Kashmir News

Mehbooba Mufti Reaches Out to J&K Leaders

02/06/2026
Srinagar, June 02 (KIP)- PDP President Mehbooba Mufti has written to a broad spectrum of political and civil society leaders across Jammu and Kashmir, urging them to come together for a joint and coordinated outreach to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. In her letter, Mufti reached out to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, BJP Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, JKPCC President Tariq Hameed Karra, CPI(M) leader Mohd. Yousuf Tarigami, People’s Conference Chairman S...

Ashok Koul emphasizes ideological commitment and organizational strength

02/06/2026
Srinagar, June 02 (KIP)-BJP District Srinagar organized a District-Level Training Camp at Church Lane, Srinagar, as part of the ongoing Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Prashikshan Mahabhiyan-2026. Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), J&K BJP, addressed the session on the topic “Vichar Parivar.” JK Waqf Board Chairperson Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi, J&K BJP State Secretaries Mudasir Wani and Arif Raja, Prabhari Srinagar Dr. Shahnaz Ganai, and District President Srinagar Adv. Sheikh Salman we...

IUST Sports Festival 2026 Inaugurated; Major Sports Infrastructure Announced

02/06/2026
Awantipora, June 02 (KIP)-The Sports Festival 2026, featuring Inter-Departmental Tournaments for Men and Women, was inaugurated at the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), marking the beginning of a vibrant sporting event aimed at promoting sportsmanship, student engagement, and the message of a drug-free society. The festival was inaugurated at the University's Synthetic Athletics Track by Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary (IAS), Commissioner/Secretary, Youth Services & Sports ...

CM seeks Union Civil Aviation Minister’s intervention for timely transportation of Haj pilgrims’ baggage

02/06/2026
Srinagar, June 01 (KIP)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has written to Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, seeking urgent intervention to facilitate the timely and concurrent transportation of baggage belonging to Haj pilgrims returning to Jammu and Kashmir from Saudi Arabia. In his communication, the Chief Minister highlighted the difficulties being faced by returning Haj pilgrims due to delays in the transportation of their checked-in baggage. He noted that owing to...

CM Omar Abdullah engages with public representative

02/06/2026
Srinagar, June 01 (KIP)- Several public representatives and delegations today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his Public Services and Outreach Office (Raabita) here and discussed a range of constituency-specific and sectoral issues. Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from Ladakh, Haji Mohammad Hanifa, called on the Chief Minister along with delegations representing employees of the Power Development Department serving in Ladakh and members of the Private School Association of Kargi...

J&K Police Demolishes Property of Notorious Drug Peddler in Anantnag

02/06/2026
Srinagar, June 01 (KIP)-In a significant action against the drug menace, police in Anantnag, in coordination with the civil administration, demolished a commercial structure belonging to a notorious drug peddler in the Batengoo area of Anantnag. The action was carried out against Nazir Ahmad Dar son of Gh. Ahmad Dar resident of Batengoo, who is involved in narcotics-related activities. During the operation, one shop structure situated at Batengoo and belonging to the said drug peddler was ...

Anti-Drug Enforcement Drive Continues in Sopore under Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan

02/06/2026
Jammu, June 01 (KIP)-In continuation of the ongoing anti-drug enforcement drive under the 100-Day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, police in Sopore carried out action against the wild growth of narcotic plants in the jurisdiction of Police Post Putkha. On receipt of credible information regarding the presence of wild cannabis (bung) at village Choora, a joint team comprising officials from Police, Excise and Revenue Departments conducted a destruction drive at the said location. During...

Police Destroys Illegally Cultivated Cannabis Crop in Bijbehara, Anantnag, Case Registered

02/06/2026
Srinagar, June 01 (KIP)-Continuing its sustained efforts against narcotics and illegal cultivation of contraband substances, police in Anantnag destroyed illegally cultivated cannabis crop in the Bijbehara area and registered a case under the NDPS Act. Acting on credible information, a police team from Police Post Sangam received inputs that one Gulzar Ahmad Mir son of Gh. Nabi Mir resident of Batpora Marhama had illegally cultivated cannabis plants on his privately owned land situated a...

NIT Srinagar hosts seminar on strengthening social harmony through higher education

02/06/2026
Srinagar, June 01 (KIP)-A seminar on “Fostering Social Harmony through Community Participation in Higher Education Institutes: A Discourse” was organized at the New Guest House, NIT Srinagar, by the Department of Physics in collaboration with Vidya Bharti Uchcha Shiksha Sansthan, Jammu Kashmir Ladakh Prant. The seminar brought together academicians, researchers, and students to deliberate on the role of higher educational institutions in promoting social harmony, community participation, a...

CUKashmir’s Maths Deptt holds guest lecture

02/06/2026
Ganderbal, June 01 (KIP)-Department of Mathematics, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), organised a special lecture on “"AI x Ancient Wisdom: The Civilizational Key to Viksit Bharat@2047" here on Monday. Introducing the theme, Dr. Haribhau R Bhapkar, HoD Mathematics and NEP-2020 Nodal officer, welcomed the expert guest, Dr. Rishi Bhatnagar and said “The Department of Mathematics is continuously striving for academic excellence by organizing a wide array of programmes. Our initiative...

