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Dy. CM lays foundation stones of key developmental projects in Nowshera, Sunderbani

19/10/2025
Rajouri, October 19 (KIP)-Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today visited Nowshera & Sunderbani areas of Rajouri district, wherein he laid foundation stones for several important developmental projects aimed at improving connectivity and infrastructure in these areas. During the visit, the Deputy CM laid foundation stone for upgradation of Lamberi- Gogri road project as well as construction/upgradation of road from MS Kanara to International School Handan. He also took assessment o...

Indian Army celebrated Diwali with the residents of the remote village of Gohallan

19/10/2025
Srinagar, October 19 (KIP)-The Indian Army celebrated Diwali with the residents of the remote village of Gohallan along the Line of Control (LoC) District Baramulla on 19 October 2025 reflecting the enduring bond between soldiers and local communities in border areas. The celebration featured, lighting of diyas and the sharing of sweets, filling the village with warmth and festival cheers despite its isolation. The occasion brought joy to the villagers and offered soldiers stationed far from ...

JKSA strongly condemns Harassment and Vandalism Against Kashmiri PG Student at GMC Jammu

19/10/2025
Srinagar, October 19 (KIP)-Jammu and Kashmir Students Association on Sunday strongly condemned the shocking and distressing incident involving a Kashmiri postgraduate student of Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine at Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu, whose rented accommodation was allegedly vandalized by a group of drunken individuals late last night. The victim, Dr. Hilal, a resident of Kashmir, returned from night duty to find the door and windows of his room broken and his ...

Adv. Neha Mahajan Graces ‘Deepotsav 2025’ Celebration at Hermann Gmeiner School, Jammu

19/10/2025
Jammu,October 19 (KIP)-The campus of Hermann Gmeiner School, Jammu was filled with festive joy and cultural vibrancy as the school organized “Deepotsav 2025 – Diwali & Dandiya Celebration” with great enthusiasm. The event beautifully reflected the essence of Diwali — spreading light, happiness, and togetherness among all. The celebration began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Advocate Neha Mahajan, President BJP Mahila Morcha J&KUT, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, ...

Police nabs 05 long term absconder in Baramulla, Awantipora

19/10/2025
Srinagar, October 19 (KIP)-In a significant breakthrough, Police have apprehended 05 long term absconders in Baramulla and Awantipora. In Baramulla, accused Noor Mohammad Gojri son of Abdul Rahman Gojri resident of Kunzer, was wanted in FIR No. 107/2003 U/S 366, 376 RPC of Police Station Kunzer. He had been absconding since 2008. Acting on credible intelligence, a dedicated police team from Police Station Kunzer traced and arrested the accused from Beerwah, Budgam during a late-night operati...

CM Omar Abdullah greets people on Urs of Sheikh-ul-Alam (RA)

19/10/2025
Srinagar, October 19 (KIP)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today extended his warm greetings to the people on the annual Urs of Sheikh-ul-Alam (RA), also known as Sheikh Nooruddin Noorani (RA). In his felicitation message, the Chief Minister said that the message of Alamdar-e-Kashmir remains deeply relevant in contemporary times as it has been through the ages. He described Sheikh Nooruddin Noorani (RA) as a symbol of communal harmony, unity and spiritual enlightenment, whose teachings contin...

NHM J&K Fails to Release Salaries of Outsourced DEOs

18/10/2025
Srinagar, October 18 (KIP)-In yet another instance highlighting the plight of contractual workers, the Data Entry Operators (DEOs) engaged through outsourcing under the National Health Mission (NHM) Jammu and Kashmir are reeling under severe financial distress as they remain without salary for the last three months, with the fourth month already underway. The aggrieved employees said that despite putting in long hours to keep vital health data systems running across the Union Territory, th...

Congress condoles demise of Th Gulchain Singh Charak

18/10/2025
Jammu, October 18 (KIP)-JKPCC has expressed deep shock over the sad demise of Former Minister and President Dogra Saddar Sabha Jammu Thakur Gulchain Singh Charak. In a condolence message JKPCC President Shri Tariq Hameed Karra and other senior leaders have expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of Thakur Gulshan Singh Charak and conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. They recalled the contributions of Shri Charak in the political and social field of J&K and ...

