BUDGAM — A non-functional Primary Health Centre building has become nuisance for the people of Budgam village here in Central Kashmir. The Health Centre building these days is a favourite spot for drunkards and drug addicts. Locals from Gundipora Beerwah area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district staged a protest saying that work that had been […]
Author: KIMS Kashmir
Private schools adopt barter system: ‘Deposit fee & take your answer sheets’
SRINAGAR — The parents of children studying in different private schools in Srinagar city have decided to submit a petition to the district administration alleging that the schools are forcing them to pay 100% fees otherwise their examination papers will be withheld. This year private schools didn’t function at all in wake of Covid-19 pandemic. […]
Amit Shah chairs top security meet of DGPs, IGPs, intel officials
NEW DELHI — Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday presided over the National Security Strategy Conference (NSSC) through video conferencing to discuss the prevailing security situation in the country. Top police sources said all the Director Generals of Police of states, Inspector Generals, selected field officers of the rank of Superintendents of Police and […]
Shiv Sena demands statement from GOI on J&K situation
NEW DELHI — Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Monday demanded a statement from home minister Amit Shah or defence minister Rajnath Singh over the recent killings in Kashmir valley. He also expressed concern over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, Hindustan Times reported. The situation in J&K is worrisome. Bihari migrants, Kashmiri Pandits and […]
High alert in Kashmir, intel warns of attacks on power projects, emergency landing strip
SRINAGAR — Militant outfit Harkat 313, has been tasked to launch attacks on government infrastructure, including hydel power plants of Uri-I and Uri-II, following which a high alert has been sounded in Kashmir. According to India Today report, security has been beefed up around the Uri-I and Uri-II hydro-power projects, which are close to the […]
J&K Govt signs MoU with Dubai for Real Estate development, industrial parks, super specialty hospitals, says LG Manoj Sinha
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir administration has signed an MoU with Govt of Dubai for real estate development, industrial parks, IT towers, multipurpose towers, logistics, medical college, super specialty hospital and more, said J&K LG Manoj Sinha on Monday. Speaking to selected media men at Raj Bhawan here, the union minister for Commerce and Industries […]
Anantnag admin provides Rs 1 lakh ex-gratia to NOK of killed non-local labourers
ANANTNAG — District Administration in Anantnag district of south Kashmir on Monday said that it was awaiting decision of the families of two non-locals regarding last rites. Talking to GNS, Deputy Commissioner Anantnag Dr Piyush Singla told GNS that the administration will provide all assistance whether the last rites are carried here or in native […]
Weather to improve as more rains and snow lash Jammu and Kashmir
SRINAGAR — Rains continued to lash plains while higher reaches amassed more light snow in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday. The weatherman has forecast improvement in overall conditions with dry weather in store for at least next three days. “Mainly dry weather is expected from October 19-22. There’s no forecast of any major […]
Kapil Sibal slams Mohan Bhagwat, says Centre failed to secure J&K
NEW DELHI — Slamming Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on October 17 asked the Sarsanghchalak what development Jammu and Kashmir witnessed while adding that the Centre has failed to secure the union territory. Sibal said, “Bhagwat ji says there is huge development in Jammu and Kashmir. We want […]
Yuvraj Singh arrested, released on bail over ‘casteist remark’
CHANDIGARH — Haryana Police on Sunday said former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh was arrested and released on bail in an alleged casteist remarks case in compliance with a High Court order. Singh is accused of making casteist remarks against another cricketer during an Instagram chat last year. The police said it was a “formal arrest” […]









