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.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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/...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...