Kashmir News

Police Organizes Career Guidance Programme on Civil Services at Government Women’s College Anantnag

21/12/2024
Srinagar, December 21 (KIP)-Police in Anantnag in collaboration with Government Women’s College Anantnag, conducted a Career Guidance Programme titled “Civil Services as a Career and its Dynamics” to inspire and guide students towards pursuing careers in civil services. The event featured three newly inducted civil servants, Mr. Tarun Patnaik (IAS 2023), Ms. Swathi Patnaik (IAS 2023), and Mr. Saurabh Narendra (IPS 2023), who shared their journeys, insights, and practical advice on preparin...

Police facilitates PCPG meetings in Kulgam

20/12/2024
Srinagar, December 20 (KIP)- In its ongoing process to address the grievances of general public, Police in Kulgam facilitates PCPG meetings at Police Station Kulgam, DH Pora, Yaripora, Kund, Police Post Frisal, Navyug Tunnel and Neehama. These meetings were chaired by respective jurisdictional officers and were attended by respectable citizens including Market associations, Auqaf Bodies, Chowkidars, Numberdars, youth and other representatives of Sangus, Kaharwath, Town Kulgam, Kanjikullah, Ya...

KTMF President expresses concerns over ITMS E-Challan System Without Adequate Infrastructure

20/12/2024
Srinagar, December 20 (KIP)- The Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation (KTMF), President Mohammad Sadiq Baqal, has voiced serious concerns over the introduction of the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) and the e-challan system by the traffic department in Srinagar district. While acknowledging the need for modern traffic management solutions, Mr. Baqal emphasized that the implementation of this system must be preceded by adequate infrastructure and stakeholder engagement...

Info Deptt condoles with Ex- Jt. Director Inam ul Haq Siddiqui

20/12/2024
Srinagar, December 20 (KIP)- Information Department Kashmir today extended heartfelt condolences to former Joint Director Information Kashmir, Inam ul Haq Siddiqui over the demise of his father who passed away after a brief illness. On the occasion, the Officers and officials of the Department held a condolence meet and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and courage to the family to bear this irreparable loss. They also expressed solidarity and sympathy with Mr. Siddiqui at t...

Red Cross, First Aid awareness programme held at Govt Women Polytechnic College Srinagar

20/12/2024
Srinagar, December 20 (KIP)-December 20 (KIP)- A day-long Red Cross and first aid awareness programme was on Friday organized by J&K Red Cross for the students of Govt Polytechnic College Women Srinagar. Around 70 students, faculty members and Red Cross staffers participated. G.A Qureshi Honorary Treasurer was the chief guest on the occasion. In his introductory speech, Qureshi elaborated the role and noble mission of the Red Cross movement and the importance of First Aid for the youn...

MVD Anantnag takes action against violators to improve Road Safety

20/12/2024
Anantnag,December 20 (KIP)-In a bid to address the rising number of road accidents in the region, the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) Anantnag conducted a special Naka (checkpoint) operation at Khanabal and Mattan, today. The initiative, which follows the directives of the Transport Commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir, is part of ongoing efforts to enhance road safety across the valley. During the drive, a total of 80 vehicles were checked, resulting in the issuance of 28 challans for viola...

DC B’la chairs DLIC meeting to review implementation of PM- Vishwakarma scheme

20/12/2024
Baramulla,December 20 (KIP)-The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, Friday presided over a meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) here to assess the progress of the PM Vishwakarma scheme's saturation in the district. At the outset, the chair was provided a comprehensive overview of progress made with respect to the implementation of Vishwakarma scheme in the district. The DDC directed the officers to ensure the scheme's coverage in all v...

BSG plays key role in development of moral, ethical values of individuals: CUKashmir VC

19/12/2024
Ganderbal, December 19 (KIP)-Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath, Thursday said, that Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG) play a pivotal role in the development of moral and ethical values of individuals, helping them grow into responsible citizens of the country. “Its purpose lies not only in preparing youth for life’s challenges, but also in nurturing their potential to contribute positively towards the society,” Prof. A Ravinder Nath said, during an...

Interaction cum workshop on Eat Right Initiatives, FSS Regulation organized at BBIA Bhawan

19/12/2024
Jammu, December 19 (KIP)- Commissioner Food and Drugs Administration J&K Hashmat Ali Yatoo today attended One day interaction cum workshop on Eat Right Initiatives & FSS Regulation held here at BBIA Bhawan for Food Business Fraternity. The Commissioner interacted with member units, officials from ICDS and several other Departments. He also inaugurated the stalls put up by Agriculture Department, Horticulture Department, ICDS, Social Welfare Department and those by BBIA Member Units includ...

CEO SSCL inaugurates Intelligent Traffic Management System

19/12/2024
Srinagar, December 19 (KIP)-In a significant step towards modernizing urban management, Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) launched the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) through its Integrated Command & Control Centre (ICCC) located at HMT Zainakote. The system was inaugurated by Dr. Owais Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer of SSCL, with the aim of enhancing city governance through data-driven decision-making in daily operations and crisis response. The ICCC acts as a central h...

