26/01/2026
Anantnag, January 26 (KIP)-Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today unfurled the National Flag at Shaheed Himayun Muzzamil Memorial Government Degree College Boys here to mark the 77th Republic Day celebrations.
She inspected the parade and took salute from the contingents of CRPF, J&K Police, Home Guards, J&K Police Band, Fire & Emergency Services, NCC and students of various schools.
In her Republic Day address, Minister Sakeena highlig...
26/01/2026
Awantipora January 26 (KIP)-On the occasion of 77th Republic Day celebrations at IUST, Vice Chancellor Prof Shakil Ahmad Romshoo unfurled the National Flag. The ceremony was attended by the employees of the university including Deans of schools, Head of Departments/Centres, Officers of the university besides the security contingent.
Addressing the participants, Prof Romshoo highlighted the importance of the day and said that on this day in 1950, the Constitution came into force and India bec...
25/01/2026
Srinagar, January 25 (KIP)-On the occasion of 16th National Voters Day celebrations, a grand function was organized by the District Election Office, Srinagar here at Government College of Education, M A Road to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India, established on 25th January 1950.
The function was presided over by the Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg, while Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo who is also the District Election Offic...
25/01/2026
Srinagar, January 24 (KIP)- Police in Sopore have solved a burglary case within 24 hours of its reporting, leading to the arrest of the accused and recovery of stolen property.
Police Station Sopore received a written complaint from Akash Ahmad Wani son of Hafeezullah Wani resident of Nowhamam, Sopore, stating that during the intervening night of 22/23 January 2026, unknown burglars broke open his shop located at Iqbal Market, Sopore, and stole crockery items etc. Accordingly, a case FIR ...
24/01/2026
Srinagar, January 24 (KIP)-Hakeem Muhammad Yaseen, President of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) and former minister, has expressed profound anguish over the extensive destruction caused by strong winds across several parts of Kashmir, with Budgam district emerging as one of the worst-affected regions.
Hakeem Yaseen voiced serious concern over the hardships faced by residents whose homes, shops, and properties have suffered significant damage due to the severe weather c...
23/01/2026
Srinagar, January 23 (KIP)-In view of the prevailing adverse weather conditions and forecasts of snowfall, lightning, strong winds, cloudbursts, and thunderstorms, police in Budgam have established dedicated 24×7 emergency helpline services to assist the general public and ensure swift response to any distress or emergency situation.
Residents are advised to contact the following numbers whenever assistance is required:
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23/01/2026
Srinagar, January 23 (KIP)-Police in Ganderbal established emergency helpline Service to facilitate the general public arising due to inclement weather across the district.
In case of any emergency, the general public can contact on the below mentioned Cell Numbers 24x7:-
(DySP Hqrs Ganderbal) 9541786715, 7006455576.
(SDPO Kangan) 9541786714, 9469487493.
DySP DAR DPL Ganderbal 9541786713, 9906959784.
(SHO Police Station Sonamarg) 9541786717, 7006795008.
(SHO Police Station G...
22/01/2026
Srinagar, January 22 (KIP)-In view of the forthcoming Republic Day celebrations, Police in Srinagar have stepped up security and checking measures across the city to ensure a peaceful, safe, and incident-free observance of the national event.
As part of the enhanced security grid, Police personnel have been deployed at strategic locations. Special checkpoints and mobile patrols have been established, where thorough checking of vehicles and individuals is being carried out. Night patrols an...
22/01/2026
Srinagar, January 22 (KIP)-Acting swiftly on specific and credible inputs received from reliable sources, Police in Ganderbal have successfully unearthed a case of illegal timber smuggling at Poshkar Kangan.
The information revealed that one individual, namely Imtiaz Ahmad Banya son of Husain Banya resident of Poshkar, Kangan, had illegally smuggled forest timber from a nearby forest area and clandestinely dumped the same in the courtyard of his residential premises at Poshkar, Kangan.
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22/01/2026
Awantipora, January 22 (KIP)-The CIED–IUST Foundation organised a one-day Innovate X 1.0: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Program under the Mission YUVA initiative for aspiring entrepreneurs. The programme was conducted by Prof. Parvez A. Mir, CEO, CIED–IUST Foundation.
The inaugural session was attended by Mr. Sameer Wazir, Finance Officer, IUST; Dr. Basharat Nabi Dar, Coordinator, EDC; Dr. Mohd Asif Bashir Naqshbandi, Coordinator, IPR Cell; along with members of the...
