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Lieutenant Governor chairs high level meeting to review prevailing security scenario

30/04/2025
Jammu, April 30 (KIP)- The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials to review the prevailing security scenario in Jammu Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Shri Nalin Prabhat, DGP J&K; Shri Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary Home; Shri Nitish Kumar, ADGP CID J&K; Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor; Shri Bhim Sen Tuti, IGP Jammu and Shri Shiv Kumar Sharma, DIG Jammu-Samba-Kathua Range. The Lieutenan...

Dy CM holds public outreach camp at Panchayat Bhawani-A, Nowshera

30/04/2025
Nowshera, April 30 (KIP)- Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today conducted a public outreach camp at Panchayat Bhawani-A in Nowshera, listening to the grievances of local residents with assurance of timely redressal of the same. During the camp, the locals raised several demands including construction of additional border bunkers, installation of hand pumps, establishment of eco-parks and setting up of a JK Bank branch with ATM facilities. They also highlighted the acute staff ...

Shantmanu congratulates students, appreciates BOSE

30/04/2025
Jammu, April 30 (KIP)-Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Education, Shantmanu, who is also Chairman JKBOSE, has congratulated the students of 12th standard on declaration of results. In a statement issued here today, Shantmanu remarked that higher secondary schooling forms a critical stage in the learning process and passing the class constitutes an important milestone in the academic journey. He said continuing the trend; girls have again outshone boys both in the overall pass percentage a...

CM Omar Abdullah reviews progress of National Highway projects in J&K

30/04/2025
Jammu, April 30 (KIP)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress of key national highway, expressway and tunnel projects across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Commissioner Secretary Forest, Ecology & Environment Department Sheetal Nanda, Commissioner Secretary Mining Department, Vikra...

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reviews summer preparedness for Jammu division

29/04/2025
Jammu, April 29 (KIP)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today underscored the importance of robust inter-departmental coordination to ensure uninterrupted essential services and swift response mechanism during the upcoming summer season across Jammu division. Chairing a high-level review meeting, the Chief Minister assessed the readiness of various departments to address challenges likely to emerge during the summer months. Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal...

Police attaches property of designated terrorist under UAPA in Sopore

29/04/2025
Srinagar,April 29 (KIP)-In a significant crackdown on terror infrastructure, Police in Sopore today attached immovable property belonging to Imtiyaz Ahmad Kandoo, son of Abdul Khaliq Kandoo, resident of Kralteng, Sopore a designated terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and a key Pakistan-based handler of the proscribed terrorist outfit Hizbul Mujahideen. The attached property comprises land measuring 13×12 feet, including one shop and one room, situated under Sur...

DC Ramban visits flash flood-affected areas, condolences with bereaved families

29/04/2025
Ramban, April 28 (KIP)- To express grief and sympathy with the families of three deceased individuals—including an elderly person and two children—and to assess losses and ongoing restoration efforts, Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary today visited the Bagna area and adjoining villages affected by recent flash floods and a cloudburst in the district. Accompanied by ACR Ramban Showkat Hayat Mattoo, CMO, CHO, CAO, CAHO, DSHO, ACD, XEN PMGSY, XEN JPDCL, XEN Jal Shakti, Tehsi...

If son is guilty, father, family can’t be punished: Tarigami

28/04/2025
Srinagar, April 28 (KIP)-If a son has done anything wrong, his father, family, or even his neighbour should not be punished, said M.Y. Tarigami, CPI(M) leader and MLA from Kulgam, while condemning the gruesome Pahalgam terror attack. In a statement, the CPI(M) leader said that, as he had also recorded during the special Assembly session in Jammu, there is a Supreme Court ruling on demolitions which upholds the right to shelter for every citizen. “If a son is guilty, his father or any ot...

Special Session:J&K Legislative Assembly unanimously passes resolution condemning Pahalgam attack

28/04/2025
Jammu, April 28 (KIP)- Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a resolution condemning the recent heinous terrorist attack at Baisaran Pahalgam. The resolution, moved by Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, was put to voice vote by Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather and subsequently passed unanimously. The resolution read, “This House unequivocally condemns the heinous, cowardly act that resulted in the loss of innocent lives. Such acts of terror are a direct assa...

J&K LA holds special session on Pahalgam tourist killings

28/04/2025
Jammu, April 28 (KIP)-Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today strongly condemned the brutal killing of 26 tourists including a local pony-walla by the terrorists at Baisaran in Pahalgam on April 22. A daylong special session was called where Speaker and members expressed their anguish and shock over the barbaric terrorist attack, in which 26 innocents persons lost their lives. Leading the obituary references during a special session of the House, the S...

