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 ...
08/10/2025
Srinagar, October 08 (KIP)- Anand Jain, IPS, Additional Director General of Police (Armed), Jammu and Kashmir, today chaired Managers meeting at Polo Ground, Srinagar, to review and finalize the arrangements for the 10th All India Police Judo Cluster 2025, being hosted by the J&K Police from October 9 to 16, 2025.
The meeting was attended by Team Managers representing contingents from various States, Union Territories, and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) teams across the country. Comp...
08/10/2025
Awantipora, October 08 (KIP)- The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), in collaboration with the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS), inaugurated a two-day International Conference on “Mapping the Future of Sustainable Landscapes: Geospatial Innovation for People, Places and Practices.”
The conference brings together eminent academicians, researchers, industry experts, and policymakers from around the world to deliberate on the role of geospa...
08/10/2025
Srinagar, October 08 (KIP)- People’s Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen, on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the severe economic challenges currently faced by the people of Kashmir Valley.
Addressing the widespread devastation in the agricultural sector, Yaseen stated that “after 1957, the Valley has not witnessed such large-scale destruction.”
He said that heavy and unrelenting rainfall, combined with highway closures and floods, has severe...
07/10/2025
Srinagar, October 07 (KIP)-In a significant step towards promoting alternative dispute resolution and reducing the burden of pending litigations, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh under the leadership of Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice of High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh successfully conducted a mediation drive from 1st July, 2025 to 6th October, 2025.
The drive was launched pan India under the guidance of Chief Justice of India, Justice B.R Gavai and Justice Surya Kant, J...
07/10/2025
Srinagar, October 07 (KIP)- Continuing its efforts to ensure a healthy and drug-free environment for students, J&K Police has launched a special drive against the illegal sale of cigarettes and tobacco products near educational institutions and public places in Ganderbal & Handwara.
In Ganderbal, during the drive, several shops located near Schools and public places were inspected at Beehama, Duderhama, Gangerhama, Kangan, Safapora, Kondbal, Gutlibagh, Shadipora, Nagbal, Gund, Kullan and S...
07/10/2025
Srinagar, October 07 (KIP)- A five-day workshop on Python for Artificial Intelligence, organized by the Department of Information Technology, was inaugurated at NIT Srinagar by I/C Director (Dean R&C) Prof.Roohie Naaz Mir.
The event was attended by HoDs, Associate Dean R&C, faculty members, and participants.
In her address, Professor Roohie Naaz congratulated the Department of Information Technology for organizing the workshop. She highlighted the growing role of Artificial Intelligence...
07/10/2025
Srinagar, October 07 (KIP)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a comprehensive review of the functioning of the Mining Department, with a special focus on the implementation and performance of the Integrated Mining Surveillance System (IMSS), a technology-driven platform designed for real-time monitoring of mining operations across Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Mining; Chairperson, Pollution Control Committee; Director, Geology & Mining, and o...
07/10/2025
Awantipora, October 06 (KIP)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), in collaboration with the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS), will host the International Conference on ‘Mapping the Future of Sustainable Landscapes: Geospatial Innovations for People, Places, and Practices’ on October 8-9, 2025 at its Awantipora campus (Campus I).
The conference will be inaugurated by Javid Ahmad Dar, Minister for Agriculture, Rural Development and Pan...
07/10/2025
Srinagar, October 06 (KIP)- Continuing its unwavering drive against the drug menace, Police in Kulgam have attached the property of notorious drug peddler under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act.
During the investigation of case FIR No. 85/2024 U/S 8/15, 21 NDPS Act of Police Station Qazigund, it came to light that the accused, Cheki Badwani, resident of Kurigam, Tehsil Qazigund, has been involved in multiple cases of drug trafficking and had no legitimate source of income. The accused is prese...
07/10/2025
Srinagar, October 06 (KIP)-Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary reviewed the performance and functioning of Handloom and Handicrafts (H&H) departments post merger in a high-level meeting here today.
Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani; MLAs Ali Mohammad Dar, Dr. Mohammad Shafi Wani, Tanveer Sadiq, Riyaz Bedar; Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Vikramjit Singh, besides other senior officers of the Handicrafts and Handloom department attended the meeting.
During...
