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Vomedh hosts Shradhanjali for Dr A.N. Bhat Malmohi

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...

Mehbooba Mufti seeks comprehensive rehabilitation package for Thathri flood victims

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...

36 Years of Exile,Kashmiri migrant students are still denied equal educational rights in their own Homeland

11/07/2026
New Delhi,July 11 (KIP)-For over thirty-six years, successive Governments have spoken about the return, rehabilitation and justice for Kashmiri Migrants. Every political party has expressed sympathy. Every election has carried promises. Every administration has spoken about rehabilitation. Yet one fundamental question remains unanswered: If the Government of India has already recognised the educational hardships of Kashmiri Migrants, why has the Government of Jammu & Kashmir failed to do t...

No Voter Card, No Passport, No Citizenship?

11/07/2026
New Delhi, July 11 (KIP)-The Delhi Union of Journalists(DUJ) welcomes the return of the passport of senior journalist and author Samrat Choudhury by the Kolkata passport department on July 10, 2026. Choudhury had been sent a notice requiring him to return his passport on the grounds that there was an adverse police report against him. This was extremely strange as Choudhury is a well known journalist who belongs to West Bengal and has lived here for several years. He is certainly not a crim...

Rote Learning Cannot Prepare Children For Tomorrow's World": Dr. Umair Mir (IRS),

11/07/2026
Budgam, July 11 (KIP)- The Private Schools' Association (PSA) organised a grand Felicitation-cum-Award Ceremony to honour its newly elected District Body of Budgam and the recently elected Zonal Presidents following the successful completion of the Association's democratic election process in the district. During the ceremony, Dr. Owais Mattoo was elected as the District President of PSA Budgam. The event witnessed an overwhelming participation of school leaders, educationists, PSA offic...

IUST Students Represent University at DD-Robocon 2026 National Finals at IIT Delhi

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 ...

NC pays tributes to Rohit Kerni on his 6th death anniversary

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 ...

Satish Sharma secures breakthrough on mutton dealers' issues during meetings in Punjab

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...

SSP Anantnag Disengages SPO for Dereliction in SANJY Duty

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...

BJP stands for welfare, dignity, and rights of refugees: Sat Sharma

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, ...

BJP President should explain how & why loot has taken place in Ram temple

07/07/2026
Jammu, July 06 (KIP)- Shri Nitin Nabin to explain to the people as to how & why loot could take place at holy Ram Temple under the nose of Modi government as the Chairman of Shri Ram temple is also the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister. In a statement, JKPCC has demanded that Nitin Nabin should answer in Jammu that how such a loot from holy temple has taken place under the noose of his party's government at the centre and it has hurt the faith of crores of Hindus in the country a...

J&K Police Ensures Safe Yatra

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...

IUST Conducts Admission Outreach Programme in Ganderbal District

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...

Srinagar Police extends comprehensive assistance to Pilgrims

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...

JKPCC supports Jammu Bar protest over attempt to arrest lawyer

06/07/2026
Jammu, July 05 (KIP)-JKPCC has supported Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association Jammu over the issue of the attempt to illegally arrest an advocate from Court premises in Jammu. In a statement JKPCC Chief Spokesperson Mr Ravinder Sharma has expressed strong resentment over the alleged attempt by Srinagar police to arrest advocate Ranjodh Singh in Court premises in Jammu in bailable offences. He termed it an assault on the Independence & dignity of legal profession and resorting...

Pawan Sharma Condemns Glorification of Terrorists

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...

Rattan Lal Reviews Arrangements for Begum Akbar Jehan's Death Anniversary

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...

Ravinder leads Congress workers to " demand arrest & exemplary punishment to "Chanda Chor

04/07/2026
Sunderbani, July 04 (KIP)- JK Congress Chief Spokesperson & former MLC Ravinder Sharma today led the Congress workers in Sunderbani to raise strong protest slogans against the culprits "Chanda Chor " in Ram temple Ayudhia theft ,demanding immediate arrest & exemplary punishment to all the culprits. Leading a protest of Block Congress leaders and workers, jkpcc Chief Spokesperson strongly condemned the loot of Ram Mandir properties and donations and demanded exemplary punishment to all hi...

Arun Sharma takes BJP's outreach campaign to Samba villages

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...

Police Intensify Anti-Drug Campaign; Awareness Drives, Medical Shop Inspections

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...

First Batch of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra Pilgrims Warmly Welcomed at Nayug Tunnel, Qazigund

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...

J&K Police extends grand welcome to Shri Amarnath Ji Yatris in Anantnag

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 ...

Pawan Sharma Welcomes Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 Pilgrims

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...

PSA Delegation Meets J&K Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather

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...

CCIK Education Committee Chairman Showkat Chowdhary Strongly Condemns Misuse Of Child In Viral Video

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...

Former MLA Ghulam Qadir Wani’s Grandson Suleman Wani from Ghat, Doda Joins PDP

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...

Police reiterates its unwavering commitment to ensuring a safe

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...

“Every School Deserves Collective Support, Every Child Deserves Quality Education & Every Teacher Deserves Respect”: Dr. G.N. Var

30/06/2026
Baramulla, June 30 (KIP)-In a significant step towards strengthening the private education sector through democratic participation and collective leadership, the Jammu & Kashmir Private Schools' Association (PSA) Baramulla District Body Elections were conducted successfully under the supervision of the PSA Election Commission at Kashmir Public Vidyalaya School, Pattan, Baramulla. The election process witnessed enthusiastic participation from school heads and educationists representing diff...

Make Amarnath Yatra a global benchmark: Dr. Pardeep asks NC Govt for full activation

30/06/2026
Jammu, June 30 (KIP)-BJP J&K Media Incharge Dr. Pardeep Mahotra has called upon the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference Government to fully activate its administrative machinery and work in complete coordination with the LG administration in J&K and the PM Modi-led Union Government to make this year's Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra the safest, best-organized and spiritually enriching pilgrimage in its history. Dr. Pardeep said the Yatra is not only a matter of faith but also a symbol of nation...

Barking Dog Seldom Bites’: Gaurav Mocks Pakistan Minister’s Water Threats

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...