Special Stories

J&K-PSA Discusses Waqf Schools Collaboration & Joint Educational Initiatives With Board Chairperson Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi

07/10/2026
Budgam,October 07(KIP)-The (Regd.) J&K Private Schools Association Budgam (J&K-PSA) has called for greater collaboration between J&K Waqf Board educational institutions, private schools, government schools and cultural organisations to promote quality education while strengthening students’ connection with Jammu & Kashmir’s rich literary, spiritual and cultural heritage. During a meeting with Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson, J&K Waqf Board and Dr. Owais Mattoo, Director Media & Commu...

Rashtriya Nritya Pratibha 2026 Brings Together Dance Talent from Across India

06/10/2026
New Delhi,October 06(KIP)-Rashtriya Nritya Pratibha 2026, a National Dance Competition organised by NKB Performing Arts, was held at the YMCA New Delhi Auditorium. Dancers from across India performed solo, duo and group pieces in Indian classical, folk and contemporary dance forms. The Chief Guest was Prof. Sudhir Kumar Sopory, a Padma Shri awardee, eminent scientist and former Vice Chancellor of JNU. Mrs. Meena Sopory graced the occasion as Special Guest. The jury included ...

ICICI Bank brings back ‘Festive Bonanza’ with up to ₹7,000 cashback on new iPhones

06/10/2026
Mumbai, October 06(KIP)- ICICI Bank's annual 'Festive Bonanza' returns with attractive offers across leading brands in online shopping, mobile phones, electronics, travel, furniture and home decor, fashion, quick commerce, and more. Customers can enjoy exclusive deals, discounts and cashbacks, using ICICI Bank credit/debit cards, internet banking, cardless EMI, and no-cost EMI options. The Bank has partnered with Flipkart on its Big Billion Days sale, slated to begin from October 8,...

Police Conducts Checking Drives at Mobile, SIM and Pesticide/Insecticide Shops In Baramull

06/10/2026
Srinagar, October 05 (KIP)-As part of its continued efforts to prevent unlawful activities and ensure compliance with prescribed lregulations, Police in Baramulla conducted checking and inspection drives at various business establishments within the jurisdictions of Police Station Baramulla and Police Post Wussan. During the drive, Police Station Baramulla inspected mobile phone shops, SIM vendors and pesticide/insecticide shops, while Police Post Wussan conducted checks at mobile repair...

Bhajan ‘Padder Machailan Vas Gai Maa’ released by Adv Rajesh, Dr. Pardeep at Jammu

06/10/2026
Jammu, October 05 (KIP)-BJP Jammu District President Adv. Rajesh Gupta, and J&K BJP Media Incharge Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, released the devotional Bhajan album “Padder Machailan Vas Gai Maa”, sung by renowned bhajan singer Nitish Garla of Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, at the BJP District Office, Kachi Chawani, Jammu. The programme was organized by BJP Sanskritik Cell Co-convenor Sahil Mahajan. BJP Jammu District Vice-Presidents Dr. Akshay Sharma, Kuldeep Kandhari and Ramesh Gupta, General Secret...

Student innovations for greener future take centre stage at Cardiff School’s Annual Science Exhibition 2026

06/10/2026
Budgam,October 05 (KIP)- In a vibrant celebration of scientific curiosity, creativity and innovation, The Cardiff School, Charar-i-Sharief, Budgam, hosted its Annual Science Exhibition, providing students with a dynamic platform to transform classroom learning into practical solutions for real-world challenges. The exhibition brought together students, educators, parents and members of the local community, who witnessed a wide range of innovative working models and scientific projects de...

Enforcement Wing Agri Deptt reviews measures to strengthen quality control of Inputs

05/10/2026
Jammu,October 04 (KIP)-A comprehensive review meeting of the Enforcement Wing of the Agriculture Department, Jammu, was held today under the supervision of Director Law Enforcement, J&K, S. Balbir Singh, to review ongoing enforcement activities and strengthen the quality control mechanism for agricultural inputs across the Jammu Division. The meeting was attended by Assistant Director Law Enforcement, Jammu, S. Kuldeep Singh along with Law Enforcement Inspectors from different districts of t...

