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Jammu Boy Tariq Khan’s Bombay Story Receives Acclaim at Cannes Film Festival

31/05/2026
Cannes, France,May 31 (KIP)-Internationally acclaimed filmmaker and producer Tariq Khan has added another milestone to his growing international career with the successful premiere of his latest film, Bombay Story, at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. Inspired by the timeless stories of legendary Urdu writer Saadat Hasan Manto, the film was screened to a packed theatre and received an enthusiastic response from audiences and industry professionals. Bombay Story features an impressive...

Lieutenant Governor Inaugurates Third Edition of Kashmir Literature Festival

30/05/2026
Srinagar, May 30(KIP)-Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the third edition of Kashmir Literature Festival in Srinagar. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor urged writers on shaping positive discourse through fiction, non-fiction and other creative forms and inspire people because writer’s craft lives not only in words, but in the pulse of people. Addressing a gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said that we must erase every trace of the colonial mindset and ensure t...

540 Agniveers Pass Out, Parents Proud of Sons Joining Indian Army

30/05/2026
Srinagar, May 30(KIP)-In a splendid display of military precision, discipline and patriotism, 540 Agniveers of the Seventh Batch successfully passed out from the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regimental Centre in an impressive attestation and Passing Out Parade conducted at Srinagar today. Set against the majestic backdrop of the Kashmir Valley, the Parade marked the transformation the youth into proud Soldiers ready to serve the Nation with honour and dedication. The parade was reviewe...

Strong organization and nationalist ideology make BJP the world’s largest party: Sat Sharma

30/05/2026
Jammu, May 30(KIP)-J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma, accompanied by District President Rajeev Pandita, addressed the District-Level Training Camp organized by BJP District Kashmir Displaced under the ongoing “Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Prashikshan Mahabhiyan–2026”. Former MLC spokesperson BJP Girdhari Lal Raina, Prabhari KDD Chand ji, Seh Prabhari KDD Hira Lal Bhat, District office Bearers, Mandal presidents and general Secretaries, morcha representatives, and grassroots acti...

SKK, Jandial Trust, Anita Raina Cash Awards to School Toppers

30/05/2026
Jammu, May 29 (KIP)-At a function, the meritorious Divyangjan of the School for Hearing Handicapped were felicitated with Cash Awards. These awards were presented by the former DGPs Kuldeep Khoda and Dr Ashok Bhan, both Life members of the SKK. The President of SKK, K B Jandial was also present. The J&K Samaj Kalyan Kendra (SKK)awarded Cash prizes to the school toppers of the 10th, 11th and 12th classes in the J&K Board of School Education for the session 2025-26. The 12th topper, Kousta...

Swiss Ambassador to India Maya Tissafi calls on CM Omar Abdullah

29/05/2026
Srinagar, May 29 (KIP)-The Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to India, Maya Tissafi, today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to discuss areas of mutual interest and cooperation. The meeting explored opportunities for the exchange of best practices in sustainable tourism, hospitality, vocational education and training, horticulture, dairying, and eco-friendly food processing. During the interaction, the Chief Minister emphasized the importance of adopting best practices in these se...

Lieutenant Governor reviews progress of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan

28/05/2026
Srinagar, May 27 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Wednesday directed the J&K Police and UT Administration to further intensify the crackdown against the narco-terror ecosystem operating within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The Lieutenant Governor was chairing a high-level meeting with the senior officials at Lok Bhavan Srinagar. The meeting was attended by Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Shri Nalin Prabhat, DGP; Shri Shailendra Kumar, Additional Chief Secret...

LG, CM & Ministers Greet to People of J&K on the eve of Eid-ul-Adha

27/05/2026
Srinagar, May 26 (KIP)- The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, CM Omar Abdulla and other Ministers extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. In his message, the Lieutenant Governor said: “On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all. Eid-ul-Adha celebrates the spirit of sacrifice, unity, and brotherhood. The sacred occasion serves as a reminder for humanity to embrace the eternal values of love, co...

LG chairs high-level meeting of Central Committee of J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages

27/05/2026
Srinagar, May 26 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting of the Central Committee of Jammu Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL), at Lok Bhavan. The meeting was attended by Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Shri Shailendra Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department; Dr Mandeep K Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor; Shri Brij Mohan Sharma, Principal Secretary Culture; Shri Ram Niwas Sharma, Commissioner Sec...

CS Reviews progress of digitization & modernization of land records in J&K

27/05/2026
Srinagar, May 26 (KIP)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress achieved under the ongoing digitization and modernization of land records across Jammu and Kashmir, with a strong emphasis on ensuring accurate, transparent and technology-driven revenue administration in the Union Territory. The meeting was attended by Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Revenue; Secretary, Revenue; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu/Kashmir; Commission...