Congress holds strong protest over disrespectful remarks against Dr.B.R.Ambedkar

19/12/2024
Srinagar, December 19 (KIP)-The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Thursday held strong protests in various districts in Kashmir province and demanded resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah and apology for his disrespectful remarks against Dr.B.R. Ambedkar. The District Congress Committee Presidents led the protests in their respective districts amid raising slogans against Home Minister Amit Shah and the BJP for attempting to undermine the Indian Constitution. Wh...

CAIT Vice President(Kashmir Chapter) Waseem Afroz Khan Resigns From Basic Membership

19/12/2024
Srinagar, December 19 (KIP)-In a bold and unprecedented move, Waseem Afroz Khan, Vice President of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) Kashmir Chapter, has resigned from both his position and basic membership. In a strongly worded letter addressed to CAIT’s President, Farhan Kitab and its members, he criticized the chapter for misusing authority, lacking transparency, and failing to address the pressing concerns of Kashmir’s local business community. In his resignation letter, Mr...

2-days range level workshop on NDPS Act cases held at DPL Baramulla

19/12/2024
Srinagar, December 19 (KIP)- Two-days’ workshop on the narcotic drugs and psychotropic substance (NDPS) Act cases was held in association with Narcotic and Control Bureau (NCB), J&K at DPL Baramulla. The main motive is to provide the participants with in-depth understanding of the provisions, enforcement mechanism and practical application of the NDPS Act. The workshop was inaugurated by Deputy Inspector General of Police, North Kashmir Range Shri Maqsood-Ul-Zaman-IPS. GOs/ NGOs and prosecuti...

Burglary Case Solved Within 24 Hours and Stolen Property Recovered in Srinagar

19/12/2024
Srinagar, December 19 (KIP)-Srinagar Police solves burglary case within 24 hours and recovers stolen property. On December 17, 2024, taking cognizance of a written complaint by an individual namely Naseer Ah Bhat son of Ghulam Ahmad Bhat resident of Deviahangan Hawal that unknown thieves had broken into his house and stolen various items, including cash, PS Nowhatta registered case FIR No. 57/2024 under relevant sections of law and constituted a Special Investigation Team headed by SHO PS...

IUST Hosts Two-Day Health Screening and Awareness Camp on Non-Communicable Diseases

18/12/2024
Awantipora, December 18 (KIP)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) organized a two-day health screening and awareness camp in collaboration with the University Health Centre. Conducted under the IUST-PURSE project, the initiative aimed to raise awareness about non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and assess their prevalence among university employees, students, and scholars. The camp witnessed participation from faculty, non-teaching staff, security personnel, scholars, and...

GDC Ganderbal organizes poetry workshop

18/12/2024
Srinagar, December 18 (KIP)-The Department of English of Government Degree College, Ganderbal organised a poetry workshop in the conference hall of the college recently. The event started with a welcome address by head of the department of English, Prof. Marifat who while welcoming the guest speaker, the principal, the faculty and the students briefed about the purpose of the workshop which is to chisel the hidden talents of the students and provide a means of expressions to their ide...

One day training programme on National IED Data Management System

17/12/2024
Srinagar, December 17 (KIP)-A One-day training program on IED data management and post blast investigation was organized by Zonal Police Kashmir at PCR Kashmir in collaboration with officials of National Security Guards. The training program was inaugurated by IGP Kashmir & was attended by SSP Srinagar, SO to IGP Kashmir and other senior officers of Police Headquarters through virtual mode. The programme was also attended by the gazetted officers of all the district of Kashmir zone besides of...

Police arrests 03 gamblers in Srinagar; Stake money seized

17/12/2024
Srinagar, December 17 (KIP)- Police in Srinagar have arrested 03 gamblers and seized stake money from their possession. Acting on reliable information regarding the gambling activities, a police party of Police Station Bemina raided the specific location and arrested 03 gamblers. They have been identified as Ubaid Ahmad Mir son of Ab Razak Mir, Aamir Hameed Shooda son of Ab Hameed and Adil Ahmad Gashroo son of Bashir Ahmad, all residents of Arampora Qamarwari. Stake money of ₹11,460/-, pla...

Jt. Director Information Kashmir convenes meeting of Divisional & District Officers

17/12/2024
Srinagar, December 17 (KIP)-Joint Director Information Kashmir, Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari, convened an introductory and review meeting on Tuesday with the Heads of various units from the Divisional office and District Information offices in his office chamber, here. The meeting was attended by Deputy Director Information & PR, Ahsan ul Haq Chishti, Cultural Officer, Burhan Hussain; District Information Officers; Assistant Accounts Officer; and Section Officer. During the meeting, the Joint...

