SRINAGAR — Estranged National Conference Lok Sabha MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has asked the party-led government in Jammu and Kashmir to resolve the reservation issue before the Winter session of Parliament ends, saying he will join the quota protests if no action is taken. The Winter session will be held from December 1 to […]
Author: KIMS Kashmir
Govt announces Winter Vacation in Kashmir: Pre-Primary from Nov 26, Classes 1–8 from Dec 1, Classes 9–12 from Dec 11
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday ordered winter vacations for all Government and recognised private schools up to Higher Secondary level in the Kashmir Division, as well as in the winter zones of Jammu Division. According to an order, pre-primary classes will observe vacation from 26 November, 2025 to 28 […]
Crime Branch Kashmir files chargesheet against four in fake property deal case
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir on Tuesday filed a charge sheet before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, against four accused persons involved in a fake property deal. The accused have been identified as Ab. Wahid Khan, son of Ab. Qayoom Khan, resident of Khan Mohalla Baghat-e-Barzulla; […]
Northern Railway’s Jammu division allots multi-purpose stalls through mega e-auction
JAMMU — Northern Railway’s Jammu Division conducted a mega e-auction for multi-purpose stalls that is expected to generate Rs 2.80 crore over the next five years and enhance passenger amenities across key stations, officials said on Monday. Led by Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal, the initiative was aimed at boosting asset monetisation and enhancing […]
Looking forward to day when J&K won’t need to approach Centre for financial assistance: Omar Abdullah
JAMMU — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said he is looking forward to a day when Jammu and Kashmir would no longer need to approach the central government for financial assistance, but instead be self-sufficient and capable of contributing to the Centre. He expressed gratitude to Union Minister G Kishan Reddy for proposing a […]
First-ever auction of seven limestone blocks launched in J&K
JAMMU — As many as seven limestone mines will be auctioned in three districts of Jammu and Kashmir, the first-ever sale of mineral blocks in the region that will put the Union Territory on the country’s mineral map, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy said on Monday. Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy, J&K […]
J&K govt, National Stock Exchange sign pact to create awareness among local businesses
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government and the National Stock Exchange on Monday signed an agreement to create awareness among local businesses about the benefits of formal listing, an official spokesperson said. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Department of Industries and Commerce, and the NSE in the presence of Chief […]
Clear picture on J&K lithium reserves only after completion of G2 survey: Union Minister Reddy
JAMMU — Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday said the initial findings do not indicate significant lithium deposits in Jammu and Kashmir and a clearer assessment will be available only after Geological Survey of India completes its ongoing G2-level exploration in January next year. Coal and mines minister Reddy said the survey will provide […]
Police conduct surprise locker inspections in Srinagar, Pulwama hospitals
SRINAGAR — Police on Monday carried out surprise inspection of hospital lockers in Pulwama and Srinagar districts of Jammu and Kashmir as part of heightened vigilance in the wake of the November 10 Delhi blast and the recovery of arms and ammunition linked to the “white collar” terror module. “In line with ongoing efforts to […]
SC adjourns plea by Sonam Wangchuk’s wife challenging his NSA detention to Dec 8
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned to December 8 the hearing on a plea filed by the wife of jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, terming his detention under National Security Act as “illegal, and an arbitrary exercise violating his fundamental rights.” A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria deferred […]









