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Lieutenant Governor Addresses Foundation Day Celebration of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board

30/08/2026
Srinagar, August 30 (KIP)-The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today addressed the Foundation Day Celebrations of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and Annual Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Gurukul. The Lieutenant Governor appreciated the initiatives undertaken by the Shrine Board to enhance convenience, safety, and facilities for devotees. He noted that these achievements reflect dedication, discipline, and the spirit of service, the intrinsic qualities to Sanatan culture. Addressin...

Power Hike Betrayal: Altaf Thakur Slams Omar Govt

29/08/2026
Srinagar, August 29 (KIP)-BJP Jammu and Kashmir spokesperson Altaf Thakur on Saturday lashed out at the Omar Abdullah-led government over the 6.83 per cent hike in electricity tariffs, calling the move “anti-poor, unjustified and a betrayal of the promises made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir”. Addressing a press conference here, Thakur said the tariff increase would place an additional burden on ordinary households, small traders, farmers and economically weaker sections at a time when f...

NIT Srinagar organises hands-on training on COMSOL Multiphysics

29/08/2026
Srinagar, August 29 (KIP)- The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar organised a hands-on training programme on COMSOL Multiphysics, focusing on the use of simulation and computational tools to address engineering challenges across multiple disciplines. In his message, Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Anurag Misra, said such industry-oriented training programmes are essential for strengthening the institute’s research and academic ecosystem. He emphasised the need to provide st...

Surinder Choudhary Calls BJP’s Secretariat Gherao Hypocritical,

29/08/2026
Jammu, August 29 (KIP)-Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Senior leader and Deputy Chief Minister J&K on Saturday hit out at the BJP over what he termed its “blatant hypocrisy”, questioning the rationale behind its proposed gherao of the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar. Interacting the party functionaries at National Conference Party Provincial Headquarter at Gandhi Nagar, Jammu In the presence of Arjun Singh Raju Hon’ble MLA Ramban and Pyare Lal Hon’ble MLA Inderwal. Choudhary sa...

Lieutenant Governor Attended National Sports Day Function; Paid Tributes to Major Dhyan Chand

29/08/2026
Srinagar, August 29 (KIP)- The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today paid solemn tribute to Major Dhyan Chand, the wizard of hockey, on the occasion of National Sports Day. Recalling his legendary performance, the Lieutenant Governor described Major Dhyan Chand as one of India’s deepest and most enduring symbols, whose brilliance compelled the world to pause and acknowledge India’s immense sporting talent. In his address on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor observed that every ...

Chief Secretary reviews project-wise milestones to realise the goal

28/08/2026
Srinagar, August 28 (KIP)- Jammu & Kashmir is set to witness a major transformation in its power landscape, with the Government charting a comprehensive, time-bound roadmap to raise its operational hydropower generation capacity to 10,969.65 MW by December 2035, more than three times the present installed capacity of 3,540.15 MW. The ambitious roadmap, aimed at strengthening energy security, reducing dependence on external power and creating the foundation for long-term economic growth, wa...

Providing quality health care to citizens is our obligation: CM Omar Abdullah

27/08/2026
Srinagar, August 27 (KIP)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called for a balanced and integrated healthcare strategy that combines the development of advanced quaternary care with strengthening of primary and secondary healthcare services across Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the valedictory function of the Quaternary Healthcare & Research Summit: 4th J&K Medical Conference-2026 at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), the Chief Minister said that while scaling tertiar...

CM Omar Abdullah reviews drainage system of Srinagar city

27/08/2026
Srinagar, August 27 (KIP)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review the drainage sector of Srinagar city, with a focus on addressing waterlogging, strengthening stormwater infrastructure and putting in place both immediate and long-term measures to improve the city’s drainage resilience. Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Fazlul Haseeb gave a detailed presentation on the drainage profile of Srinagar and outlined a comprehensive five-year in...

Relief Com reviews implementation of Special Relief Ration Scheme

27/08/2026
Jammu, August 27 (KIP)- Relief & Rehabilitation Commissioner (M) Dr Arvind Karwani today convened a meeting to review the implementation of the ration distribution in terms of the Special Relief Ration Scheme for Kashmiri/Jammu Migrants notified vide Government Order No.15-JK(FCS&CA) of 2026 dated 05.03.2026 and 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 the offic...

Satish Sharma calls for renewed focus on grassroots sports, talent identification

27/08/2026
Srinagar, August 27 (KIP)-Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma today participated in the celebrations of National Sports Day held at Srinagar. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment towards strengthening the sports ecosystem and providing greater opportunities to young sportspersons across Jammu and Kashmir. The celebrations were organised to commemorate the birth anniversary of lege...

