12/07/2026
Jammu, July 12 (KIP)- A host of prominent scholars, writers, poets and community leaders on Sunday paid rich floral tributes to veteran scholar, playwright and academician Dr Amarnath Bhat Malmohi, describing him as “the gentle voice of Kashmiri literature and universal humanism” at a memorial programme organised by Vomedh at Writers Club, KL Sehgal Hall here.
The event, titled “Shradhanjali: A Tribute to Dr Amar Nath Bhat Malmohi”, saw an impressive gathering of his relatives, friends, co...
12/07/2026
Srinagar, July 12 (KIP)-Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has expressed deep concern over the widespread devastation caused by the recent flash floods in Thathri, Doda, which have left hundreds of families grappling with extensive damage to their homes, shops, vehicles and public infrastructure.
Describing the calamity as yet another painful reminder of the growing vulnerability of the Chenab region to recurring natural disasters, Ms. Mufti...
10/07/2026
Awantipora, July 10 (KIP)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) was represented at the DD-Robocon 2026 National Finals, held at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, by a six-member student team comprising two students each from the Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Automation, and Computer Science and Engineering. The team was accompanied by Dr. Mohd Junaid Mir, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, who served as the faculty ...
10/07/2026
Jammu, July 10 (KIP)-Senior leaders of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) today paid heartfelt tributes to late Rohit Kerni former District President Jammu Urban YNC, a youth JKNC leader on his 6th death anniversary in a programme held at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan Jammu.
Speaking on the occasion, Sheikh Bashir Ahmad Provincial Secretary Jammu, delivered a touching address, reminiscing about Kerni’s unwavering commitment to the party and his dedication to the welfare of the people ...
10/07/2026
Chandigar, July 09 (KIP)-In a significant step towards resolving the long-pending issues faced by the mutton dealers, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, today held a series of meetings with the Punjab Government, resulting in immediate directions for addressing the concerns of the trading community.
The Minister held detailed discussions with the Punjab's Animal and Sheep Husbandry Mi...
10/07/2026
Srinagar, July 09 (KIP)-In a firm action to uphold discipline and accountability during the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, SSP Anantnag Shri Amod Ashok Nagpure-IPS has ordered the disengagement of one Special Police Officer (SPO), namely Shabir Ahmad Ganie son of Abdul Hamid Ganie resident of Primegam Hiller Shahabad, Dooru, for gross dereliction of duty.
The SPO had been duly detailed for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 deployment. However, despite being nominated and directed to rep...
08/07/2026
Jammu, July 08 (KIP)-A deputation consisting of dozens of refugee families from Deva Batala, presently settled at Kakku De Kothe in Arnia, called on J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to apprise him of the difficulties they are facing due to the construction of the border earthen embankment and the unresolved issue of ownership rights over their allotted lands.
The deputation included prominent members of the refugee community, ...
07/07/2026
Srinagar, July 06 (KIP)- In yet another instance of prompt and efficient public service during the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, Police in Anantnag successfully traced and returned a lost bag containing valuable belongings to its rightful owner.
The bag was recovered through the coordinated efforts of the Help Desk, CCTV Control Room, and X-Ray Point at Nunwan Base Camp. Following verification, it was handed over to Mrs. Sangam Maheshwari, wife of Mr. Pavan Kumar Maheshwari, a resident o...
07/07/2026
Awantipora, July 06 (KIP)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora, under the aegis of the Office of the Dean Outreach, conducted an admission outreach programme across various educational institutions in District Ganderbal as part of the University's Academic Outreach Programme.
The Ganderbal team, functioning as part of the Core Admission Outreach Team (COAT) for the Srinagar Zone under the chairpersonship of Dr. Monisa Qadiri, was led by Dr. Tariq Ahmad G...
06/07/2026
Srinagar, July 05 (KIP)- Srinagar Police continues to extend dedicated assistance and support to Pilgrims undertaking the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, ensuring their safe, secure, and smooth passage through the district.
Comprehensive security, traffic, and facilitation arrangements have been put in place in close coordination with all stakeholder agencies. Police personnel deployed along the Yatra route are providing round-the-clock assistance by regulating traffic, facilitating medical a...
05/07/2026
Jammu, July 05 (KIP)-BJP Jammu & Kashmir State Secretary Pawan Sharma has strongly condemned the inclusion of a controversial book in government school libraries that allegedly glorifies terrorists and separatist leaders who worked against the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.
Expressing grave concern over the matter, Sharma said that Jammu & Kashmir has witnessed a remarkable transformation in recent years. The Union Territory is steadily progressing on the path of peace, stabil...
04/07/2026
Jammu, July 04 (KIP)- Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President, Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta today chaired a review meeting of the party's provincial body, comprising office-bearers, legislators, Zonal Office bearers, heads of various wings, District Presidents and District Office bearers including Block Presidents to review the arrangements for the observance of the death anniversary of Madar-e-Meharban Begum Akbar Jehan Abdullah on July 12th at Maharaja Hari Singh Park opposi...
