16/10/2026
Katra,October 16 (KIP)-All India Devotional Song Competition as a part of Navratra Festival 2026 being organized by SMVD Shrine Board, Deptt. of J&K Tourism, PTC Netwrok in association with SMVD Narayana Super Speciality Hospital, J&K Bank, Nice Gems, Nidheesh Builders Jammu Pvt. Ltd. 92.7 Big FM, Yog Ashram Complex with active support of District Administration and the local host Community entered in its 05th day today, was inaugurated at Yog Ashram Complex in the evening by lighting of a tr...
16/10/2026
Jammu,October 16 (KIP)-Panun Kashmir has submitted a representation to the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, seeking urgent intervention for the restoration, maintenance and preservation of the revered Shri Mata Ragnya Devi Shrine at Kheer Bhawani, Tulmulla, in Ganderbal district.
The representation follows a visit to the shrine by a delegation comprising Shri Kuldeep Raina, General Secretary, Shri Behari Lal Kaul, Organising Secretary and Sh. Biboo Ji Zutshi Coordinator, Jammu of ...
16/10/2026
Jammu, October 15 (KIP)-Senior National Conference leader and Provincial President, Jammu Province, Rattan Lal Gupta, Adv., said that the completion of two years of the Omar Abdullah-led elected government marks an important occasion to review its achievements, assess the progress made across key sectors and renew its commitment to the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Interacting with a delegation from Block Gandhri District Ramban led by Madam Shamim Akhtar former DDC...
16/10/2026
Jammu, October 15 (KIP)-Bhalla hails J&K Govt's assurance on official status for Punjabi, Gojri languages,
says recognition of mother tongues essential to preserving cultural heritage, linguistic identity and rich traditions of J&K
Jammu: JKPCC Working President Raman Bhalla today welcomed the Jammu and Kashmir Government's written assurance to include Punjabi and Gojri among the official languages of the Union Territory, describing the development as an important step towards recognising ...
16/10/2026
Jammu, October 15 (KIP)-The 5th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Baramulla Central Cooperative Bank Limited (BCCB) was held today, under the chairpersonship of Yasha Mudgal, Chairperson, Professional Board of Directors (PBOD), BCCB and Commissioner Secretary Cooperative Department.
The meeting was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla, members of the Professional Board of Directors, Director Horticulture, Kashmir and other senior officers of the department along with rep...
16/10/2026
Jammu, October 15 (KIP)-The Prosecution Department Jammu and Kashmir today announced that ten bail applications were dismissed/rejected by the Hon'ble courts at Districts Jammu and Samba between October 8 and 14, 2026, following well-prepared and vigorous opposition by Ld. Prosecutors appearing for the UT.
On October 14, 2026, four different bail applications of accused persons namely Sourab Baloria, Vivek Kumar, Jugdeep Kour and Manmohit Singh in FIR No. 146/2026 of Police Station Vijaypu...
16/10/2026
Basohli, October 15 (KIP)- Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Dr. Vikas Kundal, today visited Basohli to review preparations for the annual Basohli Utsav-2026, scheduled to be held from October 19 to 21.
The Divisional Commissioner chaired a meeting with officers and stakeholders at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Basohli, to assess the status of preparations, inter-departmental coordination and arrangements for the smooth and successful conduct of the festival.
During the visit, he inspect...
14/10/2026
Jammu, October 14 (KIP)-Expressing deep concern over the eroding faith in governance, Mr. Ashok Sharma, Advocate and Chairman of the Jammu Province Bachao Manch (JPBM), stated today that public trust is depleting daily due to rising corruption and greed among those in power.
In a press statement issued today, Mr. Sharma asserted that instead of progressing, Jammu & Kashmir has taken a significant step backward. He attributed this regression to the systematic weakening and dismantling of ...
14/10/2026
Jammu, October 14 (KIP)-Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) today launched a ward-wise people-to-people contact programme across all 75 wards of Jammu City to strengthen public outreach, listen to residents’ grievances and communicate the party’s vision for the modernisation and development of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC).
As part of the programme, a meeting of JKNC Ward No. 4, Fattu Chowgan, was held under the chairmanship of Chander Mohan Sharma, District President, ...
13/10/2026
Jammu, October 13 (KIP)-Sham Lal Sharma, MLA Jammu North, visited areas across the Jammu North Constituency affected by flash floods due to heavy rainfall to assess the damage caused by the previous day’s intense downpour. Accompanied by concerned officials, he visited the affected localities, interacted with residents and listened to their concerns and grievances, assuring them of every possible assistance in addressing the difficulties caused by the flash floods.
During the visit, Sharma i...
12/10/2026
Jammu, October 12(KIP)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today attended the last rites of former Minister S. Harbans Singh at the Cremation Ground, Shastri Nagar, Jammu, and paid his last respects to the departed leader.
The Chief Minister recalled S. Harbans Singh’s dedicated service to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, praying for eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the family to bear the irreparable loss.