BJP committed to taking welfare benefits to the last person: Sat Sharma

01/10/2026
Jammu, October 01 (KIP)- Demonstrating that public service is not merely a slogan but a continuous commitment to ensuring that welfare reaches the last beneficiary, BJP Jammu District led by its President Adv. Rajesh Gupta organized a ‘Seva Setu Abhiyan – Sarkar Aapke Dwar’ camp at the BJP District Office, Kachi Chawni, Jammu, under the ongoing ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’. BJP J&K President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA) inaugurated the camp in the presence of BJP J&K General Secretary Sanj...

Sahitya Akademi, GCW Gandhi Nagar organise Literary Forum on Fictional World of Surinder Neer

01/10/2026
Jammu, October 01(KIP)- A literary forum on the “Fictional World of Surinder Neer” was today organised here at the EDUSAT Hub, Government College for Women (GCW), Gandhi Nagar. The event was jointly organized by the Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi and the Language Club of the College under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The programme featured an engaging and detailed discussion on the creative oeuvre and literary contribution of renowned Punjabi writer Surinder Neer....

Satish Sharma Extends Gandhi Jayanti Greetings

01/10/2026
Srinagar, October 01(KIP)-Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, today extended his warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, which will be observed across the country on October 2. The Minister paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 157th birth anniversary, recalling his profound contribution to India’s freedom struggle and the enduring rele...

DC Kathua reviews Road Safety action plan

01/10/2026
Kathua, October 01(KIP)-Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today chaired a review meeting to assess the implementation of the Road Safety Action Plan in the district. He reviewed the measures being undertaken by concerned departments to enhance road safety and minimise road accidents. The meeting was attended by ADC Mahima Madan; ASP Sunil Kesar; RTO Surinder Paul Sharma; Superintending Engineer PWD (R&B), CMO, EO MC and representatives from concerned departments. At the outset, th...

Panun Kashmir questions the meaning of statehood and democracy

30/09/2026
Jammu, September 30 (KIP)-The Jammu & Kashmir Assembly has passed a resolution demanding the restoration of statehood, with political parties supporting the demand. However, **Panun Kashmir General Secretary Sh. Kuldeep Raina** has questioned whether the demand for statehood can be projected as a triumph of democracy without addressing the unresolved issues surrounding the displacement and suffering of Kashmiri Pandits. In a strongly worded statement, Raina said that before celebrating the...

Serving women is a privilege and a blessing for me: Sanjita Dogra

29/09/2026
Jammu, September 29 (KIP)-Jammu & Kashmir BJP General Secretary and Headquarters Incharge Sanjita Dogra said that serving women and helping them get their genuine grievances heard and resolved is a privilege and a blessing for her. She expressed these views during her weekly public grievance sitting at Pt. Prem Nath Dogra Bhawan, Kachi Chawni, Jammu, where a large number of women from different areas of Jammu province had reached to seek help in resolving their problems. During the sitti...

CUKashmir’ Deptt of Law holds lecture on ‘civil services unplugged’

29/09/2026
Ganderbal, September 29 (KIP)-Department of Law, School of Legal Studies (SLS), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), organised an online extension lecture on “Civil Services Unplugged: Challenges and Opportunities” here Monday. The lecture was delivered by Shri Prince Kumar, IAS, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Uri, who interacted with the students and provided valuable insights into the Civil Services Examination and the journey towards becoming a civil servant. In his welcome a...

Happiness Drive at Vridh Ashram by MIER College of Education Organises

28/09/2026
Jammu, September 28 (KIP)-A vibrant and heart-warming “Happiness Drive” was organised by a large number of NSS Volunteers representing MIER College of Education, Jammu, at the Home for the Aged & Infirm (Vridh Ashram), Ambphalla, Jammu The programme was led by Dr. Kamal Sharma, Programme Officer, NSS, whose guidance and coordination ensured the smooth and disciplined conduct of the entire programme. The students presented a wide range of activities specially designed to involve the elderl...

