Kashmir News

SKUAST-K issues advisory for combating dry weather

06/03/2026
Srinagar, March 06 (KIP)- In response to the persistent dry weather across the Kashmir Valley, experts from Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir have issued an urgent advisory. Farmers are strongly urged to prioritize soil moisture conservation and immediate crop protection measures to mitigate the impact of rising temperatures and lack of precipitation. The university has strongly urged farmers across the Valley to adopt timely crop management p...

Police Seizes 03 Vehicles in Ganderbal

06/03/2026
Srinagar, March 06 (KIP)- Police in Ganderbal seized 02 Tippers and 01 Tractor involved in the illegal extraction and transportation of Minor Minerals within the jurisdiction of PS Ganderbal and PS Lar. These vehicles were found transporting illegally extracted material from Nallah Sindh without the mandatory permissions. Acting swiftly and in close coordination with the Geology & Mining Department, teams from the concerned police stations intercepted and seized these vehicles on the spot,...

CUKashmir congratulates Chancellor Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain on appointment as Governor of Bihar

06/03/2026
Ganderbal, March 06 (KIP)- Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), led by its Vice Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath has extended congratulations to its worthy Chancellor, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain, on his appointment as the Hon’ble Governor of Bihar. In a congratulatory message, Prof. A Ravinder Nath, described the development as a moment of pride for the University fraternity. He said the worthy Chancellor played a crucial role in guiding the University during his tenure as Ch...

DC Anantnag reviews Traffic Regulation with Officers, Traders & Transporters

06/03/2026
Anantnag, March 06 (KIP)- In a proactive move to discuss and streamline traffic movement within main town and its adjoining areas, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat today chaired a comprehensive review meeting with the stakeholders, at DC office. The meeting was aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of existing traffic arrangements and identifying bottlenecks that hinder the smooth movement of vehicles and commuters. Recognizing the importance of a well-re...

DC Kulgam reviews functioning of SWD, implementation of Welfare Schemes

06/03/2026
Kulgam March 06 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, today chaired a meeting of officers to review the implementation and progress of various schemes and programmes of the Social Welfare Department (SWD) in the district. During the meeting, the DC reviewed the functioning of One Stop Centre, integrated Child protection scheme, SANKALP Hub for Women, Child Welfare Committees (CWCs), Drug De-addiction Centre and implementation of State Marriage Assistance Scheme, ISSS, schola...

Div Com Reviews Projects for Traffic Management and Road safety in Srinagar

06/03/2026
Srinagar, March 05 (KIP)- The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Thursday chaired a meeting to review finalization of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for parking sites, roads and bridges, besides identifying black spots to ensure smooth traffic movement and decongestion of Srinagar. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, CEO of Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL), SSP Traffic Srinagar, RTO Kashmir, and officers from the Roads & Buildings (R&B) Departm...

MLA Bandipora reviews progress of works under Constituency Development Fund

06/03/2026
Bandipora, March 05 (KIP)- Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Bandipora, Nizam Ud Din Bhat today reviewed the progress and status of works being executed under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in Assembly Constituency Bandipora during a meeting held at the Mini Secretariat Bandipora. During the meeting, the MLA took a detailed review of the status of works, including the number of works accorded, tendered, allotted and completed by various departments. The review covered works e...

JKSA Writes to EAM S. Jaishankar Seeking Evacuation of Indian Students via Armenia Border

06/03/2026
Jammu/Srinagar, March 05 (KIP)- The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Thursday urged External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to urgently intervene and facilitate the evacuation of Indian students stranded in the city of Urmia in northwestern Iran amid ongoing airstrikes, explosions, and escalating hostilities in the region, and to help evacuate them through the Armenia border. In a statement, JKSA National Convenor Nasir Khuehami said the Association has been in constant c...

IUST institutes mechanism for students to achieve higher Technology Readiness Levels

06/03/2026
Awantipora, March 05 (KIP)- In a significant step aimed at further strengthening the innovation and technology incubation ecosystem at IUST, the university has instituted a structured mechanism to support students in advancing their ideas towards higher Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). Under the scheme, final-year students will be provided innovation grants to further develop their projects through support in procuring materials, prototyping, testing, and validation. The initiative is a...

J&K Police seizes 12 vehicles for illegal extraction & transportation of minerals

06/03/2026
Srinagar, March 05 (KIP)- Continuing its sustained drive against illegal mining, Police have seized 12 vehicles in Shopian, Ganderbal & Baramulla. In Shopian, during routine patrolling, a police party from Police Post Keegam intercepted three tractors engaged in illegal mining activities without mandatory permissions. In this regard FIR No. 27/2026 under relevant provisions of law has been registered at Police Station Shopian and further investigation has been initiated. In Ganderbal,...

