09/05/2026
Srinagar, May 08(KIP)-In a daring, swift and meticulously coordinated rescue operation, Chinar Warriors, in close synergy with Jammu & Kashmir Police, District Administration Baramulla and the Gulmarg Development Authority successfully rescued 24 tourists stranded at Sunshine Peak at 14000 feet, Gulmarg. After a technical malfunction developed in civil helicopter that had ferried the tourists to the peak, these tourists got stranded amidst rapidly deteriorating weather conditions, dense cloud...
09/05/2026
Srinagar, May 08(KIP)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met several public representatives, various deputations and individuals at his Public Services & Outreach Office Raabita here and discussed a range of public welfare and developmental issues concerning Jammu & Kashmir.
MLA Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq, called on the Chief Minister and discussed issues related to parks and gardens in his constituency.
MLA Banihal, Sajad Shaheen, also raised several issues of public importance concerning ...
07/05/2026
Srinagar, May 07 (KIP)- A delegation of the Committee on Government Assurances of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly today visited the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly and called on the Speaker, J&K Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather.
The Committee was comprised of its Chairman Harishankar Khatik and members including Gourav Singh Pardhi, Rajan Mandloi, Ramnivas Saha besides other senior officials.
The high-level visit focused on a bilateral exchange of knowledge, aiming...
07/05/2026
Jammu, May 07(KIP)- The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha has hailed the valour and sacrifices of the Indian Armed Forces on the anniversary of Operation Sindoor.
In a statement, the Lieutenant Governor has said:
"As we mark the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, we bow in reverence to the men and women in uniform whose unwavering resolve and extraordinary courage, delivered a fitting response to the enemy who targeted innocent civilians at Pahalgam.
Operation Sindoor is a decla...
07/05/2026
Srinagar, May 06(KIP)-Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the recruitment process undertaken by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) in various departments like Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare , Education departments and Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura.
The meeting was attended by Chairman, JKSSB, Vikas Kundal; Secretary JKSSB, Khur...
07/05/2026
Tangmarg/Gulmarg, May 06(KIP)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated a state-of-the-art multi-purpose indoor sports complex at Government Degree College (GDC) Tangmarg, developed at a cost of ₹2.75 crore under the CAPEX budget, reaffirming the government’s commitment to strengthening sports infrastructure and youth engagement across Jammu and Kashmir.
The newly established facility, located within the college premises, is equipped with modern indoor sports infrastructure, including a...
07/05/2026
Gulmarg, May 06(KIP)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired the meeting of the Board of Directors of Jammu & Kashmir Cable Car Corporation at the Convention Center, Gulmarg. During the meeting, the Managing Director, JK Cable Car Corporation, presented a detailed agenda and gave a comprehensive presentation on key projects and initiatives of the Corporation. The agenda items were discussed threadbare.
The Board deliberated on the upgradation of the Gulmarg Gondola Project aimed at enhan...
05/05/2026
Srinagar, May 05 (KIP)- The 17th Union Territory-level meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) was today chaired by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, who undertook a comprehensive review of the Union Territory’s performance in stringent enforcement of drug laws, prosecution of offenders, and treatment and rehabilitation of victims affected by substance abuse.
The meeting was attended by the Director General, Police; Director General, Prosecution; Principal Secretary, Home; Administrat...
05/05/2026
Jammu, May 05(KIP)-Continuing her commitment to public outreach and extending helping hand, Sanjita Dogra, General Secretary and Headquarters Incharge of Jammu Kashmir BJP, held a Women Grievances Darbar at the Kachi Chawni office. The weekly public interaction witnessed an overwhelming response, particularly from women representing diverse sections of society across various parts of Jammu. Former DDC Member Sharda Bhau also remained present and assisted in addressing the concerns raised du...
05/05/2026
Jammu, May 05(KIP)-The 'Vande Bharat Express,' recently launched between Jammu and Srinagar on May 2nd, continues to be a major attraction among passengers—not only for its speed but also for its premium services. This semi-high-speed train, a symbol of modern India, has set new records of popularity within just the initial days of its operation, thereby instilling unwavering confidence among travelers.
