Kashmir News

DC Srinagar, SMC Commissioner reviews traffic decongestion measures in the city

13/11/2025
Srinagar, November 13 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo along with Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation(SMC) Thursday chaired a comprehensive meeting at Conference Hall of the DC Office to deliberate on key matters related to decongestion of traffic in the city. SSP Traffic, Aijaz Ahmad, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Aadil Fareed, Regional Transport Officer Kashmir, Qazi Irfan; Chief Planning Officer, Fay...

Law Students of Central University of Kashmir visits Police Station Kheerbawani

13/11/2025
Srinagar, November 13 (KIP)- As part of an academic exposure initiative, around (60) Law students from the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) today visited Police Station Kheerbawani. The visit was aimed at providing students with firsthand insight into the functioning, structure, and practical aspects of policing and criminal justice administration. During the visit, the students had an interactive session with SSP Ganderbal Shri Khalil Ahmad Poswal-JKPS, who briefed them about the role,...

J&K Police continues action against terror ecosystem in Pulwama

13/11/2025
Srinagar, November 13 (KIP)- J&K Police today carried out coordinated Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs) at multiple suspected locations across the district as part of its ongoing campaign against anti-national elements, including JKNOP and other subversive networks. The operations aimed to identify and trace individuals involved in unlawful and anti-national activities, strengthen surveillance, and ensure overall public safety. Several premises were searched, and identities of numerous...

J&K Police continues crackdown on terror ecosystem

13/11/2025
= Srinagar, November 13 (KIP)- Continuing its sustained efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem and its support structures, J&K Police conducted extensive searches at multiple locations across the district linked with members and associates of (JeI) & (JKNOPs) in Shopian. The searches are part of the ongoing crackdown aimed at identifying individuals and networks involved in providing any kind of assistance, logistical or financial, to terror-related activities. Operations are being carr...

J&K Police intensify action against terror network in Baramulla

13/11/2025
Srinagar, November 13 (KIP)- J&K Police in Baramulla executed a series of meticulously coordinated preventive operations across the district. The concerted initiative was aimed at fortifying internal security architecture, neutralizing subversive and law-defying elements, and reinforcing the overall climate of public order and civic assurance. During these operations, the following actions were undertaken: 06 individuals linked with subversive networks were brought to Police stations and b...

35 Kashmir craftsmen to participate in India Int’l Trade Fair in New Delhi

13/11/2025
Srinagar,November 13 (KIP)- In order to provide direct marketing linkage, as many as 35 artisans and weavers from Kashmir are participating in the 44th edition of the prestigious India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025, scheduled from November 14 to 27 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), IITF is country’s biggest and most celebrated trade-cum-consumer fair, attracting lakhs of visitors annually. In a press statement issued here t...

CUKashmir celebrates National Education Day

13/11/2025
Ganderbal, November 12 (KIP)-School of Education (SoE), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), Tuesday celebrated National Education Day to commemorate the 137th birth anniversary of the first Education Minister of Independent India—Maulana Abul Kalam Azad—at Tulmulla campus here. In his keynote address, Prof. Syed Zahoor Ahmad Geelani, Dean and Head, SoE, said, “Maulana Azad was instrumental in establishing the modern education system in independent India in terms of prioritising th...

J&K Police Conduct major crackdown on Jamaat-e-Islami Network in Sopore

13/11/2025
Srinagar, November 12 (KIP)-In a major coordinated operation, J&K Police carried out a series of search operations across multiple locations in Police District Sopore, targeting individuals and premises linked with the proscribed organization Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), banned under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). In a district-wide counter–terror and separatist ecosystem action, simultaneous raids were conducted at over 30 plus locations across Sopore, Zaingeer, and Rafiabad...

Satish Sharma holds meeting with Western Bus Union

13/11/2025
Srinagar, November 12 (KIP)-In a significant step towards addressing the long-pending concerns of the Transport fraternity, Minister for Transport, FCS&CA, Youth Services and Sports, IT, Satish Sharma today convened a detailed meeting with the representatives of Western Bus Union. The delegation, led by the President of the Association, apprised the Minister of various operational and administrative challenges being faced by transporters across different routes and districts of the region. ...

Sakeena Itoo assesses various issues on fee fixation, regulation of Private Schools across J&K

13/11/2025
Srinagar, November 12 (KIP)-Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to assess the issues related to fee fixation and regulation of Private Schools across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Secretary School Education department, Ram Niwas Sharma; Director School Education Kashmir, Naseer Ahmad Wani; Secretary JKBOSE, Ghulam Hassan Sheikh; Director School Education Jammu, Dr. Naseem Javai...

