SASCI to give huge push to key infrastructure development in J&K: Chief Secretary

14/06/2025
Srinagar,June 13 (KIP)-In a significant move aimed at accelerating the developmental momentum and catalysing key sectoral reforms, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the adoption and implementation of Government of India's transformative scheme, Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI). Launched by the Government of India in 2021-22 for States and made applicable to J&K UT from the current financial year. SASCI offers a unique opp...

LG chairs high-level security review meeting for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra

14/06/2025
Srinagar,June 13 (KIP)-The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials to review the security arrangements for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The meeting was attended by Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Shri Nalin Prabhat, DGP J&K; Lt Gen Prashant Srivastava, GoC 15 Corps; Shri S.J.M Gillani, Special Director General (Coordination), PHQ; Shri Pankaj Thakur, Joint Director IB; Shri Nitish Kumar, ADGP CID J&K; Shri Rajesh Kumar, AD...

Div Com, IGP Jammu review arrangements at Yatri Niwas-Bhagwati Nagar

14/06/2025
Jammu, June 13 (KIP)-Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar and Inspector General of Police Bhim Sen Tuti today visited Yatri Niwas Bhagwati Nagar- the Amarnath Ji Yatra Jammu base camp and took stock of facilities and arrangements being put in place for the comfortable stay of the pilgrims. The Divisional Commissioner and IGP Jammu along with Senior officials from CRPF, JK Police, Civil administration and HoDs took a round of the Yatri Niwas complex and assessed the pace and quality ...

Kerala Bikers on a visit to ‘Chalo LoC’ Teetwal called on LG Manoj Sinha

14/06/2025
Srinagar,June 13 (KIP)- A group of Bikers from Kerala, on a visit to UT of J&K under the ‘Chalo LoC’ initiative called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, today. The Bikers began their journey from Kalady, the birthplace of Adi Shankaracharya, in Kerala to Sharda Devi Temple in Teetwal, Kupwara near LoC in Jammu Kashmir, to pay their tributes to the victims of terrorism. The Lieutenant Governor extended his best wishes to the young bikers and commended their noble initiative to spr...

DH Bandipora brings advanced Surgical Care Closer to Home

14/06/2025
Bandipora, June 13 (KIP)- In a landmark achievement for the District Hospital Bandipora, the first-ever laparoscopic appendectomy was successfully performed, marking a significant milestone in the hospital's surgical capabilities. The procedure was carried out by Dr. Bashir Ahmad Cheechak, Consultant Surgeon, with support from Dr. Iqbal, Consultant Anaesthesia, and Mr. Mehmood ul Rehman, O.T. Technician and other theatre staff also played a crucial role in the smooth execution of the surge...

Sakeena Itoo calls for timely disbursal of payments under social welfare schemes

14/06/2025
Srinagar, June 13 (KIP)- Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to discuss various issues arising during the release of benefits under various flagship social welfare schemes like Old Age Pension, Widow Pension, Ladli Beti, Marriage Assistance, Integrated Social Security Scheme (ISSS) and others through Jammu and Kashmir Bank . The meeting was attended by Director Social Welfare Kashmir, Secret...

CM listens to several delegations during his Raabita programme

14/06/2025
Srinagar, June 13 (KIP)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today held a public outreach programme at his Raabita office in Srinagar, where he listened to a wide range of issues and demands raised by individuals and delegations from across Jammu and Kashmir. Director of IIT Jammu, Manoj S. Gaur, called for support to the Venture Fund created by IIT Jammu aimed at promoting socio-economic development in the region. A delegation of the Kashmiri Language Union raised concerns regarding the promo...

Fostering environmental stewardship among youngsters, reconnecting with nature, need of the hour: Sakeena Itoo

13/06/2025
Srinagar, June 12 (KIP)- Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today emphasised on the urgent need of reconnecting with nature and foster environmental stewardship among the young generation, especially college and school going students. The Minister made these remarks while addressing a gathering held in the backdrop of World Environment Day-2025 week celebrations at Government Girls Higher Secondary School (GGHSS) Kothibagh here today. ...

CM Omar Abdullah reviews works plan under Capex of Estates, Revenue, Tourism & Culture Departments

13/06/2025
Srinagar, June 12 (KIP)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a series of departmental review meetings to take stock of the Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) plans for the year 2025–26 of the Estates, Revenue, Tourism and Culture departments. The high-level discussions were attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary Estates Shaleen Kabra, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Principal Secreta...

CM Omar Abdullah addresses Travel Agents Association of India

12/06/2025
Srinagar, June 11 (KIP)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said today that his government is working to improve the experience of tourists coming to J&K, maintaining that tourists who come to Kashmir should want to return. He stated this during his speech at the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) event ‘Rally for the Valley’—Let’s go to Jammu and Kashmir—a tourism revival initiative in J&K. The event was organised by TAAI’s J&K chapter. “Tourists have a journey or an experience. That th...

