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CM Omar Abdullah reviews progress of EoDB for compliance reduction

19/04/2025
Jammu, April 19 (KIP0-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat to review the progress on Compliance Reduction and Deregulation under the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) framework aimed at making the regulatory environment more conducive for businesses. Chief Minister reiterated Government’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment and streamlining regulatory frameworks across various sectors. The meeting was convened as part o...

JKRLM engages OMPLIS, Kudumbashree NRO to bolster institutional support

19/04/2025
Jammu, April 19 (KIP)- In a significant stride towards strengthening the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM), Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, chaired a high level meeting with representatives of renowned national organizations, Kudumbashree National Resource Organization (NRO) and Organisation for Management of Poverty and Livelihood Improvement Society (OMPLIS). The agenda centered around leveraging national expertise for institutional support, training and capacity building of...

Sufism is the most powerful force for peace and harmony in the society: LG Sinha

19/04/2025
Srinagar, April 19 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today addressed the Sufi Conference “Noor-e-Sama” at Srinagar. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to the Sufi Scholars, members of Sufi Score Limited, Save Youth Save Future Foundation and everyone associated with the initiative. “Sufism is the most powerful force for peace and harmony in society. Sufism means a way of life. It is a bond of love with the whole and a loving relationship with Go...

No flood threat in valley: I&FC

19/04/2025
Srinagar, April 19 (KIP)- Respond immediately to distress calls if any, monitor the emergent situation on ground following incessant rains, gusty winds & hailstorm, and activate control rooms for effective assessment & response, directed Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri to Deputy Commissioners & officers while chairing an emergency meeting, here today. Div Com convened an emergency meeting in view of relentless rains to assess the overall situation and th...

Principal Secretary inaugurates 5 day photo exhibition at Kala Kendra, Jammu

18/04/2025
Jammu, April 18 (KIP)-A five-day Photo Exhibition titled “Trinity: A Group Show” featuring the works of five leading photographers was inaugurated today at Kala Kendra, Jammu. The exhibition has been jointly organised by Kala Kendra Jammu and Aperture – The Jammu Photography Club in the cherished memory of Shri Chandan Bhadram Shastry, a legendary figure in the field of photography. The exhibition showcases 45 exceptional works by renowned photographers – Chandan Sunder, Mohammad Anwar Al ...

LG attends Passing Out Parade of the BRTC 16th Batch of J&K Police at PTS Manigam, Ganderbal

18/04/2025
Ganderbal, April 18 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today attended the Passing Out Parade of the 16th Batch of Basic Recruit Training Course (BRTC) of J&K Police Constables at Manigam Police Training School, Ganderbal. A total of 438 recruits, including 86 women, completed their rigorous training, today at PTS Manigam. Among them, 211 brave constables have previously served as SPOs. Paying tributes to the valour of J&K Police, the Lieutenant Governor exhorted the young recrui...

DC Srinagar discusses arrangements for upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025

17/04/2025
Srinagar, April 17 (KIP)- In order to review the arrangements for upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2025, a meeting of senior Officers of Police and Civil Administration was held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat here today at Meeting Hall of DC Office. During the meeting, DC took a comprehensive review of the arrangements to be put in place to ensure smooth and seamless conduct of the upcoming annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025. ...

Lieutenant Governor inaugurates week-long Mega Surgical Camp at Doda and Kishtwar

17/04/2025
Jammu, April 17 (KIP)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the week-long Mega Surgical Camp, at Doda and Kishtwar. Camp at 3 different locations- Associated Hospital of GMC Doda, District Hospital Kishtwar & SDH Bhaderwah, being organised by Rotary International in collaboration with District Administrations of Doda & Kishtwar and Department of Health & Medical Education, will witness superspeciality and general surgeries by specialized and experienced Doctors in different ...

Sakeena Itoo emphasises wider awareness, improved accessibility at AIIMS Jammu

17/04/2025
Vijaypur, April 17 (KIP)- Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today emphasised on improving public accessibility and aggressive outreach campaign to aware people about wide range of medical care services being offered at AIIMS Jammu. The Minister made these remarks while chairing a meeting held to review the functioning of AIIMS Jammu. Deputy Commissioner, Samba, Rajesh Sharma; Executive Director and CEO AIIMS Jammu, Dr. Shakti Kumar Gu...

Omar Abdullah releases book by 15-year-old author Laranya R Kumar

17/04/2025
Jammu, April 17 (KIP)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today released a book titled “The Land of Souls”– A Tale of Adventure and Discovery, authored by 15-year-old Laranya R Kumar, at a function held here. The event was graced by Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo, Vice Chancellor of University of Jammu, Prof. Umesh Rai, the young author herself, along with her parents, grandparents, family members and friends. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister congratulated Laranya on her rema...

