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NC leaders from Jammu must resign to prove loyalty to Jammu and the nation: Dr. Abhijeet

17/07/2026
Jammu, July 17 (KIP)-Launching a sharp attack on the National Conference (NC) and Congress, J&K BJP Spokesperson Dr. Abhijeet Singh Jasrotia accused these two parties of systematically neglecting the Jammu region since 1947 and insulting its history, identity and nationalist spirit. He demanded that all National Conference leaders from the Jammu region should resign en masse from the party to demonstrate their loyalty to Jammu and the nation rather than remaining silent spectators to repeated...

J&K Police attaches residential house acquired through proceeds of drug trafficking in Shopian

17/07/2026
Srinagar, July 17 (KIP)-As part of its continued crackdown on narcotics-related activities, Shopian Police have attached a residential house valued at ₹3211812/- belonging to Gulzar Ahmad Mir Son of Abdul Gani Mir resident of Melhura Zainapora. The property was identified as having been acquired through proceeds generated from the illegal trade of drugs and narcotics. Accordingly, the said property has been attached in connection with FIR No. 93/2022 of Police Station Zainapora. The attach...

J&K Police attaches property worth ₹1.63 crore in Kulgam

17/07/2026
Srinagar, July 17 (KIP)-Continuing its crackdown against drug trafficking under the ongoing 100 Days Nasha Mukt Campaign, J&K Police in coordination with the Revenue Department, attached a two-storeyed residential house worth approximately ₹1.63 crore belonging to Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat son of Gh. Nabi Bhat resident of Tantarypora, under the relevant provisions of law pursuant to the orders of the competent authority. The accused is involved in four NDPS cases, namely FIR No. 79/2010 of PS Sho...

Police conducts joint mock drills in Ganderbal

16/07/2026
Srinagar, July 15 (KIP)- As part of the comprehensive security arrangements for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY-2026), Police in Ganderbal conducted joint mock drills at Pandith Colony, Manigam and Thajwas, Sonamarg to enhance operational preparedness and ensure a swift, coordinated response to any contingency. At Pandith Colony, Manigam, the mock drill was conducted by the Special Operations Group (SOG) Ganderbal in close coordination with the Indian Army and other Central Arm...

Chief Minister’s Office condole demise of Dr Mustafa Kamal

14/07/2026
Srinagar, July 14 (KIP)- The Chief Minister’s Office today expressed their heartfelt condolences to the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, on the passing of his uncle, Dr Mustafa Kamal. Dr Mustafa Kamal, a former Minister and senior leader of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, passed away after a brief illness at a private hospital here. Dr Kamal was the son of the legendary leader and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah, and the brother of former ...

LG condole demise of Dr Mustafa Kamal

14/07/2026
Srinagar, July 14 (KIP)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha has expressed grief over the sad demise of veteran political leader Dr. Mustafa Kamal. In a condolence message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: "I am deeply saddened by the news of veteran leader Dr. Mustafa Kamal's passing away. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, well-wishers, and admirers. Om Shanti!"

Ravinder Pandita awarded Lal Ded National Literary award by LG Manoj Sinha

14/07/2026
Srinagar, July 13 (KIP)-Ravinder Pandita, Chairman Save Sharda Committee Kashmir Regd was awarded with Lal Ded national Literary award at a glittering Book released function in Tagore Hall Srinagar for Cultural & Heritage Preservation. The event was the Book release function of ‘Lal Ded – The Mother of Kashmir’ authored by Dr. Vaidehi Taman. Many more activists were awarded at this Book launch event that included Commodore retd. D. S Sodhi, journalist Manzoor Dar amongst others. Ravinder P...

Director Social Welfare reviews progress of welfare schemes

13/07/2026
Jammu, July 13 (KIP)-Director Social Welfare, Jammu, Ranjeet Singh today chaired a review meeting with all District Social Welfare Officers (DSWOs) of Jammu Division to assess implementation and progress of welfare schemes being implemented by the Social Welfare Department. The meeting focussed on a scheme-wise review of physical and financial progress, district-wise achievements, pendency of cases, implementation challenges and corrective measures required for effective and timely deliver...

United Schools are strongest guardians of every Child's right to quality education: Dr. G.N. Var

13/07/2026
Ganderbal,July 13 (KIP)-The Private Schools' Association (PSA) successfully conducted its District Elections in Ganderbal through a transparent, constitutional and democratic process, marking another significant milestone in strengthening the Association's organisational structure across Jammu & Kashmir. The elections witnessed an overwhelming participation of private schools from across the district, reflecting the growing unity, confidence and democratic spirit within the private education ...

Police Solves Hit and Run Case In Awantipora

13/07/2026
Srinagar, July 13 (KIP)-Police in Awantipora has successfully solved a hit and run case by arresting the accused involved in causing injuries to a pedestrian and fleeing from the scene. The case pertains to an incident at Kahleel Road, Tral, where an unknown motorcycle rider hit a pedestrian, Shabir Ahmad Bhat of Tral Bala, and escaped immediately after the accident. The injured was promptly shifted to Sub District Hospital Tral for medical treatment. Following the incident, a case FIR ...

