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Jammu Province Bachao Manch urges immediate restoration of J&K Statehood

26/07/2024
Jammu, July 26 (KIP)- In a passionate plea to the Government of India, Mr. Ashok Sharma, chairman of the Jammu Province Bachao Manch and former MLA, has called for the urgent restoration of statehood to Jammu & Kashmir. Addressing a press conference today, Mr. Sharma emphasized the need to revive the historical prestige of the region, asserting that the current status as a Union Territory has inflicted severe hardships on its people. Mr. Sharma condemned the reduction of Jammu & Kashmir from...

JK Administrative Council amends J&K Industrial Land Allotment Policy 2021-30

26/07/2024
Srinagar, July 26 (KIP)-The Administrative Council which met here under chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha, approved amendments in the Jammu and Kashmir Industrial Land Allotment Policy 2021-30. While firming up the changes, the Industries and Commerce Department has included views and comments from stakeholders for effectiveness in updation of existing policy. Based upon feedbacks, amendments have been incorporated to elucidate different clauses of the existing policy...

JK Chief Secretary for ensuring quality water, power supply to consumers

25/07/2024
Srinagar,July 25 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the supply scenario of water and electricity in J&K. The meeting was called in view of ongoing heat wave besides assessing response mechanism being adopted by the government to ensure uninterrupted supply of drinking water, irrigation and electricity to the consumers as per designated schedules. Present in the meeting were Chairman, JKWRRA, Additional Chief Secretary, Jal Shakti Department, Principal Secretary, Power;...

Ten Days Yuva Kaushal Karyashala concludes at IIIM

25/07/2024
Jammu, July 25 (KIP)-Ten days of Yuva Kaushal Karyashala on “Industrial Biotechnology”, “Medical Microbiology” and “Natural Products Chemistry” concluded here at CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, wherein 150 students drawn from various colleges of Jammu & Udhampur participated with zeal and enthusiasm. Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, Chairman, BioNEST Bioincubation Centre and Director, CSIR-IIIM, was the Chief Guest at the valedictory session. While speaking on the occasion, Dr. A...

Government Polytechnic organizes Certificate Distribution Function under PMVS Vishwakarma Scheme

25/07/2024
Jammu, July 25 (KIP)-Government Polytechnic Bikram Chowk Jammu today organised Certificate Distribution Function under PM Vishwakarma Scheme in which certificates were distributed to 277 trainees in Twelve Batches of Tailor (Darzi) trade, on the successful completion of the Basic Skilling Training under PM Vishwakarma Scheme. Er. Arun Bangotra Principal Government Polytechnic Jammu highlighted the basic objectives of the scheme by recognition of artisans through PM Vishwakarma Certificate as we...

LG congratulates IUST for making remarkable strides in the fields of academics, research, innovation and entrepreneurship

25/07/2024
Awantipora, July 25 (KIP)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha addressed the 3rd Convocation of Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) Awantipora, today. The Lt Governor, who is also the Chancellor of the University, congratulated and extended his felicitations to the students and appreciated the commendable achievements of IUST in setting a shining example of gender equality. “I am delighted to note that 22 of the 27 students who received their gold medals today are girls....

ECI orders 2nd special summary revision of photo electoral rolls in J&K

25/07/2024
Srinagar, July 25 (KIP)-The Election Commission of India (ECI) ordered the second special summary revision of photo electoral rolls in all the Parliamentary and Assembly constituencies in UT of Jammu and Kashmir with July 1, 2024, as the qualifying date. A notice, issued here today in this regard, by Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, P K Pole, reads that the timeline for publication of the integrated draft electoral roll is July 25, 2024, while the timeline period for filing claims and objec...

