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JK CM Omar Abdullah visits grieving Badhaal families, promises justice and support

21/01/2025
Rajouri,January 21 (KIP)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited Badhaal village to meet the families of the 17 individuals who tragically lost their lives, impacting three families. Expressing profound grief, the Chief Minister extended his condolences and assured the bereaved families of full support and assistance by his government. He was accompanied by Cabinet Minister Javed Rana and MLA Budhal, Javed Iqbal Choudhary, during the visit. The Chief Minister stressed that the gove...

Omar Abdullah releases Tourism Department’s Calendar, Trekking Maps

21/01/2025
Jammu, January 21 (KIP)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today unveiled calendars for the year 2025 and trekking maps created by the Department of Tourism, Jammu and Kashmir, in a ceremony held at the Civil Secretariat. The launch event was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Commissioner Secretary Tourism Yasha Mudgal, and Directors of Tourism from Kashmir and Jammu and other concerned. During the eve...

Delegation from Padder, AoI Gangyal call on Deputy Chief Minister, highlight key issues

21/01/2025
Jammu, January 21 (KIP)- A delegation from Padder, led by Pooja Thakur, Chairperson District Development Council (DDC) Kishtwar, called on Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Chaudhary here today . The delegation apprised the Deputy Chief Minister of the pressing issues faced by the residents of Padder-Nagseni, seeking immediate redressal. The key demands presented included improving road connectivity, addressing power supply issues, enhancing healthcare facilities and expediting completion of...

J&K Raj Bhawan celebrates Foundation Day of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur

21/01/2025
Jammu, January 21 (KIP)- The Foundation Day of Meghalaya, Manipur and Tripura was celebrated in J&K Raj Bhavan. Students, Security personnel and the people of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur living in J&K were the special invitees for the cultural programme celebrating the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, organized to commemorate the occasion. In his address, Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha conveyed his hearty greetings and best wishes to the people of Tripura, Meghalaya and M...

Sakeena Itoo visits GMC Kathua, chairs induction ceremony of BHMS’s 1st batch

21/01/2025
Kathua,January 21 (KIP)- Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today visited Government Medical College, Kathua and presided over the induction ceremony of the first batch of students of Bachelors of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS). MLA Kathua, Dr. Bharat Bhushan, Principal Government Medical College, Kathua, Dr. Surinder K. Attri, Registrar J&K Homeopathy Board and Nodal Officer Government Homeopathy Medical College Kathua, Dr. B.R. D...

YSS launches 2nd Course of Skiing Training for 50 Girl Students

21/01/2025
Gulmarg,January 21 (KIP)- As another spell of snow graces the picturesque slopes of Gulmarg, the Department of Youth Services and Sports (YSS) J&K has launched its 2nd Skiing Training Course for girls from various districts of J&K. The course started on Wednesday, following the successful completion of the inaugural course for 50 boys earlier this week. This new initiative, aimed at training young girls in the adventurous sport of skiing, marks another milestone in the Department’s ambitious...

AIKS urges Govt to constitute Apex body for KPs issues

21/01/2025
New Delhi, January 21 (KIP)-All India Kashmiri Samaj ( AIKS) has urged Central and State Govts to constitute an apex committee to solve rehabilitation and other issues of Kashmiri Pandits. In a statement on the eve of 36th Exodus day while releasing the special issue of Naad magazine, AIKS president urged state and central govt to immediately form an apex committee to function & interact at state & centre regarding rehabilitation and relief of Kashmiri pandit community. A delegation headed by...

Sakeena Itoo reviews performance, functioning of SKIMS, Soura

21/01/2025
Jammu, January 20 (KIP)-Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat to review the performance and functioning of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura. The meeting was attended by Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Director SKIMS, Dr. Ashraf Ganai; Director General Budget, Director Finance Health and Medical Education, Medical Superintendent SKIMS...

J&K Chief Secretary chairs 9th Governing Council Meeting of SHA

21/01/2025
Jammu, January 20 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired the 9th Governing Council Meeting of State Health Agency (SHA) to review its performance and discuss way forward for continuation of people friendly AB-PMJAY and AB-PMJAY SEHAT scheme. Those who attended included ACS, Higher Education Department; Principal Secretary, Finance; Secretary, H&ME; Secretary, RDD; CEO, SHA; MD, NHM; Director, SKIMS; DG, Codes; DG, Budget; Principal, GMC Srinagar/Jammu; Director Health, Jammu/Kas...

Speaker J&K Legislative Assembly addresses 85th All India Presiding Officers Conference at Patna

21/01/2025
Jammu, January 20 (KIP)-Speaker, J&K Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today participated and addressed the 85th All India Presiding Officers Conference 2025 at Patna, Bihar. The conference, inaugurated by Lok Sabha speaker, Om Birla, was held on the theme ‘75th Anniversary of Constitution: Contribution of Parliament and State legislative bodies in strengthening constitutional values’. Addressing the conference, Abdul Rahim Rather highlighted that the Constitution not only serv...

