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Congress concerned about power ,water situation in Jammu region

15/06/2025
Jammu, June 14 (KIP)-Congress has taken strong exception to the power and water situation in Jammu region, during the worst heat wave and criticised the statement of Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar regarding power situation in J&K. In a statement jkpcc has expressed grave concern over the frequent unscheduled power cuts in this scorching heat causing lot of hardships to the people especially aged ,infirm ailing and children . The frequent power cuts and low voltage has sever...

Police seizes 08 Tippers, 01 Tractor & 01 JCB for illegal extraction

15/06/2025
Srinagar, June 14 (Scoop News)- In a major crackdown on illegal mining activities, Police have seized 08 tippers, 01 tractor and 01 JCB from different locations across Police District Handwara for their involvement in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals. Acting on inputs, police teams from various police stations carried out coordinated enforcement drives. During these operations, the vehicles were found transporting minerals without valid documentation, in violation of the ...

Police Organizes Cyclothon cum Road Show to Raise Awareness Against Drug Abuse In Handwara

15/06/2025
Srinagar, June 14 (KIP)- In a significant move to combat the rising menace of drug abuse, Police in collaboration with Government Higher Secondary School Ashpora and the Excise Department, organized a Cyclothon cum Road Show in Handwara. The event aimed to generate awareness among the youth and the general public about the harmful effects of drug addiction and the importance of collective action in eradicating this social evil. Students, teachers, police personnel, officials from the Exc...

JK ACB traps HC of PS Khatua for demanding /accepting bribe of 15000

15/06/2025
Jammu, June 14 (KIP)-Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging therein that a public servant namely HC Roshan Din, No. 432/K of Police Station Kathua who is investigating the case FIR No. 193/2025 registered at Police Station Kathua demanded illegal gratification from the complainant on account of deleting/removing his name from the list of accused persons in the said case, even though he provided CCTV footage/attendance in the factor on the date of occurrence in ...

"Induction of Urdu in Naib Tehsildar Exam unfair and intolerable": Arun Prabhat

14/06/2025
Jammu, June 13 (KIP)-Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) today held a massive Silent Protest March from the main gate of Jammu University to Dr BR Ambedkar Chowk, Jammu, in strong opposition to the Jammu and Kashmir Government’s controversial decision to impose Urdu as a compulsory subject in the recently notified Naib Tehsildar recruitment examination. Hundreds of BJYM youth workers alongwith aspirants from across the Jammu Province participated in the protest march, raising their voices ...

Mohammad Alyas Khan takes over as DC Ramban

14/06/2025
Ramban, June 13 (KIP)-Mohammad Alyas Khan today formally took over as the new Deputy Commissioner of Ramban, succeeding Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary (IAS), who handed over responsibilities to the former here at the DC Office Complex. On his arrival, the new Deputy Commissioner was warmly welcomed by district officers led by Additional Deputy Commissioner Varunjeet Singh Charak. Senior officers from line departments were also present. Later, the Deputy Commissioner inspected various sections o...

Congress expresses deep shock over Ahmedabad plane tragedy

14/06/2025
Jammu, June 13 (KIP)-Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee has expressed great shock over the plane tragedy at Ahmedabad today in which over 240 passengers and crew members have lost lives . The party leaders prayed for peace to the departed souls besides expressing deep sympathies with the bereaved families. Expressing deep shock over the plane crash carrying 242 passengers on board JKPCC President Tariq Hameed Karra has expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved famil...

Shreya Singhal assumes charge as Chief Executive Officer, J&K ERA

14/06/2025
Srinagar, June 13 (KIP)-Shreya Singhal today assumed the charge as Chief Executive Officer J&K Economic Reconstruction Agency, a specialised agency established by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir to implement and oversee execution of all externally funded projects within the Union Territory. Immediately after formally taking over the charge, Singhal convened an introductory meeting with senior officials of the agency, during which she had a comprehensive overview of the organization’s o...

