25/02/2026
Srinagar, February 25 (KIP)- In connection with the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, the Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo along with Senior Superintendent of Police, Sundeep Chakravarthy on Tuesday visited the Yatra Transit Camp at Pantha Chowk to take onsite stock of the preparations being undertaken for the smooth and seamless conduct of annual SANJY-2026.
The DC reviewed arrangements related to registration, accommodation, bedding, sanitation, drinking water supply,...
25/02/2026
Awantipora, February 25 (KIP)- The Habba Khatoon Centre for Kashmiri Language & Literature, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), celebrated International Mother Language Day in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages and Young Dramatists Society of Kashmir.
The programme was presided over by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shakil A. Romshoo. Shafi Shauq, Padma Shri awardee (2026), was the Chief Guest, while Prof. Majrooh Rashid attended as Guest o...
25/02/2026
Srinagar, February 25 (KIP)- Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, today inaugurated an Exhibition cum Awareness and Promotion Programme dedicated to GI-tagged Kashmir Saffron at the Agriculture Complex, Lalmandi, Srinagar.
The event was organized by the Spices Board of India, Regional Office, Srinagar (Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India). It aimed to showcase the exceptional qualities of Kashmir saffron, create greater awareness among stakeholders, and pro...
25/02/2026
Ganderbal, February 25 (KIP)- Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) is all set to host the prestigious 2nd All India Inter University Winter Sports (Men & Women) 2025–26, at the world-famous ski destination Gulmarg from February 28 to March 1, 2026.
The sporting event is being organised in collaboration with the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), under the leadership of Vice Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath. The championship is expected to witness enthusiastic participation ...
25/02/2026
Srinagar, February 25 (KIP)- The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar hosted distinguished alumnus Dr. Raju Pakalapati, a 1989 pass-out of the Department of Chemical Engineering, for an alumni lecture that drew participation from over 100 students on campus.
The lecture is part of the Life Beyond Classroom (LBC) series, organised by the Department of Chemical Engineering in coordination with the Dean, Alumni & International Affairs, focused on bridging academic learning with in...
23/02/2026
Srinagar, February 23 (KIP)-In its continued efforts to curb drug trafficking and eliminate the menace of narcotics from society, J&K Police arrested a drug peddler in Sopore and recovered Psychotropic substance from his possession.
A police party of Police Post Fruit Mandi, intercepted a suspicious individual coming from Chinar Crossing towards Fruit Mandi. He has been identified as Mansoor Ahmad Bhat, son of Late Abdul Ahad Bhat, resident of Khawaja Gilgit Batpora, Sopore. Upon personal ...
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 ...