24/04/2026
Srinagar, April 24 (KIP)-Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting to review a range of revenue-related matters, including migrant properties, construction of houses for terror victims, digitization of land records, Digital Crop Survey, and development of urban revenue-generating assets.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners, the Additional Commissioner Central, and the Officer on Special Duty to the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir.
While reviewi...
24/04/2026
Awantipora, April 24 (KIP)-The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organised a workshop with Rouf Fida, Video Producer, Deutsche Welle on Thursday. The workshop as part of the department’s ongoing Industry Connect initiative aimed to provide media students with insights into the process of transforming reports into compelling visual stories.
During the workshop titled ‘Journey of a Frame: From Report to Story,’, Fid...
22/04/2026
Awantipora,April 22 (KIP)- Islamic University of Science and Technology today organized a series of events to celebrate Earth Day 2026 under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” focusing on the importance of sustainability, environmental responsibility and community participation. The celebrations sponsored by the Ministry of Earth Sciences were organized by the Department of Geomatics in collaboration with the Department of Architecture.
On the side-lines of the event, Minister for Edu...
22/04/2026
Srinagar, April 22 (KIP)-The Private Schools’ Association (PSA) convened an Executive Council meeting attended by members from all districts, where a wide range of academic, administrative and policy-related issues concerning private schools were discussed at length.
The meeting was presided over by Founding President and Patron of PSA, Dr. G. N. Var, along with President Bilal Ahmad Bhat, General Secretary M. Syed Wani and other senior office bearers.
Among those present were Women’s Wi...
22/04/2026
Awantipora, April 21 (KIP)-Leading up to the Earth Day celebrations, the Department of Geomatics, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organised a painting competition on the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” sponsored by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India. The event aimed to promote environmental awareness and encourage creative engagement with issues of sustainability, climate action, and planetary well-being.
Students from various schools and educational ...
22/04/2026
Awantipora, April 21 (KIP)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), under its University Outreach Programme, organised an Oral Hygiene Awareness Programme at Aripal, Tral. The programme was conducted by Syed Mantaqi Memorial College of Nursing and Medical Technology, IUST, in collaboration with NTPHC Aripal, to educate school students on the importance of oral hygiene and prevention of common dental issues.
The sessions included live demonstrations on proper tooth-brushin...
22/04/2026
Srinagar, April 21 (KIP)-SSP Anantnag Shri Amod Ashok Nagpure‑IPS visited Pahalgam to review the arrangements along the Yatra route and assess the safety measures in place for tourists.
During the visit, the SSP inspected key points along the route, interacted with officers on duty, and emphasized the importance of ensuring smooth movement and secure facilities for pilgrims and visitors. He directed that all necessary steps be taken to strengthen coordination, enhance vigilance, and mai...
22/04/2026
Srinagar, April 21 (KIP)- In a sustained effort to combat drug abuse and foster a healthy, addiction-free society, J&K Police organized a comprehensive awareness drive under the “Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan” through PCPG meeting's across the Police district besides comprehensive checking of drug hot spots and inspection of medical shops. Besides in Kupwara, J&K Police have conducted a series of awareness programmes in collaboration with schools, colleges, and civil departments.
I...
21/04/2026
Budgam, April 21 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan today threw open the District Level Cricket Tournament at Sports Stadium Budgam amid enthusiastic participation of youth and sports lovers from across the district and Kashmir Division.
The tournament, organized by the local youth of Budgam, aims to promote sports culture, strengthen youth engagement, and provide a vibrant platform for budding cricketers to showcase their talent. A total of 31 cricket teams from ac...
21/04/2026
Awantipora, April 20 (KIP)-The Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Awantipora, is set to celebrate Earth Day 2026 on April 22, with the aim of engaging youth and other stakeholders in environmental sustainability and responsible stewardship. This year’s celebrations will be held under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet.”
Ms. Sakina Masood Itoo, Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education, School Education, Health & Medical Education & Social Welfare Departments, will grace the occ...
21/04/2026
Srinagar, April 20 (KIP)-In a major advancement in sustainable infrastructure engineering, the National Institute of Technology Srinagar has been granted a patent by the Patent Office, Government of India, for a novel material system titled “Zinc-Coordinated Porphyrin-Integrated Geocomposite Systems for Sustainable Pavement Engineering.”
The patent has been awarded to a research team led by Dr. Vivek (Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering) and Dr. Ravi Kumar (Assistant Professor, Departme...
21/04/2026
Srinagar, April 20 (KIP)- Continuing its sustained crackdown on drug trafficking under the ongoing 100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, J&K Police intensify enforcement drive, arresting 11 drug peddlers and seizing substantial contraband and cash in separate operations across the valley.
J&K Police in Anantnag arrested three drug peddlers in two separate operations. In the first operation, a police team from Police Station Bijbehara, during routine naka checking at Tulkhan Bridge, in...
21/04/2026
Srinagar, April 20 (KIP)- The Deputy Inspector General of Police, South Kashmir Range (SKR), Shri Javaid Iqbal Mattoo-IPS, today visited District Pulwama and chaired a comprehensive crime and security review meeting at the Conference Hall of District Police Lines (DPL) Pulwama. The meeting was attended by SSP Pulwama Ms. Tanushree-IPS along with other senior officers of Pulwama Police, including supervisory officers, SHOs, and investigating officers.
During the meeting, a detailed revie...
21/04/2026
Srinagar, April 20 (KIP)- In a swift and well-coordinated action based on credible inputs, Police in Pattan unearthed a gambling setup and apprehended four individuals involved in the illegal activity.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Mohd Aslam Shah son of Mohd Ismail Shah resident of Malpora, Pattan, Aijaz Ahmad Shah son of Ab Rehman Shah resident of Nehalpora, Pattan, Shabir Ahmad Gojri son of Mohd Subhan Gojri resident of Pattan and Irfan Ahmad Bhat son of Hilal Ahmad...
20/04/2026
Awantipora, April 20 (KIP)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), under its Community Connect Initiative, organised an Autism Awareness Programme at SDH Tral, Aripal, and Dadasara. The programme was organised by Syed Mantaqi Memorial College of Nursing and Medical Technology with the aim of spreading awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) among the local community, promoting early identification and intervention for children with developmental difficulties, reducing ...
19/04/2026
Srinagar, April 19 (KIP)-In a major boost to its global academic standing, the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar made a strong impression at the prestigious SAE World Congress 2026 held in Detroit, Michigan, USA, with its faculty presenting cutting-edge research on sustainable mobility and advanced automotive systems.
Representing the institute, Dr. Harveer Singh Pali and Dr. Noor Zaman Khan, faculty advisors of the SAE Collegiate Club from the Department of Mechanical Engineer...
19/04/2026
Srinagar, April 19 (KIP)-In a significant breakthrough, Police in Budgam have solved a theft case registered at Police Station Chadoora and recovered stolen copper utensils, while apprehending the accused persons involved in the commission of the offence.
During the course of investigation of FIR No. 32/2026 under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Police Station Chadoora, multiple raids were conducted at various locations, including shops, to trace and recover the s...