Karra launched “Hamari Riyasat Hamara Haq” movement in Kashmir

12/06/2025
Srinagar, June 11 (KIP)-The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) will be holding meetings of block presidents of three Lok Sabha segments of Kashmir region, subsequently the Party will also be holding district level conventions under the slogan Hamari Riyasat Hamara Haq shortly to reiterate Congress Party’s strong urge for restoration of complete statehood to J&K. The first phase of district level conventions mission Hamari Riyasat Hamara Haq has already been comple...

J&K BJP organizes professional meets in 5 districts

11/06/2025
Jammu, June 10 (KIP)-The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir organized a professional meet as part of the ongoing nationwide campaign to commemorate 11 years of public-welfare governance under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. J&K BJP President Sat Sharma, accompanied by Party General Secretary and Incharge of the ‘Viksit Bharat Ka Amritkaal – Sewa, Sushasan, Gareeb Kalyan Ke 11 Saal’ campaign, Adv. Vibodh Gupta, Vice-President and MLA Yudhvir Sethi, and Secretary a...

DC Reasi flags off Holy Mace to Mindal Mata

11/06/2025
Reasi, June 10 (KIP)-In a spiritually uplifting event, Deputy Commissioner Reasi Nidhi Malik today flagged off the Holy Chhari to Mindal Mata here from Nau Deviyan Katra. The Chhari Yatra will travel from Nau Deviyan in Reasi to Mindal in Himachal via Kishtwar Sol village. SSP Reasi Paramvir Singh, other senior officers and a large number of devotees were also present on the occasion. The congregation commenced with the chanting of mantras and bhajans, invoking blessings for a safe and su...

Arrangements for Annual Shree Hudh Mata Trisandhiya Yatra 2025 finalised at Kishtwar

11/06/2025
Kishtwar, June 10 (KIP)-The District Administration Kishtwar has finalized the necessary arrangements for the smooth conduct of the Annual Shree Hudh Mata Trisandhiya Yatra 2025, scheduled to commence on June 26, 2025. The Holy Mace (Charri Mubarak) will arrive at Gauri Shankar Mandir, Sarkoot Kishtwar on June 28, 2025. At a joint review meeting held today with officers from the line departments and members of the Hudh Mata Managing Committee, Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Shavan too...

Families of 4 road accident victims paid compensation at Kishtwar

11/06/2025
Kishtwar, June 10 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Shavan today disbursed Rs. 4 lakh as compensation under the J&K Road Accident Victim Fund. Based on the cases submitted by ARTO an amount of Rs. 1 lakh each was released in favour of the legal heirs of four persons who died in road mishaps. The government initiative aims to extend support to those affected by such tragic incidents and underscores its ongoing commitment to assist bereaved families.

DIPR Cultural Unit presents street play on BP care, control at SDH R.S Pura

10/06/2025
Jammu, June 09 (KIP)-The artists of the Cultural Wing, Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) Jammu today staged an impactful Street Play (Nukkad Natak) in the premises of Sub District Hospital, R.S. Pura on the prevention and control of Hypertension (Blood Pressure) - a silent but deadly health condition. The Street Play raised public awareness about the causes, symptoms, prevention and management of hypertension that affects a growing number of people in today’s fast-paced...

Rana participates in regional Power Ministers' conference

06/06/2025
Chandigarh,June 06 (KIP)- Jammu & Kashmir Cabinet Minister, Javed Ahmed Rana today participated in the Regional Power Ministers' Conference, 2025, of Northern States/UTs held here in Chandigarh. The conference provided a platform for deliberation on critical power sector issues affecting the region including resource adequacy, transmission capacity and cyber security. During the conference, Javed Rana sought firm and assured power supply to Jammu and Kashmir from the Government of India d...

IUST Champions Resilient Infrastructure Education

06/06/2025
Awantipora, June 06 (KIP)-In a significant stride towards fostering community resilience and educational outreach, the Department of Civil Engineering at the Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Awantipora, hosted a program on Role of Civil Engineering in Resilient Infrastructure at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Lethpora, Pulwama. The program aimed to enlighten young minds about the pivotal role of civil engineering in constructing safe and sustainable built envir...

