BJP committed to women-led development, Congress betrayed women by opposing reservation: Sat Sharma

09/05/2026
Jammu, May 09(KIP)-J&K BJP Mahila Morcha, led by its President Advocate Neha Mahajan, held a comprehensive review and strategy meeting at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. J&K BJP President and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma chiefly addressed the meeting. BJP Mahila Morcha Prabhari Veenu Khanna, Seh-Prabhari Shailja Gupta, General Secretaries Urvashi Gupta, Geeta Bhagat, and Poonam Gupta, along with district office bearers and members of the Mahila Morcha stat...

Chashoti tragedy victims’ families meet Sat Sharma over pending death certificates

09/05/2026
Jammu,May 09(KIP)-Deputation of Chashoti Cloudburst victims’ families led by Rajesh Mehta called on J&K BJP President and Member Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. Former MLA Ashwani Sharma, BJP General Secretary Sanjita Dogra, and Training Department convenor Dr. Parneesh Mahajan were also present on the occasion. The deputation submitted a memorandum highlighting the hardships being faced due to the non-issuance of death certificates...

Kishtwar: 6 families provided compensation under Road Accident Victim Fund

09/05/2026
Kishtwar, May 08(KIP)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today disbursed Rs. 5 lakh as compensation under the J&K Road Accident Victim Fund, based on the cases submitted by Assistant Road Transport Officer (ARTO). An amount of Rs. 1 lakh each was disbursed among the legal heirs of four persons died in road accidents, while Rs 50 thousand each was provided to two grievously injured persons. This government initiative aims to extend timely financial support to those affec...

Cong stands firmly with Kashmiri migrants, flays NFSA integration move : Bhalla

09/05/2026
Jammu, May 08 (KIP)- Working President of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) and former minister Raman Bhalla on Friday assured displaced Kashmiri migrants that the Congress party would continue to stand firmly with the community and fight for their just and genuine demands. Interacting with a delegation of Kashmiri migrants who called on him, Mr Bhalla strongly opposed the government’s reported decision to merge the relief ration benefits of displaced migrants...

Community participation key to drug-free society: Sheetal Nanda

09/05/2026
Reasi, May 08(KIP)- In an effort to spread awareness about the ill effects of drug abuse and make Reasi a drug-free district, the district administration today organised a mega awareness programme under the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office Complex. Commissioner Secretary, Forest, Ecology and Environment, Sheetal Nanda, was the chief guest on the occasion. The programme aimed at sensitising and strengthening the role of Mahila Nigrani Samitis in combat...

BJP activists dedicated to public service 365 days a year: Sat Sharma

09/05/2026
Jammu, May 08(KIP)-J&K BJP Urban Local Body Cell held an important meeting of its Urban Local Body Cell, at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to discuss organizational strengthening, expansion of grassroots outreach, and enhancement of public connectivity through local body units across the Union Territory. J&K BJP President and Member Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma accompanied by General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria, All...

CGPWA Holds Lecture & Camp on Ayurvedic Therapies

07/05/2026
Jammu,May 07 (KIP)- The Central Govt Pensioners’ Welfare Association, Jammu (CGPWA) today organised, for the first time, a Lecture on usefulness of Ayurvedic Treatment and Free Camp in collaboration with the Vaidyaratnam Vrindavan Ayurveda Chikitsalayam, Baddi Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Former Chief Secretary, J&K B R Sharma was the Chief Guest and President of CGPWA and former DGP & CVC Kuldeep Khoda presided. Ashok Angurana and Promod Jain were among those who attended the function. In his...

BJP Morchas vital link to connect party with every section of society: Sat Sharma

07/05/2026
Jammu, May 07(KIP)-J&K BJP Minority Morcha held a meeting of its office bearers and State Executive members at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, with the aim of further strengthening the party’s outreach among minority communities across the Union Territory. J&K BJP President and Member Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma accompanied by BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria, Minority Morcha Prabhari HS Pummy, Morcha President...

Empowering Champion: Rajouri Administration backs Orphan Boxer Yasir

07/05/2026
Rajouri, May 07(KIP)-In a commendable gesture to support local sports talent and as part of the ongoing 100 Day Nasha Mukht Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, the District Administration Rajouri, under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma, has extended financial assistance to a promising young boxer Yasir, who has recently been selected to represent India at an international boxing event in Uzbekistan. Yasir, an orphan who has faced significant hardships, has emerged as a symbol of d...

Medical cum awareness camp held at Kurmail- Assar

07/05/2026
Doda, May 07(KIP)-A free medical camp under the Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) was successfully organized at Village Kurmail in Medical Block Assar, the other day. During the camp, the locals were provided a wide range of healthcare services including general health check-ups, screening for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), dental check-ups and other essential medical services. The medical camp was headed by Dr. Tahir Muneeb Zargar, Senior Dental Surgeon. Dr. Faheem Wani along with Swami R...

