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Prof. Anurag Misra assumes charge as Director, NIT Srinagar

19/08/2026
Srinagar, August 19 (KIP)-Prof. Anurag Misra on Wednesday assumed charge as Director of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, succ...

Rather reviews Pakherpora Urs arrangements, calls for advance preparedness

Launches ₹40 lakh road upgradation works at Takiya Hayatpora

19/08/2026
Badgam August 18 (KIP)- Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today chaired a meeting to review arrangements for the f...

CM Omar Abdullah meets MLAs to discuss developmental and public welfare issues

19/08/2026
Srinagar, August 18 (KIP)-Several Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the Civil Secretariat ...

Student Induction Programme-2026 begins at IUST

19/08/2026
Awantipora, August 18 (KIP)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) today started its annual Student Induction Programme, being org...

Hakeem Yaseen Demands Monthly Support Package for Unemployed Youth, Restoration of Statehood

Urges PM Modi and HM Shah to restore Statehood with dignity

19/08/2026
Budgam, August 18 (KIP)-President of the People’s Democratic Front (PDF) and former Cabinet Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Monday urged the C...

Jammu

Labour Commissioner reviews functioning of department in Jammu division

Calls for time-bound delivery and improved performance

19/08/2026
Jammu, August 18 (KIP)-Labour Commissioner, J&K, Charandeep Singh today reviewed the performance of the Labour Department in Jammu Division. He ass...

DC inspects progress of NH-44 Four-Laning works on Ramban-Banihal stretch

19/08/2026
Ramban, August 18 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan today visited various locations along the Ramban-Banihal stretch of NH-44 to revie...

‘Digital Self-Reliance’ and ‘Data Sovereignty’ Will Make India a Developed Nation: Naresh Charak

19/08/2026
Jammu, August 18 (KIP)-Naresh Charak, Convenor of the Industry Cell, Bharatiya Janata Party (R.S. Pura–Jammu South), emphasized the need for India ...

BJP is attempting to disturb the peaceful atmosphere of Jammu region: Rattan Lal

Says; BJP Losing Ground in Jammu due to Anti-People Policies.

18/08/2026
Jammu,August 18 (KIP)-Senior Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) leader and Provincial President Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, today said that th...

Social Activist Sukesh C. Khajuria calls for 'Nation First' approach to Democratic Protests

in Open Letter Ahead of 80th Independence Day

18/08/2026
Jammu, August 18 (KIP)-On the eve of India's 80th Independence Day, senior social and health activist Sukesh C. Khajuria has issued an open letter ...

Ladakh

CEC Dr. Jaffer Akhoon Calls on J&K Bank Chief General Manager

Discusses Banking Services and Improved Customer Service in Kargil

19/08/2026
Kargil, August 19 (KIP)-Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today paid a courtesy call on Chief Gen...

‘The Battlefield Teaches Us Lessons of Leadership, Resilience and Service”

Lt Gen Satish Dua (Retd) at Ladakh Book Festival 2026

19/08/2026
Leh, August 19 (KIP)-The fifth day of the Ladakh Book Festival 2026 at the NDS Memorial Sports Complex brought together children’s activities, milita...

Chief Secretary reviews Amendments to Startup Policy Ladakh

Stresses Effective Implementation of Revised Support Framework

19/08/2026
Leh, August 19 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, chaired a review meeting on the Startup eco system of Ladakh, focusing on financial...

Administrative Secretary PWD Reviews Progress of BRO Projects Across Ladakh

18/08/2026
Leh, August 18 (KIP)-Administrative Secretary, PWD/R&B, UT Ladakh, Baseer-ul-Haq Choudhary, today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress...

Executive Councillor Altaf Hussain Holds First Review Meeting with I&FC and PHE Departments

18/08/2026
Kargil, August 18 (KIP)-Executive Councillor for Irrigation & Flood Control (I&FC) and Public Health Engineering (PHE), LAHDC Kargil, Altaf Hussa...

Photo Gallery

JK CM Omar Abdulla with J&K Ranji Trophy Champions

Maha Shivratri Greetings to all our readers

Hearth of Kashmiri Pandits-Mubarak to all

Opinion

19/08/2026

Hormuz in the Balance: Trump's Territorial Bravado

Iran'Iran's Defiance and a Chokepoint Still Closes Defiance and a Chokepoint Still Closed

16/08/2026

Independence Day: Freedom, Memory, Unfinished Responsibility

and the Pain of Displacement

08/08/2026

Three Flags, One Shield: Inside the Makkah Pact, Reshaping the Middle East

04/08/2026

POJK cannot ignore the lessons of History

A call for Kashmiris to reconsider their future

01/08/2026

Special Stories

19/08/2026

J&K ACB Registers FIR against Officials and Beneficiaries over Illegal Construction and Encroachment at Rajbagh, Srinagar

19/08/2026

DUJ and KUWJ (Delhi Unit) Condemn Raids on Journalist Ravi Nair's Home

19/08/2026

DC Srinagar inaugurates ICT Labs in five Government Schools

Calls for stronger public-private-community partnerships to advance equitable opportunities and sustainable social development

