J&K IMPARD hosts valedictory ceremony for Joint Foundation Training Course

11/07/2025
Srinagar, July 11 (KIP)- The Jammu and Kashmir Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (J&K IMPARD) marked the successful culmination of a six-week Joint Foundation Training Course for the 2023 batch of J&K Administrative, Police and Accounts Services with a valedictory function. Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, was the chief guest while Commissioner Secretary, GAD, M Raju was the guest of honor on the occasion. In his valedictory address, the Chief Secretary exhorted upon...

ACB traps and arrests Lineman-II of PDD Sub Division Pattan for bribe of ₹5000

11/07/2025
Srinagar, July 11 (KIP)-Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) received a written complaint alleging therein that Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, Lineman-II (designated as Meter Reader Panzinara) in the Power Development Department (PDD), Sub Division Pattan Baramulla demanded a bribe of ₹5,000 from the complainant for processing fresh electricity connection to a newly residential house at Panzinara, Shalteng Srinagar. Since the complainant didn’t want to pay bribe, he approached ACB for taki...

RPHQ Srinagar organized seminar, commemorating 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

11/07/2025
Srinagar, July 11 (KIP)-To commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, RPHQ Srinagar in collaboration with Central University of Kashmir organized a Speech Competition (Seminar) at Conference Hall PEB-1, Central University of Kashmir (Main Campus Tullmulah Ganderbal). The event themed “Strong Leadership in Modern India-Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Legacy’ aimed to engage students in meaningful reflections on the values of unity, discipline, courage and leadership e...

Nizamuddin Bhat Visits Sharda Temple in Bandipora

11/07/2025
Bandipora,July 11 (KIP)-MLA Bandipora, Nizamuddin Bhat, today visited the historic Sharda Temple in Kaloosa Bandipora, where he interacted with the Pandit brethren and inspected the ongoing construction of the pilgrim tourism hostel near the temple. During his visit, Bhat assured the Pandit community of full support to facilitate pilgrims and to ensure the timely completion of the hostel for visiting devotees.He appreciated the communal harmony in Jammu and Kashmir, recalling the days wh...

NIT Srinagar secures Indian patent for Innovative fabric wear measurement system

11/07/2025
Srinagar, July 10 (KIP)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has been granted an Indian patent for its pioneering invention titled "Wear Measurement Test Rig for Fabric Industry and System Thereof", It was officially granted on July 9, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the institute’s pursuit of cutting-edge research and technological innovation. The patented system is the outcome of collaborative research between the Mechanical and Civil Engineering departments...

By Dropping PDP’s July 13 Martyrs’ Day resolution In Assembly, NC Has Exposed It’s Double-Speak On Kashmir’s History: Mehbooba Mufti

11/07/2025
Srinagar, July 11 (KIP)-Former J&K CM & PDP President Mehbooba Mufti, strongly slammed the National Conference over “double speak” on Kashmir’s history. She highlighted that the assembly speaker’s decision to drop PDP’s resolution seeking official recognition of July 13 as Martyrs’ Day, moved by MLA, aimed to commemorate the sacrifices of 22 protestors martyred in 1931 during the fight against autocratic Dogra rule exposes “their silence proves complicity, not commitment.” In a sharp stateme...

Arvind Gupta holds meeting with Power Grid Department

11/07/2025
Jammu, July 10 (KIP)-Arvind Gupta, Secretary, J&K BJP and MLA from Jammu West Assembly Constituency, held a Public Darbar at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. MLA also held a meeting with officials of the Power Grid Department to address the public concerns regarding electricity supply in the region. Present in the meeting were Deputy General Manager Sh. Syed Alamdar Hussain, Deputy Manager Vivek Ji, and Junior Engineer Aman Sharma. The public darbar witnessed an overwhelmin...

