14/04/2026
Ganderbal, April 14 (KIP)- Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) Tuesday commemorated the birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar with a special lecture (webinar), on “Ambedkar and the Question of Equality in India and Its Diasporic Contexts” the second in its ongoing week-long series of events that commenced on April 9.
The event featured addresses by Vice Chancellor Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, invited keynote speaker Prof. Vikrant Kishor of the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China. D...
14/04/2026
Bandipora, April 14 (KIP)-Jammu & Kashmir BJP General Secretary (Organization), Ashok Koul, chaired an organizational meeting with District Office Bearers, Constituency Presidents, and Morcha Presidents at the BJP Office Bandipora.
District President Mudasir Farooq Jaan also addressed the meeting, which was convened to review party activities and strategize measures to further strengthen the party structure while expanding its outreach at the grassroots level.
Ashok Koul, while addres...
14/04/2026
Jammu/Kashmir, April 14 (KIP)- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, led by its senior leaders paid heartfelt tributes to Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, organizing a series of programmes across the Union Territory to commemorate the life and legacy of the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.
The main programme in Jammu was led by J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA), along with MLAs Vikram Randhawa, and Devyani Rana, and...
14/04/2026
Srinagar,April 14 (KIP)-In a landmark initiative aimed at reshaping the educational landscape of Jammu & Kashmir, the WathHarbour Foundation formally launched its ambitious proposed “Kashmir First Private University Project” during a grand event marked by a membership drive, release of a campaign anthem, unveiling of a comprehensive vision document and screening of a short film.
The event witnessed participation from a distinguished gathering of leading academicians, education policymake...
13/04/2026
Srinagar,April 13 (KIP)- Commissioner State Taxes Department, P.K. Bhat today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the performance and progress of the department in the Kashmir Division.
The meeting was attended by Additional Commissioners State Taxes (Adm. & Enf.) Kashmir, Parveez Ahmad Raina and State Taxes Officers of all Circles of Kashmir Division.
The meeting focused on key agenda items, including year-on-year revenue realisation, action taken on reports generated b...
13/04/2026
Srinagar, April 13 (KIP)- Ahead of the commencement of Hajj-26, Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo Saturday visited Hajj House Bemina to conduct an on the site inspection of preparations and arrangements for seamless departure of Hajj-2026 pilgrims.
The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Joint Commissioner SMC, Nuzhat Khurshid, Additional CEO SCCL, Suhail ul Islam, SP West, Imtiyaz Ahmad, Chief Planning Offic...
13/04/2026
Awantipora, April 13 (KIP)- Under the Alumni Connect initiative, the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Islamic University of Science and Technology organized an alumni engagement program on the theme “Research Methodology in Statistics & Mathematics.” The session was conducted by department alumnus Dr. Aamir Ahmad Dar, currently serving as a faculty member at Lovely Professional University.
During the session, Dr. Dar shared valuable insights into research methodology, while also h...
13/04/2026
Awantipora,April 13 (KIP)- As part of academic outreach initiative, students from Government Degree College (GDC), Anantnag, visited the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), on Monday.
During the visit, the students were given a comprehensive tour of the department’s I-Mac equipped Media Lab, Community Radio Station (CRS), Multimedia Studio, Smart Classroom and departmental library. The programme aimed at bridging t...
13/04/2026
Srinagar, April 13 (KIP)- Deputy Inspector General of Police, South Kashmir Range, Javid Iqbal Matoo-IPS, chaired a comprehensive review meeting on crime and UAPA-related cases at the Conference Hall of DPO Anantnag.
The meeting was attended by SSP Anantnag, Amod Ashok Nagpure-IPS, along with SP North Camp Aishmuqam, Rameez Raja, SO to DIG SKR Shri Syed Afaq, besides all SDPOs, DySPs PC's, and SHOs of the district.
During the meeting, a detailed review of ongoing investigations in crim...
13/04/2026
Srinagar, April 13 (KIP)- Continuing its intensified drive against drug trafficking, Police in Pulwama has attached a double storey residential house valued at ₹32,19,000 as per the valuation schedule of the R&B Department, 2022 in Lalhar area of Kakapora, belonging to a convicted narcotics offender.
The action pertains to case FIR No. 42/2018 under section 8/22 of the NDPS Act registered at Police Station Kakapora. The property belongs to Ab Hamid Bhat @ Hamid Puj son of Mohd Ismail re...
12/04/2026
Srinagar, April 12 (KIP)-The Private Schools Association (PSA) organised a grand and historic felicitation ceremony in honour of its Founding President and now Chief Patron, Dr. G.N Var, in recognition of his unparalleled contributions to the private education sector in Jammu & Kashmir.
On the occasion, G.N Var was accorded a warm and emotional welcome with garlands and bouquets, reflecting deep respect and admiration for his visionary leadership. Amid persistent requests and unanimous sup...
