Jammu News

DC Samba spearheads comprehensive development initiative at historic Purmandal Temple Shrine

15/11/2025
Samba, November 14 (KIP)-In a significant administrative outreach, Deputy Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan conducted an intensive public engagement programme at the revered Shiv Mandir in Purmandal today, marking a decisive step toward addressing long-standing developmental challenges and preserving the region’s rich cultural heritage. The programme witnessed overwhelming participation from local residents, community representatives and DDC Members who presented their concerns regarding basic...

Javaid Rahi represent JK in National Tribal Fest at New Delhi

15/11/2025
New Delhi, November 14 (KIP)-Noted Tribal Researcher Dr. Javaid Rahi represent Jammu & Kashmir at the Two-Day National Festival of Tribal Languages of India, organised by the National Tribal Research Institute under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, at the India Habitat Centre. The festival concluded here today. The event witnessed the participation of 150 tribal writers from across India, held as part of the observance of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, commemorating the 15...

BJP OBC Morcha announces new team of office bearers and executive members

15/11/2025
Jammu, November 14 (KIP)-The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir OBC Morcha President Braham Jyot Satti, in consultation with BJP J&K President & MP (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma (CA), General Secretary (Organisation) Ashok Koul, and senior party leaders, today announced the new team of Office Bearers, District Presidents, and Executive Members of the BJP OBC Morcha for Jammu & Kashmir. The newly appointed Vice Presidents include Reeta Verma (Akhnoor), Vijay Saini (Jammu Border), Jatin...

Sat Sharma announces Permanent Invitees, Special Invitees

13/11/2025
Jammu, November 13 (KIP)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir President and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma (CA), in consultation with Jagat Prakash Nadda, National President, BJP, and Tarun Chugh, National General Secretary & Prabhari J&K BJP, has nominated senior leaders as State Permanent Invitees, Special Invitees, Executive Members, and Department Heads of the J&K BJP. The Permanent Invitees include Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister in the PMO, Sunil Sharma, L...

District Administration Commends Efforts in Flood Relief Operations

13/11/2025
Jammu, November 13 (KIP)-The District Administration Jammu has formally acknowledged and appreciated the humanitarian efforts of Lovekesh Gondi, a noted social activist from Talab Tillo, for his dedicated support in the recent flood relief and rehabilitation operations across the district. In recognition of his contributions, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Jammu, Ms. Ansuya Jamwal on behalf of Deputy Commissioner Dr. Rakesh Minhas (IAS), felicitated Lovekesh Gondi during a brief ceremo...

Director Agriculture Jammu Reviews PMFBY Claim Settlement Progress

13/11/2025
Jammu, November 13 (KIP)-Director Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare, Jammu, Shri Anil Gupta, today chaired a meeting to review the progress of claim settlements for Kharif 2025 season under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in Jammu Division. The meeting was attended by Joint Director Agriculture (SLUB/Farms) Shri Aman Jyoti Sharma, Deputy Director Agriculture (Central) Shri Sanjeev Rai Gupta, SMS (Legal) Shri Santosh Bhat, State Project Officer PMFBY, Government of India...

Sat Sharma, Sunil Sharma chairs BJP MLAs meeting

13/11/2025
Samba, November 12 (KIP)-The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, organized its monthly meeting of MLAs at Akhilash Farm, in district Samba. The meeting was presided over by Sat Sharma (CA), Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and President, BJP J&K, accompanied by Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma. Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), J&K BJP, and Dr. Narinder Singh, BJP National Secretary & MLA, also addressed the meeting. J&K BJP General Secretaries Baldev Singh B...

Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour reaches Jammu

13/11/2025
Jammu, November 12 (KIP)-The Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 Trophy today reached Jammu as part of the Trophy Tour, and the city witnessed a wave of excitement and pride. The iconic trophy was displayed at K.K. Hakku Stadium, filling the venue with the energy of aspiring athletes, sports lovers, and school students who gathered in large numbers to celebrate the spirit of Indian hockey. The event was graced by Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, Yasha Mudgal as Chief...

CS reviews CiTAG’s initiatives for fostering innovation and efficiency in governance

13/11/2025
Jammu, November 12 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the performance and ongoing initiatives of the Centre for Innovation, Technology and Governance (CiTAG), J&K, aimed at fostering innovation, enhancing public service delivery, and strengthening capacity building across government departments. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Planning; Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture Production and Power Development Departments; Principal S...

Div Com Jammu reviews progress of development works being executed by Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board

13/11/2025
Reasi, November 12 (KIP)-Divisional Commissioner Jammu and Chairman of Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board (SSKSB), Ramesh Kumar on Wednesday conducted an extensive review of the ongoing development works being executed by the Shiv Khori Shrine Board in Ransoo He also visited Katra and conducted site inspection of development projects there. Deputy Commissioner Reasi Nidhi Malik, CEO Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Sachin Kumar, SSP Reasi Paramvir Singh, besides senior officers from BRO, ...

