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Hakeem Yaseen extends Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to people of J&K

30/03/2025
Srinagar, March 30 (KIP)-Hakeem Muhammad Yaseen, President of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) and former minister, extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. In his message, Hakeem Yaseen conveyed his heartfelt wishes for peace, prosperity, and happiness to the people of the region. He emphasized that Eid-ul-Fitr is not only a festival of joy and gratitude but also an occasion that strengthens the bonds of ...

JKSA extends greetings to people on Eid-ul-Fitr

30/03/2025
Srinagar, March 30 (KIP)-The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association on Sunday extended warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, praying for peace, prosperity, and harmony in the Union Territory. In a statement, the National Convenor of the Association, Nasir Khuehami, emphasized that Eid-ul-Fitr is not just a celebration but a significant occasion that highlights the values of peace, unity, and truthfulness. He noted that the festival marks the culmination of...

Azad greets people on Eid ul Fitr

30/03/2025
Jammu,March 30 (KIP)-Former Chief Minister J&K, Chairman DPAP Ghulam Nabi Azad has extended his heartfelt greetings to the people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. He conveyed his best wishes to all those celebrating and prayed for peace, prosperity, and brotherhood. Azad said that Eid-ul-Fitr is a festival that symbolises compassion, gratitude, and togetherness. It marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, during which people observe fasting, prayer, and acts of kindness. He added that this fe...

Release pending wages, salaries,contractor bills before Eid: Tarigami urges Govt Srinagar, March 29:

30/03/2025
Srinagar,March 30 (KIP)-The government must release all pending wages of daily wagers, Anganwadi workers, contingent-paid employees, and contractor bills before Eid-ul-Fitr, said CPI(M) leader and MLA Kulgam, Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami. Tarigami said the delay in releasing payments, including pensions, gratuities, salaries, and other dues, has caused severe financial distress to employees and workers across various sectors. “For over six months, government employees, including daily wager...

Senior Congress leaders attend last rites of martyrs

30/03/2025
Jammu, March 29 (KIP)-Senior Congress leaders today attended the last rites of martyred policemen of Kathua encounter and paid rich tributes to them besides expressing sympathies with their families. Former MP and senior Congress leader Ch Lal Singh,Former Minister Dr Manohar Lal Sharma DCC President Kathua Pankaj Dogra,Rakesh Chaudhary , Subash Bhagat,Vijay Tagotra attended last rites of Jaswant Singh at Londi,Kathua.They paid rich tributes to the martyr and shared grief of the famil...

Dr. Tahir Choudhary Condemns Pakistan for Promoting Terrorism during Ramadan

30/03/2025
Jammu, March 29 (KIP)-BJP spokesperson Dr. Tahir Choudhary strongly condemned Pakistan for promoting terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan. His remarks followed the tragic encounter in Kathua, where four police personnel were martyred during an ongoing anti-terror operation. Dr. Choudhary accused Pakistan of attempting to destabilize the region by supporting terrorist groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), which was involved in the recent attack. ...

One-Day Workshop on Medicinal Plants in Trans-Himalayan Ladakh Successfully Concluded

29/03/2025
Leh, March 29 (KIP)-The State Medicinal Plant Board (SMPB), Union Territory of Ladakh, successfully organized a one-day workshop on “Opportunities and Challenges in the Cultivation, Conservation, and Market Demand of Medicinal Plants in Trans-Himalayan Ladakh" at the Auditorium Hall of the Defence Institute of High Altitude Research, Leh. The event commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Tashi Thinlas, Director of Health Services/AYUSH and Chief Executive Officer of the State Medicinal P...

Holy Meenka Mahadevsthan needs govt attention: Ravinder

29/03/2025
Sunderbani, March 29 (KIP)-Former MLC and Senior Congress leader Mr. Ravinder Sharma has sought the attention of the government towards development and creation of facilities for pilgrims at the ancient Meenka Mahadevsthan in Sunderbani. Mr. Sharma visited the holy Devsthan at Meenka Mahadevsthan alongwith a team of senior Congress leaders and social acitivists and paid obeisance at the holy devsthan and interacted with local social & religious activists and pilgrims. They expressed ...

