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Expenditure Observer Baramulla PC reviews preparations in Budgam

28/04/2024
Budgam,April 28 (KIP)- Expenditure Observer for Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency, Sita Ram Meena today reviewed preparations for the ensuing Lok Sabha Elections in Budgam. In this regard, the Election Expenditure Observer chaired a meeting of officers at Conference Hall, Budgam. District Election Officer (DEO), Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Akshay Labroo and SSP Budgam, Nikhil Borkar were also present in the meeting. At the outset, the Election Expenditure Observer held interaction with...

JKNC Student Wing convenes meeting, advocates for youth empowerment

28/04/2024
Jammu, April 28 (KIP)-A meeting of the J&K National Conference Student Wing convened at Sher-E-Kashmir Bhawan under the chairmanship of Harshvardhan Singh, President of the JKNC Student Wing for Jammu Province. The meeting, attended by senior functionaries including Ajay Sadhotra, Additional General Secretary of JKNC and former minister, Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President, Sheikh Bashir Ahmed Provincial Secretary of JKNC, Ayub Malik Provincial Secretary, Vijay Lochan Chairman S...

Police attaches property worth lacs Under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in Pulwama

28/04/2024
Srinagar, April 28 (KIP)-In a significant move to counter terrorism, Police in Pulwama have seized a property worth lacs, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. The property in question, a single-storey residential house located in Monghama Pulwama which has been used by terrorists for their shelter and other logistic support, provided by the house owner Mohammad Lateef Kar son of Gh Ahmad Kar to the terrorism and also having links to terrorist activities. The property is...

Grid-connectivity to Gurez restored fully; DC Bandipora Commends the team

28/04/2024
Bandipora,April 28 (KIP)-The grid-connected electricity supply to Gurez has been successfully restored today, with the 33KV line now charged up to Dawar Gurez after disruptions caused by recent heavy snowfall in the Razdan and Zadkhusi areas. The restoration of the 33KV Bandipora-Gurez line, completed up to Dawar, comes after severe weather conditions affected electricity supply through the grid in the area. During the disruption period, Gurez received electricity through diesel generators. ...

JK BJP Chief Ravinder Raina reaches out to boat tragedy Families in Srinagar

28/04/2024
Srinagar, April 28 (KIP)-Ravinder Raina, President, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir visited the Gandbal-Batwara area of Srinagar to extend heartfelt condolences and support to the families affected by the recent tragic boat incident. Recognizing the immense loss and pain experienced by the bereaved families, Raina assured them of the party's unwavering commitment to providing all necessary assistance and support during this challenging period. Accompanying Raina were estee...

NC, PDP betrayed Kashmiris, killed innocent people for power: DPAP

28/04/2024
Srinagar, April 28 (KIP)-Today, the Democratic Progressive Azad Party orchestrated a powerful public gathering at the Idgah area of Srinagar, amplifying the voices of hope and change for the people of Kashmir. The meeting, featuring DPAP candidate Amir Bhat, Chief Spokesperson Salman Nizami, Gen Secretary Province Shafiq Shabnam, and Ghulam Nabi Palpuri, showcased a unified call for a better future. Nizami rallied the crowd, urging voters to throw their support behind DPAP candidate Amir ...

BJP Govt failed to fulfill the promises made with KP migrants: Rattan Lal

28/04/2024
Jammu, April 28 (KIP)- Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, has asserted that BJP govt failed to fulfill the promises made with KP’s migrants whether it was dignified rehabilitation special package for employment to the youths or enhancement of monthly cash assistance. The senior NC leader was speaking while interacting with a delegation of Kashmiri camps and non camps migrants headed by Bushan Lal Bhat, Chairman of J&K NC Minority Cell a...

BJP Leaders release book ‘Untold story of terrorism and proxy war in Jammu’

27/04/2024
Jammu, April 27 (KIP)-Ravinder Raina, President, J&K BJP accompanied by Union MoS & BJP MP Candidate Dr. Jitendra Singh, MP & BJP MP Candidate Jugal Kishore Sharma, MP (Rajya Sabha) Er Gulam Ali Khatana, former Minister Sat Sharma, former MP (Rajya Sabha) Shamsher Singh Manhas released a book at party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. J&K BJP General Secretary (organization) Ashok Koul and General Secretary Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal besides other state office bearers and senior leaders o...

