SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday attached an immovable property worth approximately ₹2.74 crore belonging to an alleged drug peddler in Srinagar under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. According to a police statement, the action was taken by Srinagar Police as part of the ongoing Nasha […]
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NIA court rejects interim bail to ex-DSP; grants 5-day custody parole for father’s last rites
JAMMU — A special NIA court has rejected the interim bail application of dismissed police officer Devinder Singh but allowed him a five-day custody parole on humanitarian grounds to attend the post-death rituals of his father in Srinagar next week. Singh, who was posted with the anti-hijacking cell of police attached to the Srinagar airport, […]
Defence Minister arrives in Srinagar to take part in Kargil Vijay Diwas event in Ladakh
SRINAGAR — Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday arrived in Srinagar to take part in the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations in Ladakh, officials said. Singh arrived at the Srinagar International Airport on Saturday morning and was received here by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, the officials said. They said the Defence minister […]
LG flags off reading marathon along Dal Lake, calls for green future
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday flagged off the Reading Marathon along the banks of Dal Lake, describing it as a unique celebration of knowledge, fitness and environmental responsibility. Sharing details of the event, the Lieutenant Governor said thousands of students from colleges and universities across Jammu and Kashmir […]
Suspected cross-border drones trigger searches in Samba, Kathua
JAMMU — Security forces on Saturday launched extensive search operations after suspected Pakistani drones were detected near the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba and Kathua districts, officials said. An aerial object, suspected to be a Pakistani drone, was detected by Army troops over the forward village of Tarore in the Vijaypur area […]
Assembly privileges panel defers Waheed Para hearing to August 7
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly’s privileges committee on Friday deferred the hearing of PDP MLA Waheed Para in a breach of privilege case to next month, after the legislator sought adjournment citing unavoidable circumstances. The Pulwama MLA, who was to appear before the privileges committee on Friday, conveyed his inability to appear before […]
Amarnath Yatra resumes after 6-day weather halt; over 6,000 pilgrims leave Jammu
JAMMU — The annual Amarnath Yatra resumed from Jammu on Saturday after remaining suspended for six days due to inclement weather, with a fresh batch of over 6,000 pilgrims leaving the Bhagwati Nagar base camp for Baltal base camp in Kashmir Valley, officials said. On July 19, the yatra was suspended as a precautionary measure […]
CM launches curtain raiser for first IFFJK 2026 in Srinagar
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday launched the curtain raiser for the first International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026 in Srinagar. According to the Chief Minister’s Office, Omar Abdullah said the festival would play a pivotal role in showcasing Jammu and Kashmir’s rich cultural heritage while […]
Student protesters not ready to back down, Centre’s response decisive: Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday asserted that the student protesters are entitled to make their demands and it is for the Centre to see whether they want the youth protest in Delhi to continue or not. He was referring to the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) statement about the demand […]
Mirwaiz raises concern over mass detentions after policeman’s killing
SRINAGAR — Mirwaiz Kashmir Umar Farooq on Friday expressed concern over the reported large-scale detention, questioning and harassment of youth across Kashmir following the recent killing of a policeman, urging authorities to ensure that innocent people are not subjected to collective punishment. Addressing the Friday congregation at the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar, the Mirwaiz […]









