Kashmir News

IUST installs Rotary Peace Pole to propagate message of harmony

22/09/2026
Awantipora, September 22 (KIP)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) installed a Rotary Peace Pole on its campus on Monday, reaffirming its commitment to promoting peace, harmony, mutual understanding and a culture of dialogue among the university community. The Peace Pole was unveiled by Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice Chancellor, IUST, in the presence of Prof. Shamim Ahmad Shah, Registrar; Prof. Sheikh Ajaz Bashir, Dean Academic Affairs; Prof. Parvez Ahmad Mir, Dean, Sch...

CUKashmir, Schumacher Society starts training prog on women’s leadership

22/09/2026
Ganderbal, September 22 (KIP)- Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), in collaboration with the Schumacher Society, New Delhi, began a three-day training programme on “Women’s Leadership: Build Leadership – Acquire Skills, Overcome Challenges” at Tulmulla Campus here on Tuesday. The programme, according to the organizers, aims to strengthen the leadership skills of women and help them develop the confidence and capacity to take up greater responsibilities in their organizations and com...

NIT Srinagar Inaugurates Advanced Observatory for Astronomy and Astrophysics'

22/09/2026
Srinagar, September 22 (KIP)- The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Tuesday inaugurated its Observatory for Astronomy and Astrophysics (NSOAA), opening a new facility for observational astronomy, astrophysics research, student training and public outreach on the campus. The observatory was inaugurated by Director NIT Srinagar Prof. Anurag Misra, Registrar, University of Kashmir Prof. Nasir Iqbal. The event was also attended by Dean R&C Prof. Roohi Naaz, Prof. GA H...

Review of Security grid of Srinagar City and decongestion of traffic choking points

22/09/2026
Srinagar, September 22 (KIP)-IGP Kashmir Shri Sujit Kumar, IPS, chaired a security review-cum-traffic management meeting with all stakeholders at PCR Kashmir. The meeting was attended by the DIG Traffic Jammu; DIG CKR Srinagar; DIG Traffic Kashmir; DIsG CRPF North/South Srinagar; DIG CRPF Ops Srinagar; SSP PCR Kashmir; SSP Traffic City Srinagar; SSP Srinagar; SO to IGP Kashmir; SSP CID SB (K); SSP CID CI (K); SP Cargo Srinagar; all zonal SsP of Srinagar City; and other officers. At the out...

Govt considering Rs 323.41 cr road projects to decongest Sopore town: Dy CM

22/09/2026
Srinagar, September 21 (KIP)-The government has formulated four major road infrastructure projects involving an estimated cost of ₹323.41 crore for easing traffic congestion in Sopore town and improving connectivity along the key routes, including those serving the Sopore Fruit Mandi. This was stated by Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, while replying to a question raised by MLA Sopore Irshad Rasool Kar during Question Hour in the Legislative Assembly today seeking details o...

Nasha Mukt Yuva – Viksit Bharat programme held at GDC Ganderbal

22/09/2026
Srinagar, September 21 (KIP)-A Nasha Mukt Yuva – Viksit Bharat Programme under the 100 Weeks Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan was organised recently by the NSS Units of Government Degree College (GDC) Ganderbal to sensitise students about the harmful effects of substance abuse and to promote a healthy, responsible and drug-free youth community. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Jamsheeda Akhter, NSS Programme Officer. As part of the Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh, two major activities—Youth Pledge an...

J&K Govt dismisses Teacher under article 311 for POCSO, BNS case

22/09/2026
Srinagar, September 21 (KIP)-The Jammu and Kashmir government has dismissed a government school teacher from service with immediate effect and disqualified him from future government employment under Article 311(2)(b) of the Constitution of India. As per government order number 388-JK (Edu) of 2026 dated 21.09.2026 issued by the School Education Department, the action has been taken against Khalid Hussain, Teacher Grade-II, Government Middle School Bumalpora, Gurinalla, Zone Inderwal, Distri...

CS reviews functioning of Rehabilitation Council in its Executive Council Meeting

22/09/2026
Srinagar, September 21 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired the 12th Executive Council Meeting of the J&K Rehabilitation Council for Orphans, Women and Disabled Persons to review its functioning, achievements and action plan for 2026-27. The Meeting besides the Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare Department was attended by Secretary in Social Welfare Department; DG, Budget; and Executive Director, Rehabilitation Council here. The meeting reviewed major welfare interventio...

Annual Day cum Grand Parent Teacher Meet held at BHSS Achabal

20/09/2026
Achabal, September 20 (KIP- Boys Higher Secondary School (BHSS) Achabal organised its Annual Day cum Grand Parent Teacher Meet with great enthusiasm and active participation of students, parents, teachers and members of the civil society. The programme was graced by the MLA Abdul Majeed Larmi as the Chief Guest. DEPO Anantnag, Assadullah Mir, attended the function as the Guest of Honour, while ZEO Achabal, Liyaqat Ahmad Chachi, and BMO Achabal, Dr. Akhter Hussain, were present as Special Gue...