Muslim man donates land for toilet block of Sharda Temple at LoC Teetwal Kashmir

12/11/2025
New Delhi/Srinagar, November 12 (KIP)-A muslim man from Teetwal Karnah has donated a small piece of land for construction of Toilet block for Sharda Temple LoC Teetwal, Kashmir. Ajaz Khan carried land papers from Teetwal on behalf of Ghyasuddin , a local who has donated 1 marla of land for Toilet Block at Sharda Temple & Gurdwara at LOC Teetwal Karnah, Kashmir. All India Kashmiri Samaj Regd.(AIKS) felicitated Ajaz Khan today at a kashmiri samaj event held in New Delhi. "We are grateful to ...

PDF President Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen condemns Red Fort attack

12/11/2025
Srinagar, November 11 (KIP)-Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Tuesday expressed deep shock and grief over the terror attack at Red Fort, in which several innocent people were killed and many others sustained serious injuries. In a statement issued to the press, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen described the incident as a barbaric and cowardly act carried out by enemies of peace and humanity. He said the perpetrators of suc...

Police conducts extensive vehicle checking drives in Pulwama

12/11/2025
Srinagar, November 11 (KIP)- Police in Pulwama conducted extensive vehicle checking drives across various parts of the district. All permanent nakas remained active, while additional temporary nakas were established at key locations to strengthen security and monitor the movement of suspicious persons and vehicles. The drive aimed to curb illegal activities, enhance road safety, and enforce traffic and security regulations effectively. Police teams inspected vehicles for valid documents, sus...

Police intensify vehicle checking on NH-44 and other key routes in Awantipora

12/11/2025
Srinagar, November 11 (KIP)-To ensure maintenance of peace and public order, Police in Awantipora have intensified vehicle checking on NH-44 and other important arterial roads across the Police District. The checking drives are being conducted to monitor the movement of suspicious persons and vehicles, and to prevent the transportation of any contraband or unlawful material. These measures are part of the continuous efforts of J&K Police to strengthen security, enhance public safety, an...

JKPP & UPP join hands for providing formidable political alternative to people of Kashmir

11/11/2025
Srinagar, November 11 (KIP)-JK People's Party Chief Sheeban Ashai, United People's Party Supremo Dr Sandeep Mawa join hands for providing a formidable political alternative to the people of Jammu & Kashmir. Reflecting upon the trajectory of Kashmir politics of last one century from 1929 to 2025 both leaders delineated cardinal events of history thanks to which kashmiris have reached where they are today. Ashai censured treacherous role of local parties & himalayan blunders of New Delhi for t...

DC Kulgam Reviews Patient Care Services at District Hospital

11/11/2025
Kulgam, November 11 (KIP)-To ensure better healthcare facilities in the district, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan , today visited District Hospital (DH) Kulgam to take stock of ongoing health projects and patient care services. During the visit, the DC expressed satisfaction over the progress of the 50-bedded Emergency Critical Care Unit, and also reviewed the additional block for maternity and child health, renovation and upgradation of the main hospital building, new tick...

J&K Police busts an inter-state and transnational terror module

11/11/2025
Srinagar, November 10 (KIP)-In a major Counter Terrorism success, , linked with proscribed terrorist organizations, Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH). The operation has led to the arrest of key operatives and recovery of a massive cache of arms, ammunition and explosives, during coordinated searches in J&K and other states. On 19.10.2025, multiple JeM posters were found pasted at different locations in Bunpora Nowgam, Srinagar threatening and intimidating Police and...

IUST Celebrates 20th Foundation Day: CM inaugurates IUST Radio Station

11/11/2025
Awantipora, November 10 (KIP)- The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) celebrated its 20th Foundation Day today with a special commemorative programme held at the University Campus. Jenab Omar Abdullah, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Jenab Nasir Aslam Wani, Advisor to the Chief Minister, and Javid Ahmad Dar, Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments attende...

DC Ganderbal hands over Sanction letters to beneficiaries under BLC component of PMAY-U 2.0

11/11/2025
Ganderbal, November 10 (KIP)-In a significant step aimed to pave way for setting up of dwelling units for the economically weaker sections of society, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore in presence of Executive Officer, Municipal Council Ganderbal handed over sanction letters to seven beneficiaries under the Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC) component of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0, here. Speaking on the occasion, the DC emphasized that the primary obj...

Satish Sharma lays foundation for upgradation of playfield at Radpora

10/11/2025
Srinagar, November 10 (KIP)- In a major push towards strengthening sports infrastructure in the heart of Srinagar, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science & Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma today laid the foundation stone for upgradation of playfield at Radpora and other adjoining playfields by way of seating tiers at an estimated project cost of ₹100.00 lakh. The foundation stone was laid by th...

Birsa Munda’s ideals continue to inspire BJP’s mission for tribal welfare:Ashok Koul

10/11/2025
Jammu, November 10 (KIP)-The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Scheduled Tribe (ST) Morcha, Jammu and Kashmir, organized a programme at Gujjar Desh Charitable Trust, Jammu, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and to highlight his immense contribution as a great Adivasi hero and freedom fighter who championed the cause of tribal dignity, rights, and identity. Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), J&K BJP, chaired the programme, which was also addressed by Haroon C...

