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SSP Kulgam chairs crime/security review meeting at DPO Kulgam

21/12/2024
Srinagar, December 21 (KIP)- SSP Kulgam Shri Sahil Sarangal-IPS today chaired a crime/security review meeting at Conference Hall of District Police Office Kulgam. The meeting was attended by Addl. SP Kulgam, Addl. SP NHW Qazigund, Kulgam, all SDPOs, DySP PCs, all SHOs and IC PPs. Addressing the officers, SSP Kulgam said that the supervisory officers and SHOs must take all the measures to improve investigation and disposal of cases. He directed that the quality of investigation and disposal...

Govt committed to safeguard Kashmir’s handicrafts

20/12/2024
Srinagar, December 20 (KIP)-The Jammu & Kashmir Government has assured to safeguard the interests of Kashmir’s famed handicraft and handloom sector, which is directly linked to the livelihood of lakhs of artisans associated with the heritage craft. Responding to certain reports that have appeared in a section of the media with regard to proposed revision of tax slab in the upcoming GST Council meeting, a Government spokesman today clarified that the UT Government has already taken up the m...

DC Shopian visits Sangloo Nallah, finalises beautification project

20/12/2024
Shopian, December 20 (KIP)-The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar visited the Sangloo Nallah and Lantoor village to finalise the beautification and development projects respectively. The Sangloo Nallah beautification project is set to transform the area with some incredible features. As part of the project, development of embankment shall be undertaken which will prevent erosion and also create a beautiful waterfront area for the residents and visitors. Additiona...

IUST Launches 100-Hour Infosys-AI Training Program

20/12/2024
Awantipora, December 20 (KIP)-Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) today launched the 100-hour Infosys-AI Training Program, a transformative initiative under the Finishing School for Employability by Infosys Foundation, in collaboration with ICT Academy. This specialized program by IUST’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is tailored for students of the School of Engineering and Technology and aims to equip them with cutting-edge skills in Artificial Intellig...

Police destroys narcotic drugs & psychotropic substances worth over 1 crore

20/12/2024
Srinagar, December 20 (KIP)-District Drug Disposal Committee headed by SSP Sopore Smt. Divya D-IPS, SDPO Sopore Shri Sarfaraz Bashir-JKPS (Member) and DySP DAR Sopore (Member), in compliance to the order of Hon'ble Special Court (NDPS) Baramulla, destroyed narcotic drugs & psychotropic substances worth over Rs 1 crore. This consignment of narcotic/psychotropic drugs were seized in 21 different NDPS cases registered in different police stations of Police District Sopore. The destruction was d...

Dogra Legacy Excellence Award-2024 function to be held on December 22: Prof Mohtra

19/12/2024
Jammu, December 19 (KIP)-For the first time in the history of Jammu, over fifty distinguished persons from different walks of life will be honoured in a colourful function to be held on December 22, this month, at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu. Nanaji Deshmukh Library & Documentation department Incharge Prof.(Dr.) Kulbhushan Mohtra shared it while addressing a press conference along with Pawan Sharma, Director PK Films and Sanjeev Vaid, Co-ordinator of the event. Prof.(Dr.) Kulbhushan Mohtra, w...

Felicitation of 68th NSG Medalists Continues

19/12/2024
Srinagar, December 19 (KIP)-Following a series of successful felicitation ceremonies organized by the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports (YSS) J&K, as well as the Joint Director Offices across the Jammu and Kashmir divisions, the District Youth Services & Sports Office (DYSSO) Srinagar hosted a momentous ceremony on Thursday to celebrate the remarkable achievements of medalists from the 68th National School Games (NSG) 2024. Held at the District Youth Services and Sports Office Srinaga...

Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore: Mega Grievance Redressal Camp held at Markundal

19/12/2024
Bandipora, December 19 (KIP)- As part of the nation-wide ‘Prashasan Gaon ki Ore’ campaign, Chairman District Development Council (DDC) Bandipora, Abdul Gani Bhat along with the Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri on Thursday presided over a mega grievance redressal camp at Markundal, Hajin. Addressing the gathering, Chairman DDC emphasized that the week-long activities as part of Prashasan Gaon ki Ore are aimed to disseminate information about various welfare schemes and ensur...

