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Directorate of Agriculture Jammu Celebrates Mahila Kisan Diwas 2026

16/10/2026
Jammu, October 15 (KIP)-The Directorate of Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare, Jammu, today organised Mahila Kisan Diwas 2026 at Kisan Kendra, Farmer Training Centre (FTC), Talab Tillo, Jammu, to recognise the significant contribution of women farmers to agricultural development and promote their empowerment through sustainable livelihoods, entrepreneurship and value addition. The celebration assumes special significance in 2026, as the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has decl...

Directorate of Agriculture Jammu Celebrates Mahila Kisan Diwas 2026

16/10/2026
Jammu, October 15 (KIP)-The Directorate of Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare, Jammu, today organised Mahila Kisan Diwas 2026 at Kisan Kendra, Farmer Training Centre (FTC), Talab Tillo, Jammu, to recognise the significant contribution of women farmers to agricultural development and promote their empowerment through sustainable livelihoods, entrepreneurship and value addition. The celebration assumes special significance in 2026, as the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has decl...

Directorate of Agriculture Jammu Celebrates Mahila Kisan Diwas 2026

16/10/2026
Jammu, October 15 (KIP)-The Directorate of Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare, Jammu, today organised Mahila Kisan Diwas 2026 at Kisan Kendra, Farmer Training Centre (FTC), Talab Tillo, Jammu, to recognise the significant contribution of women farmers to agricultural development and promote their empowerment through sustainable livelihoods, entrepreneurship and value addition. The celebration assumes special significance in 2026, as the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has decl...

Director Tourism Social Activist releases Devotional Bhajan “Dera Padder Laya”

16/10/2026
Jammu, , October 15 (KIP)-Devotional bhajan “Dera Padder Laya,” presented by Vishal Music, was released today by Dr. Vikas Gupta, Director Tourism, Jammu, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Keshav Chopra, Social Activist and Chairman of Samvedna Society, attended the event as the Guest of Honour. Pankaj Sasan, JKAS, Deputy Director Tourism, Jammu; Vishal Sadhotra, JKAS, Assistant Director Tourism, Jammu; and Mamta Sharma, Deputy Director Tourism (Planning), were present as Special Gu...

DUJ Welcomes Supreme Court Notice to Delhi Police on Detention of Journalists

16/10/2026
New Delhi, October 15 (KIP)-The Delhi Union of Journalists (DUJ) welcomes the decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India on Oct 15, 2026 to issue notices to the Delhi Police and the Union Government on our writ petition challenging the illegal detention, harassment and seizure of devices of journalists covering the protests at Jantar Mantar on 10th and 11th October, 2026. Senior Advocate Mr. Chander Uday Singh appeared for the Delhi Union of Journalists before a Bench comprising C...

NIT Srinagar sensitises students, staff on Cyber threats

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 plat...

IUST’s Urdu Centre organises educational outreach program to University of Kashmir

14/10/2026
Awantipora, October 14 (KIP)-Centre for Promotion of Urdu Language and Literature, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organised its first educational outreach programme on Tuesday to explore the Main Campus of the University of Kashmir with an objective to familiarise students with the rich literary and cultural legacy of its Department of Urdu and other academic repositories. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Afshana, Head of the Centre. The students were warmly welco...

IIM Jammu releases first admission list for BBA (Hons.) programme at Leh Campus

13/10/2026
Leh, October 13 (KIP)- The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu has released the first admission list for its four-year Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) (Hons.) programme at the IIM Jammu Leh Campus, Ladakh, on October 12, 2026. The initiative marks a significant step towards expanding access to quality management education and creating new academic opportunities for students in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The programme, with an initial intake of 60 students for the acade...