Police Intensifies Crackdown to Dismantle Terror Ecosystem In Kulgam

10/11/2025
Srinagar, November 09 (KIP)-Continuing its sustained efforts to uproot the terror ecosystem from the grassroots level, Police in Kulgam today launched a massive crackdown across multiple locations in the district. The operation targeted OGWs, UAPA and PSA accused persons, sympathisers, and relatives of killed and active terrorists particularly in areas where encounters had earlier taken place. During the operation, several suspects were detained for questioning, and multiple houses were s...

NIT Srinagar organizes technology transfer training for rural youth and women

10/11/2025
Srinagar, November 09 (KIP)-National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Sunday organised a Technology Transfer Training Programme at Faquir Gujri, Srinagar, to train local youth and women in preparing healthy food products from locally grown fruits and vegetables using plant-derived natural preservatives. The event was held under the project titled “Technology Transfer for Development of Functional Foods Using Natural Plant Extracts in Encapsulated Form”, sanctioned to Prof. M.A. Sh...

DIPR Kupwara, Police Department hold series of band, cultural performances in Kupwara

10/11/2025
Kupwara, November 09 (KIP)- In continuation of the ongoing “Vande Mataram” campaign, the District Information & Public Relations (DIPR), Kupwara in collaboration with the Police Department, today organized a series of Band and Cultural Performances featuring patriotic tunes across various markets of Kupwara Town. The event aimed to instill a spirit of patriotism, unity, and national pride among the citizens, while also enhancing public participation in the ongoing campaign. The performan...

End of Campaigning Period in bye elections for 27-AC Budgam

10/11/2025
Budgam, November 09 (KIP)-In order to facilitate smooth conduct of electoral process in District Budgam, to denote the end of campaigning period and start of silence period of campaigning, the District Magistrate (DM) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat issues Prohibitory orders under Section 163 BNSS throughout the District. According to the order issued from the Office of District Magistrate Budgam, the restrictions have been imposed in District under Section 163 BNSS from 6:00 pm on Novemb...

Commemoration of the 79th anniversary of The Battle of Shalateng

10/11/2025
Srinagar, November 09 (KIP)-The Battle of Shalateng, fought on 07 November 1947, stands as a watershed moment in the annals of Indian Military history. During the first Indo-Pak War of 1947-48, this decisive engagement saw the gallant soldiers of the Indian Army, in concert with valiant local civilians, repelled the advancing Pakistani raiders and safeguarded the city of Srinagar. Their indomitable courage and sacrifice has few parallels and exposed Pak perfidy. To commemorate the 79th An...

Bye- Elections to 27-AC Budgam

10/11/2025
Budgam, November 09 (KIP)- Final Randomization of polling staff designated for deployment across 173 polling stations for Bye-Assembly Elections to 27-AC budgam was today held at Budgam. The randomisation was held by the District Election Officer (DEO)Budgam Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat in presence of General Election Observer, Bhor Singh Yadav, deployed for 27-Assembly Constituency of District Budgam. On the occasion , Randomisation for Micro-observers, women , PWD, and young polling st...

NC will face a crushing defeat on 14th November in Budgam: Sunil Sharma

08/11/2025
Budgam,November 08 (KIP)-Leader of Opposition and Senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma today addressed a massive public rally at Narbal in support of BJP Assembly Candidate from Budgam, Aga Mohsin. While speaking to an enthusiastic gathering, Sharma said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have rejected decades of deceit and dynastic politics of the National Conference (NC), and are now rallying behind the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a developed and prosperous Jammu & Kashmir. ...

SIA Kashmir Files Charge Sheet in Narco-Terror Case

08/11/2025
Srinagar, November 08 (KIP)-In continuation of its relentless efforts, the State Investigation Agency (SIA Kashmir) has filed the chargesheet before the Hon’ble Court of Special Judge (Designated under NIA Act), Srinagar in FIR No. 03/2025 of Police Station Parimpora (now SIA Kashmir). The case pertains to a Narco-Terror module operated by Pakistan-based terrorist handler *Mushtaq Ahmad Khan alias Khalid Bhai of Tehreek- ul- Mujahideen (TuM)*. The charge sheet has been filed under section...

Deputy Chief Minister reviews progress of ongoing works on Sanat Nagar Flyover

08/11/2025
Srinagar, November 08 (KIP)- Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today visited the site of under-construction Sanat Nagar Flyover here and took on-spot assessment of overall progress and ongoing works of the project. The Deputy CM was accompanied by MLA Chanpora, Mushtaq Ahmad Guroo; Chief Engineer R&B, Superintending Engineer, Executive Engineer, and other senior officers of the R&B department. Taking a detailed appraisal of the work, the Deputy Chief Minister directed the office...