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah meets delegations at Raabita

27/05/2026
Srinagar, May 26 (KIP)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met several delegations at his Public Services and Outreach Office (Raabita) here and held discussions on matters relating to banking, youth development, heritage conservation, and the promotion of art and culture in Jammu and Kashmir. Managing Director and CEO of J&K Bank, Amitava Chatterjee, called on the Chief Minister during a courtesy meeting. Various issues concerning the banking sector, financial outreach and customer servic...

Police Attaches Property Worth ₹1 Crore Of Notorious Drug Peddler In Anantnag Under NDPS Act

26/05/2026
Srinagar, May 26 (KIP)- Continuing its sustained crackdown against narcotics trafficking under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Srinagar Police has attached an immovable property belonging to a notorious drug peddler in Anantnag district in connection with a narcotics case registered in Srinagar. The attached property is a residential house belonging to Aamir Hassan Mir son of Ghulam Hassan Mir resident of Bonpora Dupatyar, Bijbehara, constructed over land bearing Khasra No....

DGP J&K reviews security arrangements for upcoming Eid-Ul-Adha & Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026

26/05/2026
Srinagar, May 26 (KIP)- Director General of Police J&K, Shri Nalin Prabhat-IPS, chaired a meeting at Police Control Room Kashmir to review security arrangements for upcoming Eid-Ul-Adha & Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 (SANJY-2026) at PCR Kashmir. The meeting witnessed participation from senior officers of the J&K Police, CRPF, ITBP, Traffic Police, Railways, and various security agencies. Among those present were the IGP Kashmir Zone; IG BSF Ftr Hqrs Srinagar, IG CRPF Srinagar Sector;...

Silent but Powerful: Hearing-Handicapped Students Lead Anti-Drug March in Jammu

26/05/2026
Jammu, May 26 (KIP)-In a unique and powerful demonstration, over 100 hearing-handicapped Divyangjan students and their parents took to the streets of Jammu today to support Lt Governor Manoj Sinha’s Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan. The awareness march was jointly organised by the Central Govt Pensioners’ Welfare Association, Jammu (CGPWA) and the Jammu & Kashmir Samaj Kalyan Kendra (SKK), which runs the School for Hearing Handicapped. Two former DGPs, Kuldeep Khoda, Dr Ashok Bhan, fo...

Lieutenant Governor spearheaded a unified anti-drug initiative in Bandipora

26/05/2026
Srinagar, May 25 (KIP)-In a major push against the narco-terror, Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha rallied with a massive crowd in Bandipora today, leading a Padyatra to galvanize support for the cause. “45 days ago, I pledged not only to dismantle smugglers and narco-terrorists ecosystem, but also to spark a movement that uplifts youth and restores dignity to families scarred by addiction,” the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieutenant Governor said that Jammu Kashmir is united, st...

Lieutenant Governor visits sacred Hazratbal Shrine

26/05/2026
Srinagar, May 25 (KIP)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today visited the sacred Hazratbal Shrine to review the preparations for the upcoming auspicious festival of Eid ul-Adha. He was accompanied by Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson, J&K Waqf Board; Mufti Reyaz ul Haq, Chief Imam Hazratbal Shrine; Shri Anshul Garg, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Shri Rajiv Omprakashn, DIG CKR; Dr. GV Sundeep Chakravarthy, SSP Srinagar; Shri Akshay Labroo, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar; Shri Faz...

CS reviews implementation of PM’s reform agenda

26/05/2026
Srinagar, May 25 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level review meeting with Administrative Secretaries of all departments to assess the Action Taken Reports (ATRs) on implementation of actionable points emerging from the Prime Minister’s interaction with Secretaries to the Government of India, with special emphasis on strengthening the “Whole of Government” approach, enhancing Ease of Living through end-to-end digitization of public services and undertaking comprehensi...

LG applauds the extraordinary bravery for rescuing the 300 tourists

26/05/2026
Srinagar, May 25 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha has applauded the extraordinary bravery displayed by the disaster response teams in safely rescuing the 300 tourists stranded in Gulmarg’s cable cars. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor has said: "The nation stands united in applauding extraordinary bravery of disaster response teams, who safely rescued 300 tourists stranded mid-air in Gulmarg’s cable cars. Army, JKP, SDRF, NDRF, DC, SSPs moved promptly & after a 6-hour...

CM Omar Abdullah appreciates rescue teams for safe evacuation of tourists after Gulmarg Gondola halt

26/05/2026
Srinagar, May 25 (KIP)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has appreciated the efforts of all agencies, rescue teams and personnel involved in the successful evacuation of tourists stranded after the Gulmarg Gondola developed a technical fault. The Chief Minister commended the swift response, coordination and professionalism displayed during the rescue operation, which ensured the safe evacuation of all tourists without any major incident. He stated that the safety and well-being of tourists a...

CM sends deputy CM to Gulmarg to monitor rescue efforts following Gondola disruption

26/05/2026
Gulmarg,, May 25 (KIP)- On the instructions of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary today visited Gulmarg to personally oversee the rescue operations following the temporary stoppage of the Gondola service due to a technical fault. MLA Gulmarg Pirzada Farooq Ahmed Shah, along with senior administrative and police officers, was also present on the site monitoring the situation closely and coordinating the rescue efforts. The Jammu and Kashmir Governm...

