Jammu News

NC pays glorious tributes to Madr-e-Meharban on her 25th death anniversary

11/07/2025
Jammu, July 11 (KIP)-The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference today organized a solemn programme at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu, to commemorate the 25th death anniversary of Madr-e-Meharban Begum Akbar Jehan Abdullah, the towering personality who stood tall as a motherly figure and a guiding light for the people of Jammu and Kashmir during some of the most challenging times in its history. The event, organized under the leadership of Bimla Luthra, State Vice President of the JKNC Wo...

Panun Kashmir appoints Tito Ganju as vice chairman yhrough unanimous resolution

11/07/2025
Jammu, July 11 (KIP)-In a landmark resolution passed unanimously by its Working Committee, Panun Kashmir has appointed Tito Ganju as its Vice Chairman. The decision marks a carefully considered transition within the organization, firmly rooted in its intellectual legacy yet oriented toward a generational realignment in leadership. Confirming the development, Kuldeep Raina, General Secretary of Panun Kashmir, stated that Movements rooted in memory and mission know when to deepen their ben...

BJP leaders seek blessings from spiritual gurus on Guru Purnima

10/07/2025
Jammu, July 10 (KIP)-On the auspicious occasion of Shree Guru Purnima, senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, paid reverent visits to various spiritual and religious Gurus across the region, seeking blessings and paying homage to the eternal wisdom of the Guru tradition. J&K BJP President Sat Sharma (CA) visited Mahant Shri Shri 1008 Rameshwar Das Ji at Shree Ram Mandir, Purani Mandi, Jammu and received his blessings. He was accompanied by BJP Headquarter Inch...

J&K High Court conducts plantation drive at Janipur complex

10/07/2025
Jammu, July 10 (KIP)-A plantation drive was carried out in the Jammu High Court premises under the "Clean Jammu Green Jammu Campaign” and “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative. Under the directions and patronage of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Arun Palli, a plantation drive was organized today in the High Court Complex, Janipur, Jammu, in collaboration with the Jammu Municipal Corporation and Urban Forestry (Jammu Division) under the Chairmanship of Justice Sindhu S...

Dogri Song "Ambli Banage Daal" Released in Jammu, Promising to Promote Local Culture

10/07/2025
Jammu, July 10 (KIP)-A new Dogri song, "Ambli Banage Daal," was officially released today at a special event in Jammu, marking a significant step towards promoting local culture and talent. The song was unveiled by Dy Inspector General Jammu Samba Kathua Range, Shiv Kumar Sharma IPS, who was joined by Keshav Chopra, Social Activist & Chairman of Samvedna Society, along with Rajat Sharma, MD of Unique Voice and Sahil Mahajan MD Maa Bawe Wali Records. The melodious track, sung by Vijay Mal...

Akhil Bhartiya Rashtriya Shakshik Mahasangh Celebrates Guru Purnima at Agriculture University, Jammu

09/07/2025
Jammu, July 09 (KIP)-In honor of Guru Purnima, the Akhil Bhartiya Rashtriya Shakshik Mahasangh (ABRSM), Agriculture University Jammu unit, organized a heartfelt program to celebrate the birth anniversary of Sage Vyasa, revered as one of the greatest Gurus in Indian culture. The event saw prominent personalities from the educational and cultural sectors coming together to honor the role of teachers and gurus in shaping individual lives and society. **Dr. Ajay Kumar Singh**, the Guest of ...

Pays floral tributes to Youth leader Rohit Kerni on his 5th death anniversary

09/07/2025
Jammu, July 09 (KIP)-Ajay Kumar Sadhotra former minister and Additional General Secretary JKNC recalled Rohit Kerni's commitment towards strengthening the party at the grassroots level and his unwavering devotion to public welfare. He also highlighted his selfless service, honesty, and dedication towards the party’s mission. He recalled his efforts in engaging with youth on key issues and empowering them to take an active role in politics. Sadhotra further said that his services and spi...

