Special Stories

J&K Police organized road race in Shopian

31/08/2026
Srinagar, August 31 (KIP)-Under the aegis of the Civic Action Programme, J&K Police in Shopian organized a Road Race from Batapora Stadium Shopian upto Arhama Mandi with the objective of promoting physical fitness, sportsmanship, healthy engagement and a drug-free lifestyle among youth. The race was flagged off by SSP Shopian Shri Mushtaq Ahmad Choudhary-JKPS, accompanied by other senior police officers. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from local youth and sports enthusiasts, ...

Power Shutdown by KPDCL

31/08/2026
Srinagar, August 31 (KIP)- Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Khanyar line and 33 kV Baghi Ali Mardan Khan-Takanwari line will be observed due to which power supply to Miskeenbagh, Rosebal, Hazaribagh, Kondebal, Hasanabad, Joglilanker, Palpora, Sangam, JLNM Hospital and adjoining areas will be affected from 01 PM to 04 PM on 03 & 04 September 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 132/33 KV and 33 kV Switchyard at 100 MVA, 132/33 kV GSS Badampora will be ob...

Sat Sharma calls for impactful implementation of ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ programmes in Bishnah

31/08/2026
Bishnah, August 31 (KIP)-J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma called upon the party cadre in Bishnah to ensure that every programme under the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ is implemented in the Assembly constituency with a clear focus on public participation, social service and tangible benefits to the people. Sat Sharma was addressing a detailed meeting held at the office of MLA Bishnah Rajeev Bhagat, convened to review preparations for the successful and fruitful implementation of ...

Police Crack Theft Case In Baramulla; 03 Arrested

30/08/2026
Srinagar, August 30 (KIP)-Police in Baramulla have cracked a house theft case within a short span of time with the arrest of three accused persons and recovery of stolen gold jewellery. The case pertains to a complaint received at Police Station Baramulla from Saleema Begum W/o Mohd Akbar Wani resident of Rangwar, Baramulla, who reported that gold jewellery and cash were stolen from an almirah at her residence while she was away on official duties in connection with Independence Day arrangem...

Police Intensify Anti-Drug Drive In Baramulla; Wild Bhang Destroyed at Jabadar, Bijhama

30/08/2026
Srinagar, August 30 (KIP)-Continuing its sustained campaign against drug abuse and illicit cultivation of narcotic substances, Police in Baramulla conducted a Bhang destruction drive at Jabadar, Bijhama. During the drive, wild Bhang plants found growing in the area were identified and destroyed. The operation was conducted peacefully and smoothly, with police personnel ensuring proper supervision throughout. Police remains committed to eliminating the sources of drug abuse and urges the...

Chhatroo/Gurinal Case Transferred to Crime Branch

29/08/2026
Srinagar, August 29 (KIP)- The Chhatroo/Gurinal case has been transferred to the Crime Branch, following efforts by former minister and senior political leader G.M. Saroori, who had sought a specialised and impartial investigation into the matter. Saroori had recently met the affected family and heard their concerns and grievances regarding the case. Subsequently, he spoke to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha over the phone, apprising him of the matter and requesting that the case be trans...

NIT Srinagar Holds Cricket Match, Tug-of-War as Sports Activities Continue

29/08/2026
Srinagar, August 29 (KIP)- The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar organised a cricket match between students and faculty and staff members on Saturday, besides holding a Tug-of-War competition among students as part of its ongoing sports activities aimed at promoting fitness, teamwork and a healthy competitive spirit on campus. The cricket match witnessed enthusiastic participation from both teams and provided students, faculty and staff an opportunity to showcase their sporti...

Police Seals Medical Store During Joint Inspection in Anantnag

29/08/2026
Srinagar, August 29 (KIP)-Police in Anantnag, in coordination with officials of the Drug Control Department, conducted an inspection of medical retail outlets to check compliance with applicable regulations. During the inspection, Amreen Medical Store, owned by Shafeeq Ahmad Itoo of Trahpoo, Achabal, was found in violation of prescribed requirements. The premises were found to have an expired licence, non-availability of electronic records, cache covers of certain scheduled drugs, unhygien...