DDC Baramulla chairs DLC meeting; 1454 Applications approved under HADP

17/12/2024
Baramulla,December 17 (KIP)-The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa chaired a District Level Committee (DLC) meeting today at the meeting hall DC's office to review the implementation of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). The meeting approved 1454 applications under the HADP scheme, aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural practices and empowering the farming community in the district. During the meeting, a detailed review was carried out...

DC Srinagar chairs District Level Committee meeting of NCORD

17/12/2024
Srinagar, December 17 (KIP)-A meeting of District level Committee on NCORD was today held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex, here to curb the drug menace and tighten the noose against drug peddlers in Srinagar District. At the outset, DC took first hand appraisal from Officers of all line Departments and other stakeholders regarding the progress achieved in ongoing fight against the drug menace....

JKSA thanks PM Modi, EAM for timely Intervention in Evacuation of 40 Stranded Kashmiri Pilgrims from Syria

17/12/2024
Srinagar/Jammu, December 17 (KIP)-The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Monday expressed its heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for their prompt and effective intervention in the safe evacuation of over 40 Kashmiri pilgrims stranded in Syria amidst severe unrest. National Convenor of the Association, Nasir Khuehami, said, “We extend our deepest gratitude to the Prime M...

SSP Kulgam holds Police Community Partnership Group Meeting

16/12/2024
Srinagar, December 16 (KIP)-To foster collaboration and coordination for strong relationship with people and to listen their grievances, SSP Kulgam paid a visit to village Hallan a far-flung area of District Kulgam and held a PCPG (Police Community Partnership Group Meeting), attended by prominent persons/elderly people, youth and representatives of the Hallan and other adjacent areas. The participants while speaking on the occasion, highly appreciated the role and efforts of polic...

Surplus quantity of firewood placed at Sale Depots across Valley

16/12/2024
Srinagar, December 16 (KIP)-To satiate the demand for firewood, the Forest Department has placed surplus quantities of firewood at all sale depots across the Valley. This was stated by the Chief Conservator of Forests, Kashmir in a meeting chaired by Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri. The Div Com on Monday convened an urgent meeting to assess the availability of firewood in Valley to fetch the demand. Addressing the meeting, Div Com enjoined on Additional...

Police arrests bovine smuggler in Kulgam, rescues bovine animals

16/12/2024
Srinagar, December 16 (KIP)- In a major crackdown against bovine smuggling, police in Kulgam successfully foiled bovine smuggling attempt in the jurisdiction of PS Qazigund by arresting a bovine smuggler and rescued several bovine animals. A police party of Police Post Navayuga Tunnel at a checkpoint established at NHW Navayuga Tunnel intercepted one vehicle bearing registration number JK19A-7806. During checking, 39 Bovines were recovered from the said vehicle and the bovine smuggler wa...

JKSA seeks Omar Abdullah's intervention over harassment of Kashmiri Students in Mewar University

16/12/2024
Srinagar, December 16 (KIP)-The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association on Sunday called for the immediate and personal intervention of Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, to address the harassment and plight of Kashmiri students at Mewar University, Rajasthan. In a statement, the National Convenor of the Association, Nasir Khuehami, said that over 50 Kashmiri students have been facing severe challenges in the university's B.Sc. Nursing program due to the institution's failu...

Principal Secretary asks KPDCL to ensure strict adherence to power curtailment schedule

15/12/2024
Srinagar, December 15 (KIP)-Principal Secretary, Power Development Department (PDD), H. Rajesh Prasad, today had a review meeting regarding the status of power scenario in the Union Territory here at Civil Secretariat. “Ensure strict adherence to the power curtailment schedule besides avoiding unscheduled cuts,” the Principal Secretary asked the PDD officers. Present in the meeting were officers of KPDCL/JKPTCL including Mahmood Ahmad Shah, Managing Director KPDCL, Engineer Ruhai...

IUST organizes programmes aimed at fostering strong community connect

14/12/2024
Awantipora, December 14 (KIP)- A series of outreach and mentorship programs, as part of the university's efforts to promote academic growth, mentorship, and community engagement are being organized by IUST. In order to arrest the dropouts among school going children and motivate them to pursue higher education, IUST invites and facilitates school going students to visit various facilities and interact with faculty and scholars. Among other schools, students from PM Shri C.I. Dass School, A...

DDC Baramulla discusses implementation of DA-JUGA projects for Tribal communities

14/12/2024
Baramulla, December 14 (KIP)-The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa Saturday convened a meeting to discuss key projects under the Dharti Aaba Janjatya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JUGA), aimed at the holistic development of tribal areas in the district. The projects discussed during the meeting focused on enhancing infrastructure and providing better living conditions for students and tribal communities in the district. Key initiatives include the construction of ...

DC Srinagar chairs District Valuation Committee meet

14/12/2024
Srinagar, December 14 (KIP)-In order to finalize the process of revision of Market Value proposed for the year 2025, a meeting of District Valuation Committee was held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat here at Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex on Saturday. At the outset, the DC took a thorough review of the proposals submitted by the member of the Committee for revision of annual stamp duty rates and the market value of land, bui...