Celebration of Democracy: Border villages come alive with enthusiastic voters

27/04/2024
RS Pura/Suchatgarh/Arnia/Vijaypur,April 26 (KIP)-In the sprawling wheat fields of RS Pura and Suchetgarh villages, nestled along the International Border, a vibrant celebration of democracy unfolded. These remote communities, despite enduring challenging weather conditions, ensured an unprecedented voter turnout, emerging as beacons of participation. The journey to polling booths wasn't just a physical one; it was a testament to the unwavering spirit of democracy that runs deep within thes...

LS Elections:Second phase of voting concluded peacefully in Jammu,records 71.91% voter turnout

27/04/2024
Jammu, April 26 (KIP)-Second phase of voting for the 18th Lok Sabha Elections concluded peacefully in Jammu Parliamentary Constituency today. The district of Jammu, along with Samba, Reasi, and a part of Rajouri, witnessed a remarkable tentative voter turnout of 71.91%. This high participation reflects voters’ unwavering commitment and deep faith in the democratic system, contributing to a flourishing society. The polling took place across 2,416 polling stations, all equipped with necessar...

Jammu LS elections: 67.22% voter turnout recorded till 5 PM

26/04/2024
Jammu, April 26 (KIP)- Jammu Parliamentary Constituency (PC) has recorded 67.22% percent voting till 5 PM. As per office of the Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, by 5 PM 67. 22% polling was recorded in Jammu Parliamentary Constituency. Jammu Parliamentary Constituency has witnessed an overall 67.22 percent voting till 5:00 pm with enthusiastic voters still waiting for their turn to exercise their franchise. As per the office of Chief Election Officer, J&K, Gulabgarh (ST) has recorded 71...

Jammu Parliamentary Constituency records over 57.76% voter turnout till 3 pm

26/04/2024
Jammu, April 26 (KIP)- Jammu Parliamentary Constituency (PC) has recorded 57.76% percent voting till 3 PM. As per office of the Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, by 3 PM, 57.76% % polling was recorded in Jammu Parliamentary Constituency. As per the data released by the office of Chief Election Officer, J&K, Gulabgarh (ST) has recorded 63.07% polling, Reasi 64.19%, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi 64.77%, Ramgrah (SC) 58.95%, Samba 61.36%, Vijaypur 56.39%, Bishnah (SC) 59.85%, Suchetgarh (SC) 55.7%, ...

Lok Sabha Polls Jammu PC records 42.88% voting till 1:00 PM

26/04/2024
Jammu, April 26 (KIP)- Jammu Parliamentary Constituency (PC) has recorded 42.88% percent voting till 1 PM. “The Jammu Parliamentary Constituency has recorded 42.88 per cent voting in all its polling stations up to 1:00 pm”, communicated the office of Chief Election Officer, J&K. As per the given break up, Gulabgarh (ST) has recorded 50.01% polling, Reasi 52.68%, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi 48.61%, Ramgrah (SC) 45.24%, Samba 44.38%, Vijaypur 41.78%, Bishnah (SC) 44.83%, Suchetgarh (SC) 41.85...

Over 25.93% voter turnout recorded till 11 AM for PC Jammu

26/04/2024
Jammu, April 26 (KIP)- Jammu Parliamentary Constituency (PC) has recorded 25.93 percent voting till 11AM. “The Jammu Parliamentary Constituency has recorded 25.93 per cent voting in all its polling stations up to 11:00 am”, communicated the office of Chief Election Officer, J&K. As per the given break up, Gulabgarh (ST) has recorded 31.1% polling, Reasi 33.79%, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi 31.25%, Ramgrah (SC) 28.28%, Samba 29.59%, Vijaypur 25.44%, Bishnah (SC) 27.63%, Suchetgarh (SC) 25.71%, R...