CS sympathises with Rakesh Sharma on his mother's demise

28/08/2026
Srinagar, August 28 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of the mother of Shri Rakesh Sharma, Deputy Secretary, who passed away today. In his condolence message, the Chief Secretary conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to Shri Rakesh Sharma and the bereaved members of his family on their irreparable loss. Dulloo described the passing away of a mother as a deeply painful personal loss, leaving an irreplaceable void in the lives of her chil...

NC govt’s negligence costing J&K farmers their precious cattle: Dr. Devinder Manyal

27/08/2026
Jammu, August 27 (KIP)-J&K BJP senior leader and MLA Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal launched a scathing attack on the NC-led Jammu & Kashmir Government for its administrative negligence and failure to protect the livestock of farmers from the deadly Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), asserting that the loss of precious cattle is not merely an animal-health issue but a serious economic blow to thousands of farming families across Jammu province. Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal addressed a press conference at t...

‘Chandi Maa Da Darbar Jana’ echoes devotion and spiritual heritage of J&K: Sat Sharma

27/08/2026
Jammu, August 27 (KIP)-J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma, along with MLA Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal, released the devotional music album “Chandi Maa Da Darbar Jana”, sung by renowned singer Makhan Singh Chahal, at the BJP headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. They were accompanied by J&K BJP Media Incharge Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, Convenor of the Sanskriti, Art & Culture Cell Narinder Singh, and Cell Co-Convenor Sahil Mahajan, who organized the programme. Sat Sharma, while speaki...

J&K Police concludes Volleyball Tournament in Shopian

27/08/2026
Srinagar, August 27 (KIP)-In a vibrant initiative aimed at youth empowerment, community engagement and promotion of sports, J&K Police in Shopian organised and successfully concluded a Volleyball Tournament at Sports Stadium, Vishroo Keller, under the aegis of the Civic Action Programme (CAP). The tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation of four teams from adjoining areas within the jurisdiction of Police Station Keller, namely Gatipora Shamshers, Thearina Warriors, Zrakan Fearless ...

J&K Police inaugurates Grand Knockout Cricket Tournament For Women in Pulwama

27/08/2026
Srinagar, August 27 (KIP)-Promoting women’s participation in sports and providing a vibrant platform for local sporting talent, J&K Police in Pulwama inaugurated a Grand Knockout Cricket Tournament for Women at Niloora Cricket Ground under the Civic Action Programme (CAP) 2026-27. The inaugural ceremony was graced by SSP Pulwama Ms. Tanushree-IPS, along with other senior police officers of the district. The tournament features six teams from different parts of the district. The opening mat...

IUST Holds Industry-Academia Interaction for B.Voc Tourism & Hospitality Students

27/08/2026
IUST Awantipora, August 27 (KIP)-The Centre for Good Governance & Policy Analysis (CGG&PA), IUST, organised an industry-academia interaction session for students of B.Voc Tourism & Hospitality Management, with Mr. Khalid Nazir, Senior Consultant, Corporate Guest Relations, The Lalit New Delhi and The Lalit Suri Hospitality School, Delhi NCR, as the guest speaker. The session provided students with valuable industry perspectives on the evolving hospitality and tourism landscape, emerging ca...

BJP MLA ignored Nagrota Constituency, Says M. K. Rana

27/08/2026
Jammu, August 27 (KIP)-Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Joint Secretary, Central Zone, M. K. Rana, today criticised the BJP MLA of Nagrota Constituency, alleging that the constituency has been neglected and that several promises made during the election have not been fulfilled. Addressing a public meeting at Dhanu in Block Mathwar, Rana said that the local BJP MLA has remained largely absent from the ground, while people across Nagrota Constituency continue to face various pr...