Lieutenant Governor, Chief Minister & ministers greet on Raksha Bandhan

27/08/2026
Srinagar, August 27 (KIP)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdulla and ministers extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, which is being celebrated tomorrow on August 28. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said: "Heartiest greetings and best wishes to all on the sacred occasion of Raksha Bandhan. The joyful festival celebrates the timeless bond between brothers and sisters. The sacred thread of rakhi symb...

IFFJK 2026 to showcase 135 Films from 41 Countries; ₹96 Lakh Prize Purse Announced

27/08/2026
Srinagar, August 27 (KIP)- Jammu & Kashmir is all set to screen 135 films from 41 countries in its inaugural edition of the International Film Festival bringing the world of cinema to the UT from September 7 to 10, 2026. Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the final arrangements for the inaugural International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK 2026), directing all concerned departments and agencies to work in close coordination to ensure a seamless and memorable experience f...

BJP Mahila Morcha Celebrates Raksha Bandhan with BSF Jawans at Kanachak Border

27/08/2026
Jammu, August 27 (KIP)-On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, the BJP Mahila Morcha, Jammu & Kashmir, led by Pradesh President Advocate Neha Mahajan, celebrated the festival with the brave personnel of 44 Battalion BSF at BOP Beliazmat, Kanachak Border. The programme was organised to honour and express gratitude to the brave BSF personnel guarding the nation’s borders. Pradesh Mahila Morcha office bearers, along with members of Jammu North District Mahila Morcha, visited the bord...

NIT Srinagar hosts MY Bharat Youth event; PM Modi highlights importance of sports

27/08/2026
Srinagar, August 27 (KIP)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, in collaboration with MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat), organised a sports and youth empowerment event aimed at promoting physical fitness, discipline, sportsmanship and a healthy lifestyle among students. The programme brought together students, faculty members, institutional officials and sports personalities, with a focus on the role of sports and youth participation in nation-building. The event was attend...

Chari Mubarak marks culmination of Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 in Poonch

26/08/2026
Poonch, August 26 (KIP)-Amid religious and spiritual fervour, the Chari Mubarak Yatra was conducted in Poonch, marking the formal culmination of the revered Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026. Led by Shri Shri 1008 Mahamandleshwar Swami Vishavatmanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj, the procession commenced from the Dashnami Akhara Mandir in Poonch, making its way to the sacred Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Shrine at Rajpura, Mandi. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, MLA Kalakote Thakur Randhir Sing...

Lieutenant Governor Attends Quaternary Healthcare & Research Summit

26/08/2026
Srinagar, August 26 (KIP)-The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today addressed the Quaternary Healthcare & Research Summit in Srinagar. He emphasized that the summit marks a turning point in Jammu Kashmir and India’s healthcare journey, where the Union Territory and the nation must move beyond tertiary care and embrace quaternary-level treatment and research to ensure equal access for all citizens. Recalling his visit to Akhnoor during the “Back to Village” programme in 2020, the Lieu...

CM lays foundation stone for Fruit & Vegetable Mandi at Wussan Bangil, Tangmarg

25/08/2026
Tangmarg, August 25 (KIP)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today laid the foundation stone of a modern Fruit & Vegetable Mandi at Wussan Bangil, Karhama, Tangmarg, marking the beginning of a long-pending demand of the area and a significant step towards strengthening the horticulture marketing infrastructure in the Tangmarg-Gulmarg belt. The proposed mandi will be developed on 50 kanals of land, with direct access to the Tangmarg-Gulmarg Road. Envisaged as a modern and organised marketing faci...

Youth-led initiatives can turn Viksit Bharat vision into action: Director NIT Sgr

25/08/2026
Srinagar, August 25 (KIP)- The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Tuesday organised a day-long programme under the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme, featuring a cleanliness drive and a distinguished lecture on waste management aimed at promoting environmental responsibility, sustainability, leadership, innovation and youth participation in nation-building. The cleanliness drive began from the Fountain Park of NIT Srinagar under the theme “Clean Campus. Stronger Natio...

Pawan Singh Rathore attends National Conference with States/UTs & I&PR Secretaries

25/08/2026
NEW DELHI, August 25 (KIP)- Special Secretary, Information Department, Jammu & Kashmir, Pawan Singh Rathore, attended the National Conference with States/UTs and Information & Public Relations (I&PR) Secretaries convened by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The conference brought together senior officers from the Centre and States/UTs to deliberate upon strengthening coordination in the fields of public broadcasting, media, film, ...

CM Omar Abdullah calls for shared responsibility to shape future of J&K children

25/08/2026
Srinagar, August 25 (KIP)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that the responsibility of shaping the future of our children cannot be placed on teachers alone, stressing that the Government, parents and teachers must work together to prepare children for a rapidly changing world. Addressing a one-day Education Conference organized by the J&K Teachers Forum at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), the Chief Minister said teachers play a crucial role in determining the...