BOPEE conducts Pharmacy Common Entrance Test

31/05/2026
Srinagar, May 31 (KIP)-The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (J&K BOPEE) today conducted the Common Entrance Test (CET) for B-Pharmacy and D-Pharmacy courses for the academic session 2026-27 at Jammu and Srinagar Centres. The test was conducted at the University of Kashmir, Srinagar, in the Kashmir division and the Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, in the Jammu division, with 1684 candidates appearing from across Jammu and Kashmir. To ensure ...

Speaker inaugurates NTPHC at Challyan; emphasises easy access to essential amenities

31/05/2026
Budgam, May 31 (KIP)-In a major boost to the local healthcare infrastructure, Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today formally inaugurated a New Type Primary Health Centre (NTPHC) at Challyan, Chrari-Sharief constituency. The Speaker underscored that NTPHC is set to significantly augment the medical services in the area, bringing quality healthcare directly to the doorsteps of the local population. Following the inauguration, the Speaker addressed a large...

DC Anantnag attends ongoing Holy Adhikmas Kumbh at Mattan, Interacts with devotees

31/05/2026
Anantnag, May 31 (KIP)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, today visited Mattan and attended the ongoing Holy Adhikmas Kumbh 2026 alongside the representatives of Shri Martand Tirath Trust (SMTT) and a large congregation of devotees. The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Tariq Ahmad Malik, Tehsildar Mattan, senior officers of line departments and other concerned officials. Notably, the month long religious congregation wh...

SMC bids farewell to four Senior Officers on their Superannuation

31/05/2026
Srinagar, May 31 (KIP)-Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) today organised a farewell ceremony in honour of four of its senior officers on their superannuation after years of dedicated service. The officers who retired from service include Joint Commissioner (Works) Shafat Ahmad Khan, Chief Sanitation Officer Mudasir Ahmad Banday, Executive Engineer Nisar Ahmad Wangoo, and Executive Engineer Mushtaq Ahmad Nowshehri. The function was presided over by Commissioner SMC, Faz Lul Haseeb, a...

Srinagar Police accords warm send-off to retiring officers

31/05/2026
Srinagar, May 31 (KIP)-Srinagar Police organized a farewell ceremony at the District Police Headquarters, Srinagar, to honour five Retiring officers for their dedicated service to the Jammu and Kashmir Police. The officers who superannuated include; Sr. PO Mohd Shafi Baba, SI Gulzar Ahmad Shah, SI Shagoof Ahmad Khan, SI Abdul Hamid Sheikh and HC Ali Mohd Bhat. All the officers have rendered long years of sincere, dedicated, and commendable service to the department. Senior Superintendent ...

J&K Police bids warm farewell to IPS Officer on completion of district practical training in Shopian

31/05/2026
Srinagar, May 31 (KIP)- J&K Police in Shopian organized a warm farewell function in honour of IPS Officer Chaitanya Giri on the successful completion of his District practical training and tenure as Station House Officer (SHO), Police Station Shopian. The farewell ceremony was held at the District Police Headquarters Shopian and was attended by senior civil and police officers including the Deputy Commissioner Shopian and Additional Deputy Commissioner Shopian. The event was marked by hear...

LoP Sunil Sharma says Omar Abdullah won’t resign even as executive councilor

31/05/2026
Srinagar, May 31 (KIP)-Ahead of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s meeting with NC legislators on Wednesday, Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma on Sunday said that the Chief Minister would not resign even from the position of executive councillor, as long as his protocol remains intact. Sharma said Omar Abdullah would accept any status for Jammu and Kashmir- even below that of a Union Territory -provided his protocol remains intact. “Remember my prediction: no one, even from the next g...

CM Omar backs innovation, mentorship as SANGAM-3.0 begins at NIT Srinagar

30/05/2026
Srinagar, May 30(KIP)-Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, on Saturday extended his greetings as the two-day global alumni reunion SANGAM-3.0 commenced at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, expressing confidence that the initiative would promote innovation, mentorship, collaboration and knowledge-sharing while contributing to the academic and professional growth of the institution and the region. Organised by the Office of Dean Alumni and International Affairs in...

Health Minister convenes grievances redress camp

30/05/2026
Puklwama, May 30(Scoop News)-Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today convened a public grievances redress camp at Circuit House Pulwama. The event was attended by MLA Pampore Justice Hasnain Masoodi, MLA Zainapora Showkat Hussain Ganie, Programme Officer ICDS, Chief Medical Officer Pulwama, Assistant Commissioner Development Pulwama, Executive Engineers of R&B, PHE and other line departments besides officers from the Health, Education and ...

Omar Abdullah meets family of minor girl brutally murdered in Budgam, promises justice

27/05/2026
Budgam, May 26 (KIP)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited the family of the minor girl who was brutally murdered on Sunday morning. The Chief Minister visited the bereaved family at their residence in Galwanpora village of Budgam district and offered words of comfort and solidarity during this hour of immense grief. Expressing profound sorrow over the tragic loss of the child, the Chief Minister conveyed his deepest condolences to the family and assured them that the government s...

