JMC Commissioner visits various Municipal wards

09/10/2024
Jammu, October 09 (KIP)-Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation, Dr Devansh Yadav today visited various wards falling under the jurisdiction of Jammu Municipal Corporation. During the tour, the Commissioner visited various areas including New Plot, Talimorh, Janipur, Roop Nagar, Muthi and other adjoining areas and took stock of activities being carried out by various sections. Inspecting the morning sanitation being carried out by the sanitation workers of the Corporation, the Commissio...

BJP has become stronger in J&K: Tilak

09/10/2024
Jammu, October 09 (KIP)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has achieved a historic victory in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections and it is indeed a big achievement of the party. Jammu and Kashmir BJP senior leader & State Office Secretary Tilak Raj Gupta said this while congratulating the newly elected MLA from R. S. Pura, Dr. Narinder Singh, along with other activists at party headquarter, on Wednesday. Tilak Raj Gupta said that the splendid victory is the reflective of BJP's growing...

Training Program on Promotion of Niche Crops Under Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) Held at Ramban

09/10/2024
Jammu, October 09 (KIP)-A one-day training program under the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) on the “Promotion of Niche Crops in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir” was successfully conducted in Ramban in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Ramban, SKUAST-Jammu on 09-10-24. The program aimed to educate and empower local anardana (wild pomegranate) growers by imparting knowledge on best practices for enhancing crop quality and marketability. The event was inaugu...

People have given clear mandate to NC - Coalition ,against BJP:- Congress

09/10/2024
Jammu, October 09 (KIP)-Congress has expressed gratitude to the people for a decisive mandate in favour of NC - Congress coalition and to keep BJP out of power. Talking to media persons at party Hq JKPCC Senior Vice President & Chief Spokesperson Mr Ravinder Sharma congratulated the people for their clear verdict in favour of NC- Congress coalition and against BJP to keep it out of power. He said that hollow claims of BJP regarding Jammu &Kashmir have been exposed by the people,w...

Rattan Lal expresses gratitude for Massive Public Mandate to National Conference in Assembly Elections

09/10/2024
Jammu, October 09 (KIP)-Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of Jammu and Kashmir for their overwhelming support and trust in the party in the Assembly elections. He credited the resounding success to the leadership of Party President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah, whose vision and commitment to the people of J&K inspired confidence and solidarity. In a statement issued he...

JKSTIC Udhampur organises Science Model Exhibition at GHSS Tikri

08/10/2024
Udhampur, October 08 (KIP)-J&K Science, Technology and Innovation Council, Department of Science and Technology Udhampur, in collaboration with Government Higher Secondary School Tikri organised a grand Science Model Exhibition on the theme “A New Vision to Sustainability”, here today. The exhibition was inaugurated by the chief guest of the event, Chief Education Officer Udhampur, Narender Mohan Suri. District Coordinator J&K Science Technology & Innovation Council Udhampur, Shruti Khan...

Prematurely nominating MLAs is unconstitutional and illegal:Bhardwaj

07/10/2024
Jammu,October 07 (KIP)-Senior advocate and newly appointed Working President of Jammu and Kashmir Congress Mr Mohinder Bhardwaj has said that any attempt at notifying the names of five nominated MLAs before the Assembly coming into being, will be grossly illegal and unconstitutional. Such a premature move will be open to Constitutional and judicial scrutiny. Speaking at an interactive session with the lawyers fraternity at the Janipur court complex held to felicitate him on his appointment...

Counting Observer inspects counting arrangements at Ramban

06/10/2024
Ramban, October 06 (KIP)- Counting Observer for AC-55 Banihal, B.P. Chauhan, along with District Election Officer (DEO) Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kulbir Singh, today inspected the counting arrangements made by the district administration for the upcoming vote counting scheduled on October 8, 2024, in Ramban. The strong rooms and counting halls have been established at the District Administrative Complex in Maitra, Ramban. The arrangements include foolp...

DEO Reasi holds meeting with contesting candidates & political representatives ahead of counting process

06/10/2024
Reasi ,October 06 (KIP)- The District Election Officer (DEO) Reasi, Vishesh Mahajan today held a meeting with contesting candidates and representatives of political parties of the district Reasi at DC office complex in order to discuss the arrangements of counting of votes which is going to take place on 8th October. DEO briefed them about the whole layout process of counting and assured them that the process will be smooth and transparent as per ECI guidelines. He also took suggestions and...

Second randomization of counting staff held in Udhampur

06/10/2024
Udhampur,October 06 (KIP)- The second randomization of counting staff for the Assembly Constituencies was successfully conducted today in preparation for the counting scheduled on October 8, 2024. The process was carried out under the supervision of District Election Officer Udhampur, Saloni Rai in presence of Counting Observers Dr. Gagan and Arun Prakash Sharma along with the Returning Officers, here at Mini Conference Hall DC Office Complex, Udhampur. The randomization was conducted using...