Joint Director Agriculture Reviews Seed Distribution, Recovery and Reconciliation

13/10/2026
Jammu, October 13 (KIP)-Joint Director Agriculture (SLUB/Farms), Jammu, Shri Aman Jyoti Sharma, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting with district officers and field functionaries to assess the progress of seed distribution, recovery and reconciliation, along with activities related to mushroom cultivation, apiculture and spawn production. The meeting was attended by District Agriculture Officers, Area Development Officers, Assistant Entomologist, Seed Analyst Jammu. Divisional See...

DC reviews progress of ongoing developmental works in Udhampur District

13/10/2026
Udhampur, October 13 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Ananth Dwivedi today convened an introductory-cum-review meeting with officers of the line departments to assess the progress of ongoing developmental works and the implementation of government schemes. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh; PO Poshan Subash Dogra; Chief Planning Officer Uttam Singh; General Manager DIC Kishore Singh Katoch; ACR Dr. Umesh Shan and other senior district and sectoral off...

Prosecutors deliver landmark week: Murder conviction

13/10/2026
Jammu, October 13 (KIP)- The Prosecution Department of Jammu & Kashmir announced significant outcomes secured by its Prosecutors, reflecting their meticulous preparation, legal acumen and unwavering commitment to justice. In FIR No. 109/2022 of Police Station Batamaloo, the Additional Sessions Judge, Srinagar Farooq Ahmad Bhat, on 13 October 2026 convicted three accused persons namely Hafeeza Begum, Parveez Ahmad Dar and Shahnawaz Ahmad Dar under Sections 302 and 120-B IPC for the smothe...

DC Ganderbal chairs Introductory Meeting

13/10/2026
Ganderbal, October 13 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shreya Singhal, today chaired an introductory meeting with district and sectoral officers at the Conference Hall, Mini Secretariat Ganderbal, to review departmental functioning, discuss key priorities and strengthen inter departmental coordination for effective delivery of public services. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner interacted with the officers and took stock of the functioning of their respective departments,...

Two-day eye screening camp begins at NIT Srinagar

13/10/2026
Srinagar, October 13 (KIP)-The Medical Unit of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, in collaboration with Kashmir Eye Hospitals, organised a two-day Mega Eye Screening-cum-Awareness Camp at the institute’s Medical Unit on October 13 and 14. A total of 332 patients were examined and treated on the first day. The initiative aims to promote eye health awareness among students and encourage regular eye check-ups for the early detection and timely treatment of vision-related pro...

SSP Sopore Ms. Neha Jain IPS, holds introductory meeting

13/10/2026
Srinagar, October 13 (KIP)-Senior Superintendent of Police Sopore, Ms. Neha Jain IPS, today held an introductory meeting with officers of Police District Sopore at Conference Hall, Police Component Sopore. The meeting was attended by Addl. SP Sopore, SDPO Sopore, SDPO Rafiabad, DySP DAR Sopore, DySP PC Sopore, DySP PC Wadoora, all SHOs and Incharge Police Posts of Police District Sopore. At the outset of the meeting, officers welcomed and briefed the SSP about their respective jurisdict...

Major Action Against Drug Menace In Anantnag; 10 Drug Peddlers Arrested

12/10/2026
Srinagar, October 11 (KIP)-Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking, Police in Anantnag intensified naka checking, patrolling and surveillance across the district, resulting in the arrest of ten drug peddlers in separate operations and recovered huge quantity of contraband substances from their possession. A police party of Police Station Larnoo, during naka checking at Lessu, apprehended Mohd Iqbal Dangroo son of Mohd Rajab Dangroo resident of Lessu Branard. A bag conta...

NAJ Blasts Targeted Attacks on Media, Women Journos and Opposition

10/10/2026
New Delhi, October 10(KIP)- The National Alliance of Journalists (NAJ) in a statement from Delhi today, has cautioned against continued attacks on journalists, teachers, students, writers , trade unionists and leaders of various opposition parties targeting the capital and its neighborhood as anti-democratic and against the right of journalists to inform . Clear examples were available in Delhi today and its neighborhood while the Jantar Mantar area resembles a police state fortress. The jour...

