SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday called for collective efforts to protect the environment, saying it is vital for a healthier planet for future generations. “On World Environment Day, let’s rededicate ourselves to the conservation of Mother Earth and preservation of nature’s delicate balance. Our collective efforts towards environmental protection […]
JAMMU — Police on Thursday detained a notorious woman drug peddler under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district and lodged her in jail in the Bhaderwah belt. The detained woman, Sheema Bibi, a resident of Bishnah tehsil in Jammu district, was residing […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday said they have attached immovable and movable properties worth over ₹4 crore belonging to alleged drug peddlers in separate actions carried out under the NDPS Act in Srinagar. According to a police statement, the action was taken by Police Stations Lal Bazar and Khanayar as part […]
LAHORE — Pakistan overcame Australian spin on a tricky wicket to win the third and final one-day international by four wickets and clinch the series 2-1 on Thursday. Pakistan had to fight hard on a turning wicket to reach 161-6 in 41.5 overs after Australia had crashed to its lowest ODI total in Pakistan and […]
SRINAGAR — To ensure the safety and security of tourists and pilgrims during the Amarnath Yatra 2026, police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district have launched the ‘Pahchan App’, a QR-based mobile application designed to register and regulate service providers operating along the Yatra route and at key tourist destinations. The application enables instant, on-spot […]
JAMMU — A portion of the wall of the nearly 200-year-old Gadadhar temple collapsed outside the Mubarak Mandi heritage complex in Jammu on Thursday following rain, triggering concerns among locals who blamed the ongoing excavation and restoration work near the shrine for the collapse. No casualties were reported in the incident. The temple dedicated to […]
JAMMU — Several houses were damaged after a cloudburst triggered flash floods in the hilly Bathoi area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Thursday evening, officials said. No casualty was reported in the incident, they said. This is fifth cloudburst in Jammu region in past three days. Four cloudbursts were reported in three districts […]
ANANTNAG, Sheikh Nadeem (KIMS) — A wildlife awareness programme on wild boar prevention and human-wildlife conflict mitigation was organized at Government High School Sadiwara under the supervision of the Range Officer Bringi Valley Achabal and on the directions of the Wildlife Warden South. The programme aimed to educate students, teachers, and local residents about the […]
PULWAMA, Mudasir Maqbool (KIMS) — As part of the Nasha Mukht Abhiyan, the Drug Department, in collaboration with the Pulwama Chemists and Druggists Association (PCDA), organized an anti-drug awareness rally in Pulwama on Thursday. The rally commenced from District Hospital Pulwama and concluded at the Sports Stadium Pulwama, drawing participation from officials of the Drug […]
SRINAGAR — Former Australian cricketer Shaun Tait has resigned from his role as Bangladesh’s fast bowling coach with immediate effect, bringing an end to his stint with the side after 12 months. Tait joined Bangladesh in May last year on a contract running until November 2027. The former Australia speedster had replaced ex-New Zealand all-rounder […]