JKCCC urges immediate release of ₹1000 Cr JJM Payments ahead of Eid-ul-Adha

05/06/2025
Srinagar, June 05 (KIP)- Hundreds of members from the Jammu and Kashmir Contractors Coordination Committee (JKCCC) staged a peaceful protest at the Engineering Complex, Rajbagh Srinagar, against the non-release of pending payments under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The protest was led by JKCCC Chairman Ghulam Jeelani Purza, who urged the government to release over ₹1000 crore of pending dues before Eid-ul-Adha. Addressing the gathering, JKCCC Chairman Ghulam Jeelani Purza said “Our cont...

PSAJK president urges J&K Govt to announce four-Day Eid-ul-Adha Holiday

05/06/2025
Srinagar, June 05 (KIP)-The Private Schools’ Association of Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK) has requested the J&K Government to declare four-day holiday — from June 6th to 9th June, 2025, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, including the Day of Arafah (June 6), to ensure the smooth observance of the festival and to avoid commuter disruptions. In a statement issued to the media, PSAJK State President G.N. Var highlighted that the Day of Arafah, which directly precedes Eid, is marked by heavy traffic c...

Mahila Congress protests against BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa

05/06/2025
Srinagar, June 05 (KIP)-J&K Pradesh Mahila Congress on Tuesday held strong protests and demanded action against BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa for his absurd utterances against Smt. Sonia Gandhi and Smt. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra aiming to divert the attention of the public from the utter failure of BJP on all fronts. Reacting to the absurd utterances against Smt. Sonia Gandhi and Smt. Priyanka Gandhi, J&K Mahila Congress Workers led by Shameema Raina protested against the BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa for...

Journey from ‘Sankalp’ to ‘Siddhi’ testifies dedication, vision of PM Modi: Dr. Narinder Singh

05/06/2025
Jammu, June 05 (KIP)-The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, organized district-level workshops across seven organizational districts to commemorate eleven years of transformative governance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The workshops are being conducted with the aim to prepare for forthcoming programmes to take the achievements of the Modi government to the grassroots under the upcoming campaign “Sankalp Se Siddhi Tak”. Dr. Narinder Singh, BJP National Secretary & MLA,...

Police solves theft case in Baramulla; 02 arrested

05/06/2025
Srinagar, June 05 (KIP)-Police in Baramulla have solved a theft case within 48-hours by arresting two accused individuals and recovered stolen property worth ₹5 lakhs from their possession. On 03/06/2025, Police Station Pattan received a complaint from Mohammad Amin Dar son of Mohammad Yousuf Dar resident of Sumbal, a subcontractor with Lumino Industries Ltd, regarding the theft of Dog Conductor (wire) from the Mamoosa work site during the night of 02/03 June. In this regard, a case vide...

J&K ACB traps and arrests Deputy Forester and Forest Guard for accepting bribe of ₹11,000

05/06/2025
Jammu, June 05 (KIP)-Anti Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging therein that public servants namely Surinder Kumar, posted as B.O (Deputy Forester) in the Range Office, Kalidhar, Block Chowki Choura (now under transfer) and Kewal Krishan, then posted as Forest Guard with the said Dy. Forester (now posted at Forest Check Post Bridge, Akhnoor), demanded illegal gratification for release of additional CDR. The accused persons had demanded a bribe of ₹14,000 from the complai...

Bhaderwah hosts Cultural Evening featuring blend of local talent, celebrity charm

05/06/2025
Bhaderwah, June 05 (KIP)- The picturesque town of Bhaderwah came alive with music, laughter, and cultural splendour amid a grand Cultural Evening held last evening here in the local Community Hall. The event was organised by the District Administration Doda in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, J&K. Witnessing an overwhelming public response, the venue was jam-packed with enthusiastic attendees. District Development Council (DDC) Chairman Dhananter Singh Kotwal was the Chief Gu...

