Kashmir News

NIT Srinagar receives ISRO funding of ₹26.25 lakh for research on extreme weather forecasting tool

04/11/2025
Srinagar, November 04 (KIP)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has received funding approval from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under its RESPOND Programme for a major research project titled “Development of Nowcasting Tool for Extreme Weather Events (Thunderstorms and Cloud Burst) Using Surface and Satellite Measurements Over Orographically Complex Region of India.” The project will be led by Dr. Sandeep Samantaray, Assistant Professor in the Department ...

J&K ACB Registers FIR in Illegal Petrol Pump Construction Case in Budgam

04/11/2025
Srinagar, November 04 (KIP)-Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau registered a case under FIR No. 21/2025 at Police Station, ACB Srinagar following a verification conducted on the basis of a complaint received from inhabitants of village Arigam, Budgam. The verification revealed that one individual, Ali Mohammad Khan S/o Sonaullah Khan R/o Arigam Budgam, had constructed a petrol pump on Kahcharaie land at Arigam in June 2020, on the basis of a license issued by the competent authority ...

Director Information, DIPR Employees condole demise of Senior Journalist Tariq Bhat

04/11/2025
Jammu, November 04 (KIP)-Director Information, Nitish Rajora has expressed deep grief over the death of Veteran and Accredited journalist Tariq Ahmad Bhat, calling his demise an irreparable loss to Kashmir’s journalistic fraternity. In his condolence message, the Director Information said that Bhat was an Accredited Journalist with DIPR and his professionalism and integrity is known across the Journalistic circles. He added that the passing of Bhat has created a deep void in media fra...

Karra launches Ghar Ghar Dastak - Har Ghar Dastak in Block President’s Conclave

04/11/2025
Srinagar,November 04 (KIP)-Ghar-Ghar Dastak, Har-Ghar Dastak is not mere a slogan, it is a reiteration of Congress Party’s strong urge for restoration of complete Statehood to J&K. Under the movement district presidents, especially block presidents, will reach out to every household in blocks, Panchayats to seek their full cooperation in its (Congress) endeavors to bring back lost dignity and honour to J&K. The Congress Party is committed to take the Statehood fight to logical conclusion. ...

Ashok Koul prompts Budgam voters to choose development and stability with BJP

04/11/2025
Budgam, November 04 (KIP)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, accompanied by Hakeem Ruhalla Gazi, Mohammad Aqeel, and Imtiaz Ahmad, conducted a series of organizational meetings in Budgam to garner support for the BJP candidate Aga Syed Mohsin in the ongoing Budgam Assembly by-election. The meetings were held at Ichigam-B (Booth No. 170), Qazibagh (Booth No. 163), and several adjoining areas, witnessing enthusiastic participation of loc...

Rich tributes paid to war Heroes

03/11/2025
Srinagar, November 03 (KIP)- Rich tributes were paid today to our bravehearts, who made the supreme sacrifice fighting a Fidayeen attack by terrorists in 1999. In a solemn and poignant ceremony held at the Public Relations Office, Badami Bagh Cantonment in Srinagar, all ranks of the Public Relations Office, paid rich tributes to Major P Purushottam, Subedar Brahm Dass Sharma and four other soldiers, who were killed fighting terrorists on this day in 1999. Major P Purushottam, who was poste...

DC Bandipora approves 82 cases under Mission YUVA

03/11/2025
Bandipora, November 03 (KIP)- The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today chaired a meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) to review and approve cases under Mission YUVA at the Mini Secretariat, Bandipora. During the meeting, 106 cases were presented, out of which 82 were approved by the Committee after detailed scrutiny. The rest of the cases were ordered to be reconsidered and referred back to the concerned departments for detailed feasibility rep...

