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CS assesses NHM progress to elevate health indicators across JK

11/07/2025
Srinagar, July 11 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting to comprehensively review the progress and achievements made under the National Health Mission (NHM) across the UT. The meeting was attended by Secretary, Health and Medical Education Department; Mission Director, NHM; Principals of Government Medical Colleges; Director Health Services, Kashmir/Jammu; Managing Director, JKMSCL and other concerned officers. While underlining the importance of uninte...

Principal Secretary APD reviews Progress Under CAPEX, HADP, CSS and NABARD

11/07/2025
Jammu,July 11 (KIP)- Shailendra Kumar, Principal Secretary to the Government, Agriculture Production Department (APD), J&K, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Conference Hall, Directorate of Agriculture Jammu. The meeting was convened to reviewed the progress of fund utilization under CAPEX, Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), and NABARD for the financial year 2025-26. The status of issuance of fertilizer and pesticide licen...

Committee on Govt Assurances holds introductory meeting in Srinagar

11/07/2025
Srinagar, July 11 (KIP)-The Committee on Government Assurances of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today convened an introductory meeting at the Assembly Complex, Srinagar. The meeting was chaired by the Committee Chairman, Sajad Gani Lone and attended by members Ch. Mohammad Akram, Javaid Ahmad Mirchal, Hilal Akbar Lone, Iftikar Ahmad, Mian Mehar Ali, Mohan Lal, Sunil Bahardwaj and Shagun Parihar. Secretary, Legislative Assembly, Manoj Kumar Pandita, briefed about the agend...

J&K Govt embarks on study to establish IT/ITES Parks

11/07/2025
Srinagar, July 10 (KIP)- In a decisive move to strengthen the IT landscape of Jammu & Kashmir, the government has initiated a detailed study to explore models for setting up IT/ITES Parks across the Union Territory as envisioned in the J&K IT Policy 2020. A high level meeting chaired by Secretary, IT Department, Dr Piyush Singla, brought together members of the Study Group comprising senior officials from the IT Department, Jammu & Kashmir e-Governance Agency (JaKeGA), Planning Department,...

CS reviews progress, future plans of Mining Deptt

10/07/2025
Srinagar, July 10 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, held a comprehensive review of the operations and future strategies of the Department of Geology and Mining in a meeting here today. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Mining; Director, Mining; MD, JK Minerals besides other concerned officers. During the deliberations, the Chief Secretary laid strong emphasis on leveraging technology to curb the illegal mining across the Union Territory. He directed the department to ad...

CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates Travel & Tourism Fair Kolkata-2025

10/07/2025
Kolkata,July 10 (KIP)- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the Travel & Tourism Fair, TTF Kolkata-2025, India’s oldest and most trusted B2B travel trade show, at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Kolkata. Addressing a distinguished gathering of travel professionals, industry stakeholders, and dignitaries, the Chief Minister described TTF Kolkata as a vital platform to explore avenues for collaboration between Jammu & Kashmir and West Bengal and promote mutual growth in...

Sakeena Itoo reviews healthcare scenario in Budhal, Surankote assembly constituencies

10/07/2025
Srinagar, July 10 (KIP)-Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review overall healthcare infrastructure and facilities in Budhal and Surankote Assembly Constituencies. MLA Budhal, Javid Iqbal Choudhary; MLA Surankote, Choudhary Mohammad Akram; Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed; Director Health Services Jammu, Chief Medical Officers of Rajouri and Poonch districts b...

CS visits Nunwan, Chandanwadi Base Camps to assess Yatra arrangements

10/07/2025
Srinagar, July 09 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today visited the Nunwan Base Camp at Pahalgam to review the arrangements made for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025. He chaired a high-level meeting with senior officers of the civil administration, police, security forces, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) and other line departments to assess the facilities being provided to the pilgrims for ensuring their yatra in a seamless manner. During the review meeting, the Chief Sec...

Sakeena Itoo distributes relief cheques worth Rs.13 lakh among fire victims in Baramulla

10/07/2025
Baramulla, July 09 (KIP)- Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Education, Sakeena Itoo, today distributed relief cheques worth Rs 13 lakh among the 25 fire affected families of Mohalla Jalal Sahib, Old Town Baramulla. The assistance was provided under the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund during a distribution ceremony held at Dak Bungalow. MLA Baramulla Javid Hassan Baig; MLA Uri Sajjad Shafi; MLA Sopore, Irshad Rasool Kar and other senior officers of di...

Transport Commissioner reviews transport arrangements at Domail Base camp, Sonamarg

10/07/2025
Sonamarg, July 09 (KIP)-Transport Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan today conducted an extensive visit to key locations along the Amarnath Yatra route to review the transport arrangements and coordination among various agencies. He was accompanied by ARTO Ganderbal and other field officials. The visit included inspections at Baltal, the base camp at Domail and a high-level review meeting with key stakeholders, including SSP Traffic (Rural), Camp Director Domail, OC Beacon and officials o...