Lok Sabha Polls:Jammu PC records 10.39 % voting till 9 AM

26/04/2024
Jammu, April 26 (KIP)- Jammu Parliamentary Constituency (PC) has recorded 10.39 percent voting till 09 AM. Over 10.39% voter turnout recorded till 9:00 am With polling underway in the second phase across Jammu Parliamentary Constituency, voters are turning out in large numbers to cast their votes. Long queues of voters, especially the women and first time voters, attired in traditional outfits, were seen thronging to their nearest polling stations. According to reports issued by the o...

Rank Ceremony, enrolment drive for NCC Cadets held at NIT Srinagar

25/04/2024
Srinagar, April 25 (KIP)-The rank ceremony, enrollment drive for session 2024-25 for National Cadet Corps (NCC) girls' unit was held on Thursday at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar. The session was presided over by Commanding officer (CO) of 1 J&K Girls Battalion Srinagar, Col. SP Tiwari and Registrar NIT Srinagar, Prof. Atikur Rahman was Guest of Honor on the occasion. The event was attended by Dean P&D, Dr Yashwant Mehta, Associate NCC Commissioned Officer Lt. (Dr.) Nit...

CS reviews take-up of Vishwakarma & RAMP schemes in the UT

25/04/2024
Jammu, April 25 (KIP)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the take-up of the Centrally Sponsored Schemes like PM Vishwakarma and Raising and Accelerating MSME Productivity (RAMP) implemented by the Department of Industries & Commerce (I&C) in the UT. The meeting, besides Commissioner Secretary, I&C; Secretary, RDD; Secretary, SDD was also attended by MD, TPO; representatives from Ministry of MSME, NSDC; HoDs of the Department from Kashmir/Jammu and other concerned officers fro...

22 candidates file nominations from 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency on last date of filing

25/04/2024
Srinagar, April 25 (KIP)-On the last date of filing of nomination papers for the General Lok Sabha Elections-2024 from 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency, twenty two (22) candidates filed their nomination papers in the Office of Returning Officer (RO) 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency(DC Office Complex, Srinagar) here on Thursday(April 25, 2024). Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi of Jammu Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) filed nomination papers before the Returning Officer 02-Srinagar Pa...

138 polling teams deployed in Sunderbani-Kalakote AC ahead of polling for 5-Jammu PC

25/04/2024
Rajouri, April 25 (KIP)-As many as 138 polling parties along with polling material were dispatched to different polling stations in Sunderbani–Kalakote AC, part of 5- Jammu Parliamentary Constituency (PC) where polling is being held tomorrow. Amidst tight security, the polling staff and other logistics left from Boys Higher Secondary School Kalakote, marking a crucial step in the polling process for Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in the Sunderbani Kalakote Assembly Constituency. District...

Srinagar admin issues advisory in view of inclement weather forecast

25/04/2024
Srinagar, April 25 (KIP)-The District Administration Srinagar today issued an advisory for the people of the District in general, and those residing on the Left and Right Banks of River Jhelum its tributaries and Nallahs in particular to refrain from venturing in and around these water bodies and limit their activities till the improvement of weather. The advisory has been issued in view of the inclement weather with forecast of rainfall/snow in (higher reaches) at many places with Thund...

R&R Commissioner reviews polling arrangements for Kashmiri Migrants at Delhi

25/04/2024
Jammu, April 25 (KIP)-Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (M), J&K, Dr Karwani reviewed polling arrangements for Delhi based Kashmiri Migrants and interacted with them at National Capital. Dr Karwani, during his 3 day visit to Delhi and NCR, reviewed the polling arrangements in the special polling stations set up at 4 different locations of Prithviraj Road, Shalimar Bagh, Dilshad Garden and Najafgarh. He issued on spot directions for further improvement. He also interacted with repr...

Nation cannot forget indispensable role played by Nehru, Sheikh Abdullah in safeguarding Kashmir's: Rattan Lal

25/04/2024
Jammu,April 25 (KIP)- Nation cannot forget the indispensable role played by Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, and Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah in protecting the integrity and sovereignty of the erstwhile state from evaders during the tumultuous period after nation's independence in 1947. This was stated by Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President, J&K National Conference, Jammu, in a statement issued here today. Reacting strongly over the statement ...