Karra reviews party strategy with senior leaders in Jammu

09/07/2025
Jammu, July 09 (KIP)-JKPCC President Shri Tariq Hameed Karra today chaired a meeting of PCC co-ordinators for different districts of Jammu province, to review the organizational affairs & activities besides to devise future strategy for intensifying the movement for restoration of statehood in the coming days on the eve of coming Parliament Session. The meeting was presided over by the PCC President Shri Tariq Hameed Karra while Senior leaders also attended which reviewed the ‘Jai H...

BJP holds crucial BLA1 meeting, asks to strengthen Booth-level structure

09/07/2025
Jammu, July 09 (KIP)-The Jammu & Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held an important organizational meeting of the party’s Booth Level Agents (BLA1) at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. Sat Sharma, President, J&K BJP, Sunil Sharma, Leader of Opposition in J&K Assembly and BJP General Secretary, Ashok Koul, General Secretary (organization), and Parduman Singh, Election Management Department Incharge addressed the meeting. BLA1 representatives from all Assembly Constituen...

ABRSM Demands Immediate Revocation of Recent School Timing Order for Winter Zones

08/07/2025
Jammu, July 08 (KIP)-The Jammu and Kashmir unit of Akhil Bharatiya Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh (ABRSM) has strongly objected to the recent directive issued by the Department of School Education regarding the change in school timings for schools in Kashmir and the winter zones of Jammu division. In a statement released to the press, Sh. Gulshan Raina, General Secretary, ABRSM JKUT, termed the order as "irrelevant and inconsiderate," and has urged the administration to immediately revoke i...

Non-Migrant Hindu Minority Facing Existential Crisis Amidst Rising Exploitation and Neglect: GL Raina

07/07/2025
Jammu, July 07 (KIP)-A grave humanitarian and moral crisis is unfolding in the Kashmir Valley, where the Non-Migrant Hindu minority community — families who chose to remain in the region during decades of conflict — are facing increasing marginalization, targeted exploitation, and cultural erosion. Despite being praised in political rhetoric for their resilience, this minuscule community continues to be overlooked in practice. For decades, successive administrations have failed to provi...

Congress holds impressive Jai Hind Yatra at Amb Gharota

07/07/2025
Amb Gharota ( Nagrota), July 06 (KIP)-The Congress party organized an impressive Jai Hind Sabha followed by Jai Hind Yatra at Amb Ghrota-Jammu in Nagrota Constituency today to honour our Armed Forces for their bravery in operation Sindoor, which was led by Senior Congress leaders Thakur Balwan Singh Ex-MLA, Former Ministers Sawhney & Dr. Manohar Lal Sharma, ST Cell Acting Chairman Ch. Hussain Ali Waffa, Shamsher Singh Chib former Distt. President Jammu Rural . The rally was organised...

Modi Govt must table Statehood Bill in upcoming Parliament Session: Rattan Lal

07/07/2025
Jammu, July 06 (KIP)-Advocate Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC), expressed optimism that the Modi-led Central Government will bring the Statehood Bill for Jammu and Kashmir in the upcoming Parliament session. Addressing the day-long convention of Zone, District, Block Presidents and party functionaries of Udhampur District at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan here, the senior NC leader said the people of Jammu and Kashmir have full confiden...

23rd Chhari Mubarak Yatra of Shri Mata Chamunda Devi ji flagged off with religious fervour

07/07/2025
Jammu, July 06 (KIP)-The 23rd annual Chhari Mubarak Yatra of Shri Mata Chamunda Devi Ji Sarvadhar, Pogal Paristan commenced today from Prachin Rameshwar Mandir, Pacca Talab, Bahu Fort, Jammu with great enthusiasm and traditional rituals. The Yatra was ceremoniously flagged off by Former Minister and J&K BJP President Sat Sharma (CA) in the presence of Rajeev Charak, Patron-in-Chief of the Chamunda Committee. A large number of devotees and yatris joined the spiritual journey with full dev...

Ravinder leads Congress protest in Sunderbani against SCARD bank

05/07/2025
Jammu, July 05 (KIP)-Former MLC and Chief Spokesperson JKPCC today led a strong protest demonstration in Sunderbani against the SCARD Bank for its 9failure to release deposits of the farmers in bank and demanded a high level inquiry into the affairs of bank to ensure disbursement of the hard earned deposits of people. The protesters also highlighted discrimination with Sunderbani in the recent sanctions of road projects wherein no road projects of the area was sanctioned as against dozens...

