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Mehbooba Mufti Flags Youth Distress

17/04/2026
Budgam, April 16 (KIP)- Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday stressed the need for sustained dialogue and deeper public engagement, while raising concerns over growing distress among youth and a range of pressing issues affecting Budgam. Speaking during a “Kath Ba’ath” interaction in Budgam, she expressed gratitude to participants, including youth and elders, for openly sharing their concerns. She described the gathering as a reflection of collective awareness and active public participation. R...

Comm Secretary I&C visits Pulwama, attends mega event under NMBA

17/04/2026
Pulwama, April 16 (KIP)- Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce (I&C) Department, Vikramjit Singh, who is the District Mentor for overseeing the implementation of Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan in Pulwama, today visited the district and presided over a mega event at Government Degree College (Boys), Pulwama. The event was organised under the ongoing 100-day intensive campaign of the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan and witnessed participation from a large number of stakeholde...

Ashok Koul reviews BJP Prashikshan Mahabhiyan, other programmes in Srinagar

17/04/2026
Srinagar, April 16 (KIP)- Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, chaired an organizational meeting with District Presidents of Kashmir, along with convenors and co-convenors of the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Prashikshan Maha Abhiyan from various districts, at Amar Singh Club, Srinagar. J&K BJP General Secretary Mohammad Anwar Khan, also addressed the meeting, which was held to review the progress of ongoing party programmes and to delib...

IUST Holds First Advisory Committee Meeting of the Centre for Good Governance

17/04/2026
Awantipora, April 16 (Scoop News)- The Centre for Good Governance and Policy Analysis (CGG&PA), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), convened its first Advisory Committee Meeting at the University’s main campus today. The meeting was chaired by Prof. Shakil A. Romshoo, Vice Chancellor, IUST, who emphasized the University’s commitment to fostering evidence-based policymaking and institutional excellence. Highlighting the broader vision, he remarked that the University’s mis...

Teli highlighted the Omar led Government is committed to the welfare

17/04/2026
Samba, April 16 (KIP)-As part of his ongoing public outreach programme, Abdul Gani Teli, Chairman of the JKNC OBC Cell, presided over a workers’ meeting at Bari Brahmna in Samba district. A large number of local residents and party workers participated in the meeting and raised various grievances and day-to-day issues. The meeting was organized by Puran Chand Ex-chairman Municipality and Rakesh Bamotora Senior Vice President District Samba OBC Cell. Teli gave a patient hearing to th...

Police conduct Cyber Awareness Programme in Awantipora

17/04/2026
Srinagar, April 16 (KIP)- A cyber awareness programme was conducted at Government Higher Secondary School Gulzarpora by Police Awantipora. During the programme, students and staff were sensitized about various cyber threats including online frauds, social media misuse, identity theft, and cyberbullying. The participants were educated on safe internet practices, the importance of strong passwords, and safeguarding personal information online. The team also highlighted the need to remain...

AMEAK Alleges Systemic Discrimination; Slams Administrative Delays in PM Package Promotions

17/04/2026
Jammu, April 16 (KIP)-The All Minority Employees Association Kashmir (AMEAK) expresses its grave concern and strongest protest over the continued and evident systemic discrimination being meted out to Minority Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Package employees in matters of promotion and career progression across various departments of the Jammu & Kashmir Administration. Despite clear-cut directions from the higher administrative authorities, including repeated instructions that the promotions of ...

Power Shutdown by KPDCL

17/04/2026
Srinagar, April 16 (KIP)- Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Khanyar line will be observed due to which power supply to Khanyar, Rainawari and Islamia College will be affected from 10 AM to 03 PM on 18 April 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Takenwari line will be observed due to which power supply to Takanwari, Shanglipora, Danmar and adjoining areas will be affected from from 10 AM to 03 PM on 21 April 2026 Likewise, shutdown of 33 kV Beerwa...

J&K Police arrests 05 more miscreants in Sopore

16/04/2026
Srinagar, April 15 (KIP)-In continuation of sustained action against elements involved in disrupting a recent student protest at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, J&K Police in Sopore have arrested five more miscreants during night-long raids. The miscreants had infiltrated a peaceful protest by students and created law & order disturbances, including acts of vandalism resulting in damage to public property. Sopore Police continues to take swift and targeted action against all th...

Kissan Congress celebrates Dr Ambedkar Jayanti at Pargwal, highlights his enduring legacy

16/04/2026
Akhnoor,April 15 (KIP)-The JKPCC Kissan Congress today organized an impressive celebration of Dr Ambedkar Jayanti at Pargwal in Akhnoor, with Chairman Bharat Priye leading the programme and highlighting the enduring relevance of B. R. Ambedkar in the present era. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from local residents, youth, and party workers, reflecting a collective commitment to remembering and promoting the ideals of Dr Ambedkar. The programme began with floral tributes t...

