JAMMU — Two Junior Engineers were among three people injured on Wednesday in a road accident at Dhakki Bridge near OP Hill Ground in Mendhar area of Poonch district. Officials told GNS that a collision occurred between a motorcycle and a Tata Sumo near OP Hill Ground Mendhar.In this incident three people were injured who […]
JAMMU — Responding to the concerns triggered by the detection of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the country, the Jammu and Kashmir health department has set up a specialised ICU ward in Jammu to address any potential outbreak of the disease. “We have prepared a special ICU ward to handle any eventuality. God forbid if […]
BANIHAL — A new chapter was written in the Indian Railways’ history with a successful rising grade speed trial in the challenging geography from Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra to Banihal along the USBRL project, a top official said on Wednesday. The remarks by the Northern Circle’s Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) Dinesh Chand Deshwal offers […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday busted a major drug racket in Srinagar district by arresting two drug peddlers and recovering 8 kilograms of heroin. “A vehicle (Tata Sumo) bearing Registration Number JK05D-1837 was intercepted by a team from Police Post Qamarwari during a routine […]
ISLAMABAD — Amid uncertainty over the fate of much-hyped talks between the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and the government, contradictions in the statements of PTI leaders regarding the purported “offer of Imran Khan’s house arrest” have further complicated the process. A report published in The News quoted PTI founder’s sister, Aleema Khan, claiming that the offer was […]
LAHORE — The Pakistani selectors have decided to name injured batter Saim Ayub in the provisional squad that will be sent to the International Cricket Council for the Champions Trophy beginning February 19. A source close to the national selectors said that Saim’s form in recent months and his improvement as an opener particularly in […]
JAMMU — An FIR was registered against the administrator of a social media page for allegedly defaming several individuals by sharing “fabricated and malicious” content about their lives in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, police said on Wednesday. The action was initiated against the “Bhaderwah Confession Page” Instagram account administrator following several complaints from victims, […]
NEW DELHI — The Railway Board on Tuesday unveiled a Vande Bharat Express train, specially-designed to operate seamlessly in Jammu & Kashmir’s challenging winter conditions, for the upcoming Katra-Srinagar rail route. The route is currently under inspection by the Commissioner of Railway Safety inspection, officials said. Stationed at Shakurbasti coaching depot in New Delhi, the […]
SRINAGAR — Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir on January 13 to inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel on the Srinagar-Sonamarg road to make Sonamarg an all-weather tourist destination. Official sources said that the PM will arrive here on January 13 to physically inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel that will bypass the road […]
SRINAGAR [Farhan Kitab] (KIMS) — Bilkees Ara, a compassionate leader from Handwara, stands at the forefront of a mission dedicated to saving lives. As the President of the Women’s Wing at Red Drop, her influence and determination have been instrumental in advancing the organization’s objectives to foster health and wellness in communities. A vision rooted […]