Police arrests drug peddle in Pulwama, contraband substance recovered

17/09/2024
Srinagar, September 16 (KIP)-In a significant operation against drug trafficking, Police have arrested a drug peddler in Pulwama and recovered contraband substance from his possession. Acting on reliable information, a police party from Police Station Pulwama at a checkpoint established at Circular Road Malikpora Crossing intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number JK01N-4401. During search, a polythene packet containing heroin was recovered from his possession. He has been identifie...

Police arrests 5 drug peddlers in Anantnag, psychotropic substances recovered

17/09/2024
Srinagar, September 16 (KIP)- In its ongoing efforts to eliminate the drug menace from society, police arrested five drug peddlers in Anantnag and seized a substantial quantity of psychotropic/contraband substances from their possession. In a significant operation, a police team from PS Mattan during naka at Bumzoo Mattan, intercepted an Innova vehicle bearing registration number JK02DK/9333 with three persons on board. During searching of the vehicle, 11 bottles of Codeine Phosphate, 80...

Final Randomisation for polling staff held at Shopian

17/09/2024
Shopian, September 16 (KIP)-The 3rd & final randomisation of the polling staff designated for deployment across the polling stations for the General Assembly Elections-2024 was held today at Shopian. The randomisation took place under the supervision of General Observer for 36-Zainapora Assembly Constituency (AC), Jeevan Babu K, and General Observer for 37-Shopian AC, Roohi Khan and in presence of District Election Officer (DEO), Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar, and respective Returning Officers...

Election Training imparted to reserve polling staff at GDC Shopian

17/09/2024
Shopian,September 16 (KIP)-The District Election Officer (DEO) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem today visited the Polling Staff Training Centre at the GDC Shopian to monitor the quality training being provided to reserve polling staff, especially in preparation for elections. The visit was the part of the administration's efforts to ensure that Polling staff are well-prepared to handle their responsibilities effectively on election day. He also took stock of overall readiness of all staff ...

Mahajan, Abid appointed incharge Party HQs

16/09/2024
Srinagar, September 16 (KIP)-J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hameed Karra on Monday appointed Senior Congress Leader Ved Mahajan as Incharge Party HQ “Jammu” and Abid Imtiyaz Bhat (Kashmiri) is appointed Incharge "Srinagar" Party HQ, with immediate effect. Karra also appointed Dr.Audil Farooq Mir and Bilal Rashid as Media Coordinator for Jammu & Kashmir provinces respectively, with immediate effect.

APSCC castigating mainstream political parties of JK for harping on centuries old traditional issues

16/09/2024
Srinagar, September 16 (KIP)-APSCC castigating the mainstream political parties of Jammu & Kashmir for harping on centuries old traditional issues like Kashmir issue, All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) said that these parties have failed to solve the basic problems of people with the issue of unemployment assuming alarming proportions. These views were expressed by APSCC Chairman Jagmohan Singh Raina while addressing a public gathering in the Nanak area at Jammu. Raina said that...

Tarigami’s mission, until his last breath, will be to protect the legacy of Syed Simnaan

16/09/2024
Kulgam,September 16 (KIP)-Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami stated that they will continue working towards the better development of the district. He said that this effort aligns with the legacy of the teachings of Syed Simnani (RA) and promised to uphold that legacy. He was addressing a large gathering at Laroo bus stand and said that before joining the assembly, his long-standing aim was to witness the flourishing of Kulgam. He considers it a success that t...

Two Day training programme on General Financial Rules concludes at Judicial Academy

15/09/2024
Srinagar, September 15 (KIP)- The two day training programme on General financial rules for AOs/ Naazirs of High Court/District Courts of Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh concluded here today. The session on the second day was led by M.Y Akhoon, Former District & Session Judge, High Court of J&K. He discussed the duties involved in executing orders that can be challenging but are crucial in ensuring that justice is carried out effectively. He focused on the practical asp...

508 Cases settled, in 3rd National Lok Adalat at Kulgam

15/09/2024
Kulgam, September 15 (KIP)- Under the aegis of NALSA and in pursuance to the direction of J&K Legal Services Authority, the 3rd National Lok Adalat was held in District Kulgam under the chairmanship of Aijaz Ahmad Khan (Principal District and Sessions Judge /Chairman District Legal Services Authority Kulgam). The Lok Adalat was formally inaugurated by Chairman District Legal Services Authority (DLSA). A total of five benches were constituted, three at Head quarter and one each at D. H. P...

SVEEP: District Bandipora Wushu Championship-2024 kicks-off

15/09/2024
Bandipora,September 15 (KIP)-As part of the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiative, the District Bandipora Wushu Championship 2024 commenced today at Salvatore International School, Shilvat Bandipora. The two-day event, organized by the District Bandipora Wushu Association, was kick-started by District Election Officer (DEO) Manzoor Ahmad Qadri along with Padmashree Faisal Ali Dar, the Brand Ambassador for SVEEP activities, SDM/RO 14-Sonawari, Sheikh Mur...