Police Seizes Illicit Liquor, 01 Booked Under Excise Act In Anantnag

13/07/2026
Srinagar, July 13 (KIP)- Continuing its drive against illegal activities, police in Anantnag recovered illicit liquor during routine naka checking and registered a case under the Excise Act. A police party from Police Post Sherbagh, while conducting routine checking at Lazibal, intercepted an i10 vehicle bearing registration number PB13AN9357. The vehicle was being driven by Dhanwant Singh, son of Sardar Ajeet Singh, resident of Amritsar, Punjab, presently residing at Jawahar Nagar, Srin...

13 July 1931: A Black Chapter That Empowered Separatism and Weakened National Unity in J&K: Pawan

13/07/2026
Jammu, July 13 (KIP)-BJP State Secretary, Jammu & Kashmir, Pawan Sharma today termed 13 July 1931 as one of the darkest and most unfortunate chapters in the history of Jammu & Kashmir, asserting that the political narrative built around those events ultimately became the breeding ground for separatism, appeasement, and anti-India forces in the region. Sharma said that for decades, successive political parties deliberately distorted history and glorified a narrative that divided society o...

DIPR invites film entries for IFFJK-2026

13/07/2026
Srinagar, July 12 (KIP)-Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) has invited filmmakers from across the globe to submit their entries for the First International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK)-2026, scheduled to be held from 7th to 10th September, 2026, at SKICC Srinagar marking a significant step towards establishing Jammu and Kashmir as a vibrant destination for cinema, culture and creative exchange. The entries have commenced from 1st July and will close on...

Vomedh hosts Shradhanjali for Dr A.N. Bhat Malmohi

12/07/2026
Jammu, July 12 (KIP)- A host of prominent scholars, writers, poets and community leaders on Sunday paid rich floral tributes to veteran scholar, playwright and academician Dr Amarnath Bhat Malmohi, describing him as “the gentle voice of Kashmiri literature and universal humanism” at a memorial programme organised by Vomedh at Writers Club, KL Sehgal Hall here. The event, titled “Shradhanjali: A Tribute to Dr Amar Nath Bhat Malmohi”, saw an impressive gathering of his relatives, friends, co...

Mehbooba Mufti seeks comprehensive rehabilitation package for Thathri flood victims

12/07/2026
Srinagar, July 12 (KIP)-Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has expressed deep concern over the widespread devastation caused by the recent flash floods in Thathri, Doda, which have left hundreds of families grappling with extensive damage to their homes, shops, vehicles and public infrastructure. Describing the calamity as yet another painful reminder of the growing vulnerability of the Chenab region to recurring natural disasters, Ms. Mufti...

36 Years of Exile,Kashmiri migrant students are still denied equal educational rights in their own Homeland

11/07/2026
New Delhi,July 11 (KIP)-For over thirty-six years, successive Governments have spoken about the return, rehabilitation and justice for Kashmiri Migrants. Every political party has expressed sympathy. Every election has carried promises. Every administration has spoken about rehabilitation. Yet one fundamental question remains unanswered: If the Government of India has already recognised the educational hardships of Kashmiri Migrants, why has the Government of Jammu & Kashmir failed to do t...

No Voter Card, No Passport, No Citizenship?

11/07/2026
New Delhi, July 11 (KIP)-The Delhi Union of Journalists(DUJ) welcomes the return of the passport of senior journalist and author Samrat Choudhury by the Kolkata passport department on July 10, 2026. Choudhury had been sent a notice requiring him to return his passport on the grounds that there was an adverse police report against him. This was extremely strange as Choudhury is a well known journalist who belongs to West Bengal and has lived here for several years. He is certainly not a crim...

Rote Learning Cannot Prepare Children For Tomorrow's World": Dr. Umair Mir (IRS),

11/07/2026
Budgam, July 11 (KIP)- The Private Schools' Association (PSA) organised a grand Felicitation-cum-Award Ceremony to honour its newly elected District Body of Budgam and the recently elected Zonal Presidents following the successful completion of the Association's democratic election process in the district. During the ceremony, Dr. Owais Mattoo was elected as the District President of PSA Budgam. The event witnessed an overwhelming participation of school leaders, educationists, PSA offic...

IUST Students Represent University at DD-Robocon 2026 National Finals at IIT Delhi

10/07/2026
Awantipora, July 10 (KIP)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) was represented at the DD-Robocon 2026 National Finals, held at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, by a six-member student team comprising two students each from the Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Automation, and Computer Science and Engineering. The team was accompanied by Dr. Mohd Junaid Mir, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, who served as the faculty ...

NC pays tributes to Rohit Kerni on his 6th death anniversary

10/07/2026
Jammu, July 10 (KIP)-Senior leaders of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) today paid heartfelt tributes to late Rohit Kerni former District President Jammu Urban YNC, a youth JKNC leader on his 6th death anniversary in a programme held at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan Jammu. Speaking on the occasion, Sheikh Bashir Ahmad Provincial Secretary Jammu, delivered a touching address, reminiscing about Kerni’s unwavering commitment to the party and his dedication to the welfare of the people ...

