Jammu News

CAs plays a Vital Role in the Economic Development of the Country:Sat Sharma

14/07/2026
Jammu, July 14 (KIP)-A delegation from the J&K Branch of the Northern India Regional Council (NIRC) of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) met with Sh. Sat Sharma Ji, CA, President of J&K BJP and Member of Parliament, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Jammu. Sh. Sat Sharma appreciated the efforts of CA's and said the CA's are pivotal in making the society financially independent and appreciated the efforts of CA's in helping to make the 5 trillion economy in near future Duri...

Digital learning will build ideologically strong, technologically empowered cadre:Ashok Koul

14/07/2026
Jammu, July 14 (KIP)-J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul chaired a meeting of the State Team and Assembly Constituency Convenors of the Digital Learning Programme at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. J&K BJP Secretary and Incharge of the Digital Learning Programme Pawan Sharma was also present. The meeting reviewed the progress of the Digital Learning Programme and deliberated on strategies to effectively expand the BJP Digital Learning Platform up to the Shakti K...

Over 570 Sports Infrastructure Projects Underway Across J&K

14/07/2026
Jammu, July 14 (KIP)-More than 570 sports and youth infrastructure projects with an estimated investment exceeding ₹650 crore are presently under various stages of planning and execution across Jammu & Kashmir during current financial year, under the Department of Youth Services & Sports, marking one of the most comprehensive infrastructure development programmes undertaken by the Department in recent years. The progress of this ambitious programme was reviewed today by Commissioner Secreta...

DC Kishtwar finalises arrangements for Shri Sarthal Devi Ji Yatra 2026

13/07/2026
Kishtwar, July 13 (KIP)-Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today presided over a meeting with the district heads of line departments and representatives of religious organisations to finalise arrangements for the Shri Sarthal Devi Ji Yatra 2026. The Shri Sarthal Devi Ji Management Council informed the Chair that the annual Yatra, dedicated to Shri Ashtadashbhuja Mata Sarthal Devi Ji, will be held from July 21 to 23, 2026. The Shobha Yatra will commence from Gauri Shankar Mandir...

BJP serves defamation notice on Omar Abdullah, seeks public apology or 100-Crore legal action

13/07/2026
Jammu, July 13 (KIP)-Bharatiya Janata Party J&K, through its President and MP Rajya Sabha Sat Paul Sharma, has issued a legal notice for defamation to Omar Abdullah, CM UT of J&K. The legal notice has been issued through advocate Parimoksh Seth on instructions of Bharatiya Janata Party through Sat Paul Sharma, which has called upon Omar Abdullah to issue an unconditional public apology in writing within 7 days for making false, baseless, and defamatory allegations against the BJP on 11th Jul...

DC Poonch reviews arrangements for Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra at Mandi

13/07/2026
Poonch, July 12 (KIP)-Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a comprehensive meeting at the Temple Complex Hall of Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Temple, Mandi to review the arrangements for the forthcoming Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra. The meeting was graced by the presence of Shri Shri 1008 Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vishwatmanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Shri 1008 Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vishwatmanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj emphasized that any shortcom...

Cultural Academy organised One-Day Pahari Literary Conference

12/07/2026
Rajouri,July 11 (KIP)-The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, in collaboration with the Himalayan Education Mission Rajouri, organized a one-day Pahari literary conference at the Himalayan College campus in Thandi Kassi, Rajouri. The event brought together Pahari poets, writers, literary scholars, researchers from Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University Rajouri, students, dignitaries, and literature enthusiasts from Rajouri, Poonch, Jammu, Kashmir, and other regions. The Chie...

Annual Sarvadhar Chhari Yatra flagged off from Ukhral

12/07/2026
Ramban, July 11 (KIP)-The annual Sarvadhar Chhari Yatra was ceremonially flagged off today from Ukhral by Senior Superintendent of Police Ramban, Arun Gupta and Additional Deputy Commissioner Ramban Varunjeet Singh Charak, marking the commencement of the revered pilgrimage to the holy shrine of Senabhati Sarvadhar. The annual Sarvadhar Yatra is a sacred pilgrimage dedicated to Mata Chamunda Devi and culminates at the historic Chamunda Mata Temple, situated atop the scenic Sarvadhar Peak in...

