Kashmir News

NHM releases ranking of Public Health facilities on JK e Sahaj for June

26/07/2024
Srinagar, July 26 (KIP)-Jammu and Kashmir National Health Mission today released ranking of Public Health facilities on Hospital Management Information System (JK e Sahaj) for the month of June 2024. In the category of New GMCs of Associated Hospitals of Government Medical Colleges, the first rank has been clinched by Government Medical College, Kathua followed by Government Medical College, Udhampur, GMC Rajouri, Government Medical College Baramulla and GMC Doda. In the category of ...

Police arrests drug peddler in Kulgam; Huge quantity of contraband substances recovered

26/07/2024
Srinagar, July 26 (KIP)-Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police have arrested a drug peddler in Kulgam and recovered huge quantity of contraband substance from his possession. Acting on specific information regarding hoarding of contraband substance in Shopping Complex at Nipora. Acting promptly, a special team led by IC PP Mirbazar under the close supervision of SDPO Qazigund was constituted. The special team raided the suspected place (Shopping ...

Police arrests drug peddler in Sopore: Psychotropic substances recovered

26/07/2024
Srinagar, July 26 (KIP)- Continuing its commitment to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police arrested drug peddler in Sopore and recovered Psychotropic substances from him possession. Acting on specific information received from reliable sources regarding marketing of drugs in Model Town D. Acting swiftly, SSP Sopore Smt. Divya D-IPS formed a police team headed by SDPO Sopore Shri. Sarfaraz Bashir-JKPS and SHO PS Sopore Insp. Ayaz Gellani assisted by Executive Magistrate Te...

Leaders of opposition political parties to meet at Jammu on August 7

26/07/2024
Srinagar, July 26 (KIP)- Leaders of opposition parties are scheduled to meet on 7th August, 2024 at Hotel Radisson, Narwal Jammu to discuss the issue of amendments to Transaction of Business of the Government of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Rules 2019. All the leaders of opposition parties have been requested to attend this meeting said in a statement issued to Press by Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) General Secretary M.Y. Tarigami.

Zafar Iqbal Highlights Political Challenges and Urges Unity Among Regional Parties

25/07/2024
Srinagar, July 25 (KIP)-A meeting of Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party Zone Shopian was held today at the district office under the chairmanship of Zonal President and DDC Kellar Chaudhry Fazal Din. Out of 107 zonal and block committee office bearers and members, 83 attended the meeting, with some district-level guest office bearers also specially participating. On this occasion, the special guest and the party's state vice president, as well as in-charge of District Shopian, Zafar Iqbal Manha...

D C Kupwara chairs mega Block Diwas at border area Keran

25/07/2024
Kupwara, July 25 (KIP)-In order to ensure good governance at the door steps of people and to take stock of progress of developmental activities in Keran, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today chaired the proceedings of mega Block Diwas at Higher Secondary School ground Keran. District Officers, Engineers, Sectoral Officers, Tehsil level officers, prominent citizens and a large number of local residents from different villages of Keran attended the public out-reach progr...

Army’s intervention prevents spread of massive fire at Boniyar main Market in Baramulla

25/07/2024
Srinagar, July 25 (KIP)- A massive fire broke out in the main market of Boniyar in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in endangering damage to persons and their shops& stores. However, the swift response of the Indian Army and Police played a crucial role in controlling the fire and preventing any loss of life. Upon receiving reports of the fire, the Indian Army, stationed at Boniyar, immediately mobilised their resources, including water dozers, fire extinguishers a...

Revenue Department Udhampur organizes plantation drive at Devika Ghat

24/07/2024
Udhampur,July 24 (KIP)-To mark the celebration of Van Mahotsav, the Revenue Department organized a plantation drive at Devika Ghat. Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Saloni Rai, who was the chief guest, also took part in the plantation drive. The event saw the active participation of Additional Deputy Commissioner Joginder Singh Jasrotia and other officials. Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner lauded the efforts of the Revenue Department in organizing the event and involving variou...

DC Srinagar convenes Public Outreach Programme at Zainakote

24/07/2024
Srinagar, July 24 (KIP)- In a significant step towards addressing public grievances and enhancing grassroots governance, a public outreach programme as part of Government’s ambitious weekly Block Diwas initiative was on Wednesday convened at Zainakote area of Srinagar City. The event, presided over by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat witnessed active participation from Officers from various government departments, local representatives, and public from all ...

DC Budgam reviews progress under District Capex Plan

24/07/2024
Budgam, July 24 (KIP)- The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Akshay Labroo Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the progress of works under the District Capex Plan. The DC emphasized the need for efficiency in the project lifecycle, exhorting officials to expedite the estimation and tendering processes within the shortest possible time. He stressed on timely completion of all developmental works, so as to prevent any public inconvenience and to ensure optimal utilization of resources av...