Ustad Ghulam Nabi Shah Bulbul falls silent

12/06/2025
Srinagar, June 11 (KIP)-The Bulbul of Kashmiri music and art has fallen silent today. Ustad Ghulam Nabi Shah, famously known as Hamli Bulbul, who rendered more than three decades to the Information Department and took Kashmiri music to new heights nationally breathed his last today at his ancestral place Dangiwacha Rafiabad in Baramulla. An inborn talent who devoted his life promoting Kashmiri art and culture, Bulbul served the department in various capacities representing Kashmir folk ...

Lieutenant Governor visits Baltal

12/06/2025
Baltal, June 11 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha visited Baltal today and reviewed the arrangements in place for medical and healthcare at the Baltal Base Camp Hospital. The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the officials and directed them to ensure the availability of adequate numbers of doctors, paramedical staff and healthcare professionals, medical equipment, medicines, oxygen cylinders and round the clock healthcare service for the well-being of the pilgrims. The Lieut...

Lieutenant Governor performs the 'Pratham Puja' at the Holy Cave of Shri Amarnath Ji

12/06/2025
Ganderbal,June 11 (KIP)-The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today performed the Pratham Puja at the Holy Cave, marking the ceremonial beginning of the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The Lieutenant Governor urged all the devotees of Baba Barfani to visit in large numbers for the Holy Yatra and pray to Mahadev for progress of J&K and the nation. He said, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board and Administration have improved the pilgrims facilities and Jammu Kashmir Police, Army, CRPF, CAPFs ha...

Lieutenant Governor conducts on-site inspection of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board’s Yatri Niwas at Balt

12/06/2025
Ganderbal, June 11 (KIP)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today conducted the on-site inspection of the Disaster Management and Yatri Niwas Complex of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board at Baltal axis in Ganderbal. The Lieutenant Governor ascertained the progress of the work being carried out at the site, and directed the officials for timely completion of the infrastructure projects being developed to enhance facilities for pilgrims of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. At Domail, the Lieutenant Go...

J&K, first among all States /UTs, to get sanction under PMGSY-IV:LG

11/06/2025
Srinagar, June 10 (KIP)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today expressed gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Hon’ble Union Minister for Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan for sanctioning 316 road projects in J&K UT, at an estimated cost of Rs.4224 Cr under Batch-I of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV (PMGSY-IV). J&K is the first among all States /UTs which got sanction under PMGSY-IV. The biggest ever package sanctioned for J&K under PMGSY will prov...

Mehbooba Mufti urges collective responsibility for Amarnath Yatra

10/06/2025
Pahalgam,June 10 (KIP)- Former Chief Minister and PDP President, Ms. Mehbooba Mufti, today addressed a gathering of local businessmen, taxi drivers, hoteliers, pony walas, and civil society members in Pahalgam, emphasizing the collective responsibility of every Kashmiri in ensuring a peaceful and secure Amarnath Yatra. She reiterated the region’s longstanding tradition of Hindu-Muslim unity and called for immediate action to open key tourist spots in Pahalgam. Ms. Mufti highlighted the histo...

Chief Secretary takes cognizance of delays in AIIMS Kashmir

10/06/2025
Srinagar, June 09 (KIP)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high level meeting to review the progress on the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) project in Kashmir besides addressing the operational and expansion-related issues raised by AIIMS Jammu. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Jal Shakti Department; Directors of AIIMS Jammu/Kashmir; Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir/Jammu; Secretary, Public Works (R&B); Secretary, Health & Medical Educat...

CS Atal Dulloo, reviews business performance of J&K Bank

10/06/2025
Srinagar, June 09 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high level meeting to review the business performance of J&K Bank besides deliberating on strategies for enhancing its financial strength and service outreach across the Union Territory. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Finance, Santosh D. Vaidya; Managing Director & CEO, J&K Bank, Amitava Chatterjee and other senior officials of the bank and the Finance Department. The Chief Secretary lauded the growth ...

CS reviews strategic road projects with BRO Chief

10/06/2025
Srinagar, June 09 (KIP)-Director General, Border Roads Organisation (BRO), Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan, today called on the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, to review the progress on various strategic road infrastructure projects currently underway in the Union Territory, particularly in border areas. During the meeting, they held an in-depth discussion on the ongoing strategic road projects being implemented in remote and sensitive border regions of J&K. These vital projects are crucial for e...

Lieutenant Governor inaugurates mass distribution drive of aids and appliances for Divyangjan in Jammu

10/06/2025
Jammu, June 09 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated a mass distribution drive of aids and appliances for Divyangjan, in Jammu today. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor lauded the noble initiative by Directorate of Social Welfare, Jammu under two key centrally sponsored schemes - Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY) and Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances (ADIP) aimed to improve lives of senior citizens with disabilities and to empow...