Mehbooba Mufti Greets People on Eid Al-Adha

26/05/2026
Srinagar, May 26 (KIP)- In a heartfelt message on the eve of Eid Al-Adha, Mehbooba Mufti extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu & Kashmir and the Muslim Ummah across the world, praying that the sacred occasion brings peace, compassion and relief to every household. She said Eid Al-Adha is not merely a festival of celebration, but a reminder of the values of sacrifice, patience, humility and unwavering faith. “The spirit of Eid teaches us to stand by the distressed, care for the und...

JKCCC Chairman Jeelani Purza Extends Warm Eid-ul-Adha Greetings

26/05/2026
Srinagar, May 26 (KIP)- On the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, J&K Contractors Coordination Committee, Chairman Ghulam Jeelani Purza, has conveyed his warmest greetings and best wishes to the people of Jammu & Kashmir and the entire Muslim Ummah. In his eid greetings message, Jeealani Purza prayed that this blessed festival may bring peace, happiness, prosperity and countless blessings to every family. He said Eid-ul-Adha symbolizes the spirit of sacrifice, devotion, compassion, brotherhoo...

Hakeem Yaseen extends Eid-ul-Azha greetings, prays for peace and prosperity

26/05/2026
Srinagar, May 26 (KIP)- President of the People's Democratic Front and former minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Tuesday extended warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, praying for peace, prosperity, and communal harmony across Jammu and Kashmir and the country. In his Eid message, Hakeem Yaseen said that Eid-ul-Azha symbolizes the values of sacrifice, compassion, brotherhood, and devotion to Almighty Allah. He urged people to follow the teachings of Islam in...

Hakeem Yaseen extends Eid-ul-Azha greetings, prays for peace and prosperity

26/05/2026
Srinagar, May 26 (KIP)- President of the People's Democratic Front and former minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Tuesday extended warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, praying for peace, prosperity, and communal harmony across Jammu and Kashmir and the country. In his Eid message, Hakeem Yaseen said that Eid-ul-Azha symbolizes the values of sacrifice, compassion, brotherhood, and devotion to Almighty Allah. He urged people to follow the teachings of Islam i...

CM Omar Abdullah meets legislators, Vice Chancellors and other delegations at Civil Secretariat

26/05/2026
Srinagar, May 25 (KIP)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met legislators, Vice Chancellors and various delegations at the Civil Secretariat here and discussed a wide range of issues concerning regional development, public welfare, higher education, healthcare and infrastructure. A delegation of Members of the Legislative Assembly comprising Javid Iqbal (Budhal), Muzaffar Iqbal Khan (Thanamandi), Choudhary Mohammed Akram (Surankote) and Iftikhar Ahmed (Rajouri) called on the Chief Ministe...

CM Omar Abdullah hands over regularisation orders to CPWs of School Education Department

26/05/2026
Srinagar, May 25 (KIP)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today handed over regularisation orders to Contingent Paid Workers (CPWs) of the School Education Department at Civil Secretariat function here. Minister for School Education Sakina Itoo was present on the occasion. Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Special Secretary School Education Ghulam Rasool Mir, Director School Education Kashmir Naseer Ahmed Wani and other senior officers of the concerned departmen...

Crackdown on poppy cultivation continues in Shopian

26/05/2026
Srinagar, May 25 (KIP)-Sustaining its intensified drive against the drug menace, Police in Shopian continued its crackdown on illegal narcotics cultivation by acting on specific intelligence regarding poppy cultivation in the Check Sideeqkhan Imamsahib area of the district. Acting promptly on the information, a police team from Police Station Imamsahib along with officials from Revenue Department reached the spot and detected illegal poppy cultivation on land belonging to Farooq Ahmad Da...

IUST Faculty Member Inducted into National Advisory Committee

26/05/2026
Awantipora, May 25 (KIP)- Dr. Tariq Ahmad Ganaie, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Food Technology, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), has been inducted as a Member of the Advisory Committee for the “Adaptation of National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC) for the Food and Beverage Sector” constituted by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. The committee has been constitute...

NIT Srinagar NCC Cadets Shine at ‘Run with Pride – Run for India’ event

24/05/2026
Srinagar, May 24 (KIP)-NCC cadets of National Institute of Technology Srinagar delivered an outstanding performance in the “Run With Pride – Run for India” event organised by the Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh Directorate NCC as part of #SNICSrinagar2026 on Sunday. Around 30 NCC cadets from NIT Srinagar participated in the 5-kilometre Unity Run held along the scenic Boulevard Road from Nishat Garden to SKICC, Srinagar. The event witnessed participation of nearly 500 NCC cadets from different p...

Sakeena Itoo visits Budgam victim’s family

24/05/2026
Budgam, May 24 (KIP)- Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today visited the bereaved family in Budgam to express solidarity and condolences following the tragic incident that has shaken the area. Interacting with the family members, the Minister conveyed deep sorrow over the unfortunate incident and assured them that the Government stands firmly with them during this difficult time. She said that all possible assistance and support from the ...