17/04/2026
Jammu, April 16 (KIP)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today convened a meeting to assess the implementation status of the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS) in Jammu and Kashmir and outlined a comprehensive strategy to enhance its outreach and impact across the Union Territory.
Those who attended this meeting includes Commissioner Secretary, School Education Department; Secretary, Employment and Skill Development Departments; MD, Skill Development Mission along with other concerned ...
17/04/2026
Jammu, April 16 (KIP)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), attended by senior officers from the Civil Administration and Police department to review the comprehensive arrangements being made for the smooth, safe, and successful conduct of the Shri Amarnathji Yatra (SANJY)-2026, scheduled to commence on July 3, 2026.
During the meeting, the Chief Secretary undertook a detailed review of the preparedness across all se...
17/04/2026
Srinagar, April 16 (KIP)- "Without women farmers, every plate would be empty, leaving humanity starved. They sustain the world, work harder than their male counterparts and their strength anchors food security, planting seeds of prosperity for families and society in every field. Under Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's leadership, women's empowerment is the top priority across all sectors," the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha said on Thursday.
The Lieutenant Governor said...
16/04/2026
Srinagar, April 15 (KIP)-In a major boost to promote Kashmir craft sector, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, today inaugurated the ‘Know Your Artisan’ programme at Kashmir Haat here, under the Handicrafts and Handloom’s ongoing ‘Soulful Kashmir’ brand promotion campaign.
He also inaugurated the new GI Testing Lab, Giant LED Video Walls and launched high precision fibre analysis equipment along with DesignNWeave software, designed by IICT Srinagar.
Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhar...
16/04/2026
Jammu, April 15 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to review the availability of land and infrastructure for Central Government educational institutions, including Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) and Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs), that are either non-functional or presently operating from temporary premises across various districts of Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, School Education Department; Secretary, Revenue; Deputy Commis...
15/04/2026
Jammu, April 15 (KIP)-Sukesh C. Khajuria, a Senior Social and Health Activist, has written to the Union Health Minister J.P.Nadda to provide Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) is a critical, life-saving diagnostic and interventional technology indispensable for the management of cardiovascular, neurovascular, and peripheral vascular diseases in J&K. He wrote in his representation that in the larger public interest and in furtherance of the constitutional mandate to ensure accessible, af...
14/04/2026
Srinagar, April 14 (KIP)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today addressed the Axis Bank Senior Management Confluence in Srinagar, underscoring the critical role of the banking sector in strengthening financial inclusion, supporting entrepreneurship, and driving sustainable economic growth in Jammu & Kashmir.
Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, MLA Gulmarg Pirzada Farooq Ahmed Shah, MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq, MLA Hazratbal Salman Ali Sagar, Director Tourism Qamar Sajad, Managing Dire...
14/04/2026
Kishtwar,April 14 (KIP)-The sacred Shri Machail Mata Temple, nestled in the spiritual expanse of Machail Valley in District Kishtwar, was reopened for pilgrims on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi, today, heralding the commencement of the annual Shri Machail Mata Yatra 2026.
The religious event also marked the shifting of the idol (Murti) of Goddess Machail Mata (Durga) from the house of local priest Pehalwan Singh to the Main temple amid a huge rush of devotees amid religious rituals and...
14/04/2026
Bijbehara,April 14 (KIP)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated a state-of-the-art Fruit & Vegetable Processing Centre at the International Fruit Market in Jablipora, Anantnag.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education Sakeena Masood Itoo, Minister for Agriculture Production and Rural Development Javid Ahmad Dar, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, MLA Srigufwara-Bijbehara Bashir Ahmad Shah Veeri...
13/04/2026
Jammu, April 13 (KIP)- “A drug-free Jammu Kashmir will emerge not from one person, but from collective action. Society must realize that drugs don't just kill individuals-they erode entire villages', wards’ and cities’ honor and destiny.
Let's build a J&K where our youth's energy illuminates the world, not destroys itself. Let us confront this challenge with unyielding resolve,” the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha said on Monday.
