Special Stories

Div Com Kashmir, Dir SKIMS Jointly Flag-Off Walkathon on World Diabetes Day

15/11/2025
Srinagar, November 14 (KIP)- To mark World Diabetes Day, a Walkathon aimed at raising awareness about diabetes and promoting healthy living was jointly flagged off today by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, and Director SKIMS & EOSG, Prof. M. Ashraf Ganie at the iconic Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar), Srinagar. Senior faculty members of SKIMS including Prof. Nisar Ahmad Bhat, HOD Pediatric Surgery & Associate Dean Student Welfare and Prof. Abrar Ahad Wani H.O.D Emergency Medicine we...

NC’s Hollow Palace Is Crumbling”: LoP Sunil Sharma

15/11/2025
Jammu, November 14 (KIP)-Leader of Opposition Shri Sunil Sharma today asserted that the National Conference (NC) is facing an unmistakable political decline, saying the party’s “hollow palace is crumbling” as people across Jammu & Kashmir reject its outdated politics and empty promises. Shri Sharma reminded that he had earlier predicted NC’s defeat in the Budgam seat, and the public mood now clearly reflects that sentiment. “People are fed up with the hollow promises and emotional exploita...

IUST Hosts SMVDU Team to Explore Collaboration in Robotics and Automation

15/11/2025
Awantipora, November 14 (KIP)-The Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST) recently hosted a team of faculty members from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra, who visited the Department of Mechanical Engineering to explore avenues of collaboration in Robotics, Automation, and Intelligent Systems. The visiting delegation interacted with faculty and students and toured key facilities, including the Robotics and Intelligent Machines Lab and the Centre for Industry 4.0 ...

Police arrests long term absconder in Awantipora

15/11/2025
Srinagar, November 14 (KIP)- Police in Awantipora have arrested a absconder who was evading his arrest since long. Awantipora Police received non-bailable warrants under section 299 CrPC/ 335 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita issued by the Hon’ble Principal Session Court Pulwama against an absconder Sartaj Ahmad Sheikh son of Ab Rashid Sheikh resident of Khrew. The absconder was involved in two cases registered at Police Station Pampore. Accordingly, a special team headed by SHO PS Pampo...

Sunil Sharma Attends Spiritual Discourse on Srimad Bhagavad Gita by Swami Gyananand Ji Maharaj at Katra

13/11/2025
Jammu, November 13 (KIP)-Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma had the privilege to attend and welcome Param Pujya Geeta Manishi, Mahamandleshwar Swami Gyananand Ji Maharaj during a divine discourse on the Srimad Bhagavad Gita held at the Shrine Board Spiritual Growth Centre, Katra. Sharma expressed deep reverence for Swami Ji’s enlightening exposition on the timeless teachings of the Gita. He said that Maharaj Ji’s profound insights and spiritual wisdom illuminated the eternal message of righte...

J&K Police arrests an absconder in Shopian

13/11/2025
Srinagar, November 13 (KIP)- Continuing its sustained efforts to bring absconding offenders to justice, J&K Police have apprehended one absconder who had been evading arrest since 2010 in Shopian. After consistent and dedicated efforts, J&K police succeeded in arresting Mohd Imran Wani resident of Gadri Mohalla Shopian, presently residing at Chawalgam, Kulgam. The accused was wanted in FIR No. 475/2010 under sections 379, 353, 336 RPC, 6 Forest Act of Police Station Shopian. The accused ...

rtificial Limbs Fitment Camps organized for differently abled persons across the valley

13/11/2025
Srinagar, November 12 (KIP)- As part of Chinar Corps ongoing initiatives in the valley, in collaboration with Jaipur based NGO Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), popularly known as Jaipur Foot, Chinar Corps organised a series of Artificial Limbs Fitment Camps for differently abled persons across the valley at Trehgam, Sharifabad, Anantang, Shopian and Srinagar. The camp was conducted with the aim of empowering individuals with disabilities, thus enhancing their quality of li...

