25/12/2025
Srinagar, December 25 (KIP)- Director Estates, Kashmir, Ashwani Khajuria conducted an extensive inspection and review of office and residential accommodations and allied facilities at multiple locations in Srinagar, including Civil Secretariat, Assembly Complex, Old Secretariat Complex and Tulsibagh and Jawahar Nagar residential quarters. During the inspection, the Director was accompanied by senior officers of department including FA/CAO, Deputy Director Estates, Deputy Director(P) and A...
25/12/2025
Awantipora, December 25 (KIP)- Under its Industry Connect initiative, the Department of Physics, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organized an educational tour on Tuesday for students of M.Sc. Physics and FYUGP Physics to the Pahalgam Hydel Power Project. Operated by the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation (JKPDC), the project harnesses the waters of the Lidder River and consists of three generating units, each with a capacity of 1.5 MW, totaling 4.5 MW.
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25/12/2025
Awantipora, December 25 (KIP)- The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) concluded a two-day capacity building workshop on “Disaster Risk Reduction in Urban Planning, Development and Monitoring: Building a Disaster-Resilient Jammu and Kashmir.” The workshop was jointly organised by the Department of Architecture, Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction (CDRR), and the Department of Planning and Geomatics, IUST, in collaboration with the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, R...
25/12/2025
Srinagar, December 24 (KIP)- Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, Shri V.K. Birdi, IPS, chaired a security review meeting at the Police Control Room, Kashmir, to assess preparedness for the peaceful celebration of upcoming events.
The meeting was attended by all DIsG of Kashmir Zone, DIG CRPF North/South Srinagar, DIG CID Kashmir, all district SSPs of Kashmir Zone, SSP PCR Kashmir, SSP Railways, and other senior officers.
At the outset of the meeting, IGP Kashmir was briefed by th...
25/12/2025
Srinagar, December 24 (KIP)- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting of Deputy Commissioners and concerned departmental officers to review the proposed revision of stamp duty rates for the upcoming year.
During the meeting, the Divisional Commissioner directed the Deputy Commissioners to rationalise the proposed increase in stamp duty in accordance with prevailing market value rates, transaction patterns, and land-use categories. He emphasised the need to ad...
23/12/2025
Srinagar, December 23 (KIP)- In its continued crackdown on drug trafficking and assets generated through narcotics trade, Police Station Rainawari today attached a double-storey residential house valued at approximately ₹1 crore under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
The attached property comprises a double-storey residential house built on 12 marlas of land, situated at Sultan Mohalla, Saidakadal, belonging to the accused Nisar Ahmad Bota son of...
23/12/2025
Awantipora, December 23 (KIP)- Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) organised a two-day capacity building workshop on “Disaster Risk Reduction in Urban Planning, Development and Monitoring: Building a Disaster Resilient Jammu and Kashmir”, jointly conducted by the Department of Planning and Geomatics, the Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction (CRR), and the Department of Architecture. The workshop was held in collaboration with the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Reha...
23/12/2025
Srinagar, December 23 (KIP)- Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive on-site review of the under-construction wooden pedestrian bridge at Amira Kadal.
He was accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, and the Chief Executive Officer, Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL), Faz Lul Haseeb.
During the inspection, the Div Com assessed the pace, quality, and technical aspects of the work being executed on the existing piers of t...
23/12/2025
Srinagar, December 23 (KIP)- Jammu & Kashmir Contractors Coordination Committee (JKCCC), Chairman Ghulam Jeelani Purza, has expressed deep concern over the continued financial hardships being faced by the contractor fraternity due to delayed payments, Capex Caps, treasury bottlenecks and long-pending liabilities. He has urged the Government of Jammu and Kashmir to take urgent and good steps to resolve these long-standing issues in the larger interest of development works and public welfare.
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23/12/2025
Srinagar, December 22 (KIP)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar will host the first edition of the Women’s Science Conclave (WSC–2026) on March 8, 2026, coinciding with International Women’s Day, in a hybrid mode. The brochure for the event was formally launched by dignitaries here on Monday.
The conclave, titled SANGAM 2.0 (W), is being organised under the patronage of the NIT Srinagar Alumni Association in collaboration with various organisations, institutions, and entrep...
23/12/2025
Srinagar, December 22 (KIP)-J&K Police organised an awareness programme on New Criminal Laws at Dak Bungalow Sopore as part of ongoing efforts to familiarise stakeholders with recent legal reforms. The programme was chaired by SDPO Sopore Shri M. R. Shah, while Additional Public Prosecutor, Sessions Court Sopore, Shri Muzamil Rashid participated as the resource person.
During the programme, detailed deliberations were held on the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sa...
23/12/2025
Srinagar, December 22 (KIP)-J&K Police organises Cyber Awareness Programmes at Police Station Rajpora and Lassipora area as part of its continued efforts to educate the public about emerging cyber threats and safe digital practices.
The programmes focused on sensitizing participants about various forms of cyber crimes, online fraud prevention, and the importance of cyber hygiene. During the sessions, the officer advised participants to adopt secure browsing habits, avoid sharing OTPs or ba...
21/12/2025
Srinagar, December 21 (KIP)-Reiterating the commitment of the BJP towards strengthening indigenous industries and empowering local communities, Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), J&K BJP, accompanied by Anwar Khan, General Secretary, and other senior party leaders, participated in the closing ceremony of the two-day Swadeshi Mela at Polo View, Srinagar.