DC Bandipora visits Gurez, reviews developmental projects

11/07/2025
Bandipora, July 10 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, conducted an extensive tour of the Gurez Sub-Division on Thursday to review ongoing developmental works and assess overall progress in the region. During the visit, DC chaired a meeting with sub-divisional officers and other concerned officials to take a sector-wise review of the developmental initiatives currently under implementation. On the occasion, SDM Gurez briefed the meeting on the status of various...

Power Shutdown

10/07/2025
Srinagar, July 10 (KIP)-According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out the works related to evacuation of power from GIS Harwan, shutdown of 33KV Burzhama Tap line shall be observed due to which 33/11KV Receiving Station at Burzhama shall remain off while power supply to Danihama, Khimber, Chatterhama, Teilbal, Burzhama, Gassu, Shopperbagh, Gulab Bagh, Bataporaand adjoining areas will be affected from 08:00 AM to 01:00 PM on 12 & 14 July, 2025. To facilitate Br...

Sakeena Itoo visits GMC Baramulla, reviews healthcare services, hospital infrastructure

10/07/2025
Baramulla,July 09 (KIP)-Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today visited the Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla and chaired a meeting to review the status of healthcare delivery, patient care services and hospital infrastructure at the facility. MLA Baramulla, Javed Hasan Baig; MLA Sopore, Irshad Rasool Kar; MLA Wagoora Kreeri; Advocate Irfan Hafeez Lone; MLA Uri, Dr. Sajjad Shafi; Director Health Services Kashmir, Principal GMC Ba...

Pipping Ceremony Held at GRP Jammu

09/07/2025
Jammu, July 09 (KIP)-In a solemn yet momentous ceremony held at GRP Jammu, Sh. Shailender Singh-JKPS, SSP Railways Jammu, along with Sh. Gourav Mahajan, Addl. SP Railways Jammu; DSP Shazia Akhter, SDPO Railways Jammu; DSP Sharad, DYSP GRP Lines Jammu; and Sh. Niaz Ahmed, SHO PS GRP Jammu, formally conferred new ranks upon the 16 recently promoted Assistant Sub-Inspectors of GRP Jammu. The event marked a pivotal milestone in the professional journey of the officers, recognizing their unwave...

BJP holds crucial meeting of party MLAs

09/07/2025
Jammu, July 09 (KIP)-The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, held a crucial meeting of its MLAs at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. The meeting was presided over by J&K BJP President Sat Sharma and addressed by Leader of Opposition in the J&K Assembly Sunil Sharma and BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul. During the meeting, the party leadership held threadbare discussions on the recent move to make Urdu language a mandatory qualification for Naib T...

Kashmir society organizes conference on renaissance, National security & Civil responsibility

08/07/2025
Srinagar, July 08 (KIP)- Kashmir Society international organised a grand conference on renaissance, National security & Civil Responsibility in Tagore Hall in Srinagar. Dr. Geeta Singh Director Delhi University, Khwaja Farooq Renzushah chairman Kashmir society international & Prof. G. N. War president of education institutes addressed prestigious gatherings of intellectuals. Dr Geeta Singh in her speech praised Kashmir as an abode of spirituality, Renaissance, unity and knowledge. She said...

Dr. Abhijeet Jasrotia Slams NC for Stirring Unnecessary Urdu Controversy

07/07/2025
Jammu, July 07 (KIP)-In a strongly worded press conference held at the BJP party office in Trikuta Nagar today, party spokesperson Dr. Abhijeet Jasrotia, accompanied by Media Incharge Dr. Pardeep Mahotra and Dr. Makson Tikoo, criticized the National Conference (NC) for fueling an unnecessary controversy around the Urdu language in the context of Naib Tehsildar recruitment. Dr. Jasrotia termed the issue as politically motivated and aimed at misleading the youth of Jammu and Kashmir. “Urdu i...

Three days teacher's training programme organizes at BSF Sr Sec School ,Jammu

07/07/2025
Jammu, July 06 (KIP)-A three days teacher's training programme in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment was organised at BSF Seniors Secondary School Jammu from July 02, 2025 to Jul04, 2025 on the theme NAVCHETNA- A Module on Life Skills and Drug Education for School Children. The training programme was held under the visionary leadership of the Chairman of the School Shri. Shashank Anand, IPS, IG BSF Jammu Frontier and the able guidance of Principal Dr S.K. Shuk...