SVEEP: UT Level Inter-Division Football Competition for AAG Boys kicks- off in Baramulla

15/09/2024
Baramulla,September 15 (KIP)- As part of the SVEEP (Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation) initiative, aimed at promoting youth engagement in both sports and democratic participation, the UT Level Inter-Division Football Competition for All Age Group (AAG) Boys officially began today at Showkat Ali Stadium, Khawaja Bagh, Baramulla. Organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, and hosted by District Baramulla, the competitio...

District Election Officer Anantnag flags-off Mega SVEEP event in Pahalgam

15/09/2024
Anantnag,September 15 (KIP)- In a spirited effort to enhance voter engagement and electoral awareness, the District Election Officer (DEO) Anantnag, Syeed Fakhruddin Hamid today flagged-off a mega SVEEP event in Pahalgam at the JKTDC club. The programme saw the flag-off of All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) rally, cultural programmes, tug of war, pledge ceremony etc. The event, held at the scenic Pahalgam, aimed to capture the attention of the local populace through an engaging and educational prog...

Expenditure Observer Shopian District visits VST sites & Forest Nakas

15/09/2024
Shopian, September 15 (KIP)- The Expenditure Observer for district Shopian, Nelapatla Ashok Babu visited various Video Surveillance Teams (VSTs) and Forest Nakas at Gagren, Vedhpora, Hermain, Largam, Memender and Domail villages of the Shopian to inspect the working of their functioning. The teams are working on ground to keep track of expenditure monitoring of contesting candidates and then report the expenditure to the Expenditure team who then submit it to Expenditure Observer. The vis...

Waheed Parra demands probe into young student's death at Pulwama hospital

15/09/2024
Srinagar, September 15 (KIP)-People's Democratic Party Youth President and Assembly Candidate from Pulwama Waheed Ur Rehman Parra here on Sunday expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the tragic death of Saboora Arshid, a 22-year-old Master’s student from Pulwama, due to alleged medical negligence at Pulwama Hospital. Parra said that the young girl’s death, which occurred following minor nose surgery, has left the entire Pulwama in shock and has exposed the alarming state of healthcare in th...

Mega Voter Awareness program in Gulmarg boosts Electoral Engagement for Assembly Elections

15/09/2024
Gulmarg, September 14 (KIP)-In an effort to boost voter participation in the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, the District Election Office Baramulla organised a Mega Voter Awareness Programme under the SVEEP (Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation) in the heart of the world-renowned tourist destination of Gulmarg. The event was presided over by the Election Observers appointed for Baramulla, Aparna U, Killu Siva Kumar Naidu, Kuldeep Narayan, Ujjwal Kumar, S...

Sidha inspects progress of ongoing works being executed by AAM Deptt

15/09/2024
Srinagar, September 14 (KIP)-With an aim to have the first-hand account of the preservation and conservation works being executed by the Department of Archives, Archeology and Museums (AAM), Director, AAM, Kuldeep Krishan Sidha today inspected the ongoing works in Tangmarg and Gulmarg, areas of Baramulla district. The Director was accompanied by Engineers of R&B Department, Assistant Director AAM, Kashmir and other concerned officers. The Director, during his visit, inspected works li...

Police solves theft case in Anantnag; Woman arrested; Stolen property recovered

13/09/2024
Srinagar, September 13 (KIP)-Police in Anantnag have solved a theft case by arresting accused lady involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen items from her possession. Police in Anantnag acting swiftly on a complaint filed by Ms. Shahizda Akhter wife of late Ghulam Nabi Parray resident of Shipora Larkipora, regarding theft of golden ornaments. A case vide FIR No. 181/2024 was registered and an investigation was promptly launched. During the investigation, Rehana, wife...

CUKashmir’s deptt of Law holds webinar on ‘Food Safety and Policy in India’

13/09/2024
Ganderbal, September 13 (KIP)-Department of Law, School of Legal Studies, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) in collaboration with Consumer Advocacy Group organised a national webinar on “Food Safety and Policy in India,” here. In his keynote address, NALSAR University of Law, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Srikrishna Deva Rao, discussed emerging issues in consumerism, focusing on the necessity of food and the socio-economic crime of food adulteration. He underscored the importance of reg...

Swachhata Pakhwada campaign' begins at NIT Srinagar

13/09/2024
Srinagar, September 13 (KIP)- Swachhata Pakhwada Campaign commenced at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Friday, with a range of activities planned by the organizers. The Swachhata Pakhwada is being organized by the NSS unit of the Institute and the inaugural event drew enthusiastic participation from students, faculty, and sanitation staff, showcasing their dedication to Mahatma Gandhi's vision of a clean and self-reliant India. The pledge ceremony was held at the Main...

Police foils illegal trade of counterfeit Gold Biscuits in Kupwara; 03 arrested

12/09/2024
Srinagar, September 12 (KIP)-In a major breakthrough, Police in Kupwara successfully busted an illegal trade of counterfeit gold biscuits and arrested three accused persons involved in the commission of crime. Acting on a tip-off, Police Station Lalpora launched a swift operation. leading to the arrest of three individuals suspected of being involved in the illicit trade. The arrested individuals have been identified as Bashir Ahmad Khan son of Fazal Rehman Khan, Rayaz Ahmad War son of Moh...

