Kashmir News

Students from Delhi Public School Anantnag visited Police Station Awantipora

30/04/2025
Srinagar, April 30 (KIP)-Police Awantipora today organised a visit of Students of Delhi Public School Anantnag to Police Station Awantipora. The aim of the programme was to familiarise the students with the working of Police. SHO Police Station Awantipora Shri Atif Zahoor DySP (P) briefed the students about the police station work and also about the role of police in the society. The participating students were given the idea about Police Department, its Ranks, functioning and Policing e...

Power Shutdown

30/04/2025
Srinagar, , April 30 (KIP)- According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out Branch Cutting and necessary Stabilization works, shutdown of various 33KV lines shall be carried out which shall affect power supply to several areas. Shutdown of 33KV Sopore line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Sopore-I and Sadiq Colony shall remain off while power supply to Sopore, Sadiq Colony and adjoining areas will be affected from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM o...

Harwan valley shall adversely be affected under 48- tourist restrictions: Farooq Renzushah

30/04/2025
Srinagar, April 30 (KIP)- The chairman Kashmir khwaja Farooq Renzushah while commenting on latest Tourism Department advisory on 48- restrictions imposed on various tourist destinations in kashmir. He said no doubt protection of tourists after most tragic massacre in Baisoron valley pahalgam has become paramount for not only administration but for entire kashmir society also. He treated certain restrictions in Bangus valley or Tosamaidan justified being nearer to indo pak Border but havin...

Kashmiri Pandits and Non-Muslim migrant labourers in the crosshairs of TRF retaliation: KPSS

30/04/2025
Srinagar, April 30 (KIP )-The Kashmiri Pandit Sangarash Samiti (KPSS) is seriously concerned and pained to the core with the recent intelligence reports, published in national news portal “The New India Express”, suggesting an imminent danger to Kashmiri Pandits and non-Muslim migrant labourers in the Kashmir Valley. KPSS in a press statement said that the news of The Resistance Front (TRF) orchestrating targeted retaliatory strikes — in the wake of the razing of nine terror-affiliated house...

DC Kupwara reviews progress of PM Surya Ghar – Muft Bijli Yojana

29/04/2025
Kupwara, April 29 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan, today chaired a detailed review meeting to assess the implementation progress of the PM Surya Ghar (Muft Bijli Yojana) in the district. Speaking on the occasion, DC laid strong emphasis on proactive coordination among all departments to ensure speedy processing of applications and maximize outreach of the scheme. She directed the concerned to organize joint awareness camps involving KPDCL, vendors, bankers, and oth...

Baramulla achieves TB Mukt status in 242 Panchayats

29/04/2025
Baramulla,April 29 (KIP)- Baramulla district marked a major achievement in its fight against tuberculosis, as 242 out of 402 panchayats were declared ‘TB Mukt Panchayat 2024’ under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP). Among these, 106 panchayats received Silver Status and 136 received Bronze Status in recognition of their sustained efforts in TB detection, treatment, and community engagement. The milestone was celebrated at a special award ceremony organized by the D...

IUST Organized Program on National Credit Framework

29/04/2025
Awantipora, April 29 (KIP)- As part of the ongoing NEP Lecture Series, the Office of the Dean, School of Sciences, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organized a lecture titled National Credit Framework: An Overview. The session was delivered by Dr. Peer Bilal Ahmad, Head, Department of Mathematical Sciences and Director, Directorate of Internal Quality Assurance (DIQA), IUST. The lecture offered a detailed and insightful exposition of the National Credit Framework...

Power Shutdown

28/04/2025
Srinagar, April 28 (KIP)-According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out installation and repairing the 33 KV Isolators along the line route and other stabilization works, shutdown of 33KV Nehalpora Markundal line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Stations at Markundal, Naidkhai, Shahgund, Aglar shall remain off while power supply to Markundal, Naidkhai, Shahgund, Ankhul, Gundboon will be affected from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM on 29 April, 2025. Simil...

J&K Hajj Committee notifies schedule for collection of Travel documents for intending Hajj Pilgrims

28/04/2025
Srinagar, April 28 (KIP)-As per J&K Haj Committee notice, all the intending Haj Pilgrims of District Srinagar can collect their travel documents from Haj House, Bemina Srinagar as per the details given below, after production of Passport Receipt and Haj Arrangement Dues Slip during office working hours. Selected Haj pilgrims featuring from Cover No. 3 to 1396, can collect travel documents on 1st May 2025 while those falling in between 1398 to 2048 can obtain documents on 2nd May 2025. M...

Chairperson DDC Baramulla convenes meeting

28/04/2025
Baramulla, April 28 (KIP)-Chairperson District Development Council (DDC) Baramulla, Safina Baig, today chaired a council meeting at Dak Bungalow, Baramulla to review the progress of developmental activities and discuss issues concerning the district’s overall growth and welfare. The meeting witnessed the presence of DDC members, senior district officers and sectoral heads. A detailed sector-wise review was conducted covering key areas including health, education, rural development, public...

