Kashmir News

Hakeem Yaseen seeks permanent settlement of age bar job aspirants

08/12/2025
Srinagar, December 07 (KIP)-President of the People’s Democratic Front (PDF) and former minister Hakeem Mohammed Yaseen on Sunday said that aspirants appearing for the Jammu & Kashmir Administrative and Police Services examinations have been consistently demanding age relaxation for the past five to six years, and the government should have addressed the issue well in time. Hakeem Yaseen said the government must seriously consider the concerns of these candidates, who represent t...

Armed Forces Flag Day: Div Com Kashmir pays homage to Armed forces

08/12/2025
Srinagar, December 07 (KIP)- On the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day (AFFD), a programme was organized at the Sainik Bhawan, Srinagar to honour the martyrs and men in uniform who voluntarily fought and continue to safeguard the country’s honour. The program was attended by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg who on the occasion held interaction with the veterans and assured all support from the civil administration towards welfare of Ex-Servicemen, War Widows and their families. ...

Kashmir’s Largest Free Mega SATHE Scholarship Test Sees Massive Response

08/12/2025
Srinagar, December 07 (KIP)- Sadam KIE (SKIE), one of Kashmir’s leading and premier coaching institute, successfully conducted its Mega SATHE Scholarship Test 2025 on Sunday across four major centres the Main Campus Parraypora Srinagar, Soura Centre, Rajbagh Centre and Anantnag Centre. According to SKIE officials, around 5,000 students from Classes 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, NEET and JEE aspirants appeared in the scholarship examination. All centres witnessed a massive turnout, with stu...

J&K Tourism bags Eco-Tourism hotspot award at IITM, Hyderabad

07/12/2025
Hyderabad, December 06 (KIP)- The J&K Tourism has bagged the Eco-Tourism hotspot award at the India International Tourism Mart being held here at Hyderabad. The tourism fest was inaugurated on December 04, 2025 and it is witnessing participation of many states and Union territories besides delegations from Malaysia, Nepal, Botswana and other countries. The J&K Tourism was awarded for its eco-tourism practices having been adopted for sustainable tourism across J&K by the Department. Besi...

Saurabh Bhagat reviews functioning of Consumer Commissions across J&K

07/12/2025
Srinagar, December 06 (KIP)- Commissioner Secretary Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Saurabh Bhagat, today convened a comprehensive review meeting to assess the functioning and ongoing initiatives of the Consumer Commissions across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by President State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission, along with the Presidents and members of the District Consumer Commissions besides senior officers from the department of FCS&CA, including Sp...

NIT Srinagar hosts seminar on Satellite Antenna Technology

06/12/2025
Srinagar, December 06 (KIP)- The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) on Saturday organised a specialised seminar on Satellite Antenna Technology, featuring Prof. Soumyabrata Chakrabarty, a senior scientist and leading expert in antenna engineering and space communication systems. Prof. Chakrabarty, Professor of Practice at the Department of Space, Planetary & Astronomical Sciences & Engineering (SPASE) and Scientist/Engineer–G at the Space Applications Centre (SAC...

Commissioner SMC reviews winter preparedness

06/12/2025
Srinagar, December 06 (KIP)- Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb, today chaired a high-level review meeting at the SMC Central Office, Karan Nagar, to evaluate the Corporation’s readiness for snow clearance and dewatering operations ahead of the winter season. The meeting was attended by Joint Commissioners, Executive Engineers, Chief Sanitation Officer, Chief Transport Officer, Stores Officer, and other senior officials. The Commissioner assessed a co...

Director Horticulture (P&M) warns against undercover auctions in Fruit & Vegetable Markets

06/12/2025
Srinagar, December 06 (KIP)- Director Horticulture Planning and Marketing, Jammu & Kashmir, has taken strong cognizance of reports circulating on social media alleging instances of undercover auctioning of horticulture and agricultural produce in certain Fruit and Vegetable Markets across the Union Territory. In a circular issued, the Director reiterated that such practices are strictly prohibited and constitute a clear violation of the laws and regulations governing market operations. It...