07/10/2025
Srinagar, October 06 (KIP)- Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) today organized a farewell ceremony in honour of outgoing Principal Secretary PDD, H. Rajesh Prasad, who has been elevated and posted as Chief Secretary of Union Territory of Chandigarh.
MD KPDCL, Mehmood Ahmad Shah; Special Secretary, PDD, Younis Malik; Chief Engineer Distribution/Planning & Procurement/ Transmission/ Generation/ Projects-Kashmir), Director Finance JKPDD and other senior officers of PDD and ...
07/10/2025
Srinagar, October 06 (KIP)- Minister for Agriculture Production Department, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, chaired a review meeting on progress of ongoing projects and works in Municipal Committee Watergam at civil secretariat here today.
During the meeting, the Minister stressed on the importance of expediting ongoing projects in various sectors, increasing transparency and accountability to ensure optimal use of reso...
07/10/2025
Kulgam, October 06 (KIP)-Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science & Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, who is also the Minister in-charge for Kulgam district, today visited the district and chaired a comprehensive district review meeting at Mini Secretariat here.
The meeting was attended by Minister for Education, Health & Social Welfare and MLA D.H Pora, Sakeena Itoo; MLA Kulgam M.Y. Tarigami, MLA Devsar Peerzada Fer...
05/10/2025
Rafiabad, October 05 (KIP)-Minister for Agriculture Production Department, Rural Development Department, and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar today chaired a review meeting at Dak Bungalow Chijhama with officers from Horticulture and Agriculture Departments to assess the damage caused by the hailstorm that hit Rafiabad yesterday.
The Minister directed the concerned officers to conduct field assessments on priority and compile a comprehensive report of loss...
05/10/2025
Srinagar, October 05 (KIP)-World Teachers’ Day 2025 was celebrated with great enthusiasm and respect by the Federation of All Private Indian Schools (FAP-India) in collaboration with the Private Schools Association of Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK), with Chandigarh University as the event partner, at Hotel Countryside, Srinagar.
On this special occasion, the FAP (India) State Awards 2025 were presented to honour outstanding schools, principals and teachers from Jammu and Kashmir for their excel...
05/10/2025
LoC Teetwal , October 04 (KIP)-Suresh Kumar Gupta, PCCF, Govt of J&K visited sharda temple LoC Teetwal Kashmir today. He was accompanied by his wife and top officials of forest department. He was earlier Secretary Deptt of culture and had known much about this historical site, that was reclaimed, rebuilt and inaugurated in 2023. He was received and briefed by coordinator Ajaz Khan and performed puja in the temple. He lauded efforts of Save sharda Committee Kashmir Regd in rebuilding the temple...
05/10/2025
Srinagar, October 04 (KIP)-In a moment of pride for Jammu and Kashmir, 13-year-old Ahmed Taha Masoody from Srinagar has once again showcased his brilliance on the national stage.
The young athlete bagged two gold medals at the 13th National Pencak Silat Championship 2025, held in Koppal, Karnataka, from September 26 to 28. Were 1500 athletes from all over India took part. He excelled in both the Tunggal and Solo events, outshining opponents from across the country.
This remarkable feat ...
04/10/2025
Awantipora,October 04 (KIP)- The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD), the national university of the Philippines, to promote academic cooperation and encourage mutual understanding between the two institutions. The MoU was signed by Prof. A.H. Moon, Dean Academic Affairs, IUST, and Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II, Chancellor, UPD in presence of the Vice-Chancellor, IUST, Prof. Sh...
04/10/2025
Srinagar, October 04 (KIP)-International Delhi Public School (IDPS) Zakura Srinagar, in collaboration with Zakura Police Station, organized a special awareness program on drug abuse under the theme of “Drugs Out, Sports In.” The program aimed at educating students about the harmful effects of drug addiction and motivating them to choose a healthier and more productive lifestyle.
The event featured debates, speeches and a question-answer session where students shared their thoughts on the i...
03/10/2025
Bandipora, October 03 (KIP)-The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today visited Zalwan area of Bandipora to review the issues related to waste management issues in the area.
During the visit, the DC interacted with officers of the Municipal Council Bandipora, Tehsildar Bandipora, officials from the Social Forestry Department, Pollution Control Committee, and local residents. The discussions focused on addressing community concerns and ensuring scientific and sustainable ...