Hakeem Yaseen condoles demise of former Minister Gulchain Singh Charak

18/10/2025
Srinagar, October 18 (KIP)-People’s Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen, on Saturday expressed his heartfelt condolences on the passing of *Gulchain Singh Charak*, a senior political leader and former minister from Jammu. Charak passed away on Friday at the age of 83 after a prolonged illness. He was widely respected for his long-standing association with the Congress and his significant contributions to Jammu’s political landscape. Charak serv...

Hakeem Yaseen condoles demise of former Minister Gulchain Singh Charak

18/10/2025
Srinagar, October 18 (KIP)-People’s Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen, on Saturday expressed his heartfelt condolences on the passing of *Gulchain Singh Charak*, a senior political leader and former minister from Jammu. Charak passed away on Friday at the age of 83 after a prolonged illness. He was widely respected for his long-standing association with the Congress and his significant contributions to Jammu’s political landscape. Charak serv...

Tampering with RBA quota will not be tolerated: Salman Nizami

18/10/2025
Srinagar, October 18 (KIP)- Senior leader DPAP, Salman Nizami has strongly opposed any move by the J&K govt to reduce or tamper with the (RBA) quota, terming it a grave injustice to the people living in remote and backward regions of the Union Territory. In a statement issued today, Nizami said that the RBA quota was introduced to uplift the underprivileged and marginalised sections living in far-flung areas who continue to suffer from a lack of infrastructure, education, and employment opp...

J&K Police arrests impersonator for extortion and fraud in Awantipora

18/10/2025
Srinagar, October 18 (KIP)-In a swift and decisive action, J&K Police in Awantipora have arrested an individual for impersonating as a person with close ties to police and other authorities thereby extorting money from the public. The action was initiated following a complaint filed by Raiees Ahmad Yatoo, son of Bashir Ahmad Yatoo, resident of Pampore, stating therein that the accused Faizan Amin, son of Mohammad Amin, resident of Patal Bagh, Pampore was fraudulently posing as a well-con...

GRP Jammu Produces Challan before the Hon’ble Railway Court, Jammu

18/10/2025
Jammu, October 18 (KIP)-The Government Railway Police (GRP), Jammu has presented final report in case FIR No. 38/2025 under sections 305/238/317(2) BNS, registered at Police Station GRP Jammu, before the Hon’ble Railway Court Jammu on 14.10.2025. The challan has been filed against two accused persons Aijaz Ahmad Malik, son of Gh. Ahmad Malik, resident of Nowgam, Tehsil Damhal Hanjipura, District Kulgam, and Imtiyaz Ahmad Malyar, son of Ab. Gani Malyar, resident of Bah, Tehsil Damhal Hanjipu...

Indian Red Cross Society Organizes Awareness Programme on CPR at 82 BN CRPF Srinagar

18/10/2025
Srinagar, October 18 (KIP)-The Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Jammu & Kashmir branch, successfully conducted a comprehensive awareness programme on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for personnel of the 82nd Battalion, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at their Srinagar camp today. The event underscored the vital importance of life-saving skills in emergency situations, empowering security forces with essential first aid knowledge to enhance safety and response capabilities in high-r...

Congress slams BJP for undermining democracy, failing people of J&K

18/10/2025
Jammu, October 18 (KIP)- Lambasting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for deceitful tactics to weaken democratic institutions in Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Chief Spokesperson Ravinder Sharma on Friday accused the Saffron Party of creating “chaos and mess” in the Union Territory over the past year. Sharma said that instead of allowing democratic institutions to flourish, the BJP has brazenly created hurdles in the functioning of the democratically...

21st Oct. Police Commemoration Day

17/10/2025
Srinagar, October 17 (KIP)-Every year, on October 21 the nation observes Police Commemoration Day, a solemn occasion dedicated to paying tribute to the sacrifices made by police personnel in the line of duty. At national level, the Police Commemoration Day event is held at the National Police Memorial (NPM) in New Delhi. During this event, the names of police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty during the last one year are solemnly read aloud. The occasion also witnesses ...