LG inaugurates “CCTV Surveillance System with Integrated Command & Control Centre” for Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine

10/06/2025
Katra, June 09 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated “CCTV Surveillance System with Integrated Command & Control Centre” for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, today. “Cutting-edge technology will enable real-time monitoring and crowd management for safety, security of devotees and it will ensure hassle-free pilgrimage,” the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieutenant Governor observed that Actionable insights gleaned from the system will enable prompt response in emergencies...

Lieutenant Governor inaugurates Kathua Waterfront

08/06/2025
Kathua, June 08 (KIP)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Kathua Waterfront and dedicated the landmark urban rejuvenation project to the people of Kathua. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated the District Administration Kathua for providing a unique public space that will foster community interaction and cultural activities in the beautiful and historical city of Kathua. He said, the 1200-meter stretch along Kathua Canal in the heart of the city will shap...

LG lays Foundation Stone of Dhunseri Polyfilm Ltd Industrial Unit in Kathua’s Dohlian Jattan Village

08/06/2025
Kathua, June 08 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today laid the foundation stone of Dhunseri Polyfilm Limited Industrial Unit in Dohlian Jattan Village in Kathua. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to the Chairman, Dhunseri Group of Industries, Shri Chandra Kumar Dhanuka, all the members of the Dhunseri group, officials of J&K Industries Department and the District Administration and conveyed his best wishes for the upcoming state-of-the-art BOPP Pr...

Lieutenant Governor chairs 49th Board meeting of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board

07/06/2025
Srinagar, June 07 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha chaired the 49th Board meeting of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) at Raj Bhawan, today. The meeting was attended by Members of the Shrine Board- Swami Avdheshanand Giri Ji Maharaj, Prof. Kailash Mehra Sadhu, Shri K.K.Sharma, Shri K.N.Rai, Shri Mukesh Garg, Dr. Shailesh Raina, Dr. Simridhi Bindroo, Shri Suresh Haware and Prof. Vishwamurti Shastri. The Board, which met under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor ...

SANJY-2025:DG Rural Sanitation visits Chandanwari, Nunwan base camps

07/06/2025
Anantnag,June 07 (KIP)-As part of ongoing efforts to ensure smooth conduct of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2025, Director General, Rural Sanitation, Anoo Malhotra today visited Pahalgam and undertook a comprehensive inspection of key base camps and sanitation facilities at Chandanwari and Nunwan. She was accompanied by the officials from the Rural Development Department and district administration, Anantnag. The DG assessed the progress on preparatory works, with a particular focus...

Lieutenant Governor congratulates University of Kashmir for achieving the prestigious A++ Grade by NAAC

07/06/2025
Srinagar, June 07 (KIP)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today extended his heartiest congratulations to the Vice Chancellor, faculty, staff, and students of University of Kashmir for attaining the prestigious A++ Grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), and securing an outstanding Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.68 on a seven-point scale. Calling it a proud moment for J&K UT, the Lieutenant Governor said the A++ Grade places the University of Kashmir a...

JK CM Omar Abdullah hails Railway Link as a historic milestone

06/06/2025
Katra/Jammu,June 06 (KIP)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today hailed the rail-link of Kashmir with the rest of the country as a “historic accomplishment,” stating that the development will boost tourism, trade and bring comfort in the daily lives of people of Jammu & Kashmir. The Chief Minister was addressing a large gathering at Katra during the inauguration of the Chenab and Anji Bridges and at the flagging off ceremony of the Vande Bharat Train to Kashmir by the Prime Minister Narendra Mod...

Kashmir to Kanyakumari is no longer a slogan but a reality: LG

06/06/2025
Katra/Srinagar,June 06 (KIP)-Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha in the function of PM Modis inauguration of iconic Chenab Bridge, Anji rail bridge and Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project called it a momentous occasion that will go down in history. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for dedicating the historic railway projects to the people of Jammu Kashmir and the nation. “Kashmir to Kan...

Prime Minister interacts with people involved in building the Chenab Rail Bridge

06/06/2025
Chenab Bridge/Katra/Jammu,June 06 (KIP)-The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today interacted with some of the people involved in the building the Chenab Rail Bridge. Shri Modi praised their unwavering commitment to building modern infrastructure for the nation. The Prime Minister posted on X; "Interacted with some of the people involved in building the Chenab Rail Bridge. They belong to different parts of India and are unwavering in their resolve to build modern infrastructure for thei...

The Tricolour flies high over the Chenab Rail Bridge: PM

06/06/2025
Chenab Bridge/Jammu, June 06 (KIP)-The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has celebrated the hoisting of the tricolour on the iconic Chenab Rail Bridge describing it as a moment of immense national pride and a testament to India’s growing capability to build futuristic infrastructure in the most challenging terrains. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said; "The Tricolour flies high over the Chenab Rail Bridge! It’s a feeling of immense pride that this bridge seamlessly blends ambit...