Operation Sindoor reflects India’s resolve and Armed Forces’ bravery: Sat Sharma

07/05/2026
Jammu, May 07(KIP)-J&K BJP, led by its President and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma, remembered the valour, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of the Indian Armed Forces during a programme organized at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, on the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor. Senior party leaders, and activists participated in the event and paid tribute to the brave soldiers who displayed exceptional courage in safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty an...

Enforcement drive conducted at Channi Himmat

07/05/2026
Jammu, May 06(KIP)-Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) today carried out an extensive inspection and enforcement drive at Sector-02, Channi Himmat, Jammu, under the jurisdiction of Sub Division Green Belt, Gandhi Nagar of Electric Division-II, JPDCL. The inspection was conducted by a special Enforcement Team constituted by the Superintending Engineer, O&M Circle Jammu. The team, led by Assistant Engineer Vishal Kumar Langeh, inspected 20 electricity consumers, including 02...

Mahila Congress Convention flags women’s empowerment gaps in J&K

07/05/2026
Jammu, May 06(KIP)--A one-day Convention of the Mahila Congress was organised by J&K UT Mahila Congress President Shamima Raina, bringing into sharp focus the pressing issues confronting women across Jammu and Kashmir. The event, attended by Senior Congress leaders including JKPCC Working President Raman Bhalla and former Minister & District Jammu Urban President Yogesh Sawhney, witnessed detailed deliberations on women’s welfare, empowerment, and political representation. Prominent wo...

J&K BJP reviews arrangements for District Training Camps

05/05/2026
Jammu,May 05(KIP)-J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma chaired an important arrangements and planning meeting at the party headquarters for the upcoming District Training Camps in the Jammu region under the “Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Prashikshan Mahabhiyan 2026”. The meeting was attended by J&K BJP Vice-President Bharat Bhushan, General Secretaries Sanjita Dogra and Baldev Singh Billawaria, Training Department Convenor Dr. Parneesh Mahajan, along with department members Dr. Himja...

NCDC Core Committee Calls for Strict Fireworks Safety After Thissur Tragedy

05/05/2026
Jammu, May 05 (KIP)-The Core Committee of the National Child Development Council held a meeting this week to discuss important safety issues stemming from the recent firework accident in Thrissur, Kerala. The committee had previously expressed condolences over the tragic event and focused this session on identifying preventive measures and policy recommendations to keep the public safe during celebrations. The committee expressed deep concern about the dangers associated with firework di...

JDA carried out demolition drive along Ring Road

04/05/2026
Jammu, May 04 (KIP)-: In a significant enforcement action undertaken today, the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) carried out a major demolition drive along the Ring Road corridor to curb unauthorized constructions and ensure planned urban development. During the drive, more than 15 illegal structures, which had been raised without obtaining the requisite building permissions from the competent authority, were demolished. These structures were found to be in clear violation of approved lan...

JKTF & NPSEUF delegation meets AIRF General Secretary, pushes for restoration of OPS

04/05/2026
Jammu, May 04 (KIP)-In a major push towards the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), a joint delegation of Jammu and Kashmir Teachers Forum (JKTF) and J&K NPS Employees United Front (NPSEUF) today met Shri Shiv Gopal Mishra, General Secretary of the All India Railway Federation (AIRF) and National Convenor of the National Joint Council of Action (NJCA), during his visit to Jammu. The delegation, led by Chief Patron JKTF Shri Ganesh Khajuria, extended a warm greetings to Shri Mishra...

BJP’s Decade of Broken Promises Has Left Jammu’s Border Areas in the Lurch: Rattan Lal

04/05/2026
Jammu, May 04 (KIP)-Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President Jammu of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, today launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that its decade-long rule has been marked by “broken promises, missed opportunities, and growing disillusionment” among the people of Jammu particularly in border and Kandi areas of District Samba. He was addressing a well-attended party functionaries meeting of Vijaypur Assembly Constituency at ...

NC not Congress lagged behind in the struggle for statehood- Congress

03/05/2026
Jammu, May 03 (KIP)-Congress has said that it is National Conference that lagged behind in the struggle for restoration of statehood, whereas Congress has always remained on the forefront and on the streets for this demand, right from day one . Reacting to the statement of NC President Dr Farooq Abdullah in this regard, Congress has said that he is diverting attention of the people in view of great resentment over non fulfilment of the demand by the centre and failure to build strong m...

Bhalla slams rising prices, says post-election policies burden common man

03/05/2026
Jammu, May 03 (KIP)-Continuing his party’s outreach programme to connect with the grassroots and address public concerns, Raman Bhalla, Working President of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee, today organized an impressive public meeting at Ward 49, Channi Rama Malik Market.The meeting witnessed participation from a large number of local residents who highlighted a range of civic and socio-economic issues affecting their daily lives. Prominent among those present on the occasion...

