Kashmir News

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...

2-week CBP on ‘Academic and Research Excellence in Higher Education' concludes at CUKashmir

08/11/2025
Ganderbal, November 07 (KIP)-The two-week Capacity Building Programme (CBP) on “Academic and Research Excellence in Higher Education,” organised by the Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) and sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), concluded at the Tulmulla Campus here Friday. Prof. Sandhya Tiwari, Course Director and Dean, School of Languages, presented the detailed report of the two-week academic engagement. She outlined how the sessions covered crucial ...

NIT Srinagar commemorates 150 Years of Vande Mataram

08/11/2025
Srinagar, November 07 (KIP)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Friday marked 150 years of Vande Mataram with a commemorative event that also saw the launch of a “Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign” on the campus. The dual programme, aimed at promoting patriotism and public health awareness, was jointly coordinated by NSS Coordinator Dr. Pramod Yadav, ANO NCC Lt. Dr. Nitika Kundan, and EBSB Cell Coordinator Dr. Ashok Kumar. The event began with a collective pledge and the ma...

Vande Mataram” Completes 150 Years

08/11/2025
Srinagar, November 07 (KIP)-To mark the 150th anniversary of India’s National Song “Vande Mataram,” the Jammu and Kashmir Police organized the main commemoration programme at the Police Control Room (PCR) in Kashmir. The event was inaugurated by the Director General of Police, J&K, Shri Nalin Prabhat, IPS, who led the celebrations with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour. The programme commenced with the collective singing of “Vande Mataram,” in which the DGP, senior officers, and a lar...

BJP’s massive show of strength in Budgam

08/11/2025
Budgam, November 07 (KIP)-The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir organized a massive public rally at Budgam in support of its candidate for the Budgam Assembly Constituency bye-election, Aga Syed Mohsin. The rally witnessed huge participation from all sections of society, reflecting the growing popularity and trust of the people in the BJP’s development-oriented policies and inclusive vision. The event was addressed by J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, form...

BJP J&K Commemorates 150th Anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’ with Programmes in Srinagar

08/11/2025
Srinagar, November 07 (KIP)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir commemorated the 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’ with an event held at Rajbagh, Srinagar. J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul and former President, J&K BJP Ravinder Raina were the chief guests on the occasion. Among other prominent leaders present were State Vice President Dr Shehnaz Ganie, Secretary Arif Raja, Social Media Co-Incharge & Programme Incharge Sajjad Raina, and Media Incharge Ka...

DC Srinagar inspects functioning of ‘‘Palaash” and “Pareesha” (Children Homes) at Gupt Ganga Nishat

06/11/2025
Srinagar, November 06 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner (DC), Srinagar Akshay Labroo on Tuesday visited “Palash” and “Pareesha” (Children Home for Boys & Girls) at Gupt Ganga Nishat to take stock of the functioning of the Centres and facilities being provided to the enrolled students. Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz; Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar; Chief Medical Officer, Dr, Tahir Sajad; District Social Welfare Officer, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad; Tehsildar North, Syed Shahid;...

J&K Police recovers abducted girl; accused arrested

06/11/2025
Srinagar, November 06 (KIP)- J&K Police have arrested a kidnapper and safely recovered the kidnapped girl (name withheld) from his possession after a swift and well-coordinated operation. Acting on specific input, on the directions of SSP Ganderbal Shri Khalil Ahmad Poswal-JKPS, a special police team from Police Post Shadipora traced out and apprehended the accused Firdous Rustum Khan son of Rustum Ali Khan resident of Shatigam, Handwara from the State of Himachal Pradesh. It is pertinent ...

Postal Ballot Voting begins for 27-AC Budgam Bye-Elections

05/11/2025
Budgam, November 05 (KIP)-The process of postal ballot voting begins for 27-AC Budgam at BDO office Budgam, marking an important step in ensuring that all eligible voters, especially employees in essential services who may not be able to attend polling stations on election day for 27-AC budgam, have the opportunity to exercise their democratic rights. Speaking on the occasion, the District Election Officer (DEO) Budgam Dr.Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat underscored the commitment to ensuring a free...

CUKashmir’s DIC showcase innovations at DIC meet

05/11/2025
New Delhi, November 05 (KIP)-Design Innovation Centre (DIC), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) participated in the 5th All India DIC Meet held on 3rd and 4th November at IIT Delhi here. The two-day event brought together Design Innovation Centres (DICs), Ekalpas, and Open Design Schools (ODS) from across the country to showcase their innovations and discuss the progress of the DIC initiative under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. On 3rd November 2025, a Coordinato...

Police take action against unlicensed Pet Shop in Baramulla

05/11/2025
Srinagar,November 05 (KIP)-Police in Baramulla, acting on a complaint received from Animal Aid Kashmir—an Anantnag-based NGO—conducted a joint inspection at Zain Pet Store, Baramulla, in coordination with representatives from the Wildlife Protection Department and the Municipal Council Baramulla. During the inspection, several animals were rescued from the premises and handed over to the NGO on proper receipt through the Wildlife Department. Accordingly, action under Section 36 of the P...

Gurpurab celebrated at Guru Teg Bahadur Gurudwara at LoC Teetwal

05/11/2025
LoC Teetwal/Srinagar, November 05 (KIP)-Gurpurab was celebrated at Guru Teg Bahadur Gurudwara at LoC Teetwal Kashmir today. The last gurudwara of India, on tip of North Kashmir was lit up beautifully to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Ji. In a statement, Ravinder Pandita who is head of the committee managing both Sharda Temple and Gurudwara at LoC Teetwal has greeted all on this joyous occasion. This gurudwara was reconstructed after 75 years in 2022 as the same alongwith temple ...