Major relief to Power Consumers: No tariff increase for FY 2024-25

24/07/2024
Srinagar, July 24 (KIP)-In a major relief to power consumers, the J&K Power Development Department (PDD) today announced that the Jammu & Kashmir government has taken a significant decision to absorb any increase in electricity tariff in the current financial year (2024-25) by continuing its support in the form of subsidy on electricity bills. The decision of the government will effectively offset any rise in tariff requirements as projected by the Distribution Companies (discoms) i.e. JPD...

J&K UT Govt. to host Kashmir Marathon and Jammu Marathon soon: LG

24/07/2024
Srinagar, July 24 (KIP)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today unveiled the Logo, Website and Teaser of the inaugural edition of the Kashmir Marathon, to be held on 20th October in Srinagar. In his address, the Lt Governor congratulated the J&K Tourism department and all the stakeholders associated with the international running event. He invited the runners from all corners of the globe to participate in Kashmir Marathon and experience the unique charm of J&K. “We aspire to make th...

Advisor Bhatnaga chairs 29th BoDs meet of JKWDC

24/07/2024
Srinagar, July 24 (KIP)-Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today emphasized upon the management of Jammu and Kashmir Women’s Development Corporation (JKWDC) to enhance their reach and business and formulate a plan for increasing and actualising the objectives of corporation in more efficient manner. The Advisor made these comments while chairing the 29th Board of Directors (BoDs) meeting of JKWDC at Civil Secretariat here today. The meeting, among others, was attended ...

With first panels installed, KPDCL kickstarts solar rooftops under PM Surya Ghar.

24/07/2024
Srinagar, July 24 (KIP)-In a significant development, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) today formally kickstarted the flagship PM Surya Ghar Yojana in Kashmir Division with the installation of first rooftop solar panels. Er. Fayaz Ahmad Yatoo, became the first beneficiary of a 6 kWp rooftop solar plant at his residence at Rambagh, in Electric Subdivision Chanapora. He is entitled to a Central subsidy of Rs.85,800/- which shall be credited directly into his account. ...

Jammu Kashmir repeatedly rejected Congress, NC & PDP: Ravinder Raina

24/07/2024
Jammu, July 24 (KIP)-Jammu Kashmir has repeatedly rejected Congress, NC & PDP, said Ravinder Raina and added that these parties never worked for the common people and misused the power corridors to carry their personal agenda in order to benefit themselves and a few blue-eyed persons. Now, when the people have understood their ill intentions, the people have outrightly rejected them in every election held recently. Ravinder Raina, President, J&K BJP and other senior leaders of party addresse...

Mathematical Sciences Olympiad Awareness Program organized by IUST

24/07/2024
Awantipora,July 24 (KIP)-The Department of Mathematical Sciences, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Kashmir today organized an awareness program on Mathematical Olympiad at Mantaqi Memorial Wakf Higher Secondary School-Awantipora. The program witnessed huge participation of students of fostering a spirit of mathematical inquiry and excellence. Dr. Peer Bilal, Head Department of Mathematical Sciences, underscored the importance of the Mathematical Olympiad and highlighted t...

Mehbooba Mufti reaffirms PDP's commitment to peaceful democratic solutions in J&K

24/07/2024
Srinagar, July 24 (KIP)- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti today engaged with the youth wing delegates of the party at her residence in Srinagar. The event saw participation from scores of youngsters from across the valley, reflecting the vibrant involvement of youth in the party's activities. Expressing her gratitude, Mehbooba Mufti thanked the youth members for their tireless efforts during the recently held parliamentary elections. She emphasized the PDP's unwa...

People fed up with BJP, moving towards NC, says Sadhotra, Rattan Lal

24/07/2024
Jammu, July 24 (KIP)-Jeevan Sharma, retired Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) from J&K, and brother of Purnima Sharma, a senior BJP leader and former Deputy Mayor, today joined National Conference during a function held at Party headquarters, Sher-e- Kashmir Bhavan, Jammu. Jeevan Sharma joined the party in presence of former minister and additional general secretary of the J&K National Conference, Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, Provincial president of the party for Jammu Division, Ra...

