09/05/2026
Srinagar, May 09(KIP)-J&K BJP led by its General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul celebrated the oath-taking ceremony of the newly formed BJP Government in West Bengal at Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar, terming it a historic mandate for development, peace, security, and good governance in the eastern state.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from party leaders and workers who distributed sweets, and congratulated the BJP leadership, expressing confidence that the new government w...
09/05/2026
Ganderbal, May 08 (KIP)- Dr. Somdev Bhardwaj, organizing secretary, Vigyan Bharati (North India), delivered an insightful lecture on “Indian Knowledge Tradition and Earth Conservation” at the Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir).
Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravindar Nath, along with faculty members, research scholars, and students were present during the lecture held on “World Earth Day.”
In his address, Dr. Bhardwaj highlighted that the world today is confronting challenges such as ...
09/05/2026
Srinagar, May 08(KIP)- Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of various ongoing developmental projects being executed by the Education, Health and Social Welfare departments across Jammu and Kashmir.
During the meeting, the Minister conducted a detailed department-wise review and assessed project monitoring mechanisms, fund utilization and inter-departmental coordination to...
07/05/2026
Srinagar, May 07 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today conducted an on-site inspection of the ongoing upgradation and renovation works at Vicharnag Temple and Khankah-e-Naqshband Sahib (RA) being executed under the Heritage Conservation Scheme of the Government to preserve the rich cultural, spiritual and architectural heritage in the District.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Chie...
07/05/2026
Awantipora, May 07(KIP)-The Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction (CDRR), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), in collaboration with the Office of the Proctor and the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Club, organised a hands-on workshop on disaster preparedness today.
The event, titled “Enhancing Fire Safety Skills,” focused on practical emergency response and fire suppression techniques. The initiative aimed to strengthen fire preparedness and risk reduction awareness amon...
07/05/2026
Srinagar, May 07(KIP)-In preparation for the forthcoming Eid-ul-Adha celebrations, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg on Thursday convened a high-level meeting to review and finalize arrangements for the smooth and peaceful observance of the festival across the Kashmir Division.
During the meeting, the Divisional Commissioner directed the KPDCL officers, to ensure uninterrupted power supply at prominent religious shrines including Hazratbal Shrine, Kalashpora, Jenab Sahab Soura,...
07/05/2026
Srinagar, May 07(KIP)-The Jammu & Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a Disproportionate Assets (DA) case against Zafar Iqbal-KAS, Chief Accounts Officer, S/O Mir Hussain R/O Gursai, Mendhar, Poonch, residing at Bathindi, Jammu and presently posted in the office of Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, J&K, Srinagar.
The case was registered following a Secret Verification conducted by the ACB into allegations that the accused public servant had accumulated huge assets dis...
07/05/2026
Awantipora, May 07(KIP)-Syed Mantaqui Memorial College of Nursing and Medical Technology (SMMCN&MT), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), in collaboration with the Urban Health Training Centre Brakpora (PHC Brakpora, Anantnag), organised a Dental Health Screening and Awareness Programme at Brakpora, Anantnag, as part of its ongoing community outreach initiatives.
Coordinated by Outreach Coordinator Ms. Mubashir Bashir, the programme aimed to promote oral health awareness ...
07/05/2026
Ganderbal, May 06(KIP)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a meeting to review arrangements for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 along the Baltal axis.
At the outset, a detailed review of security arrangements was conducted with the Police Department. Directions were given to finalize deployment locations, checkpoints and frisking points, with directions for installation of security scanners at key entry points in the base camp.
The Border Roads Organis...
07/05/2026
Srinagar, May 06(KIP)- Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today inspected the ongoing construction of a new building for upgradation of the Surgery, Medicine and Radiology departments at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar.
During the inspection, he emphasized the importance of timely completion of the project and strict adherence to quality standards. He stated that the upgradation of these key departments will significantly strengthen the healthcare infrastructure and enhan...
07/05/2026
Awantipora, May 06(KIP)-The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), marked World Press Freedom Week by organising a street theatre performance on campus.