JKDYF vehemently condemns the derogatory speech made by Narsinghanand

06/10/2024
Srinagar/Jammu, October 06 (KIP)- Jammu & Kashmir Democratic Youth Federation(JKDYF) vehemently condemns the derogatory speech made by Narsinghanand, the right-wing priest, against Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). The Federation is deeply disturbed by the extreme and foul language used by Narsinghanand towards Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), a highly revered figure for millions of Muslims worldwide. JKDYF stands in solidarity with the Muslim community in denouncing this deplorable act of hate speech. We ...

National-Congress to get comfortable majority:Cong

06/10/2024
Jammu, October 06 (KIP)- Congress NC coalition will get comfortable majority to form the government ,asserted JKPCC Senior Vice President & Chief Spokesperson Mr Ravinder Sharma while reacting to the exit polls. Sharma saw that exit polls also indicate the same situation however the tally of coalition as well as numbers of Congress & NC both would be higher than projected. Talking to a group of journalists at his residence after the exit results were out, Sharma said that the exit ...

NC welcomes India's Foreign Minister Visit to Pakistan for SCO Summit

05/10/2024
Jammu, October 05 (KIP)-The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) has warmly welcomed the announcement of India's Foreign Minister's upcoming visit to Pakistan on October 15 & 16, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. In a statement issued here today, Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of JKNC, expressed hope that this visit will serve as a crucial step towards the long-awaited restoration of dialogue between India and Pakistan. The senior NC ...

LG has no constitutional right to nominate 5 MLAs,Only elected Govt can nominate:Rattan Lal

05/10/2024
Jammu, October 05 (KIP)-Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), today voiced strong objections against the nomination of five MLAs to the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly by LG, asserting that this move is unconstitutional and undemocratic. He stated that such powers lie solely with an elected government and cannot be exercised by the Lieutenant Governor (LG) in the absence of an elected body. In a statement issued here today, t...

RO Samba AC convenes meeting with candidates

04/10/2024
Samba,October 04 (KIP)- The Returning Officer for AC 70-Samba, Kusum Chib issued an important notice to all candidates concerning the appointment of counting agents and the procedures to be adhered to during the upcoming vote counting on 8th October 2024. The notice emphasizes the critical steps for appointing counting agents who will oversee the counting of votes through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs), and postal ballots. Candidates are remin...

DEO Kathua ensures transparency with 24/7 CCTV Monitoring and Control Room

04/10/2024
Kathua,October 04 (KIP)-In a demonstration of best electoral practices, the District Election Office Kathua has implemented robust measures to ensure transparency and accountability in the post-poll process for all six Assembly segments in the district. The Government Degree College (Boys) Kathua, designated as the Counting Centre, is now a model of transparency with the provision of live CCTV surveillance monitoring all strong rooms where Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are securely stored f...

DEO Udhampur reviews counting arrangements

04/10/2024
Udhampur, October 04 (KIP)-District Election Officer Udhampur, Saloni Rai, today convened a meeting to review the arrangements for the upcoming vote counting scheduled on October 8 for the Assembly Elections 2024. Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh, Probationer Swati Sheemar, Additional Superintendent of Police Sandeep Bhat, all Returning Officers and senior officers of the district administration were present in the meeting. A detailed discussion was held on various aspects of th...

Training program for counting Supervisors, Assistants, Micro Observers held at Udhampur

04/10/2024
Udhampur, October 04 (KIP)-A one day training program for Counting Supervisors, Assistants & Micro Observers under the supervision of District Election Officer Saloni Rai held here at Conference Hall DC Office Complex Udhampur. The training session focused on equipping the staff with detailed knowledge regarding the procedures to be followed during the counting of votes, particularly for Postal Ballots. Special emphasis was laid on the validation and scrutiny process of Postal Ballots, i...

Power shutdown

04/10/2024
Jammu, October 04 (KIP)-Superintending Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, O&M Circle Kathua has informed that the power supply to Bainglar, Basantar, Raipur and adjoining areas will remain affected on October 06 from 7 am to 11 am. Similarly, the power supply to Kangwala and adjoining areas will remain affected on October 07 from 7 am to 11 am. Likewise, the power supply to Bainglar and adjoining areas will remain affected on October 08 and 10 from 7 am to 11 am. Similarly, the power sup...

Former Judicial Officers Association felicitates CJ Tashi Rabstan

04/10/2024
Jammu, October 04 (KIP)-The members of executive body of retired Judicial Officers Association headed by Harbans Lal, former District & Sessions Judge, today felicitated Justice Tashi Rabstan for taking over as the 37th Chief Justice of High Court of J&K and Ladakh. They discussed various issues pertaining to welfare of retired Judicial Officers and apprised the Chief Justice of the activities being carried out by the Association. They also complimented the Chief Justice for his proactive ...

DEO Reasi oversees training for Counting Supervisors, counting Assistants, Micro-Observers

03/10/2024
Reasi,October 03 (KIP)-A comprehensive training session was held under the supervision of District Election Officer Reasi, Vishesh Mahajan at the Conference Hall, DC Office Complex for Counting Supervisors, Counting Assistants and Micro-Observers whose services will be utilized for vote counting in District Reasi, scheduled for October 8. During the training, DEO instructed the officials to maintain professional conduct to make the whole process smooth and transparent. Master Trainers led ...