CM Omar to face criminal proceedings in case he does not tender an unqualified public apology: BJP

11/07/2026
Jammu, July 11 (KIP)-J&K BJP launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his public allegation that a BJP office-bearer allegedly offered money to lure a National Conference MLA, terming the statement “baseless, irresponsible and politically motivated”. This was stated by senior BJP leader and MLA Udhampur East Adv R S Pathania, accompanied by BJP Media Incharge Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, and Spokesperson Dr. Hari Dutt Shishu, while addressing a press conference at party head...

Government reminded of statutory obligation Under Section 18 of Sikh Gurdwaras Act

10/07/2026
Jammu, July 10 (KIP)-Balvinder Singh, RTI Activist and Vice President of the District Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (DGPC), Jammu, has urged the Jammu & Kashmir Government to fulfil its statutory obligation under Section 18 of the Jammu & Kashmir Sikh Gurdwaras and Religious Endowment Act, 1973, by making necessary arrangements for the annual audit of accounts of all District Gurdwara Parbandhak Committees (DGPCs). He urged the Government to issue appropriate directions to every Deputy C...

Continued delay for restoration of Statehood will cause great harm to the generation to come and the country: Dy. CM

10/07/2026
Jammu,July 09 (KIP)-The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference senior leader and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday said the Restoration of Statehood to Jammu & Kashmir is not merely a political demand but an essential prerequisite for safeguarding democracy, ensuring effective governance, and accelerating the all-round development of the region. Addressing public meetings at Bari Brahmana, Vijaypur, Samba in District Samba and Hiranagar, Kathua in District Kathua al...

NC has betrayed people's mandate

10/07/2026
Jammu, July 09 (KIP)-J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma chaired a meeting of senior party leaders at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to review the organizational and prevailing socio-political situation in Jammu & Kashmir and finalize the party's strategy to intensify public outreach and safeguard the interests of the people. The meeting was attended by J&K BJP General Secretaries Sanjita Dogra, Baldev Singh Billawaria, and Gopal Mahajan, MLA Sham Lal Sharma, a...

Dy CM reviews progress on Delhi–Amritsar–Katra Expressway, holds public outreach programmes

08/07/2026
Katra, July 08 (KIP)-Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today conducted an extensive tour of Udhampur and Katra to inspect the ongoing developmental works and review progress of key infrastructure projects. During his visit to Udhampur, the Deputy Chief Minister visited the Northern Command Hospital to enquire about the health of Subedar Rakesh Kumar of 1st JAKLI, who is undergoing treatment. The Deputy Chief Minister interacted with the attending doctors and reviewed the medical co...

Health Department organises Health Screening Camp for Commercial Drivers, Helpers at Pul Doda

08/07/2026
Doda July 08 (KIP)-Continuing its commitment to safeguarding the health of commercial vehicle drivers and helpers, the Health Department Doda today organized a Preventive Health Screening Camp at Pul Doda. The camp was held on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner Doda Krishan Lal under the guidance of the Chief Medical Officer Doda, Dr. Vinod Sharma and in coordination with the ARTO Doda. The initiative aimed to promote preventive healthcare, facilitate early detection of common ill...

DC Udhampur conducts public outreach programme at Kulwanta

08/07/2026
Udhampur,July 08 (KIP)-Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today conducted an extensive tour of the remote Block Kulwanta in Sub-Division Ramnagar and held a Public Outreach Programme to listen to the grievances and developmental aspirations of the people. The programme was attended by SDM Ramnagar Swati Sheemar, IAS Probationer Dr. Shagun Singh, district officers, former PRI members and a large number of locals from various adjoining panchayats of Block Kulwanta. During the intera...