Satish Sharma secures breakthrough on mutton dealers' issues during meetings in Punjab

10/07/2026
Chandigar, July 09 (KIP)-In a significant step towards resolving the long-pending issues faced by the mutton dealers, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, today held a series of meetings with the Punjab Government, resulting in immediate directions for addressing the concerns of the trading community. The Minister held detailed discussions with the Punjab's Animal and Sheep Husbandry Mi...

SSP Anantnag Disengages SPO for Dereliction in SANJY Duty

10/07/2026
Srinagar, July 09 (KIP)-In a firm action to uphold discipline and accountability during the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, SSP Anantnag Shri Amod Ashok Nagpure-IPS has ordered the disengagement of one Special Police Officer (SPO), namely Shabir Ahmad Ganie son of Abdul Hamid Ganie resident of Primegam Hiller Shahabad, Dooru, for gross dereliction of duty. The SPO had been duly detailed for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 deployment. However, despite being nominated and directed to rep...

BJP stands for welfare, dignity, and rights of refugees: Sat Sharma

08/07/2026
Jammu, July 08 (KIP)-A deputation consisting of dozens of refugee families from Deva Batala, presently settled at Kakku De Kothe in Arnia, called on J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to apprise him of the difficulties they are facing due to the construction of the border earthen embankment and the unresolved issue of ownership rights over their allotted lands. The deputation included prominent members of the refugee community, ...

BJP President should explain how & why loot has taken place in Ram temple

07/07/2026
Jammu, July 06 (KIP)- Shri Nitin Nabin to explain to the people as to how & why loot could take place at holy Ram Temple under the nose of Modi government as the Chairman of Shri Ram temple is also the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister. In a statement, JKPCC has demanded that Nitin Nabin should answer in Jammu that how such a loot from holy temple has taken place under the noose of his party's government at the centre and it has hurt the faith of crores of Hindus in the country a...

J&K Police Ensures Safe Yatra

07/07/2026
Srinagar, July 06 (KIP)- In yet another instance of prompt and efficient public service during the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, Police in Anantnag successfully traced and returned a lost bag containing valuable belongings to its rightful owner. The bag was recovered through the coordinated efforts of the Help Desk, CCTV Control Room, and X-Ray Point at Nunwan Base Camp. Following verification, it was handed over to Mrs. Sangam Maheshwari, wife of Mr. Pavan Kumar Maheshwari, a resident o...

IUST Conducts Admission Outreach Programme in Ganderbal District

07/07/2026
Awantipora, July 06 (KIP)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora, under the aegis of the Office of the Dean Outreach, conducted an admission outreach programme across various educational institutions in District Ganderbal as part of the University's Academic Outreach Programme. The Ganderbal team, functioning as part of the Core Admission Outreach Team (COAT) for the Srinagar Zone under the chairpersonship of Dr. Monisa Qadiri, was led by Dr. Tariq Ahmad G...

Srinagar Police extends comprehensive assistance to Pilgrims

06/07/2026
Srinagar, July 05 (KIP)- Srinagar Police continues to extend dedicated assistance and support to Pilgrims undertaking the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, ensuring their safe, secure, and smooth passage through the district. Comprehensive security, traffic, and facilitation arrangements have been put in place in close coordination with all stakeholder agencies. Police personnel deployed along the Yatra route are providing round-the-clock assistance by regulating traffic, facilitating medical a...

JKPCC supports Jammu Bar protest over attempt to arrest lawyer

06/07/2026
Jammu, July 05 (KIP)-JKPCC has supported Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association Jammu over the issue of the attempt to illegally arrest an advocate from Court premises in Jammu. In a statement JKPCC Chief Spokesperson Mr Ravinder Sharma has expressed strong resentment over the alleged attempt by Srinagar police to arrest advocate Ranjodh Singh in Court premises in Jammu in bailable offences. He termed it an assault on the Independence & dignity of legal profession and resorting...

Pawan Sharma Condemns Glorification of Terrorists

05/07/2026
Jammu, July 05 (KIP)-BJP Jammu & Kashmir State Secretary Pawan Sharma has strongly condemned the inclusion of a controversial book in government school libraries that allegedly glorifies terrorists and separatist leaders who worked against the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India. Expressing grave concern over the matter, Sharma said that Jammu & Kashmir has witnessed a remarkable transformation in recent years. The Union Territory is steadily progressing on the path of peace, stabil...

Rattan Lal Reviews Arrangements for Begum Akbar Jehan's Death Anniversary

04/07/2026
Jammu, July 04 (KIP)- Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President, Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta today chaired a review meeting of the party's provincial body, comprising office-bearers, legislators, Zonal Office bearers, heads of various wings, District Presidents and District Office bearers including Block Presidents to review the arrangements for the observance of the death anniversary of Madar-e-Meharban Begum Akbar Jehan Abdullah on July 12th at Maharaja Hari Singh Park opposi...