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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...