Sopore Patient Opts for DH Bandipora CT Scan

21/01/2025
Bandipora, January 20 (KIP)- In a groundbreaking development, a patient from Sopore with a head injury chose District Hospital (DH) Bandipora for a CT scan, citing the hospital’s state-of-the-art facilities and round-the-clock services. This decision highlights the growing trust in District Hospital Bandipora as a reliable healthcare provider in the region. The patient's attendant, expressed their gratitude for the efficient and compassionate care they received. “I am amazed by the avail...

Khoda inaugurated CGPWA’s new Office

20/01/2025
Jammu, January 20 (KIP)-The Central Govt Pensioners Welfare Association, Jammu (CGPWA) got its new office at Wazarat Road Estates Complex, behind Chief secretary’s Official Residence. At a simple but impressive function, the former DGP & CVC, Kuldeep Khoda, President, CGPWA and former ADG, S. S. Wazir Patron formally inaugurated it. Among those present included the former DGP, Dr. Ashok Bhan and former senior IAS officer and General Secretary of the Association, K. B Jandial. The new off...

Lieutenant Governor takes a pledge for Organ Donation

20/01/2025
Jammu,January 20 (KIP)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today took pledge for Organ Donation by registering on Ayushman Bharat Organ Donation Registry of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India (notto.abdm.gov.in). The State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (SOTTO) representatives, Dr Elias Sharma, Nodal Officer, Dr Sanjeev Puri, Joint Director and Sh Irfan Ahmed Lone, Transplant Coordinator, visited Raj Bhawan and handed over the pledge certificate to the ...

Deputy Chief Minister inaugurates “Sale Mela of Wool, Silk Products” of JKI

20/01/2025
Jammu, January 20 (KIP)-Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, today underscored the need to promote the indigenous handicrafts of Jammu and Kashmir at national as well as international level. “Nature has bestowed Jammu and Kashmir with variety of indigenous handicrafts, which have created a niche in national and international markets and the need is to promote these by way of sustained marketing as well as promotion. This would be providing a bigger market to these products whic...

LG lauds Bharatiya Jain Sangathan for doing great service by inspiring people for organ donation

19/01/2025
Jammu,January 19 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today expressed his gratitude to the voluntary organ donors and called upon the people to come forward and join the noble cause of organ and tissue donation. “For donors, organ donation provides a life-giving opportunity. Let us all join the efforts and make our valuable contribution to society through organ and tissue donation,” the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieutenant Governor was attending a programme organised by Bha...

SDRF, NDRF celebrate 13th annual Raising Day at Srinagar hqrs

19/01/2025
Srinagar, January 19 (KIP)- J&K SDRF and NDR celebrated its 13th Annual Raising Day today on 19th of January -2025 at SDRF Bn. Hqrs Srinagar. The contingents of SDRF and NDRF jointly presented March Past/ Parade on the occasion at Bn. Hqs. Baghat Barzulla Srinagar. Masroor Ahmad Mir SSP-JKPS Commandant SDRF 1st Bn. Srinagar presided over the function and took salute of March Past. The chief guest while addressing Officers/ officials and Contingents of NDRF/ SDRF highlighted the dedica...

Lieutenant Governor interacts with the Youth participating in Border Area Youth Exchange Programme

19/01/2025
Jammu, January 19 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today interacted with the youth from Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, who are on a five-day visit to Jammu under Border Area Youth Exchange Programme (BAYEP), under the aegis of NYKS-MY Bharat, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. During the interaction, the participating youth shared the experiences about their visit to the border areas of Jammu region. Extending his best wis...

13th Raising Day of 2nd Bn SDRF celebrated in Jammu

19/01/2025
Jammu, January 19 (KIP)-The 13th Raising Day of the 2nd Bn State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) was celebrated today at Gulshan Ground,Jammu. Shri Nalin Prabhat, Director General of Police, was the chief guest on the occasion. Shri Nalin Prabhat inspected the parade and took salute at the march past. In his address, the DGP appreciated the critical role that SDRF has been playing during times of disaster and natural calamities. The DGP told SDRF personnel that HQ J&K Police shall ...

AIKS submits exodus day memorandum to Dr. Jitendra Singh

19/01/2025
New Delhi,January 19 (KIP)-AIKS (All India kashmiri samaj) led by its president Ravinder Pandita called on MoS PMO Dr jitendra singh in New Delhi today and submitted a memorandum on Exodus day on behalf of Kashmiri Pandits. AIKS also presented special issue of Naad, mouthpiece of the organisation featuring kashmiri pandits Exodus. Recalling the horrors of 19 Jan 1990, the office bearers held placards 'We still exist' highlighting the plight of community and the burning issues. The AIK...

Pandit Abhay Sopori honoured with National Business Excellence Award 2025

19/01/2025
Jammu, January 19 (KIP)-Renowned Santoor maestro and music composer Pandit Abhay Rustum Sopori has been conferred with the prestigious National Business Excellence Award 2025 by the Global India Business Forum (GIBF), which is connected with over 150 countries embassies and consulates supporting India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. The award recognizes exceptional leaders, innovators, and pathbreakers, including entrepreneurs, diplomats, and cultural icons, for their contributions to the nation...