DIPR conducts a vibrant SVEEP Campaign to spread awareness among Voters

25/04/2024
Jammu, April 24 (KIP)-The Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) today organised a signature campaign and cultural program at Bahu Plaza to spread awareness among the voters. The event, held under the aegis of the Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) program, aimed to enlighten and educate the electors about their voting rights and encourage them to participation in the Electoral process. The DIPR officers, including Director Information, Jat...

DM issues prohibitory order, bans gatherings ahead of polling for 5-Jammu PC

24/04/2024
Jammu, April 24 (KIP)-District Magistrate Jammu Sachin Kumar Vaishya, in exercise of the powers vested in him under Sub Section (1) of Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, on Wednesday issued prohibitory order and banned public meetings and gathering of five or more persons ahead of polling for 5-Jammu Parliamentary Constituency (PC) scheduled to be held on April 26, 2024. The prohibitory order will come in force with effect from 06:00 pm today i.e. 24-04-2024 till the closure of ...

Over 17.80 lakh voters to decide fate of 22 candidates in Jammu PC on April 26

24/04/2024
Jammu, April 24 (KIP)- Over 17.80 lakh voters will decide the fate of 22 candidates contesting from 5-Jammu Parliamentary Constituency in the second phase of Lok Sabha polls to be held on April 26. The Jammu parliamentary constituency is spread over 18 Assembly segments in four districts including Reasi, Samba, Jammu and Rajouri. According to the figures provided by the office of Returning Officer 5-Jammu Parliamentary Constituency, there are 17,80,835 registered voters in Jammu PC incl...

Health Secretary reviews arrangements for Shri Amarnathji Yatra

24/04/2024
Jammu, April 24 (KIP)-Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, today chaired a meeting to review healthcare arrangements being put in place for the upcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra, 2024. During the meeting, the Administrative Secretary directed the officials to collaborate closely with Shri Amarnath Shrine Board, Health Department and security forces to ensure coordinated healthcare services for the Yatris. The Secretary instructed the officials to finalize ...

Lt Governor attends Utthan Foundation’s symposium on Sanatan Culture

24/04/2024
Devkali, Ghazipur/UP,April 24 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today attended a symposium on cultural heritage, values and principles of Sanatan Dharma. The event was organized by Utthan Foundation Trust at Devkali, Ghazipur. The Lt Governor, in his keynote address, commended the endeavour of the Utthan Foundation and highlighted the role of Sanatan culture in building a progressive society. He said, the cultural heritage, values and principles of Sanatan Dharma continue to gui...

Secretary IT reviews security audit of government websites

24/04/2024
Jammu,April 24 (KIP)-Commissioner Secretary, Information Technology, Prerna Puri, today convened a meeting with all departmental nodal officers to review progress on conduct of Security Audit in respect of departmental websites and applications. The Commissioner Secretary enjoined upon all the Administrative Departments to ensure security audit of their departmental websites/applications through CERT-In empanelled agencies by 30th April, 2024. She also asked for expeditious completion of ...

Lt Governor addresses Conference on ‘Role of Citizens in Holistic Development’ at Ghazipur

24/04/2024
Ghazipur/UP, April 24 (KIP)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today addressed a Conference on the ‘Role of Citizens in Holistic Development’ organized at Rainbow Modern School, Ghazipur. In his address, the Lt Governor highlighted the significant contribution of Jan-Bhagidari in the progress of the nation. “Citizen Participation is essential for holistic, inclusive development and to create a new future for the society. Active citizen strengthens the bond between the Government and the...

BJP's polarising rants result of INDIA alliance's success, wider acceptability: Mehbooba

24/04/2024
Srinagar, April 24 (KIP)- Addressing several rallies across South Kashmir, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti delivered a scathing critique of the escalating turbulence and fear gripping Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that the current atmosphere of uncertainty far surpasses the tumult of past gun culture. On this occasion senior party leader Mohammad Sartaj Madni, Aijaz Ahmad Mir Ex MLA, Mohd Yousuf Bhat Ex MLA, District President Manzoor Ahmad Zargar, Addl.Spokesperson M...