J&K Police attach residential property acquired through proceeds of drug trade in Shopian

06/12/2025
Srinagar, December 06 (KIP)- As a part of ongoing measures to curb narcotics-related activities, J&K Police have attached a double-story residential house valued at ₹23,05244 with a plinth area of 6 Marla under Survey No. 1169 min, belonging to Mohd Rafiq Ganie, resident of Hermain Shopian. The property has been found to be acquired using money obtained through the sale of illegal drugs and narcotics. The accused has been previously involved in multiple NDPS cases, including FIR No. 26/...

J&K Police arrests absconder in Baramulla

06/12/2025
Srinagar, December 06 (Scoop News)- In a significant breakthrough, J&K Police in Baramulla arrested a man who had been hiding from the law in case vide FIR No. 69/2023 U/S 457, 380 IPC registered at Police Station Kunzer. The accused, Saqib Ahmad Shah, son of Gh. Hassan Shah, resident of Takia Batapora, had been evading arrest for a long time in connection with the 2023 case. Acting on reliable information, a team from PS Kunzer swiftly moved into Hardshoora Kunzer area and arrested him. T...

IUST Undergraduate Honoured with International Obada Prize for Innovative Research

06/12/2025
Awantipora,December 05 (KIP)- Ms. Barkah Hussain, a first-semester Computer Science Engineering student at the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), has been awarded the prestigious international Obada Prize. The award, established in recognition of Prof. Abdel-Shafy Obada, encourages and recognises innovative and interdisciplinary research. Ms. Hussain is one of only four recipients globally this year and notably the sole undergraduate student selected in the undergraduate ...

IUST Organises Programme on Nature-Enabled Stress Reduction for Enhanced Student Learning

04/12/2025
Awantipora, December 04 (KIP)- The Mantaqi Centre for Science & Society (MCSS), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), in collaboration with the Department of Environment, Sustainability & Climate Change (DESCC), organised an outreach programme titled 'Nature Walk: An Initiative under Nature-Enabled Stress Reduction for Enhanced Student Learning' at the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAP) Park, Campus II. The programme, held under the University’s initiative on science...

Police Arrests Long-Time Absconder In Anantnag

04/12/2025
Srinagar, December 04 (KIP)- In a significant breakthrough, Police in Anantnag have successfully apprehended a long-time absconder who had been evading arrest for an extended period. The accused Rattan Chand son of Vikru Chand resident of Gurah Kalyal, Billawar, was wanted in connection with FIR No. 45/2013, registered under sections 366, 376, and 343 RPC dated 15/05/2013 of PS Achabal. After sustained efforts and meticulous tracking, he was arrested from Mahanpur, Basohli, District Kat...

J&K ACB presented Charge-Sheet against ex Assistant Engineer BDO office Chadoora in a trap case

04/12/2025
Srinagar, December 04 (KIP)-Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau presented Charge-sheet in case FIR No. 25/2023 under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 of Police Station ACB Srinagar Kashmir against accused public servant namely Tanveer Ahmad Dar, then Assistant Engineer BDO office Suresyar Chadoora, in a bribery case before the Hon`ble Additional Special Judge Anti-Corruption Court Srinagar. The FIR was registered on 21-12-2023 on a written complaint alleging ...

Police Conducts Cyber Awareness Programme In Pulwama

04/12/2025
Srinagar, December 03 (Scoop News)- Continuing its efforts to promote a safe and secure digital ecosystem, police in Pulwama organised a comprehensive Cyber Awareness Programme at Panchayat Ghar, Nikas. The session was conducted by officers of Police, who engaged with the local community to spread awareness about rising cyber threats. During the interactive programme, officers highlighted key issues such as digital frauds, phishing scams, identity theft, and misuse of social media. Partici...