Commissioner JMC reviews arrangements for holy Navratra at Bahu Fort

03/10/2024
Jammu, October 03 (KIP)-Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation, Dr Devansh Yadav today visited Bahu Fort Bawe Wali Mata temple to take stock of arrangements put in place for the devotees during the holy Navratra. During the visit, Dr. Yadav inspected various facilities, including sanitation, power and water supply besides all other provisions to accommodate the influx of devotees. He engaged with temple staff and local authorities to discuss logistical aspects, such as health, sanitatio...

Various activities under 15 days Swachhta hi Sewa initiative held at GDC Marh

03/10/2024
Jammu, October 03 (KIP)-Students, faculty and staff of Government Degree College Marh conducted 15 days Swachhta hi Sewa under theme “Swabhav Swachhta-Sanskaar Swachhta” and celebrated International day of Non-violence on the eve of Mahatma Gandhi’s Birth anniversary under the guidance of Principal of the college Prof Dr Rakesh Kumar Koul. The 15 days event began with a mega cleanliness drive in the form of an awareness rally which started from GDC Marh and culminated at...

Ramban administration holds training for Counting Supervisors, Assistants, Micro-Observers

03/10/2024
Ramban, October 03 (KIP)-The District Administration Ramban conducted training for Counting Supervisors, Counting Assistants and Micro-Observers whose services will be utilized for counting of votes in Ramban scheduled on October 8. Under the directions of District Election Officer Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, the training was conducted at Conference Hall under the supervision of Returning Officer AC-54 Ramban Harpal Singh and Returning Officer AC-55 Banihal Rizwan Asgar where Master Tra...

Training for counting staff held at Kishtwar

03/10/2024
Kishtwar,October 03 (KIP)- In preparation for the upcoming counting of votes casted in General Election to Legislative Assembly -2024, the training was conducted today at district Kishtwar for Counting Supervisors, Micro Observers, Counting Assistants, and allied staff tasked with assisting the Returning Officer of all the three Assembly Constituencies. The training session took place in the Conference Hall of DC Office Complex Kishtwar in the presence of District Election Officer (DEO) Kis...

Power shutdown

03/10/2024
Jammu, October 03 (KIP)-Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Bathindi, Sunjwan, Channi Himmat, Malik Market, Transport Nagar, Fruit Market, Bhalla Colony, Narwal, part of Marble Market, Nanak Nagar, Gandhi Nagar, Residential Quarters of Gladni, Data Center and adjoining areas will remain affected on October 06 and 09 from 7 am to 10 am. Similarly, the power supply to Upper Barnai, Lower Muthi, Paloura, JK Colony, Chandan Vihar, PHE Roop Mahar, ...

BJP highly grateful to the Voters, EC and Security forces for free & fair Assembly elections: Ravinder Raina

03/10/2024
Jammu, October 03 (KIP)-Ravinder Raina, President, J&K BJP today said that his party will emerge as the single largest party on October 8 when the results of J&K Assembly polls will be out. J&K BJP President Ravinder Raina along with Working President Sat Sharma, Former Dy. CMs Dr Nirmal Singh, Kavinder Gupta and senior leader Rafiq Wani, was addressing a press conference at BJP Headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. Ravinder Raina said that for the first time in the past ten years, J&K witn...

NC-Congress Alliance to provide Stable and developmental oriented Government in J&K: Rattan Lal

03/10/2024
Jammu, October 03 (KIP)-The Provincial President of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), Rattan Lal Gupta, has expressed strong confidence that the NC-Congress alliance will form the next stable and developmental oriented government in Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement issued here today, Rattan Lal Gupta pointed to the significant 69.65 percent voter turnout in the three phases of the Assembly polls as a clear indication of the public’s desire for change. The seni...

DLSA Samba organises cleanliness drive to observe Gandhi Jayanti

02/10/2024
Samba, October 02 (KIP)- In a remarkable display of commitment to the principles of cleanliness and sustainable living, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Samba, under the aegis of J&K Legal Services Authority spearheaded a stellar "SWACHTA HI SEWA - 2024" at District Court Complex, Samba. Under the leadership and guidance of Chairman DLSA, Samba, Ravinder Nath Wattal and under the guidance of Sandeep Singh Sen, Secretary DLSA Samba, "SWACHTA HI SEWA - 2024" witnessed enthusiast...

Two-Week Swachhta Hi Seva Campaign of GCW Parade culminated at Gandhi Jayanti

02/10/2024
Jammu, October 02 (KIP)- In a significant tribute to the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, Government College for Women, Parade, organized a comprehensive two-week campaign under the Swachhta Hi Seva initiative from September 17 to October 2, 2024. This series of activities marked the 155th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness and community service. The National Service Scheme (NSS) units of the college spearheaded this initiative, coordinatin...