DC Kupwara inaugurates Solar-Powered Public Library at Trehgam

04/03/2026
Kupwara,March 04 (KIP)- In a landmark step towards youth empowerment, Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, today inaugurated the solar-powered public Library and Reading Room at Trehgam The inauguration ceremony was attended by ACR, CPO, BDO Trehgam and Tehsildar Trehgam. Developed in record time by the Block Development Office Trehgam, the facility is envisioned as a hub of learning, career guidance for students and competitive exam aspirants of Trehgam. The library, powered ent...

DC Kulgam visits Sub-division D.H. Pora, reviews functioning of EMRS Tangmarg, SDH

04/03/2026
Kulgam, March 04 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, today visited Sub-division, D.H. Pora, where he inspected the functioning of the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) and the Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) at Tangmarg, taking stock of the facilities available at both institutions. At the Eklavya Model Residential School, the DC reviewed the progress of ongoing projects, including the construction of the hostel, Principal’s residential quarters, and other infrastructure...

Chairman DLSA Srinagar reviews functioning of LADCs

04/03/2026
Srinagar, March 04 (KIP)- A review meeting of the Legal Aid Defence Counsels (LADCs) was convened today at the District Court Complex Srinagar under the chairmanship of Haq Nawaz Zargar, Chairman District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) (Principal District & Sessions Judge), Srinagar in presence of Tabassum Qadir Parray, Secretary, DLSA Srinagar. The meeting was held to evaluate the functioning, efficiency, and overall performance of the LADCs in delivering free and effective legal servi...

SKUAST-K celebrates Holi with gaiety and fervour

04/03/2026
Srinagar, March 04 (KIP)-Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir celebrated Holi on Wednesday, bringing together faculty, staff, and students from various states in a display of cultural unity. The event, held on the university campus, featured students and staff participating in traditional festivities. The gathering reflected the university's diverse student body and its focus on fostering a harmonious environment. Vice Chancellor, Prof Nazir Ahmad...

SKUAST-K hosts Bengaluru biotech leaders to strengthen industry-academia ties

04/03/2026
Srinagar, March 04 (KIP)- Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) hosted a high-level strategic meeting today to strengthen collaboration between academic research and industrial innovation. Chaired by Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, the session brought together prominent biotechnology and nutraceutical entrepreneurs from Bengaluru, Karnataka, to explore interdisciplinary partnership opportunities. The meeting focused on bridging th...

Inter-university winter games conclude at Gulmarg

04/03/2026
Gulmarg, March 03 (KIP)-The All India Inter-University Winter Games 2025–26, hosted by the Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), concluded here, crowning champions across multiple snow disciplines including Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding, and Ski Mountaineering. The tournament witnessed participation from universities across the country, with athletes showcasing grit, endurance, and technical excellence amid challenging snowy conditions. Athletes from various universities braved the...

Meta, Facebook, and Instagram Must Uphold Freedom of Expression

03/03/2026
Srinagar,March 03 (KIP)-PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti has expressed deep concern over the recent censorship of news organisations such as @GreaterKashmir, @KashmirLife, and @RisingKashmir, whose Facebook and Instagram pages have been taken down. Such actions not only silence legitimate voices but also undermine the fundamental right to freedom of expression. The Jammu & Kashmir government must also immediately end any censorship of media in the region. These outlets are recognised for their pro...

DC Ganderbal reviews progress under District CAPEX Budget 2025–26

03/03/2026
Ganderbal, March 02 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a meeting to review the progress of works being executed under the District CAPEX Budget 2025–26 in the district. During the meeting, the DC reviewed the progress of key sectors including I&FC, Jal Shakti, PW (R&B), KPDCL, Health, Education, etc. emphasizing the urgent need to complete all ongoing projects as the financial year draws to a close. The DC took a detailed review of both physical and fi...

CUKashmir’s Deptt of IT holds academic workshops

03/03/2026
Ganderbal, March 02 (KIP)-Department of Information Technology, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), organized two academic workshops on 26–27 February 2026 at the Tulmulla Campus, focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education and curriculum development. The first workshop, titled “Higher Education in the Age of AI: Transforming Learning, Research & Innovation,” was held on 26 February. It explored the transformative impact of AI on teaching, research, innovation ecosy...

Omar Govt committed to uplift marginalised, improve living standards of people : Sadhotra

03/03/2026
Jammu, March 02 (KIP)- Former minister and National Conference Additional General Secretary Mr Ajay Kumar Sadhotra on Sunday said the government headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is firmly committed to improving the living standards of the common people, with special focus on marginalised and economically weaker sections of society. Addressing party workers at Ward No 05 of Jammu Cantonment at Raipur (Satwari). The meeting was organized by Sardar Jatinder Singh Lucky Former Chairma...