BJP’s Sajid Yousuf Shah expresses Grief over Tragic Karnah-Tangdhar Road Accident

28/09/2026
Srinagar, September 28 (KIP)-Adv. Sajid Yousuf Shah, BJP Media Incharge and Prabhari BJP Kupwara, has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the tragic road accident in Karnah-Tangdhar, Kupwara, in which five people lost their lives and several others sustained injuries. Expressing his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, Shah said that the loss of precious lives in such a tragic incident is deeply painful and heartbreaking. He conveyed his solidarity with the families of th...

Genuine issues of Teachers fraternity for the kind attention of inister for Education:Ravinder

27/09/2026
Jammu, September 27 (KIP)-Several Lecturers,Headmasters Of Jammu province have complained of neglect and step motherly treatment in the matter of routine transfers& genuine modifications etc.Most of these candidates have long completed their tenure and are entitled to receive due considerations for transfer requests. While the number of transfer orders are issued in regular basis in Kashmir region and shared with us but the candidates in Jammu are suffering on various counts .Several hav...

Pre-1953 Autonomy Demand Has Huge Implications: GL Raina

26/09/2026
Jammu, September 26 (KIP)-Former MLC and BJP JK-UT spokesperson Girdhari Lal Raina today questioned Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s decision to link the September 25 resolution seeking restoration of statehood with the National Conference government’s June 26, 2000 Autonomy Resolution. “The people of Jammu Kashmir deserve a clear answer: why is a demand for restoration of statehood being formally linked to a resolution that sought restoration of the constitutional position prevailing before...

Govt intensifies relief, restoration measures in Rajouri, Poonch

25/09/2026
Srinagar, September 25 (KIP)- The Jammu and Kashmir government today informed the Legislative Assembly that comprehensive relief and restoration measures have been undertaken for areas affected by heavy rains, flash floods and landslides in Rajouri and Poonch districts. This was stated by Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, in response to a Calling Attention Motion raised by MLA Muzaffar Iqbal Khan regarding the extensive damage caused by unprecedented heavy rains, flash flood...

K33 WSSs operational in Trehgam constituency; 15 JJM schemes taken up at cost of Rs. 97.71 cr: Rana

25/09/2026
Srinagar, September 25 (KIP)-Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, informed the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly that there are 33 Water Supply Schemes presently operational and catering to the requirement of 39 villages in Trehgam constituency The Minister was replying to a Calling Attention Motion moved by MLA, Mir Saifullah regarding scarcity of drinking water in villages of Trehgam constituency. The Minister said that 26 out of the 39 villages have no shortage of drinking...

Police conducts Thana Diwas and PCPG meetings across 30 locations in Baramulla

25/09/2026
Srinagar, September 25 (KIP)-Continuing its community outreach and public engagement initiatives, Police in Baramulla conducted Thana Diwas and Police Community Partnership Group (PCPG) meetings at 30 locations across the district. The meetings were held at Suchilwaran, Kanispora, Kralhar, Mirher, DPS Colony, Shahi Hamdan Colony, Gojree Mohalla, Newran, Baba Khaipora, Odina, Kumar Mohalla, Pathanpora, Wussan, Wahdina, Waripora Payeen, Kawhar Bala, Tangwari Bala, Aatipora, Cheknaryandas, ...

BJP J&K Welcomes NMC Decision to Increase MBBS Seats in Jammu & Kashmir

24/09/2026
Jammu/Srinagar, September 24 (KIP)-BJP J&K spokespersons Rajni Sethi and Er. Sahil Bashir Bhat have welcomed the latest decision of the National Medical Commission (NMC) regarding the updated MBBS seat matrix for the academic session 2026–27, describing it as an important development for medical education and healthcare infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir. As per the NMC’s updated seat matrix dated 18 September 2026, Jammu & Kashmir has a total of 1,750 MBBS seats across 11 medical colleges, i...