“Democracy on Wheels” targets student fraternity

17/04/2025
Jammu, April 17 (KIP)-A focused initiative to amplify voter awareness among the student community and Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELCs) in the Nagrota Assembly Constituency has been launched through the innovative “Democracy on Wheels” campaign. This specially outfitted vanity van aims to engage young and future voters during the ongoing Special Summary Revision (SSR). Launch of this targeted SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) activity was spearheaded by the ...

Majority of people endorse abrogation of 370: Sethi

17/04/2025
Jammu, April 17 (KIP)-Majority of people including the political parties endorse abrogation of 370 in open or secret. The people of Jammu and Kashmir feel cheated with the double-sided narrative of the senior National Conference leaders. This was stated by Adv. Sunil Sethi, Chief Spokesperson, J&K BJP. Accompanied by Arun Gupta, Spokesperson, and Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, Media Incharge, J&K BJP, he was addressing a press conference at party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. Sunil Sethi a...

NC must apologize for secretly backing Article 370 abrogation,as revealed in Dulat’s Book: Mehbooba Mufti

17/04/2025
Srinagar,April 17 (KIP)-People’s Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday launched a blistering attack on the National Conference (NC) and its president, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, accusing them of decades-long political opportunism and betrayal of public trust. Her remarks come in response to revelations made in former R&AW chief A.S. Dulat’s new book, which has reignited debates around Kashmir’s political leadership and its shifting loyalties. Speaking at a public rally ...

Four Indian Grey Wolves trans-located from Gujarat to Jambu Zoo

17/04/2025
Jammu, April 17 (KIP)-Department of Wildlife Protection is delighted to announce the successful translocation of two pairs of Indian Grey Wolves to Jambu Zoo. The wolves were donated by Sakkarbaug Zoological Park, Junagadh, Gujarat in exchange for one pair of leopard cats from Jambu Zoo. The transportation was facilitated by Indian Railways, ensuring a smooth and safe journey for the wolves via Veterinary Passenger Units (VPU). Throughout the transit, utmost care was taken to minimize st...

CM reviews implementation of HADP, launches multiple digital initiatives

17/04/2025
Jammu, April 16 (KIP)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a review meeting on the implementation of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) here at the Civil Secretariat. The meeting was attended by Minister for Agriculture Production Department Javed Ahmed Dar, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Principal Secretary Agriculture Production Department (APD) Shailendra Kumar, Mission Director HADP Rahul Yadav, and ...

Omar Abdullah chairs review meeting ahead of Mission YUVA launch in J&K

17/04/2025
Jammu, April 16 (KIP)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a meeting to review the pre-launch preparations of Mission YUVA (Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan)—a transformative initiative aimed at empowering youth through entrepreneurship, skill development and inclusive economic participation. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, Ministers Sakeena Itoo, Javed Ahmed Rana, Javed Ahmad Dar, and Satish Sharma. Also present were Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additio...

Govt announces free entry to SPS Museum, Srinagar, Dogra Art Museum, Jammu

17/04/2025
Jammu, April 16 (KIP)-The Department of Archives, Archaeology & Museums, in collaboration with the district administration, Tourism and Education departments, is going to celebrate World Heritage Day on 18th of April, 2025 in both the divisions of Jammu and Kashmir. In Kashmir division, an early morning cleanliness drive will be held at Hari Parbat Fort, Srinagar followed by Pledge and Heritage Walk. Similarly, in Jammu Division, an early morning cleanliness drive will be held at Samba Fort ...

CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates e-SEHAT App, one-stop healthcare solution for J&K citizens

17/04/2025
Jammu, April 16 (KIP)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today launched the e-SEHAT App — a comprehensive, one-stop digital solution designed to cater to the healthcare needs of the people of Jammu & Kashmir, including citizens, doctors and medical professionals. The Chief Minister congratulated the team for developing such an elaborate and wide-ranging application that addresses the health needs of J&K’s citizens. He suggested making the app more user-friendly and incorporating additional f...

Lieutenant Governor launches Dr. Suraj Gupte’s Pediatric Education Network Portal

15/04/2025
Jammu, April 15 (KIP)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today launched the online portal of Pediatric Education Network, a free-to-access digital platform curated and developed by eminent Pediatrician and Academician, Dr Suraj Gupte. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated Dr Suraj Gupte and everyone associated with the initiative, which aims to enhance Pediatric healthcare education and empower practitioners, medical professionals, students, and institutions with credible and up-to-date...

KP leaders express concern over delay in disbursement of monthly relief by RR department

15/04/2025
Jagti /Jammu,April 15 (KIP)-An emergency meeting was convened at the Genocide Survivors Camp in Jagti by the local unit of Panun Kashmir, bringing together senior leaders of the organization to express grave concern over the inordinate delay in the disbursement of monthly relief by the Relief and Rehabilitation Department. The delay has triggered widespread anxiety and mental distress among the displaced Kashmiri Hindus, particularly at a time when families are struggling with educational adm...