18/08/2026

Top Stories

Lieutenant Governor Chairs 37th Executive Council Meeting of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University

Chief Secretary reviews UNDP strategy for SDG-linked budgeting in J&K

Lieutenant Governor Addressed 23rd Foundation Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University

At first light, CM Omar Abdullah takes the pulse of Srinagar’s development

During early morning Srinagar tour, CM reviews major infrastructure, healthcare, heritage, sports projects

CEO FSSAI convenes interactive session with Food Business Operators

assures support for strengthening food safety infrastructure

Lieutenant Governor chairs the 81st Meeting of J&K Rajya Sainik Board

Sakeena Itoo tours Chatroo; lays foundation stone for remodelling of GHSS,

inaugurates NTPHC Inderwal

CM Omar Abdullah reviews final preparations for the inaugural International Film Festival of J&K

Film Festival to foster cultural exchange & creative collaboration: CM

NIT Srinagar begins UG admissions; 90 candidates enrol on first day

PG admission process completed at the Institute

Lieutenant Governor flags off the holy Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra

Thousands participate in “Jammu Runs for Unity” Marathon

Lieutenant Governor Addresses Inaugural Function of Shri Baba Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra

CGPWA celebrates I-Day, mass singing of Vande Mataram, patriotic songs

Lieutenant Governor Addresses Foundation Day of KP Volunteers

Felicitates Volunteers for Selfless Service

CS Dulloo directs faster execution of MHA-approved ₹1,579 Cr disaster recovery package

Kashmir

Prof. Anurag Misra assumes charge as Director, NIT Srinagar

Rather reviews Pakherpora Urs arrangements, calls for advance preparedness

Launches ₹40 lakh road upgradation works at Takiya Hayatpora

CM Omar Abdullah meets MLAs to discuss developmental and public welfare issues

Student Induction Programme-2026 begins at IUST

Hakeem Yaseen Demands Monthly Support Package for Unemployed Youth, Restoration of Statehood

Urges PM Modi and HM Shah to restore Statehood with dignity

Jammu

Labour Commissioner reviews functioning of department in Jammu division

Calls for time-bound delivery and improved performance

DC inspects progress of NH-44 Four-Laning works on Ramban-Banihal stretch

‘Digital Self-Reliance’ and ‘Data Sovereignty’ Will Make India a Developed Nation: Naresh Charak

BJP is attempting to disturb the peaceful atmosphere of Jammu region: Rattan Lal

Says; BJP Losing Ground in Jammu due to Anti-People Policies.

Social Activist Sukesh C. Khajuria calls for 'Nation First' approach to Democratic Protests

in Open Letter Ahead of 80th Independence Day

Ladakh

CEC Dr. Jaffer Akhoon Calls on J&K Bank Chief General Manager

Discusses Banking Services and Improved Customer Service in Kargil

‘The Battlefield Teaches Us Lessons of Leadership, Resilience and Service”

Lt Gen Satish Dua (Retd) at Ladakh Book Festival 2026

Chief Secretary reviews Amendments to Startup Policy Ladakh

Stresses Effective Implementation of Revised Support Framework

Administrative Secretary PWD Reviews Progress of BRO Projects Across Ladakh

Executive Councillor Altaf Hussain Holds First Review Meeting with I&FC and PHE Departments

Photo Gallery

Opinion

Hormuz in the Balance: Trump's Territorial Bravado

Iran'Iran's Defiance and a Chokepoint Still Closes Defiance and a Chokepoint Still Closed

Independence Day: Freedom, Memory, Unfinished Responsibility

and the Pain of Displacement

Three Flags, One Shield: Inside the Makkah Pact, Reshaping the Middle East

POJK cannot ignore the lessons of History

A call for Kashmiris to reconsider their future

Latest "Historic" Gaza Disarmament Deal As Envisioned By Trump

Baloch Gen Z and Indian Gen Z: A Comparison

Pandit Sansar Chand Baru (1902–1995):-The Pioneer of Modern Art in Jammu

The US-Saudi Nuclear Deal: Redrawing the Middle East's Atomic Map

Special Stories

J&K ACB Registers FIR against Officials and Beneficiaries over Illegal Construction and Encroachment at Rajbagh, Srinagar

DUJ and KUWJ (Delhi Unit) Condemn Raids on Journalist Ravi Nair's Home

DC Srinagar inaugurates ICT Labs in five Government Schools

Calls for stronger public-private-community partnerships to advance equitable opportunities and sustainable social development

J&K ACB files charge-sheet against 10 accused persons, including 07 SMC officers

T R Gupta Public Charitable Trust Celebrates I-Day

IIPA celebrates 80th I-Day

SKUAST-K, NIFT Srinagar sign MoU to strengthen Collaborative Research, Innovation and Academic Exchange

SKUAST-K trains Ladakh Veterinary Officers in Future-Ready Livestock Farming