Director Agriculture Jammu Inaugurates Commercial Vermicompost Unit under HADP in Rajouri

05/07/2025
Rajouri,July 05 (KIP)-In a significant step toward promoting organic farming and empowering women farmers, Director Agriculture Jammu, Shri Arvinder Singh Reen, today inaugurated a Commercial Vermicompost Unit under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) at Bhajwal-A, Nadani, Sunderbani, District Rajouri. The unit has been established by progressive woman farmer Smt. Kulwanti Devi, serving as a model for sustainable and chemical-free agricultural practices in the region. The i...

Satish Sharma monitors Shri Amarnathji Yatra convoy accident

05/07/2025
Jammu,July 05 (KIP)- Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, expressed deep concern over a multiple-vehicle accident involving the Amarnathji Yatra convoy in Ramban district early today. Upon receiving reports of the mishap, Sharma closely monitored the situation, coordinating with Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Alyas Khan and Managing Director JKRTC, Rakesh Sarangal. Sharma directed the Regional Tran...

Induction Training for newly placed Headmasters of Jammu Division concludes

05/07/2025
Jammu, July 04 (KIP)- A three day Induction Training Programme for 282 newly placed Headmasters of Jammu Division concluded today at Government Polytechnic College, Jammu. The programme, held from 2nd to 4th July 2025, was organized by the School Leadership Academy of State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) J&K, Jammu in collaboration with DIET Jammu, aligning with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The training focused on leadership, pedagogy, ...

Ravinder Sharma seeks CM's intervention in SCARD Bank fraud with farmers

04/07/2025
Jammu, July 04 (KIP)-Expressing grave concern over the non -drawl and stoppage of payments of hard earned money of the farmers ,deposited by them in the state Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development ( SCARD) Bank, JKPCC has sought the immediate intervention of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in the affairs of the Bank ,which has duped its depositors from farming community of crores of rupees ,who are not being allowed withdrawals/ return of their hard earned money for over couple ...

VDGs are first line of defense, BJP firmly stands with them: Sat Sharma

04/07/2025
Jammu, July 04 (KIP)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a crucial meeting with Village Defense Groups (VDGs) at party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, aimed at acknowledging their contribution to local security and addressing their long-pending concerns. Sat Sharma, President, J&K BJP, Sunil Sharma, leader of Opposition in J&K Assembly, & General Secretary, J&K BJP and Rakesh Mahajan, BJP All Cells Incharge addressed the meeting, The delegation comprised of more than 300 VDGs was led by ...

Devotional event held at Chichi Mata for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra

04/07/2025
Samba July 03 (KIP)- In a spiritually uplifting initiative to mark the commencement of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025, the District Administration Samba organized a devotional and cultural evening at the revered Chichi Mata Temple. The proceedings were formally inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Samba, Rajesh Sharma, who paid obeisance at the shrine and invoked divine blessings for the safe, smooth, and successful conduct of the Yatra. His presence underscored the administration’s unwaverin...

DC reviews Good Governance Index performance in Udhampur

04/07/2025
Udhampur, July 03 (KIP)-Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai, today chaired a meeting with officers from various line departments to review the status of the Good Governance Index in the district. At the outset, DSEO, Darshan Kumar, presented an overview of the District Good Governance Index through a detailed PowerPoint presentation. He outlined the objectives of the index and its role in monitoring district-level performance across key developmental sectors. The meeting was attende...

Poonch Admin reviews Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025 arrangements at Mandi Complex

04/07/2025
Poonch,July 03 (KIP)-In a significant step towards ensuring smooth conduct of the upcoming Shri Buddha Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025, Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal, today visited the revered shrine at Mandi and held a comprehensive meeting with the Temple Management Committee, Civil Society Members, Police and various Government Functionaries. The meeting focused on evaluating preparedness and finalizing key arrangements for the annual pilgrimage. DIG Rajouri-Poonch Range, Tejinder S...