Rattan Lal and Sheikh Bashir Ahmad expressed profound grief over Kathua fire incident

19/12/2024
Jammu, December 19 (KIP)-Rattan Lal Gupta Provincial President Jammu Province JKNC and Sheikh Bashir Ahmad Provincial Secretary Jammu have expressed sadness over the loss of six lives in a tragic fire incident that occurred in Kathua district. In a Condolence message Mr Rattan Lal Gupta and Sheikh Bashir Ahmad condoled the loss of lives in the unfortunate fire incident. They prayed for peace to the deceased, forbearance of loss to the bereaved and fast recuperation of the injured. The...

Police seizes 12 tippers/dumpers for transporting mining materials illegally in Srinagar

19/12/2024
Srinagar, December 19 (KIP)-In its untiring efforts to dismantle the network of illegal extraction and transportation of sand and other minerals and dumping of the materials in the preserved marshy and wetlands in Srinagar city, Police have seized twelve tippers/dumpers for carrying illegally extracted minerals, sand, gravel, clay etc. Police seized 06 tippers bearing registration nos.13B 8562, JK01M 7021, JK04A 2603, JK03G 3175, JK01M 4081, JK01J 3021 that were found involved in the illeg...

Waheed Parra urges CM for immediate electricity supply restoration of Services

19/12/2024
Srinagar, December 19 (KIP)-Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Youth President and MLA Pulwama, Waheed Ur Rehman Parra on Wednesday visited the Divisional Workshop and Receiving Station of the Power Development Department (PDD) in Pulwama, where a massive fire tragically destroyed several transformers awaiting repair. In a statement issued, Parra said the incident has caused significant disruption to the electricity supply across multiple areas, leaving thousands of residents struggling in freezing...

Baramulla all set for Good Governance Week: DC briefs Media, finalizes preparations

18/12/2024
Baramulla, December 18 (KIP)-The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today briefed media persons in his office chamber about the district's preparations for the ‘Good Governance Week’ (December 19–24) and chaired a preparatory meeting at Dak Bungalow Baramulla to finalize arrangements for ‘Prashashan Gaon Ki Ore’ program. During the press briefing, the DC highlighted the week-long ‘Good Governance Week’ initiative, which aims to bring administration closer to rural areas by o...

Satish Sharma reviews progress on RDD works in Chhamb constituency

18/12/2024
Jammu, December 18 (KIP)- Minister for FCS&CA, Transport, YS&S, IT, S&T and ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, chaired a meeting of concerned officers to review the physical and financial progress on developmental works being executed by Rural Development Department in Chhamb constituency under different schemes, The meeting focused on evaluating the progress and impact of ongoing projects in the constituency being executed under RDD schemes. During the review, the Minister, who is also ...

DC inspects developmental works, addresses public grievances in downtown Doda

18/12/2024
Doda, December 18 (KIP)-Deputy Commissioner (DC) Harvinder Singh on Wednesday conducted a comprehensive visit to the downtown area of Doda to assess the progress of the ongoing developmental projects and engage with the local populace to address their grievances. During the visit, DC Harvinder Singh inspected key infrastructural works, including the multi-storey car parking project, renovation of the drainage system at the old bus stand, and the shopping complex. He issued specific directi...

Awareness Program on Girl Child Empowerment held at Barnoti

18/12/2024
Barnoti, December 18 (KIP)- The Child Development Project Office (CDPO), Barnoti, in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department, Kathua, organized an awareness program on gender equality and girl child empowerment under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative at Government Higher Secondary School, Chandwan. The highlight of the event was a powerful Nukkad Natak performed by the renowned theatre group Rangyug. The street play effectively conveyed messages about the importance of ...