J&K Police conduct raids on houses of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Members in Anantnag

13/11/2025
Srinagar, November 12 (KIP)- In a major crackdown against the banned organisation Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), J&K Police today carried out extensive raids at multiple locations across the District Anantnag. The searches were conducted at the residential premises and other locations linked to JeI members and their associates as part of the ongoing efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem and its support structures. During the operations, incriminating materials was recovered. Several individual...

J&K Police register FIR over circulation of sensitive content on social media in Shopian

13/11/2025
Srinagar, November 12 (KIP)-J&K Police in Shopian have taken cognizance of a viral video circulated through a Facebook page titled “Voice of Humanity”, wherein a speech was delivered encouraging separatist tendencies and activities aimed at disturbing peace and public tranquillity. In this connection, a case vide FIR No. 109/2025 has been registered at Police Station Zainapora, and investigation has been set into motion. J&K Police reaffirm their commitment to maintaining peace and pu...

Museum on the Wheels, solo exhibition of Prof. Sukhvir Sangha

12/11/2025
Srinagar, November 12 (KIP)-The Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, unveiled Museum on the Wheels, a remarkable solo exhibition celebrating the artistic legacy of Prof. Sukhvir Sanghal (1914–2006), one of India’s pioneering masters of the Bengal School. Curated by his granddaughter, Priyam Chandra, the exhibition opened on Thursday evening at Galleries 1 & 2 of the Lalit Kala Akademi, 35 Ferozeshah Road, Mandi House, New Delhi, and will remain on view till November 12, 2025. The inauguration ceremon...

Div Com Kashmir reviews arrangements for Nagar Kirtan in Srinagar

12/11/2025
Srinagar, November 11 (KIP)-Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for the commemoration of the 350th year of the Martyrdom of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and the organization of the Nagar Kirtan at Gurdwara Chhatti Patshahi, Srinagar. The meeting was attended by the Additional Commissioner Kashmir, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Srinagar, Director Tourism Punjab, SSP Rural Traffic, SP Security, and members of the orga...

DSEK launches Divisional-Level Enrolment drive 2025 from Dal Lake

12/11/2025
Srinagar, November 11 (KIP)- In a unique and symbolic gesture, the Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK), Naseer Ahmad Wani, today formally inaugurates the already launched Divisional-Level Enrolment Drive 2025 from the Dal Lake by admitting a child right at his doorstep. The campaign began at Mir Behri, Dal, where Director personally enrolled a student, marked the formal commencement of the "School-to-Every-Home” initiative, setting an example of how education must begin from the gr...

MD reviews progress on implementation of JJM across J&K

12/11/2025
Jammu, November 11 (KIP)- Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission, Khurshid Ahmad Shah today held a virtual meeting to review progress on implementation of JJM across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Chief Engineer Jal Shakti (PHE) Jammu, Technical Advisor JJM, Superintending Engineers (Hydraulic, Mechanical), Technical officers to Chief Engineers, Executive Engineers (Civil, Mechanical), Water Quality Monitoring Teams, and the Accounts Section of JJM. During the meeting, the...

Shiv Sena Hindustan condemns Delhi blast

12/11/2025
Jammu, November 11 (KIP)-Shiv Sena Hindustan today extended its strongest condemnation to the heinous attack that occurred near the Red Fort in Delhi, resulting in the martyrdom of 13 innocent individuals and causing grievous injuries to over 30 others. Addressing a press conference in Jammu, Shiv Sena Hindustan J&K President Pt Rajesh Kesri expressed profound appreciation for the relentless efforts of Indian agencies in successfully foiling the terror plot and recovering a substantial cach...

Police conducts extensive Naka checking in Ganderbal

12/11/2025
Srinagar, November 11 (KIP)-In a significant security initiative aimed at strengthening law and order, Police in Ganderbal conducted extensive surprise naka checking at 50 strategic locations across the district. Temporary checkpoints were established at vital junctions and entry/exit points to monitor the movement of suspicious persons and vehicles. The operation, was carried out in a well-coordinated manner under the supervision of senior police officers. During the drive, a large numb...