J&K ACB presented Charge-Sheet against then Patwari Halqa Khanyar Srinagar

04/12/2025
Srinagar, December 03 (KIP)- Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau presented Charge-sheet in case FIR No. 35/2022 registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 & section 120-B IPC at Police Station ACB Srinagar Kashmir against accused public servant namely Aijaz Ahmad Shegen, then Patwari Halqa Khanyar Srinagar and his touts, in a bribery case before the Hon`ble Special Judge Anti-Corruption Court Srinagar. The FIR was registered on 01-09-2022 on a written complai...

Div Com Kashmir chairs meeting with DCs

04/12/2025
Srinagar, December 03 (KIP)- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, chaired a meeting with all Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to review the progress on several important matters, including appointments under SRO-43 for families of terror victims, implementation of self-employment schemes, land transfer cases involving security agencies, and construction of houses for families affected by terrorism and cross-border shelling. The meeting also assessed the status of under-construction BSNL...

Padma Shri Awardee Dr. Milind Pralhad assumes Office as Chairman, Board of Governors, NIT Srinagar

03/12/2025
Srinagar, December 03 (KIP)- Padma Shri awardee and distinguished entrepreneur Dr. Milind Pralhad Kamble on Wednesday formally assumed charge as the Chairman of the Board of Governors (BOG) of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, marking the beginning of a new chapter of leadership for the premier engineering institution. Dr. Milind was accompanied by Cmdr. Kesavan Baskkaran (Retd.), Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of IIM Jammu. They were received at the Srinagar Intern...

Zaiba Aapa institute observes International Day for persons with Disabilities

03/12/2025
Bijbehara, December 03 (KIP)-Humanity Welfare Organization Helpline commemorated World Disability Day 2025 with a high-profile program held on December 3 at Zaiba Aapa Institute of Inclusive Education, Bijbehara. The event saw participation from around 300 children with diverse disabilities and their parents, who showcased their capabilities through cultural performances, speeches, and other demonstrations of talent. DIG South Kashmir Range, Javed Iqbal Matoo IPS, graced the occasion as c...

IUST Holds BoRS meeting for School of Sciences

02/12/2025
Awantipora, December 02 (KIP)-The School of Sciences, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), held its 5th meeting of the Board of Research Studies (BoRS) to discuss key academic and research matters and to deliberate on strategies aimed at strengthening the research environment of the University. The meeting was presided over by Prof. Shakil A. Romshoo, Vice Chancellor, IUST, and attended by senior faculty members and leading academic experts from reputed institutions. The pr...

Police organises debate competition on drug abuse on the theme “Nasha Mukht Bharat Abhiyan”

02/12/2025
Srinagar, December 02 (KIP)-As part of its ongoing efforts to promote awareness against drug abuse and strengthen community-police engagement, Police in Ganderbal organised a debate competition under the civic action programme at Government Higher Secondary School Ganderbal. The event centred around the theme “Nasha Mukht Bharat Abhiyan”, aiming to encourage students to speak against the Menace of Drugs and contribute towards building a healthy, drug-free society. The programme was graced b...

Action against illegal mining: Police seize 7 vehicles, 4 JCBs in Shopian, Pulwama

02/12/2025
Srinagar, December 02 (KIP)-In its sustained efforts to curb illegal mining activities, Police have seized four JCBs and seven vehicles involved in the unauthorized extraction and transportation of minerals in Shopian and Pulwama. During routine patrolling, a police party from Police Station Shopian intercepted two JCBs and one dumper found extracting minerals illegally without valid royalty documents. Accordingly, FIR No. 259/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Poli...

NABARD Delegation Visits IUST to Explore Collaboration for Rural Entrepreneurship & Innovation

02/12/2025
Awantipora, December 02 (KIP)-A high-level delegation from the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) visited the CIED–IUST Foundation IUST Innovation Campus, today to explore areas of collaboration for strengthening rural innovation, entrepreneurship, and livelihood-based enterprises in Jammu & Kashmir. The delegation was led by Shri Vikas Mittal, General Manager, NABARD J&K, accompanied by Shri Manohar Lal, Deputy General Manager, NABARD Jammu, Shri Surinder Singh...

