Kashmir News

Hakeem Yaseen welcomes ‘Nasha Mukt J&K’ campaign, seeks wider role for society

18/04/2026
Srinagar, April 17 (KIP)-President of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Front and former Cabinet Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Friday welcomed the launch of the 100-day “Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir” campaign announced by the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, terming it a much-needed and timely initiative to combat the growing menace of drug abuse in the Union Territory. Addressing the various delegations at party headquarters in Srinagar, Hakeem said the firm resolve expressed b...

SBDU, BHD Members imparted Capacity Building Training at IIM Jammu

18/04/2026
Jammu, April 17 (KIP)-To strengthen the implementation of Mission YUVA, a two-day capacity building training programme for members of the Small Business Development Units (SBDUs) and Business Help Desks (BHDs) was organized at Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu. The programme aimed at equipping the newly recruited field functionaries with the knowledge and tools required for effective facilitation, handholding and credit linkage of aspiring entrepreneurs under Mission YUVA. The ...

NIT Srinagar hosts Rajbhasha Saptah, organises various competitions

18/04/2026
Srinagar, April 17 (KIP)-The Rajbhasha Cell of National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Friday concluded the Rajbhasha Saptah, held from April 13 to 17, featuring a series of engaging activities and competitions on campus. As part of the week-long programme, various competitions, including Administrative Vocabulary and Essay Writing were organized for the ministerial staff to promote the use of Rajbhasha in official work. The events witnessed enthusiastic participation, with e...

IUST Signs MoU with CGG Hyderabad to Advance Governance and Policy Research

17/04/2026
Awantipora, April 17 (KIP)- The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Good Governance (CGG), Hyderabad, marking a significant step towards strengthening collaboration in the areas of good governance, public policy, and institutional capacity building. The MoU was formally exchanged by the Registrar, IUST, on behalf of the University, and Shri Ravi Gupta, IPS, Director General, CGG Hyderabad, in the presence of Ad...

Div Com Kashmir reviews progress of 60 MLD Noorbagh STP, other Key Projects

17/04/2026
Srinagar, April 17 (KIP)-Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today conducted a comprehensive review of the progress on the 60 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Noorbagh, along with other major ongoing projects being executed by the Urban Environmental Engineering Department (UEED) in Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo; Chief Engineer, KPDCL; Superintending Engineer, UEED; Executive Engineer, R&B; representatives from NBCC; and other...

Annual Urs of Hazrat Baba Hyder Reshi (RA) Commences in Anantnag

17/04/2026
Anantnag, April 17 (KIP)- The annual Urs of the revered saint Hazrat Baba Hyder Reshi, popularly known as Reshmol Sahab (RA), commenced today with religious fervour at the Ziyarat Sharief in Anantnag. As per long standing tradition, the Urs will be observed for a period of six days, attracting a large number of devotees from across the region. The first day marked the arrival of a number of devotees from different places who thronged the shrine to make prayers and pay their obesiance. ...

Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan

17/04/2026
Srinagar, April 16 (KIP)- Continuing its sustained drive under the ongoing “Nasha-Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan”, Police achieved major success in multiple operations carried out across the valley, leading to arrest of thirteen drug peddlers, and recovery of a significant quantity of contraband substances. In Anantnag, acting on specific information, a police party from Police Station Srigufwara conducted a raid at the residence of Nisar Ahmad Nadaf resident of Dachigam Srigufwara, and rec...

Hakeem Yaseen urges Centre to fulfil promise of Statehood to J&K

17/04/2026
Srinagar, April 16 (KIP)- President People's Democratic Front (PDF) and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Thursday urged the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister to fulfil the long-pending promise of restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, stating that several governance and developmental issues continue to affect the people due to the delay. In a statement issued here, Hakeem said that the restoration of statehood must be taken up on priority and implemented with “respect...

NIT Srinagar hosts high-level NASI lecture series on research careers

17/04/2026
Srinagar, April 16 (KIP)-The National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI), Chandigarh Extended Region Chapter, in collaboration with the Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, and Society for the Promotion of Science and Technology in India, on Thursday, organized an inspiring Special Lecture Series at NIT Srinagar. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, scholars, and faculty members from various institutions of Valley. The event wa...

Awareness programme on Anti-Ragging Laws held at GDC Ganderbal

17/04/2026
Srinagar, April 16 (KIP)- The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), in collaboration with Government Degree College (GDC) Ganderbal, successfully organized an awareness programme on Anti-Ragging Laws and Complaint Mechanisms on 16 April 2026 in the college conference hall. The programme was moderated by Dr. Jamsheeda Akhter, Head of the Department of Urdu and NSS Programme Officer, who ensured the smooth flow of the session. Prof Fouzia Fatima, principal of the college, in her addres...

Ashok Koul highlights Ambedkar’s enduring legacy of social justice and equality

16/04/2026
Srinagar, Jammu, April 16 (KIP)- Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), J&K BJP, paid rich tributes to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar while addressing a seminar held at Amar Singh Club in Srinagar. J&K BJP State General Secretary Mohammad Anwar Khan, J&K BJP State Secretaries Mudasir Wani and Arif Raja, Programme Incharge & Spokesperson Er. Sahil Bashir, along with other State Office Bearers and Senior Leaders, were present on the occasion. Ashok Koul, addressing party leaders and participa...