Omar Abdullah addresses special session of J&K Legislative Assembly following Pahalgam terror attack

28/04/2025
Jammu, April 28 (KIP)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today delivered an emotional and powerful address, expressing profound grief, condemning terrorism and calling for unity and resilience in wake of killing of 26 civilians in Pahalgam terror attack. The Chief Minister was speaking during a special session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly convened after the tragic Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed 26 innocent lives. Beginning his speech, the Chief Minister reflected on t...

Eighty percent water of J&K surrendered to Pakistan by now utilized for welfare and hydel power for country: Renzushah

28/04/2025
Srinagar, April 28 (KIP)- The most super sensitive place in the world which enemy forces of our country India are intending to make the epicenter of the most dangerous (WWW) World Water War be made source of relief and development for country particularly people of JKUT. Khwaja Farooq Renzushah had several times visited to this supersensitive place which is obviously clear from visual footages and statements on ground Zero. Chairman Hazrat Bulbulshah R. A Awwaf Trust, Khwaja Faro...

Sat, Sunil, MLAs discuss socio-political and security issues

27/04/2025
Jammu, April 27 (KIP)-Sat Sharma CA, President, J&K BJP, Sunil Sharma, Leader of Opposition, Dr. Narinder Singh, BJP National Secretary, and MLAs, discussed the current socio-political and security situation in Jammu & Kashmir. In the crucial meeting held at party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, the BJP leaders also paid tribute to the brave civilians who lost their lives in the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. The leaders observed a moment of silence and prayed for the peace of th...

Dy CM hails safety measures for J&K residents in meeting with Eknath Shinde

27/04/2025
Mumbai, April 26 (KIP)-Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today met Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde in Mumbai and expressed satisfaction over the measures taken by Maharashtra Government for the safety of J&K residents. The Deputy Chief Minister also interacted with students, businessmen and professionals working in Maharashtra to instil sense of security among them. During the meeting, Choudhary emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety and security of J&...

Omar Abdullah reviews relief, restoration efforts during his third visit to Ramban

26/04/2025
Ramban, April 26 (KIP)- In his third visit to Ramban in a short span, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reviewed the situation and progress of relief and restoration efforts in the flood-affected areas of the district. Touring extensively the severely impacted Dharmkund area and chairing a high-level review meeting in Ramban, the Chief Minister assessed the extent of damages and the ongoing response operations. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister emphasized that his primary pur...

JK Cabinet Minister Javed Rana arrives in Lucknow

26/04/2025
Lucknow, April 26 (KIP)- In the backdrop of recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam and with the objective of reassuring and instilling sense of security among students and businessmen from Jammu & Kashmir currently residing in different parts of Uttar Pradesh, J&K Minister Javed Ahmed Rana today arrived in Lucknow. Rana will be available to interact with students, businessmen and other members of J&K community at VVIP Guest House Saket, Mahatma Gandhi Marg Lucknow. He will also be meeting se...

Satish Sharma in Dehradun; Available to meet J&K students, Business community

26/04/2025
Jammu, April 26 (KIP)-In consonance with the directions of Chief Minister and view a purpose to reassure and instill a sense of security among students, business persons from Jammu and Kashmir currently pursuing studies , carrying out business activities in Dehradun , Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Sports has reached Dehradun. During his visit, the Minister will be available to interact with students, business community and other members of J&K community. All interested stud...

Minister Sakeena Itoo arrives in Chandigarh

26/04/2025
Chandigarh, April 26 (KIP)- On the directions of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet Minister, , Sakeena Itoo has arrived in Chandigarh to meet students and residents of Jammu and Kashmir currently staying in Punjab and Chandigarh and ensure sense of security among them, in the aftermath of Pahalgam attack. The Minister posted on X, “On the direction of HCM , I am available in Chandigarh and Punjab to meet students, business community and individuals from J&K to ensure a...

Sakeena Itoo calls on Punjab Governor; raises issues of J&K students, business community in wake of Pahalgam attack

26/04/2025
Chandigarh,April 26 (KIP)-Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today called on Governor of Punjab and Administrator of UT of Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria at Raj Bhavan here. During the interaction, the Minister discussed several issues concerning safety and security of J&K students and business community, in wake of the recent tragic attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister requested the Governor to take steps for instilling some sense of security amo...

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26/04/2025
New Delhi, April 26 (KIP)-In the interest of national security, all media platforms, news agencies, and social media users are advised to exercise utmost responsibility and adhere strictly to existing laws and regulations while reporting on matters concerning defence and other security related operations. Specifically: No real-time coverage, dissemination of visuals, or reporting based on "sources-based" information related to defence operations or movement should be undertaken. Premature ...

