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SKIMS hosts GMC Principals’ maiden conclave

17/09/2024
Srinagar, September 17 (KIP)-In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura hosted a maiden conclave of Principals of all the Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) from across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. This significant occasion also marked inauguration of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) Network and a Continuing Medical Education (CME) event. Prof Shiv Kumar Sarin, President NAMS was the chief guest on the occasion while S...

Stage set for Phase I as over 23.27 lakh voters prepare to cast ballots on Sept 18

17/09/2024
Srinagar, September 17 (KIP)- With the stage set for the first phase of the 2024 General Elections to the Legislative Assembly, scheduled for September 18, the fate of 219 candidates will be determined by over 23.27 lakh voters. The first phase of the Legislative Assembly Elections 2024 will cover 24 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) across seven districts of Jammu & Kashmir. These include Anantnag, Pulwama, Shopian, and Kulgam in the Kashmir Division, Doda, Ramban, and Kishtwar in the J...

Congress slams BJP for misleading public on controlling terrorism in Jammu

17/09/2024
Jammu, September 17 (KIP)-The Congress party on Tuesday ridiculed the BJP claim of containing terrorism in the Jammu region, accusing the ruling party of misleading the public with hollow assurances. The Congress party argued that despite the BJP’s repeated declarations of bringing peace and security to Jammu, the region has witnessed a sharp increase in terrorist activities, killings of pilgrims, and infiltration in the last couple of years. Interacting with media persons at Jammu, senior...

Professor Romshoo, VC, IUST, once again featured in Stanford University's list of top global scientists

17/09/2024
Awantipora,September 17 (KIP)- Professor Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice-Chancellor of the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) and a globally recognized Earth Scientist specializing in Glaciology, Hydrology, and Climate Change, has consistently been featured in Stanford University's list of the top 2% of scientists worldwide since 2020. With a PhD. in Water Resources Engineering from the University of Tokyo, Japan, and over 36 years of research experience, Professor Romshoo has ma...

Cong slams BJP-controlled government in J&K for disempowering women

17/09/2024
Jammu, September 16 (KIP)-Congress on Monday launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led government in Jammu and Kashmir, accusing it of systematically disempowering women through its policies. Addressing a press conference National Media coordinator of Congress Ms Dolly Sharma along with PCC General Secretary Smt Namrata Sharma cited several examples of the government's “anti-women” decisions, including the stopping if widow pensions, installation of digital meters, the hike in power tariff &...

People of J&K were disconnected from the nation: Anurag Thakur

17/09/2024
Jammu, September 16 (KIP)- Former Union Minister Anurag Thakur said today that due to the dynastic politics of 3 families kept the people of J&K away from the national mainstream from the rest of the country for 75 years. “The people here were deprived of the constitutional rights that were available to citizens in other parts of India,” Thakur said, while addressing election rallies at Kishtwar, Nanak Nagar, Bishnah and Nai Basti. “On August 5, 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi abrog...

UCMAS organizes prize distribution ceremony for 14th J&K UCMAS Abacus & Mental Arithmetic Competition 2024

17/09/2024
Jammu,September 16 (KIP)-UCMAS, the Malaysia-based international organization renowned for its Mental Arithmetic & Abacus Training, and operating a franchise network in over 80 countries, successfully organized the Prize Distribution Ceremony for the 14th J&K UCMAS Abacus & Mental Arithmetic Competition 2024 at Jammu Club, MA Stadium, Jammu. The theme for this year’s competition, “Edu-Entrepreneurs: Empowering Women & Youth Through Education,” highlighted the transformative power of educati...

Renowned Bharatanatyam dancer Sharanya Chandran enthralled audiences with her solo performance

16/09/2024
New Delhi, September 16 (KIP)-Renowned Bharatanatyam dancer Sharanya Chandran enthralled audiences with her solo performance, Hymns to Hara, on Saturday, September 14th, 2024 at the Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Through this captivating presentation, Sharanya delved into the multifaceted nature of Lord Shiva, exploring the diverse emotions he evokes: love, awe, devotion, valor and even disgust. Hymns to Hara featured a carefully curated selection of Bharatanatyam reper...

J&K deserve real progress, not hollow rhetoric: Azad

16/09/2024
Doda, September 16 (KIP)-Former CM & DPAP chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad, while addressing a massive road show in Doda today, made a fervent appeal for unity and urged an end to the decades-long practice of false slogan politics in Jammu & Kashmir. Azad strongly criticised political parties that, for years have raised empty slogans, leading to the loss of countless lives and stalling the region’s development. He emphasised that these misleading promises have only widened the gap between the peop...

DGP J&K extends Eid Milad-un-Nabi greetings to people

15/09/2024
Srinagar, September 15 (KIP)-On the auspicious occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi, Director General of Police, J&K, Shri R.R. Swain has extended his warm wishes to all citizens, families of martyrs, police personnel, security forces, and their families in Jammu and Kashmir. In his message, the DGP has said ,"Eid Milad-un-Nabi is a time for togetherness, sharing happiness and worries with family, friends, and community. Let us express gratitude to the Almighty and on this auspicious occasion pra...