Through engaging storytelling, the performance highlighted the growing challenges of misinformation, sensationalism, and the rapid spread of unverified content on digital platforms. Titled “News or Noise?”, the play was performed by media students of IUST and directed ...
07/05/2026
Ganderbal, May 06(KIP)- The five-day workshop on “Research Ethics and Publication,” organized by the School of Education (SoE), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), concluded at Tulmulla Campus here. The event brought together around 120 scholars from various universities across the country in a blended mode.
Addressing the participants, Prof. Shahid Rasool, Dean Academic Affairs, reflected on the global landscape of higher education and research, drawing attention to the practices...
07/05/2026
Awantipora, May 06 (KIP)- The Department of Mathematical Sciences, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), recently organised a programme on “Count Data and Claim Frequency Models in Insurance: Classical GLM and Artificial Neural Network Approach (ANN).”
The session was delivered by Dr. Deepesh Bhati, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Statistics, Central University of Rajasthan, who highlighted modern statistical techniques and machine learning approaches for ...
05/05/2026
Srinagar, May 05 (KIP)- As a follow-up to the Budget Announcements for implementation during 2026–27, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat here to fast-track implementation of key Budget initiatives, with a focus on timely delivery of welfare measures for the people of Jammu & Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary; Ministers Sakina Itoo, Javed Rana, Javid Dar and Satish Sharma; Advisor to the ...
05/05/2026
Srinagar, May 05 (KIP)-In its relentless crackdown against drug trafficking and the narcotics ecosystem, police in Anantnag has taken another major action against proceeds of drug crime by attaching immovable property belonging to a notorious drug peddler under the provisions of the NDPS Act.
Police Station Srigufwara, acting under Section 68(F) of the NDPS Act, attached one single-storeyed residential house with an estimated market value of approximately ₹85 lakhs, belonging to Imtiyaz Ahm...
05/05/2026
Srinagar, May 05 (KIP)- In a major offensive against drug trafficking and the narcotics ecosystem, Police in Anantnag launched simultaneous Narco Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs) at 20 identified locations across the district targeting suspected drug kingpins, peddlers, facilitators, and individuals linked with narcotics networks.
The coordinated operations were carried out by multiple police teams under the supervision of senior officers as part of the police’s intensified and sustain...
05/05/2026
Awantipora, May 05(KIP)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) reaffirmed its commitment to addressing pressing social challenges by hosting the second day of a two-day workshop on “Drug-Free Society: Call for Collective Action.” The programme, through its multiple sessions, brought together a wide spectrum of stakeholders including representatives from the administration, religious leaders, NGOs, academia, and civil society, coordinating a comprehensive and inclusive dialo...
04/05/2026
Shopian, May 04 (KIP)- Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today conducted an extensive tour of Zainapora Constituency in Shopian district to assess the progress of ongoing development projects across Chitragam, Zainapora and adjoining areas.
During the visit, the Deputy Chief Minister inspected the ongoing construction of a vital 45-meter span bridge on the Sugan–Chitragam–Zainapora road.
The Deputy Chief Minister was accompanied by Chief Engineer PMGSY Ashwani Kumar, Additional...
04/05/2026
Ganderbal, May 04 (KIP)- A high-level preparatory meeting was today convened here under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore to review and finalise arrangements for the annual Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela 2026, scheduled for 22nd June, 2026.
Reviewing the preparedness, the DC noted that the mela witnessed a footfall of more than 15000 devotees in 2025 and said that adequate arrangements should be put in place this year to cater large gatherings. Devotees are e...
04/05/2026
Ganderbal, May 04 (KIP)- Under the vision of Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan @ 100 Days, schools across District Ganderbal today transformed into centres of awareness, reflection and collective awakening through a series of counselling sessions on mental health and emotional well-being.
The initiative witnessed the active participation of nearly 37,000 students, teachers and parents, sending a strong message that a healthy mind forms the cornerstone of a progressive and harmonious society.
During the...