20/01/2025
Awantipora,January 20 (KIP)- As part of the worldwide celebrations for the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation (IYGP 2025), the Department of Planning & Geomatics, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) in collaboration with the Center of Excellence (CoE) for Glacial Studies at the University of Kashmir, is organizing a high-level brainstorming session on January 21, 2025. The event, themed "Himalayan Cryosphere: Major Research Gaps and Shaping the Roadmap Ahead", will...
20/01/2025
Srinagar, January 20 (KIP)-Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir today warned showroom owners dealing with hand-made craft products to desist from selling machine-made items in the garb of genuine handmade products, failing which strict action under the ambit of Tourist Trade and Quality Control Acts shall be initiated.
In a press statement issued here today, a spokesperson from the Handicrafts and Handloom Department, stated that several complaints have been received by the ...
20/01/2025
Srinagar, January 20 (KIP)- BJP's Jammu and Kashmir spokesman Altaf Thakur expressed his heartfelt condolences on the untimely demise of Sh. Shamsher Singh Manhas Ji, a senior BJP leader, former State President of BJP, and former Rajya Sabha Member.
In his statement, Thakur described the passing of Sh. Manhas as an “irreparable loss” to both the party and the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He praised Manhas Ji’s lifelong commitment to public service and his immense contribution to the better...
20/01/2025
Srinagar, January 20 (KIP)-Hours after a Kashmiri shawl seller, Shafi Khoja from Kupwara district, was brutally attacked by three miscreants, leaving him with multiple bruises all over his body after being punched, slapped, dragged, and then looted in Kapurthala, Punjab, the Punjab Chief Secretary, K.A.P. Sinha, informed the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) that swift action had been taken. The Punjab Police have registered an FIR against the accused, and efforts are underway...
20/01/2025
Srinagar, January 20 (KIP)-The recent decision by the Jammu and Kashmir Transport Department Commissioner to cap e-rickshaw fares at Rs 10 per kilometer per vehicle or Rs 2.50 per kilometer per passenger has sparked widespread discontent among e-rickshaw drivers across the region.
A large number of striking drivers have pointed out that the fixed rates fail to account for the significant rise in their operational costs, including loan installments, maintenance, renewal charges, and other e...
19/01/2025
Pulwama, January 19 (KIP)- Director Agriculture Kashmir, Mohammad Ilyas Khatib today visited 'Hi-tech poly houses' at Tahab Pulwama.
During the visit, the Director underlined the importance of Hitech technology for the development of agriculture sector in the region.
Speaking to different progressive farmers, Khatib highlighted the importance of vertical expansion in vegetable cultivation. He said under holistic agriculture development program HADP, department is working on a special pro...
19/01/2025
Anantnag,January 19 (KIP)-As part of ongoing National Road Safety Month, Transport Commissioner, Vishesh Paul Mahajan, participated in a series of events in Anantnag aimed at enhancing road safety awareness.
The event featured flagging-off students rally with an aim to spread the message of road safety across the district and built a sense of responsibility in inculcating traffic rules right from minorhood.
In addition, the Transport Commissioner inaugurated a special road safety campaig...
18/01/2025
Srinagar,January 18 (KIP)-As part of the 36th National Road Safety Month activities, the Regional Transport Office (RTO) Kashmir, today organised a car rally aimed at promoting road safety awareness.
Transport Commissioner, Vishesh Paul Mahajan, flagged off the rally in presence of RTO Kashmir, Qazi Irfan and other officers and officials.
The event commenced with a pledge ceremony with the participants affirming their commitment towards adhering to road safety norms. This was followed ...
18/01/2025
Rajouri,January 18 (KIP)-Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today visited Badhaal village to meet the bereaved families affected by the tragic deaths of 16 individuals from three families.
Expressing heartfelt condolences, he assured the families of unwavering support from the district administration during this difficult time. Pertinently, Cabinet Ministers Sakeena Itoo and Javed Rana had already visited the village immediately after the first two incidents to provide solace and...
17/01/2025
Srinagar,January 17 (KIP)-To assess ongoing activities, address challenges, and streamline strategies for improved tax compliance and revenue augmentation, Commissioner State Taxes J&K, P.K. Bhat Friday chaired an extensive review meeting of the State Taxes Department, Kashmir Division.
The meeting was attended by Additional Commissioner State Taxes Kashmir, Parveez Ahmad Raina, State Taxes Officers from all circles of Kashmir Division.
Addressing the meeting, the Commissioner State Taxe...
17/01/2025
Awantipora, January 17 (KIP)- In a significant achievement, the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (CIED) at IUST has earned a 4-star ranking (out of 5) at the national level for the second consecutive year. Conferred by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, this honour recognizes IUST’s exceptional contribution to promoting innovation and startups in the country, with a focus on Jammu and Kashmir.
IUST has been a pioneer in establishing a comprehensive f...
16/01/2025
Srinagar, January 16 (KIP)- Police in Kulgam have solved a theft case and recovered a stolen vehicle besides, apprehended an accused individual involved in the commission of crime.
On 09/01/2025, Police Station Qazigund received a written complaint from Azam Khan son of Mohd Ismail Khan resident of Ramban A/P Nawa, stating therein that his vehicle bearing registration number JK13A-4716, parked near Jamia masjid Nawa has been stolen.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 08/2025 under relevant ...
16/01/2025
Srinagar, January 16 (Scoop News)-Police in Srinagar have apprehended an individual involved in the sale of counterfeit gold ornaments.
On 09/01/2025, a written complaint was lodged at Police Station Nowhatta by an individual namely Nisar Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Bindoo Kokernag, at present living in Srinagar & working as a storekeeper at Lalmandi Srinagar, stating therein that he had purchased gold ornaments from one Mehraj Din Qazi, the proprietor of M/S Soliya Ornaments in Bijbihara. Upo...
14/01/2025
Srinagar, January 14 (KIP)- In its ongoing process to address the grievances of general public, police in Kulgam facilitated PCPG meetings at Police Station Kulgam, Police Post Frisal, Police Post Mirbazar and at Village Humpathri, DH Pora.
These meetings were chaired by respective jurisdictional officers and were attended by respectable citizens including Market Associations, Auqaf Bodies, Chowkidars, Numberdars, youth and other representatives of Sangus, Kaharwath, Town Kulgam, Frisal, C...
13/01/2025
Srinagar, January 13 (KIP)-Director Animal Husbandry Department, Kashmir, Dr Parvinder Sudan today reviewed the physical and financial progress achieved under various schemes including CAPEX (Capital Expenditure), Holistic Agricultural Development Programme, Central Sector Schemes and NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) during the current financial year.
The meeting aimed to evaluate the implementation status of these programs and ensure that objectives are being m...
13/01/2025
Srinagar, January 13 (KIP)- Registration Department Jammu and Kashmir Monday organized a one day orientation program on the registration processes in Jammu and Kashmir at TRC Srinagar.
The training programme was attended by AIGR Kashmir, Riyaz Ahmad Wani, Sub Registrars of Kashmir Division along-with their staff, experts from SDU NIC Pune and Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd, Stamp vendors, Deed writers etc.
During the orientation program, detailed discussions were held regarding ...