IGP Kashmir chairs Crime review meeting at PCR Kashmir

16/04/2026
Srinagar, April 15 (KIP)-IGP Kashmir Shri V.K. Birdi-IPS chaired a crime review meeting of Kashmir Zone at PCR Kashmir today. The meeting was attended by all the range DIsG, district SSsP, JDP ZPHQ and other senior officers. At the outset, IGP Kashmir conducted a comprehensive review of crime across the Kashmir Zone. This was followed by detailed presentations from district SSsP, who outlined the measures undertaken to curb criminal activities within their respective jurisdictions. Discuss...

J&K Police freezes 04 properties worth ₹2.25 crore in Anantnag

16/04/2026
Srinagar, April 15 (KIP)- In a major action against drug trafficking and its financial networks, J&K Police in Anantnag has frozen four residential properties under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act. The properties are linked to individuals allegedly involved in illicit narcotics trade in the district. The individuals whose properties have been frozen are identified as Rayees Ahmed Dar son of Ghulam Nabi Dar, Sabzar Ahmad Dar son of Mohammad Rajab Dar, Mudasir Ahmed Dar son of Abdul Rahim Dar, ...

Kashmir’s First Private University Project Gains Momentum As WathHarbour Unveils Vision

16/04/2026
Srinagar, April 15 (KIP)-In a bold initiative aimed at redefining the future of education in Jammu & Kashmir, the WathHarbour Foundation introduced its ambitious “Kashmir First Private University Project” at a grand event highlighted by a membership drive, campaign anthem launch, vision document unveiling, and a short film screening. The event witnessed participation from a distinguished gathering of leading academicians, education policymakers, prominent scholars, community leaders and ...

Ashok Koul calls for greater role of BJP Cells, Corporators in awareness of welfare schemes

15/04/2026
Srinagar, April 15 (KIP)-Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization) of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir, chaired two organizational meetings at Srinagar, engaging with the Incharge and Co-Incharges of ULB, Panchayat, and Cooperative Cells, as well as former corporators of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation. J&K BJP General Secretary Anwar Khan, Secretaries Arif Raja and Mudasir Wani, along with BJP All Cells Co-Incharge Billal Parray, State Co-Media Incharge Adv. Sajid Yousuf...

BJP J&K Announces Danish Bhat as State Spokesperson

15/04/2026
Srinagar, April 15 (KIP)-The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, has announced key organisational appointments with immediate effect, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening the party structure and enhancing grassroots outreach across the Union Territory. As per an official order issued by State General Secretary Mohd Anwar Khan, in consultation with Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and BJP J&K President Shri Sat Paul Sharma (CA), along with BJP General Secretary (...

NC Govt’s Liquor Policy Undermining Drug-Free J&K Mission: AIP

14/04/2026
Srinagar, April 14 (KIP)- AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has strongly praised Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for launching the “Drug-Free Jammu & Kashmir” campaign, calling it a decisive and timely initiative to safeguard the future of the youth. He said the mass movement reflects serious intent and leadership in addressing one of the most pressing challenges facing the region. In a statement, Inam Un Nabi said, “The initiative taken by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor deserves app...

CUKashmir commemorates Ambedkar Jayanti with webinar on ‘Ambedkar

14/04/2026
Ganderbal, April 14 (KIP)- Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) Tuesday commemorated the birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar with a special lecture (webinar), on “Ambedkar and the Question of Equality in India and Its Diasporic Contexts” the second in its ongoing week-long series of events that commenced on April 9. The event featured addresses by Vice Chancellor Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, invited keynote speaker Prof. Vikrant Kishor of the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China. D...

Ashok Koul chairs BJP organizational meet in Bandipora

14/04/2026
Bandipora, April 14 (KIP)-Jammu & Kashmir BJP General Secretary (Organization), Ashok Koul, chaired an organizational meeting with District Office Bearers, Constituency Presidents, and Morcha Presidents at the BJP Office Bandipora. District President Mudasir Farooq Jaan also addressed the meeting, which was convened to review party activities and strategize measures to further strengthen the party structure while expanding its outreach at the grassroots level. Ashok Koul, while addres...

Sat Sharma pays tributes to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in Jammu, Ashok Koul in Kashmir

14/04/2026
Jammu/Kashmir, April 14 (KIP)- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, led by its senior leaders paid heartfelt tributes to Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, organizing a series of programmes across the Union Territory to commemorate the life and legacy of the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. The main programme in Jammu was led by J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA), along with MLAs Vikram Randhawa, and Devyani Rana, and...