Kathua: Revenue Department refutes allegations circulating on Social Media

18/12/2024
Kathua, December 18 (KIP)-The Revenue Department Kathua has strongly contested the allegations made in a video circulating on social media, claiming that the department operates under the influence of certain influential individuals. Refuting the allegations Tehsildar Bani Predhyum Attri said ‘the accusations made by the person in the video are entirely unfounded and are hereby categorically denied’. “It is clarified that the land demarcation referred to in the video was conducted solely ...

Ramban administration gears up for “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore” campaign during Good Governance Week-2024

18/12/2024
Ramban,December 18 (KIP)-The District Administration Ramban, held a meeting today to review the preparations for the "Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore" campaign, scheduled to be conducted from December 19 to 24, 2024 under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, as part of Good Governance Week 2024. The arrangements and activities for the same were finalized here at a meeting chaired by Additional District Development Commissioner Roshan Lal. The attendees included ...

Satish Sharma attends 16th annual day function at DPS Udhampur

18/12/2024
Udhampur, December 17 (KIP)- Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science & Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports and ARI & Training, Satish Sharma, today chaired the annual day celebration of Delhi Public School, Udhampur. The school celebrated its annual day with great enthusiasm and cultural splendour on the unique theme “Manvantar Manthan; The Churning of Yugas”. The event showcased a mesmerising depiction of all four Yugas – Satya Y...

J&K Sports Council conducts screening of Soft Tennis players for Junior Nationals

18/12/2024
Jammu, December 17 (KIP)- The J&K Sports Council today conducted screening of players for participation in Soft Tennis Junior National championship scheduled to be held in Chandigarh from 27th to 31st December. The screening was done by Divisional Sports Officer, Jammu, Baljinder Singh, Senior Boxing Coach J&K Sports Council, Anil Wadhera and Indu Bhushan (International Soft Tennis Players) and Mentor /Coach Soft tennis Khelo India Center, M A Stadium. The J&K Soft Tennis contingent c...

Deputy Commissioner Poonch reviews functioning of Education Department

17/12/2024
Poonch, December 17 (KIP)-District Development Commissioner Poonch Vikas Kundal reviewed the functioning of the Education Department at a meeting of the concerned officers, here today. The meeting covered all crucial aspects including staff strength, school infrastructure, vocational education initiatives, the management of seasonal centers, Vocational Centres, expenditure details etc. The Deputy Commissioner stressed the need for addressing staff shortage and instructed the Chief Educat...

MVD mulls major drive against Number Plate Masking, carriage of goods by passenger vehicles

17/12/2024
Jammu, December 17 (KIP)-Transport Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan today reviewed the working of offices of the Motor Vehicle Department at a meeting here today. The ARTOs of Jammu Division attended the meeting in person, while RTO and ARTOs of Kashmir Division participated through virtual mode. The Transport Commissioner directed the officers to streamline the functioning of the field offices to provide hassle free services to the general public being offered by the Transport Departmen...

Police seizes 33 vehicles, registers 06 FIRs in the month of Nov & Dec 2024 in Budgam

17/12/2024
Srinagar, December 17 (KIP)- In continuation of its ongoing drive against illegal mining, Police in Budgam has seized 33 vehicles used in illegal transport of minerals which includes (14 Tractors, 18 Tippers and 01 LNT) & 09 persons were also arrested who were involved in the illegal extraction/ transportation of minerals in the month of Nov-24 & Dec-2024. Further, 06 FIRs got registered at police stations of Magam, Beerwah and Khansahib in the district. This proactive approach to curb i...

Commemorating the Martyrdom: One-Day Seminar Organized by DGPC Jammu

17/12/2024
Jammu, December 17 (KIP)-The District Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee (DGPC) Jammu today announced a one-day seminar to commemorate the martyrdom of the Char Sahibzadas of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji and to celebrate the Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The announcement was made during a media briefing by DGPC Vice President S. Balvinder Singh, accompanied by S. Surjeet Singh (General Secretary), S. Harjit Singh (Member DGPC & In-charge Dharam Parchar), S. Tejinder Singh, and S. Avtar S...

