The event was held in remembrance of the revered Sufi poet, Jenab Gareeb Abdul Khaliq whose literary and spiritual contributions continue to inspire generations. On the occasion, Cultural Officer Srinagar, Burhan Hussain in his address highlighted the importance of...

Excise Dept engages students through Art & Drama at GGHSS Kothibagh

14/09/2025
Srinagar, September 13 (KIP)- Excise Range Central Kashmir conducted a powerful awareness campaign against the growing menace of drug abuse at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Kothibagh. The programme was filled with vibrant activities, a painting competition, nukkad natak, speech competition and a Rally on the theme ‘Nasha Mukht J&K Abhiyan.’ Students poured their hearts into their performances, expressing their creativity, fears, and hopes through striking artwork, stirring w...

Law Department’s Inter-Semester Cricket Tourney

13/09/2025
Ganderbal, September 12 (KIP)- The much-awaited final of the Law Department Inter-Semester Cricket Tournament witnessed a high-voltage clash between the 5th Semester and the 7th Semester at the Physical Education Ground, Ganderbal. After an electrifying contest filled with explosive batting and thrilling moments, the 7th Semester emerged victorious by six wickets, lifting the championship title in front of an enthusiastic crowd. Registrar, Dr. Nisar Ahmad Mir along with Prof. Dr Faroo...

SSP Kulgam flags off 83 students for Bharat Darshan Tour

13/09/2025
Srinagar, September 12 (KIP)-As part of its continued efforts to strengthen police-public relations and provide youth with opportunities for growth and exposure, Police in Kulgam, under the Civic Action Programme, flagged off a group of 83 students from District Kulgam for a week-long Bharat Darshan Tour. The group is being accompanied by five caretakers to ensure the smooth conduct of the trip. The tour was formally flagged off by SSP Kulgam Shri Sahil Sarangal-IPS at District Police Lines ...

Police attaches property worth ₹50 lakhs of drug peddler under the NDPS Act in Srinagar

12/09/2025
Srinagar, September 12 (KIP)-In yet another significant move to combat the drug menace and dismantle the infrastructure supporting narcotics trafficking, Police in Srinagar have attached a residential property worth approximately ₹50 Lakhs under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The attached property comprises a single‑storey residential house, constructed on land measuring 5 marlas and 68 square feet, bearing khasra No. 339 and valued at approximately ₹50 lak...

Ashok Koul welcomes Parcel Train for Apple growers

12/09/2025
Srinagar, September 12 (KIP)-J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Jammu-Kashmir, Ashok Koul has welcomed the announcement by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to start a daily time-tabled parcel train service from Budgam to Adarsh Nagar (Delhi), calling it a "lifeline" for apple growers and a timely intervention that will bring immense relief to the horticulture sector of the Kashmir Valley. “This is a historic decision that reflects the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s com...

Hakeem Yaseen Welcomes Parcel Train Service for Apple Growers

12/09/2025
Srinagar, September 12 (KIP)-Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen, on Friday strongly condemned the slapping of the Public Safety Act (PSA) on Doda MLA Mehraj Malik. He said that PSA, which is meant to deal with criminals and anti-social elements, should never be applied to a public representative. “No doubt, if there was any mistake or slip of the tongue while addressing a public demand, a simple FIR, complaint, or c...

Several legislators call on CM Omar Abdullah, highlight key public issues

12/09/2025
Srinagar, September 11 (KIP)-Several legislators, including MLA Pampore, Justice (Retd) Hasnain Masoodi; MLA Karnah, Javid Ahmad Mirchal and MLA Rajouri, Iftikhar Ahmed called on Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah at Raabita Public Outreach Office here today. The legislators apprised the Chief Minister of pressing developmental issues impacting their respective constituencies, as well as challenges posed in the aftermath of recent flood situation in the region. During the interaction, the MLA...

EC Education Attends Annual Day Celebration of Govt. Model Middle School Gramthang

12/09/2025
Kargil, September 11 (KIP)- Executive Councillor for Education, LAHDC Kargil, Zakir Hussain today attended the Annual Day Celebration of Govt. Model Middle School, Gramthang, Minjee. The event was graced by Director School Education, Ladakh, Tashi Dolma; Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Kargil, Jahangir Akhoon; Councillor Baroo-Minjee, Adv. Khadim Hussain; Principal DIET; Chief Education Officer, Kargil; Group Manager, NHPC Chutuk; besides ZEPO, VEC members, former Councillor, PA to MP Lada...

Police Attaches Property of Notorious Drug Peddler Worth ₹50 Lakhs in Budgam

12/09/2025
Srinagar, September 11 (KIP)-In a major action against drug trafficking, Police attached immovable property of a notorious drug peddler in Humhama area of district Budgam. The property, comprising a double-storey residential house belonging to Sahil Yousuf Bhat son of Mohd Yousuf Bhat resident of Humhama, has an estimated market value of around ₹50 lakhs. The attachment was executed under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, in connection with Case FIR No. 110/2021 registered under Sections 8/21 ...

Seminar on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Legacy Organized at GDC Sopore

12/09/2025
Srinagar, September 11 (KIP)-Police in Sopore, in collaboration with Government Degree College Sopore, organized a seminar to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The theme of the seminar was “Formation of India’s Bureaucracy, Role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and His Vision of India.” Speakers highlighted Patel’s historic role in unifying more than 560 princely states, safeguarding India’s territorial integrity, and shaping a strong, impartial, and professi...