Kashmir News

IUST Organizes Plantation Drive at Charar-i-Sharief

29/03/2026
Awantipora, March 29 (KIP)-In continuation of Plantation Week celebrations, the Islamic University of Science & Technology organized a plantation drive at Alamdar Memorial College of Nursing & Medical Technology under the theme Donate, Plant or Own a Tree. The programme was conducted in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department (DFO Budgam) and supported by the Dean Outreach Office, IUST. The drive witnessed active participation from the college administration, faculty, ...

Cursor Hackathon Kashmir concludes at NIT Srinagar

29/03/2026
Srinagar, March 29 (KIP)-The two-day Cursor Hackathon Kashmir concluded at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, drawing strong participation and showcasing innovative, real-world tech solutions developed by young innovators. A total of 125 teams participated on Day 1, submitting projects after intensive ideation and development cycles. The event stood out for its inclusivity, with participation from an 11-year-old innovator, underscoring growing grassroots engagement in the tec...

Police Attach Properties of Three Proclaimed Offenders in E&IMCO Case In Sopore

29/03/2026
Srinagar, March 28 (Scoop News)- As part of sustained action against the terror ecosystem, police in Sopore attached the immovable properties of three proclaimed offenders in connection with FIR No. 02/2008 under Sections 2/3 of the E&IMCO Act registered at Police Station Panzalla. The attachment proceedings were carried out at Nadihal in collaboration with the Revenue Department against the following accused persons:- • Reyaz Ahmad Lone son of Mukhtar Lone resident of Nadihal – land...

J&K ACB traps and arrests Executive Engineer Jal Shakti (PHE) Mechanical Division

29/03/2026
Srinagar, March 28 (KIP)- J&K Anti Corrupting Bureau received a written complaint to the effect that Executive Engineer Jal Shakti (PHE) Mechanical Division South Awantipora namely Manzoor Ahmad Dar is demanding a bribe of ₹20,000 from him for clearing of Bills on account of Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) works carried out by him at the said PHE Mechanical Division, out of which the complainant has earlier paid an amount of ₹8000 to the suspect and the remaining amount of ₹12000 was to ...

Police Solves Two Theft Cases In Awantipora; Accused Arrested

29/03/2026
Srinagar, March 28 (KIP)- Police solved two thefts cases in Awantipora by arresting two accused persons involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen property from their possession. During the course of investigation of case FIR No. 62/2026 and 67/2026 of Police Station Awantipora, a police party led by SHO PS Awantipora along with IC PP Toll Plaza, employed modern investigative techniques, including examination and analysis of CCTV footage from multiple locations. These effo...

Police remains committed to curbing illegal activities and safeguarding natural resources

29/03/2026
Srinagar, March 28 (KIP)- In a continued effort to combat drug abuse and raise awareness among the public, Police organised a Drug Awareness Rally in Anantnag. The rally commenced from Wazir Bagh Anantnag, proceeded to Lal Chowk Anantnag, and culminated back at Wazir Bagh. The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation from students of various schools across District Anantnag, members of civil society, and senior police officers and officials. Participants carried placards and raised slogans...

Two-day Cursor Hackathon Kashmir Kicks Off at NIT Srinagar

28/03/2026
Srinagar, March 28 (KIP)-The much-anticipated Cursor Hackathon Kashmir began on Saturday at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, marking the launch of a two-day innovation-focused event aimed at fostering impactful and scalable solutions among student participants. The hackathon serves as a platform for young innovators to showcase their technical skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities in a collaborative environment. Organized under the guidance of Dr. Iqra Alta...

Hakeem Yaseen Expresses Grief Over Zojila Avalanche Tragedy

27/03/2026
Srinagar, March 27 (KIP)- Hakeem Muhammad Yaseen, President of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) and former minister, on Friday expressed deep sorrow and concern over the tragic snow avalanche incident at Zojila Pass in Ganderbal district. In a statement, Yaseen termed the incident as “deeply unfortunate” and extended his heartfelt condolences to the families affected by the tragedy. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured. Referring to the incident,...

NIT Srinagar hosts BIS workshop on quality, safety in everyday products

27/03/2026
Srinagar, March 27 (KIP)-The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at the National Institute of Technology Srinagar organised a one-day workshop on Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) awareness, focusing on “Promoting Quality and Safety in Everyday Products.” Held under the BIS ECE Student Chapter, the workshop aimed to sensitise students about the importance of standards, their development, and their application in engineering as well as daily life. The programm...

Handicrafts & Handloom Dept Kmr to introduce SEM-based testing at Pashmina Lab

27/03/2026
Srinagar, March 27 (KIP)- In a major boost to position the Pashmina Testing and Quality Certification Centre (PTQCC) as a centre of excellence in fibre analysis, the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, has procured a high-end Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). This initiative aims to achieve global standards in GI testing and certification of Pashmina and other handwoven products. Apart from this, the department has procured three High-Resolution Digital Microscopes fo...