Department of Communication and Journalism,CUK commemorates National Broadcasting Day

24/07/2024
Ganderbal, July 24 (KIP)-The Department of Communication and Journalism (DCJ), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) Tuesday commemorated the National Broadcasting Day. In his message, Vice-Chancellor Prof. A. Ravinder Nath said “The Day serves as a reminder of the enduring legacy and continued importance of radio as a medium of mass communication in India”. He emphasized the importance of the day to celebrate the rich history of broadcasting and its impact on society. Congratulating t...

Principal Secretary APD reviews functioning of F&V Terminal Markets

23/07/2024
Srinagar, July 23 (KIP)- Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Department (APD), Shailendra Kumar today held a detailed meeting with Presidents of terminal Fruit and Vegetable Market Associations of J&K to review their functioning and assess overall development scenario. Secretary in Agriculture Production Department, Secretary Technical Agriculture Production Department, Managing Director JKHPMC, Directors of Horticulture Kashmir/Jammu, FA /CAO Horticulture, Joint Director Planning...

ARI&T department conducts inspection of Horticulture Directorate

23/07/2024
Srinagar, July 23 (KIP)- Administrative Reforms Inspections and Trainings Department, conducted a comprehensive administrative inspection of the Directorate of Horticulture Kashmir. The inspection team was led by Dr. Kabir Dar, Secretary Technical Administrative, Reforms, Inspections and Trainings Department along with other senior officials. Administrative inspections are crucial for assessing the operational efficiency of government departments, They help evaluate the implementation...

J&K to organize Swachhta Pakhawada from 1 to 15 August

23/07/2024
Srinagar, July 23 (KIP)- Jammu and Kashmir will organize Swacchta Pakhwada over two weeks from 1st August to 15th August 2024 with greater public participation to emphasise on sanitation, sustainability and cleanliness. In line with directions of the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha the Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj in coordination with various departments and Districts Administration has planned a series of programmes for cleanliness and sanitation initiatives with invo...

MSME DFO organises one-week Management Development Program with special focus on GeM Portal

22/07/2024
Srinagar, July 22 (KIP)-The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Field Office Branch MSME DFO Srinagar, in collaboration with Greenovator Incubation Foundation (GIF), NIT Srinagar, commenced a week-long specialized Management Development Program from today. The program, aimed at enhancing Business Marketing Management skills with a focus on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Portal, witnessed enthusiastic participation from MSMEs in both manufacturing and service sectors...

DC Srinagar reviews arrangements for celebration of Independence -Day, 2024

22/07/2024
Srinagar, July 22 (KIP)-In order to ensure smooth celebration of forthcoming Independence-Day, 2024 in the District, the Deputy Commissioner (DC), Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Monday convened a meeting of Officers from Civil and Police Administration at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex, here. At the outset, the DC reviewed in detail the arrangements/preparatory activities to be put in place by the respective Departments for seamless celebration of the national event, as Srin...

Police launches 24x7 Women Help Line numbers in Anantnag

22/07/2024
Srinagar, July 22 (KIP)- In a significant initiative taken by Police in Anantnag to reach out to the women in distress and to ensure the safety & well-being of women in the district, established a 24x7 Women Help Desk mobile numbers at seven Police Stations of the district. The Help Desk, manned by dedicated female Police Officers, aims to provide a platform for all women (married or unmarried) to report any problems related to their daily lives. The Help Desk will address issues such as d...

Shabnam Kamili convenes Public Outreach Programme in Ganderbal

22/07/2024
Ganderbal,July 22 (KIP)-As part of government's ambitious public outreach program, Secretary ARI and Trainings Department, Shabnam Kamili, today visited Ganderbal and convened a Public Darbar to assess and address the issues and grievances of the people. The event, held at Government Boys Higher Secondary School Manigam, saw substantial public participation, including DDC member Lar and delegations from various adjoining areas. These delegations presented their grievances and demands, seekin...

Afreen Barkat felicitated with "Human Rights Nobel Award" 2024 for Social and Cultural work

22/07/2024
Srinagar, July 22 (KIP)-In a proud , inspirational event on July 21, 2024, a young girl from Srinagar received the prestigious Human Rights Nobel Award 2024 for her outstanding achievements in her field. The Award was presented by the Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha). Er. Gulam Ali Khatana and Waqaf Chairperson of J&K Darakshan Andrabi in a grand ceremony at Tagore Hall, Srinagar which was organised by the Global Human Rights Trust India. Afreen Barkat, a 24-year-old girl from Alamga...

MVD Bandipora conducts Enforcement Drive on Srinagar-Bandipora Highway

21/07/2024
Bandipora, July 21 (KIP)- Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) Bandipora, under the guidance of ARTO Bandipora, Anees Ahmad conducted enforcement drive on the Srinagar-Bandipora highway. The enforcement drive was part of ongoing efforts to enhance road safety and enforce traffic regulations in the region. During the drive, a total of 95 vehicles were inspected. As a result, 20 vehicles were issued on-the-spot e-challans for various violations identified during the checking. Additionally, docume...

