Omar Govt committed for youth empowerment & employment generation NC

21/12/2024
Jammu, December 21 (KIP)- Ajay Kumar Sadhotra former minister and Additional General Secretary and Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), reaffirmed the Omar Abdullah Government commitment in empowering the youth of Jammu and Kashmir during a joining programme held at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu today. The programme was organized under the leadership of Tejinder Pal Singh Aman, District President Jammu Urban JKNC, and witnessed the in...

Div Com Kashmir reviews arrangements for celebration of Republic Day-2025

20/12/2024
Jammu, December 20 (KIP)- With an aim to ensure smooth and hassle free celebration of ensuing Republic Day-2024 in Kashmir, the Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri Friday chaired a high level meeting of concerned Officers to review the civil and security arrangements to be put in place. The meeting was attended by, CEO SSCL/ Commissioner SMC, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Director School Education Kashmir, Director Health Services Kashmir Director Floriculture,...

Department of Tourism, J&K announces New Year celebrations at Patnitop, Bhaderwah, Sanasar

20/12/2024
Jammu, December 20 (KIP)-The Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Department has unveiled plans for New Year celebrations at Patnitop, Bhaderwah and Sanasar. Designed to highlight the region’s rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes and thrilling adventure opportunities, these events promise an unforgettable experience for visitors. In Bhaderwah, festivities will be held from December 29 to 31 in collaboration with the District Administration Doda and Bhaderwah Development Authority. Highlights...

Dalit,OBC,Minority Confederation protests against Amit Shah against insult of Baba Sahib Dr. Ambedkar

20/12/2024
Jammu, December 20 (KIP)-Dalit, OBC, Minorities and Adivasi (DOMA) Parisangh organized a demonstration at Ambedkar Chowk against the insult of Baba Saheb, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar by Amit Shah on the floor of the Parliament, in which hundreds of DOMA Parisangh officials and others participated and raised the slogans “ Home Minister Amit Shah isteepha den aur desh se maafee maangen, Dr Ambedkar ke sammaan main bahujan sangathan maidaan main, Baba Sahib ka apmaan nahi sahega Bharat”. R K Kalsotra...

Panun Kashmir organizes meeting to review preparedness for upcoming Annual National Convention

20/12/2024
Jammu, December 20 (KIP)-Panun Kashmir activists convened today at Sanskriti Bhavan, Roop Nagar, Jammu, to assess the preparednesjs for the upcoming Annual National Convention. The meeting saw active participation from the organizing committee and prominent leaders of the movement. Kuldeep Raina, General Secretary of Panun Kashmir, and B.L. Kaul, Organizing Secretary, addressed the gathering, highlighting the significance of the convention in consolidating the community’s efforts to co...

Previous Govt neglected far-flung areas of district Doda: Rattan Lal

20/12/2024
Jammu, December 20 (KIP)-Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Jammu, lambasted the previous government for neglecting the development of far-flung areas of District Doda. He expressed this while interacting with a delegation of party office bearers from District Doda, led by Zaffar Ullah Rather District President Doda and Dr. Chaman Lal Bhagat former MLA and Zonal Secretary Chenab Valley Zone, at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, Jammu. The ...

Deputy Commissioner reviews progress of eKYC for Ration Cards, Food Schemes in Poonch

19/12/2024
Poonch,December 19 (KIP)-Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal on Thursday conducted a comprehensive review of the progress of eKYC of ration cards and other schemes of the Food Civil supplies and consumers affairs department. Chairing a meeting, the DC sought detailed reports across all schemes. Assistant Director FCS & CA presented an in-depth overview of the department's operations. Key discussion points included the status of stock, supply distribution, grievance redressal mechanis...