The Lieutenant Governor was addressing a massive pub...
13/04/2026
Jammu, April 13 (KIP)- Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today chaired a high-level meeting to review the proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives presented by IIT Jammu aimed at bringing transformational reforms in the School Education and Health sectors across Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Health and Medical Education, M. Raju; CEO, State Health Agency, Anant Dwivedi; Directors of Schoo...
12/04/2026
Jammu, April 12 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today announced that Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra will commence this year on 3 July 2026 and conclude on Raksha Bandhan, 28 August 2026, spanning a total of 57 days. He said the Pratham Puja, to invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva, will be held on Jyeshtha Purnima, 29 June 2026.
Addressing a press conference in Lok Bhavan, Jammu, the Lieutenant Governor said advance registration for the Yatra will begin on 15 April 2026 via both offlin...
12/04/2026
Srinagar, April 12 (KIP)-In a stirring confluence of culture, community, and country, Shaam-e-Watan, a musical extravaganza suffused with patriotic fervour and nationalistic spirit was organised by the Indian Army at Azmat-e-Hind, Tithwal, in the Karnah region of Kupwara, North Kashmir on 11 April 2026. The event stood as a compelling testament to the changing social consciousness of a resurgent Kashmir, where the youth are emerging as confident custodians of a progressive and harmonious futu...
10/04/2026
Jammu, April 10 (KIP)-The Jammu Division is continuously striving to provide its passengers with enhanced convenience, transparency, and incentives through digital mediums. In line with this effort—and under the guidance of the Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Jammu, Shri Uchit Singhal—a significant and beneficial facility is being extended to passengers who purchase tickets through the railway-operated 'RailOne' app.
As part of this initiative—aimed at translating the Railway's 'Digita...
10/04/2026
Jammu, April 09 (KIP)- “Nation-building is rooted in our shared mindset. A strong nation stands on citizens' integrity, common values, and trust among people, not just buildings. My message to the youth is that true nationhood sparks alive when self-interest gives way to community good,” the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha said on Thursday.
The Lieutenant Governor said that the cultural heritage is a powerful societal resource that shapes our thinking, actions, values, beliefs and act...
10/04/2026
Jammu, April 09 (KIP)- April 9, 2026: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting with the concerned Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners and District Administrations to review the availability and distribution of essential commodities across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir in light of the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia, with the aim of ensuring adequate buffering against any potential supply chain disruptions.
Comprehensive data prese...
10/04/2026
Srinagar, April 09 (KIP)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that the government is planning to develop modern, well-planned housing colonies to decongest Srinagar city, emphasizing that providing dignified housing to the underprivileged is both a responsibility and a duty of the government.
Addressing a large public gathering after inaugurating the Imam-ul-Asr Maulana Anwar Shah Kashmiri (RA) Community Hall at Umerhair, Buchpora in Hazratbal constituency, the Chief Minister highlight...
09/04/2026
Jammu, Srinagar, April 09 (KIP)-The Jammu Division of Northern Railway achieved another milestone today by successfully operating a special train—Train No. 04689/04690 (Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Banihal)—between Katra and Banihal. Through this special train service, more than 1,000 passengers completed their journeys, thereby significantly strengthening rail connectivity in the region.
This special service was introduced with the specific objective of providing improved connectivity ...
09/04/2026
Jammu, April 09 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the progress of key e-governance and digital transformation initiatives being implemented across Jammu and Kashmir in collaboration with Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-Informatics (BISAG-N).
The meeting besides the Secretary, IT, Dr. Piyush Singla; and Special Director General, BISAG-N, Vinay Thakur; was attended by the concerned Administrative Secretaries, Heads of Depart...
09/04/2026
Jammu, April 09 (KIP)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparedness for the upcoming 100-day intensive campaign under the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan.
The campaign, aimed at eradicating drug abuse from the Union Territory, will be marked by a series of high-impact awareness programs. The Lieutenant Governor will flag off a mega “Padyatra” from MA Stadium, Jammu, on April 11, 2026, followed by a similar large-scale launch in Sri...