Arvind Gupta, Prof. Gharu holds public darbar at BJP headquarters

05/06/2025
Jammu, June 05 (KIP)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Arvind Gupta, Secretary BJP J&K and MLA from Jammu West, along with senior party leader and MLA Suchetgarh Prof. Gharu Ram Bhagat, conducted a well-attended Public Darbar at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. The Public Darbar witnessed various deputations representing diverse segments of society, particularly from Jammu city and its adjoining areas. Deputations brought forth a range of issues related to essential pu...

Gandhi Global Family J&K continues Relief Efforts for border-affected families in Jammu Border

05/06/2025
Jammu, June 05 (KIP)- In continuation of its humanitarian mission post Operation Sindoor, the Gandhi Global Family (GGF) J&K, under the leadership of Dr. S. P. Varma, President of GGF J&K, organized the 4th and 5th batches of Relief Camps to support families affected by cross-border shelling. The 4th Relief Camp was held at the Tehsildar Office premises, Tehsil HQ Suchaitgarh, Village Chakroi (Jammu Border). Grocery kits were distributed to families impacted by Pakistani shelling. The camp ...

Tejinder Pal Singh slams BJP MLA for disrespecting Indian Air Force

05/06/2025
Jammu, June 04 (KIP)-Tejinder Pal Singh, Provincial President of the National Youth Conference (NYC), today launched a scathing attack on BJP MLA R.S. Pathania for his alleged disrespectful remarks against the Indian Air Force. He said such statements are not only irresponsible but deeply insulting to the sacrifices and valour of our armed forces. Speaking at a joining programme held at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, organized by Sahil Kerni, District President Jammu Urban ...

Congress holds massive protest against Randhawa’s Derogatory Remarks on Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi

05/06/2025
Jammu, June 04 (KIP)-The Jammu & Kashmir Congress today held a massive protest against BJP leader and MLA Vikram Randhawa for his deeply derogatory and shameful remarks against UPA Chairperson Smt. Sonia Gandhi and AICC General Secretary Smt. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra & against the dignity & faith of all women. In a strong display of outrage, 'an effigy of Vikram Randhawa was burnt in the protest led by senior Congress women leaders", symbolizing the anger and hurt caused by his offensive l...

DIPR Jammu hosts symposium at Anand Bhartiya Vidyalaya- Udhampur

04/06/2025
Udhampur, June 04 (KIP)- To spread awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse and promote the message of a drug-free society, the Cultural Unit of the Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR), Jammu, today organized a symposium at Anand Bhartiya Vidyalaya High School, Udhampur. The event was graced by the School Principal Ritu Abrol, who attended as the Chief Guest. A total of 20 students participated in the symposium, passionately articulating their views on the theme of ...

MALIN NGO Delegation Visits Home for Aged & Infirm, Ambphalla, Jammu

04/06/2025
Jammu, June 04 (KIP)- In a heart warming gesture of goodwill and compassion, the President of MALIN Senior Citizens Association for Needy People, Smt. Nirmla Chattoo, along with all Office-Bearers and Members of the Managing Committee of the NGO, paid a special visit to the Home for Aged & Infirm (popularly known as Old Age Home/Vridha Ashram), Ambphalla, Jammu. The visit was organized to bless and greet Dr. Dinesh Gupta on his recent appointment as Secretary of the Home, and to spend meaning...

DC Budgam flags-off Mata Kheer Bhawani Yatra from Pandit Colony Sheikhpora to Tulmulla, Tikker

04/06/2025
Budgam, June 03 (KIP)-The Deputy Commissioner (DC), Akshay Labroo today flagged-off Mata Kheer Bhawani Yatra from Pandit Colony Sheikhpora towards Tulmulla. While interacting with devotees, he extended his warm greetings of the auspicious occasion to them and wished for comfortable journey to all the pilgrims joining the celebrations at Mata Kheer Bhawani Ji temple, Tulmulla in Ganderbal and Tikker in Kupwara district. On the occasion, he took stock of necessary arrangements includin...