BJP committed to addressing concerns of border residents

09/10/2026
Samba, October 09 (KIP)-Reaffirming the BJP’s commitment to strengthening its organizational network in border areas and addressing the concerns of border residents, BJP Jammu & Kashmir General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria emphasized the need to ensure that the benefits of Central Government schemes reach every eligible family living in border villages. Billawaria was speaking during a programme organized by the J&K BJP Border Cell, led by its State Convenor Akash Chopra, to anno...

Budgam Police felicitated for busting fake employment syndicate and digitisation of Beat Policing

09/10/2026
Srinagar, October 09 (KIP)-IGP Kashmir Shri Sujit Kumar Singh, IPS, distributed commendation certificates, appreciation letters and rewards to police personnel of District Budgam in recognition of their exemplary work and contribution towards effective policing. The event was held in the presence of DIG Central Kashmir Range Shri Rajiv Pandey, IPS. The recipients included SSP Budgam Shri Hariprasad KK, IPS; SDPO Magam Shri Ashrif Lissery, JKPS; SHO Police Station Beerwah Shri Mudassir Na...

Police check SIM vendor shops in Handwara; Stress strict verification & compliance

09/10/2026
Srinagar, October 08 (KIP)- Police in Handwara conducted checking of SIM vendor shops at Magam falling under the jurisdiction of Police Post Magam to ensure strict compliance with prescribed guidelines governing the sale and activation of SIM cards. The vendors were directed to properly verify the identity and credentials of customers, maintain all requisite records, and remain vigilant against any possible misuse of SIM cards. They were further advised to adhere strictly to all applicable...

Police arrests 04 drug peddlers in South Kashmir

09/10/2026
Srinagar, October 08 (KIP)-Continuing its sustained drive against the drug menace, Police arrested four drug peddlers in Anantnag, Kulgam and Shopian districts of South Kashmir. Contraband substances have also been recovered from their possession. In Anantnag, a police party from Police Station Anantnag, while conducting naka checking at Mattan Adda, intercepted a person identified as Umair Nabi Shah son of Gh Nabi Shah resident of Marwah, Kishtwar, presently residing at Donipawa. During s...

CM Omar Abdullah expresses grief over Ramban road accident

09/10/2026
Srinagar, October 08 (KIP)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed deep grief over the loss of two lives in a tragic road accident in Ramban, in which seven other persons were injured. Expressing his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the Chief Minister conveyed his solidarity with them in this hour of grief. Omar Abdullah directed the administration and medical authorities to ensure the best possible medical treatment and all necessary assistance to the injured, and to cl...

Sachdeva Netralaya, CGPWA celebrate World Sight Day

08/10/2026
Jammu, October 08 (KIP)-The Sachdeva Netralaya, Gandhinagar and the Central Govt Pensioners’ Welfare Association, Jammu (CGPWA) jointly celebrated World Sight Day today. The World Sight Day is celebrated annually on the second Thursday of October. This year’s theme was "Love Your Eyes”. It is a global event with an objective to draw attention of the people to blindness and vision impairment. It was originally initiated by the Sight First Campaign of lion Club International Foundation in 2...

DBS Bank India enables Customs Duty, Central Excise and Service Tax payments through ICEGATE 2.0

08/10/2026
Mumbai, October 08 (KIP)-DBS Bank India has introduced Customs Duty, Central Excise and Service Tax payment capabilities through the ICEGATE 2.0 platform. With this addition, the bank now supports GST, Direct Tax and Customs-related tax payments, making it the only wholly owned subsidiary in India to offer all three major central tax payment categories through government platforms. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India's merchandise imports reached US$363 billion duri...