DC Srinagar reviews renovation works at Narayan Temple Bulbul Lanker

25/08/2026
Srinagar, August 25 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, on Tuesday visited the Narayan Temple at Bulbul Lanker in the Share-Khaas area of the District to inspect the renovation and upgradation works being taken under the Government’s Heritage Conservation Scheme. During the visit, the DC was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Joint Commissioner SMC, Nuzhat Qureshi, IAS Probationer Aakash Garg, Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad, Sup...

Martyr Ashaq Hussain Malik Memorial Volleyball Tournament Concludes in Anantnag

25/08/2026
Srinagar, August 25 (KIP)-The Martyr Ashaq Hussain Malik Memorial Volleyball Tournament, organised by Anantnag Police under the Civic Action Programme (CAP), concluded with an exciting final match. The final was played between Outlaws Kashmir and Spartan Anantnag, with Spartan Anantnag emerging victorious after a keenly contested encounter. The tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from local teams and provided a vibrant platform for youth to showcase their sporting talent. The i...

J&K Police conducts PCPG meetings across Handwara

25/08/2026
Srinagar, August 25 (KIP)- In view of the forthcoming Eid Milad-un-Nabi ﷺ, J&K Police in Handwara conducted Police Community Partnership Group meetings across various Police Stations and Police Posts of the Police district under the supervision of senior officers. The meetings were attended by representatives, Lumberdars, members of Auqaf Committees, traders and other prominent members of the local community. During these meetings, detailed discussions were held regarding the peaceful an...

District Zoonosis Committee meeting held at Doda

25/08/2026
Doda, August 25 (KIP)-A meeting of the District Zoonosis Committee (District Steering Committee) was held today at the DC Office Complex Doda to review the status of zoonotic diseases, particularly rabies and strengthen inter-sectoral coordination under the “One Health” approach. Deputy Commissioner Doda Krishan Lal (Chairperson) chaired the meeting. The meeting discussed modalities for strengthening coordination among the Health, Animal Husbandry, Local Bodies, Forest and Wildlife, Ed...

BJP felicitates talented Cricketers selected to represent India at Indo-Thai Open Championship

25/08/2026
Jammu, August 25 (KIP)-J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma CA, along with J&K BJP General Secretaries Baldev Singh Billawaria and Gopal Mahajan, felicitated talented cricketers Gaurav Majotra, Naman Sharma and Gurminder of Redhima Sports Club, who have been selected to represent India at the Indo-Thai Open Cricket Championship 2026. Felicitating the young cricketers, Sat Sharma said that their selection to represent India is a matter of immense pride for Jammu & Kashmir and r...

J&K Police In Shopian Organized Road Race At Zainapora Under The Civic Action Programme

24/08/2026
Srinagar, August 24 (KIP)-Under the aegis of the Civic Action Programme, Police in Shopian organized a Road Race Marathon at Zainapora with the objective of promoting physical fitness, sportsmanship, healthy engagement and a drug-free lifestyle among youth. The race commenced from NIPS Zainapora, proceeded towards Police Station Zainapora and culminated back at NIPS Zainapora. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from local youth and sports enthusiasts, who took part in the race ...

BJP Failed to Deliver Statehood, Now Trying to Undermine Elected Govt: Rattan Lal

24/08/2026
Jammu, August 24 (KIP)-Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President Jammu Rattan Lal Gupta today termed the BJP State office-bearers’ core committee meeting as a political drama aimed at diverting attention from its failure to fulfil its repeated promise of restoring full-fledged statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing party office-bearers and functionaries from Bhalwal Block, at Gandhi Nagar Jammu Party headquater, Gupta said the BJP has no moral standing to lecture...

Demand for Strict Action Against Teacher Accused of Alleged Rape of Minor Student

24/08/2026
Jammu, August 24 (KIP)-The Akhil Bharatiya Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh (ABRSM) has termed the alleged rape of a 14-year-old student an extremely serious, unfortunate and shameful incident and has demanded the strictest action under law against the accused teacher, Khalid Hussain. ABRSM State President Rattan Sharma expressed deep concern over the incident and urged the Jammu and Kashmir Government to ensure a fair and speedy investigation. He further demanded that, if the allegations are p...

