16/10/2026
Srinagar, October 16 (KIP)- The Alumni Association of NIT Srinagar, in collaboration with the Office of the Dean of Alumni and International Affairs, organised an Alumni Back to Campus (ABC) Programme featuring distinguished alumnus Dr. Ing Ubaid Manzoor, Project Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials, Germany.
The programme was hosted by Prof M. A. Shah, Dean of Alumni and International Affairs, along with Ms. Toyiba, Joint Secretary-II of the Alumni Associa...
16/10/2026
Srinagar, October 15 (KIP)-The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar organised a cyber security awareness session for mathematics students, research scholars and teaching and non-teaching staff, focusing on safe digital practices and prevention of cyber fraud.
The session, conducted by Dr Atendra Kumar, (Assistant Prof. Mathematics) covered key aspects of cyber hygiene, phishing attacks, password security, social engineering, data protection and responsible use of digital platfor...
16/10/2026
Awantipora, October 15 (KIP)-The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organised the national-level Film Festival 2026 on Thursday. The festival brought together aspiring filmmakers and students from diverse educational institutions to celebrate cinema and creative storytelling.
As many as 27 short films and documentaries were screened on the occasion, of which 22 were shortlisted for the competition among school, colle...
16/10/2026
Srinagar, October 15 (KIP)-Avny Lavasa, Secretary, Tourism Department, who is also the Chief Executive of Royal Springs Golf Course Srinagar, conducted her first review meeting at the Royal Springs Golf Course, Srinagar, to assess the overall functioning, operational efficiency, and maintenance of the facilities at the prestigious Golf Course.
During the visit, the Chief Executive, accompanied by the Secretary RSGC, and the allied team, undertook a comprehensive inspection of the golf cour...
16/10/2026
Srinagar, October 15 (KIP)-Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, has extended heartiest congratulations to the master artisan Rafiq Ahmed Sofi of Eidgah, Srinagar, on being conferred with the National Award 2025 in the Hand-Knotted Carpet category by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
Sofi is the sole awardee from Jammu & Kashmir in this category for 2025, winning it for a carpet that features intricate floral motifs, traditional architectural patterns and calligrap...
16/10/2026
Srinagar, October 15 (KIP)-The Committee on Environment of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, under the Chairmanship of MLA Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami, today conducted an extensive visit to Anchar Lake and its adjoining areas to assess the measures being undertaken by the Government for conservation, restoration and pollution control of the lake besides identifying further interventions required for its effective protection and sustainable management.
Members of the Committee, inc...
16/10/2026
Srinagar, October 15 (KIP)- The JKAS Joint Foundation Course for the Officer Trainees Batch - 2024 was inaugurated today at J&K IMPARD Main Campus, Srinagar by the Director General J&K IMPARD, Rahana Batul.
The programme marked the commencement of the Foundation Course, aimed at providing newly recruited civil servants with essential administrative knowledge, professional competencies, and an understanding of the principles of good governance, public service delivery, and ethical conduct....
14/10/2026
Srinagar, October 14 (KIP)-J&K Police in Kulgam successfully recovered a stolen vehicle (Tata Mobile) bearing registration number JK03F1565, which was reported stolen on 12/10/2026.
In connection with the theft, an FIR had been registered at Police Station Kulgam. Acting on the matter, after strenuous efforts and by using all available means, the stolen vehicle was successfully traced and recovered from Tulinowpora, in the vicinity of GQ Public School. Further investigation in the case is ...
14/10/2026
Srinagar, October 14 (KIP)-Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested seven drug peddlers in separate operations in Anantnag, Baramulla and Bandipora and recovered contraband substances from their possession.
In Anantnag, Police Station Bijbehara intercepted a motorcyclist identified as Javaid Ahmad Mir son of Gh Hassan resident of Batigund Laribal. During checking, 2.08 kg of poppy straw was rec...
13/10/2026
Srinagar, October 13 (KIP)-Athar Amir Ul Shafi Khan, Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Jammu & Kashmir, today chaired a comprehensive introductory review meeting to evaluate ongoing performance, financial progress, human resource frameworks, and healthcare infrastructure across the Union Territory.
Reviewing annual financial planning, resource allocations, and fund utilization patterns, the Mission Director emphasized transparent and efficient fund management to support ro...
13/10/2026
Srinagar, October 13 (KIP)-The Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), Srinagar, today successfully concluded the Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESDP) under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme at the Govt. College for Women, M.A Road, Srinagar.
The program was organised in collaboration between JKEDI and Govt. College for Women, M.A Road, Srinagar at the district level.
The 20-day training programme drew an enthusiastic ...
13/10/2026
Srinagar, October 13 (KIP)-Police in Baramulla have solved a theft case reported at Police Station Baramulla, recovering the stolen earrings through effective investigation, technical analysis and CCTV footage.