'JK SAMADHAN' underscores UT Administration's commitment to good governance: LG Sinha

23/07/2024
Srinagar, July 23 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today launched 'JK SAMADHAN', Unified Grievance Redressal & Monitoring System, of the Department of Public Grievances, at Srinagar today. In his address, the Lt Governor congratulated the Department of Public Grievances, Information Technology Department, Central Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology and Bhaskaracharya Institute for Space Applications and Geo-I...

JK Lt Governor hails Budget 2024,says people's budget will empower middle class, youth, women, farmers

23/07/2024
Srinagar, July 23 (KIP)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha has expressed gratitude to Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Hon’ble Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman for the visionary Budget for 2024-2025. The Lt Governor said the Budget-2024 will intensify economic growth, facilitate far-reaching reforms for 'Viksit Bharat’ and increase the 'Ease of Doing' Business' and the 'Ease of Living'. “This budget with focus on employment, skilling, MSMEs and ...

Jammu region remains always politically fertile ground for National Conference: Sadhotra

23/07/2024
Jammu, July 23 (KIP)- A daylong conference of the functionaries of the National Conference (NC) Jammu Urban was held under the leadership of Chander Mohan Sharma, President JKNC Jammu Urban at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan. The meeting was jointly attended by Ajay Sadhotra, Additional General Secretary and former Minister,Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President Jammu and Babu Rampal former minister and Central Zone President. In his opening address, District President Jammu Urban Ch...

Cyber Cell of J&K Police recovers ₹215,792 from online financial frauds in Handwara

22/07/2024
Srinagar, July 22 (KIP)-Cyber Cell of J&K Police in Handwara has successfully resolved several cases of online financial fraud, recovering a total of ₹215,792. Three complaints were received involving fraudulent schemes amounting to ₹209,017, ₹3,775, and ₹3,000. These scams involved fake investment opportunities where victims were promised high returns for additional deposits. Acting swiftly, the Cyber Cell collected evidence and necessary information from the victim...

Human Trafficking case of Ushkara Baramulla

22/07/2024
Srinagar, July 22 (KIP)-Police in Baramulla have rescued 3 more minor girls and arrested 2 persons involved in case FIR No. 173/2024 of PS Baramulla. During the course of investigation of case FIR No. 173/2024 of PS Baramulla, it surfaced that two (02) more persons identified as Ghulam Mohammad Khan son of Ab Rehman resident of Narbal & Manzoor Ahmad Shah son of Gh Mohammad resident of Janbazpora, were also involved in the trafficking and exploitation of minor girls from outside the UT. ...

JK Lt Governor directed the concerned departments to launch ‘Ek Ped Shaheedo Ke Naam

22/07/2024
Srinagar, July 22 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting with the Deputy Commissioners, and senior officers of Civil and Police administration to review the preparations for Independence Day Celebration. The meeting was attended by Sh Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to Lt Governor; Sh Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Sh RR Swain, DGP; Sh Dheeraj Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary, Forest, Ecology and Environment Department; Sh Chandraker Bharti, Principal...

JK Chief Secretary condoles untimely demise of Secretary JKAACL

22/07/2024
Srinagar, July 22 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today convened a meeting of all the Administrative Secretaries besides other officers of Civil Secretariat to condole the demise of Secretary, J&K Academy of Art Culture & Languages (JKAACL), Bharat Singh Manhas, who breathed his last on Friday evening. During the condolence meet, the Chief Secretary termed Singh a very humble and competent officer who always disbursed his duties with dedication. He recalled him as a sober personality ...

Chairperson NCW chairs 5th monitoring committee meeting of Special Cells for Women

22/07/2024
Srinagar, July 22 (KIP)-The fifth Monitoring Committee meeting of Special Cells for Women within Police system, supported by National Commission for Women and implemented by Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai was held today at Banquet Hall, Srinagar. Chairperson, National Commission for Women, Rekha Sharma, chaired the meeting of the Committee constituted under “Violence Free Home – A Woman’s Right” project – demonstration of 22 pilot Special Cells for Women in Jammu and Ka...