The Swadeshi Mela, organized on December 20 and 21, witnessed enthusiastic participation from artisans, traders, and citizens, ...
21/12/2025
Srinagar, December 21 (KIP)- The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Sunday has strongly condemned the harassment of a Kashmiri shawl seller in the Dera area of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, where he was allegedly forced to chant “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” threatened with eviction, and asked to leave the state if he continued his business. The Association termed the incident an act of coercion, humiliation, and a blatant violation of constitutional values. The shawl seller, w...
21/12/2025
Srinagar, December 20 (KIP)- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today visited the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) office at Karanagar to review the progress of ongoing construction works of SMC and Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) buildings being executed under SSCL projects.
During the visit, the Divisional Commissioner was briefed by CEO SSCL, Faz Lul Haseeb, on the status of the G+3 storey building being constructed at an estimated cost of ₹14.7 crore. He was informed...
20/12/2025
Srinagar, December 20 (KIP)- With sustained efforts under Project Sadhbhavana to empower the youth and promote socio-cultural harmony, the Chinar Corps of Indian Army organised Kashmiruk FUNKAR Season - III at N. M. Govt Boys Higher Secondary School, Kaloosa and Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium, Bandipora from 03 to 20 Dec 2025.
The event comprised of three categories – Sports Camps, Awareness Capsules and Competitions - designed to holistically engage the youth. The Sports Camps focused on skill ...
20/12/2025
Srinagar, December 20 (KIP)- In its sustained efforts to eliminate the menace of drugs from the society and dismantle the infrastructure supporting illegal narcotics trade, Police in Srinagar have attached a double-storey residential house on 8 marlas of land situated at Wantpora Eidgah, belonging to notorious drug peddler namely Basit Bilal Dar son of Bilal Ahmad Dar resident of Wantpora, Eidgah, Srinagar, valued at approximately ₹1 Crore.
The accused person is involved in case FIR No...
20/12/2025
Srinagar, December 20 (KIP)- The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has been conferred with the prestigious “Pride of Nation Award 2025 – Best Institution of Srinagar” in recognition of its outstanding contribution to nationalism, patriotism, and nation-building through activities beyond academics.
The award was presented by Veterans India in proud collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), National Board of Accreditation (NBA), Association of ...
20/12/2025
Awantipora,December 20 (KIP)-Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice Chancellor IUST, accompanied by Prof. Abdul Wahid Makhdoomi, Registrar, IUST; Mr. Sameer Wazir, Finance Officer; Mr. Shahijahan Mohammad, University Engineer; and Dr. S. Iqbal Qureshi, Estates Officer, among others, conducted an extensive tour of the campus and inspected the functioning of various offices.
He was briefed on the progress of several ongoing projects, including the campus entrance, compound wall, Science Block, and...
19/12/2025
Srinagar, December 19 (KIP)- Continuing its special drive against absconders, police in Ganderbal achieved another success by arresting absconder who had been evading arrest for 06 years.
The arrested individual has been identified as Mohd Munshi Gojer son of Wali Mohd Gojer resident of Khanpora Nagrota, who was wanted in Case FIR No.50/2020 U/S 279, 427 IPC of Police Station Gund.
Acting on specific information, a police team from Police Station Gund after strenuous efforts apprehended...
19/12/2025
Awantipora,December 19 (KIP)- Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice Chancellor IUST, accompanied by Prof. Abdul Wahid Makhdoomi, Registrar, IUST; Mr. Sameer Wazir, Finance Officer; Mr. Shahijahan Mohammad, University Engineer; and Dr. S. Iqbal Qureshi, Estates Officer, among others, conducted an extensive tour of the campus and inspected the functioning of various offices.
He was briefed on the progress of several ongoing projects, including the campus entrance, compound wall, Science Block, a...
19/12/2025
Srinagar, December 18 (KIP)-Police have seized eight vehicles and a JCB involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals in Awantipora and Shopian.
Acting on specific information, a police team headed by SHO Police Station Awantipora, conducted an operation against illegal sand mining at Charligund, Awantipora. During the operation, 7 persons found involved in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals. They have been identified as Sameer Ahmad Sofi son of Gh. Mohd ...
19/12/2025
Srinagar, December 18 (KIP)- Ms Zainab, a 6th Semester BTech Civil Engineering student, and Er. Wasid, a PhD scholar from the Civil Engineering Department, brought laurels to their institution by winning gold medals at the Srinagar District Table Tennis Tournament, organized by the Table Tennis Association of Jammu and Kashmir.
Ms Zainab clinched the championship title in the Women’s/Girls category, exhibiting exceptional skill and composure throughout the competition.
Her achievement...
18/12/2025
Srinagar, December 18 (KIP)-J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization), Ashok Koul, along with BJP General Secretary Anwar Khan, chaired a review meeting regarding the preparations for the upcoming Swadeshi Mela to be organized at Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar.
The meeting was attended by J&K BJP Secretary Mudassir Wani, District President Srinagar Sheikh Salman, the BJP District Srinagar team, Morcha leaders, and senior party leaders.
Addressing the meeting, Ashok Koul emphasized that the S...