Hakeem Yaseen decries windstorm devastation in Kashmir

28/03/2025
Srinagar, March 28 (KIP)- Hakeem Muhammad Yaseen, President of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) and former minister, has voiced deep anguish over the large-scale destruction caused by strong winds across Kashmir, particularly in Budgam district. He expressed concern over the suffering of people whose homes and properties have been severely damaged. “The strong winds have inflicted serious damage in several areas, including Khansahib, Beerwah, and Chadoora. Many fa...

Srinagar Police observes Thana Diwas

28/03/2025
Srinagar,March 28 (KIP)- As a part of public outreach programme of J&K Government, police in Srinagar observed 'Thana Diwas' across various Police Stations and Police Posts of the city. In the 2nd phase for the month of March 2025, the event was organized in (15) Police Stations of the district which include PS Harwan, PS Parimpora, PS M.R.Gunj, PS Rainawari, PS Nishat, PS Rajbagh, PS Zadibal, PS Sadder, PS Shaheed Gunj, PS Soura, PS Nigeen, PS Batmaloo, PS Masiuma, PS Kothibagh and PS R.M...

"Renowned Writer Rama Pandey’s ‘Saptparni’ Unveiled at Jammu"

28/03/2025
Jammu, March 27 (KIP)-Renowned Hindi writer and artist Rama Pandey's latest literary offering, "Saptparni", a captivating collection of stories, has been released here today. The book, a compilation of seven enthralling tales, was unveiled by Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Education, Shantmanu, here at P S Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar. The event witnessed a mesmerizing narration by Rama Pandey herself, as she presented her story "Darakht-e-Azad Hind", leaving the audienc...

Hakeem Yaseen extends warm greetings on Shab-e-Qadr, prays for peace in Kashmir

27/03/2025
Srinagar, March 27 (KIP)- Hakeem Muhammad Yaseen, President of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) and former minister, has extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the sacred occasion of Shab-e-Qadr. In his message, Hakeem Yaseen emphasized the immense spiritual significance of this blessed night, which is believed to be the night of divine mercy and forgiveness. He urged people to dedicate the occasion to sincere prayers, seeking peace, stability, and pr...

FIR Registered Against Jammu and Kashmir Itihad-ul-Muslimeen (JKIM)

27/03/2025
Srinagar, March 27 (KIP)-Police in Baramulla has registered an FIR against individuals found involved in unlawful activities despite a Government-imposed ban on their organization. Jammu and Kashmir Itihad-ul-Muslimeen (JKIM), affiliated with Masroor Abbas Ansari, has been found involved in activities that pose a serious threat to the integrity and sovereignty of the nation. The organization's members have been linked to militancy-related incidents, stone-pelting on security forces, and in...

Police Files Charge Sheet in 10-Year-Old Case in Baramulla

27/03/2025
Srinagar, March 27 (KIP)- In a significant development, Police Station Boniyar successfully filed a charge sheet in a 10 year old case (FIR No. 03/2016) under Section 420 RPC in court, marking the culmination of a decade-long legal pursuit. This breakthrough was achieved due to the relentless efforts of a dedicated police team deputed to Jharkhand, who worked tirelessly to apprehend the accused Manoj Das resident of Deoghar, Jharkhand. Das was involved in an online bank fraud case amount...

Pawan Sharma Demands Concrete Action for regularizing Daily Wagers in J&K

27/03/2025
Jammu, March 27 (KIP)-Pawan Sharma, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and former state secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, has urged the Omar Abdullah government to take tangible steps to address the long-standing issues faced by daily wagers in the state. Sharma emphasized that empty rhetoric would not provide a permanent solution to the problems of daily wagers, who have been struggling for years. He stressed the need for concrete and meaningful actions to mitigate their su...