DC Kathua reviews physical, financial progress of Irrigation & Flood Control works

08/07/2026
Kathua, July 08 (KIP)-Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today chaired a review meeting to assess the physical and financial progress of development works being executed by the Irrigation and Flood Control Department under various schemes in the district. The meeting was attended by the CPO Kathua Ranjeet Thakur, Superintending Engineer, Hydraulic Circle Kathua, Executive Engineers of Irrigation and Flood Control Divisions, Assistant Executive Engineers, Assistant Engineers, Junior Eng...

LG Manoj Sinha Assures Priority to Kishtwar GMC

07/07/2026
Jammu,July 06 (KIP)-Former Ministers G. M. Saroori and Abdul Majeed Wani on Monday called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha and submitted a comprehensive memorandum highlighting the long-pending developmental aspirations and public demands of the people of the Chenab Valley, comprising the districts of Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban. During the meeting, the two senior leaders urged the Lieutenant Governor to ensure focused intervention in key sectors, including road connectivity, healthcar...

Karra expresses concern over commercialisation of Education by Modi govt.

05/07/2026
Bishnah, July 05 (KIP)- Expressing great concern over the commercialisation of Education in the country and the repeated paper leaks of NEET and other prestigious examinations, under BJP regime, JKPCC Chief Tariq Hameed Karra announced to hold candle light march to pay tributes & to highlight the suicide of 21 NEET aspirants, in all twenty districts and at all Assembly segments of Jammu district & other parts in coming days to press for resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra P...

BJP holds series of review meetings for Nitin Nabin's Jammu visit

05/07/2026
Jammu, July 05 (KIP)-Nitin Nabin will address a massive Sammelan at Majestic Grand, Mishriwala, besides interacting with senior leaders, elected representatives and youth activists at the Convention Centre and the party headquarters during his 2-day visit to Jammu. He will also pay floral tributes to Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee at Mishriwala on July 6 and Pt. Prem Nath Dogra at Pt. Prem Nath Dogra Chowk on July 7. This was shared by J&K BJP President and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabh...

DGPC Jammu Celebrates Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji's Parkash Purab

05/07/2026
Jammu, July 05 (KIP)- The Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, the Sixth Sikh Guru, was celebrated with profound religious devotion, spiritual fervour and enthusiasm across the region today. The main religious congregation was organized by the District Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (DGPC), Jammu at Gurudwara Chathi Patshahi Tahli Sahib, where a large number of devotees from different parts of Jammu paid obeisance and participated in the day-long celebrations. The programme commen...

DC Doda reviews preparations for Annual Kailash Yatra 2026

05/07/2026
Doda, July 05 (KIP)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Doda, Krishan Lal, chaired a review meeting at Dak Bungalow Bhaderwah, to assess the preparedness for the forthcoming Annual Kailash Yatra 2026 and review the arrangements being made to ensure the safe, smooth and successful conduct of the annual pilgrimage. The meeting witnessed a comprehensive review of the preparedness being made for the Annual Kailash Yatra, with detailed discussions on security, traffic management, transportation, healthcare,...

Congress demands high level probe, punishment to culprits

04/07/2026
Jammu, July 04 (KIP)-Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee has demanded high level probe into the controversial book issue in order to identify the culprits and punishment to the guilty in the matter, besides banning the book ,till probe. Reacting strongly to the controversy, JKPCC said that there is no place for such a mischief ,if the book contains objectionable contents as being learnt through the media. A high level probe should be held to go into the objectionable contents an...

Government Polytechnic becomes first in J&K to Successfully Conclude Advanced Training

04/07/2026
Jammu, July 04 (KIP)-Today on July 4: Government Polytechnic Bikram Chowk, Jammu, today successfully concluded the Advanced Training Programme in which 27 trainees under Tailor Trade under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme with a formal valedictory function. With the successful completion of this programme, the institution has become the first Government Polytechnic in Jammu & Kashmir to conclude the Advanced Training Programme under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, marking a significant milestone in the i...