CUKashmir’s deptt of Physical edu holds workshop

15/04/2025
Ganderbal, April 15 (KIP)- Department of Physical Education, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) organised a one-day workshop "Mental Health for University Students." In his message, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, highlighted the importance of conducting workshops focused on mental health. In his address, Dean, School of Education, Prof. Syed Z.A. Geelani, emphasized the need to address mental health issues in academic settings. Dr. Kaukab Azeem, HoD, provided an overvie...

Stop curtailing media freedom, says DUJ

15/04/2025
New Delhi,April 15 (KIP)--The Delhi Union of Journalists is deeply concerned at recent developments in the media space that seek to curtail our right to free expression and our right to earn our livelihoods, whether through the print media or digital platforms like YouTube. The Delhi Union of Journalists is shocked at the Union Government’s move to seize the assets of the National Herald, including Herald House in Delhi from which the Herald newspaper is published, besides the Associated J...

Kishtwar pays tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his 134th Birth Anniversary

15/04/2025
Kishtwar, April 14 (KIP)- The 134th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was commemorated with profound respect and patriotic fervor at Paddar in the Kishtwar district, organized by the Baba Sahib Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Sewa Manch Paddar. The commemorative program was graced by Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Rajesh Kumar Shavan, who attended the event as the Chief Guest. The occasion witnessed vibrant participation from local residents, students, and officials, all united i...

NIT Srinagar observes Ambedkar Jayanti

15/04/2025
Srinagar, April 14 (KIP)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Monday observed the 135th birth anniversary of father of the Indian Constitution, Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar at Common Hall and paid rich tributes to the great leader. The event was organized by the SC/ST Cell under the leadership of its Coordinator and Liaison Officer for SCs/STs, Dr. Kurella Swamy, with the active support of the student organizing committee and under the esteemed guidance of Director Prof. ...

GCW Parade Observes Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Birth Anniversary with a series of events

14/04/2025
Jammu, April 14 (KIP)-To commemorate the Birth Anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, NSS Units of Government College for Women, Parade Ground, in collaboration with the Equal Opportunity Cell and the Department of Political Science, organized a series of impactful academic and awareness activities from April 10 to 14, 2025. The five-day program included the screening of the film "Jai Bhim" in the college auditorium, which powerfully portrayed themes of justice, dignity, and const...

MP Mian Altaf reviews progress of developmental projects in Rajouri

14/04/2025
Rajouri, April 14 (KIP)-Member of Parliament Mian Altaf Ahmad Larvi today chaired the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting here at Dak Bungalow to review the implementation of centrally sponsored schemes and development works in the district. Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma briefed the MP about the status of the ongoing developmental initiatives across different sectors. The MP took a comprehensive review of centrally sponsored schemes including ...

LG inaugurates Manufacturing unit of superior Polymers India Private Limited at Kathua

14/04/2025
Jammu, April 14 (KIP)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today virtually inaugurated the Manufacturing Unit of Superior Polymer India Private Limited at Kathua. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the Superior Group of Industries and the members of Superior Polymer India Private Limited on their new venture and conveyed his best wishes. He said the commencement of this greenfield project is an important milestone, promising a positive impact on the local economy and employment gen...

Lieutenant Governor interacts with Heads of GMCs, Medical Institutions from across J&K

14/04/2025
Jammu, April 13 (KIP)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today interacted with the Heads of Government Medical Colleges, and Medical Institutions from across J&K at Raj Bhawan. On the occasion, Dr Shiv Kumar Sarin, Director, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences shared his expert insights on proactive strategies and adopting a healthy lifestyle to improve liver health. The Lieutenant Governor advised all the stakeholders to work in close coordination with Dr Shiv Kumar Sarin along wit...

Shri Machail Mata Temple reopens for pilgrims

14/04/2025
Jammu, April 13 (KIP)-The Sacred Shri Machail Mata Temple shrine, nestled in spiritual expanse of Machail Valley in District Kishtwar, was today reopened for the pilgrims - the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi, heralding the commencement of the annual Yatra season. The religious event also marked the shifting of the Idol (Murti) of Goddess Machail Mata (Durga) from the house of local priest Pehalwan Singh to the temple amid the religious rituals and a grand fair. The reopening of the r...

Lieutenant Governor attends the historic ‘Tawi Aarti’ at Tawi Riverfront in Jammu

14/04/2025
Jammu, April 13 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today attended the ‘Tawi Aarti’ and ‘Baisakhi Mela’ at Tawi Riverfront Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor sought the blessings of Suryaputri River Tawi and prayed for peace, prosperity, happiness and well-being of all. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to the Jammu Municipal Corporation, Jammu Smart City Limited, Shri Raghunathji Corridor Vikas Council, Tourism Department, Acharyas, Archakas, young vo...