Sub Inspector recruitment: Sukhnandan seeks rectification from minimum age criteria from 18 to 21 yrs

17/12/2024
Jammu, December 17 (KIP)-Former Minister and senior BJP leader Choudhary Sukhnandan Kumar, has raised a significant demand regarding the recruitment age criteria for Sub Inspector posts in the Jammu and Kashmir Police. He emphasized the need to revise the age eligibility from the current range of 18 to 28 years to a more practical range of 21 to 31 years. And, this should be implemented from the ongoing recruitment process of Sub Inspectors posts. Sukhnandan Kumar while addressing pr...

Rapacious NC consuming Maharaja Hari Singh whom they Lembarrassed for political objective:GL Raina

17/12/2024
Jammu, December 17 (KIP)-Chief Minister of Jammu Kashmir has invoked Maharaja Hari Singh ji to fulfil narrow political objective of his government, believing people in general and Dogras in particular have forgotten the humiliating treatment meted out to the Great ruler of erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir by NC and its founder Sheikh Mohd Abdullah, said Girdhari Lal Raina, Spokesperson, J&K BJP. J&K BJP Spokespersons Girdhari Lal Raina, and Dr. Abhijeet Singh Jasrotia along with Balbir...

Rapacious NC consuming Maharaja Hari Singh whom they Lembarrassed for political objective:GL Raina

17/12/2024
Jammu, December 17 (KIP)-Chief Minister of Jammu Kashmir has invoked Maharaja Hari Singh ji to fulfil narrow political objective of his government, believing people in general and Dogras in particular have forgotten the humiliating treatment meted out to the Great ruler of erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir by NC and its founder Sheikh Mohd Abdullah, said Girdhari Lal Raina, Spokesperson, J&K BJP. J&K BJP Spokespersons Girdhari Lal Raina, and Dr. Abhijeet Singh Jasrotia along with Balbir...

Open Volleyball Tournament Inaugurated at BHSS Ganderbal

17/12/2024
Ganderbal , December 17 (KIP)- The Department of Youth Services and Sports (YSS) J&K in collaboration with the 115 Battalion CRPF and Chief Education Officer Ganderbal commenced an Open Volleyball Tournament under Civic Action Program for boys on Monday at Boys Higher Secondary School (BHSS) here. Eight teams representing various higher secondary schools from across the district are competing in the two-day tourney. The tournament was formally inaugurated by the Commanding Officer of the 115...

Kalsotra Demands Restoration of Reservation in Promotions in J&K

16/12/2024
Jammu, December 16 (KIP)- R.K. Kalsotra, State President of the All India Confederation of SC/ST/OBC Organisations, today urged the NC Government to immediately restore reservation in promotions in Jammu and Kashmir. Paying tribute to Janab Masood Choudhary on his second death anniversary at the Confederation Headquarters, Kalsotra said, “We have had a long-standing relationship with Masood Sahab, who always encouraged us to raise the issues of marginalized communities. We continue to wo...

Finance Deptt mourns demise of CAO, Namisha Dogra

16/12/2024
Jammu, December 16 (KIP)- The Finance Department and JAKFAS today convened a condolence meeting to mourn the tragic and untimely demise of Namisha Dogra, Chief Accounts Officer, JMRDA. Director General, Accounts and Treasuries, Fayaz Ahmad Lone, expressed deepest shock and sorrow over the demise of CAO, Namisha. He extended his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family during these difficult times, offering support and strength in their hour of grief. He assured them that the entire depa...

96 cases approved under Mission Youth schemes at Poonch

16/12/2024
Poonch, December 16 (KIP)-A meeting of District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) of Mission Youth Schemes was held today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal here in the Meeting Hall of DC Office Complex. The meeting focussed on evaluating cases under Mission Youth Schemes, specifically Mumkin, Tejaswini, and Spurring Entrepreneurship Initiative (SEI). The Nodal Officer for Mission Youth self-employment schemes presented 130 new cases under Mumkin, 15 cases und...