IUST Partners with DataLEADS to Establish Media Literacy Hub under FactShala University Network Programme

27/03/2025
Awantipora,March 26 (KIP)- Under the University’s Outreach Program, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DataLEADS, under the Google News Initiative’s FactShala University Network Programme, to establish a dedicated Media Literacy Hub on its campus. This partnership marks a significant step in IUST’s mission to empower students with essential media and information literacy skills to navigate today’s digital landscape respons...

Purnima flays NC govt’s Claims on BPL Beneficiaries

27/03/2025
Jammu,March 26 (KIP)- Advocate Purnima Sharma, Spokesperson, J&K BJP, today expressed serious concerns over recent statements made by NC government regarding the Below Poverty Line (BPL) beneficiaries in Jammu and Kashmir. Adv. Purnima Sharma accompanied by Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, Media Incharge, J&K BJP and Neha Mahajan, General Secretary, BJP Mahila Morcha was addressing a Press Conference at party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. Rather than fulfilling its promises to benefit the n...

ADGP Armed visits IRP 16th Battalion, Pernote, Ramban

27/03/2025
Jammu, March 26 (KIP)-In line with ongoing efforts to review the functioning of various units, Shri Anand Jain, IPS, ADGP Armed J&K, visited the IRP 16th Battalion at Pernote, Ramban. On his way, he laid a wreath at the Martyrs Memorial in Batote, Ramban, to honor Martyr CT. Sarfraz Ahmad, who made the ultimate sacrifice on 15th August 2022 in Srinagar. ⁠Upon arrival at the Battalion Headquarters, the ADGP was warmly welcomed and presented with a ceremonial Guard of Honour by a unit con...

A Media Council for media control?

26/03/2025
Jammu, Srinagar, March 26 (KIP)- The recent recommendation of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on communications and information technology to create a Media Council to bring in different forms of media under one umbrella body needs to be viewed with caution warn media unions. Given the excessive powers of the government to police and censor the media, the issue requires debate and consensus, say the Brihanmumbai Union of Journalists, the Delhi Union of Journalists, the National Alliance ...

People of J&K Mandated NC for development, peace and prosperity: Rattan Lal

26/03/2025
Jammu, March 26 (KIP)- Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), today reiterated the urgent need for the restoration of statehood to J&K, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fulfill the commitment made with the people of Jammu and Kashmir in Parliament. He was speaking after interacting with a delegation from Kamal Danda, remote area of District Udhampur At Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan Jammu The senior NC leader reminded that both PM Modi an...

IUST hosts national seminar on Indian Knowledge System and Digital Learning

26/03/2025
Awantipora,March 26 (KIP)- The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DJMC), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), inaugurated a two-day National Seminar on ‘Role of the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) in Promoting Digital Learning and Education’ on Wednesday. Sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), the seminar aims to explore the integration of India’s intellectual heritage with modern digital education practices. The keynote addr...

Police solves missing girl case within 12 Hours in Shopian

26/03/2025
Srinagar, March 26 (KIP)- Police in Kulgam have solved a case of missing girl within 12 hours, in Shopian by recovering a girl and her abductor. Police Post Keegam received a missing compliant from Shabir Ahmad Rather, a resident of Haji Check, regarding his 15-year-old daughter (name withheld), who had gone missing since yesterday 11 AM. Acting swiftly, officials launched a search operation. During the investigation, credible information was received indicating the girl's presence in...

Operations of 40 Drugs Sales Establishments suspended in Jammu division

26/03/2025
Jammu, March 26 (KIP)- To restrict the supply of habit-forming drugs, a special drive was conducted in Jammu Province by the enforcement staff to ensure that medicinal preparations which are prone to addiction are sold strictly for licit use and due diligence is secured by the traders to ensure that there is no divergence of such formulations to encourage drug abuse. The Empowered Authorities encouraged the stakeholders to adopt utmost care and caution while dealing with the supply and sal...