“Historic Private University Bill Will Transform J&K Into An Educational Hub

14/04/2026
Srinagar,April 14 (KIP)-In a landmark initiative aimed at reshaping the educational landscape of Jammu & Kashmir, the WathHarbour Foundation formally launched its ambitious proposed “Kashmir First Private University Project” during a grand event marked by a membership drive, release of a campaign anthem, unveiling of a comprehensive vision document and screening of a short film. The event witnessed participation from a distinguished gathering of leading academicians, education policymake...

Comm State Taxes chairs review meeting of Kashmir Division

13/04/2026
Srinagar,April 13 (KIP)- Commissioner State Taxes Department, P.K. Bhat today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the performance and progress of the department in the Kashmir Division. The meeting was attended by Additional Commissioners State Taxes (Adm. & Enf.) Kashmir, Parveez Ahmad Raina and State Taxes Officers of all Circles of Kashmir Division. The meeting focused on key agenda items, including year-on-year revenue realisation, action taken on reports generated b...

DC Srinagar visits Hajj House Bemina, takes onsite inspection of arrangements for pilgrims

13/04/2026
Srinagar, April 13 (KIP)- Ahead of the commencement of Hajj-26, Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo Saturday visited Hajj House Bemina to conduct an on the site inspection of preparations and arrangements for seamless departure of Hajj-2026 pilgrims. The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Joint Commissioner SMC, Nuzhat Khurshid, Additional CEO SCCL, Suhail ul Islam, SP West, Imtiyaz Ahmad, Chief Planning Offic...

IUST Hosts Alumni Engagement Programme

13/04/2026
Awantipora, April 13 (KIP)- Under the Alumni Connect initiative, the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Islamic University of Science and Technology organized an alumni engagement program on the theme “Research Methodology in Statistics & Mathematics.” The session was conducted by department alumnus Dr. Aamir Ahmad Dar, currently serving as a faculty member at Lovely Professional University. During the session, Dr. Dar shared valuable insights into research methodology, while also h...

IUST Promotes Experiential Learning Through Outreach Programme

13/04/2026
Awantipora,April 13 (KIP)- As part of academic outreach initiative, students from Government Degree College (GDC), Anantnag, visited the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), on Monday. During the visit, the students were given a comprehensive tour of the department’s I-Mac equipped Media Lab, Community Radio Station (CRS), Multimedia Studio, Smart Classroom and departmental library. The programme aimed at bridging t...

DIG SKR chairs review meeting on Crime & UAPA cases in Anantnag

13/04/2026
Srinagar, April 13 (KIP)- Deputy Inspector General of Police, South Kashmir Range, Javid Iqbal Matoo-IPS, chaired a comprehensive review meeting on crime and UAPA-related cases at the Conference Hall of DPO Anantnag. The meeting was attended by SSP Anantnag, Amod Ashok Nagpure-IPS, along with SP North Camp Aishmuqam, Rameez Raja, SO to DIG SKR Shri Syed Afaq, besides all SDPOs, DySPs PC's, and SHOs of the district. During the meeting, a detailed review of ongoing investigations in crim...

Police attach residential property acquired through proceeds of drug trade in Pulwama

13/04/2026
Srinagar, April 13 (KIP)- Continuing its intensified drive against drug trafficking, Police in Pulwama has attached a double storey residential house valued at ₹32,19,000 as per the valuation schedule of the R&B Department, 2022 in Lalhar area of Kakapora, belonging to a convicted narcotics offender. The action pertains to case FIR No. 42/2018 under section 8/22 of the NDPS Act registered at Police Station Kakapora. The property belongs to Ab Hamid Bhat @ Hamid Puj son of Mohd Ismail re...

Festival of Baisakhi would be harbinger of peace and prosperity: APSCC

13/04/2026
Srinagar, April 13 (KIP)-Expressing joy and happiness over the festival of Baisakhi the All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) has expressed hope that the festival of Baisakhi would be harbinger of peace and prosperity in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the world. In his message APSCC Chairman Jagmohan Singh Raina said that a festival like Baisakhi brings about happiness and joy among the people. Raina said such festive occasions provide a chance to the people of diff...

PSA Unanimously Elects G.N Var As Chief Patron; Grand Felicitation Ceremony Held In His Honour

12/04/2026
Srinagar, April 12 (KIP)-The Private Schools Association (PSA) organised a grand and historic felicitation ceremony in honour of its Founding President and now Chief Patron, Dr. G.N Var, in recognition of his unparalleled contributions to the private education sector in Jammu & Kashmir. On the occasion, G.N Var was accorded a warm and emotional welcome with garlands and bouquets, reflecting deep respect and admiration for his visionary leadership. Amid persistent requests and unanimous sup...

MD Mission YUVA Visits CIED–IUST Foundation at IUST Innovation Campus

12/04/2026
Awantipora,April 12 (KIP)-A high level delegation, led by Shri Harvinder Singh (IAS), Director Employment and Managing Director, Mission Yuva, Jammu & Kashmir, visited the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (CIED–IUST Foundation) at the IUST Innovation Campus, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST).Shri Harvinder Singh and members of the Mission Yuva delegation including Prof Muqbil Burhan, IIM Jammu,Mr Rashid Raina, KAS, interacted with Prof. A. H. Moon, D...