CM Omar Abdullah chairs SKICC & JKTDC Board Meetings

10/07/2025
Srinagar, July 09 (KIP)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired the Board meetings of Sher-i- Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) and Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation (JKTDC) after the Boards were reconstituted recently with Chief Minister as chairman of both the Boards. CM chaired back-to back board meetings here at SKICC Srinagar. He presided over the 19th board meeting of SKICC which was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Sec...

Shantmanu inaugurates international Urdu Conference at GDC Ganderbal

09/07/2025
Ganderbal, July 09 (KIP)-A Two-Day International Conference on the theme “Urdu Shairi: Riwayat, Jidat aur Asri Taqaazay” was formally inaugurated today at Government Degree College, Ganderbal, under the aegis of Department of Urdu. The event witnessed an intellectually vibrant atmosphere where scholars, poets, and researchers from across India and abroad came together online/o line to explore the depth and dynamism of Urdu poetry. The ceremony began with Prof. Nusrat Nabi, who gracefully anc...

Students return to schools across Kashmir as summer vacation ends

09/07/2025
Srinagar, July 09 (KIP)- After some weeks of summer vacation break, schools across Kashmir reopened today, bringing back the vibrant buzz of students to classrooms. From government institutions to private schools as students expressed joy and readiness to resume learning. While a debate on extending vacations due to heatwave had gained momentum online, students and education leaders alike have strongly welcomed the J&K government’s decision to reopen schools without delay, with early morni...

Lieutenant Governor reviews progress of Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in J&K UT

08/07/2025
Srinagar, July 08 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting to review the implementation and progress of Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in the UT of Jammu Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor; Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Secretary, Health and Medical Education; Shri Baseer UI Haq Chaudhary, Mission Director, NHM J&K; Deputy Commissioners; Head...

Entire Jammu Kashmir must rise and make sure terrorists have no place in this beautiful union territory: LG Sinha

08/07/2025
Srinagar, July 08 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today addressed the Tourism Secretaries’ Meet of Union Territories at Srinagar. The occasion was also graced by Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism. In his keynote address, the Lieutenant Governor shared the remarkable development journey of Jammu Kashmir and its emergence as a preferred global tourist destination. “This conference is a befitting reply to terrorism and reflects J&K’s march ...

DC Srinagar participates in devotional celebration of 127th Birth Anniversary of Bhagwan Gopinath Ji

07/07/2025
Srinagar, July 07 (KIP)-To commemorate the 127th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Gopinath Ji, a revered saint, traditional celebrations steep in devotion commenced on the evening of July 6, 2025. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today paid a visit to Gopinathji Ashram Kharyar in Habba Kadal area of the district and participated in the program. The event witnessed the presence of hundreds of devotees from various parts of the country, who thronged the Ashram to seek blessi...

LG interacts with Pilgrims, officials, service providers at Nunwan base camp

07/07/2025
Srinagar, July 07 (KIP)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today visited Nunwan Base camp at Pahalgam and reviewed the arrangements in place for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the pilgrims, service providers, langar sevadars, sanitation workers, and took stock of the facilities for the devotees. He commended the significant contribution of all stakeholders in the smooth and successful conduct of the holy pilgrimage. During his visit, the Lie...

Lieutenant Governor attends Harbah Utsav, pays obeisance at Mata Sidh Lakshmi Temple at Lok Bhawan

07/07/2025
Anantnag,July 07 (KIP)- On the auspicious occasion of ‘Harbah Utsav’, the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha paid obeisance at Mata Sidh Lakshmi Temple at Teerathraj Lok Bhawan, Anantnag. He participated in the Mahayagya organised by the Teerathraj Sidh Lakshmi Peeth Trust, and prayed for well-being of all and peace and prosperity of Jammu Kashmir The Lieutenant Governor also interacted with the devotees and extended his hearty greetings on the auspicious occasion. “Teerathraj Lok B...

Lieutenant Governor joins Youm-e-Ashoora’s Zuljinah procession at Botakadal, Downtown Srinagar

07/07/2025
Srinagar, July 06 (KIP)-On the solemn occasion of Youm-e-Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today joined the Zuljinah procession at Botakadal, Downtown area in Srinagar. “I pay my tributes to Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions. Their sacrifice for peace, love, and compassion, guiding us to build a society based on equality and harmony. Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) gave the message of selfless service and guided the humanity to care for those who ...

Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee sacrificed his life for unification of J&K with India:LG

07/07/2025
Srinagar, July 06 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today attended the 125th Birth Anniversary celebration of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, at Tagore Hall, Srinagar. Paying rich tributes to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary, the Lieutenant Governor recalled his immense contributions as one of the key architects of modern India. “Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee was a visionary statesman, educationist and fearless parliamentarian whose ideals continue to shape the des...

