30/11/2025
Srinagar, November 29 (KIP)-In a landmark initiative to celebrate and safeguard Kashmir’s rich craft heritage, the Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir, launched an elegant hard-cover Table Book dedicated to Geographical Indication (GI)-registered crafts and the master artisans who keep them alive.
In a press statement issued here today, a spokesman of the department, emphasized that securing GI status is critical to protecting authenticity, cultural value and economic potential ...
30/11/2025
Srinagar, November 29 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Saturday chaired a meeting here at Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex to review the latest status and progress in implementation of Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) and ongoing projects under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP).
Besides, Additional District Development Commissioner, Rifat Aftab Qureshi and Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad...
30/11/2025
Srinagar, November 29 (KIP)- Legal Metrology Department under the supervision of Shiv Kumar Gupta, Controller Legal Metrology, has imposed penalties totalling Rs 3.15 lakh for violations related to packaging declarations, labelling norms and e-commerce consumer information requirements across the Union Territory.
The enforcement teams in Jammu found major lapses in the labelling of tiles being manufactured. The products were being sold without essential declarations such as MRP, Net Quanti...
30/11/2025
Srinagar, November 29 (KIP)- Police in Anantnag conducted a comprehensive mock drill at Bijbehara Railway Station aimed at assessing and enhancing the preparedness, coordination, and operational efficiency of security forces in responding to emergency situations.
The exercise was carried out jointly by the J&K Police, Government Railway Police, Railway Protection Force, CRPF (90 Bn) and Army (3rd RR). A series of emergency scenarios were simulated to test the effectiveness of Standard Oper...
28/11/2025
Srinagar, November 28 (KIP)- In an effort to uplift rural livelihoods and conserve native livestock, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) organised a large-scale input distribution and awareness camp in the border areas of Karnah, Kupwara.
The initiative was conducted by SKUAST-K’s Division of Animal Genetics and Breeding (AGB), Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, in collaboration with the Sheep Husbandry Department (SHD) a...
28/11/2025
Srinagar, November 28 (KIP)- According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, shutdown of 132 KV Amargarh-Kupwara Tr. Line Ckt-1st and 2nd will be observed due to which power supply to Hyhama, Trehgam, Kralpora, Patru, Kundiyan, Keran, Tarathpora, Panzgam, Tangdar, Teetwal, Doolipora, Vilgam, Magam-Handwara, Dragmulla, Tikker, Galizoo, D.C residence, Khumriyal, Krusen, Lassipora, Sogam, Divar, Z Gali, Machil, Nutnussa, Chogal, Army Camp, Mill, Pukrupeth, Zachaldara, Changimulla, Handwa...
28/11/2025
Srinagar, November 28 (KIP)- As part of the ongoing year-long series of activities dedicated to honouring the life, vision, and unparalleled contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Police in Awantipora organised Folk Drama Nights portraying various episodes from the life and work of the Iron Man of India at Govt. Boys Higher Secondary School Pampore.
The cultural performances highlighted Sardar Patel’s remarkable role in unifying more than 560 princely states, his strong resolve in safeg...
28/11/2025
Srinagar, November 28 (KIP)- Rajya Sabha MP and senior BJP leader Gulam Ali Khatana today concluded his three-day high-impact tour of Kashmir by holding a major public darbar at the BJP Party Office in Srinagar. A large number of people from various sections of society—including traders, youth, women, Sikh community representatives, transport workers, and senior citizens—attended and presented their grievances.
During the darbar, Khatana patiently heard public concerns and resolved several...
28/11/2025
Kulgam, November 28 (KIP)-Judge High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Administrative Judge for District Kulgam), Justice Javed Iqbal Wani, undertook an official visit to the District Court Complex Kulgam on Saturday, during which he inaugurated the newly relocated Fast Track/Special Court (NIA) Kulgam–Shopian and also reviewed and inspected the overall functioning of the district judiciary.
Principal District & Sessions Judge Kulgam, Aijaz Ahmad Khan; Presiding Officer, Fast Track Court...
27/11/2025
Srinagar, November 27 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today visited Hamidi Kashmiri Memorial Government Degree College at Eidgah to review the progress of ongoing infrastructure upgradation works being executed under various developmental initiatives.