Pahalgam terror aftermath: CM Omar Abdullah holds interaction with tourism, business stakeholders in Kashmir

25/04/2025
Srinagar, April 25 (KIP)- In the aftermath of the recent terror attack on civilians at Baisaran, Pahalgam, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday convened a detailed interaction with business stakeholders from Kashmir’s tourism, travel, and trade sectors at SKICC, Srinagar. The meeting commenced with a minute of silence in memory of the victims, expressing solidarity with the families who lost their loved ones in the tragic incident. The interaction was attended by Advisor to the Chief Mi...

Lieutenant Governor Chairs Meeting of DCs and SSPs

25/04/2025
Srinagar, April 25 (KIP)- The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired a meeting of all DCs and SSPs. In the meeting the Lieutenant Governor directed the officials to take appropriate and necessary action to ensure exit of Pakistani nationals as per the deadline notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs. As per the Ministry of Home Affairs' order all existing valid Visas, except Medical Visas, Long-term visas, diplomatic and official visas, issued by Government of India to Pakistani ...

LG Manoj Sinha summons Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Session on April 28

25/04/2025
Jammu, April 25 (KIP)-The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha, has summoned the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly to convene its session in accordance with Section 18(1) of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019. As per the order issued today by Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, the Legislative Assembly shall meet at Jammu on Monday, the 28th of April, 2025 at 10:30 A.M. “I, Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kas...

JK CM deputes his Cabinet colleagues across country to ensure safety of J&K residents

25/04/2025
Srinagar, April 25 (KIP)-In light of recent incidents and to reinforce a sense of security among students and businesspersons from Jammu & Kashmir residing in various parts of the country, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today directed the deployment of Cabinet Ministers to key cities across India. These senior representatives of the Government of Jammu & Kashmir have been tasked with coordinating closely with their counterparts in the respective State Governments. Their mandate is to ensure th...

Helpline established at CM's Raabita office for J&K students studying outside

25/04/2025
Srinagar, April 25 (KIP)-In the aftermath of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam and alarming reports of assaults, harassment, and threats targeting students from Jammu & Kashmir across various parts of the country, the Government of Jammu & Kashmir has taken swift and decisive action to ensure the safety and welfare of its students studying outside the Union Territory. A dedicated toll-free helpline — 1800-8900-166 — has been set up at the Raabita Office in Srinagar to extend support an...

Lieutenant Governor reviews security scenario with Army Chief and Army Commander, Northern Command

25/04/2025
Srinagar, April 25 (KIP)-The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has asked the Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, who called on him here today to take effective steps not only to bring those responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack to justice but also to intensify efforts to crush infrastructure of terrorism and its ecosystem. During the discussion Lieutenant Governor said the nation has full faith in the bravery and valour of our army, police and CAPFs and they must work in close synergy to ...

Principal Secretary Culture inaugurates rare Coins Exhibition at Kala Kendra

24/04/2025
Jammu, April 24 (KIP)-Principal Secretary Culture, Brij Mohan Sharma today inaugurated a two-day Rare Coins Exhibition at Kala Kendra, Jammu. The event was organized to mark the observance of World Numismatic Week–2025 by Kala Kendra under the aegis of the Department of Culture, Government of Jammu & Kashmir. A galaxy of art lovers, painters, heritage collectors, and dignitaries were present to witness the inaugural ceremony. While addressing the gathering, Brij Mohan Sharma stated that ...

J&K celebrates National Panchayati Raj Day with over 1 Lakh participation across UT

24/04/2025
Srinagar, April 24 (KIP)- Jammu and Kashmir today joined the rest of the nation in commemorating the National Panchayati Raj Day (NPRD) 2025 with unprecedented enthusiasm and overwhelming public participation. More than one lakh people from across 4,291 Gram Panchayats took part in the vibrant programmes held at the Panchayat, Block and District level, reaffirming the Union Territory’s commitment to grassroots democracy and community driven development. The national highlight was a historic...

Resident Commission New Delhi establishes helpline for J&K students

24/04/2025
New Delhi, April 24 (KIP)- Resident Commission, J&K Government New Delhi has established a helpline for the students of J&K studying across the country. A communiqué received from Resident Commission New Delhi reads, "the students hailing from J&K, studying in different States, may contact on following Telephone numbers of Jammu and Kashmir Resident Commission, New Delhi in case of any help/assistance: 1. Hello JK Mobile Number: 7303620090 2. Manager JK House, Chanakyapuri: ...

LG pays tribute to Army Braveheart Hav Jhantu Ali Shaikh

24/04/2025
Jammu, April 24 (KIP)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha paid tributes to Army Braveheart Hav Jhantu Ali Shaikh, who laid down his life for the nation during anti-terror operation in Udhampur. “I bow to our army braveheart Hav Jhantu Ali Shaikh who made supreme sacrifice for the nation. His valour and sacrifice will never be forgotten. The entire nation stands firmly with the family of the martyr in this hour of grief," the Lieutenant Governor said. GOC #WhiteKnightCorps and a...