Kashmir News

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...

CUKashmir hosts Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament–2026

28/02/2026
Ganderbal, February 27 (KIP)-Dean Students Welfare (DSW), National Service Scheme (NSS) and Department of Law, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), in collaboration with MY Bharat, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, organized the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament–2026 at Tulmulla Campus here Friday. The programme centred on the theme, “50 Years of Emergency: Lessons for Indian Democracy,” witnessed participation from faculty members, research scholars and student...

J&K Police organises quiz competition and cleanliness drive in Awantipora

26/02/2026
Srinagar, February 26 (KIP)-As part of the ongoing year-long programme dedicated to honouring the life, vision, and contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, J&K Police organised a Quiz Competition at Govt. Boys Higher Secondary School, Pampore, and conducted a Cleanliness Drive at Jwala Ji Temple and the Shrine of Hazrat Sharief ud Din Wali (Shok Bab sahib) Namblabal Pampore. The quiz competition aimed to enhance students’ awareness about Patel’s pivotal role in India’s freedom movement,...

JKECC delegation calls on Education Minister Sakeena Itoo,

26/02/2026
Srinagar, February 26 (KIP)-A delegation of the Jammu Kashmir Employees Coordination Committee (JKECC) today called on Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo and expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Education Minister for timely and considerate intervention in keeping in abeyance the order concerning the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) requirement for in-service teachers across the Union Territor...

IUST Holds NCD Screening & Health Camp under DST-PURSE

26/02/2026
Awantipora,February 26 (KIP)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) organized a population-based Health Awareness cum NCD Screening Camp at Doodmarg, Tral, a remote tribal village in Pulwama district, under its SSR Outreach Initiative supported by the DST-PURSE Programme. The initiative aimed to raise awareness among the general population, particularly the Gujjar and Bakerwal communities, about the risk factors, complications, prevention, and management of non-communicabl...

Power Shutdown by KPDCL

26/02/2026
Srinagar, February 26 (KIP)-Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that Shutdown of 33 kV Karan Nagar line will be observed due to which power supply to Chattabal, Balgarden, Zaldagar, Civil Secretariat, Gole Market, Guru Bazar, Tankipora, Shaheed Gunj and adjoining areas will be affected on 01 March 2026 from 08 AM to 02 PM. Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Budgam SIDCO Tapline will be observed due to which power supply to Housing Colony, NIFT and adjoining areas will be affected on ...

J&K Police organizes T-20 Knock-out Cricket Tournament in Budgam

26/02/2026
Srinagar, February 26 (KIP)-Continuing its efforts to promote positive youth engagement and strengthen police-public relations, J&K Police inaugurated a T20 Knock-out Cricket Tournament at Sheikh-ul-Alam Sports Stadium under the Civic Action Programme (CAP) 2025–26. Eight teams from Sub-Division Charar-i-Shareef are participating in the tournament, providing a vibrant platform for young players to showcase their talent, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The initiative aims to channel the ene...

SANJY-2026: DC Srinagar, SSP visit Yatra Transit Camp Pantha Chowk

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,...

International Mother Language Day Celebrated at IUST

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...

Director Agriculture Kashmir inaugurates Exhibition cum Awareness Programme for GI-Tagged Saffron

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...

CUKashmir to host inter-university winter games

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 ...

NIT Srinagar hosts ExxonMobil veteran Dr Raju Pakalapati for alumni lecture

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...

Police In Awantipora Recover Antique Coins from Pinglish Tral

25/02/2026
Srinagar, February 25 (KIP)- Police in Awantipora have successfully recovered 694 antique coins from the Pinglish area of Tral during a routine operation. The recovered items are believed to be of significant historical and archaeological value. The recovered antique coins were kept in safe custody under the supervision of the SHO Police Station Tral, Inspector Tajamul Islam. Subsequently, coordination was established with the Directorate of Archives, Archaeology & Museums to facilitate s...

SKUAST-K organises Agrithon 1.0 under JKCIP

24/02/2026
Srinagar, February 24 (KIP)-Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) organised Seed Capital Fund Challenge (Agrithon 1.0) under the Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project for Jammu & Kashmir (JKCIP), funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) at Shalimar campus. The Seed Capital Fund Challenge was conducted with the objective of identifying, supporting, and nurturing innovative and via...

Sakeena Itoo leads plantation drive at District Hospital Ganderbal

24/02/2026
Ganderbal, February 24 (KIP)-Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today led a plantation drive at District Hospital Ganderbal to promote eco-friendly practices and reinforce quality healthcare standards under the Kayakalp and National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) programmes. The Minister planted saplings within the hospital premises and emphasized on the importance of creating green, clean and patient-friendly environment in the healthca...

J&K Police arrests drug peddler in Sopore; Psychotropic substance recovered

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 ...

MP Er Rashid Sanctions ₹21 Lakh MPLADS Funds for Youth, Education and Tourism

23/02/2026
Srinagar, February 23 (KIP)-Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi on Monday announced the administrative approval of multiple development works sanctioned under the MPLADS funds of MP Baramulla Er Rashid for the year 2025–26. In a statement issued to the media, Inam Un Nabi said the District Development Commissioner Baramulla has accorded approval for works amounting to over ₹21 lakh aimed at improving education infrastructure and promoting eco-tourism in the constitu...