Protest in Vasant Vihar over Severe Water Crisis

25/03/2025
Jammu, March 25 (KIP)-The residents of Vasant Vihar have been facing an acute water shortage for the past 10 days, leaving them with no choice but to stage a massive protest against the authorities. Despite regularly paying their water bills, the people are struggling due to the government's failure to provide a stable water supply. During the protest, senior community leader Sardar Amrik Singh strongly criticized the administration's inaction and stated, "If the government cannot ensure a...

Police organises “Cricket Tournament” in Bandipora

25/03/2025
Srinagar, March 25 (KIP)- Police in Bandipora under Civic Action Programme of J&K Police, organized a Cricket Tournament at Adnan Sports Park Watpora Bandipora. The inaugural programme of the tournament was presided by SSP Bandipora Shri Harmeet Singh Mehta-JKPS. The inaugural match was played between Green Stars Dachigam Vs Sun Risers Mantrigam and Sun Risers Mantrigam won the match. In his inaugural address, SSP Bandipora commended all the teams for their participation. He emphasized...

Route March Conducted by IRP 2nd Bn Rajouri.

25/03/2025
Rajouri,March 25 (Scoop News)-IRP 2nd Battalion Conducted a Route March from Battalion Headquarters Rajouri to Saim Samit and back. 80 Police personnel participated in the event, covering around 4 kilometres. All the unit personnel and trainees undergoing Special Refresher Course participated in the Route March. The march was conducted to improve physical fitness, discipline, coordination among jawans and build a confidence among general public of the area. On the occasion, Shri Aijaz Ma...

GoI releases Rs 14.75 cr for 4 projects under Khelo India scheme in 2018-19: Satish Sharma

25/03/2025
Jammu, March 25 (KIP)- Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, said that the Government of India has released Rs 14.75 crore for 4 projects sanctioned under Khelo India Scheme during the year 2018-19, against which Rs 13.67 crore have been expended, so far. The Minister was replying to a question raised by Shiekh Khursheed Ahmed. The Minister informed the House that out of the four projects, two have been completed and are functional while two projects are under process....

Karra, Mir lead Congress protest March for Statehood

25/03/2025
Jammu, March 25 (KIP)- JKPCC Chief Shri Tariq Hameed Karra accompanied by AICC General Secretary and CLP leader G A Mir besides Working Presidents Tara Chand,Raman Bhalla, DCC President Manmohan Singh Balwan Singh, ,Yogesh Sawhney, Th Hari Singh Chib, Kanta Bhan, Ved Mahajan,Th Balbir Singh, Rajnish Sharma ,Shabir Ahmed Khan , Satish Sharma, Amrit BalibSanjeev Panda and several other leaders led hundreds of Congress leaders and activists to take out a protest March from Talab Tilloo a...

JKAP 9th Bn. organized awareness session on significance of healthy diet

24/03/2025
Srinagar, March 24 (KIP)- JKAP 9th Bn organized a daylong session on the significance of a healthy diet at the Armed Police Complex, Zewan, Srinagar, chaired by Sh. Khalil Poswal, SSP, Commandant JKAP 9th Bn. During the session, the Commandant emphasized the vital role of a balanced diet in maintaining both physical and mental fitness. He highlighted that a proper diet is essential for police personnel to effectively perform their duties. The session aimed to educate personnel on hea...

Govt to introduce new Award Scheme in Culture : Chief Secretary

23/03/2025
Jammu, March 23 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today announced that the government will soon introduce an award scheme in the field of culture to encourage and recognize the lifelong contributions of versatile artists, writers, and performers from the region. He made this announcement while addressing the valedictory function of the camp and exhibition on Modern and Contemporary Art at Kala Kendra, Jammu. The event was organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Langu...

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