Lieutenant Governor, Chief Minister & Ministers greet on the eve of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi

25/08/2026
Srinagar, August 25 (KIP)-Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and other ministers extended their greetings to the people on the eve of Milad-un-Nabi, marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad. In a message the Lieutenant Governor said: “On the blessed occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to everyone. The life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad remain an eternal beacon of peace, equality, and compassion for all ...

Land Records goes Digital, Farmer Services gets Smarter

25/08/2026
Srinagar, August 25 (KIP)-In a major step towards modernising land administration and creating a more transparent, citizen-centric system of Revenue and Agricultural services, Jammu and Kashmir has accelerated the digitisation and updation of land records while simultaneously preparing the verified land database for integration with the AgriStack framework of the Government of India under its Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP). The exercise, being undertaken by the...

When threats return, Brotherhood cannot replace security: Sanjay Tickoo

25/08/2026
Srinagar, August 25 (KIP)-Sanjay Tickoo,President of Kashmiri Pandit Sangarash Samiti today said that the latest threat communication targeting Kashmiri Pandit employees in the Valley cannot be dismissed as merely another piece of digital noise. It is a disturbing reminder that, although the medium of intimidation has changed, the underlying message remains painfully familiar. A community once subjected to threats delivered through walls, posters, mosque loudspeakers and whispered warnings...

When threats return, Brotherhood cannot replace security

25/08/2026
When threats return, Brotherhood cannot replace security:Sanjay Tickoo Sanjay Tickoo Kashmiri Pandit Sangarash Samiti Srinagar, August 25: The latest threat communication targeting Kashmiri Pandit employees in the Valley cannot be dismissed as merely another piece of digital noise. It is a disturbing reminder that, although the medium of intimidation has changed, the underlying message remains painfully familiar. A community once subjected to threats delivered through walls, posters, ...

CS reviews preparedness for phase-I rollout of Drug Abuse Rehabilitation Programme

24/08/2026
Srinagar, August 24 (KIP)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparedness for implementation of the Phase-I Pilot of the Rehabilitation & Socio-Economic Reintegration Scheme for Drug Abuse Victims, 2026, being coordinated by the Social Welfare Department. The meeting was attended by the Principal Secretary, Home; Commissioner Secretary, H&ME; Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare Department; DC, Srinagar; Head, IMHANS, Srinagar; Director, Heal...

CM Omar Abdullah calls for mission-mode action to address Srinagar’s stray dog menace

24/08/2026
Srinagar, August 24 (KIP)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called for a focused, coordinated and humane response to the growing stray dog menace in Srinagar, directing the concerned departments and Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) to accord the issue top priority and work towards tangible results. Chairing a review meeting on the issue, the Chief Minister observed that the stray dog menace has emerged as one of the foremost practical concerns for residents of Srinagar, with the iss...

CM Omar Abdullah reviews roadmap to strengthen senior secondary education in J&K

24/08/2026
Srinagar, August 24 (KIP)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a review meeting of the School Education Department at the Civil Secretariat here to review a comprehensive roadmap for strengthening access to senior secondary education and improving the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) at the higher secondary level in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting discussed a phased plan to upgrade 714 High Schools into K-12 composite schools, with focus on requirements of teaching and non-teaching staff...

Lieutenant Governor attended the valedictory of Induction & Orientation of new batches of IPM & IPL students

23/08/2026
New Delhi,August 23 (KIP)-The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha graced the valedictory function of the Induction & Orientation Programme at IIM Rohtak and addressed the 8th batch of the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) and the 6th batch of the Integrated Programme in Law (IPL). The Lieutenant Governor highlighted the institute’s pioneering initiatives in sports management, its commitment to gender diversity, 100% placements, and outreach programmes such as skill development for...

Lieutenant Governor addressed World Wisdom Forum & shared his Vision for Viksit Bharat

23/08/2026
New Delhi, August 23 (KIP)-The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today addressed the World Wisdom Forum, organised by the IIT Alumni Council in New Delhi, and felicitated achievers from diverse sectors. In his keynote address, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated the Council for its efforts in bringing together eminent personalities to deliberate on the theme of Viksit Bharat and India’s collective future. The Lieutenant Governor emphasised the importance of unity in progress and unders...

Lieutenant Governor attends 10 Years Celebration of IIM Jammu

22/08/2026
Jammu, August 22 (KIP)- The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha joined the Board of Governors, faculty, students, alumni and dignitaries today to celebrate 10 years of IIM Jammu. Reflecting on IIM Jammu's remarkable journey, the Lieutenant Governor said that from a modest beginning to its current standing as one of India's fastest-emerging business schools, the Institute has scripted a new history while setting out an ambitious roadmap for the decade ahead. Recalling that IIM Jammu sta...