During the visit, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Principal GDC Eidgah, Prof Deeba Sarmad, Executive Engineer Water Works Divisions, Aijaz Ahmad Executive E...
27/11/2025
Srinagar, November 27 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Thursday inspected the progress of ongoing construction works for the new building for Tehsil Office Eidgah, aimed at modernizing and augmenting the revenue setup to enhance public service delivery.
The DC was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar; Tehsildar Eidgah, Mohammad Iqbal Zargar; Executive Engineer R&B (Core), Arif Rehman Hazari,...
27/11/2025
Budgam, November 27 (KIP)- J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, accompanied by BJP General Secretary Mohammad Anwar Khan, chaired a meeting with the District BJP team Budgam at S1 Church Lane to review the party’s performance in the recently held Budgam Assembly bi-elections and to discuss the roadmap for upcoming organizational activities.
Addressing the meeting, Ashok Koul expressed satisfaction over BJP’s notable performance in the Budgam bi-elections, stating that the r...
26/11/2025
Ganderbal, November 26 (KIP)-Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and senior BJP leader Gulam Ali Khatana said that “Pakistan’s attempts to misguide the young minds of Kashmir are failing, as the children of the Valley are now choosing progress, technology and peace.” He added that even after the recent Pahalgam incidents, Pakistan continues its efforts to pollute young minds, but Kashmiri youth have given a strong reply through their maturity, awareness and commitment to education and developm...
26/11/2025
Srinagar, November 26 (KIP)-In order to finalize a comprehensive action plan aimed at achieving 100% saturation of various Government flagship schemes across the rural areas of the district, a meeting was of concerned Officers was held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office today.
The meeting was among others attended by Chief Planning Officer, Assistant Commissioner Development, Assistant Commissioner Panchayats, ...
26/11/2025
Srinagar, November 26 (KIP)-The Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) on Wednesday celebrated Constitution Day 2025 at Tagore Hall, Srinagar, featuring a series of culturally enriching and educational activities aimed at deepening public understanding of India’s constitutional values and ethos.
The programme commenced with a collective reading of the Preamble, led by Ideel Saleem, Additional Secretary (Kashmir), JKAACL, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to just...
26/11/2025
Awantipora, November 26 (KIP)- Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice-Chancellor, Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST) has been awarded the prestigious J. C. Bose Fellowship by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India, for the year 2025.
The J. C. Bose Fellowship is among India’s highest scientific honours, conferred on scientists who demonstrate sustained excellence, global impact, and leadership in their fields. Prof. Romshoo, a distinguished earth s...
25/11/2025
Srinagar, November 25 (KIP)-Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today honoured 38 outstanding craftsmen and artisans with the UT-Level Artisan and Weaver Awards–2024 for their exemplary contribution to preserving and innovating Jammu and Kashmir’s celebrated handicraft traditions.
The awards conferred by Handicrafts and Handloom Department were presented at a grand ceremony held at SKICC, Srinagar.
The event was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Vikramji...
25/11/2025
Awantipora, November 25 (KIP)-A two-day capacity-building workshop titled Climate Change Adaptation & Disaster Risk Reduction commenced today at the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST). The workshop has been jointly organised by the Department of Planning & Geomatics, the Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction, and the Department of Environment, Sustainability and Climate Change in collaboration with the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (D...
25/11/2025
Ganderbal, November 25 (KIP)- Central University of Kashmir (CUK) today observed the 5th anniversary of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) by administering an anti-drug pledge across all its campuses.
Faculty members, administrative staff, scholars, and students gathered to voice their resolve against substance abuse, a menace that continues to affect people across the nation.
In his message, Vice Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath underscored the role of educational institutions in ...
24/11/2025
Budgam, November 24 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat today chaired a meeting to review the progress of demarcation of the Hokarsar Wetland, a designated Ramsar Site, being carried out by Revenue and allied departments.
The meeting was attended by the ACR Budgam, Afroza Bano; SDM (West) Srinagar, Irfan Bahadur; SDPO Magam, DFO Photo Interpretation Division J&K, DFO Settlement & Demarcation Srinagar, Range Officer Hokarsar, Naib Tehsildar Regional Director Survey &...