Retired DySP Dara Singh joins BJP along with supporters at Srinagar

24/08/2026
Srinagar,August 24 (KIP)-Retired DySP Dara Singh, along with his supporters, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Srinagar in the presence of J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma CA, Leader of Opposition in the J&K Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma, Lok Sabha MP Jugal Kishore Sharma, Vice Presidents Rashpaul Verma, and Shehnaz Ganai and General Secretaries Mohammad Anwar Khan and Gopal Mahajan. The joining programme was organized by Rash Paul Verma, Vice President, BJP Jammu & Kas...

J&K Police intensify 4-month crackdown on illegal mining in Budgam

23/08/2026
Srinagar, August 23 (KIP)- In a major four-month-long enforcement drive against illegal mining and the unlawful extraction and transportation of minerals, Budgam Police have intensified action across the district, registering 34 FIRs and seizing 182 vehicles and machinery. During the last four months, Budgam Police have registered 34 FIRs at various Police Stations, including Budgam, Chadoora, Magam, Beerwah and Khansahib, against persons involved in illegal mining and allied activities. A...

Director NIT Srinagar visits key sections, reviews Mega Hostel work

20/08/2026
Srinagar, August 20 (KIP)-Director, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, Prof. Anurag Misra, on Thursday visited various administrative and academic sections of the Institute and interacted with faculty and staff members. During his interactions, he took feedback from the staff regarding the functioning of their respective sections and emphasised the importance of coordination, efficiency and timely disposal of work. The Director also visited the Counselling Cell, where t...

CUKashmir holds hackathon awareness camp

20/08/2026
Ganderbal, August 20 (KIP)-Under the Udyam Jagriti 5.0 Campaign of Mission YUVA, and to sensitize and motivate students to pursue innovation, entrepreneurship, Department of Information Technology (DIT), Central University of Kashmir (CUK), organised a Hackathon Awareness Camp in which 100 students participated. The camp provided an opportunity to the students to understand the objectives of the Mission YUVA Hackathon and explore how innovative ideas can be transformed into practical, sust...

National seminar on GST Reforms 2.0 concludes at CUKashmir

20/08/2026
Ganderbal, August 20 (KIP)-The two-day national seminar on "GST Reforms 2.0: Sectoral Growth Prospects and Challenges," organized by the Department of Commerce, School of Business Studies, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, concluded at Tulmulla Campus here on Thursday. Addressing the valedictory function, Dean, School of Social Sciences, Prof. D. K. Madaan, highlighted the economic and politic...

J&K ACB Registers FIR against Officials and Beneficiaries over Illegal Construction and Encroachment at Rajbagh, Srinagar

19/08/2026
Srinagar, August 19 (KIP)-The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Srinagar has registered FIR No. 10/2026 following a Joint Surprise Check and subsequent verification into allegations of illegal construction of a multi-storey building in the flood basin/fringe area of River Jhelum at Rajbagh, Srinagar. The verification revealed alleged violations in the grant and subsequent modification of building permissions, including substantial increase in the plinth area and building height without obtaini...

DUJ and KUWJ (Delhi Unit) Condemn Raids on Journalist Ravi Nair's Home

19/08/2026
New Delhi, August 19 (KIP)-The DUJ and KUWJ (Delhi Unit) strongly condemn the Gujarat police raids conducted on August 17, 2026 at journalist Ravi Nair’s residences in Delhi and Kerala. Following an FIR related to a Washington Post report co-authored by Nair about how the LIC was allegedly pressurized to invest in Adani group companies, the Gujarat police seized two phones and pendrives from his Kerala home. In Delhi, they also seized the laptop of Nair’s son and the laptop and ...