J&K Police files charge sheet in fake government job fraud case in Awantipora

03/03/2026
Srinagar, March 02 (KIP)- Police Station Awantipora has filed a charge sheet in FIR No. 09/2026 under Sections 318(4), 61(2), and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) before the Hon’ble Court of the Additional Special Mobile Magistrate, Awantipora, in a case pertaining to cheating and fraud on the false pretext of providing a government job. The accused persons have been identified as Showkat Ahmad Dar, son of Gh. Mohd Dar @ Mom Dar, resident of Panzgam & Aijaz Ahmad Shah, son of Al...

J&K Police seized 05 vehicles and arrests 05 persons in Awantipora

03/03/2026
Srinagar, March 02 (KIP)-In continuation of its ongoing drive against illegal mining, J&K Police have arrested 05 persons and has seized 02 Loaders ,02 Tractors and 01 Dumper involved in illegal transportation of minerals in Datpora and Reshipora areas of Awantipora. Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, a Police party of Police Post Reshipora headed by Incharge Police Post Reshipora under the supervision of SDPO Awantipora seized...

J&K Police seizes 04 Vehicles in Shopian; 02 FIRs registered

01/03/2026
Srinagar, March 01 (KIP)- Continuing its sustained drive against illegal mining, police in Shopian have seized 04 vehicles involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals in the Turkwangam area of the district. During routine patrolling, a police party from Police Post Turkwangam intercepted a tipper and tractor engaged in illegal mining activities without valid royalty documents. In this regard FIR No. 20/2026 under relevant provisions of law has been registered at Police S...

Power Shutdown by KPDCL

01/03/2026
Srinagar, March 01 (KIP)- Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Delina-Sopore Tap line and 33 kV Baramulla-II line will be observed due to which power supply to Krankshivan Colony, Baba Raza, Amargarh, Wogub, Old Town, Tawheed Gunj, Drangbal, Jalsheeri, Sheeri, Heewan, Zogiyar and adjoining areas will be affected from 08 AM to 02 PM on 03 March 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Wanpoh SICOP line will be observed due to which power supply to Veer, Srig...

Police Conducts Night-Long Crackdown Against Illegal Mining

01/03/2026
Srinagar, March 01 (KIP)- Continuing its sustained drive against illegal mining, police in Pulwama launched a major night-long crackdown across various areas of the district and achieved significant success in curbing unlawful extraction and transportation of minerals. Acting on specific inputs, police teams conducted coordinated raids in Rahmoo, Parigam, Rabitar, Nowpora, Wampora, Dairy Farm Pulwama and Lasipora. During the operation, a total of 17 vehicles and heavy machines including...

Sakeena Itoo virtually participates in nationwide launch of HPV vaccination campaign

01/03/2026
Kulgam, February 28 (KIP)-Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today virtually participated in the launch of nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination campaign for 14-year-old girls The campaign was launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today from Ajmer, Rajasthan, marking a historic milestone in India’s fight against cervical cancer. Speaking on the sidelines of virtual launch ceremony at Kulgam, Minister Sakeena highligh...

CUKashmir VC congratulates JK cricket team

01/03/2026
Ganderbal, February 28 (KIP)-Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), led by its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath, extended heartiest congratulations to the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team for scripting history by winning their maiden Ranji Trophy title. Prof. A Ravinder Nath described the team’s win as a watershed moment in the sporting journey of Jammu and Kashmir. “This victory is not merely a sporting accomplishment; it symbolizes the indomitable spirit, relentless grit, and u...

CUKashmir hosts landmark NCTE workshop to advance NPST, NMM for teachers

01/03/2026
Ganderbal, February 28 (KIP)-In a significant step toward advancing the transformative vision of the National Education Policy 2020, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), in collaboration with the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), organized a one-day State-Level Workshop on “Capacity Building of Stakeholders for Nationwide Roll-out of NPST & NMM” at the varsity’s Campus here Saturday. The workshop formed part of a nationwide outreach initiative aimed at strengthening te...

NIT Srinagar to host special Alumni Day “SANGAM 2.0 (W)” on Int. Women’s Day

01/03/2026
Srinagar, February 28 (KIP)-The National Institute of Technology Srinagar will host a Special Alumni Day under the banner of SANGAM 2.0 (W) – Women’s Science Conclave (WSC–2026) on March 8, 2026, coinciding with International Women’s Day. The event will be organised in hybrid mode at the Common Hall of the institute. SANGAM 2.0 (W) is an extension of the institute’s flagship alumni initiative, SANGAM (Students Alumni Networking for Growth, Aspiration and Mentorship). The conclave aims...

DC Anantnag chairs introductory meeting with officers

28/02/2026
DC Anantnag chairs introductory meeting with officers, Emphasizes proper implementation of Govt Schemes Says public welfare utmost priority of district administration Anantnag, February 27 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiud Din Bhat, chaired the introductory meeting with all district and sectoral heads and other officers today at Khanabal. The meeting was attended by Principal GMC Anantnag, ADCs, GM DIC, DPO, SEs Jal Shakti, PWD and KPDCL, Registrar Anantnag, AC...