GCOE Jammu celebrates National Education Day

12/11/2025
Jammu, November 11 (KIP)-Government College of Education (GCOE) Jammu today celebrated National Education Day by organizing a Slogan Writing Competition. The event was held to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India’s first Education Minister and to honour his immense contribution to the promotion of modern education system in India. As many as 11 students participated actively in the competition, showcasing their creativity and awareness about the importance of ed...

District-Level Programme held in Udhampur to commemorate 150 Years of Vande Mataram

12/11/2025
Udhampur, November 11 (KIP)- To commemorate 150 years of Vande Mataram, the District Administration Udhampur organized a district-level programme here at Riwayat. The event also featured saturation under key financial inclusion schemes such as PMJDY, PMJJBY, PMSBY and APY. The programme witnessed the presence of PO Poshan Subash Dogra; Assistant Commissioner Development Om Parkash, district and sectoral officers, representatives of Beopar Mandals, prominent citizens and members of the g...

DC Reasi flags off 40 progressive farmers on Exposure-cum-Training visit

12/11/2025
Reasi, November 11 (KIP)-Deputy Commissioner Reasi Nidhi Malik today flagged off 40 progressive farmers on an Exposure-cum-Training Visit organized by the Department of Horticulture under the ATMA and MIDH schemes. The event was attended by the Chief Horticulture Officer, DL-SMS and other district officers. During the five-day visit, the farmers would get hands-on exposure to modern horticultural practices, advanced technologies and scientific innovations being implemented in other region...

Pandit Abhay Sopori received Sangeet Ratna Award

11/11/2025
Jammu, November 11 (KIP)-Pandit Abhay Rustum Sopori, the eminent Santoor Maestro & Music Composer, has been awarded the Sangeet Ratna Award 2025 by the Kirana Gharana Ustad Ashique Ali Khan Art and Music Trust. The function was held at Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi. Pt. Abhay Sopori, the present custodian (Khalifa) of the ancient Santoor tradition of India and the Sopori - Sufiana Gharana of Kashmir, the oldest known tradition of Santoor, the Shatatantri Veena. He carries forward a leg...

Week-long workshop on solar energy technologies, applications begins at NIT Srinagar

11/11/2025
Srinagar, November 10 (KIP)-A week-long workshop and exhibition titled “Solar Energy Technologies & Applications (SETA-2025)” began at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Monday, focusing on research, innovation, and practical applications of solar energy technologies. The event is being organized under the patronage of Prof. Binod Kumar Kanaujia, Director, NIT Srinagar, with Prof. Roohie Naaz Mir, Dean (Research & Consultancy), and Prof. Atikur Rehman, Registrar, servin...

Property of drug peddler worth lakhs attached In Budgam

11/11/2025
Srinagar, November 10 (KIP)- Continuing its unwavering operation against drug peddlers, Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Kashmir, in presence of Revenue Department officials, Lambardar & Chowkidar concerned today attached double-storey under construction residential house valued at more than ₹44 lakhs, belonging to drug peddler namely Rouf Ahmad Bhat son of Abdul Majeed Bhat resident of Churumujru Beerwah Budgam. The attachment was carried out under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, 1985. T...

Searches & Raids Continue in Awantipora and Shopian

11/11/2025
Srinagar, November 10 (KIP)-Police in Awantipora carried out extensive cordon and search operations at multiple locations across the Police District, including areas where a recent encounter took place and at the residences of the killed terrorists and their associates. The operations are part of sustained efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem, identify and take action against active and inactive terror associates, and eliminate remaining support structures aiding terrorism in the area...

Police Continues Massive Preventive Crackdown To Dismantle Terror Support Network In Baramulla

11/11/2025
Srinagar, November 10 (KIP)-In continuation of its intensified preventive campaign launched across the district, Police in Baramulla carried forward a series of synchronized operations aimed at dismantling the terror support network and reinforcing public security. The ongoing drive forms part of a sustained effort to choke the ecosystem aiding anti-national elements and preserve the district’s hard-earned peace. During the operations, 16 properties linked with PoK/Pakistan-based Kashmir...