Scaling New Heights: J&K Youth Embody Adventure and Discipline in Trekking Expeditions

02/12/2025
Srinagar, December 02 (KIP)- The spirit of adventure and outdoor learning is flourishing across the Union Territory of J&K as Youth Services & Sports Department (YSS) in several districts successfully orchestrated trekking expeditions, underscoring a committed push towards holistic youth development. Young participants from Kishtwar, Ganderbal, Kupwara, and Bandipora districts displayed remarkable enthusiasm, discipline, and teamwork, embracing the challenges and beauty of the natural landsca...

Div Com Kashmir Reviews Physical, Financial Progress of SMDA Projects

02/12/2025
Srinagar, December 01 (KIP)- Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today conducted a comprehensive review of the physical and financial progress of various development projects being executed under the Srinagar Metropolitan Development Authority (SMDA). The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioners of Srinagar, Budgam, and Ganderbal; Commissioner SMC; Vice Chairman SDA; CEO Wullar Manasbal Development Authority; Town Planning Officer; CPO Bandipora and other conc...

IUST Hosts Industrial Connect Program on Data Analytics and Decision-Making

02/12/2025
Awantipora, December 01 (KIP)- Under University’s Industry Connect Program, The Department of Mathematical Sciences, Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST) organized a program with Mr. Zainul Arfin, Deputy Manager (Analytics), JSW Energy Ltd., Mumbai. The program titled ‘From Data to Decisions: Analytics Landscape in Industries’ was aimed to provide the trainees exposure to real-time industry challenges and opportunities in Data Science, Analytics, and Applied Statistics. Mr. Ar...

J&K police secured life imprisonment conviction in POCSO Act case in Ganderbal

02/12/2025
Srinagar, December 01 (KIP)- In a significant achievement, J&K Police in Ganderbal has secured Life imprisonment for an accused involved in a grave offence under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The Conviction marks a major success in the Ganderbal Police’s unwavering efforts to ensure justice for the victims of such heinous crimes. The accused, Varinder Thakur, son of Yadav Lal Thakur, resident of Sariswa, Bihar, has been awarded Life imprisonment along with a...

J&K Police arrests 02 long term absconders in Awantipora

02/12/2025
Srinagar, December 01 (KIP)- J&K Police Awantipora have arrested 02 absconders who were evading their arrest for last 23 years. J&K Police in Awantipora received non-bailable warrants under section 299 CrPC/ 335 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita issued by the Hon’ble Principal Session Court Pulwama against two absconders namely Ishaq Ahmad Sheikh son of Ghulam Nabi Sheikh resident of Chersoo & Farooq Ahmad Dar son of Ghulam Mohd Dar resident of Reshipora. The absconders were involved in C...

Rana listens to public grievances at Srinagar

02/12/2025
Srinagar, December 01 (KIP)- Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today held a series of meetings with multiple delegations in Srinagar. The groups raised matters related to water supply schemes, forest and environmental concerns, as well as service-related issues of Rehbar-e-Janglat employees. The delegations briefed the Minister on various bottlenecks hindering the effective service delivery in their respective areas. The Mini...

J&K Police arrest drug peddler in Sopore, Psychotropic substance recovered

01/12/2025
Srinagar, November 30 (KIP)- In a continued crackdown on drug menace, J&K Police in Sopore have arrested a drug peddler and recovered Psychotropic substance from his possession. A police party of Police Station Sopore, at a checkpoint at Downtown near Samad Complex, intercepted a suspicious individual identified a Waseem Ahmad Bhat, son of Ghulam Nabi Bhat, resident of Badambagh Sopore. During his personal search, psychotropic substances were recovered from his possession. The contraband...