04/07/2026
Samba,July 04 (KIP)-J&K BJP Secretary Arun Sharma undertook an extensive three-day tour across various Mandals and Panchayats of Samba district, strengthening the party's grassroots connect and taking the BJP's message of development, nationalism and public service directly to the people as part of the Bharatiya Janata Party's ongoing mass outreach campaign.
During the tour, Arun Sharma visited Panchayats Deon, Anandpur, Katwalta, Kharamadana, Chilladanga, Sanoor, Vijaypur Kothi, Channi, B...
03/07/2026
Srinagar, July 03 (KIP)-J&K Police have intensified their anti-drug campaign under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, carrying out a series of coordinated enforcement, awareness, and preventive measures in Handwara, Pulwama and Sopore to combat the drug menace and promote a drug-free society.
In Handwara, Police organised a drug awareness programme at Government High School Nowgam, falling under the jurisdiction of Police Station Qalamabad, where students were educated about t...
03/07/2026
, Srinagar, July 02 (KIP)-The first batch of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY-2026) pilgrims received a warm and heartily welcome at the Nayug Tunnel Qazigund, Kulgam.
The reception was led by DIG SKR Anantnag Shri Javed Iqbal Mattoo-IPS, SSP Kulgam Shri Anayat Ali Chowdhary-IPS, along with other senior officers of district administration, Kulgam police and CAPF.
The pilgrims expressed happiness and gratitude for the warm hospitality.
A robust security grid has been established with the...
03/07/2026
Srinagar, July 02 (KIP)-With the commencement of the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, Anantnag Police accorded a warm and heartfelt welcome to the pilgrims entering the district. On the occasion, SSP Anantnag Shri Amod Ashok Nagpure-IPS personally welcomed the yatris, interacted with them, and conveyed his best wishes for a safe, peaceful, and spiritually enriching pilgrimage.
The SSP assured the devotees that elaborate security, traffic management, and public facilitation arrangements have ...
03/07/2026
Jammu, July 02 (KIP)-BJP Jammu & Kashmir State Secretary Pawan Sharma today extended a warm welcome to devotees from across the country and abroad arriving for the sacred Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026, and conveyed his heartfelt wishes for a safe, peaceful, and spiritually enriching pilgrimage.
In a statement issued here, Sharma said that the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra is not merely a religious pilgrimage but a profound symbol of faith, devotion, national unity, and India's rich spiritual h...
03/07/2026
Srinagar, July 02 (KIP)- A delegation of the Private Schools' Association (PSA), led by its Director Media & Communications, Dr. Owais Mattoo today called on J&K Legislative Assembly Speaker, Advocate Abdul Rahim Rather, at his office. The meeting held in a cordial and constructive atmosphere to discuss key concerning issues of private schools, student welfare and the strengthening of the education sector. The delegation represented the Association under the leadership of its Chief Patron a...
03/07/2026
Srinagar, July 02 (KIP)-The Education Committee of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Kashmir (CCIK), led by its Chairman Showkat Chowdhary and Co-Chairman Dr. G.N. Var, on Thursday strongly condemned the circulation of a viral video involving a minor child over the issue of summer vacations, describing it as an unethical, irresponsible and deeply disturbing act that violates child rights, dignity and the sanctity of education.
Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, the committee exp...
02/07/2026
Srinagar, July 01 (KIP)-In a significant political development in the Chenab region, Suleman Wani from Ghat, Doda, today joined the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the presence of Party President Mehbooba Mufti, former MLA and senior party leader Peer Mansoor Hussain Suharwardy.
Suleman Wani is the grandson of former MLA Ghulam Qadir Wani and the great-grandson of late Khwaja Lassa Ju Wani, both of whom were among the most respected political figures of the Doda region. Ghulam Qadir W...
01/07/2026
Srinagar, June 30 (KIP)-As part of the security preparedness for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, police in Baramulla today conducted a comprehensive multi-agency mock drill at Railway Station Hamray in close coordination with 29 RR, 2nd Battalion SSB, GRP Hamray, RPF Hamray, and Fire & Emergency Services.
The exercise was aimed at assessing the operational preparedness, response capability, inter-agency coordination, and overall security arrangements at the railway station in view o...
30/06/2026
Jammu, June 30 (KIP)-BJP Spokesperson and Convenor, International Affairs Department, J&K BJP, Gaurav Gupta, launched a blistering attack on Pakistan's Water Resources Minister over his threatening remarks concerning the Indus Waters Treaty, saying the statement reflects the frustration, insecurity and desperation of a nation that has repeatedly failed to reform itself and continues to survive on anti-India propaganda.
Gupta said the threat to “cut off the hands” of those claiming Pakistan's...