12/04/2026
Awantipora,April 12 (KIP)-A high level delegation, led by Shri Harvinder Singh (IAS), Director Employment and Managing Director, Mission Yuva, Jammu & Kashmir, visited the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (CIED–IUST Foundation) at the IUST Innovation Campus, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST).Shri Harvinder Singh and members of the Mission Yuva delegation including Prof Muqbil Burhan, IIM Jammu,Mr Rashid Raina, KAS, interacted with Prof. A. H. Moon, D...
11/04/2026
Anantnag, April 11 (KIP)-A meeting of the Board constituted for scrutiny of objections, representations, and suggestions regarding the GIS-based Draft Master Plan–2042 for Anantnag, Bijbehara, and Mattan towns was held today at DC Office, Anantnag.
The meeting was chaired by the Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Bilal Mohiud Din Bhat and focused on evaluating inputs received from various stakeholders to ensure comprehensive and planned urban development in the region.
Officers including the Direc...
11/04/2026
Srinagar, April 11 (KIP)- A grand farewell ceremony was organised by International Islamic School (IIS), at the Peerbagh, Srinagar campus to honour the outgoing students of Class 10th (Batch 2024 & 2025). A large number of boys and girls participated in the programme with great enthusiasm, making the occasion memorable and meaningful.
The ceremony aimed to appreciate the students' hard work, achievements and encourage them for their future academic journey. Students expressed their grat...
11/04/2026
Srinagar, April 11 (KIP)- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting of the Multi-Disciplinary Committee (MDC) on Traffic Management to review ongoing initiatives and assess measures for streamlining traffic flow and reducing congestion across Srinagar.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, Chief Executive Officer, Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL), Vice Chairpersons of Srinagar Development Authority (SDA) and LCMA, Senior S...
11/04/2026
Srinagar, April 11 (KIP)-Reaffirming its unwavering commitment to maternal health and community welfare, Indian Army’s Chinar Corps organised a special awareness lecture titled “Health, Hygiene & Special Care during Pregnancy” on 11 April 2026 at Uri to mark National Safe Motherhood Day. The initiative sought to sensitise expectant mothers on the importance of personal hygiene, balanced nutrition, regular medical check-ups and the timely recognition of early warning signs during pregnancy, ...
11/04/2026
Srinagar, April 11 (KIP)-is not a ceremonial start but the first step of a transformative march. Let us build a movement so broad, so resolute, and so deeply people-driven that it lays the foundation of a drug-free J&K: LG SinhaContinuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking, Police achieved major success by arresting eight drug peddlers in separate operations in Anantnag, Baramulla & Budgam and recovered huge quantity of contraband substances from their possession.
In Shangus, a r...
11/04/2026
Srinagar, April 11 (KIP)-Continuing its sustained drive against illegal mining, Police have seized four tractors, two tippers and two JCBs involved in the unauthorized extraction and transportation of minerals across different areas of the district Shopian. Besides, a dumper was also seized in Pulwama, loaded with illegally extracted sand. Moreover, 3 tractors were also seized in Anantnag.
During routine patrolling, a police party from Police Post Wachi intercepted a tractor engaged in...
10/04/2026
Kupwara, April 10 (KIP)-On the directions of jailed Member of Parliament from Baramulla, Er Rashid, a delegation of Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) today visited the Kupwara Bus Stand to assess the situation following a recent fire incident in which five vehicles were gutted.
The delegation comprised AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi, Kupwara Constituency Incharge Firdouse Baba, Abrar Rashid (son of MP Er Rashid), District Secretary Dr Firdouse, Lolab Incharge Adv Dawood, along with party memb...
10/04/2026
Awantipora, April 09 (KIP)-The School of Sciences, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), recently commenced its School-level lecture series to promote academic dialogue and contemporary research. The inaugural lecture was held on “Chemotherapy Response in the Context of Intra-Tumour Heterogeneity: A Single Cell Perspective.”
The session was delivered by Dr. Suhail Yousuf, Coordinator, Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences, wherein he highlighted recent ...
10/04/2026
Budgam/Srinagar, April 09 (KIP)-Alamdar Memorial College of Nursing & Medical Technology, Charar-i-Sharief, and Syed Mantaqui Memorial College of Nursing and Medical Technology (SMMCN&MT) celebrated World Health Day with active participation from students and faculty, organizing a series of public health awareness programmes.
The events were held under the global theme “Together for Health: Stand with Science,” emphasizing the importance of evidence-based healthcare and collective responsi...
09/04/2026
Srinagar, April 09 (KIP)-Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Arampora-Bandipora will be observed due to which power supply to Dooru, Dangerpora, Shiva, Mundji, Watlab, Kunusa, Botingoo, Hathlangoo, Tujjar, Harwan and adjoining areas will be affected on 11 April 2026.
Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Kanipora-Pinjora Line will be observed due to which power supply to Arhama, Town, Bongam, Shopian, Pinjoora, Pahnoo, Killora, Imamsahib, Vehil, Nowgam, Reshi...