SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir is celebrating the ‘Samvidhan Diwas’ on Tuesday for the first time since 1950 when the country’s Constitution was adopted by Parliament. The government has issued instructions for the grand celebrations of Constitution Day. “Considering the significance of the completion of 75 years of adoption of the Constitution, the day is […]
Author: KIMS Kashmir
Delegates from 15 countries reach Srinagar for World Craft Council meet
SRINAGAR — Delegates from 15 countries which are members of the World Craft Council (WCC) have assembled here to take part in the 60th jubilee celebrations of the council. “The members from diverse regions, including Kuwait, Australia, France, the UK, Ireland, Central Asia and beyond have come together alongside artisans from various parts of the […]
Woman exfiltrates to PoK after illegally crossing LoC in Poonch
JAMMU — A 28-year-old woman reportedly exfiltrated to Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) after illegally crossing the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said on Monday. Fatima Bi, a resident of a forward village in Kirni sector, reportedly crossed the border on Sunday evening, they added. Police have launched a probe after […]
J&K govt bans use of WhatsApp, Gmail for transmission of official documents
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir government has banned the use of third-party tools like WhatsApp and Gmail for transmission of sensitive official documents, saying it can lead to data breaches and leaks. These platforms are not specifically designed to handle classified or sensitive information, and their security protocols may not meet the stringent standards […]
Four J&K players sold in IPL 2025 auction, 10 others went unsold
SRINAGAR — Four players from Jammu and Kashmir were sold in the IPL 2025 auction, while 10 others, went unsold in IPL auction 2025 held in Saudi Arabia. According to details obtained by the news agency Kashmir News Observer, a total of 14 players from Jammu and Kashmir were up for auction. Two players were […]
Woman in Himachal Pradesh bullies Kashmiri shawl sellers, video surfaces on social media
SHIMLA — A woman claiming to be a panchayat official was caught on camera warning two shawl sellers from Kashmir against trading their wares in Himachal Pradesh. The 2.46-minute video that surfaced on social media showed the woman telling the two Kashmiris not to come to the village and asking them to say “Jai Shri […]
Police conduct searches at houses of militant associates in Udhampur
JAMMU (KIMS) — While continuing its crackdown on terror elements, the Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted searches at houses of militant associates in Udhampur district of Jammu division on Monday. “The Police in Udhampur district conducted extensive searches at multiple locations in Basantgarh area of district Udhampur, including Rai Chak, Kadwah, Ponara, Loudhra, Sang etc […]
Two retired revenue officials among four arrested in land grabbing case in Jammu
JAMMU — Four persons, including two former revenue officials, were arrested for their alleged involvement in an eight-year-old case related to land grabbing here, Crime Branch of Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Monday. The arrested accused, including a retired Tehsildar and a retired Girdawar, were among eight persons earlier chargesheeted in the case, which […]
Policeman killed, 70 injured, many taken ‘hostage’ as PTI party’s supporters clash with police in Pakistan
LAHORE — A policeman was killed and 70 others injured while many personnel were taken “hostage” when former prime minister Imran Khan’s supporters clashed with police in different parts of Pakistan, particularly in Islamabad, the Punjab government said on Monday. The 72-year-old former premier issued a “final call” on November 13 for nationwide protests on […]
Death toll from clashes in Pakistan’s Kurram rises to 88, 111 others Injured
ISLAMABAD — The death toll from clashes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram district amid tribal tensions rose to 88 on Monday, a day after the government said that a ceasefire was agreed upon in the violence-hit region. Multiple people have been killed in the area since violence erupted following Thursday’s deadly attack when a convoy of […]