Two-Day Workshop on Assistive Tools and Technologies Concludes at University of Kashmir

17/10/2025
Srinagar, October 17 (KIP)-A two-day training workshop on the theme “Beyond Barriers: Reading and Learning with Assistive Tools and Technologies” concluded at the Ibn Khaldun Auditorium, University of Kashmir.The concluding day featured technical sessions facilitated by experienced resource persons including Mr. Umar from Saksham, Dr. Aafiya from the Composite Regional Centre for Persons with Disabilities, Javed Ahmad Tak, Disability Rights Activist and founder of Zaiba Aapa Institute of Inclus...

Police nab 11 long-evading absconders in Sopore, Ganderbal

17/10/2025
Srinagar, October 16 (KIP)- In a major crackdown against absconders, Police have apprehended eleven individuals who had been evading arrest for several years in Sopore and Ganderbal, including two wanted in a 1999 criminal case. A police team from Police Post Bus Stand Sopore apprehended Hilal Ahmad Siraj son of Abdul Rasheed Siraj resident of Sidiq Colony Sopore and Abdul Rasheed Siraj son of Juma Siraj resident of Sidiq Colony Sopore, both involved in Case FIR No. 311/1999 U/S 376, 109...

Police destroys seized narcotics as per NDPS Rules, 2022 in Pulwama

17/10/2025
Srinagar, October 16 (KIP)-Continuing its resolute drive against drug menace, Police in Pulwama destroyed seized narcotic substances at the designated site of Kashmir Health Care, Lassipora (SIDCO), strictly in accordance with the NDPS (Seizure, Storage, Sampling and Disposal) Rules, 2022. The destruction, carried out under the supervision of the Drug Disposal Committee, was conducted transparently in presence of officers from ANTF Kashmir, CID, Pollution Control Board, and other members of t...

Range Police Headquarters Baramulla Hosts Two-Day Badminton Championship under CAP 2024-25

17/10/2025
Srinagar, October 16 (KIP)-In a spirited celebration of youth and athleticism, Range Police Headquarters Baramulla organized a Two-Day Badminton Championship for Boys and Girls under the Civic Action Programme (CAP) 2024-25. The event was held at the Indoor Sports Stadium, Baramulla and witnessed enthusiastic participation from 50 young athletes representing all districts of North Kashmir Range—Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora, Handwara, and Sopore. Participants competed in Singles and Doubles...

IUST Host HCI Leadership Workshop on Climate Action and Innovation

17/10/2025
Awantipora, October 16 (KIP)-The Department of Geomatics, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), in collaboration with the Healthy Climate Initiative (HCI), organized a Leadership Workshop on Climate Action and Innovation. The workshop aimed to foster leadership and innovation in tackling climate change through research, technology, and community engagement brought together experts, academicians, and practitioners to discuss innovative solutions for climate resilience and sustai...

Rahul Sahai Congratulates Omar Abdullah and Manoj Sinha on revival of Darbar Move

17/10/2025
Jammu, October 16 (KIP)-Rahul Sahai, Chairman, Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Jammu & Kashmir, has extended his heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to Chief Minister of J&K, Omar Abdullah, for announcing the revival of the historic Darbar Move tradition in Jammu & Kashmir. He also expressed deep appreciation and thanks to Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, for according approval to this significant decision. Sahai stated that the revival of the Darbar Move will immensely benefit th...

Hakeem Yaseen urges authorities to ensure smooth arrangements for annual Urs at Charar-e-Sharief

17/10/2025
Srinagar, October 16 (KIP)- Former Minister and People’s Democratic Front (PDF) President Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Thursday emphasized the need for ensuring all requisite arrangements for pilgrims and devotees visiting the revered shrine of Hazrat Sheikh Nooruddin Noorani (RA) at Charar-e-Sharief during the upcoming Annual Urs celebrations. In a statement issued here, Hakeem Yaseen urged the district administration Budgam and the Waqf Board authorities to make foolproof arrangements in vi...