Annual Sarthal Devi Ji Yatra commences with religious fervor & enthusiasm at Kishtwar

04/07/2025
Kishtwar, July 03 (KIP)-The revered Annual Yatra of Shri Ashtadash Bhuja Mata Sarthal Devi Ji commenced today in Kishtwar, marking the beginning of a joyous and spiritually significant event. The yatra began with a grand Hawan ceremony held at Gori Shankar Mandir, Sarkoot, where devotees fervently offered Aahuti and Puran Aahuti (sacred oblations). Accompanied by an impressive Shoba Yatra, the Chari Mubarak (holy procession) proceeded through Chowgan Ground, Shaheedi Chowk, and the Bus S...

Find and fix the Responsibility at highest level for real Justice: GL Raina

04/07/2025
Jammu, July 03 (KIP)-Decision to address the issues concerning families of terror victims brutally killed by the terrorists by LG Manoj Sinha ji is a welcome step in the right direction, stated Girdhari Lal Raina, Spokesperson, J&K BJP & former MLC.. The commitment to deliver justice and comprehensive support to the affected families, reopen cases that were deliberately buried, ensure that FIRs are registered, and provide government jobs to the Next of Kin (NoKs) on priority is also appre...

Jammu resonates with Jaikaras of Bham Bham Bhole with starting of spiritual Shri Amarnath Yatra: RattaN Lal

03/07/2025
Jammu, July 02 (KIP)-The holy city of Jammu echoed with the chants of ‘Bham Bham Bhole’ as the auspicious Amarnath Yatra commenced with great devotion and enthusiasm from the Yatri Niwas at Bhagwati Nagar Jammu. In a press statement issued here today, Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), hailed the spiritual fervour witnessed across the region and welcomed the devotees embarking on the sacred journey to the holy Amarnath Cave Shrine. ...

14 BJP MLAs meet CM Omar Abdullah, stresses to make Urdu non-compulsory for the post of Naib Tehsildar

03/07/2025
Srinagar, July 02 (Scoop News)-A high-level delegation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), comprising 14 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), met with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his office in Srinagar. The delegation comprising BJP National Secretary Dr. Narinder Singh, BJP Vice-Presidents Sham Lal Sharma, Yudhvir Sethi, and, Shakti Parihar, General Secretary Dr. D.K. Manyal, and MLAs Chander Prakash Ganga, B.S. Mankotia, Pawan Gupta, Vikram Randhawa, Prof. Gharu Ram, Baldev Sha...

Tara Chand demanded statehood for Jammu and Kashmir with constitutional guarantees for job and land

03/07/2025
Jammu, July 02 (KIP)- Working President, Pradesh Congress Committee and former Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand demanded early announcement for statement to Jammu and Kashmir with constitutional guarantees for land , job and other property rights for local people. Addressing the workers especially members of various block committees of Chhamb and Akhnoor constituencies former Deputy Chief minister demanded immediate restoration of full fledged statehood to Jammu and Kashmir calling it the le...

Massive Yatra arrangements reflect the spirit of Atithi Devo Bhava : Priya Sethi

03/07/2025
Jammu, July 02 (KIP)-Senior BJP leader and former Minister, Priya Sethi today inaugurated the Langar (community kitchen) at Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Panjgrain Nagrota for devotees, marking the commencement of Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2025. The event witnessed an overwhelming spiritual fervor and was graced by several dignitaries and saints. The Langar has been set up to provide free meals to the pilgrims undertaking the arduous journey to the holy Amarnath shrine. The inaugural ceremony was h...

National Sports Policy 2025 approved by the Union Cabinet is a welcome development: GL Raina

01/07/2025
Jammu,July 01 (KIP)-Union Cabinet in a meeting held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi approved the National Sports Policy (NSP) 2025. The aim of the NSP 2025 is to reshape the country's sporting landscape and empower people with sports and supersedes the existing National Sports Policy of 2001. NSP2025 envisions a roadmap to establish India as a global sporting powerhouse and a strong contender for excellence at international sporting events, including the 2036 Olympi...