Sat Sharma reviews preparations for Nitin Nabin’s July 6-7 visit

04/07/2026
Jammu, July 04 (KIP)-J&K BJP President Sat Sharma chaired an organizational meeting of party Prabharis and senior leaders to review preparations for the maiden Jammu visit of BJP National President Nitin Nabin on July 6 and 7, directing the party cadre to make the visit a historic demonstration of the BJP's organizational strength and unwavering commitment to nationalism. J&K BJP Vice-President Bharat Bhushan, General Secretaries Sanjita Dogra, and Baldev Singh Billawaria, besides other ...

Jhangar Day observed with patriotic fervour

03/07/2026
Rajouri, July 03 (KIP)-The District Administration Rajouri, in collaboration with the Indian Army and My Bharat today organised a grand Tiranga Walkathon from Vibrant Village Bhawani to the Brigadier Mohammad Usman Memorial at Jhangar to commemorate Jhangar Day and pay homage to Brigadier Mohammad Usman, MVC, the legendary "Lion of Nowshera," whose unparalleled courage and supreme sacrifice continue to inspire generations. The patriotic march was flagged off by Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Ab...

BJP celebrates Sant Kabir Jayanti, reiterates commitment to equality and social justice

03/07/2026
Jammu, July 03 (KIP)-SC Morcha J&K BJP, led by its President Dharminder Kumar, celebrated the 628th birth anniversary of revered Sant Kabir Das with devotion and enthusiasm at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. J&K BJP President and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma was the chief guest on the occasion. He was joined by BJP Vice-President Rakesh Mahajan, Yuva Morcha President Arun Prabhat, Spokesperson Dr. Haridutt Shishu, Morcha Seh Prabhari Jagdish Bhagat, former...

Ashok Koul reviews preparations for Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookherjee Pakhwada

03/07/2026
Jammu, July 03 (KIP)-J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul addressed a meeting organized by BJP District Jammu North at Majestic Grand, Jammu, to review the organizational preparations for the ongoing Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookherjee Pakhwara and the forthcoming visit of BJP National President Nitin Nabin to Jammu. The meeting was attended by BJP J&K Vice President Bharat Bhushan, General Secretaries Baldev Singh Billawaria and Gopal Mahajan, District Prabhari Ayodhya Gupta, Dist...

Ravinder Sharma pays tributes to Brig Usman on his martyrdom day

03/07/2026
Sunderbani,July 03 (KIP)-Ravinder Sharma Former MLC and Chief Spokesperson JKPCC paid rich tributes to Brig Mohammed Usman, who was martyred on this day in 1948, at Jhangar, Nowshera. Known as a " Loin of Nowshera ", Brig Usman bravely fought to retrieve the Indian territory from the illegal occupation of Pakistan raiders. He set a great example of patriotism and loyalty towards his nation, as he had turned down the offer of Mr Jinnah to head the Pakistan Army. He fought till his la...

NC Alleges BJP Using Misinformation to Shift Focus from Unfulfilled Commitments on statehood

03/07/2026
Jammu, July 03 (KIP)-The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President, Jammu, Ratan Lal Gupta on Thursday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party's sustained smear campaign against the Omar Abdullah-led elected government is an attempt to divert public attention from its own failures and broken promises in Jammu and Kashmir. Interacting with the newly nominated women office bearers of District Jammu Urban at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan Jammu, Organized by Mrs Bimla Luthra forme...

Sham Lal Sharma Lays Foundation Stone for ₹5 Crore Development Works Under SASCI Scheme

03/07/2026
Jammu,July 03 (KIP)- Giving a major boost to infrastructure development in Jammu North Assembly Constituency, MLA Jammu North Sham Lal Sharma today laid the foundation stone for development works worth approximately ₹5 crore under the SASCI Scheme in Lower Roop Nagar, covering Wards Nos. 65, 66 and 67 of Muthi-Paloura Mandal. The projects comprise the construction and restoration of lanes, drains and other essential civic infrastructure aimed at improving road connectivity, strengthening the s...