Principal Secretary reviews JPDCL functioning, asks for focus on reducing AT&C losses

19/12/2024
Jammu, December 19 (KIP)- Principal Secretary, Power Development Department (PDD), H. Rajesh Prasad, today reviewed the functioning of Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL), exhorting for maximising revenue and reducing Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses. Present in the meeting were Managing Director JPDCL, Managing Director JKPTCL, Additional Secretaries, Chief Engineers, Chief Electrical Inspector and other JPDCL officers. The Principal Secretary reviewe...

Transport Commissioner inspects Lakhanpur Post, RTO office Kathua

19/12/2024
Kathua, December 19 (KIP)-Transport Commissioner J&K, Vishesh Paul Mahajan, RTO Jammu, Pankaj Bagotra today paid a surprise visit to MVD Tax collection post at Lakhanpur to review its functioning. The Transport Commissioner directed enforcement officials not to allow unfit vehicles or any vehicle without proper documents to enter J&K. Incharge MVD Tax collection post Lakhapur and ARTO Kathua were directed to ensure that no manual transaction of cash is entertained. He exhorted on all the ...

JMC receives 4,570 Street Lights through EESL

19/12/2024
Jammu, December 19 (KIP)- Reiterating the commitment of the Jammu Municipal Corporation to provide better civic amenities to the people living in the Municipal limits, Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation Dr. Devansh Yadav today said that the Corporation has initiated various initiatives in this regard. During inspection at the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) store, the Commissioner highlighted that JMC is actively working on enhancing the city’s street-lighting infrastructu...

Commerce College organizes awareness program on Road Safety, Rules

19/12/2024
Jammu, December 19 (KIP)-Government SPMR College of Commerce today organised an awareness program on Road safety and Traffic rules here under the supervision of Principal of the College Prof (Dr.) Rajinder Singh. The PG (pursuing M Com) students of Commerce spoke on the theme. The Students were updated on the road safety measures through a powerpoint presentation. The program was aimed to educate the youth regarding the traffic norms and to avoid reckless driving. It was divulged tha...

Mission Director Rahul Yadav Reviews Key Projects under Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP)

18/12/2024
Jammu, December 18 (KIP)-In a significant step towards enhancing the agricultural landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, Rahul Yadav, Mission Director of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project in J&K (JKCIP), conducted a comprehensive review of three crucial projects under the HADP at the Conference Hall, Directorate of Agriculture, Krishi Bhawan, Jammu, today. The meeting was attended by key stakeholders, in...

Daily wagers workers union formed under the banner of BMS

18/12/2024
Jammu, December 18 (KIP)- a meeting of Daily wagers workers union a unit of Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh held at state BMS office Prade Jammu and discussed the burning issues / demands of Daily wagers who are being deprived from the years together and some of them are even attaining the superannuation age of 60 years and are being sending home without paying even single penny as there is no any provision has been made for retiremental benefits Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh alleged that since lo...

Focus on welfare of people including Employees and Pensioners not on political rhetoric: GL Raina

18/12/2024
Jammu, December 18 (KIP)-Reminding National Conference government of its poll promises, Bharatiya Janata Party supported the demand of employees and pensioners demanding release 3 per cent Dearness Allowance (DA) and enhancement of medical allowance Rs 300 to Rs 1000 per month, said Girdhari Lal Raina, Spokesperson, J&K BJP. NC had, in its election manifesto, promised moon to the employees and pensioners that included reinstatement “of the old pension scheme” (OPS), “increase the medica...

National Conference holds One-Day Gujjar-Bakarwal Conference in Jammu

18/12/2024
Jammu, December 18 (KIP)-A one-day conference of the Gujjar-Bakarwal community was organized by the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan, with the aim of addressing the issues and challenges faced by the Tribal population in the Union Territory. The conference presided by Mr Rattan Lal Gupta Provincial President Jammu Province in which Javed Ahmad Rana Honble Minister was Chief Guest and Ajay Kumar Sadhotra former minister and Additional General Secretary ...