Police Launches Crackdown on SIM Card Misuse In Awantipora

11/11/2025
Srinagar, November 10 (KIP)-: Continuing its efforts to curb misuse of SIM cards by terrorists and criminal networks, Police in Awantipora launched a massive district-wide crackdown to ensure strict compliance with DoT guidelines. Police teams conducted simultaneous inspections of SIM vendors across PD Awantipora to verify licenses, KYC records, and documentation. Vendors were sensitized to strictly adhere to regulations, with clear warning of legal action for violations. Officers said ...

Sham Lal Sharma Reviews Progress of Development Works on Key Ponds in Jammu North

10/11/2025
Jammu, November 10 (KIP)- MLA Jammu North, Sham Lal Sharma , today conducted an extensive inspection of the ongoing rejuvenation works of three major water ponds under the jurisdiction of the Jammu Development Authority (JDA), whose tenders have recently been approved. The inspection covered Karwanda Talab in Panchayat Bhalwal Upper-A with an estimated cost of ₹28.71 lakh, Badani Talab in Kalakam, Panchayat Kot Upper with an estimated cost of ₹26.38 lakh, and Kalakam Talab in Panchayat Kot Up...

Sunil Sharma, Ashok Koul, Aga Syed Mohsin address massive rally in Budgam

10/11/2025
Budgam, November 09 (KIP)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) showcased a massive display of public support during a grand rally and road show held at Ompura Eidgah and adjoining areas in Budgam, Kashmir. Sunil Sharma, Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), J&K BJP, and BJP candidate for Budgam Assembly Bye-election Aga Syed Mohsin along with Anwar Khan, General Secretary, Mudasir Wani and Arif Raja, Secretaries, addressed the massive...

Iqbal Day Commemorated At Amar Singh Club Srinagar

10/11/2025
Srinagar, November 09 (KIP)-Amar Singh Club Srinagar hosted an inspiring and meaningful event to observe Iqbal Day, marking the birth anniversary of world-renowned philosopher and poet Dr. Allama Sir Muhammad Iqbal (1877–1938). The program was attended by scholars, doctors, lawyers, researchers, educationists and professionals from various fields. The session was presided over by Senior Counsel Advocate Zaffar A. Shah, who delivered the keynote address on Iqbal’s deep philosophy, his con...

Crackdown Against Terror Ecosystem Continues for Second Consecutive Day Across Sopore

10/11/2025
Srinagar, November 09 (KIP)- In continuation of the massive crackdown launched by Police in Sopore against (OGWs) and terror associates, search operations were carried out for the second consecutive day across multiple areas of the Police District. Searches were conducted at over 30 locations linked with JKNOP, other terrorist handlers, and their associates, based on credible intelligence inputs. The coordinated operations aimed to disrupt local networks providing logistical, financial, or...

Police arrests absconder after 13 years in Ganderbal

10/11/2025
Srinagar, November 09 (KIP)-Continuing its special drive against absconders, Police in Ganderbal achieved another success by arresting one more absconder who had been evading arrest for 13 years. The arrested individual has been identified as Zafar Iqbal son of Mohd Israyel Gojar resident of Loorte, Rajouri, who was wanted in Case FIR No. 17/2012, U/S 279, 338 IPC of Police Station Gund. Acting on specific information, a police team from Police Station Gund after strenuous efforts arres...

J&K Police conducts extensive searches across District Ganderbal to dismantle terror ecosystem

10/11/2025
Srinagar, November 09 (KIP)-In its sustained efforts to uproot the remnants of terrorism and dismantle its ecosystem, Police in Ganderbal alongwith CAPF’s continues carrying out extensive Search Operations at 30 different locations across the district. The searches were conducted in the residential houses of Surrendered and Ex-militants, as part of a comprehensive strategy to identify and neutralize elements and networks providing support to subversive activities. These coordinated operation...