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Rescue of Tourists from Sunshine Peak by Indian Army

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...

CM Interacts with public representatives, deputations

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 ...

Chief Secretary instructs PHH Inclusion

08/05/2026
Srinagar, May 08 (KIP)-A delegation of Panun Kashmir today met the Hon’ble Chief Secretary of the Government of Jammu & Kashmir and submitted a comprehensive memorandum highlighting serious concerns relating to the implementation of the National Food Security Act (NFSA), deteriorating civic infrastructure in migrant camps, and several long-pending administrative and welfare issues affecting displaced Kashmiri Pandits. At the very outset, the delegation reiterated the demand of Panun Kashmi...

Basharat Bukhari raises concerns over the implementation of NFSA

07/05/2026
Jammu, May 07 (KIP)-Senior PDP leader and former minister Syed Basharat Bukhari has raised important concerns over the implementation of the National Food Security Act (NFSA) in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly regarding displaced Kashmiri Pandits. Bukhari criticized the government for treating displaced Kashmiri Pandits at par with the general population during NFSA enrolment. He emphasized that the assistance being provided to migrant families is not a privilege, but a humanitarian support ...

CM chairs meeting to review status of implementation of Budget announcements & key initiatives

07/05/2026
Srinagar, May 07 (KIP)- Concluding the discussions in the follow-up meeting held to review the Budget announcements for implementation during 2026–27, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired the second round of meetings at the Civil Secretariat here to fast-track implementation of key Budget initiatives, with a focus on timely delivery of welfare measures for the people of Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary; Ministers Sakina Itoo,...

MP Assembly’s Committee on Govt Assurances calls on Speaker JKLA

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...

Lieutenant Governor Hails valour of Armed Forces on Operation Sindoor anniversary

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...

LG visits Vibrant Border Village Regal in Samba

07/05/2026
Jammu, May 06(KIP)- "Our border villages are the inheritors of a rich tradition of courage and resilience. Under the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, we have shifted the narrative. These are no longer the ‘last villages’ of India; they are our ‘First Villages'," the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday. The Lieutenant Governor was addressing a public rally during his visit to the border village of Regal in the Samba district today, where he initiat...

Sakeena Itoo reviews recruitment process of various departments, SKIMS

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...

Lieutenant Governor inaugurates Shri Narsingh Dev Sanskrit Gurukul at Ghagwal

07/05/2026
Jammu, May 06(KIP)-The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the Shri Narsingh Dev Sanskrit Gurukul at the ancient Shri Narsingh Dev Temple in Ghagwal. He also dedicated a Nakshatra Park and Yoga Dhyan Kendra to the public and laid foundation stone for Shri Narsingh Dev Public Library and Open Air Amphitheatre. Addressing a gathering of scholars, students and prominent citizens, the Lieutenant Governor emphasized that the establishment of Shri Narsingh Dev Sanskrit Gu...

CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates multi-purpose sports complex at GDC Tangmarg

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...

CM Omar Abdullah chairs BoD of J&K Cable Car Corporation at Gulmarg

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...

Lieutenant Governor Joins Mega Padyatra in Budgam

06/05/2026
Srinagar, May 05(KIP)-The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha joined a large people's movement in Budgam today as part of drug-free J&K campaign and assured the citizens that every arm of administration would act with resolve and unity to confront the issue and ensure that the threat is effectively eliminated. The Lieutenant Governor appealed to every family, social organization, spiritual and political leaders in Budgam to intensify drug-free J&K campaign across the district and assured...

Stringent Enforcement, Faster Prosecution & Robust Rehabilitation Key to Curb Drug Menace: CS

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...

LG interacts with students and faculty of Jammu University’s Design Your Degree Programme

05/05/2026
Jammu, May 05 (KIP)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today interacted with achiever students and faculty of Jammu University’s Design Your Degree (DYD) programme at Lok Bhavan and reviewed the initiative's impact on academic growth and innovation. During the interaction, the students from different semesters presented a detailed overview of their learning experiences, pedagogy of DYD, and shared their major achievements secured on national platforms and landmark competitions. They a...

BJP committed to the welfare and empowerment of women: Sanjita Dogra

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...

Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express: Passengers Applaud Amenities

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...

Lieutenant Governor Chairs 7th J&K UT Wildlife Board Meeting

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...

SeveraMLAs call on CM Omar Abdullah, raise constituency issues

04/05/2026
Srinagar, May 04 (KIP)- Several MLAs of Kashmir valley today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here at Civil Secretariat to appraise him of several issues related to their constituencies. Those who met the chief minister include MLA Chadoora Ali Mohammad Dar, MLA Beerwah Dr Shafi Ahmed Wani, MLA Khan Sahib Saifuddin Bhat of Budgam district, MLA Pattan Javaid Riyaz Bedar and MLA Pampore Justice (Retd) Hasnain Masoodi and flagged different issues related their constituencies. The l...

Over 13,000 MSMEs assessed by JKMHC across J&K

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...

CM Omar Abdullah chairs meeting as Darbar move offices open in Srinagar

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 ...

Darbar Move reopens in Srinagar, CM receives warm reception, accorded Guard of Honour

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...

LG inaugurated All India Inter-University Wushu Championship at University of Kashmir

04/05/2026
Srinagar, May 04 (KIP)- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Monday called upon the Athletes to act as the Ambassadors of Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan and inspire the youth to shun drugs and embrace sports. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of All India Inter-University Wushu Championship at University of Kashmir. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor reiterated that the Administration is committed to building a robust sporting culture across Hig...

Lieutenant Governor Chairs High-Level Review Meeting on Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan

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, ...

Lieutenant Governor Launches Major Campaign Against Drug Abuse and Narco-Terrorism in Srinagar

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...

World Press Freedom Day, celebrated annually on May 3rd

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...

Deputy Chief Minister calls for speedy completion New Assembly Complex Jammu

03/05/2026
Jammu, May 02 (KIP)-Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today conducted inspections of New Assembly Complex and other important ongoing infrastructure works in Jammu. During inspection the Deputy Chief Minister called for speedy and quality work completion of New Assembly Complex and timely execution of development projects and strengthening public infrastructure in Jammu. Taking stock of the pace and quality of construction, he directed the concerned officials to ensure adherenc...

CM expresses grief over loss of three workers in Bantalab bridge collapse

03/05/2026
Srinagar, May 02 (KIP)- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of three workers in a bridge collapse incident at Bantalab on the outskirts of Jammu city. In a message of condolence, the Chief Minister extended heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls. He also wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the incident. The Chief Minister has directed that a thorough inquiry be conducted to ascertain...

CGPWA, Jammu Holds 29th AGM

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 ...

Lok Bhavan Jammu Kashmir Celebrated Gujarat and Maharashtra's Foundation Day

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...