Ashok Koul leads intensive booth-level campaign in Budgam for BJP candidate Aga Syed Mohsin

03/11/2025
Budgam, November 03 (KIP)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir General Secretary (Organization), Ashok Koul, conducted a series of organizational meetings in various areas of Budgam Assembly Constituency to intensify the campaign in support of BJP candidate Aga Syed Mohsin for the upcoming by-election. Ashok Koul held interactive sessions with party workers at Badgam Arith-A (Booth No. 15), Badgam Narbal-B (Booth No. 10), and Badgam Sozeith Goripora-A (Booth No. 3), besides address...

95,000 candidates to write class 10th examination

02/11/2025
Srinagar, November 02 (KIP)-As many as 994 examination centres have been set-up to facilitate Annual examination of nearly 95,000 students of class 10th across Kashmir Division and winter zone areas of Jammu Division beginning on November, 3. This was stated in a statement issued by J&K BOSE today, mentioning that the timing of the examination will be 11 AM to 2 PM. While 68,804 students belong to 10 districts of Kashmir Division, 25,224 belong to winter zone areas of Jammu Division fal...

95,000 candidates to write class 10th examination

02/11/2025
Srinagar, November 02 (KIP)-As many as 994 examination centres have been set-up to facilitate Annual examination of nearly 95,000 students of class 10th across Kashmir Division and winter zone areas of Jammu Division beginning on November, 3. This was stated in a statement issued by J&K BOSE today, mentioning that the timing of the examination will be 11 AM to 2 PM. While 68,804 students belong to 10 districts of Kashmir Division, 25,224 belong to winter zone areas of Jammu Division fal...

Power Shutdown by KPDCL

02/11/2025
Srinagar, November 02 (KIP)-According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, power shutdown of 33 KV Badampora Wangipora and 33 KV Badampora Army Hakbara line will be observed due to which Batwina, Wangipora, Nowgam, Hakbara, Hajin, and Madwan Army receiving stations shall remain off while power supply to Batwina, Nowgam, Wangipora, Zazna, Ahan, Waskura, Kharbugh, Sumbal, Nesbal, Hajin, Preng, Madwan, Banyari, Hakbara, Chandergeer and adjoining areas will be affected from 09:30 AM to 03...

Police arrests 02 drug peddlers in Shopian; Contraband substances recovered

02/11/2025
Srinagar, November 02 (KIP)- Police in Shopian have arrested two drug peddlers in separate operations and recovered contraband substances from their possession. A police party of Police Post Keegam at a checkpoint established at Marhenz Chowk, arrested a drug peddler identified as Zubair Ahmad Dar resident of Sunsamil Pulwama. During search, 500 grams of Charas was recovered from his possession. In a separate incident at Zainapora Nagard Axis, a police party intercepted a drug peddler i...

BJP intensifies campaign momentum, Ashok Koul leads series of meetings in Budgam

02/11/2025
Budgam, November 02 (KIP)-The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its campaign for the Budgam Assembly constituency by-election, with Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), J&K BJP, leading a series of impactful meetings across multiple booths in the area. Ashok Koul, accompanied by senior party leaders including Hakeem Ruhalla, District President Budgam, Imtiyaz Bhat, Sheikh Bashir, and Sunita Raina, visited Booth No. 71 at Hakarmulla Budgam, Booth Nos. A.B 36 & 37 at Wahp...

CUKashmir holds DIC’s Steering Committee Meeting

02/11/2025
Ganderbal, November 02 (KIP)- The Steering Committee Meeting of the Design Innovation Centre (DIC), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) was held at varsity’s Green Campus here on Saturday, with Vice Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath in chair. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. A Ravinder Nath, outlined his vision for strengthening the DIC and emphasized the importance of integrating its activities with the upcoming School of Interdisciplinary and Vocational Studies. He reiterated the ne...