Commissioner JMC takes stock of developmental, Sanitation scenario in Jammu South

18/12/2024
Jammu, December 18 (KIP)-Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Dr. Devansh Yadav today conducted a whirlwind tour of the Jammu South area to take stock of developmental and sanitation activities being carried out in the area by the Jammu Municipal Corporation. During the tour, the Commissioner visited various areas, including Trikuta Nagar and Khorana Marble Chowk and assessed the status of roads, lanes, drains, and waste management initiatives. At Trikuta Nagar (Ward No. 52)...

DLSA Kishtwar organizes awareness programme on Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act-2013

17/12/2024
Kishtwar, December 17 (KIP)- Under the aegis of J&K Legal Services Authority, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Kishtwar on Tuesday organized an awareness program with the objective to sensitize the citizens on gender-related issues and the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Held at the District Court Complex, the awareness programme was inaugurated by Chairman District Legal Services Authority (Principal Di...

MLA Randhawa, Commissioner JMC take stock of developmental activities in Gandhi Nagar

17/12/2024
Jammu, December 17 (KIP)-Member Legislative Assembly, Vikram Randhawa, accompanied by Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), Dr. Devansh Yadav today undertook an extensive tour of Gandhi Nagar, Jammu South to take stock of developmental activities and public amenities in the area. The visit was aimed at reviewing the ongoing developmental projects being executed under the Jammu Smart City Limited project. During the tour, the team inspected the progress of work on a major drain...

DC inspects upgraded Anganwadi Centre in Poonch

17/12/2024
Poonch, December 17 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner Poonch Vikas Kundal today visited the upgraded Anganwadi centre. The visit marked a crucial effort in the ongoing mission to improve nutrition and developmental facilities for children. The visit focused on assessing the critical aspects, including the status of supplementary nutrition, staff strength and facilities for children. The Deputy Commissioner inspected the kitchen facilities, storage of nutritional supplies, and overall hygiene st...

ADGP CID, J&K inaugurates Public Grievance Cell at Canal Road Jammu

17/12/2024
Jammu, December 17 (KIP)-Continuing with its commitment to address the grievances of General Public with regard to addressing issues related to Passport, Service and other allied verification cases, ADGP CID, J&K, Shri Nitish Kumar-IPS, inaugurated Public Grievance Cell at Canal Road Jammu today. The general public having grievances with regard to Passport, Service and other verifications can visit every Thursday from 12 Noon onwards. They can register themselves everyday from 9 am to...

J&K ACB traps and arrests SG Fireman for demanding and accepting bribe of ₹4000 for issuance of NOC

17/12/2024
Jammu, December 17 (KIP)-Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau received a complaint against Nisar Ahmad Wani, clerk of Fire & Emergency Service Department posted at Sopore District Baramulla alleging therein that said clerk is demanding bribe of ₹5000 from him for issuance of NOC of Fire & Emergency Department required by the complainant for opening of a timber sale Depot at Baramulla etc. The complainant alleged that he intends to open a sale depot of timber at Baramulla for whi...

Sat Sharma, Ashok Koul launches Active Membership of BJP

17/12/2024
Jammu, December 17 (KIP)-After the successful conduct of the first phase of BJP membership in Jammu and Kashmir, the party shifted to the second phase of exercise, the active membership. The second phase/ the active membership was launched by BJP president Sat Sharma (CA) and general secretary (organization) Ashok Koul, in presence of senior functionaries at party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. Both Sat Sharma and Ashok Koul, launched the active membership, after they had acquired thei...

Satish Sharma conducts inspection of I&CC at Samba

16/12/2024
Samba, December 16 (KIP)-Minister for Transport, Satish Sharma, today conducted a comprehensive review of the Inspection and Certification Centre located in Samba. During the visit, the Minister reviewed progress on the ongoing infrastructure projects including Inspection and Certification Centre (I&CC) Samba, which will be completed with an estimated cost of Rs 14 crore and shall be fully operational by March-April, 2025. The Minister exhorted that operationalization of I&CC will play cr...