Cultural Academy, BSS organise mesmerising Classical Musical Evening

12/11/2025
Jammu, November 12 (KIP)-The K.L. Saigal Hall, Jammu was enthralled by a grand festival of Indian classical music organised jointly by the Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, and Bharatiya Sangeet Sansthan which is a reputed cultural society devoted to the promotion, preservation, and upliftment of Indian Classical and Folk Music. Nationally acclaimed artists from different parts of the country who have excelled in classic music, took the packed enthusiastic classic mus...

DIPR Jammu organises cultural events at Apsara Road, Raghunath Bazar

11/11/2025
Jammu, November 11 (KIP)- In connection with the celebration of 150 years of the National Pride – “Vande Mataram”, the Cultural Unit, Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) Jammu today organised cultural programmes at Apsara Road and Raghunath Bazar, featuring colourful presentations on themes of unity, integrity and nationalism. The programmes celebrated the 150 glorious years of the iconic National song “Vande Mataram,” a timeless symbol of India’s unity, strength, and freed...

J&K BJP expresses deep anguish over Delhi blast, vows zero tolerance towards terrorism

11/11/2025
Jammu, November 11 (KIP)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA) chaired an urgent meeting at the Party Headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to express deep sorrow and outrage over the tragic explosion outside Gate Number 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi, which claimed several innocent lives and left many injured. The meeting was attended by Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), and Gopal Mahajan, General Secretary, besides sen...

Commemoration of 150 Years of “Vande Mataram” at NCC Cadets of GDC, Bishnah

11/11/2025
Jammu, November 11 (KIP)-As part of the Commemoration of 150 Years of “Vande Mataram”, the NCC cadets of Government Degree College, Bishnah, under the directives of the 8 J&K Girls Battalion NCC, Jammu, organized a series of patriotic and cultural activities from 01 November to 14 November 2025, celebrating the timeless national song that united India’s freedom movement. The programme began with an Art and Painting Competition on the theme “Mother India / My India, My Pride.” Cadets showcased ...

Rana inaugurates 2-day Jammu Language Conference at University of Jammu

11/11/2025
Jammu, November 11 (KIP)-Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, inaugurated two-day Jammu Language Conference, ‘Jammuiet aur Zaban-o-Adab’ at University of Jammu here today. The event is being organized by the Department of Urdu, University of Jammu, in collaboration with the Himalayan Education Mission, Rajouri. Addressing the gathering, the Minister commended the Department of Urdu for undertaking the challenging task of organizi...

Deputy Chief Minister reviews progress of National Highway Projects across Jammu division

11/11/2025
Jammu, November 11 (KIP)-Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here today, to review the progress of ongoing and upcoming National Highway projects across Jammu region. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, PWD, Anil Kumar Singh; Engineer-in-Chief PW(R&B), Director Geology and Mining, Regional Officer NHAI J&K, Chief Engineer Project SAMPARK, Regional Officer MoRTH Jammu, Executive Directors NHIDCL Jammu and Srinagar, and Chief...

5,400 households receive zero electricity bills under PM Surya Ghar Scheme

11/11/2025
Jammu, November 10 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting deliberated on the district-wise performance, challenges, and strategies to accelerate the implementation of this flagship rooftop solar (RTS) initiative aimed at promoting sustainable and affordable household energy solutions. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Power Deve...

350th Urs of Shah Asrar-ud-Din Sahib (RHA) observed with religious fervour at Kishtwar

11/11/2025
Kishtwar, November 10 (KIP)-The 350th annual Urs of Hazrat Shah Asrar-ud-Din Sahib (RHA) was observed with immense devotion in Kishtwar today, drawing devotees from across the District and other parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Shah Asrar-ud-Din Sahib, one of Kishtwar's most venerated saints, symbolizes the area's shared cultural heritage and interfaith harmony. Every year, thousands of devotees from diverse backgrounds and regions gather at his shrine in Kishtwar to pay homage and seek blessing...

Director Information felicitates Gagan Jamwal on clinching Gold medal

11/11/2025
Jammu, November 10 (KIP)-Director Information and Public Relations, Nitish Rajora today felicitated Gagan Jamwal an employee of the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) for clinching gold medal in District, J&K UT Roller Skates and 2nd J&K Master Games-2025 Championships recently held at MA Stadium Jammu. Joint Director Information (Hqr), Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Raina was also present on the occasion. The Director termed the victory of Gagan and his team as phenomenal and ap...

BJP committed to reach every needy: Sat Sharma

10/11/2025
Akhnoor, , November 10 (KIP)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu and Kashmir President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA) chaired an organizational meeting of party workers at Maira Mandrian Mandal in BJP District Akhnoor, in the presence of District President Kuldeep Raj Sharma. The meeting focused on strengthening grassroots outreach, understanding local concerns, and reinforcing the party’s mission of “service to every doorstep.” Ayodhya Gupta, Munish Khajuria, Shakti Bhagat, DDC Memb...

