17/08/2026
Kulgam, August 17 (KIP)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam along with Additional Deputy Commissioner, Vikar Ahmad Giri today visited the Farmer's ID generation camp organized under the Agristack Project at Tehsil Kulgam, to take an on-the-spot assessment of the ongoing registration and digitisation drive.
During the visit, the DC supervised the entire process and interacted with the revenue staff present at the camp especially scheduled for Tamiloo village. He took a detailed o...
17/08/2026
Rajouri,August 16 (KIP)-President of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ms. Mehbooba Mufti, today visited various flood-affected areas of Rajouri district and interacted with victims and families affected by the recent flash floods and cloudburst.
During her visit, Ms. Mehbooba Mufti expressed deep concern over the extensive damage caused by the floods. She said that residential houses, agricultural land and business establishments have suffered severe damage, leaving numerous families i...
15/08/2026
Srinagar, August 15 (KIP)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar celebrated the 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm, with the Institute leadership calling upon students, faculty and staff to uphold the values of freedom, integrity, innovation and service to the nation.
In-Charge Director Prof. (HAG) Roohi Naaz presided over the Independence Day celebrations and unfurled the Tricolour at the Institute’s football playground, reaffirming NIT Srinagar’s com...
15/08/2026
Awantipora, August 15 (KIP)-On the eve of the 80th Independence Day celebrations, Prof Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice Chancellor, hoisted the National Flag at a ceremony held on the University campus. The ceremony was attended, among others, by Prof Sheikh Aijaz Bashir, Dean Academic Affairs, Prof Shamim Ahmad Shah, Registrar, Mr. Sameer Wazir Finance officer, Deans of schools, Heads of Departments, senior officers, faculty members and staff.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Romshoo extended ...
15/08/2026
Srinagar, August 15 (KIP)- On the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day, Shri Ashok Koul, BJP General Secretary (Org.) Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, today hoisted the National Flag at the BJP J&K UT headquarters at Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar.
The flag-hoisting ceremony was held with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm. Vice President Dr Shehnaz Ganie, Mohammad Anwar Khan, J&K UT General Secretary, along with senior party leaders, State office-bearers and functionaries, were present on the occa...
14/08/2026
Srinagar, August 14 (KIP) Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has expressed serious concern over the reported deterioration of academic, administrative and financial affairs at Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU), Rajouri, and urged the J&K Government to take immediate corrective measures to protect the interests of students and faculty.
In a statement issued here today, Mehbooba Mufti said BGSBU holds immense significance for the people of t...
14/08/2026
Srinagar, August 14 (KIP)-For many parents, accompanying their children to the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar for undergraduate admissions was an occasion marked by pride, anticipation and a sense of achievement, as their wards embarked on a new phase of academic life.
On the second day of undergraduate admissions at the Institute on Friday, parents accompanying students seeking admission to various programmes appreciated the arrangements, describing the process as order...
13/08/2026
Srinagar, August 13 (KIP)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Thursday commenced admissions to its undergraduate programme, with around 90 candidates completing the admission process on the first day. The admissions will continue over the next few days.
The first phase of admissions began for the Civil Engineering programme, with 90 students completing their admission formalities on Thursday.
Dean Academic Affairs, Prof. B.A. Mir, said the Institute has put in place c...
13/08/2026
Srinagar, August 13 (KIP)-Railway (GRP) Police Jammu arrests an absconding terrorist booked under Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act-Altaf Hussain Sheikh, son of Nazir Ahmed Sheikh, resident of Marhama-Bijbehara, Anantnag, after a long chase of 35 years who initially went underground and then was living with concealed identity for several decades.
The accused along with other accomplices was involved in a case of bomb blast on April 2, 1991 at platform number 1, railway ...
13/08/2026
Budgam, August 13 (KIP)- The 7th District Karate Championship 2026, organised by the Karate Association of Budgam, concluded successfully today, bringing together around 400 students from various schools and karate clubs across the district.
The championship provided a vibrant platform for young athletes to demonstrate their skills, discipline, determination and competitive spirit. The participation of a large number of students reflected the growing interest among children and youth in m...
13/08/2026
Ganderbal, August 13 (KIP)- Observing the Anti-Ragging Week 2026, Department of Law, School of Legal Studies, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), organised an awareness programme for the students on the theme “Yaari: Youth Against Ragging – Say No to Ragging”, in the department here.
Addressing the participants, Dean and Head, SLS, Prof. Farooq Ahmad Mir, described ragging as punishable under law and prohibited within the university.
He highlighted that ragging could have serio...
12/08/2026
Srinagar, August 12 (KIP)-The Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, in collaboration with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Srinagar, today organised a one-day capacity building programme for artisans and weavers under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme.
As many as 100 artisans participated in the workshop, which focused on branding and aesthetic packaging of Geographical Indication (GI) and One District One Product (ODOP) handcrafted ...
