14/12/2025
Srinagar, December 14 (KIP)- Police in Awantipora organised drug awareness programmes at Dcode Coaching Centre Pampore and Mr English Training Academy Pampore.
These programmes were aimed at sensitising students and youth about the harmful physical, psychological, and social effects of drug abuse. During the interactive sessions, police officers highlighted the growing menace of drug addiction and its adverse impact on individuals, families, and society at large.
The participants were e...
14/12/2025
Srinagar, December 14 (KIP)- Police in Awantipora presented the challan in Case FIR No. 86/2025, registered under Sections 2/3 of the EIMCO Act, before the Hon’ble Court against 40 accused persons who were allegedly involved in anti-national activities and had allegedly crossed the border to Pakistan for illegal arms training, and did not return thereafter.
The investigation in the case was conducted by SHO Police Station Awantipora, under the supervision of SDPO Awantipora. Upon completio...
14/12/2025
Srinagar, December 14 (KIP)-The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu & Kashmir State Centre (IEI-JKSC) observed National Energy Conservation Day by organising a one-day technical seminar themed “Save Energy, Sustain the Future”, bringing together Corporate & Executive Committee Members of IEI, engineers, academicians, administrators, Students, and professionals to deliberate on practical pathways for reducing energy consumption while sustaining developmental momentum.
The programme comm...
14/12/2025
Srinagar, December 14 (KIP)- The Mega SATHE Scholarship Test organised by Sadam KIE (SKIE) has created a strong wave of hope among students across Jammu & Kashmir, with around 8,000 students participating in two major phases of the examination.
The second phase, held on Sunday, 14 December 2025, witnessed the participation of more than 3,000 students, while the first phase earlier saw nearly 5,000 students appear for the test. Together, this overwhelming response has made SATHE one of the ...
14/12/2025
Budgam, December 13 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner(DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat today conducted an on-site inspection of the ongoing works of the 125-bedded New District Hospital and the 100-bedded Critical Care Unit (CCU) at Reshipora, Budgam, to assess the pace and quality of construction.
During the inspection, the DC was apprised that substantial progress has been achieved on the 125-bedded hospital project. Structural works up to the fourth floor including columns and slabs stan...
14/12/2025
Srinagar, December 13 (KIP)- In a significant stride towards delivering timely and amicable justice, , District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) in collaboration with the District Judiciary Srinagar successfully organized the 4th National Lok Adalat 2025 at the District Court Complex Mominabad, Srinagar, and at the Court of the Additional Special Mobile Magistrate/JMIC Panthachowk.
The Lok Adalat was held under the guidance of Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh ...
14/12/2025
Srinagar, December 13 (KIP)-President of the People’s Democratic Front (PDF) and former Minister, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen, on Saturday met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan and raised several pressing developmental and public welfare issues concerning different parts of Jammu and Kashmir, with special emphasis on Budgam district and other neglected rural areas.
During the meeting, Hakeem Yaseen apprised the Lieutenant Governor of the hardships being faced by people due to inad...
13/12/2025
Awantipora, December 12 (KIP)- Prof. Shakeel Ahmed, Professor at the Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), has been appointed as a Visiting TWAS Research Professor by The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), where he is an elected Fellow. He will serve at the Department of Geology, University of Zambia, under a programme through which TWAS Fellows mentor researchers in developing and least-developed countries.
A distinguished geophysicist wit...
13/12/2025
Srinagar, December 12 (KIP)- The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) on Friday launched the fourth batch of Management Development Programmes (MDPs) across 13 districts of the Union Territory under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme.
The initiative is funded by the Union Ministry of MSME and implemented in J&K by the Industries & Commerce Department.
MDPs were simultaneously inaugurated in Anantnag, Bandipora, Baramulla, Budgam, ...
13/12/2025
Srinagar, December 12 (KIP)- Director School Education Kashmir, Naseer Ahmad Wani today chaired an important review meeting in Srinagar to assess the overall educational status of the district.
The meeting was attended by Personnel Officer Dr. Iqbal Hussain Mir, Joint Director, Muhammad Mushtaq, Chief Education Officer Srinager, Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Bhat and all Zonal Education Officers of the district.
During the meeting, CEO presented a detailed briefing on the ongoing activities, admi...
13/12/2025
Srinagar, December 12 (KIP)- Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), has issued a detailed advisory to ensure scientific and responsible disposal of seized, rejected, and expired food items, following recent reports of such materials being improperly dumped into rivers and other natural water bodies.
Reiterating the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and guidelines issued by FSSAI, the advisory directs all Designated Officers, Food Safety Officers, and enforcement teams to...
12/12/2025
Srinagar, December 11 (KIP)- The Department of Architecture, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) organised a Colonial Heritage Walk along the Lal Chowk Bund in Srinagar. Students of Architecture and Planning participated in this experiential learning activity aimed at deepening their understanding of architectural history, urban morphology, and the cultural heritage of Srinagar.
The guided walk commenced at the Emporium Complex and followed the Jhelum River embankment, all...
12/12/2025
Srinagar, December 11 (KIP)-The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Jammu has succeeded in attachment of an immovable property (Land) of Zahid Hussain, a registered militant of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), S/O Abdul Karim Wani, resident of Behota, Tehsil Marmat, District Doda wanted in case FIR No. 03/2022 of Police Station JIC Jammu.
In compliance to the Hon’ble Court of 3rd Additional Sessions Judge, Jammu (Designated Court under Section 22 of the NIA Act) order regarding proclamati...
12/12/2025
Srinagar, December 11 (KIP)-In a significant breakthrough in a livestock theft case, police have cracked a major livestock theft case in Pulwama and successfully recovered stolen sheep.
