Jammu News

Ashok Koul calls for stronger digital outreach, grassroots coordination

17/07/2026
Jammu, July 17 (KIP)-J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul chaired a series of organizational meetings at the BJP Headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, and the BJP Office, Kachi Chawni, Jammu, reviewing the party's functioning and discussing strategies to further strengthen the organization from the grassroots to the digital platform. Koul first chaired a meeting of the District Incharges of the BJP Social Media Department at the party headquarters. The meeting focused on enhan...

District admin Kishtwar in collaboration with The Hans Foundation

17/07/2026
Kishtwar, July 17 (KIP)- In an initiative towards strengthening healthcare access in remote and difficult-to-reach areas, the district administration Kishtwar, in collaboration with The Hans Foundation, successfully concluded mega health camps across Paddar Sub-Division, benefiting more than 2,000 people. While briefing the media, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma said that the health camps covered more than 100 hamlets of Paddar Sub-Division and reached nearly 90 pe...

DC Samba reviews preparations for Inter-Block District-Level Volleyball Tournament under NMJKA

17/07/2026
Samba, July 17 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan today chaired a meeting under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan at the Conference Hall of the DC Office to review the preparations for the Inter-Block District-Level Volleyball Tournament being organised as part of the ongoing anti-drug awareness campaign. The meeting was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, General Manager District Industries Centre, Chief Education Officer, Chief Me...

JMC Commissioner reviews fire safety compliance

17/07/2026
Jammu, July 16 (KIP)-As part of Jammu Municipal Corporation's efforts to strengthen fire safety and ensure compliance with statutory norms, Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), Dr Devansh Yadav today visited Jewel Chowk, Bakshi Nagar, Subhash Nagar, Vivekananda Chowk and adjoining areas. During the visit, he interacted with the management of private hospitals, hotels, restaurants, clothing shopping malls and other commercial establishments to review the status of Fire No Objection...

SDRF Jammu conducts water search and body recovery operation

17/07/2026
Jammu, July 16 (KIP)-An SDRF team from Battalion Headquarters today conducted a water search and body recovery operation at Ranbir Canal, Jammu. The SDRF Control Room received information from Police Post Talab Tillo, Jammu that a ten-year-old boy, Neel Kumar, son of Raju, resident of Suraj Nagar, Jammu, had drowned in the Ranbir Canal near Rajpura. An SDRF team was immediately mobilised with water rescue equipment to carry out the search. The team, led by DySP Lalit Kumar under the overal...

BJP to launch mass agitation against NC govt, Kashmir protest on July 20

17/07/2026
Jammu, July 16 (KIP)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, resolved to launch a mass agitation against the "complete failure" of the National Conference government, beginning with a massive protest in Kashmir on July 20, followed by protests across Jammu from August 1, which will subsequently be intensified at the district and Assembly constituency levels across the Union Territory. The decision was taken during a one-day meeting of BJP office bearers held at the party headquart...

J&K ACB traps and arrests Patwari for demanding and accepting bribe

17/07/2026
Jammu, July 16 (KIP)-Anti-Corruption Bureau, registered a case FIR No. 05/2026 U/S 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 at PS ACB Jammu against public servant, namely, Khajan Chand, Patwari, Patwar Halqa Mahanpur (Kathua) for demanding and accepting illegal gratification from the complainant. The said accused public servant namely Khajan Chand, Patwari, had demanded bribe of Rs. 20,000/- from the complainant for providing the documents after getting the mutation attested in favour of t...

Sham Lal Commences ₹2.31 Crore Flood Protection Works Under SASCI Scheme in Ward No. 65

16/07/2026
Jammu, July 15 (KIP)-Continuing the momentum of infrastructure development across Jammu North Assembly Constituency, MLA Jammu North Sham Lal Sharma today commenced the construction of Gabion (Crate) Structures along a nallah in Ward No. 65, Patoli Brahmana under the SASCI Scheme. The project, being executed by the Flood Control Department, entails an investment of approximately ₹2.31 crore and is aimed at protecting the nallah banks from erosion, mitigating flood-related risks and safeguar...

Regular meetings, grassroots connect key to strong organization: Ashok Koul

16/07/2026
Reasi, July 15 (KIP)-J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul chaired the monthly meeting of the BJP District Team Reasi at the party office in Reasi and reviewed the party's organizational affairs while discussing the roadmap for the upcoming programmes aimed at further strengthening the organization at the grassroots level. The meeting was attended by District Prabhari Reasi Narayan Singh, District President Rohit Dubey, MLA Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Constituency Baldev Raj Sharm...

NC leaders Condoles demise of Dr. Mustafa Kamaal

16/07/2026
Jammu,July 15 (KIP)- National Conference leaders have expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Veteran National Conference leader, former minister and Additional General Secretary Dr. Sheikh Mustafa Kamaal who passed away on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. He breathed his last at a private hospital in Srinagar. Kamaal was the younger brother of Dr. Farooq Abdullah, former chief minister and President JKNC and Uncle of Chief Minister and Vice President JKNC Omar Abdullah. NC leaders desc...

BJP to launch major protest across Kashmir on July 20 against NC government's failures: Sat Sharma

16/07/2026
Jammu, July 15 (KIP)-J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma along with Leader of Opposition in the J&K Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma chaired a meeting of senior party leaders at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to review the prevailing political situation and finalize the party's strategy for a major protest against the National Conference government. J&K BJP General Secretaries Baldev Singh Billawaria and Gopal Mahajan, Treasurer Prabhat Singh Jamwal, Media Incha...

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...