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 […]
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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 […]
J&K govt approves ₹15.22 crore upgrade of Kathua grid station
JAMMU (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir government has approved the augmentation of the Grid Station at Kathua by enhancing its capacity from 3×50 MVA to 4×50 MVA, along with allied infrastructure works, at an estimated cost of ₹15.22 crore. The project aims to strengthen the region’s power transmission network, improve grid reliability, and ensure […]
LG visits family of slain policeman Ashiq Hussain Qureshi in Budgam
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday visited Lalpora in Beerwah area of Budgam district to meet the family of Police Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi who was killed in Anantnag terror attack. Paying tribute to the slain policeman, the Lieutenant Governor said Ashiq Hussain Qureshi’s courage and supreme sacrifice would forever […]
Rains trigger flood scare in Kashmir, water level in most rivers remain high
SRINAGAR — Intermittent rains lashed many parts of Kashmir for the fourth consecutive day on Friday, keeping water levels in most rivers and streams high and triggering a flood scare, officials said. The water level of the Jhelum river, which had crossed the flood declaration mark in Anantnag and Srinagar on Thursday night, has however […]
Jammu-Srinagar highway shut for third day following landslides
JAMMU — The Jammu-Srinagar national highway remained closed for the third consecutive day on Friday following multiple landslides, shooting stones and road erosion triggered by incessant rain. Relentless rain, cloudbursts and flash floods over the past six days have claimed 26 lives in the Jammu region, while six persons are still missing, officials said. Rescue […]