Mera Yuva Bharat leh Ladakh

20/09/2026
Leh, September 20 (KIP)-As part of the “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat” – 100 Week Sankalp Abhiyan, Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), Leh, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, organised an awareness programme at Government ITI Leh on Sunday, 20 September 2026, with active participation of youth and students. The programme commenced with Vande Mataram, followed by the National Anthem. The participants thereafter took the Nasha Mukt Yuva pledge, reaffirming their commitm...

J&K Police seizes 9 vehicles in Shopian, Sopore

20/09/2026
Srinagar, September 20 (KIP)-Continuing it sustained drive against illegal mining and transportation of minerals, Police have seized nine vehicles including two dumpers and seven tractors involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals in Shopian and Sopore. The vehicles were found involved in the extraction and transportation of mining material, without valid authorization and in violation of the prescribed norms. Meanwhile in Sopore, Sopore Police seized two vehicles i...

Sat Sharma Reviews Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, Calls for Stronger BJP Grassroots

20/09/2026
Srinagar, September 20 (KIP)-J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA) on Sunday chaired an organisational review meeting in Srinagar, taking stock of the party’s functioning, ongoing programmes and organisational activities across Kashmir. The meeting, held at Church Lane, was attended by BJP Vice President Dr. Shehnaz Ganie, General Secretaries Mohammad Anwar Khan and Gopal Mahajan, besides State Office Bearers, Spokespersons, District Presidents, Morcha Presidents and General...

Kho-Kho fever grips Sopore as 10 Districts Vie for Provincial Honours

20/09/2026
Baramulla, September 20 (KIP)- The Department of Youth Services & Sports today commenced the three-week Inter-District Provincial-Level Kho-Kho Competition for All Age Groups (Boys & Girls) at HSS Doabgah, sopore, with participation of more than 700 young athletes from 10 districts of Kashmir Province. The championship is being held under the overall supervision of Director General, Youth Services & Sports, J&K, Anuradha Gupta, and organised by the Joint Director, Youth Services & Sports, Ka...

Sunil Sharma holds extensive public outreach in Srinagar

19/09/2026
Srinagar, September 19 (KIP)-As part of the BJP’s ongoing mass public outreach programme across Jammu and Kashmir, Leader of Opposition in the J&K Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma held detailed interactions with several delegations representing trade unions, businesses, traders, transporters, civil society, intellectuals, professionals, medical associations, students and other sections of society in Srinagar. J&K BJP Secretary Arif Raja, Co-Convenor All Cells Bilal Parray, Senior Leader ...

Sakeena Itoo inaugurates girls sports competition at Kulgam

19/09/2026
Kulgam,September 19 (KIP)-Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today visited Kulgam district and participated in a series of programmes besides inaugural and foundation laying events aimed at strengthening the sports, healthcare and road connectivity infrastructure. Earlier in the day, the Minister inaugurated U/19 girls Base Ball inter-district tournament at L/NK Shri Nazir Ahmad Wani, Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Kulgam. The tourna...

SKUAST-K KVK Srinagar launches ‘Ashirwad Ka Diya’ Initiative

19/09/2026
Srinagar, September 19 (KIP)- Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Srinagar of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) launched the ‘Ashirwad Ka Diya’ initiative and kick-started a five-day training programme on natural farming for field functionaries under the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF). The initiative was launched at KVK Srinagar, led by Prof Raihana Habib Kanth, Director Extension, SKUAST-K, in the presence of G.N. Var, Chief Patro...

Div Com Kashmir chairs High-Level Meeting on Traffic Management System

19/09/2026
Srinagar, September 19 (KIP)- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg today chaired a high-level meeting of the Multidisciplinary Committee / Regional Transport Authority (RTA) to review the progress of various projects and interventions aimed at easing traffic congestion in Srinagar city. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation, SSP Traffic, RTO Kashmir, Chief Engineer KPDCL and Executive Engineers of R&B, besides other ...

J&K Police Arrests 7 Drug Peddlers, Contraband Substances Recovered

19/09/2026
Srinagar, September 19 (KIP)- Continuing its war against the drug menace, police in Anantnag have arrested seven drug peddlers in separate actions and recovered substantial quantity of contraband substances from their possession. A police party from Police Station Srigufwara apprehended three drug peddlers at Hatigam Crossing while they were travelling on a Scooty bearing registration number JK13K-5967. The accused were identified as Jahangir Ayoub son of M. Ayoub Fashoo resident of Zirpara ...

J&K Police Books Notorious Drug Peddler Under PIT-NDPS Act In Anantnag

19/09/2026
Srinagar, September 19 (KIP)-Continuing its sustained crackdown on the drug menace, police in Anantnag has booked a notorious drug peddler, Mushtaq Ahmad Wani son of Gh Nabi Wani resident of Panzgam Kokernag, under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act. The accused has been identified as a repeated drug offender involved in activities related to the illicit trafficking of narcotic substances. In view of his continued involvement in dru...