Stop Trying to hide Noida workers protests, says DUJ

14/04/2026
New Delhi,April 14 (KIP)-The Delhi Union of Journalists(DUJ), condemns the severe police action against striking factory workers of NOIDA and the attack on some reporters covering the protests on April 13, 2026. Reporters were also reportedly lathicharged and Dainik Bhaskar reporter Saket Anand was hit by a danda. Some 350 workers have been arrested for vandalism and arson and another 100 detained for questioning, as per reports. Some CITU leaders are also stated to be in house arrest and rep...

SSP Anantnag Inspects PS Mattan; Reviews Training of PSIs

14/04/2026
Srinagar, April 14 (KIP)- SSP Anantnag Shri Amod Ashok Nagpure-IPS conducted an inspection of Police Station Mattan to assess the functioning, preparedness, and overall law & order management. During the visit, the SSP thoroughly inspected various sections of the police station including the Malkhana, record room, lock-up, and other operational units. He emphasized the importance of maintaining proper documentation, cleanliness, and adherence to prescribed procedures. SSP also reviewed ...

An empowered woman is the foundation of an empowered society: Sanjita Dogra

14/04/2026
Jammu, April 14 (KIP)- Continuing her weekly public outreach initiative, Sanjita Dogra, General Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party, Jammu & Kashmir, and Headquarters Incharge, held her regular Tuesday public darbar at Pandit Prem Nath Dogra Bhawan, Kachi Chawni, Jammu, where she listened to the grievances and concerns of women from various parts of the region. During the interaction, several women raised issues related to social welfare, healthcare access, financial assistance, and domes...

Ashok Koul reviews party programmes, pushes for team building & mass connect in Ganderbal

13/04/2026
Ganderbal, April 13 (KIP)-J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization), Ashok Koul, chaired an organizational meeting with district office bearers, constituency presidents, and morcha presidents of District Ganderbal at the party office, Ganderbal. The meeting witnessed the presence of J&K BJP State Secretary & Prabhari Ganderbal District, Arif Raja, District President Ganderbal, Gh. Hassan Rather, along with other senior leaders and party functionaries. Ashok Koul, while addressing the m...

People See Through BJP’s Lies as Omar Govt Pushes Real Development: Rattan Lal

13/04/2026
Udhampur, April 13 (KIP)-Launching a scathing attack on the BJP, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, today said that the massive development push initiated under the leadership of Omar Abdullah has exposed the hollow narrative of the BJP, leaving it politically restless and disconnected from the ground realities of Jammu. Addressing a well-attended public meeting at Manwal Block in Majalta, Udhampur organized by Ram Parshotam Sharma Di...

CUKashmir holds special lecture on Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

13/04/2026
Ganderbal, April 13 (KIP)- Central University of Kashmir’s (CUKashmir) OBC, SC/ST/PwD cell in collaboration with the Dean, Students Welfare Monday organised a special lecture on “B. R. Ambedkar and the Moral Foundations of Indian Democracy: Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity as Social Ethics” as part of the ongoing celebration of the 135th Birth Anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar at the varsity's Tulmulla campus. In his keynote address, Prof. Anil Kumar, Professor of Sociology and Social ...

CUKashmir hosts panel discussion on “Women’s Reservation Bill Naari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam-2023

13/04/2026
Ganderbal, April 13 (KIP)-Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) today organized a comprehensive and engaging panel discussion on “Women’s Reservation Bill (Naari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam 2023) for Gender Equity and Justice,” bringing together a large number of academicians, policy analysts, research scholars and students to deliberate upon the transformative potential of the landmark legislation. Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, Registrar Dr. Nisar Ahmad Mir, JNU Professor of Po...

Satish Sharma unveils General Zorawar Singhs’ bust; pays tributes on legend s’ birth anniversary

13/04/2026
Reasi, April 13 (KIP)- Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and Transport, Satish Sharma, today unveiled a commemorative bust of the legendary military commander General Zorawar Singh in Reasi, marking his birth anniversary with great reverence and patriotic fervor. The function was organized by the General Zorawar Singh Memorial Educational and Charitable Trust, drawing participation from senior officials of the district adm...

Lieutenant Governor’s greetings on the eve of Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

13/04/2026
Jammu, April 13 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the eve of the birth anniversary of the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: “On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, I extend my greetings and best wishes to all. Babasaheb stands as a transformative architect of India's social and national ethos. A tireless advocate for the oppressed, he devoted...

JK LG, CM and others greetings on the eve of Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

13/04/2026
Jammu, April 13 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the eve of the birth anniversary of the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: “On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, I extend my greetings and best wishes to all. Babasaheb stands as a transformative architect of India's social and national ethos. A tireless advocate for the oppressed, he devoted...