Police in Pulwama has successfully recovered 47 stolen sheep related to Case FIR No. 282/2025 U/S 331(4), 305 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The sheep were stolen from Banderpora during the intervening night of 17/18 November 2025 and were traced to Kulan Kangan, Ganderbal.
During sustained investigation, Po...
12/12/2025
Charar-e-Sharief, December 11 (KIP)-Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and MLA Charar-e-Sharief, Abdul Rahim Rather, today conducted an extensive tour of his constituency to review ongoing developmental works besides inaugurating key healthcare facilities.
During the visit, the Speaker inaugurated newly established Dental and Digital X-Ray units at PHC Hayatpora, marking a significant enhancement in healthcare services available to the local residents.
Rahim Rather, later, v...
10/12/2025
Srinagar, December 10 (KIP)- Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting to assess the preparedness for winter tourism activities at Sonamarg, following the operationalization of the all-weather Sonmarg Tunnel, which has ensured uninterrupted road connectivity to the famed tourist destination.
During the meeting, the Div Com stressed the need for the District Administration Ganderbal and the Sonamarg Development Authority (SDA) to adopt a vibrant and proa...
10/12/2025
Srinagar, December 10 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo along with the Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb carried out an extensive on-site review of snow-clearance arrangements across the City.
The visit was aimed to assess on ground readiness of Men and Machinery, Control Room operation and overall winter response preparedness.
During the visit, Chief Engineer Mechanical Engineering Department, Bod Raj; Additional Deputy Commissioner, M...
10/12/2025
Srinagar, December 10 (KIP)- Police in Sopore have successfully solved a theft case registered at Police Station Sopore, leading to the arrest of the accused and recovery of stolen property within 24 hours of the incident.
Police Station Sopore received a complaint from Syed Salah Ud Din, Manager, Shadowfax Logistics, Ashpeer Sopore, regarding the theft of mobile phones. Accordingly, FIR No. 272/2025 under relevant sections of law was registered and investigation was promptly initiated....
10/12/2025
Awantipora, December 10 (KIP)- Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), under its Community Connect initiative, organised a Community-Based Diabetes Awareness and Prevention Programme at PHC Dadsara, Tral, centred on the theme “Diabetes Across Life Stages.” The programme organized by Syed Mantaqi Memorial College of Nursing and Medical Technology (SMMCN & MT), IUST aimed to improve community awareness about diabetes, its risk factors, and preventive strategies relevant across di...
10/12/2025
Awantipora, December 09 (KIP)-The Centre for International Relations (CIR), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organized an interactive program with Mr. Athar Aamir Khan, IAS and Deputy Commissioner Kulgam under its ‘Conversations with Civil Servants’ Programme.
The program presided over by Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice Chancellor IUST was attended by the Registrar, Prof. Abdul Wahid Makdoomi, along with Deans, Directors, Heads of Departments, faculty members, scholars...
10/12/2025
Awantipora, December 09 (KIP)- The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) today hosted higher secondary students from Birla Open Minds International School, Pampore, at the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC) as part of the department’s Community Connect initiative.
The students visited DJMC’s Media Lab, Community Radio Station (CRS), and Multimedia Studio, where they were introduced to hands-on media learning and production environments. The programme als...
10/12/2025
Srinagar, December 09 (KIP)- In a significant action, Police in Baramulla arrested an absconder who had been evading arrest in two separate cases registered at Police Station Uri.
The accused identified as Khursheed Ahmad Naik Son of Gh. Nabi Naik, resident of Garkote, was wanted in case FIR No. 46/2016 U/S 379, 109 RPC and FIR No. 45/2020 U/S 366, 376 IPC. Acting on specific information, a dedicated police team from PS Uri conducted a late-night raid in Garkote area and successfully arr...
10/12/2025
Srinagar, December 09 (KIP)-In a significant development, the Hon’ble Judicial Magistrate Ist Class (JMIC) Pampore has convicted six accused persons in connection with FIR No. 46/2017 and FIR No. 48/2017 registered at Police Station Pampore. The cases pertain to offences under Sections 147, 148, 149, 354, 323, 506, 427, 336, and 447 IPC.
After a full and fair trial, the Court awarded one month simple imprisonment for each offence to all six accused. In addition, a fine of ₹10,000 was impos...
10/12/2025
Srinagar, December 09 (KIP)- To ensure effective implementation of the directions issued by the Supreme Court of India in the Suo Moto Writ Petition “City Hounded by Strays, Kids Pay Price” vs State of Andhra Pradesh, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Tuesday chaired Divisional level Committee meeting with Deputy Commissioners, SSPs, and divisional heads of all concerned departments to review the Action Taken Reports submitted by respective officers and agencies.
During the ...
09/12/2025
Srinagar, December 08 (KIP)- As per the official roster for Ministers at Civil Secretariat Srinagar, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today interacted with scores of public delegations and individuals , including MLAs of various Assembly Constituencies here to assess genuine issues and developmental concerns of their respective areas.
During the interaction, public delegations from Anantnag, Baramulla, Kupwara, Kulgam and other areas, wh...
09/12/2025
Srinagar, December 08 (KIP)- As part of its Civic Action Programme (CAP) 2025–26, Police in Pulwama organised a welfare-cum-distribution event at Police Station Rajpora to improve access to safe drinking water for underprivileged sections of the community.
Under this initiative, water purifiers were distributed among deserving families, distressed households, an orphanage, and two educational institutions Abu Baker High School Jagir Parigam and Government Primary School Khalisa Parigam. T...