17/10/2025
Anantnag, October 17 (KIP)- Continuing his extensive tour of districts, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the developmental scenario, ongoing projects and implementation of government schemes in District Anantnag.
The Chief Minister took detailed stock of the progress under District CAPEX 2025–26, Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), and other flagship programmes.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Mi...
17/10/2025
Srinagar, October 17 (KIP)- Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (JKLA), Abdul Rahim Rather today interacted with media persons of different News organisations at Assembly Secretariat here to facilitate smooth and efficient coverage of the forthcoming Assembly session.
The meeting was attended by Director Information, Nitish Rajora; Secretary, JKLA, Manoj Kumar Pandit; SSP Security Civil Secretariat, Sajjad K. Bhat; Joint Director Information Kashmir, Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari; D...
17/10/2025
Srinagar, October 17 (KIP)-The Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy, Srinagar, organized a One Day Special Orientation Programme on “Medical Forensics & Medico-Legal Aspects in Trial; Different Dimensions of Cyber Crimes and Electronic Evidence".
The programme was organized under the patronage of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), Justice Arun Palli and under the guidance of the Chairperson and Members of the Governing Committee o...
17/10/2025
Awantipora, October 16 (KIP)- Minister for Agriculture Production Department, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar inaugurated two day National level Seminar on “Scientific Honey Beekeeping Integrated with Oilseed Mission” today at Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) here.
The Minister, who was Chief Guest on the occasion, appreciated IUST’s initiatives in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, particularly through prog...
17/10/2025
Srinagar, October 16 (KIP)-"Youth of Jammu Kashmir are now deeply engaging with the country's history, values and aspirations," the Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha said on Thursday. He said youth are forging bond with diversity, heritage and fostering a shared cultural identity for nation-building. The Lieutenant Governor was addressing the inaugural function of Veshaw Literary Festival at Kulgam, through video conferencing.
The two-day lit fest is celebrating literature by bringing ...
15/10/2025
Srinagar, October 15 (KIP)- Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather today convened a high-level meeting at Assembly Secretariat here, to review arrangements for the upcoming Assembly session, scheduled to begin on October 23rd, 2025.
During the meeting, the Speaker impressed upon the officers from various departments to put in place all required facilities and ensure that all necessary preparations are made in advance to facilitate the smooth conduct of forthcomi...
15/10/2025
Kupwara,October 15 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today visited 'Roshan Mustaqbil', a youth empowerment centre at Zangli, run by Indian Army’s Vajr Division to channelise local talent into education, skills and livelihood. He was accompanied by Maj Gen K Mohan Nair, YSM, SM, General Officer Commanding, Vajr Division and other senior officers.
The centre currently has over 690 youth enrolled, who are building a better future for themselves and the society.
The centre offers c...
15/10/2025
Srinagar, October 15 (KIP)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Mining Department at the Civil Secretariat here to assess the department’s modernization initiatives, regulatory framework, and ongoing reforms in mineral management and surveillance.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary, Mining...
14/10/2025
Srinagar, October 14 (KIP)-North Kashmir Football Premier League is conducted annually by Bandipora Rashtriya Rifles in the memory of Maj Gopi Singh Rathore, Shaurya Chakra. Over the past two decades, this tournament has grown into one of the most prestigious sporting events of North Kashmir, with participation rising manifold and showcasing the boundless passion of Kashmiri youth for football as a sports.
Due to the popularity and to cover complete North Kashmir, Thisyear the tournament wa...
14/10/2025
Udaipur, October 14 (KIP)- J&K participated in two-day State and UT Tourism Ministers’ Conference held at Udaipur on 14th and 15th of October, 2025. The delegation of J&K was lead by Advisor to the CM Nasir Aslam Wani and included Dr. Vikas Gupta, Director Tourism Jammu; Waseem Raja, Joint Director Tourism Kashmir; and Arif Lone, Assistant Director Tourism Jammu.
The Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, delivered a presentation and highlighted the Tourism potential of J&K and the Government’s commitme...
13/10/2025
Jammu, October 13 (KIP)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha chaired the 36th meeting of Executive Council of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, at Raj Bhawan today.
The meeting was attended by Prof. (Dr.) Pragati Kumar, Vice Chancellor, SMVDU; Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor Jammu University; Prof. Nilofer Khan, Vice Chancellor Kashmir University; Prof. Pankaj Chandra, Vice Chancellor and Chairman, Board of Management, Ahmedabad University; Prof. A.S.K. Sinha, Director, Rajiv Gandhi Inst...
12/10/2025
Srinagar, October 12 (KIP)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to review the implementation and enforcement of GST 2.0 reforms across J&K.
The reforms are aimed at ensuring that the benefits of tax rate reductions, especially on lifesaving medicines and essential commoditiesare passed on directly to consumers, thereby enhancing affordability and public savings.
The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Finance; Commissioner Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies & C...
12/10/2025
Srinagar, October 12 (KIP)-Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, Pain and Palliative Care Medicine, Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, organized a CME cum Workshop on “Airway Management in A&E Bay” and “Parallel Resuscitative Priorities of Trauma Care” here today.
Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah was Chief Guest on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, Secretary Health emphasized that emergency and critical care medicine form the backb...
12/10/2025
Srinagar, October 12 (KIP)- A meeting of the High Powered Committee (HPC) of NABARD was held here today under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, to review the progress and achievements made under the previous Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) programmes and to accord approval for new projects to be taken up under RIDF XXXI (2025-26) across J&K.
The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works (R&B); Principal Secretary, Finance; Secretary, Heal...
12/10/2025
Gulmarg, October 12 (KIP)-Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, today attended the inaugural ceremony of the Zabarvan Legends Series 2025, Downhill Mountain Biking Championship, held at the picturesque Gulmarg.
Organized by Zabarvan, the event marks the first-ever international downhill mountain biking series to be hosted in Jammu & Kashmir, bringing the region into global focus as an emerging hub for adventure sports.
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12/10/2025
Srinagar, October 12 (KIP)- The Kashmir Literary Festival 2025 hosted a dynamic assemblage of poets, authors, scholars, and prominent personalities from across the country at SKICC on October 11th & 12th . The event was inaugurated by the esteemed Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, S. Manoj Sinha,whose inspiring speech set a remarkable tone for the festival.Varioud programmes and Interactive sessions were held.
Today at prestigious podium, Dr. Khwaja Farooq Renzushah, Chairman of the Kashmi...
11/10/2025
Srinagar, October 11 (KIP)-The two-day annual alumni meet, SANGAM-2025, concluded successfully at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Saturday.
The event was organized by the Office of Dean Alumni and International Affairs (A&IA) in collaboration with the NIT Srinagar Alumni Association, bringing together distinguished alumni, faculty, students, and guests from across the country.
The event was presided over by Chief Guest Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, Vice Chancellor of Ce...
11/10/2025
Jammu, October 11 (KIP)-A delegation of prominent Kashmiri Pandit leaders today called on Shri A.K. Karwani, Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (Migrants), UT of Jammu & Kashmir, and submitted a detailed Memorandum of Demands highlighting a range of critical issues confronting the displaced Kashmiri Pandit community, which has been living in exile for over 35 years.
The delegation, representing major community organisations including Panun Kashmir (PK) All State Kashmiri Pandit...