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CM Omar Abdullah reviews progress of development projects

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...

Speaker engages with Media persons in Pre-Assembly session talks

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...

CM Omar Abdullah convenes review meeting of District Kulgam

17/10/2025
Kulgam, October 17 (KIP)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of District Kulgam to assess the progress of developmental works under the District CAPEX Budget 2025–26 and Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS). The Chief Minister appreciated the district administration’s effective response during the recent floods and reviewed ongoing measures for infrastructure restoration and public service delivery. He directed officers to ensure uninterrupted power and wat...

Judicial Academy Srinagar organizes orientation programme on "Medical Forensics & Medico-Legal Aspects in Trial"

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...

KPs to take part in Cycling event of 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur ji

17/10/2025
New Delhi, October 17 (KIP)-Cycling federation of India is organizing a religious yatra from 15 November onward to mark the 350th Martyrdom anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur ji. Kashmiri Pandits will also take part in this event which is a part of martyrdom anniversary being observed this year throughout globe. In a press conference held in Constitution Club New Delhi, Senior Vice President of Cycling federation of India said that this cycle tour will start from Gurudwara sis Ganj in Delhi o...

Javid Dar inaugurates two days National Seminar on Scientific Honey Beekeeping at IUST

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...

Deputy CM Inaugurates seven days Gandhi Shilp Bazar-2025 at Kashmir Haat Srinagar

17/10/2025
Srinagar, October 16 (KIP)- Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today said that the handicrafts and handloom art represent rich and diverse heritage of Jammu and Kashmir, and Government is fully committed to preserve and promote this legacy for future generations. The Deputy Chief Minister made these remarks after inaugurating seven days Gandhi Shilp Bazar–2025 at Kashmir Haat, here today. The Bazar is being organized by Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) und...

CM Omar Abdullah hands over regularisation orders to 863 CPWs

17/10/2025
Jammu, October 16 (KIP)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today handed over regularisation orders to 863 Contingent Paid Workers (CPWs) of the School Education Department from multiple districts of Jammu province. The occasion also witnessed the formal inauguration of the Vidya Samiksha Kendra under Samagra Shiksha and the launch of a suite of new ICT and analytics platforms aimed at strengthening the education ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir. The ceremony was attended by Cabinet Minister for...

Lieutenant Governor inaugurates Veshaw Literary Festival at Kulgam

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 ...

Speaker Legislative Assembly reviews arrangements for upcoming Assembly Session at Srinagar

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...

Lieutenant Governor visits Vajr Division’s Roshan Mustaqbil

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...

CM Omar Abdullah reviews readiness of Integrated Mining Surveillance System

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...

Lieutenant Governor meets terror victim families at Dardpora, Kupwara

15/10/2025
Srinagar, October 15 (KIP)- The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today visited Dardpora and met the families of civilian martyrs killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists. He also addressed terror victim families at Government Degree College Kupwara and assured the family members of proper rehabilitation and strictest punishment to the culprits. The Lieutenant Governor said justice, respect and dignity to family members of civilian martyrs killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists is his top pri...

Maj Gopi Singh, Shaurya Chakra memorial North Kashmir held Footbal Premier league 2025

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...

J&K Participates in the State/UT Tourism Ministers’ Conference at Udaipur

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...

Chief Secy reviews progress on mobile and internet connectivity in shadow areas

14/10/2025
Srinagar, October 14 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today emphasized the need for coordinated and time-bound execution of the Union Government’s Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) programme aimed at expanding mobile network and 4G connectivity in shadow areas of the Union Territory. He made these remarks while chairing a high-level meeting convened to review the status of mobile tower installation and network coverage across the uncovered areas of J&K. The meeting was attend...

CM Omar Abdullah calls for enhanced value-addition in agriculture, highlights J&K’s industrial, tourism potential

14/10/2025
Srinagar, October 14 (KIP)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that the agriculture sector in Jammu and Kashmir holds immense potential and requires focused attention towards value addition to unlock full gamut of business opportunities across Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister made these remarks while addressing the National Executive Committee Meeting of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) held in Srinagar. The meeting was attended by FICCI Presid...

Diamond Jubilee Commemoration of India's victory over Pakistan in 1965 war

14/10/2025
Jammu, October 14 (KIP)-The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha, today paid tribute to martyrs and felicitated ex-servicemen to mark commemoration of Diamond Jubilee of India's victory over Pakistan in 1965 war. The event was organised by Western Command and 26 Infantry Division in Jammu. Addressing a mega rally of Ex-servicemen, the Lieutenant Governor said that 1965 war victory and recent Operation Sindoor was the result of the valour and sacrifice of soldiers of Indian armed forces...

Two-day national conference “InfraEM Bharat – Engineering the Atma Nirbhar Future” begins at NIT Srinagar

13/10/2025
Srinagar, October 13 (KIP)-A two-day national conference titled “InfraEM Bharat – Engineering the Atma Nirbhar Future” began at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Monday, bringing together experts, researchers, and academicians from across the country to deliberate on innovations and sustainable solutions for building a self-reliant India. Jointly organized by the Department of Civil Engineering and the Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering. The confere...

LG chairs 36th meeting of Executive Council of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University

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...

Chief Secretary,reviews implementation and enforcement of GST 2.0 reforms

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...

Emergency, critical care medicine backbone of modern healthcare system: Secretary Health

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...

CS led HPC reviews progress of NABARD, RIDF projects in J&K

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...

Satish Sharma attends inaugural Zabarvan Legends Series 2025 at Gulmarg

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. ...

Dr. Khwaja Farooq delivers keynote address at Kashmir Literary Festival 2025

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...

SANGAM-2025 concludes on a high note at NIT Srinagar

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...

Asmita League 2025 kick started in Srinagar

11/10/2025
Srinagar, October 11 (KIP)-The Asmita League 2025 was declared open at *water sports club Pokhribal* amid enthusiasm, applause and a vibrant display of women’s sporting spirit. The event marked a new chapter in the promotion of water sports and women’s empowerment in Jammu and Kashmir. Organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Association of Kayaking and Canoeing under the aegis of the Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association, the league is an initiative of the Khelo India Movement, supported by ...

Kashmiri Pandit Leaders Meet Relief Commissioner to Present Memorandum on Long-Pending Issues

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...

Lieutenant Governor inaugurates 2nd edition of Kashmir Literature Festival at Srinagar

11/10/2025
Srinagar, October 11 (KIP)- "Writers must do research and use critical proof to challenge and correct the misleading historical accounts," the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha said on Saturday. He said during colonial era and after independence a certain group of writers distorted our history to shape their ideological agenda. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the inaugural function of Kashmir Literature Festival organised by Srikula Foundation. "Today the young historians mus...

JK LG Sinha pays tribute to two soldiers who lost life in Kokernag operation

11/10/2025
Srinagar, October 11 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha laid a wreath and paid homage to Army Bravehearts Lance Havildar Palash Ghosh and Lance Naik Sujay Ghosh, who laid down their lives for the nation. Lance Havildar Palash Ghosh and Lance Naik Sujay Ghosh made supreme sacrifice while conducting counter terror operations in the Kishtwar Range of Kokernag battling extreme weather conditions. "I salute the supreme sacrifice of our Army Bravehearts Lance Havildar Palash Gho...