Police seizes huge quantity of crude wine in Budgam, 2 accused persons arrested

12/09/2024
Srinagar, September 12 (KIP)-Police in Budgam seized a huge quantity of crude wine and arrested two accused persons involved in its production and distribution. A Police Party of Police Station Budgam while conducting naka checking at village Nasrullahpora apprehended two persons carrying 01 barrel of crude wine. They were arrested on spot and subsequently identified as Daneshwar Prasad son of Ramdhar Prasad resident of Sirli District Sakti Chhattisgarh & Lakshman Predas Sahu son of Baba R...

Police crackdown on drug peddlers; 11 arrested across the valley

12/09/2024
Srinagar, September 12 (KIP)-In a concerted effort to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, police conducted series of operations against the drug peddlers across the valley, leading to the arrest of 11 drug peddlers and recovered huge quantity of contraband substance from their possession. In Kulgam, police established multiple checkpoints at different locations throughout the district and during checking arrested six drug peddlers. They have been identified as Aijaz Ahmad Magra...

CPI(M) will not participate in broadcast/telecast programme of Doordarshan Kashmir

12/09/2024
Srinagar, September 12 (KIP)-Despite tall claims of Election Commission to provide opportunities to political parties to address their voters through broadcast/telecast by DDK and AIR, it is unfortunate that DDK has dictated their terms in such a way that renders the scripts submitted unwanted and irrelevant. In such a situation, CPI(M) does not feel it convenient to take part in such electoral telecasts. Politics shouldn’t be based on religious lines: Tarigami CPI(M)...

Congress will ensure statehood for Jammu and Kashmir:Mallikarjun Kharge

12/09/2024
Srinagar/ New Delhi, September 12 (KIP)- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, while campaigning in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, said that the BJP is stunned after seeing the Congress-National Conference alliance. That is why BJP is repeatedly changing the list of candidates in Jammu and Kashmir. From this it can be guessed that BJP is scared of seeing the unity of India alliance. The Congress President was addressing a huge public meeting in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir. After this he ...

NCC Cadets host Awareness Session on electoral participation at GHSS Durang

11/09/2024
Kathua, September 11 (KIP)-An engaging SVEEP awareness session on Electoral Participation was held today at GHSS Durang under the guidance of ANO NCC Ajay Sharma. The event targeted to promote voter awareness and encourage active electoral participation among students and the local community. The session witnessed the enthusiastic involvement of approximately 250 participants, including students, staff, and local residents. Highlights of the event included a painting competition and a...

Inaugural of the Semicon 2024 featured at IUST

11/09/2024
Awantipora, September 11 (KIP)- Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Ja and Kashmir, today participated in the inaugural event of SEMICON 2024 inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The university's involvement was coordinated by the Dean of Students in collaboration with the Departments of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) and Computer Science Engineering (CSE). The session at IUST was chaired by Dr. Kaiser Giri, Dean of the School of Engin...

Mega SVEEP event held at Hazratbal- AC

11/09/2024
Srinagar, September 11 (KIP)-A significant mega Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) event was conducted on Wednesday at Baghe-Shagufa Park, Nigeen in Hazratbal Assembly Constituency (AC) with an aim to enhance voter awareness and encourage the participation of residents in the electoral process, emphasizing the importance of every eligible citizen casting their vote. The primary goal of the event was to spread mass awareness about the importance of voting among...

2nd phase of Election Trainings for Poll Personnel concludes at Srinagar

11/09/2024
Srinagar, September 11 (KIP)-In run-up to the General Elections to Legislative Assembly-2024, the 2nd phase of Election Trainings for Poll Personnel to be deployed in all Eight Assembly Constituencies of Srinagar District concluded here today. The Training Sessions which are a part of the District Election Office's Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) program were carried out on the directions of District Election Officer(DEO) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bha...

Government Officer suspended in Srinagar for dereliction of duties

11/09/2024
Srinagar, September 11 (KIP)-In view of dereliction of the Election related duties, the District Election Officer (DEO) Srinagar has ordered suspension of a Government Official with immediate effect. The order issued in this regard by the DEO Srinagar, a Government Officer namely, Sarfaraz Ahmad Dar, Assistant Director erstwhile Gazetteers Unit (presently posted in the National Register of Records Office, Srinagar in Department of Archives, Archaeology & Museum Kashmir) had been appointe...

Kharge to visit Kashmir tomorrow, address public meeting at Anantnag

11/09/2024
Srinagar, September 11 (KIP)-Congress President Shri Malikarjun Kharge is visiting Kashmir tomorrow & shall address a public meeting at Anantnag . Kharge is scheduled to arrive at Srinagar by special plane at 10.60am and shall leave by chopper at 11am to Anantnag.He will address a public meeting there. He will return to Srinagar and later address a press conference at 3.30pm at hotel Lalit , Srinagar. He is also likely to interact with senior leaders of party and return to Delhi in the e...