J&K Mahila Congress celebrates 40th Foundation Day

15/09/2024
Jammu, September 15 (KIP)-The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Mahila Congress has celebrated its 40th Foundation Day in Jammu with great enthusiasm, marking four decades of empowering women and championing their rights in this part of the country on the Directions of Alka Lamba President All India Mahila Congress (AIMC). The leaders of Mahila Congress paid tribute to the visionary leadership of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who laid the foundation of Mahila Congress in 1984. Divya Medr...

SOS Int’l seeks actionable plans from candidates to resolve PoJK refugees’ issues

15/09/2024
Dhanwa (Rajouri), September 15 (KIP)- The S. O. S. International—a registered frontline organisation spearheading the struggle for delivering justice to the PoJK displaced persons—on Sunday asked the political parties to reveal their clear and actionable plans to resolve all core issues of the displaced PoJK community if they seek their votes in the current Assembly elections. The Organisation made it clear that the 6.5 lakh votes from the community will be a deciding factor in 27-28 assem...

Priya Sethi slams Congress for misleading statement on unemployment

15/09/2024
Jammu, September 15 (KIP)- National Executive Member BJP and former minister, Priya Sethi today strongly countered the misleading statement made by Congress regarding unemployment in Jammu and Kashmir, calling it a baseless political tactic to mislead the public. She asserted that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government has launched several transformative initiatives to create job opportunities and empower the youth across the country, including Jamm...

General Observer visits Dooru-AC, reviews Election preparations

15/09/2024
Dooru, September 15 (KIP)-The General Observer, Sudanshu Mohan Samal Sunday visited the 41-Dooru Assembly Constituency (AC) to review the preparations for the upcoming General Assembly Elections 2024, here. During the visit, the General Observer chaired a meeting at Town Hall Dooru, which was attended by the Returning Officer and other Nodal Officers of the constituency. The General Observer thoroughly assessed all aspects of the election preparations. The discussions focused on ensuring...

Displaced Kashmiri Pandits observes Martyrs' Day with protest rally at Jantar Mantar

15/09/2024
New Delhi, September 14 (KIP)-A powerful protest rally was organized at Jantar Mantar today to mark Martyrs' Day, paying tribute to the Kashmiri Pandits who have been victims of genocide and displacement. The event was organized by Panun Kashmir, Kashmiri Samiti Delhi, Roots in Kashmir, Kashmiri Pandit Conference (Kundan Kashmiri), and Youth for Panun Kashmir (Y4PK). The rally saw prominent speakers, including Dr. Ajay Chrungoo, Chairman of Panun Kashmir, Kuldeep Raina, General Secretary of P...

JKACS organises 5 Kms Red Run for HIV/AIDS Awareness

15/09/2024
Jammu, September 14 (KIP)- J&K AIDS Control Society (JKACS), H&ME Department, Government of J&K organized a five kilometers run for creating awareness on HIV/AIDS and related issues today at Jammu University. The UT Level Red Run Activity – 2024 was orgasnised in collaboration with Directorate of Sports & Physical Education, University of Jammu for College and University level students with a special focus on the topic “Youth for HIV/AIDS awareness”. The event was organized as part of the two...

Sikh Progressive Front resents BJP’s Sanklap Patra 2024 for ignoring Sikh Community in JKUT

15/09/2024
Jammu,September 14 (KIP)-S Balvinder Singh Renowned RTI Activist and President Sikh Progressive Front along with S Manjit Singh Gen Secretary, S Rajinder Singh Sudan Jt Secretary while addressing the media showed great resentment for not including any demand /grievances of the Sikh Community in the 25 Commitments made by BJP in their SANKALP PATAR 2024. Singh said party who came to power on the Slogan of SABKA SATH SBKA VISHWAS AND SABKA VIKAS, given by none other than the Honb’le Prime Mi...

1,80,989 cases settled in 3rd National Lok Adalat held across J&K

15/09/2024
Srinagar, September 14 (KIP)-In a continued pursuit of delivering timely and affordable justice, J&K Legal Services Authority, under the distinguished leadership of Justice Tashi Rabstan, Chief Justice (A), High Court of J&K and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief & Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority) and guidance of Justice Sindhu Sharma, Chairperson, High Court Legal Services Committee, today organized the 3rd National Lok Adalat of the current calendar year across the Union Territory of ...

Two days training programme on ‘Concept & Overview: General financial rules

15/09/2024
Srinagar, September 14 (KIP)-Under the patronage of Justice Tashi Rabstan, Chief Justice (Acting), High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy) and guidance of Chairperson, Governing Committee for J&K Judicial Academy (JKJA) and Members of Governing Committee, JKJA organized Two days training Programme on ‘Concept & Overview: General Financial Rules (GFR), Financial Management System (PFMS), concept and procedures, Taxation maintaining financial record and...

