LEH (KIMS) — Ahead of Sonam Wangchuk’s planned ‘Pashmina March’ inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s Dandi March, scheduled on April 7, the authorities have reduced mobile data services to 2G in Leh district of Ladakh Union Territory. According to an order, “In response to security concerns in Ladakh, Dr. Shiv Darshan Singh-IPS, the Additional Director General […]
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Leh admin imposes Section 144 in wake of Sonam Wangchuk’s ‘Pashmina March’ on April 7
LEH (KIMS) — In wake of Sonam Wangchuk’s planned ‘Pashmina March’ inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s Dandi March, scheduled on April 7, the administration in Leh district of Ladakh Union Territory imposed Section 144 on Friday. This measure aims to restrict processions, rallies, and marches. Last month Sonam Wangchuk concluded his 21-day hunger strike and announced […]
Infiltration bid foiled along LoC in Uri, two militants killed
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — At least two militants were killed after security forces foiled an infiltration bid along Line of Control (LoC) in Uri area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Friday, officials said. The Indian Army’s Srinagar based Chinar Corps in a statement said, “Based on numerous inputs received from multiple Intelligence agencies regarding militant […]
Congress manifesto promises restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir
SRINAGAR — The Congress on Friday released its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, with jobs creation, development of infrastructure, a national caste census and restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir among the major highlights. The manifesto was released in Delhi by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, who was accompanied by senior leaders Sonia […]
ACB arrests Patwari for demanding Rs 3000 bribe in Kathua
SRINAGAR — ACB traps and arrested a Patwari for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 3000 for issuance of Virasati Intqal and legal heir certificate in Kathua district on Friday. In a statement, a spokesperson said that ACB received a written complaint from a resident of Machhedi alleging that Gulshan Singh, Patwari, Halqa Machhedi is […]
Jumat-ul-Vida: Mirwaiz placed under house arrest, Jamia Masjid closed, says Anjuman Auqaf
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Ahead of Jumat-ul-Vida, the last Friday of Ramadan, the Jammu and Kashmir Administration have placed Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest and closed the historic Jamia Masjid for prayers. Anjuman Auqaf, the managing body of the Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta Srinagar in a statement said, “The district magistrate and police officials visited […]
Prerna Puri assigned additional charge of JaKeGA
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday assigned the additional charge of the post of Chief Executive Officer, Jammu and Kashmir e-Governance Agency (JaKeGA) to Ms. Prerna Puri. Ms. Prerna Puri, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Officer, is also holding the charge of Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Information Technology Department. Ms. […]
NC-Congress to contest Lok Sabha polls jointly: Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah on Thursday snubbed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that the National Conference and the Congress will fight the upcoming Lok Sabha elections jointly. Addressing media persons, Omar said that NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah has been campaigning for Congress leaders in Jammu division “while the Congress has […]
Dry weather in J&K till April 10; Rain, snow from April 11: MeT
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Generally dry weather is forecasted in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir until April 10, with an exception on April 5, followed by the onset of rain and snow from April 11, the Meteorological Department (MeT) said on Thursday. “Today, the weather is expected to remain generally dry in Jammu and […]
Govt orders new timings for GMCs, GDCs in J&K
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday ordered new timings for Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) and Government Dental Colleges (GDCs) in Jammu and Kashmir. “The reporting time shall be at 09:00 am and the relieving time at 05:00 pm on weekdays while the reporting time shall be 09:00 am and the […]