Onus on Govt as LG Clears PDP MLA Para’s Bill

27/03/2026
Srinagar, March 26 (KIP)-The Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday called upon the government to clarify its position on the significant private member’s bill introduced by party legislator Waheed-ur-Rehman Para, which proposes administrative reorganisation including the creation of new divisions and districts across the Union Territory. The bill, which has received approval from the Lieutenant Governor for consideration, seeks to address long-standing regional dis...

Ram Navami celebrated with Religious Fervour in Anantnag

26/03/2026
Anantnag, March 26 (KIP)-The auspicious festival of Ram Navami was celebrated today with great enthusiasm and religious fervour at the historic Nagdandi Ashram in Achabal, Raghunath Mandir, Sherbagh, and other places of district Anantnag. A large number of devotees from the Kashmiri Pandit community gathered at both venues to offer prayers and perform traditional rituals to mark the sacred occasion. Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner(DC) Bilal Mohiud Din Bhat visited Nagdandi Ashram, Achabal...

Anantnag Admin issues Advisory on rumours of Fuel Shortage

26/03/2026
Anantnag, March 26 (KIP)- District Administration Anantnag has issued an urgent public advisory urging residents not to pay heed to rumours circulating on social media about shortages of essential commodities, particularly petrol, diesel, and cooking gas. Officials clarified that there is no shortage of fuel or LPG supplies in the district. Adequate stocks are available at all authorized outlets, including those operated by Indian Oil Corporation, ensuring uninterrupted services for the publ...

Pulwama Admin issues Advisory on rumours of Fuel shortage

26/03/2026
Pulwama, March 26 (KIP)-The general public is hereby informed that adequate stocks of essential commodities, particularly petrol, diesel and LPG are available in the district and the supply position remains normal/stable. There is no cause for concern in this regard. All citizens are advised to refrain from panic buying and avoid unnecessary rush at petrol pumps, and to procure fuel as per their normal requirements at designated outlets. The public is further urged not to believe in or sprea...

Khelo India Asmita City League Shines in Badgam, Kashmir

26/03/2026
Badgam, March 26 (KIP)-The Khelo India Asmita City League concluded with great success at the Indoor Sports Hall in Badgam. The event was inaugurated by Shabir Ahmad Dar, Manager of the Badgam Sports Stadium. Over 180 female participants competed in a range of traditional Yogasana event including artistic and rhythmic pair events, as well as individual events such as forward bends, backbends, hand balances, and more. The competition was divided into two categories: under 18 and above 18. ...

Police attach property of proclaimed offender in Sopore

26/03/2026
Srinagar, March 26 (KIP)-As part of sustained action against the terror ecosystem, Police in Sopore attached the immovable property of an absconding accused in connection with an E&IMCO case registered at Police Station Panzalla. The attached property comprises land measuring 1 Kanal 12.5 Marlas under Survey Nos. 15 min and 17 min, situated at village Fidarpora, recorded in the name of Khurshid Ahmad Dar son of Ali Mohammad Dar resident of Fidarpora. The accused has been evading legal...

CUKashmir VC inaugurates exhibition

24/03/2026
Ganderbal, March 24 (KIP)- In connection with the ongoing celebration of Vande Mataram Week, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath inaugurated an exhibition featuring a Poster Competition, Sketch Competition, and On-Spot Painting Competition at Tulmulla campus here on Tuesday. Vice-Chancellors of universities from other parts of the country, visiting Professors, Dean Academic Affairs, Deans of Schools, Registrar, Heads and Coordinators of Depar...

MP Baramulla Er Rashid donates one month salary to Iran

24/03/2026
New Delhi, March 24 (KIP)- Member of Parliament from Baramulla, Er Rashid, on Tuesday announced in Parliament that he will donate his one month’s salary for the reconstruction of a school in Iran where more than 100 children were killed, making a strong humanitarian appeal during his speech on the Finance Grants in Lok Sabha. Raising the issue with emotion, MP Er Rashid said that humanity must rise above political boundaries when innocent lives are lost. Referring to the tragic school st...

Police In Handwara Secures Conviction in POCSO Case

24/03/2026
Srinagar, March 24 (KIP)-In a significant achievement, Police in Handwara has successfully secured a conviction in a sensitive case registered under FIR No. 69/2021 at Police Station Kralgund. The Hon’ble Principal District & Sessions Court, Kupwara, has sentenced the accused, Irshad Ahmad Mir, to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of ₹50,000 under Section 4(2) of the POCSO Act. Additionally, the accused has been awarded 3 years of rigorous imprisonment with a fine of ₹10,...

Police Inaugurates Insp. Mushtaq Ahmad Baba T-20 Cricket Tournament In Ganderbal

24/03/2026
Srinagar, March 24 (KIP)- In a significant initiative aimed at promoting sportsmanship and youth engagement, police in Ganderbal inaugurated the Martyr Inspector Mushtaq Ahmad Baba T-20 Cricket Tournament at Qamariya Stadium, Ganderbal under the Civic Action Program. The tournament was formally inaugurated by SSP Ganderbal Shri Khalil Ahmad Poswal-JKPS, who was accompanied by Addl. SP Ganderbal Shri Owaise Loun-JKPS and DySP Headquarters Ganderbal Shri Umer Urfan-JKPS. The inaugural mat...

