22/02/2026
Gulmarg, February 22 (KIP)-Secretary, Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council, Nuzhat Gul, conducted a detailed review of the arrangements for the forthcoming 6th Edition of the Khelo India Winter Games scheduled to be held at Gulmarg from February 23–26, 2026.
The review meeting was attended by officers of the J&K Sports Council entrusted with the successful conduct of the prestigious national winter sports event. The J&K Sports Council, in close coordination with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and S...
22/02/2026
Srinagar, February 22 (KIP)-Several prominent leaders and grassroots workers from the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (NC), Indian National Congress (INC), Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Apni Party, DPAP and other political outfits formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at a grand function held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar.
The new entrants were welcomed by J&K BJP President and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) S...
21/02/2026
Gulmarg, February 21 (KIP)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today conducted a comprehensive inspection of various venues and key locations at Gulmarg and finalized arrangements for the 6th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games.
Officers from sports, tourism, health, police, civil administration, and other line departments accompanied the DC during the inspection.
During the visit, the DC inspected the Gulmarg Golf Club and other designated competition and accommodation ...
21/02/2026
Budgam, February 21 (KIP)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting on the implementation and progress of Jal Shakti Abhiyan:Catch the Rain 2025 and Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) 2.0.
At the outset, a detailed presentation was given outlining the background, objectives, themes, and focused interventions under the ongoing campaign. The meeting deliberated on the theme for 2025 “Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari: Jan Jagrukta Ki Or Cons...
21/02/2026
Srinagar, February 21 (KIP)-Several prominent leaders and grassroots workers from the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (NC), Indian National Congress (INC), Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Apni Party, DPAP and other political outfits formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at a grand function held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar.
The new entrants were welcomed by J&K BJP President and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Sat...
21/02/2026
Ganderbal, February 21 (KIP)-Department of Management Studies (DMS), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), celebrated “Management Day 2026” under the theme “Nurturing Future Leaders” at varsity’s Green Campus here on Saturday.
In his welcome address, Head of the Department, Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Lone, encouraged students to act responsibly and uphold ethical values, emphasizing that they are the prospective leaders of tomorrow. He highlighted the importance of leadership skills, critical th...
21/02/2026
Srinagar, February 20 (KIP)-V.K. Birdi, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, chaired a high-level security review meeting today at PCR Kashmir in preparation for the forthcoming VVIP visit to Jammu & Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by senior officers from various security and intelligence agencies, including Police, Army, CRPF, ITBP, BSF, SSB, CID, Traffic, Railways, and other allied units. Among those present were Additional Commissioner SB Srinagar; DIsG of CRPF (South/North Sr...
21/02/2026
Srinagar, February 20 (KIP)-The Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar organised an MSME Design Awareness Programme, drawing over 110 entrepreneurs, startup founders, students, and stakeholders from across Kashmir.
Experts highlighted the role of design-led innovation in improving product value, branding, and market competitiveness of local enterprises.
In his message to budding entrepreneurs, Director NIT Srinagar, Binod Kumar Kanaujia...
21/02/2026
Jammu, February 20 (Scoop News)-The Chairman of Jammu & Kashmir Kisan Congress, Shri Bharat Priye, today expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Congress High Command for approving the list of District Chairmen of the Jammu & Kashmir Pradesh Kisan Congress. He thanked AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, former Congress President Sonia Gandhi, senior leader Rahul Gandhi, and AICC General Secretary K. C. Venugopal for reposing their trust in the proposed leadership and strengthening the organ...
20/02/2026
Srinagar, February 20 (KIP)-The Chinar Open Winter Games 2026, a flagship initiative of the Indian Army, concluded successfully amidst the breath taking snow clad landscapes of Gulmarg on 20 February 2026. Organised under the aegis of Dagger Division of Chinar Corps, the event was a vibrant celebration of sportsmanship, community spirit and youth empowerment.
The Games provided a versatile platform for the youth of Kashmir to showcase their talents and channelise their energy into competi...
19/02/2026
Srinagar, February 19 (KIP)-Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, along with the Secretary Transport Department, chaired a meeting to review the progress on preparation of cost estimates for utility interventions along River Jhelum aimed at facilitating water transport.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners of Srinagar, Budgam, Anantnag, Pulwama, Ganderbal, and Bandipora, the Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir, Assistant Director IWAI Baramulla, Chief Engineers o...
19/02/2026
Jammu, February 19 (KIP)- Director Health Services Jammu, Dr. Abdul Hamid Zargar today visited Rajiv Gandhi Hospital Gangyal to review the overall functioning of the institution and evaluate the quality of healthcare services being delivered to the public.
During the visit, the Director took a detailed round of the OPD, IPD wards, Emergency Unit, Labour Room, Operation Theatre, Diagnostic Laboratory, Pharmacy and other critical sections of the hospital. He inspected the availability of med...