Public demands, dev. priorities discussed at District Capex planning meet at Bandipora

28/04/2025
Bandipora, April 28 (KIP)- In order to discuss the formulation of the District Capex Budget Plan for the financial year 2025-26, a meeting was today jointly chaired by Chairman, District Development Council (DDC) Bandipora, Ab Gani Bhat, and Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri held at the Mini Secretariat Bandipora. The meeting was attended by Vice Chairperson DDC, Kousar Shafeeq; DDC Members, Chief Planning Officer (CPO), District Officers of various departments, and oth...

IUST inaugurates "Training of Trainers" Programme on Optical Fibre Communication

28/04/2025
Awantipora,April 28 (KIP)- Islamic University of Science and Technology inaugurated a week-long "Training of Trainers" programme aimed at advancing expertise in Optical Fibre Communication technologies. The programme, organized by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering in collaboration with the Kalam Academy of Skill and Training (KAST), was formally launched by Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice Chancellor. The intensive skilling initiative is designed to upskill traine...

Terrorism not a solution, but innocent civilians must not suffer in anti-terror drive: Hakeem Yaseen Appeals PM, HM Shah's intervention

27/04/2025
Srinagar,, April 27 (KIP)-President of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) and former minister, Hakeem Muhammad Yaseen, on Sunday reiterated that terrorism is not the solution to any issue and that the people of Jammu and Kashmir fully support the administration’s ongoing efforts to eliminate terrorism and restore lasting peace. In a statement to the media, Hakeem Yaseen said that for more than three decades, the scourge of terrorism has brought untold misery to the region...

Police detains two terrorist associates under Public Safety Act in Budgam

27/04/2025
Srinagar, April 27 (KIP)- In a decisive move against terrorism and acting tough against ANEs, Police in Budgam detained two "hardcore" terrorist associates affiliated with terrorist ranks under the stringent Public Safety Act viz Tahir Ahmad Kumar son of Ab Hameed Kumar resident of Pakerpora and Shabir Ahmad Ganai son of Bashir Ahmad Ganai resident of Karpora Pakerpora. The arrests followed sustained efforts and actionable intelligence indicating the involvement of the duo in providing act...

Javed Dar calls on HP Chief Minister; urges for safety of Kashmiri students

27/04/2025
Shimla, , April 26 (KIP)-Minister for Agriculture Production, Javed Ahmad Dar, today called on Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, apprising him of the situation arising out of the recent Pahalgam terror strike. Their meeting focused on key issues concerning the safety and welfare of J&K residents in Himachal Pradesh. The meeting was held in pursuance of the directions of Chief Minister of J&K where under all Cabinet Ministers of J&K have been deputed to various pa...

CEO SSCL reviews Srinagar’s ICCC, ITMS progress

26/04/2025
Srinagar, April 26 (KIP)- In a key development in Srinagar’s smart city mission, Commissioner SMC and CEO of Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL), Dr. Owais Ahmed today conducted a detailed review of the Integrated Command and Control Center (ICCC) along with the progress of the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS). The meeting showcased the achievements, ongoing operations, and strategic initiatives aimed at future enhancement of these urban systems. Dr. Owais highlighted the ...

Power Shutdown in Sgr, B’gam & Pulwama

26/04/2025
Srinagar, April 26 (KIP)-According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out Branch Cutting along and under the corridor of these 33 KV lines and Looping of trees and Branch cutting & other preventive maintenance works, shutdown of several 33KV lines shall be carried out which will subsequently affect power supply to various areas across Srinagar, Budgam and Pulwama districts. The shutdown of 33KV Rawalpora Bagh-I Mehtab line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV R...

Ashok Koul, Sunil Sharma, Ravinder Raina visit Pahalgam Martyr Syed Adil’s family to offer condolences

26/04/2025
Srinagar, April 26 (KIP)-In a heartfelt show of solidarity and grief, senior leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir, today visited the residence of Syed Adil Hussain Shah at Hapat Nar, Pahalgam. Syed Adil, a young pony handler and the lone Kashmiri Muslim, tragically lost his life during the recent cowardly terror attack on tourists at Baisaran meadow, Pahalgam. The BJP delegation was led by Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), J&K BJP, along with Sunil Sharma, ...

Congress Party delegation visits family of martyred Syed Adil Hussain Shah, met stakeholders

26/04/2025
Srinagar, April 26 (KIP)-A high-level Congress Party delegation on Saturday visited the family of martyred Syed Adil Hussain Shah at Hapatnad Pahalgam in Anantnag District and expressed their heartfelt condolences and sympathies with the bereaved family. J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hammed Karra, CLP Leader and AICC General Secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir led the delegation. Congress Party delegation met the family members of Syed Adil Hussain Shah and expressed t...

Academic and Research Audit Conducted at the SHSS IUST

26/04/2025
Awantipora, April 25 (KIP)- The Academic and Research Audit of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) was conducted today at the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST). The audit aimed to evaluate the academic performance, research output, and strategic direction of the six departments functioning under SHSS. The departments who were audited included Department of English Language and Literature, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Department of Eco...