IUST to hold Convocation on July 25

22/07/2024
Awantipora, July 22 (KIP)-Shri Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor J&K and Chancellor Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) to preside over the 3rd Convocation scheduled to be held on July 25, 2024 at the university campus. Prof. Anil Kakodkar, shall be the Chief Guest on the occasion and deliver the Convocation address, while as Sh. R. R. Bhatnagar, Advisor to LG J&K and Prof. Dinesh Singh, Vice Chairman J&K Higher Education Commission will be the Guests of Honour. Prof. Kako...

JK Chief Secretary reviews progress on establishment of KKGs across J&K, KKG Software/Portal

21/07/2024
Srinagar, July 21 (KIP)- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review progress on establishment of Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) across Jammu and Kashmir as well as development of KKG Software cum portal being developed by Bhaskaracharya Institute for Space Applications and Geo informatics (BISAG), Agriculture Production department (APD) and SKUAST. The meeting, among others, was attended by Principal Secretary APD, Principal Secretary Finance Depart...

Advisor Bhatnagar visits Chandanwari Base camp, reviews arrangements for ongoing holy Shri Amarnathji Yatra

21/07/2024
Chandanwari, July 21 (KIP)- Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today visited Chandanwari Base camp to oversee the arrangements for the ongoing holy Shri Amarnathji Yatra. During the visit, Advisor Bhatnagar took comprehensive review of all facilities and infrastructure in place to ensure a safe and smooth pilgrimage experience for devotees. The Advisor reviewed the arrangements for accommodation, sanitation, water supply and security, directing the concerned officials ...

J&K Judicial Academy organizes 2 day sensitisation program for Judicial Officers

21/07/2024
Srinagar, July 21 (KIP)-Under the patronage of Chief Justice (Acting), High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), Tashi Rabstan, and guidance of Chairperson, Governing Committee and members of Governing Committee for J&K Judicial Academy, the J&K Judicial Academy organized two day Sensitization Programme on “The relevant provisions of BNSS on arrest, remand and bail with special reference to the Role of Trial Judges in ensuring just, fair and speedy tri...

BJP holds Morcha Sammelans at Assembly Constituency level

21/07/2024
Jammu, July 21 (KIP)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir held Morcha Sammelans at various places across the region. J&K BJP General Secretary (organization) Ashok Koul, accompanied by Minority Morcha President Ranjodh Singh Nalwa, District President Rekha Mahajan and others addressed the Minority Morcha Sammelan at party headquarter, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. BJYM Sammelan in Jammu North District for Jammu North constituency was chiefly addressed by former Dy ...

JK Lt Governor releases Mushtaque Barq’s books “Zarf Zargar” & “Exploring Vimal's Rahi”

21/07/2024
Srinagar, July 21 (KIP)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today released “Zarf Zargar” and “Exploring Vimal's Rahi”, the translated books of the original works of prominent poets Ahad Zargar and Rehman Rahi, by Mushtaque B. Barq, at Raj Bhawan. The Lt Governor congratulated Sh Mushtaque Barq and all those associated with the publications. He lauded the efforts to carry forward the rich legacy of the great poets like Ahad Zargar and Rehman Rahi through translation of their illustrious lite...

JIM & WS conducts 149th Basic Mountaineering Course

21/07/2024
Srinagar, July 21 (KIP)-JIM & WS successfully concluded the 149th Basic Mountaineering Course, held from 28 June to 21 July 2024. The course saw participation from 70 trainees from various parts of the country. Out of these, 69 trainees successfully completed the course. Participants. 70 students participated out of which ,69 students completed the course successfully. Curriculum. The course covered a comprehensive range of basic mountaineering skills and activities, including:-...