J&K police secures life imprisonment (conviction) in a brutal murder case in Ganderbal

02/11/2025
Srinagar, November 01 (KIP)-In a significant achievement towards ensuring justice and upholding the rule of law, J&K Police has successfully secured conviction in a brutal murder case. The accused, Abdul Majeed Khan son of Abdul Ahad Khan resident of Gounchi Mohalla, Akhal Kangan, involved in FIR No. 50/2020 U/S 302, 201 IPC of Police Station Kangan, has been sentenced to Life Imprisonment by the Hon’ble Sessions Court Ganderbal. The case pertains to the heinous crime wherein the accused w...

JKUPSA Delegation Meets Secretary School Education Ram Niwas Sharma

02/11/2025
Srinagar, November 01 (KIP)-A delegation of the Jammu Kashmir Unaided Private Schools Association (JKUPSA), led by its President Showkat Chowdhary, met with Ram Niwas Sharma (IAS), Secretary, J&K School Education Department at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar, to discuss several long-pending issues affecting private schools across the Union Territory. The delegation comprised Iqbal Beigh, Suhail Jan and Javaid Iqbal, along with representatives from some private schools. From the government ...

Hakeem Yaseen Slams NC Govt for Assembly Inaction; Says Dual Governance Hurting People of J&K

02/11/2025
Srinagar, November 01 (KIP)-President of the People’s Democratic Front (PDF) and former minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Saturday strongly criticized the recently concluded Jammu and Kashmir Assembly session, describing it as “a complete disappointment” for the people who had high hopes for decisive governance and relief measures. Yaseen said that despite being the first full-fledged assembly session after a long gap, the proceedings failed to address any major issues concerning t...

K2K Cycling Expedition Flagged Off from Srinagar

01/11/2025
Srinagar, November 01 (KIP)- The much-awaited Kashmir to Kanyakumari (K2K) Cycling Expedition was ceremoniously flagged off today from TRC Stadium, Srinagar, by Secretary, Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council, Nuzhat Gul. The event marks the celebration of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary, symbolizing the spirit of national integration and unity that the Iron Man of India envisioned. A total of 150 cyclists from across India have embarked on this remarkable journey, includin...

DC Budgam highlights role of Design, Innovation, and Craft Revival in Youth Empowerment

01/11/2025
Budgam, November 01 (KIP)-The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Srinagar today held its Convocation Ceremony for the graduating batch of 2021–2025 at the institute’s campus auditorium. The event marked a significant milestone for students from the departments of Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, and Master’s in Fashion Management, who gathered with faculty members, parents, and dignitaries to celebrate the culmination of their academic journey. The ceremony was graced b...

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebration (150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel)

01/11/2025
Srinagar, October 31 (KIP)- As part of the nationwide celebrations commemorating the 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and observance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, J&K Police organised various events including Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Pledge, Run for Unity, Photo Exhibitions, Awareness Programme, Plantation Drives in Srinagar, Bandipora, Kulgam & Baramulla. In Srinagar, J&K Police organised a “Run for Unity” at Ghanta Ghar Lal-chowk today. The event was flagged off by ADGP Armed S...

CUKashmir VC flags off Vigilance Awareness Rally

01/11/2025
Ganderbal, October 31 (KIP)- Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) today joined hands with the Jammu and Kashmir’s anti-graft body, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), and organized a Vigilance Awareness Rally as part of the ongoing Vigilance Awareness Week-2025. The rally, themed “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility,” was flagged off by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, from the university’s Green Campus here. Registrar, Prof. Nisar Ahmad Mir, Dean Students, Welfare, Prof. Irfan ...

JKPCC remembers Indira Gandhi on her Martyrdom Day

01/11/2025
Srinagar,October 31 (KIP)-J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Friday recollected the supreme sacrifices and selfless services of Indira Gandhi towards the Nation, saluting her bravery, political wisdom and leadership qualities. JKPCC also paid rich tributes to Sardar Vallabhai Patel on his birth anniversary, terming him a man of integrity. JKPCC President Tariq Hameed Karra alongwith CLP Leader and AICC General Secretary G.A.Mir and other Senior Leaders paid floral tributes to I...

