SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Thursday said that no major western disturbance is likely to affect Jammu and Kashmir till January 20. The department said that light to moderate snowfall was recorded over higher reaches, while light rain occurred at many places across the Jammu division during the past 24 hours. According […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Traffic movement on Mughal Road, SSG Road and Kishtwar–Sinthan Road has been suspended as a precautionary measure due to snow accumulation, traffic officials said on Thursday. Officials said the roads have been closed to ensure the safety of commuters and advised people not to travel on these routes until they are fully […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir on Thursday said it has filed a chargesheet before the Court of Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Chadoora in Budgam district in a fake appointment order case related to the Agriculture Department. The chargesheet has been filed in FIR No. 43/2021 under Sections 420/511, […]
SRINAGAR, Farhan Kitab (KIMS) — In an outreach initiative aimed at improving healthcare access in remote areas, NoorKash Foundation in collaboration with Khanqa-e-Hydari on Wednesday organised a free medical camp at Akad village in the Seer hamlet of Anantnag district in South Kashmir. The camp witnessed an overwhelming response, with around 300 patients availing free […]
SRINAGAR — The Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), a conglomerate of Islamic organisations in Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday expressed concern over the circulation of publicity material relating to a singing competition themed on ‘Vande Mataram’ by certain government departments and its reproduction in local newspapers. “The MMU wishes to clarify that expressions and anthems carrying devotional […]
JAMMU — Disgruntled National Conference MP Ruhullah Mehdi on Wednesday questioned the Jammu and Kashmir government over “selective” demolition drives and urged it to deliver on the promises made to the people. Talking to reporters after visiting the demolished house of journalist Arfaz Ahmad Daing in the Transport Nagar area here, Mehdi criticised the government […]
LEH — One person was arrested for allegedly “abducting” a girl here, police said on Wednesday, while Leh town observed a shutdown in protest of the incident and demanded stern action against the accused. During investigation, it came to light that the minor was allegedly enticed by a person from Kargil and taken to Srinagar, […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Police on Wednesday said they have secured the conviction of three accused in a terror support case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in Pulwama district of South Kashmir. The conviction was recorded by the Special Court designated under the NIA Act, Pulwama, in connection with FIR No. 151/2022 of […]
JAIPUR — In a major security operation, Rajasthan Police in Tonk district seized 150 kg of explosive material (ammonium nitrate) that was being illegally transported in a car. Two persons have been arrested in connection with the case, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The seizure was made at Chirauj village on National Highway-52 under the Baroni […]
NEW DELHI — The Union Health Ministry has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations containing the popular painkiller nimesulide above 100 mg, citing serious risks to health, an official notification said. The decision was taken following a recommendation by ICMR, the apex health research body of India, it said. “The Central […]