Two Drug Smugglers Convicted — 10 Years Rigorous Imprisonment Awarded

16/10/2025
Srinagar, October 15 (KIP)-In a significant breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking, the Hon’ble Court of Special Judge NDPS, Srinagar, today convicted two notorious drug smugglers — Mudasir Sultan Bhat @ Majid, son of Mohd. Sultan, resident of Sir Syed Abad Sector-1 Bemina, Srinagar, and Feroz Ahmad Khan @ Jaja, son of Ab. Samad Khan, resident of Muslim Abad Nundareshi Colony, Bemina, Srinagar — in Case FIR No. 19/2021 U/S 8/22, 29 NDPS Act, 420, 468, 471 IPC of Police Station Cri...

IUST Organizes Outreach Programme on Nature-Enabled Stress Reduction

16/10/2025
Awantipora, October 15 (KIP)-The Mantaqi Centre for Science and Society (MCSS), in collaboration with the Department of Environment, Sustainability and Climate Change (DoES&CC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organized an outreach programme on “Nature Enabled Stress Reduction for Enhanced Student Learning” at Mantaqi Waqf Higher Secondary School, Awantipora. The programme highlighted the role of nature in promoting mental well-being and improving learning outcomes a...

IUST’s Rumi Library Hosts ‘Meet the Eminent’ Session with Former VC, IGNOU

16/10/2025
Awantipora, October 15 (KIP)-Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), under its ‘Meet the Eminent’ programme, hosted Prof. M. Aslam, Former Vice Chancellor, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi. The programme, organized by Rumi Library, aimed to provide the university community an opportunity to engage with distinguished scholars and gain insights into contemporary academic developments. Prof. Aslam’s presentation highlighted the significance of scholarly...

Police Attaches Property of Detained Drug Peddler/Supplier under NDPS Act in Kulgam

16/10/2025
Srinagar, October 15 (KIP)-In a major action against drug trafficking, Police in Kulgam attached property belonging to Ghulam Rasool Dar son of Late Abdul Rehman Dar resident of Vidoe Mishipora, under the provisions of Section 68-F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The said accused is involved in case FIR No. 62/2021 U/S 8/15-29 NDPS Act of Police Station Qaimoh, in which 520 kilograms of poppy straw were recovered. He is already detained under the Preve...

J&K Police distributes sewing machines to NOKs of Martyrs & Women from BPL/AAY families

16/10/2025
Srinagar, October 15 (KIP)-Continuing its commitment to community welfare, Police in Budgam organized a distribution event under the Civic Action Programme (CAP) 2025-26 at District Police Lines Budgam. As part of the initiative to empower women and honour the sacrifices of martyred personnel, Police in Budgam distributed 40 sewing machines along with accessories to the Next of Kin (NOKs) of martyrs and beneficiaries from Below Poverty Line (BPL) and Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families. ...

Police Arrests 03 Absconders Evading Arrest For Years in Srinagar, Shopian

16/10/2025
Srinagar, October 15 (KIP)- In its ongoing crackdown on Absconders and Proclaimed Offenders, Police have apprehended three long-time absconders in Srinagar and Shopian. In Srinagar, the two absconders identified as Waseem Bhat son of Abdul Majeed Bhat resident of Al-Farooq Colony, presently residing in Hamdaniya Colony, Bemina, who has been absconding since 2013 and Ab Rashid Shiekh son of Ab Ahad Shiekh resident of Athwajan Panthachowk, who has been absconding since 2021 have been arreste...

Police Seize Large Quantities of Narcotics in Ongoing Anti-Drug Operations in Srinagar

16/10/2025
Srinagar, October 15 (KIP)- In significant escalation of its anti-drug efforts, Police in Srinagar have seized large quantities of banned narcotic substances and arrested multiple individuals in connection with drug trafficking. The seizures were made in a series of coordinated operations across the city, resulting in the registration of multiple FIRs. The major recoveries in drug-related crimes include; Police Station Shalteng recovered 36.770 kg of Ganja from a residence in Dilawar Colon...