Police attaches property worth lacs of a terror handler based in Pakistan in Handwara

26/04/2025
Srinagar, April 25 (KIP)-Police in Handwara after obtaining attachment order passed by Hon'ble Additional Sessions Court Handwara attached property measuring 13 Marlas worth lacs belonging to terror handler based in Pakistan namely Habibullah Ganie son of Ab Rehman Ganie resident of Palpora Qaziabad. The action was taken under sections of 88 CrPc (83 central) & is linked with case FIR No. 73/2011 U/S 2/3 EIMCO Act, 121-A RPC of Police Station Kralgund. The property was identified belong...

Jal Shakti Minister reviews Water Supply Schemes in Kashmir

26/04/2025
Srinagar,April 25 (KIP)- Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, today held a meeting with Superintending Engineers of the department at Civil Secretariat to review the progress on different Water Supply Schemes (WSSs) being executed in Kashmir division. Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, also participated in the meeting. Javed Rana had a detailed review of the department functioning focusing on implementation of JJM in J&K, completion of different schemes, physical tar...

GCW Srinagar organises workshop on ‘Media and Information Literacy’

26/04/2025
Srinagar, April 25 (KIP)-Government College for Women, M.A Road Srinagar organised a workshop on ‘Media and Information Literacy’ here today. The workshop was organised by the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication of the college. The workshop was attended by faculty members of the college and was aimed to build their capacity to navigate the evolving media landscape and combat misinformation. Speaking on the occasion, Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Yasmeen Farooq said, “Fake news h...

Rahul Gandhi, called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha

26/04/2025
Srinagar, April 25 (KIP)-The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Shri Rahul Gandhi, called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today at Raj Bhavan. He was accompanied by Congress MP Shri KC Venugopal, Congress MLAs Shri Ghulam Ahmad Mir and Shri Tariq Hameed Karra and Rajya Sabha MP Dr Syed Naseer Hussain. The discussions covered various aspects of heinous terror attack in Pahalgam. The Lieutenant Governor posted on X: “Met the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Shri Rahul Gandhi, Co...

Earth Day 2025 Concludes at IUST with a Call for Innovation and Collective Action

25/04/2025
Awantipora, April 24 (KIP)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) successfully concluded its three-day Earth Day 2025 celebrations with a valedictory function, calling for urgent and collaborative action to address earth and environmental challenges through renewable energy adoption, innovation, and sustainability-focused solutions. The final day featured an engaging panel discussion on the theme “Harnessing Renewable Energy, Innovation, and Collaboration for a Sustainable...

Satish Sharma, Mian Altaf visit GMC Anantnag; meets injured of Pahalgam attack

25/04/2025
Anantnag, April 24 (KIP)- Minister for Transport, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Satish Sharma, Member of Parliament, Mian Altaf Ahmad along with MLA Anantnag West, Abdul Majeed Bhat today visited the Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag to meet the injured of the tragic Pahalgam terror attack. The visit was aimed to assess the medical condition of the injured, inspect the healthcare facilities and take stock of the treatment being offered to the attack victims there. The...

Dy CM, Advisor to CM meet Maharashtra Dy CM

25/04/2025
Srinagar,April 24 (KIP)-Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, along with Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, on the instructions of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, today met Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, to express their deepest condolences on the death of Maharashtra civilians in Pahalgam terrorist attack. The J&K Dy CM also raised the concern regarding safety of Kashmiri people residing in Maharashtra with Eknath Shinde. Shinde assured full suppor...

Board of Directors Meeting – CIED-IUST Foundation

25/04/2025
Awantipora, April 24 (KIP)-The Board of Directors meeting of the CIED-IUST Foundation was held today under the chairmanship of Professor Shakil A. Romshoo, Vice Chancellor of IUST. In solidarity with the tragic killing of innocent civilians in Pahalgam, the Board observed a two-minute silence as a mark of respect and remembrance. The meeting was coordinated by Prof. Parvez A Mir, CEO CIED IUST Foundation and focused on strengthening efforts to develop a robust ecosystem of innovation a...

2-day prog on "e-tools" for admn staff begins at CUKashmir

25/04/2025
Ganderbal, April 24 (KIP)- Rajbhasha Cell, Central University of Kashmir, (CUKashmir) kick-started a two-day technical training programme on "E-Tools (Kanthasth, Inscript Keyboard, Microsoft)" for the administrative staff at Green Campus, here Thursday. Addressing the participants, Registrar, Prof. M Afzal Zargar said, the tools Kanthasth, Inscript Keyboard, and Microsoft applications not only streamline communication and documentation, but also align with the broader vision of Digital Ind...

Mehbooba Mufti Speaks with Amit Shah,offers Condolences Following Pahalgam Terror Attack

24/04/2025
Srinagar, April 24 (KIP)-Ms. Mehbooba Mufti, President of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, spoke with Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah to extend her deepest condolences to the bereaved families of the Pahalgam terror attack victims, which occurred on April 22, 2025, claiming 26 lives, including two foreign tourists. During the conversation, she expressed solidarity with the nation, emphasizing that the people of Jammu and Kashmir stand unite...