Encroachment of Temple Property of Minority Hindu Community Rising Under NC-Led Government: BJP

10/11/2025
Jammu,November 10 (KIP)- The Bharatiya Janata Party has strongly condemned the growing cases of encroachment on temple and minority Hindu properties in Kashmir since the NC-led government assumed office in the Union Territory. J&K BJP Spokesperson and Former MLC Girdhari Lal Raina said that the illegal occupation and construction activities on lands belonging to temples and the displaced Hindu community have alarmingly increased in recent months. “Encroachment on temple lands in Kashmir...

Sat Sharma appeals people to support BJP’s vision of development in Nagrota

10/11/2025
Nagrota, November 09 (KIP)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu and Kashmir President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA) conducted a series of public meetings and interactions at Seri Pandita, Hazi Mohalla, Baran, and adjoining areas of the Nagrota Assembly Constituency to mobilize support for BJP candidate Devyani Rana in the upcoming bye-election. During the programmes, Sat Sharma was accompanied by BJP District Prabhari Ayodhya Gupta, Bharat Bhushan Thapa (Retd. Secretary), President Guru...

DC Rajouri reviews functioning of Revenue Department

10/11/2025
Rajouri, November 09 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner, Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today chaired a meeting of the Revenue Department at the DC Office Complex Rajouri to assess the progress of key initiatives and streamline revenue-related service delivery across the district. The meeting discussed in detail the status of digitization of the Jamabandis and geo-referencing of cadastral maps, which are crucial components of modernizing land records and ensuring transparency in the revenue administration....

Time to hold BJP accountable for Jammu’s neglect,” Says Surinder Choudhary as NC Concludes Nagrota Campaign

10/11/2025
Jammu, November 09 (KIP)-The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) leaders concluded a vibrant and power-packed campaign in support of the party’s candidate Shamim Begum for the Nagrota bye-elections, drawing enthusiastic participation and an overwhelming public response. Leading the campaign trail, Deputy Chief Minister and senior NC leader Surinder Choudhary addressed a series of well-attended public meetings at Jandiyal in Mathwar block, Nagrota constituency. He was joined by ...

Nagrota to pay tribute to Rana Sb on Nov 11, will continue development works across constituency: Devyani Rana

10/11/2025
Nagrota, November 09 (KIP)- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the Nagrota Assembly by-election, Ms. Devyani Rana, today wrapped up her vigorous and widely supported election campaign with a message of gratitude, and resolve to carry forward the vision of development, empowerment, and inclusive progress envisioned by Devender Singh Rana Sahib. Addressing her concluding public interactions, Ms. Rana said she was deeply touched by the overwhelming enthusiasm and faith shown by...

Athletes’ attitude turns challenges into triumphs: Yasha Mudgal

10/11/2025
Jammu,November 09 (KIP)-Commissioner Secretary Youth Services and Sports, Yasha Mudgal declared open the 69th National School Games in Taekwondo Under-19 Boys category at Indoor Sports Complex Bhagwati Nagar here today. Addressing a large gathering of players on the occasion, the Commissioner Secretary said that the attitude of talented athletes consistently transforms challenges into triumphs, embodying determination and resilience at every turn. She added that Sports and games, apart fro...

Athletes’ attitude turns challenges into triumphs: Yasha Mudgal

10/11/2025
Jammu,November 09 (KIP)-Commissioner Secretary Youth Services and Sports, Yasha Mudgal declared open the 69th National School Games in Taekwondo Under-19 Boys category at Indoor Sports Complex Bhagwati Nagar here today. Addressing a large gathering of players on the occasion, the Commissioner Secretary said that the attitude of talented athletes consistently transforms challenges into triumphs, embodying determination and resilience at every turn. She added that Sports and games, apart fro...

Commissioner Secretary I&C inaugurates JKTPO’s three day Pashmina Fest-2025 at Katra

10/11/2025
Reasi, November 09 (KIP)- Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Vikramjit Singh inaugurated the three days Pashmina Fest-2025 at temple town Katra here today. The Fest is being organised by Jammu & Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO) and sponsored by Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Union Ministry of Textiles, under the National Handicraft Development Programme (NHDP). JKTPO is holding this event after the successful launch of two major events, Gandh...

Only NC Can Safeguard Unity, Integrity, Jobs, Land Rights of J&K People: Gupta

08/11/2025
Jammu, November 08 (KIP)- The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) leaders today reaffirmed that the National Conference, with its deep-rooted presence across all regions of Jammu and Kashmir, is the only political force capable of protecting the unity, integrity, and rights of the people of J&K. This was stated by Provincial President Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, while leading a campaign trail in the Nagrota Constituency. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation of party lea...

BJP’s strong connect with people will ensure massive victory for Devyani Rana: Sat Sharma

08/11/2025
Nagrota, November 08 (KIP)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu and Kashmir President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA) held an extensive interaction with local workers, senior citizens, and enthusiastic supporters during a series of programmes organized in support of BJP candidate Devyani Rana in Upper Katthad, Kishanpur-Manwal, Manwal Railway Station, and adjoining areas under the Nagrota Assembly Constituency. The event was also attended by District Prabhari Ayodhya Gupta, District Presi...