J&K Police Books Notorious Drug Peddler Under PIT-NDPS Act In Anantnag

19/09/2026
Srinagar, September 19 (KIP)-Continuing its sustained crackdown on the drug menace, police in Anantnag has booked a notorious drug peddler, Mushtaq Ahmad Wani son of Gh Nabi Wani resident of Panzgam Kokernag, under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act. The accused has been identified as a repeated drug offender involved in activities related to the illicit trafficking of narcotic substances. In view of his continued involvement in dru...

WMDA conducts sanitation drive around Manasbal Lake

19/09/2026
Manasbal, September 19 (KIP)-The Wullar Manasbal Development Authority (WMDA), in collaboration with a local school, Delight Public School, Kulpora, Manasbal today held a series of awareness camps and sanitation drive in the catchment areas of Manasbal lake to raise awareness among people and stakeholders about conserving the famous water body and ill effects of pollution. During the rally, participants, comprising students, volunteers and officials of WMDA highlighted the need for maintain...

Sharda divas celebrated at sharda temple LOC Teetwal kashmir today

19/09/2026
Teetwal Karnah ,September 19 (KIP)-Sharda divas ,the annual day of sharda peeth PoK yatra was celebrated at sharda temple LOC Teetwal kashmir today. Hundreds of followers from all across the country took part in the symbolic yatra from sharda temple to Crossing bridge at Teetwal. Earlier, homa was held at temple premises besides holy bath in kishenganga river followed by a bhandara. The event was organised by Dave sharda committee kashmir regd spearheaded by Ravinder Pandita who demanded reop...

NIT Srinagar hosts workshop on 'Principles and Practices of Translation '

17/09/2026
Srinagar, September 17 (KIP)-As part of the ongoing Hindi Pakhwada celebrations, the Rajbhasha Cell of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar organised a workshop on “Hindi to English and English to Hindi Translation: Principles and Practical Exercises” at the Institute. Dr. Mudasir Ahmad, Assistant Professor, Department of Hindi, University of Kashmir, was the resource person for the programme. He delivered a detailed lecture on the principles, techniques, and practical ...

IUST strengthens School-University Connect through Educational Exposure Visits

17/09/2026
Awantipora, September 17 (KIP)- The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), has intensified its school outreach initiatives under the aegis of the Dean Outreach, providing students from schools across three districts of Kashmir with meaningful exposure to higher education, scientific learning, innovation, emerging technologies and entrepreneurship. As part of the Community Connect initiative, IUST recently hosted educational exposure visits by students from Government Highe...

Sunil Sharma listens public grievances in a public outreach programme in South Kashmir

17/09/2026
Anantnag, September 17 (KIP)-Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma led a mass public outreach programme in Anantnag, listening to grievances of delegations from South Kashmir. The programme marked the beginning of an extensive grassroots outreach campaign by the BJP, aimed at highlighting what the party described as the “failures, misgovernance and anti-people policies” of the National Conference-led government. Sharma was accompanied by BJP ...

Yuva Connect Programme Held at GDC Ganderbal

17/09/2026
Ganderbal: September 17 (KIP)- A Yuva Connect Programme under the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat initiative was organized at Government Degree College (GDC) Ganderbal on Thursday under the aegis of My Bharat, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, with an aim to engage and empower youth while promoting a healthy, drug-free and responsible lifestyle. The programme witnessed the enthusiastic participation of around 300 students, along with faculty members and NSS represe...

Hakeem Yaseen seeks dedicated liver transplant facility in J&K

17/09/2026
Srinagar, September 17 (KIP)- Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Thursday expressed concern over the growing burden of liver diseases in Jammu and Kashmir and urged the Union and J&K governments to establish a fully functional liver transplant facility in the region. Yaseen said patients suffering from advanced liver diseases, particularly those from economically weaker sections, are often compelled to travel outside Ja...

CM Omar-led Govt sanctions free public transport for differently-abled persons

16/09/2026
Srinagar, September 16 (KIP)-Fulfilling a key Budget announcement made in March this year, the Government led by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has sanctioned free ridership for differently-abled persons in public transport across Jammu and Kashmir. The facility will cover services operated by the Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC), as well as e-Buses operated by Jammu Smart City Limited and Srinagar Smart City Limited. Congratulating Transport Minister Satish Shar...

FDA conducts 229 Food Safety Inspections of Hotels, Restaurants

16/09/2026
Srinagar, September 16 (KIP)-The Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), J&K, conducted food safety inspections of hotels and restaurants across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir to assess compliance with the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the regulations made thereunder. A total of 229 hotels and restaurants were inspected, during which 124 food samples of various commodities, including milk and milk products, spices, edible oils and prepared food, were lifted a...

SWD Srinagar organizes Awareness Session on Safe and Dignified breastfeeding under BBBP

16/09/2026
Srinagar, September 16 (KIP)-The Social Welfare Department (SWD), SANKALP-HEW Srinagar, organised an awareness session on “Safe and Dignified Breastfeeding” at the CDPO Office, Eidgah Srinagar. The session focused on creating awareness among participants about the importance of safe, healthy and dignified breastfeeding practices. The programme highlighted the significance of breastfeeding for the health and well-being of both mothers and infants, while also emphasising the need for a sup...