19/02/2026
Kulgam, February 19 (KIP)-Mohammad Afzal Parray, Chairman District Development Council (DDC) Kulgam, visited Adijan Kulgam to review the progress of the ongoing construction of a public library being developed at an estimated cost of ₹10.00 lakh under his DDC Grants.
During the visit, the Chairman inspected the construction site and assessed the pace and quality of work executed so far. He interacted with the concerned officials and the executing agency, emphasizing the importance of compl...
18/02/2026
Ganderbal, February 18 (KIP)-Department of Information Technology, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), in collaboration with the Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Centre, SK University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Kashmir (SKUAST-K), organized a workshop “Agritech Excellence & Innovations” under the India AI Impact Summit 2026, aligned with the theme “Economic Growth & Social Good”.
The workshop focused on the application of Artificial Intelligence, Internet ...
18/02/2026
Awantipora, February 18 (KIP)- The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Government Polytechnic College Budgam (GPCB) to expand its outreach network and promote structured academic cooperation.
The MoU aims to establish a collaborative framework for academic exchange, skill-based development, and mutual institutional support. The partnership will promote the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and best practices between t...
18/02/2026
Srinagar, February 18 (KIP)-The three-day Skill Development Program on Drug Discovery and Biomedical Research concluded successfully at the CSIR-IIIM Srinagar Branch. The hands-on training program, organized by CSIR-IIIM Srinagar Branch under the CSIR-Integrated Skill Initiatives, focused on practical laboratory techniques in biological assays and in vivo mice experiments. It brought together early-career researchers, laboratory professionals, and students for intensive skill development.
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18/02/2026
Srinagar, February 18 (KIP)- Jammu, Srinagar, February 18 (Scoop News)- Police in Awantipora under the aegis of Civic Action Programme 2025-26, inaugurated T20 knockout Cricket Tournament at DPL Awantipora.
The tournament was inaugurated by SSP Awantipora, besides DySP DAR other officers were also present. 08 teams from various areas of Police District Awantipora are participating in the tournament. The inaugural match was played between Super Challengers Satopakhren VS Mantaqi Sports ...
18/02/2026
Budgam, February 18 (KIP)- Department of Tourism, J&K, through the Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir, organized the Doodhpathri Snow Carnival 2026 at scenic Parihas Maidan Doodhpathri, marking a significant milestone in the promotion of winter tourism in the Union Territory.
Held amidst the breathtaking snow covered landscapes of Doodhpathri, the carnival witnessed enthusiastic participation from tourists, adventure lovers, local residents, and stakeholders from the tourism and hospitality s...
18/02/2026
Srinagar, February 18 (KIP)-Following the announcement of dates for the commencement of 2nd leg of the 6th Edition of the Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg chaired a comprehensive meeting to review preparations for the smooth and successful conduct of the national sporting event.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Commissioner SMC, SSP Traffic Srinagar, SSP Security, SSP Traffic Rural, Secretary, J&K Sports Council, ...
17/02/2026
Awantipora, February 17 (KIP)- The Department of Zoology, IUST, convened its first Board of Studies meeting with the objective of reviewing and strengthening the academic curriculum in line with emerging educational reforms and national priorities.
The meeting was chaired by Dean, School of Sciences, Dr. Farooq Hussain Bhat. Head, Department of Zoology, Prof. Mohammad Farooq Mir, presented the agenda and deliberated upon key academic matters. Subject experts from various institutio...
17/02/2026
Srinagar, February 17 (KIP)- Police in Ganderbal has successfully secured the Conviction of an accused under Section 355 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) from the Hon’ble Judicial Magistrate 1st Class (JMIC), Kangan.
The accused Amir Ahmad Beigh son of Ghulam Rasool Beigh resident of Thune, Kangan, was found guilty of attempting to disturb public peace and tranquillity of the area while being in an intoxicated condition.
Taking a reformative approach, the Hon’ble Court sentenced the...
17/02/2026
Srinagar, February 17 (KIP)- In view of the upcoming Holy Month of Ramadhan, Police in Sopore, in coordination with the concerned departments and other stakeholders, conducted a comprehensive market inspection across key commercial areas of Police District Sopore.
The joint teams inspected shops dealing in essential commodities, food items, fruits, vegetables, bakery products, and other Ramadhan-related goods. During the checking, emphasis was laid on verification of rate lists, preventi...
16/02/2026
Srinagar, February 16 (KIP)-The Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Srinagar, organised an MSME Design Awareness Programme at the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology campus in Leh.
The programme was sponsored by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and witnessed participation from around 70 MSME entrepreneurs, startup founders, students, and stakeholders from the Leh region.
Officials said the sessions focused on th...