Mission Shakti Jammu conducts awareness session for female cadets at NCC Training Academy Nagrota

16/12/2024
Jammu, December 16 (KIP)- To promote digital Literacy and awareness regarding Government schemes and services among the female NCC cadets, Mission Shakti SANKLAP HEW Jammu(Social Welfare Department) organized a series of awareness sessions in collaboration with NCC Training Academy Nagrota. The initiative aims to equip cadets with essential digital skills, preparing them for the demands of the 21st century workforce and empowerment. As part of this collaboration, Mission Shakti SANKLAP H...

Dy CM inspects Thandi Khui Bus terminal; asks for speedy, quality completion

16/12/2024
Samba, December 16 (KIP)-Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today inspected the ongoing work on the bus terminal at Thandi Khui in Samba district. Being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 18.53 crore by the Public Works department, the terminal has a capacity of accommodation 100 buses. It would cater to the inter district, intra district buses coming from other states as well as providing a centre place to the commuters travelling to different areas of Jammu and Kashmir. W...

DC inaugurates Chandrabhaga-INDUSCOS event at Lake View Resort Gatha Bhaderwah

16/12/2024
Bhaderwah, December 16 (KIP)-The Office of the Deputy Registrar, INDUSCOS, Jammu, successfully organized the Chandrabhaga-INDUSCOS event at Lake View Resort, Gatha Bhaderwah. The event brought together cooperatives from the Handicrafts and Handloom departments of Ramban, Doda, and Kishtwar Districts to showcase their unique products. The initiative aimed to provide a robust marketing platform to local weavers and artisans while raising awareness about various departmental schemes and employment...

DC reviews implementation of PMJVK Scheme in Kishtwar

16/12/2024
Kishtwar, December 16 (KIP)-District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kishtwar Rajesh Kumar Shavan today reviewed the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) scheme in the district here at a meeting of District Level Committee (DLC). The meeting focused on the initiatives aimed at the socio-economic development of minority communities. Directives were issued to ensure the timely initiation and effective implementation of key projects. The DC reviewed the status of ...

Transport Commissioner sets Jan 31 as deadline for installation of CCTV cameras in school buses

16/12/2024
Jammu, December 16 (KIP)-Transport Commissioner, Vishesh Mahajan today held a meeting with representatives of school authorities regarding the safety audit of vehicles ferrying students. The aim of the move was to seek active participation and cooperation from the school authorities to ensure that vehicles used for ferrying students are fit and safe for transportation. Referring to the Supreme Court's directions for school buses, the Transport Commissioner set 31st January as the deadlin...

Suresh Gupta, Mohammad Aijaz inaugurate JKRLM’s 3 day exhibition ‘Ashakari’

15/12/2024
Jammu, December 15 (KIP)-Principal Secretary, Culture, Suresh Kumar Gupta and Secretary, Rural Development Department, Mohammad Aijaz on Sunday inaugurated a three day exhibition of art, craft and cuisines "Ashakari" by the skilled and empowered SHG members of Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) at Kala Kendra Jammu. Being organised by the JKRLM, the event celebrates the talent and craftsmanship of women Self-Help Group (SHG) members from across the Union Territory. The exhib...

Principal Secretary Culture, Secretary RDD jointly inaugurates Tribal Art Workshop Kala Kendra

15/12/2024
Jammu, December 15 (KIP)- Suresh Kumar Gupta, Principal Secretary, Culture and School Education, and Mohammad Aijaz, Secretary, Rural Development Department, jointly inaugurated a Tribal Art Workshop at the GR Santosh Gallery, Kala Kendra, Jammu. The workshop was a collaborative effort of the Kala Kendra Society, Jammu, and the Department of Painting, Institute of Music and Fine Arts (IMFA), University of Jammu. Dr. Javaid Rahi, Secretary of Kala Kendra Society, informed that the event saw...