A tremendous surge in daily passenger volume has been observed on the Vande Bharat...
04/05/2026
Srinagar, May 04 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Monday chaired the 7th meeting of the Wildlife Board for the Union Territory of J&K, at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar.
The meeting was attended by Shri Javed Ahmed Rana, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Tribal Affairs Departments; Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal and Shri Mian Mehar Ali, Members of the Legislative Assembly; Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Dr. Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant...
04/05/2026
Srinagar, May 04 (KIP)- Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the functioning and progress of the Jammu & Kashmir MSME Health Clinic (JKMHC), a digital initiative aimed at diagnosing, reviving and strengthening micro, small and medium enterprises across the Union Territory.
The meeting besides Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce and Director, IIM Jammu was attended by Executive Director, JKEDI; Director, I...
04/05/2026
Srinagar, May 04 (KIP)- On the first day of the reopening of the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar after Darbar Move, marking the first full return to the summer capital in several years, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to outline the governance roadmap for the next six months.
The meeting, held at the Civil Secretariat, was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Ministers Sakina Itoo, Javed Rana, Javid Ahmad Dar and Satish Sharma, Advisor ...
04/05/2026
Srinagar, May 04 (KIP)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah received a warm reception at the Civil Secretariat Srinagar today as offices reopened in the summer capital. He was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour on the occasion.
The Darbar Move, which was resumed last year in Jammu, marks the restoration of a key governance tradition in Jammu and Kashmir, with the Civil Secretariat shifting in full to the summer capital after several years.
On his arrival, the Chief Minister inspected the pa...
03/05/2026
Srinagar, May 03 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha, today chaired a high-level meeting at Lok Bhavan to review the progress of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan and assessed the district-wise action plans aimed at eliminating drug- abuse and narco-terrorism.
The meeting was attended by Shri Atal Dullo, Chief Secretary; Shri Nalin Prabhat, DGP; Shri Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary Home Department; Shri S.J.M.Gillani, Spl DG Coordination PHQ; Shri Nitish Kumar, ...
03/05/2026
Srinagar, May 03 (KIP)- “In the war against drug abuse and narco-terrorism, every step matters. Every effort counts. Every contribution brings victory closer. Together, let us envision a Jammu Kashmir where no child is lost to drugs, no family is broken by addiction, no community suffers under traffickers, and every citizen thrives in health and strength," the Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha said today in Srinagar.
“This is the vision we pursue, the dream we must fulfil, and the lega...
03/05/2026
Jammu/Delhi/Srinagar, May 03 (KIP)- World Press Freedom Day, celebrated annually on May 3rd, is a UN-proclaimed day highlighting the importance of free, independent media and defending journalists from censorship and attacks. It honors those who lost their lives in the line of duty and assesses global press freedom, marking the anniversary of the 1991 Windhoek Declaration.
To celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom, evaluate its state worldwide, defend media independence, and p...
02/05/2026
Jammu, May 02 (KIP)- At the 29th Annual General Body Meeting held here today, the Central Govt Pensioners’ Welfare Association, Jammu (CGPWA) decided to join the hundred-day public movement of Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir launched by the Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha on 11th April in Jammu.
The AGM, presided over by President Kuldeep Khoda, was attended by a large number of former police and civil servants including former DGP, Dr Ashok Bhan, former Chief Secretary B R Sharma and former Principal ...
01/05/2026
Jammu, May 01 (KIP)- The Foundation Day of Gujarat and Maharashtra was celebrated with great enthusiasm at J&K Lok Bhavan, Jammu, in the presence of the Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha.
Addressing a gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said that Gujarat and Maharashtra are growth engines of the nation and besides massive contribution to country's GDP and exports, their social, cultural, and spiritual legacies stand unparalleled.
“Gujarat's soil is renowned for nurturing entrepreneuri...