JKSA thanks MEA for facilitating return of stranded Kashmiri student

21/07/2024
Jammu/Srinagar, July 21 (KIP)-The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association here on sunday expressed gratitude to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for their prompt intervention in facilitating the return of Hadiya Rafiq, a medical student stranded in Bangladesh due to passport theft issue. In a statement, National President of the Association Ummar Jamal, thanked the MEA for their swift action in helping Hadiya Rafiq, an MBBS student at the Diabetic Association Medical College in Farid...

Stop Corporatisation of Apple Industry and Put 100% Import Duty

21/07/2024
Kulgam,July 21 (KIP)-The two days National Coordination Committee Meeting and Public meeting of Apple Farmers Federation of India successfully concluded at Chawalgam, Kulgam today. The meeting was presided over by Rakesh Singha, the National Co-coordinator and Former MLA from Himachal Pradesh. Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami, National Coordinator placed the Report. Members from Jammu Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand attended. The report adopted demanded immediate as well as polic...

JKAACL condoles demise of Bharat Singh Manhas

20/07/2024
Srinagar, July 20 (KIP)- The J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages today held a condolence at its headquarters, Lal Mandi, Srinagar, to pay homage to Secretary, J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, Bharat Singh Manhas, who passed away here yesterday evening after a brief illness. Principal Secretary, Culture Department, Suresh Kumar Gupta, and other officers and officials conveyed sympathies with the bereaved family. They prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul. A JKAS...

228 Bank Recovery cases settled amicably in Special Lok Adalat

20/07/2024
Srinagar, July 20 (KIP)- Under the patronage of Justice Tashi Rabstan, Chief Justice (Acting), High Court of J&K and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief & Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority) and under the able guidance of Justice Sindhu Sharma, Chairperson, High Court Legal Services Committee, a Special Lok Adalat was organized throughout the UT of J&K today on Saturday, July20, 2024 with special emphasis on amicable settlement of Bank Recovery Cases that were pending disposal before variou...

PDP Leader Rafique Rather demands age relaxation and fee reduction for JK Police aspirants

20/07/2024
Srinagar, July 20 (KIP)-People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader, Spokesperson Rafique Rather, has urged LG Administration to condider age relaxation for aspirants of the recently advertised posts in Police Department by JKSSRB, In view of the prolonged gap in advertisement of these posts and the prevailing unemployment crisis, Rather has also urged the authorities for reduction in application fees as well. Rafique Rather said that many aspiring candidates, due to the prolonged delay in the ...

Health Awareness and Screening Program Organized by IUS

20/07/2024
Awantipora, July 20 (KIP)-As part of a community concern and under the PURSE project supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), through the University Health Centre and PURSE Program team organized a Health Awareness and Screening Program in Awantipora today. The program saw active participation from the local residents, especially women who interacted with the University team comprising Medical Officer ...

Kargil Vijay Diwas,Chinar Corps organizes a Quiz Competition at Lambada Bagh

20/07/2024
Srinagar, July 20 (KIP)- In commemoration of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Chinar Corps organised a Quiz Competition at Badami Bagh Cantonment on 19 July 2024. The event aimed to honour the valour and sacrifice of the brave soldiers, who fought in the Kargil War. Six distinguished teams of the Chinar Corps participanted in the event while over 300 school children and Chinar Warriors were enriched while being in attendance. The Quiz was hosted by Colonel Vembu Shankar, SC (Retd), a renowned exper...

VC, DDC Kupwara inaugurates macadamisation work on vital road in Lolab

19/07/2024
Kupwara, July 19 (KIP)-The Vice Chairperson, District Development Council, Kupwara, Haji Farooq Ahmed Mir on Friday inaugurated macadamization on the much awaited ‘Gungbugh to Chandigam–Diver’ road under PMGSY Batch-3rd. Executive Engineer PMGSY, AEE and other engineers were present on the occasion. Upgradation and maintenance of Gungbugh to Chandigam-Diver road project approved under (batch 3rd) with a tender cost of Rs.28 crore will get 30 ft wide road and madadmisation of up to 23 ft...

Unilateral lawmaking and political encroachment threaten to alienate the youth:Rafi Mir

19/07/2024
Pahalgam,July 19 (KIP)- Rafi Ahmad Mir, former MLA Pahalgam and General Secretary of J&K Apni Party addressed a worker’s convention at Sallar Pahalgam. Mir demanded that the government of India must subscribe to democratic traditions in today's government business. Mir said “The arbitrary imposition of laws in Jammu and Kashmir threatens to alienate the youth.” Speaking at a workers' convention in Sallar Pahalgam, Mir emphasized the paramountcy of respecting the people’s verdict and re...

Waheed Parra seeks SIT probe into mysterious death of Abid Manzoor Dar

19/07/2024
Srinagar, July 19 (KIP)-People's Democratic Party (PDP) Youth President Waheed Ur Rehman Parra on Friday visited the family of Abid Manzoor Dar in Barsoo Awantipora. Dar's body was recovered from the river Jhelum after being missing for three days. Parra extended his deepest condolences to the bereaved family and assured them of his full support during this difficult time. I share the grief of the bereaved family and pray to Almighty to give them the courage to bear the loss. During his vi...