SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir is reaping the dividends of peace with strong indicators suggesting that the Union Territory’s economy is getting back on track after multiple setbacks, including Pahalgam terror attack, said Jammu and Kashmir Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Amitava Chatterjee. In an exclusive interview with PTI, Chatterjee said while traffic […]
Author: KIMS Kashmir
Fresh batch of over 1,700 pilgrims leave for Amarnath Yatra
JAMMU — A batch of over 1,700 devotees left Jammu base camp for 3,880-metre-high cave shrine of Amarnath in South Kashmir himalayas amid multi-tier security escort on Thursday, officials said. More than 4.40 lakh pilgrims have offered prayers at Lord Shiva shrine at the holy cave till now. Twenty-third batch of 1,795 pilgrims, including 1,406 […]
Crime Branch files chargesheet against four in ₹15 lakh cooking oil fraud case
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday filed a chargesheet against four accused before a Srinagar court in connection with an alleged ₹15 lakh cheating case. According to an EOW statement, the chargesheet in FIR No. 77/2022 under Sections 420 and 120-B of the […]
Police attaches properties of four PaK-based terrorists in Ramban
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday attached the immovable properties of four Pakistan/PoK-settled terrorists in Ramban district under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). According to a police statement, the action was taken by Ramban Police in compliance with PHQ Order No. 1874 of 2026, conveyed vide Endorsement No. […]
Mehbooba visits slain policeman’s family, flash flood victims in Budgam; seeks govt support
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday visited Lolpora in Beerwah area of Budgam district to offer condolences to the family of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, who was killed in the line of duty in Anantnag district on July 22 and later met families affected by the recent flash […]
J&K Bank Q1 net drops 11.5% to Rs 429 crore
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Bank on Wednesday reported an 11.5 per cent decline in net profit at ₹428.80 crore in the first quarter of the current fiscal. The private sector lender had a consolidated net profit of ₹484.53 crore in the April-June quarter of FY26. Total income of the bank rose to ₹3,765 crore […]
Arms, ammunition recovered during search operation in Kulgam
KULGAM — Security forces recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition during a joint search operation in the Tantrypora–Sursnoo orchard area of Kulgam district on Tuesday, dealing a significant blow to the terror ecosystem. According to Kulgam Police, the recovery was made during a joint Search and Destroy Operation (SADO), also referred to as […]
Police attach house linked to drug trafficking in Shopian
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday attached an immovable property worth ₹18,76,665 belonging to an alleged drug peddler in Shopian under its ongoing crackdown against narcotics-related activities. According to a police statement, the attached property comprises a residential house belonging to Nazir Ahmad Lone, son of Rishi Lone, a resident of Kathohallan. […]
J&K govt approves ₹6.38 crore for development of Khoo Sahib spring in Pulwama
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved a ₹6.38 crore project for the development of the revered Khoo Sahib holy spring at Yarwan in Shadimarg area of Pulwama district. Announcing the decision in a post on X, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the project aims to upgrade essential infrastructure at the religious […]
Mehbooba expresses concern over NH-44 disruptions impacting horticulture sector
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the impact of landslide-induced disruptions on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH-44) on Kashmir’s horticulture sector. In a post on X, the PDP said Mehbooba Mufti noted that every day of delay in transporting fresh produce puts the hard work […]