DC Srinagar presides over Mega Job Fair at Kashmir Haat

24/03/2026
Srinagar, March 23 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Monday presided over a one day Mega Job Fair at Kashmir Haat (Numaish Gah) Exhibition Ground, aimed at promoting employment opportunities, entrepreneurship and enhancing self-employment opportunities among the youth of the district. Deputy Director Employment, Srinagar, Shubi Tabasum, District Employment Officer, Career Counselling Officer (CCO), other senior Officers from the Employment Department and other conc...

Div Com inaugurates Gyan Bharatam Workshop & National Survey of Manuscripts in Srinagar

23/03/2026
Srinagar, March 23 (KIP)-Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg today inaugurated a three-day Gyan Bharatam Workshop & National Survey of Manuscripts at Indian IIIM, Sanat Nagar, Srinagar. The workshop is being organized by the Department of Archives, Archaeology & Museums, J&K to promote identification, preservation, conservation, and digitization of centuries-old manuscripts across Jammu & Kashmir. Addressing the participants, the Divisional Commissioner underscored the importan...

CUKashmir begins Vande Mataram week celebration with paining competition

23/03/2026
Ganderbal,March 23 (KIP)-Dean Students Welfare (DSW), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), Monday kick-started the celebration of Vande Mataram Week, commemorating the 150th year of the National Song, by organising an essay competition at Tulmulla. The event witnessed active participation, with students from various departments expressing their thoughts on themes centered around national pride, the significance of Vande Mataram, and the legacy of India’s freedom struggle. The part...

AIP Backs Supreme Court Judge: ‘UAPA Overuse Not the Path to Viksit Bharat’

23/03/2026
Srinagar, March 23 (KIP)-Awami Itihaad Party on Monday welcomed the significant and timely observations made by Supreme Court Judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan on the misuse of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), calling it a “powerful reaffirmation of constitutional values and democratic conscience.” In a statement issued here, AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi said that Justice Bhuyan’s remarks that “mindless arrests under UAPA with negligible conviction rates cannot be a model f...

IUST Hosts Workshop on Quantum AI

23/03/2026
Awantipora, March 23 (KIP)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), in collaboration with Chinar Quantum AI, today organized a workshop on Quantum Computing. The programme brought together academicians, experts, and students to deliberate on emerging trends in quantum technologies and artificial intelligence. In the inaugural session, Prof. Shakil A. Romshoo, Vice Chancellor, underscored the importance of various national missions and schemes aimed at making India a develop...

IUST Launches Plantation Week with Campus-wide Green Drive

23/03/2026
Awantipora, March 23 (KIP)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) today inaugurated its Plantation Week with a plantation drive held across the main campus and the Girls’ Hostel premises. The drive was formally inaugurated by Prof. Abdul Wahid Makhdoomi, Registrar, IUST, in the presence of university officials including the Finance Officer, Dean Research, Provost Girls’ Hostel, Dean Outreach, NSS Coordinator, Estates division along with students and scholars who actively...

CM Omar Abdullah expresses grief over demise of father of MLA Payare Lal Sharma

22/03/2026
Srinagar, March 22 (KIP)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the father of Payare Lal Sharma, MLA from Inderwal. In his condolence message, the Chief Minister extended his heartfelt sympathies to Shri Sharma and his family during this difficult time. He described the loss as irreparable and prayed for strength and courage for the bereaved family to bear the grief. The Chief Minister also prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul

Police crack two theft cases in Uri; Accused arrested

20/03/2026
Srinagar, March 20 (KIP)-In a significant breakthrough, Police in Baramulla have successfully solved two theft cases in Uri involving a mobile shop burglary and a motorcycle theft, and arrested the accused from Humhama, Srinagar. On 07/02/2026, Police Station Uri received a written complaint from Nasir Ahmed Chalkoo son of Abdul Gani Chalkoo resident of Uri stating that during the intervening night of 06/07 February 2026, unknown person(s) broke open the shutter of his mobile shop at Choud...

KTMF Senior Vice President extends Warm Eid-ul-Fitr Greetings

20/03/2026
Srinagar, March 20 (KIP)-The Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation (KTMF), Senior Vice President Sofi Mohi-ud-Din, has extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of Jammu & Kashmir and the Muslim Ummah on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. In his message, KTMF Senior Vice President Sofi Mohi-ud-Din said that Eid-ul-Fitr is a festival of compassion, generosity and gratitude, marking the culmination of the holy month of Ramadan. He emphasized that the occasion reminds people ...

Sonamarg Hoteliers President Greets People On Auspicious Occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr

20/03/2026
Srinagar, March 20 (KIP)-Sonamarg Hoteliers Association President and Chairman & Managing Director of Snow Land Group of Hotels, Farooq Hafiz, has extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Jammu & Kashmir and the entire nation on the auspicious occasion of Eid. In his message, Farooq Hafiz prayed for peace, prosperity and happiness for all, expressing hope that the blessed occasion strengthens the bonds of brotherhood and harmony across communities. He highlighted that Eid is not only ...