12/08/2026
Srinagar, August 12 (KIP)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Wednesday organised a Tiranga Rally under the nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign 2026, as part of its celebrations ahead of India’s 80th Independence Day.
The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation from members of the NIT Srinagar community, including Deans, Heads of Departments and Centres, faculty members, non-faculty employees, outsourced staff, students, research scholars, NCC and NSS volunteers and ...
12/08/2026
Ganderbal, August 12 (KIP)-Under the aegis of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) organised a Tiranga Rally and Plantation Drive, at the Tulmulla Campus here on Wednesday.
Dean Academic Affairs, Prof. Shahid Rasool, Registrar, Dr. Nisar Ahmad Mir, Dean School Legal Studies, Prof. Farooq Ahmad Mir, Dean School of Business Studies, Prof. Syed Zahoor Ahmad Geelani, Dean DSW, Dr. Jehirul Islam, faculty members, administrative staff, scholars, students parti...
12/08/2026
Awantipora, August 12 (KIP)- The Board of Research Studies (BoRS) of the School of Engineering and Technology, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), held its meeting at the University.
The meeting was chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo and attended by Prof. Sheikh Ajaz Bashir, Dean Academic Affairs; Prof. Shamim Ahmad Shah, Registrar; Dr. Aabid Hussain Shalla, Dean Research; Dr. Peer Bilal Ahmad, Controller of Examinations; Prof. Faroze Ahmad, Dean, School...
12/08/2026
Srinagar, August 12 (KIP)- In the run-up to Independence Day 2026 and as part of the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign, Police in Sopore organised a grand Tiranga Bike Rally to promote patriotism, unity and pride in the National Flag.
The rally was flagged off from MET Ground, Sopore and witnessed enthusiastic participation from youth, community members, civil society representatives and officers and officials from Police, CRPF and Civil Administration. Participants proudly carried the ...
12/08/2026
Srinagar, August 12 (KIP)- DIG North Kashmir Range, Baramulla, Shri Vinod Kumar-IPS, visited Police District Handwara and chaired a security review meeting with officers of Handwara Police, CAPFs and sister agencies in connection with the forthcoming Independence Day-2026 celebrations.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on security arrangements, deployment plans, area domination, access control, traffic management and coordination among various security agencies to ensure...
11/08/2026
Srinagar, August 11 (KIP)-Committee on Estimates of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today met under the chairmanship of Chairman, Nazir Ahmad Khan (Gurezi), to examine the Action Taken report submitted by Forest, Ecology & Environment Department on key issues related to forest conservation, community rights and infrastructure in J&K.
The meeting was attended by Members of Estimates Committee including Balwant Singh Mankotia, Ali Mohammad Dar, Javid Hassan Baig, Mushtaq Guroo, Irs...
11/08/2026
Srinagar, August 11 (KIP)-In a significant initiative aimed at promoting tribal tourism and inclusive development in the border areas, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review establishment of a Tribal Tourism Village at Bhera in Mendhar subdivision of Poonch district.
The meeting focused on various aspects of the proposed project, including infrastructure development, tourism fa...
11/08/2026
Shopian, August 11 (KIP)-As part of the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign-2026, a grand Tiranga Bike Rally was held in Shopian today to celebrate the spirit of patriotism and encourage citizens to proudly display and honour the National Flag.
The rally was flagged off by Deputy Commissioner Shopian, Shishir Gupta, and SSP Shopian, Mushtaq Ahmad Choudhary, who also joined the rally and rode alongside the participants, leading the patriotic procession through the town.
The event was attended by sen...
11/08/2026
Budgam, August 11 (KIP)-As part of the ongoing Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign, Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan along with SSP Budgam, Hariprasad KK today flagged off two major Bike and Bicycle Rallies from Sports Stadium Budgam, witnessing enthusiastic participation of hundreds of bikers and cyclists from across the district.
Organised to promote patriotism, national unity and respect for the National Flag, the rallies passed through District Hospital Road and Old Bus Adda before cu...
11/08/2026
Teetwal, August 11 (KIP)- A grand Tiranga Rally was organised today at the iconic Vibrant Village Teetwal, Karnah, as part of the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign being observed from 9th to 17th August 2026, aimed at reinforcing patriotic fervour and public participation in the celebration of the National Flag.
The rally was flagged off by Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Suse and SSP Kupwara, Tahir Gilani from HS Gundi Sharti, culminating at Teetwal ground with enthusiastic parti...
11/08/2026
Awantipora, August 11 (KKIP)-Under the global theme “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works”, Syed Mantaqui Memorial College of Nursing and Medical Technology (SMMCN&MT), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), conducted an awareness programme at JVC (SKIMS Medical College, Bemina). The focus was on promoting proven breastfeeding practices through coordinated efforts of healthcare professionals, families and communities.
As part of the observance,...