22/01/2026
Srinagar, January 22 (KIP)- President of the People’s Democratic Front (PDF) and former Minister, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen, has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the tragic road accident in Doda district that claimed the lives of ten brave Indian Army soldiers and left several others injured.
In his condolence message, Yaseen described the incident as a heartbreaking loss for the nation and paid rich tributes to the courage, dedication and supreme sacrifice of the fallen soldiers...
21/01/2026
Bandipora, January 21 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today chaired a meeting of the District Level Committee (DLC) to review cases related to Change of Land Use (CLU) in the district.
During the meeting, a total of seven CLU cases were taken up for discussion. Concerned officers briefed the chair about the parameters and criteria being followed for issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs). After detailed deliberations, four cases were approved, while three cases...
21/01/2026
Baramulla, January 21 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today chaired a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) at Baramulla to review the status of road safety measures and enforcement across the district.
During the meeting, the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Traffic gave a comprehensive briefing to the chair on various initiatives undertaken to strengthen road safety, including enforcement drives, challans issued, and fines collected to curb traffic...
21/01/2026
Srinagar, January 21 (KIP)- In a major fillip for revival of the indigenous Namda craft of Kashmir, Department of Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir today awarded contract for the Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning (SITC) of card cloth for wool carding machine through Mechanical & Hospitals Engineering Department.
The commissioned wool carding machine has an annual processing capacity of approximately 29,000 Kgs of wool. This enhanced capacity is expected to significantly strengt...
20/01/2026
Srinagar, January 20 (KIP)- J&K Police in Baramulla held a comprehensive security review meeting at the Conference Hall, District Police Lines Baramulla, ahead of the forthcoming Republic Day Celebrations-2026. The meeting was chaired by SSP Baramulla.
Senior officers of the Army, BSF, CRPF, SSB, CISF, intelligence agencies, along with all GOs, SHOs and IC PPs of district police attended the meeting. Detailed deliberations were held on security arrangements, inter-agency coordination, depl...
20/01/2026
Srinagar, January 20 (KIP)- J&K Police commemorated the 150th anniversary of India’s National Song, “Vande Mataram,” (Phase-II) by organising special exhibitions, patriotic performances and patriotic band show at various public places in Pulwama and Awantipora.
In Pulwama, the Police Band Show (Patriotic Songs) was organised at the New Bus Stand, Pulwama. The programme was organised by Pulwama Police to pay tribute to the historic significance of “Vande Mataram” and to promote the spirit o...
20/01/2026
Srinagar, January 20 (KIP)- DIG South Kashmir Range Shri Javid Iqbal Matoo-IPS, chaired a comprehensive security and crime review meeting at DPO Anantnag to assess the prevailing security scenario and the overall law-and-order situation in the district.
The meeting was attended by SSP Anantnag Shri Amritpal Singh-IPS, SP Headquarters Anantnag Shri Kartik Shrotriya, SP Operations Anantnag Shri Furqan Qadir, ASP North Aishmuqam Shri Rameez Raja, along with all SDPOs and SHOs of District Ana...
19/01/2026
Srinagar, January 19 (KIP)-The Department of Chemical Engineering, in collaboration with the Dean Alumni and International Affairs, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, on Monday organised an interactive session with renowned innovator and industrialist Dr. Pradeep Tyle, a distinguished alumnus of the institute, under its flagship Life Beyond Classroom (LBC) programme.
The interaction, held at the Department of Chemical Engineering, witnessed enthusiastic participation from fac...
19/01/2026
Srinagar,January 19 (KIP)-President of the People’s Democratic Front (PDF) and former Minister, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen, on Monday expressed deep anguish and serious concern over a fresh and alarming wave of harassment, intimidation and targeted assaults against Kashmiri shawl sellers in several states, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Haryana.
In a statement issued here, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Mini...
19/01/2026
Srinagar, January 19 (KIP)- Police in Pulwama successfully concluded the Girls’ Volleyball Tournament at Sports Stadium Newa under the Civic Action Programme (CAP) 2025–26, aimed at promoting sports culture, youth engagement and women empowerment.
The closing ceremony was graced by SSP Pulwama Ms. Tanushree-IPS, along with other senior officers of the district. Speaking on the occasion, SSP Pulwama, emphasized that sports play a crucial role in the holistic development of youth and act ...