JK Govt promotes Incharge IOs, AIOs as Information Officers

26/05/2026
Srinagar, May 25 (KIP)-The J&K government today ordered the regularization and promotion of 3 In-charge Information Officers and 14 Assistant Information Officers as Information Officers and equivalent in the Information Department. According to a Government Order issued here by the Information Department, the promoted officers included Showket Ahmad Khan, Riyaz Ahmad Fazili, Parshotam Dass, Rajinder Paul Singh, Gulshan Sumbria, Majeeb Ahmad Ganai, Gulshan Ara, Ashok Kumar Sharma, Sayed G...

FIR against peaceful protestors is Vendetta against the Displaced Community: GL Raina

25/05/2026
Jammu, May 25 (KIP)-Girdhari Lal Raina, former MLC and spokesperson of BJP JK-UT, has strongly condemned the registration of an FIR against peaceful protestors belonging to the displaced Kashmiri Hindu community. He described the action as “deeply unfortunate, insensitive, and vindictive,” particularly because several individuals who were not even present at the protest site have reportedly been included among the accused. “This is nothing short of vendetta against a community that has ...

Social Activist Sukesh. C. Khajuria sought inquiry into the alleged Illegal and Ultra Vires appointment

25/05/2026
Jammu, May 25 (KIP)-Sukesh C. Khajuria, a Senior Social and Health Activist, in a representation to Shri Manoj Sinha the Lt. Gov. of J&K UT and president, Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), J&K UT branch has requested for a through probe in larger public interest into the serious procedural, administrative, and financial irregularities in the functioning of the Indian Red Cross Society, J&K Union Territory Branch, particularly relating to the appointment and financial benefits extended to the...

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with NCC Cadets at Special National Integration Camp

24/05/2026
Srinagar, May 24 (KIP)- The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today attended the ‘Special National Integration Camp’ organised by National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorate, Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh. During his interaction with NCC cadets from across the country, the Lieutenant Governor emphasised that this special camp is a living symbol of India’s spirit, where every cadet is not just witnessing history but actively shaping it. “India places its hope and confidence in its youth, trusting...

Panun Kashmir Adopts Written Constitution at Historic Activists’ Convention in Jammu

24/05/2026
Jammu, May 24 (KIP)- In a landmark and ideologically significant development, Panun Kashmir today formally adopted its written Constitution during a convention of activists, senior members, and community observers held in Jammu. The convention marked a historic institutional transition of the movement from an unwritten constitutional ethos rooted in collective memory and ideological discipline to a formally codified constitutional framework designed to preserve organisational continuity, poli...

Javed Rana reviews implementation of Forest Rights Act in J&K

23/05/2026
Srinagar, May 23 (KIP)-: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today chaired an exhaustive meeting to review implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister took a comprehensive review of the status of claims filed under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), functioning of various committees constituted under the Act ...

Lieutenant Governor Joined Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Padyatra in Shopian

23/05/2026
Srinagar, May 23 (KIP)-The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today Joined Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Padyatra in Shopian where citizens from all walks of life vowed that narco‑terrorists will be driven out from every corner of UT of Jammu Kashmir. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said this collective resolve heralds the dawn of a new era. “From every lane and by‑lane of UT, voices are rising in unison, demanding that not a single drug smuggler be spared. What began 43 d...

CS reviews Transport Department performance; stresses safer roads, smarter enforcement

23/05/2026
Srinagar, May 23 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Transport Department to assess the progress achieved in road safety, traffic enforcement, technology integration and implementation of key recommendations aimed at improving traffic management and reducing road accidents across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting besides ACS PWD and Principal Secretary, Home was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Health; Commissioner Secretary, Law; Secretary, ...

Illegal Opium Poppy Cultivation Unearthed and Destroyed in Anantnag, Pulwama

23/05/2026
Srinagar, May 23 (KIP)-Continuing its firm action against the cultivation and trafficking of narcotic substances, police in Anantnag and Pulwama detected and destroyed an illegal opium poppy cultivation in the Kokernag and Ganngoo areas and initiated legal proceedings against the offender. Police Station Kokernag received reliable information regarding the illegal cultivation of opium poppy in vegetable fields at Senzi Gadool. Acting promptly on the information, a case FIR No. 56/2026 unde...

Principal Secretary DMRRR reviews ration distribution, extension of welfare schemes for migrants

21/05/2026
Jammu, May 21 (KIP)- Principal Secretary Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction (DMRRR) Chandraker Bharti today reviewed the progress on implementation of the ration distribution in terms of the Special Relief Ration Scheme for Kashmiri/Jammu Migrants as well as extension of benefits of social sector/welfare schemes to eligible migrants, after integration of their ration cards on the national database. The meeting was attended by Director Food Civil S...