Atal Dulloo declares open 7-Day exhibition at Kala Kendra Jammu

15/09/2024
Jammu, September 14 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today declared open the 7-Day exhibition titled ‘Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh Through the Ages: A Visual Narrative of Continuities and Linkages’ organised by Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) here. At the very outset, Dulloo extended his felicitations to Indian Council for Historical Research - Union Ministry of Education and co-sponsors for coming up with the idea of holding this remarkable exhibition representing histor...

JK Chief Secretary participates in ‘Hindi Diwas’ organized by JKAACL

15/09/2024
Jammu, September 14 (KIP)-The J&K Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL) today organized the ‘Hindi Diwas’ at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu. The full-day event, dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the Hindi language, featured engaging activities including debates and poetry recitations, with enthusiastic participation from students across the region. Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. In his speech, he underlined the significance of Hindi as ...

CEO conducts extensive tour of Udhampur district, reviews election preparedness

13/09/2024
Udhampur,September 13 (KIP)- Chief Electoral Officer J&K, Pandurang K Pole today undertook an extensive tour of Udhampur district to assess the preparations for upcoming Assembly Elections 2024. During the tour, the CEO also chaired a review meeting at Conference Hall of DC Office Complex in which District Election Officer Udhampur, Saloni Rai; Nodal Officers and other key officials involved in the election process participated. During the meeting, the CEO took detailed constit...

General Observer for Srinagar Rajan Vishal visits MCMC, reviews working, functioning

13/09/2024
Srinagar, September 13 (KIP)-General Observer for Srinagar, Rajan Vishal today visited Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) and Media Centre Srinagar, operating from DC office Complex, here and oversaw their functioning. The General Observer stressed that Social media is the new and never ending domain, and the need is to lay equal focus on it and not miss any issue that may have serious consequences. He also emphasized to remain on-board across all social media platforms for...

Will bring law to ensure security of jobs, land for J&K residents: Azad

13/09/2024
Srinagar, September 13 (KIP)-Former Chief Minister and Chairman DPAP, Ghulam Nabi Azad, today addressed three public gatherings, in South Kashmir's Dooru, Qazigund & Devsar where he strongly asserted his commitment to protect the rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He announced his intention to introduce a law in the Assembly that would ensure the security of jobs and land for the residents of the region. Azad said that if elected to power we will bring a law where, no outsider would...

LSAC honored Kumar A ‘Bharti’ with Dogra Rattan Sammaan

13/09/2024
Jammu, September 13 (KIP)-Lagan Society for Art and Culture (Regd.) (LSAC) honored renowned playwright and director Kumar A ‘Bharti’ with the prestigious Dogra Rattan Sammaan for his exceptional contributions to the field of Dogri Art and Culture. The felicitation ceremony was organized by the Lagan Society for Art and Culture (LSAC), J&K, at a special event that brought together leading figures in the cultural and artistic community. The event was graced by Jenab Sohail Kazmi (Sr. Journal...

Sustainable development of tourist destinations our priority: Chief Secretary

13/09/2024
Srinagar, September 13 (KIP)- Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today held a wrap-up meeting with the World Bank team to discuss the way forward for development of new Tourist destinations in J&K and for promotion of Handicrafts sector here. The World Bank Team while concluding their 4-day visit put forth various suggestions regarding the interventions required for the new projects. World Bank Team gave an account of their observations after having visited several Tourist places and Handicrafts ...

ECI officials take stock of preparations for J&K Assembly Elections

12/09/2024
Srinagar, September 12 (KIP)- A team of senior officials from the Election Commission of India (ECI) undertook a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, during which they reviewed the preparedness of the forthcoming Assembly Elections in the Union Territory. During the two-day visit on 11-12 September, the ECI officials visited Ramban and Anantnag districts, where they held review meetings with the Civil Administration and Police officials of all the 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir. The E...

JK Elections:483 candidates file nominations for 3rd Phase

12/09/2024
Jammu, September 12 (KIP)-As many as 483 candidates have filed their nomination papers across 40 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) of seven districts of Jammu and Kashmir which are going to polling in the third and final phase of J&K Assembly Election 2024. Thursday was the last day of filing nomination papers for the third phase of Assembly Election scheduled to be held on 01 October, 2024. A total of 483 candidates have filed 518 nomination papers for the third phase of the forthcoming Asse...

NIT Srinagar students develop working model for ‘Fake Voter Detection’ with AI Drone

12/09/2024
Srinagar, September 12 (KIP)-The DC office Srinagar- Election Commission of India Thursday conducted a mass SVEEP awareness program in collaboration with National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar and other colleges and schools at the River Bank Jhelum. Dr. Dinesh Kumar Rajendran, Nodal Officer of SVEEP at NIT Srinagar, along with a team of 30 students, participated in the event. As a technical institute, the students developed a working model for Automated Fake Voter Detection using dr...

My politics centered on development, peace not false slogans: Azad

12/09/2024
Srinagar, September 12 (KIP)- Chairman DPAP & former Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad today commenced his election campaign from South Kashmir, called for an end to false promises and empty slogans, advocating instead for a politics centered on real development and progress for the people. Addressing a large gathering, at Anantnag in support of DPAP candidate Mir Altaf urged the public to support a new era of politics that prioritises development, peace, and prosperity in J&K. He expresse...