Satish Sharma advocates digital empowerment

07/07/2025
Srinagar, July 06 (KIP)- Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Youth Services and Sports, and Information Technology, Satish Shrama, today underlined the importance of digitally empowering the local traders and integrating youth into entrepreneurial initiatives. He was speaking at the FTII Traders Conclave 2025 . The conclave organized by the Federation of Trade and Industry of India (FTII) at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Sri...

Abrogation of Art 370 fulfilled Dr. S.P Mookerjee’s dream of ‘One Nation, One Constitution’: Priya Sethi

07/07/2025
Jammu,July 06 (KIP)-Senior BJP leader and former minister Priya Sethi today led a plantation drive at the historic Mubarak Mandi complex in connection with the 125th Birth Anniversary of Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee. The initiative, organised by Distt President Jammu Rajesh Gupta, Vice president Distt Ramesh Gupta and convenor Arun Sethi as a tribute to the visionary leader who laid the foundation for “One Nation, One Constitution,” witnessed enthusiastic parti...

J&K to host maiden National Tourism Secretaries’ Conference at SKICC on July 7, 8

05/07/2025
Srinagar, July 05 (KIP)-In a significant boost to Jammu & Kashmir’s tourism profile, the Union Ministry for Tourism is organising two day Tourism Secretaries’ Conference of all States and Union Territories at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar, on 7th and 8th July 2025, for the fist time in Jammu & Kashmir The national event will bring together the Tourism Secretaries and Heads from across the country for high-level deliberations on collaborative policy-ma...

Sakeena Itoo visits Shahoo Kulgam, reviews arrangements for 10th Muharram

05/07/2025
Kulgam,July 05 (KIP)-Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today visited Imam Baras at Shahoo in Kulgam and took stock of arrangements for the 10th Muharram. During her visit, Minister Sakeena engaged with local community members, religious leaders and residents to understand their concerns and ensure that necessary arrangements are in place for the smooth and peaceful observance of Ashura. She emphasized the importance of maintaining the sanc...

Sakeena Itoo visits Nadimarg area of Kulgam

05/07/2025
Kulgam,July 05 (KIP)- Minister for Health and Medical Education Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today visited Nadimarg area of Kulgam and held a massive Public Darbar to address genuine public issues and also take stock of their developmental needs. Addressing a massive gathering on the occasion, Minister emphasized on the importance of responsive administration and assured that all genuine grievances would be taken up with the concerned departments for time-bound resolution. “Ou...

Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji celebrated with devotion across state

05/07/2025
Jammu, July 05 (KIP)-The sacred occasion of Parkash Purab, marking the birth anniversary of Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, the sixth Guru of the Sikhs, was observed with profound religious fervor and reverence throughout the state. Devotees from all walks of life gathered to pay homage to the revered Guru, whose legacy of Miri-Piri—the harmonious balance of spiritual and temporal authority—continues to inspire generations. Main Congregation at Gurudwara Chatti Patshahi, Talab Tillo. The...

JBM demands immediate restoration of statehood with Article 371 safeguards for J&K

05/07/2025
Jammu, July 05 (KIP)- In a fervent appeal that resonates with the sentiments of countless residents, the Jammu Province Bachao Manch (JBM) today vociferously demanded that the Government of India expeditiously restore statehood to Jammu & Kashmir, buttressed with constitutional safeguards under Article 371. The Manch underscored that the people of the erstwhile princely state have waited long enough and can ill afford to squander more precious time while their aspirations remain in limbo. ...

Mirwaiz Umar for Making J&K dry like GUJRAT

05/07/2025
Srinagar, July 04 (KIP)- Mirwaiz Umar Farooq today said that Liquor promotion in Kashmir is an assault on our Faith, Culture and Future Mirwaiz Umar Farooq while addressing Friday prayers at Jamma Masjid said that I want to draw the attention of the people and the authorities towards a very serious and disturbing development. A notice by the Batmaloo traders and business community for public information states that they are closing down shops for three days to protest the opening of a li...

LG congratulates SKUAST Kashmir for creating a competent and competitive human resource

04/07/2025
Srinagar, July 04 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today addressed the 6th Convocation Ceremony of SKUAST Kashmir at Srinagar. Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan was the Chief Guest for the Convocation Ceremony. The Union Minister extended his best wishes to the graduating students on their new beginning. “Viksit Bharat, Viksit Jammu Kashmir and Prosperous farming community is our resolve. The Government of In...

CM Omar Abdullah urges youth to lead J&K's transformation

04/07/2025
Srinagar, July 04 (KIP)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that Jammu and Kashmir is on the path of transformation — economically, socially and politically — and called upon the youth to become active contributors to this change through service, innovation and leadership. He was speaking at the 6th Convocation of Sher-i-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST)-Kashmir. The event was graced by Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Rural Developmen...