Police Extends Helping Hand to Yatris En Route to Holy Cave in Anantnag

07/07/2025
Srinagar, July 06 (KIP)-As part of its ongoing commitment to public service and safety during the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, Police in Anantnag extended assistance to several Yatris who were in need of help at various locations along the route to the Holy Cave. In coordination with local authorities and volunteers, police personnel ensured timely medical aid, guidance, and logistical support to pilgrims facing difficulties due to weather, exhaustion, or other challenges. Police assista...

birth anniversary of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee was commemorated across Kashmir

07/07/2025
Ganderbal,July 06 (KIP)-At Busserbugh, Ganderbal, the celebration witnessed participation from over 100 individuals, including 70 women and 30+ men, alongside a significant presence of youth leaders and local residents. Prominent figures in attendance included Sarpanch Mohammad Sadiq Mir, political leader and social activist Shahnaza Akhter, Manzoor Ahmad, Deputy Director Pradeep Kumar, youth leader Inam Zubair, Nazakat, Muskan, and others who actively contributed to the program. The event ...

Ravinder meets Congress workers at Nowshera

07/07/2025
Nowshera, July 06 (KIP)-Former MLC and Chief Spokesperson JKPCC Mr Ravinder Sharma met the prominent Congress workers at Nowshera and discussed the organizational affairs and the burning issues of people. Mr Sharma asked them to gear up organizational activities to intensify the ongoing movement for statehood in near future as the Congress party is already on streets for statehood under the banner of "Hamari Riyasat, Hamara Haq" led by PCCChiefTariq Hameed Karra. He said any further ...

Directorate of Ayush Mourns the Sad Demise of Dr Tahir Mufti

05/07/2025
Srinagar, July 05 (KIP)-The Directorate of Ayush, Jammu & Kashmir, expresses deep sorrow and heartfelt condolences on the demise of Dr. Tahir Mufti, the founding Director of Indian Systems of Medicine (now Ayush) in Jammu & Kashmir. His demise marks the end of an era and caused an irreparable loss to the Ayush fraternity across the Union Territory. Dr. Tahir Mufti was a Visionary Administrator, pioneering reformer, and a devoted advocate of traditional Indian medicine. He is rememb...

World Zoonoses Day Observed at Tangmarg

05/07/2025
Tangmarg, July 05 (KIP)-On the eve of World Zoonoses Day, a joint awareness programme was organised at Gogaldara, Tangmarg by the Department of Sheep Husbandry, Baramulla in collaboration with the Department of Microbiology, Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla. The event was aimed at sensitising the local population, particularly those associated with livestock rearing, regarding the risks, prevention, and control of zoonotic diseases. The programme witnessed enthusiastic particip...

Police arrests 03 drug peddlers in Baramulla; Contraband substances recovered

05/07/2025
Srinagar, July 05 (KIP)-Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Police in Baramulla arrested 03 drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession. A police team headed by SHO Police Station Tangmarg at a checkpoint established at Tangmarg intercepted a Vehicle (Maruti van) with 02 persons onboard. During the search, 84 grams of charas-like substance was recovered from their possession. They have been identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Parray s...

BJP welcomes Amarnath pilgrims, urges premier hospitality and promotion of Jammu's tourist spots

04/07/2025
Jammu, July 04 (KIP)-The Jammu & Kashmir unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) extended a heartfelt welcome to the devotees undertaking the sacred Amarnath Yatra, which began on July 3 and will continue till August 9. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, BJP Spokesperson Rajni Sethi and BJP Media Incharge Dr. Pardeep Mahotra reaffirmed the party’s commitment to ensuring a smooth and memorable pilgrimage for all Amarnath Yatris. BJP Secretary A...