On 12/10/2026, Police Station Baramulla received a written complaint from Fayaz Ahmad Khan, a resident of Kanlibagh, Baramulla, regarding the disappearance of his wife’s earrings from their residence on October 4, 2026, when the family was away in Srinagar.
Accordingly, FIR No. 1...
13/10/2026
Srinagar, October 13 (KIP)-Police in Baramulla have solved a theft case reported at Police Station Baramulla, recovering the stolen earrings through effective investigation, technical analysis and CCTV footage.
On 12/10/2026, Police Station Baramulla received a written complaint from Fayaz Ahmad Khan, a resident of Kanlibagh, Baramulla, regarding the disappearance of his wife’s earrings from their residence on October 4, 2026, when the family was away in Srinagar.
Accordingly, FIR No. 1...
13/10/2026
Srinagar, October 13 (KIP)-Recognising the contribution of educators and institutions in shaping the academic future of Jammu and Kashmir, Grand Edu Confluence 2026, organised by SKIE Classes at Parraypora, Srinagar, brought together the Education Minister, legislators, prominent educationists and school leaders to discuss educational development, institutional collaboration and student welfare.
More than 200 school leaders were honoured with appreciation certificates and mementos for th...
13/10/2026
Ganderbal, October 13 (KIP)- Department of English, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), on Monday started a three-day online international conference “From Words to Worlds: English Language and Literatures – Reimagining Margins, Ecologies and Digital Futures.”
Prof. Sandhya Tiwari, Professor and Head, Department of English, and Convener of the conference, delivered the welcome address and presented the concept note. Explaining the rationale behind the conference title, she said th...
12/10/2026
Srinagar, October 12(KIP)- Minister for Social Welfare, Education, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, chaired the 31st meeting of Board of Directors of the Jammu & Kashmir Womens' Development Corporation (JKWDC) Limited at SKICC, today.
The meeting was attended by Secretary, Social Welfare Dr. Doifode Sagar Dattatray; Managing Director JKWDC, Purnima Mittal representatives of Planning & Finance Departments, J&K and Apex Corporations from New Delhi.
During the meeting, the Boa...
12/10/2026
Srinagar, October 12(KIP)- The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), is organising the national-level Film Festival 2026 on October 15. The Film Festival shall be held at the Lal Ded Auditorium of the IUST Main Campus.
The film festival shall feature screening of short films and documentaries, panel discussion of experts and also a competition among school, college and university students for the best film awards to be ju...
12/10/2026
Srinagar,October 12 (KIP)-The Humanity Welfare Organisation Helpline (HWOHL), in association with the University of Kashmir and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), organised the Wheelchair Users and Persons with Visual Disabilities Conclave 2026 at the University of Kashmir on Sunday. The conclave was held under the theme “Breaking Barriers, Building Inclusion: Empowering Wheelchair Users Through Sport, Awareness and Financial Inclusion.”
The programme aimed to promote acces...
12/10/2026
Anantnag, October 11 (KIP)-An Udyam Jagriti programme under Mission YUVA was organised for Retired Soldiers and Widows Parivaar of District Anantnag to sensitise them about the scheme and apprise them of the opportunities available for establishing sustainable self employment ventures.
The programme witnessed the participation of Team Sainik Welfare Srinagar, Lead District Manager (LDM), Anantnag, Employment Officer, Career Counselling Officer, SBDU/BHD Anantnag, and officials from the Emp...
12/10/2026
Srinagar, October 11 (KIP)-The Government College of Education (Institute of Advanced Studies in Education), Cluster University Srinagar, celebrated World Mental Health Day 2026 in the College Auditorium.
The programme aimed to raise awareness about the importance of mental health, promote emotional well-being, and encourage students to develop a supportive and empathetic attitude towards individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
The programme was organised under the guidance...
10/10/2026
Jammu, October 10(KIP)- Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FS&CA), Information Technology (IT), Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, today laid foundation stones for five important infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening the rural connectivity, improving veterinary healthcare and addressing the developmental needs of local communities.
The projects included construction of road connecting New Mattoo with Old Mattoo, road from Panjtoot...
10/10/2026
Frisal, October 10(KIP)- ducation, Social Welfare, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today inaugurated Multipurpose Indoor Sports Hall at Government Degree College (GDC), Frisal.
The occasion marked a significant milestone in the college’s efforts to promote sports, physical fitness and the holistic development of students with the facility coming up at the estimated cost of Rs.1.94 crore.
The ceremony was attended by MLA Devsar Peerzada Feroze Ahmad Shah, Secretary...
10/10/2026
Srinagar, October 10(KIP)-Chief Justice High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Dr. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati, today interacted with judicial officers in the Conference Hall of the District Court Complex, Srinagar, and later attended a felicitation programme organised by the Kashmir Advocates Association.
During the interaction with judicial officers, Chief Justice emphasised the importance of discharging judicial responsibilities fearlessly, compassionately and with unwavering com...