J&K-PSA Discusses Waqf Schools Collaboration & Joint Educational Initiatives With Board Chairperson Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi

07/10/2026
Budgam,October 07(KIP)-The (Regd.) J&K Private Schools Association Budgam (J&K-PSA) has called for greater collaboration between J&K Waqf Board educational institutions, private schools, government schools and cultural organisations to promote quality education while strengthening students’ connection with Jammu & Kashmir’s rich literary, spiritual and cultural heritage. During a meeting with Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson, J&K Waqf Board and Dr. Owais Mattoo, Director Media & Commu...

Rashtriya Nritya Pratibha 2026 Brings Together Dance Talent from Across India

06/10/2026
New Delhi,October 06(KIP)-Rashtriya Nritya Pratibha 2026, a National Dance Competition organised by NKB Performing Arts, was held at the YMCA New Delhi Auditorium. Dancers from across India performed solo, duo and group pieces in Indian classical, folk and contemporary dance forms. The Chief Guest was Prof. Sudhir Kumar Sopory, a Padma Shri awardee, eminent scientist and former Vice Chancellor of JNU. Mrs. Meena Sopory graced the occasion as Special Guest. The jury included ...

ICICI Bank brings back ‘Festive Bonanza’ with up to ₹7,000 cashback on new iPhones

06/10/2026
Mumbai, October 06(KIP)- ICICI Bank's annual 'Festive Bonanza' returns with attractive offers across leading brands in online shopping, mobile phones, electronics, travel, furniture and home decor, fashion, quick commerce, and more. Customers can enjoy exclusive deals, discounts and cashbacks, using ICICI Bank credit/debit cards, internet banking, cardless EMI, and no-cost EMI options. The Bank has partnered with Flipkart on its Big Billion Days sale, slated to begin from October 8,...

Police Conducts Checking Drives at Mobile, SIM and Pesticide/Insecticide Shops In Baramull

06/10/2026
Srinagar, October 05 (KIP)-As part of its continued efforts to prevent unlawful activities and ensure compliance with prescribed lregulations, Police in Baramulla conducted checking and inspection drives at various business establishments within the jurisdictions of Police Station Baramulla and Police Post Wussan. During the drive, Police Station Baramulla inspected mobile phone shops, SIM vendors and pesticide/insecticide shops, while Police Post Wussan conducted checks at mobile repair...

Bhajan ‘Padder Machailan Vas Gai Maa’ released by Adv Rajesh, Dr. Pardeep at Jammu

06/10/2026
Jammu, October 05 (KIP)-BJP Jammu District President Adv. Rajesh Gupta, and J&K BJP Media Incharge Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, released the devotional Bhajan album “Padder Machailan Vas Gai Maa”, sung by renowned bhajan singer Nitish Garla of Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, at the BJP District Office, Kachi Chawani, Jammu. The programme was organized by BJP Sanskritik Cell Co-convenor Sahil Mahajan. BJP Jammu District Vice-Presidents Dr. Akshay Sharma, Kuldeep Kandhari and Ramesh Gupta, General Secret...

Student innovations for greener future take centre stage at Cardiff School’s Annual Science Exhibition 2026

06/10/2026
Budgam,October 05 (KIP)- In a vibrant celebration of scientific curiosity, creativity and innovation, The Cardiff School, Charar-i-Sharief, Budgam, hosted its Annual Science Exhibition, providing students with a dynamic platform to transform classroom learning into practical solutions for real-world challenges. The exhibition brought together students, educators, parents and members of the local community, who witnessed a wide range of innovative working models and scientific projects de...

Enforcement Wing Agri Deptt reviews measures to strengthen quality control of Inputs

05/10/2026
Jammu,October 04 (KIP)-A comprehensive review meeting of the Enforcement Wing of the Agriculture Department, Jammu, was held today under the supervision of Director Law Enforcement, J&K, S. Balbir Singh, to review ongoing enforcement activities and strengthen the quality control mechanism for agricultural inputs across the Jammu Division. The meeting was attended by Assistant Director Law Enforcement, Jammu, S. Kuldeep Singh along with Law Enforcement Inspectors from different districts of t...