POONCH — At least three landmines exploded due to a forest fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on Sunday, officials said. A fire broke out in Behrooti forest ahead of the border fence in Mendhar sector around 4 pm and detonated a few landmines, they said. The blasts resounded in the […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, along with its associated hospitals, today celebrated the 76th Republic Day with great zeal and patriotic fervor. The event commenced with Prof. Dr. Iffat Hassan Shah, Principal/ Dean of GMC Srinagar, unfurling the National Flag at the college premises. The celebration witnessed the presence of dignitaries, […]
KOZHIKODE — Former RAW chief AS Dulat cautioned that the “happiness” of Kashmiris following the elections in 2024 is “temporary”, and as they await the fulfilment of the promise of J&K’s statehood, the credibility of both Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the Centre is on the line. Dulat on Saturday said that Abdullah, who expressed […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir government has conferred awards to over 50 people, including a group of six Village Defence Guards (VDGs) and three J-K Administrative Service (JKAS) officers, for their outstanding contribution in different fields on Sunday, an official order said. Principal Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar Iffat Hassan Shah was among the prominent […]
GANDERBAL [Hadi Hidayat] (KIMS) — Sheikh Inayat Ullah, an accountant in the Motor Vehicle Department, Ganderbal, was awarded by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Kangan, during the Republic Day function for his exemplary service in transport management. Entrusted with overseeing transport operations for the Kangan Assembly constituency during the Lok Sabha and General Assembly elections (Kangan ST-17 […]
DODA (KIMS) — In a swift operation, the Jammu and Kashmir Police successfully reunited a missing girl with her family within two days in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. “On January 23, 2025, Police Station Bhaderwah received a report regarding a missing girl, identified as Sehrish Banoo, daughter of Farooq Ahmed, a resident […]
JAMMU — The government is working on ‘Mission YUVA’ aimed at establishing Jammu and Kashmir as a hub of entrepreneurial excellence and employment generation, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Sunday. The initiative seeks to create over 1,37,000 enterprises and generate about 4,25,000 jobs over five years, he said while addressing an official Republic day […]
SAMBA (KIMS) — Acting tough against criminals, Jammu and Kashmir Police today booked a notorious criminal under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir and lodged him in District Jail Udhampur. “The notorious criminal namely Sunil Kumar @ Kashu S/o Krishan Lal R/o Radwan tehsil Ramgarh district Samba has been […]
PULWAMA (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday recovered substantial quantity of contraband substances in Newa area of Pulwama district in South Kashmir. “Acting on specific information received through reliable sources, Police Post Newa conducted a successful operation at the residence of Mehraj Din Sheikh, son of Ali Mohammad Sheikh, a resident of Sheikh […]
NEW DELHI — JK Cement, one of the leading cement producers, has said it will acquire a 60 per cent stake of Saifco Cements in a deal through which it will enter into the Jammu & Kashmir market. The JK Group firm will acquire a 60 per cent stake in Saifco Cements, which has an […]