Akhnoor - Sunderbani road stretch is worst,needs urgent repairs - Ravinder Sharma

03/05/2026
Sunderbani, May 03 (KIP)- Expressing serious concern over the dilapidated condition of road stretch between Akhnoor to Sunderbani, Former MLC and Chief Spokesperson JKPCC Mr Ravinder Sharma has demanded the urgent repairs and filling of pot holes,on war footing. In a statement, Mr Sharma said that the condition of this alternate highway via Mugal road & only link between Jammu to Poonch is in worst condition especially between Akhnoor to Sunderbani, due to construction of tunnels & approa...

Satish Sharma calls for compassionate society at Unsung Everyday Heroes Awards 2026

03/05/2026
Jammu, May 03 (KIP)-Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, Information Technology, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, today lauded the spirit of selfless services and called for a collective commitment towards building a compassionate and resilient society. He was speaking at the Unsung Everyday Heroes Awards 2026 (Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh), organised by ‘The Art of Living’ organisation, which seeks to recognise and celebrate the indi...

BJP transformed political communication under PM Modi: Sat Sharma

03/05/2026
Jammu, May 02 (KIP)-J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma chaired a meeting of the party’s Social Media and IT Departments at the BJP headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. J&K BJP General Secretary Sanjita Dogra, Secretary Reema Padha, Library Department Incharge Prof Kulbhushan Mohtra, Social Media Department Incharge Dr. Makson Tickoo, IT Department Incharge Gaurav Balgotra, along with the teams of Social Media and IT Departments participated in the meeting. Sat Sharma, whil...

Congress concerned over hike in LPG, transport fare ,more price expected

03/05/2026
Jammu, May 02 (KIP)- Congress has expressed great concern over high price hike especially on commercial LPG & blamed Modi government 's handling of the crisis,despite warnings by Congress leader Shri Rahul Gandhi. Reacting to highest ever increase in Commercial LPG in couple of months when both commercial and domestic LPG rates were hiked despite false claims in the recent past by BJP government of sufficient energy measures in place. More hike in rates of domestic gas petrol ,die...

J&K BJP Nanaji Deshmukh Library Department celebrates its Foundation Day

02/05/2026
Jammu, May 01 (KIP)-BJP celebrated the Foundation Day of the Nanaji Deshmukh Library and Documentation Department at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, marked by cultural presentations, felicitation of prominent personalities, and release of a special book dedicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma, accompanied by BJP J&K General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, Rajya Sabha MP Ghulam Ali Khatana, Mahant Shri Shri Shri 1008 Rame...

Omar led Govt Committed to Safeguarding labourers/Worker’s Rights: Dy CM

02/05/2026
Jammu, May 01 (KIP)- Senior leader of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Friday asserted that protecting labourers/ workers’ rights remains the cornerstone of the Omar led government. He made these remarks while addressing a massive gathering on the occasion of International Labour Day (May Day) at the party’s provincial headquarter, Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu. The function was chaired by Thakur Nar Singh, President of the Stat...

Opposition MLA Devyani Rana’s Protest Spurs PHE Deptt into action after 8 months of delay

01/05/2026
Dansal,May 01 (KIP)- In a significant outcome of the strong protest led by MLA Nagrota, Devyani Rana, against the acute water crisis in the constituency, the Jal Shakti (PHE) Department has accorded administrative approval for the restoration of the long-defunct dug well at Hurlani (Kapotha) in Dansal. The dug well had remained non-functional since August 2025 following flood damage, causing severe hardship to local residents who have been grappling with an acute shortage of drinking ...

Dass Sabha Bahu Fort celebrates Buddha Jayanti, Labour Day with tributes to Dr Ambedkar

01/05/2026
Jammu, May 01 (KIP)- Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha Bahu Fort Jammu celebrated Buddha Purnima and International Labour Day with great devotion and respect at the premises of Gurudwara Shri Guru Ravi Dass Ji Maharaj, Bahu Fort. The programme was held under the presidentship of Dr Vijay Shivgotra. On the occasion, floral tributes were paid to Gautama Buddha and B. R. Ambedkar, remembering their immense contributions to humanity, equality, and social justice. Speaking on the occasion, General S...

Development gaining Momentum in Bani under Omar led govt: Rattan Lal Gupta

30/04/2026
Jammu, April 30 (KIP)- The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President for Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, said that the Omar Abdullah–led government is actively working to unlock the tourism potential of Bani and transform it into a thriving hub on both the regional and national tourism map. He said Dr. Rameshwar Singh MLA Bani doing his best efforts for the inclusive development of Bani Constituency. He made these remarks while addressing a workers’ gathering in Bani. The ...

Speaker LA reviews progress on new LA Complex, emphasizes timely completion

30/04/2026
Jammu, April 30 (KIP)-Speaker, Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today convened a meeting with the senior officers to review progress on construction of the new Legislature Complex at Jammu. Secretary, Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs, Achal Sethi; Engineer-in-Chief Purshotam Kumar, Chief Engineer R&B Jammu Rajesh Kumar; Secretary, JKLA, Manoj Kumar Pandita; Director Finance PWD HK Prashar, SE R&B, South Circle Jammu Arit Gupta, and other senior officers of concerned departm...