Mehbooba Mufti Greets People on Baisakhi

13/04/2026
Srinagar, April 13 (KIP)- President of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, has extended warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi. In her message, Ms. Mufti highlighted the cultural and spiritual significance of the festival, describing Baisakhi as a celebration of harvest, hope, and communal harmony. She said the occasion reflects the rich traditions of togetherness and shared heritage that have long be...

Divisional Awareness Programme concludes with widespread outreach across Jammu Division

11/04/2026
Jammu, April 11 (KIP)-The three-day Divisional Level Awareness Programme organised by the School Education Department culminated with a significant expansion of its outreach as students and educators carried the message of the campaign beyond institutional spaces and into the community at large. The concluding day witnessed a continuation of diverse activities across schools in the Jammu division including poster making, slogan writing, essay writing, awareness sessions and expert lectur...

CM Omar Abdullah congratulates SKUAST-Kashmir on breakthrough in Morel Mushroom research

11/04/2026
Srinagar, April 11 (KIP)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) for achieving a significant scientific breakthrough in the research and advancement of Morel (Gucchi) mushrooms. The Chief Minister, who is also Pro-Chancellor of the university, lauded the university’s remarkable accomplishment, stating that the breakthrough reflects SKUAST-K’s unwavering commitment to s...

IED on highway at Thandapani issue of serious concern -Congress

11/04/2026
ammu, April 11 (KIP)- JKPCC Chief Spokesperson and former MLC Mr Ravinder Sharma has expressed concern over the presence of IED at Thandapani on Sunderbani-Rajouri highway ,however expressed satisfaction of its timely detection and defusal by the police and security forces. In a statement, he lauded the local people, police and security forces for their swift action to defuse the same and averted a major tragedy. Sharma said that intelligence network in the entire area should be further...

DUJ Condemns Attack on Pratidin

11/04/2026
New Delhi,April 11 (KIP)-The Delhi Union of Journalists(DUJ) expresses its condemnation of the cowardly attack on the office of the newspaper Asomiya Pratidin in Lakhimpur in the early hours of April 10, 2026. Stones were pelted at the office, shattering glass windows and landing in the newsroom. The attack, in which luckily no one was hurt, comes in the wake of several intemperate statements against the media made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The Pratidin management, i...

Police arrests 14 drug peddlers; Huge quantity of narcotics seized

10/04/2026
Srinagar, April 10 (KIP)-In a major success against drug trafficking, Police have arrested fourteen drug peddlers and recovered huge quantity of narcotic substances in multiple operations across the valley. Besides, a medical shop was sealed for violating mandatory requirements for sale of schedule H medicines in Kulgam. In Anantnag, acting on a specific input, a raid was conducted at the residential house of Fayaz Ahmad Dar son of Mohd Jabbar Dar resident of Naina Gund Baba Khalil, Sang...

Police foil major land scam in Baramulla

10/04/2026
Srinagar, April 10 (KIP)-Police in Baramulla have thwarted a major land fraud attempt at Wussan Kunzer by apprehending a group of fraudsters posing as land brokers and government officials in order to deceive an unsuspecting buyer. The accused had fabricated a false ownership claim over a piece of land and presented one of their associates as the legitimate owner. To lend credibility to their scheme, one member impersonated a Patwari while others posed as revenue officials. However, timely ve...

Mahila Morcha is the backbone of BJP’s grassroots strength,

10/04/2026
Jammu, April 09 (KIP)-Jammu & Kashmir BJP President and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma, chaired a meeting of the BJP Mahila Morcha at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. The meeting was led by Mahila Morcha President Adv. Neha Mahajan and attended by senior leaders including Veenu Khanna, Shailja Gupta, Urvashi Gupta, and other prominent activists. Sat Sharma, while addressing the Morcha activists, emphasized the pivotal role of the Mahila Morcha in strengtheni...

Police reiterate their commitment to ensuring public safety

09/04/2026
Srinagar, April 08 (KIP)-Continuing its sustained drive against unauthorized service providers in the tourist destination of Sonamarg, Police conducted a special enforcement operation under the jurisdiction of Police Station Sonamarg. During the drive, one individual identified as Muzafar Ahmad Khatana son of Gh Nabi Khatana, resident of Sumbal Bala Gund, Ganderbal, was found operating at the tourist resort Sonamarg using a forged license. Acting promptly, Police took cognizance of the o...

Amod Ashok Nagpure-IPS Takes Charge as SSP Anantnag

09/04/2026
Srinagar, April 08 (KIP)-Shri Amod Ashok Nagpure-IPS today assumed charge as Senior Superintendent of Police, Anantnag, following a formal handing-over ceremony at District Police Headquarters. Before taking over, he visited District Police Lines to pay heartfelt tributes to police martyrs, saluting their supreme sacrifice for the nation. The outgoing SSP, Shri Amrit Paul Singh-IPS, transferred the charge in a smooth, professional transition. Shri Amod Nagpure was welcomed with a ceremo...