JJM, AMRUT projects to strengthen water supply infrastructure in Sopore: Rana

24/09/2026
Srinagar, September 24 (KIP)-Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, today stated that the Jal Shakti Department is implementing various water supply schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and AMRUT to ensure adequate and potable drinking water supply to rural and urban habitations of Sopore Constituency. The Minister stated this while replying to a Calling Attention Motion moved by Legislator Irshad Rasool Kar in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today. Rana informed ...

IUST’s AYUSH Centre organises free medical camp

24/09/2026
Awantipora, September 24 (KIP)-The Centre for AYUSH Sciences, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organised a free medical screening camp on campus on Tuesday, bringing preventive healthcare and Unani medical services closer to the university fraternity and surrounding community. The camp witnessed the participation of 176 individuals, including 110 males and 66 females, comprising students, faculty, staff and members of the local community. Participants were screened for va...

Speaker takes serious note of delay in Government Vehicle Policy

24/09/2026
Srinagar, September 24 (KIP)-The Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, has taken serious note of the delay in finalisation and implementation of the proposed Government Vehicle Management Policy, 2026, and directed the Government to place a clear and definite timeline before the House during the ongoing Session. The matter came up during the Question Hour in response to a question regarding “One Officer- One Vehicle” raised by MLA Ranbir Singh Pathania....

Indian Army organizes operation Drishti

24/09/2026
Srinagar, September 23 (KIP)-Indian Army under aegis of Chinar Corps, in coordination with the Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), is set to launch a massive seven day specialized medical outreach initiative, "Operation Drishti". A Mega Cataract Surgery Camp, from 23 to 30 September 2026, extending advanced ophthalmic care to underprivileged civilians and veterans residing in the remote and challenging terrain of Tanghdhar. The initiative started with extensive ...

DDC Anantnag reviews macadamisation works, stresses timely completion of 73 Km target

23/09/2026
Anantnag , September 23 (KIP)-District Development Commissioner (DDC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive review of ongoing macadamisation and other related works in the district. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Comissioner, Superintending Engineer, PWD(R&B), Chief Planning Officer, District Mineral Officer, Executive Engineers, Assistant Executive Engineers and other concerned officials. At the outset, the Superintending Engineer appris...

ACB J&K registers FIR against then Branch Head J&K Grameen Bank & others for committing financial irregularities

22/09/2026
, Srinagar, September 22 (KIP)-ACB J&K registers FIR against Arvind Saini, the then Branch Head J&K Grameen Bank, BO Reban, Sopore District Baramulla and Firdous Ahmad Sheikh, Business Correspondent & others for commission of serious financial irregularities by way of premature release of Capital Subsidy under sponsored schemes in relation to implementation of the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) etc, during the period 2021-2023, by violating the PMEGP Operational Guid...

Awareness Session on Gems of India Challenge Held at Leh Main Market

22/09/2026
Leh, September 22 (KIP)- An awareness session on the Gems of India Challenge was organised today, September 22, 2026, at the Leh Main Market by officials of the District Information Office, Leh. During the session, detailed information was provided to the audience about the ‘Gems of India’ initiative, its objectives, and various aspects of the contest. The session highlighted the attractive awards at the District, State/UT, and National levels, encouraging creators to showcase the best of ...

Maharaja Hari Singh Ji’s Legacy Comes Alive Through Animated Poetry;

22/09/2026
Jammu, September 22 (KIP)-: A vibrant cultural and educational programme celebrating the history, heritage and Dogri language of Jammu was organised at Oriental Academy Senior Secondary School, Jammu, under the initiative of Activity In-charge Mrs. Sugandhi, in the presence of Principal Shri Vivek Chauhan, Vice-Principal Smt. Shruti Chauhan, Administrator Smt. Neera Dogra and Atharav Chauhan. The programme was graced by Heena Mahajan, Founder of Jammu Di Chidi, writer and poet, Business Head...