Art 3 empowers Parliament to create new States without dissolving Assembly: Rattan Lal

04/07/2025
Jammu, July 03 (KIP)- Advocate Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, has strongly dismissed speculative media narratives suggesting that fresh Assembly elections would be mandatory following the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement issued here today, the senior NC leader termed these assumptions as "constitutionally unfounded and democratically misleading." He was responding to recent remarks by the Chief Ministe...

Satish Sharma highlights direct selling as catalyst for economic growth, youth empowerment

04/07/2025
Srinagar, July 03 (KIP)- Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, today emphasized the transformative potential of direct selling industry in empowering youth, fostering ethical entrepreneurship and catalyzing inclusive economic growth in Jammu & Kashmir. He was speaking at a conclave organised by Federation of Indian Direct Selling industries on Direct Selling and Consumer Markets on the theme "Regulations, Innovations ...

District Information Centre Kathua inspires youth through laser show highlighting faith, future

04/07/2025
Kathua, July 03 (KIP)- In a unique blend of devotion, patriotism and public engagement, the District Information Centre Kathua organised a grand Multi-Themed Laser Show at the iconic Kathua Riverfront to mark the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from citizens of all age groups who gathered in large numbers to enjoy the visual spectacle. The multi-themed show featured a captivating blend of Shiva Tandav, Ganga Aarti, Patriotic Narratives and ...

Omar Abdullah visits SKIMS to enquire about health of Mehbooba Mufti’s mother

04/07/2025
Srinagar, July 03 (KIP)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today went to SKIMS Hospital Soura on learning about the ill-health of mother of Mehbooba Mufti, PDP President & former chief minister. The Chief Minister enquired about her health and wished her a speedy recovery. CM also met the family members at the hospital. CM was accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani. Director SKIMS Dr. Ashraf Ganai & Medical Superintendent Dr. Farooq Jan briefed the Chief Minister about her health conditio...

Justice Sanjeev Kumar inaugurates Legal Aid Clinic & Free Medical Camp for Yatris at Pahalgam

04/07/2025
Anantang,July 03 (KIP)- In a momentous step towards strengthening access to justice and healthcare, Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and Executive Chairman, Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority, inaugurated a Legal Aid Clinic and Free Medical Camp at the Court Complex, Pahalgam, for the benefit of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatris and the local population. Addressing the gathering, Justice Sanjeev Kumar underlined the dual commitment of the Legal Services...

Non-local killing case - SIA conducts raids at two locations in District Anantnag, Kashmir

04/07/2025
Srinagar, July 03 (KIP)- The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir, conducted targeted search operations at the premises of two suspects within the jurisdiction of Police Station Bijbehara. These searches were carried out as part of an ongoing investigation into the brutal killing of Raja Sah on April 17, 2024, in Bijbehara. The searches aimed to uncover critical evidence to unravel the conspiracy behind this heinous crime and identify accomplices involved in the case registered under FIR...

Committee on Estimates convenes meeting in Srinagar

03/07/2025
Srinagar, July 02 (KIP)-The House Committee on Estimates today convened a meeting at the Assembly Complex in Srinagar to review the functioning and fund utilization of the Public Works Department (PWD). The meeting was chaired by the Committee Chairperson, Shamim Firdous and attended by members Abdul Majid Bhat (Larmi), Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Mir, Pawan Kumar Gupta, Professor Gharu Ram Bhagat, Dr. Shafi Ahmad Wani, Chander Prakash Ganga and Pyare Lal Sharma. Senior officers including Prin...

Police Establishes Helpline for Victims of Terrorism In Parts of Valley

03/07/2025
Srinagar, July 02 (KIP)- In a significant initiative aimed at providing timely support and assistance to the families affected by terrorism, Police have established dedicated Grievance Cells/Helplines in Anantnag, Budgam, Baramulla and Sopore. This initiative is intended to facilitate the registration and resolution of grievances of terrorism affected families across the district. In Anantnag, helpline has been established at the District Police Office Anantang. Victims or their kin can ap...