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12/10/2026
Jammu, October 12(KIP)- The Delphic Council of Jammu & Kashmir organised an Interstate Multilingual Kavi Sammelan at Government College for Women (GCW), Parade Ground, Jammu, bringing together eminent poets, writers, artists, cultural personalities and literature enthusiasts on a common platform to celebrate India’s rich linguistic and cultural diversity. The programme was graced by Sham Lal Sharma, MLA Jammu North and Former Minister, J&K, as the Chief Guest, while Yudhvir Sethi, MLA Jammu...
12/10/2026
Jammu, October 11 (KIP)-Jammu and Kashmir BJP General Secretary and Headquarters Incharge Sanjita Dogra inaugurated Auracraft Aesthetics, a modern aesthetics and skincare clinic in Jammu, in the presence of Dr. Shivli Kotwal, her team and other guests.
Speaking on the occasion, Sanjita Dogra congratulated Dr. Shivli Kotwal and her entire team for taking the initiative to establish a modern facility dedicated to skincare, beauty and personal wellness. She expressed hope that the clinic w...
12/10/2026
Jammu, October 11 (KIP)-Sham Lal Sharma, MLA Jammu North, attended the release ceremony of “Mera Kasoor Kya Hai Maa,” a devotional bhajan dedicated to Bawe Wali Mata Ji, at Press Club Jammu today. The musical project, presented by Khwaish Gupta Production, brings together local artists in an effort to celebrate devotion, preserve cultural traditions and provide opportunities to emerging talent.
Addressing the gathering, Sham Lal Sharma appreciated the initiative and underscored the importa...
11/10/2026
Jammu, October 11 (KIP)-Continuing with their Swachhta Abhiyan, enthusiastic members of the Central Govt Pensioners’ Welfare Association, Jammu (CGPWA) today took the cleaning work at Govt Middle School Barnai. The team was led by passionate activist Seva Dass Digra, retired Director GSI and a Life Member of the CGPWA.
The CGPWA, Jammu has taken up this campaign under the Government of India’s Special Campaign for the Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM 6.0). This cleanliness of public place...
10/10/2026
Jammu, October 10(KIP)- Former Minister and senior BJP leader Sukhnandan Choudhary launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over the failure to address the shortage of teaching staff in government schools, particularly in the Jammu province, warning that the future of thousands of school-going children cannot be sacrificed due to the government's neglect of the education sector.
Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, accompanied by BJ...
10/10/2026
Jammu, October 10(KIP)-Declaring that India will not tolerate the insult or humiliation of women, J&K BJP, led by Vice Presidents Priya Sethi (former minister) and Rekha Mahajan, General Secretary Sanjita Dogra, Mahila Morcha President Adv Neha Mahajan, and other senior leaders, led a strong condemnation of Congress and Rahul Gandhi as hundreds of BJP workers held a vigorous protest outside the Congress office in Jammu.
J&K BJP President & Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma was prominent among...
10/10/2026
Jammu, October 10(KIP)- Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Vikas Kundal, today chaired a meeting at his office to finalise and review preparedness for Navratra Festival 2026.
Director Tourism Jammu briefed the chair on each department's role.
The festival will be inaugurated on October 11 at 7:30 pm at Yog Ashram Ground, Katra and shall culminate on October 19. All India Devotional Song Competition will run at the same venue from October 11 to 19. From October 12 to 19, Prabhat Pheris wil...
09/10/2026
Jammu, October 08 (KIP)-The Prosecution Department, J&K, today commended its Public Prosecutors, whose firm and well-reasoned opposition resulted in the rejection of three bail applications on 6 and 7 October 2026: two under the NDPS Act and one in murder case.
On 6 October 2026, the Special Judge (NDPS Cases), Jammu, Parvaiz Iqbal, rejected two bail applications. First, in UT of J&K vs Vishal Kumar & Ors. (FIR No. 295/2025, PS Bahu Fort), the Special Public Prosecutor Sunil Kumar raise...
09/10/2026
Jammu, October 08 (KIP)-The Crime Branch (Economic Offences Wing), Jammu, has filed chargesheet in the Ld. Court of 13 FC Jammu against siblings Poonam Sharma and Akash Sharma both R/o Janipur, Jammu in connection with case FIR No. 08/2026 u/s 420, 468, 120-B, 201 RPC and Sec 10, 24 of Emigration Act 1983 registered at Police Station Crime Branch (EOW) Jammu.
A written complaint was lodged by Jaspal Singh R/o Digiana, Jammu against Poonam Sharma R/o Janipur, Jammu alleged wherein that the co...
08/10/2026
Jammu, October 08 (KIP)-As part of the ongoing ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’, dedicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years of public service and service to the nation, students of Srijan International School, Jammu, showcased their creativity and patriotic spirit by creating a beautiful and colourful Rangoli reflecting the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’.
BJP J&K President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma, accompanied by MLA Chandra Prakash Ganga, and MLA Dr Devinder Kumar Manyal graced the occa...
08/10/2026
Akhnoor, October 08 (KIP)-— Marking a significant outreach in grassroots healthcare, the People’s Hut Foundation, in collaboration with the Indian Army, successfully organized a comprehensive two-day multidisciplinary medical camp themed "Sehat Mela" at Sangha Auditorium, Akhnoor. The outreach received an overwhelming response from the border region, registering a total footfall of 939 beneficiaries, including local villagers, Indian Army veterans, and serving personnel.
The mega camp ...