Deputy Chief Minister reviews progress on Capex works in Nowshera

19/01/2025
Nowshera, January 19 (KIP)- Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Chowdhary, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of ongoing works under the District Capex Budget here. The meeting was attended by ADC Nowshera, Babu Ram Tandon, ACD, Vijay Verma along with other district and sectoral officers. During the meeting, the Deputy Chief Minister issued clear directives to expedite completion of all ongoing developmental works, ensuring adherence to quality standards. He emphasised the importa...

Tribal Affairs Minister reviews key Tribal welfare initiatives

18/01/2025
Jammu, January 18 (KIP)-Minister for Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana, today convened a meeting to review progress on various welfare initiatives being implemented for the tribal communities. The meeting focused on accelerating pending proposals, optimizing resource utilization and ensuring timely execution of ongoing developmental projects. Present in the meeting were Secretary in Tribal Affairs Department, Harun Malik, Director Tribal Affairs, Ghulam Rasool, Director Finance, Iftakhar...

Satish Sharma flags off special bus service from Jammu to Prayagraj

18/01/2025
Jammu, January 18 (KIP)- In a landmark move, Minister for Transport, Satish Sharma, today flagged off a special end to end bus service from Jammu to Prayagraj. The initiative comes after instructions by the Transport Minister to facilitate and honour the religious faith of people of J&K. Taking swift action on the instructions, MD JKRTC, Rakesh Kumar Srangal, ensured immediate commencement of the bus service to Triveni, Prayagraj to celebrate Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. Giving more detail...

Deepika Sharma inaugurates 3 day ‘Women Painters' Camp at Kala Kendra

18/01/2025
Jammu, January 18 (KIP)- Secretary in Department of Culture, Deepika Sharma, today inaugurated a three day UT level “All Women Painters' Camp at Kala Kendra, Jammu. The event is being organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages. In her inaugural address, Deepika Sharma highlighted the profound connection between women and creativity, emphasising that such camps offer a platform for women artists to explore and showcase their talents. She remarked on the uni...

J&K CS finalizes arrangements for Republic Day celebrations

18/01/2025
Jammu, January 18 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today held a meeting with top civil administration and police officers to give final shape to the arrangements made for celebrating the Republic Day, 2025 here across J&K. The Chief Secretary enquired from each concerned department about the status of preparations put in place for smooth conduct of celebrations at both Jammu and Srinagar. He impressed upon the concerned divisional administrations to encourage all to participate in these...

Dr. Jitendra Singh e-inaugurates Sansad Khel Spardha in Kathua

18/01/2025
Kathua, January 18 (KIP)-Union Minister of State (MoS) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today virtually inaugurated the Sansad Khel Spardha at the Sports Stadium, Kathua. The event was attended by MLA Kathua, Dr. Bharat Bhushan, MLA Hiranagar, Advocate Vijay Sharma, Vice Chairman of District Development Council Kathua, Raghunandan Singh and Deputy Commissioner, Kathua, Dr. Rakesh Minhas among other dignitaries. The one day sporting extravaganza featured competitions in Volley...

Panun Kashmir launches Nishkasan Katha,a story representing genocide and exodus

18/01/2025
Jammu, January 18 (KIP)- A significant meeting of Panun Kashmir activists was held today under the convenorship of Kuldeep Raina, General Secretary, and B.L. Kaul, Organizing Secretary. The meeting marked the formal announcement of Nishkasan Katha, a narrative that aims to represent the collective experience of the Kashmiri Pandit genocide and exile. Conceived by Kuldeep Raina, conceptualized by Tito Ganju, and written by Dr. Dileep Kaul, this katha seeks to memorialize the community’s tr...

Satish Sharma reviews functioning of JaKeGA

18/01/2025
Jammu, January 17 (KIP)- Minister for FCS &CA, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Information Technology, Science and Technology, ARI and Trainings Satish Sharma, today reviewed the functioning of Jammu and Kashmir e-Governance Agency (JaKeGA), entrusted with the task of designing, delivering, and managing e-governance projects in J&K. Present in the meeting were Chief Executive Officer JaKeGA, Director Finance JaKeGA and technical staff of JaKeGA. The CEO apprised the Minister of ph...

CS reviews tourism development activities in Suchetgarh, Gharana

18/01/2025
Jammu, January 17 (KIP)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today convened a meeting to review the activities being undertaken to develop the Gharana Wetland and Suchetgarh as popular tourist destinations in Jammu division. Present in the meeting were Principal Secretary, Culture, Commissioner Secretary, Forest, Commissioner Secretary, Tourism, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Chief Wildlife Warden, Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, DG, Budget and representatives of BSF/Army besides other concerned of...

AIIMS Awantipora expected to be functional by November 2025

18/01/2025
Jammu,January 17 (KIP)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today held a joint meeting of the authorities of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Awantipora, Health & Medical Education, PWD, Jal Shakti and CPWD regarding early completion of this vital health facility in the region. Those who attended the meeting included Executive Director, AIIMS, Awantipora, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Secretary, PWD, Secretary, H&ME, Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama, Chief Engineer, CPWD, DG, Budg...