04/03/2026
Jammu, March 03 (KIP)- Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today called for a comprehensive study and exploration of emerging job opportunities at the local, national and international level to enhance employment prospects for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir.
He made these remarks while chairing a high-level review meeting of the Skill Development Department (SDD) held at PWD Guest House, Jammu.
The meeting was attended by Secretary, SDD, Rajiv Ranjan; Director, SDD, Owais Ahmad;...
04/03/2026
Jammu, March 03 (KIP)-Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, today reviewed the progress of ongoing Public Health Engineering (PHE) and Irrigation & Flood Control (I&FC) schemes being executed across Kashmir division.
The meeting, which was convened virtually, focused on a comprehensive assessment of the physical and financial progress of key drinking water supply and irrigation projects currently under execution.
The Minister underscored the importance of adhering to the set timeli...
04/03/2026
Jammu, March 03 (KIP)- The government has terminated two major road construction contracts in Kathua, blacklisting the contractor for delays in work completion.
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary said the contracts, awarded to M/s Puran Chand and Sons, Jammu, have been terminated due to the contractor's failure to meet the deadlines despite repeated notices and extended opportunities.
He said that the terminated projects included construction of road from Malhar to Marhoon (Pack...
03/03/2026
Jammu, March 02 (KIP)-A deputation comprising of prominent from villages Chan Matloni, Tapyal, Chhan Samotra, Raghu Chak and Malani called upon Sat Sharma CA, President of Bharatiya Janata Party (J&K) and Member of Rajya Sabha, to present long-pending demand for the construction of an overbridge on the railway track connecting Pathankot and Jammu.
J&K BJP Vice Presidents Bharat Bhushan, Priya Sethi, Rekha Mahajan, and Rashpal Verma, along with General Secretaries Sanjita Dogra and Baldev S...
01/03/2026
Nowshera, March 01 (KIP)- Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today held public interaction meetings at Bajora, Bajabain, Sunderbani, Hanjana and Dharat areas of Nowshera Sub Division and listened to the grievances and demands of the local residents.
During the daylong tour, the Deputy Chief Minister conducted spot inspection of ongoing developmental projects in Nowshera and adjoining areas.
During the interaction, the people projected issues related to road connectivity, drinking...
01/03/2026
Jammu, March 01 (KIP)- Under the patronage of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), Arun Palli and guidance of Chairperson and Members of Governing Committee for J&K Judicial Academy, J&K the Judicial Academy today organised a special session titled “Yoga for Health” for Judicial Officers and staff of Jammu district, in collaboration with the Isha Foundation.
The session was inaugurated by Naseer Ahmad Dar, Director, J&K Judicial A...
01/03/2026
Jammu, February 28 (KIP)-The Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today extended warm greetings to Team Jammu and Kashmir on their historic triumph in the 2025–26 Ranji Trophy Championship, defeating Karnataka cricket team in the final at Hubballi.
Terming the victory a remarkable achievement, the Deputy Chief Minister said it is a moment of immense pride not only for the players of the Jammu and Kashmir team but also for their families and the entire people of Jammu and Kashmir.
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28/02/2026
Udhampur, February 27 (KIP)-After assuming office as Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Minga Sherpa today convened an introductory meeting with officers of the line departments here in the Conference Hall of DC Office Complex.
The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Jugal Kishore; Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh; PO Poshan, Subash Dogra; GM DIC, Kishore Singh Katoch; CPO Uttam Singh, ACR Dr Umesh Shan and other senior district and sectoral officers.
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28/02/2026
Jammu,February 27 (KIP)- A delegation of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Jammu Chapter, led by its Chairman Rahul Sahai, met the Hon’ble Convenor of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Languages, Sh Ujjwal Raman Singh Ji, along with Hon’ble Member of Parliament Dr Anil Sukhdevrao Bonde Ji, Hon’ble Member of Parliament Sh Kuldeep Indora Ji, and Sh Manoj Kumar Ji, Hindi Adhikari, Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi, during their visit to Jammu and submitted a detailed representation...
26/02/2026
Jammu, February 26 (KIP)-Panun Kashmir on Thursday renewed its demand for the enactment of a comprehensive Genocide Bill, asserting that multiple constitutional authorities and statutory institutions of the Indian State have already acknowledged the gravity of the crime committed against Kashmiri Pandits.
In a strongly worded joint statement, Dr. Agnishekhar, Convenor of Panun Kashmir, Prof. Tito Ganju, Official Spokesman, and Kuldeep Raina, General Secretary, said that the time for rhetoric...
25/02/2026
Jammu, February 25 (KIP)- The Resident Commission, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, has activated helpline numbers to assist the residents of the Union Territory returning from Iran, following an advisory issued by the Embassy of India in Tehran on February 23, 2026.
The 24x7 working helpline numbers included “Hello J&K” at 7303620090 and Control Rooms at 011-24611108 and 011-24611210.
These helplines will provide necessary support and coordination to those in need.
25/02/2026
Jammu, February 25 (KIP)- A delegation of Citizens’ Cooperative Bank Ltd., led by Managing Director Ravi Kant and Director on the Board Charanjeet Singh Raina, called on J&K BJP President and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Sat Sharma, and General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, and submitted a detailed memorandum seeking infusion of rupees 40 crore as share capital from the J&K Government to strengthen the Bank’s financial position.
The meeting took place in a programme organize...
25/02/2026
Jammu, February 25 (KIP)- Dr. S. P. Varma, a noted peace activist and social reformer from Jammu & Kashmir, celebrated his 72nd birthday today amidst heartfelt tributes from members of Gandhi Global Family, civil society leaders, youth groups and well-wishers from across India. A recipient of the Padma Award (2012), an Honorary Doctorate (2017) from a UK university, the Lifetime Achievement Award (2024) and the Sadbhavana Award (1995) by the Government of J&K, Dr. Varma has devoted more tha...
24/02/2026
Jammu, February 24 (KIP)-The Jammu Provincial Unit of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference today paid glowing floral tributes to its party stalwart and former General Secretary, Late Sheikh Nazir Ahmad, on his 11th death anniversary at a massively attended commemorative function held at the party’s provincial headquarters, Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan.
The function was chaired by Provincial President Rattan Lal Gupta and witnessed the presence of senior party leaders, including Addition...
24/02/2026
Jammu, February 24 (KIP)-One day Free Multispecialty Medical Camp was organized by SIBA Co-operative at the Crime Branch Headquarters, Jammu for the benefit of officers and officials, with the objective of promoting health awareness and ensuring timely medical care.
The Medical Camp was inaugurated by Sh. Sujit Kumar Singh, IPS, Inspector General of Police, Crime J&K accompanied by Sh. Faisal Qureshi-JKPS, SSP Crime Branch (EOW) Jammu, Sh. Sanjay Parihar-JKPS, SSP SCW Jammu, Sh. Ramnish Gu...
23/02/2026
Jammu, February 23 (KIP)-The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference Provincial President, Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, today strongly condemned the highly irresponsible and provocative remarks made by local Bharatiya Janata Party leadership, calling it bundle of lies aimed at misleading the people and creating unnecessary political controversy.
Gupta said it is unfortunate that instead of engaging in constructive opposition, the BJP leadership continues to rely on distortion and sensationalism...