DC Ganderbal Flags Off Pad Yatra (Unity March) Organised by My Bharat Ganderbal

01/11/2025
Ganderbal, October 31 (KIP)-My Bharat Ganderbal today organised a Pad Yatra (Unity March) from the Central University of Kashmir’s Main Campus to the Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple, Tullamulla, as part of the nationwide celebrations marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, attended as the Chief Guest and formally flagged off the Unity March, which witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 800 students, youth volunte...

NIT Srinagar organises joint run on National Unity Day and Vigilance Awareness Week

01/11/2025
Srinagar, October 31 (KIP)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Friday organized a Joint Run for Unity to commemorate Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) and to observe Vigilance Awareness Week 2025, which is being celebrated across the country to promote transparency, integrity, and accountability in public life. The event, held to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India, aimed to reaffirm the values of national integration, ...

LoP Sunil Sharma Slams NC Government for Running Away from Public Issues in Assembly Session

01/11/2025
Srinagar, , October 31 (KIP)-Leader of Opposition in Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Sunil Sharma, launched a sharp attack on the government, accusing it of running away from public issues and showing complete lack of preparedness during the ongoing Assembly session. Sharma said the people of Jammu & Kashmir had high expectations that the government would present clear answers on pressing matters such as unemployment, development, power crisis, and public welfare, but instead, the ministers failed t...

JKTPO organizes Export Awareness cum E-Commerce On-boarding drive at Srinagar

30/10/2025
Srinagar, October 30 (KIP)-The Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization organized Export Awareness cum E-Commerce On-boarding drive as per the scheduled activities for the year 2025-26. The workshop, organized in collaboration with the District Administration Srinagar, One District One Product (ODOP) Team, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and GeM, aims to empower local MSMEs,...

FSW of D&FCO issues prohibition orders to 5 butchers for Violating FSS Rules & Regulations

30/10/2025
Srinagar, October 30 (KIP)-Ensuring strong cognizance of the Hygiene and Sanitary violations by the Retail Meat Shops, the Food Safety Wing (FSW) of the Drugs and Food Control Organization (D&FCO), J&K has taken strict action against 05 fresh meat sellers who were found keeping carcasses of meat hanging outside the shops at Hazooribagh and Nowgam by issuance of prohibition orders by Designated Officer in District Srinagar. These Butchers were found repetitive offenders violating the FSS Rule...

DC Srinagar finalizes arrangements for celebration of upcoming Prakash Diwas of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

30/10/2025
Srinagar, October 30 (KIP)-In connection with celebrations of Prakash Diwas of Guru Nanak Dev Ji being celebrated on 5th November, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Thursday chaired a meeting here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex to review the arrangements being made by all line Departments aimed to ensure smooth and seamless conduct of the celebrations marking the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The meeting was attended by Additional District Deve...

IUST Observes Vigilance Week in Collaboration with ACB

30/10/2025
Awantipora,October 30 (KIP)-Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) is observing Vigilance Week for which a special program was held in the campus today in collaboration with the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) J&K. In his address as Chief guest, Prof. A.H. Moon, Dean of Academic Affairs, emphasized on the critical role of academia in fostering good governance and upholding principles of integrity across all sectors. Dr. Zahoor Ahmad, Senior S...

NC–PDP Fixed Match Exposed in Assembly, They Are ‘Bhai Bhai’: Altaf Thakur

30/10/2025
Srinagar, October 30 (KIP)-BJP Jammu and Kashmir spokesman Altaf Thakur on Thursday launched a blistering attack on the National Conference (NC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), alleging that the two parties have once again joined hands in a “fixed match” inside the Assembly. “People of Jammu and Kashmir should now understand that the NC and PDP are bhai bhai. Their political rivalry is nothing but a stage drama meant to fool the public. When it comes to protecting their personal and...