SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In view of the weather advisory issued by the Meteorological Department (MeT), the Directorate of School Education, Kashmir (DSEK) on Thursday extended the Winter vacation in all Schools of Kashmir division by two more days. The Directorate of School Education, Kashmir (DSEK) in a notification said, “The classwork in all Government and […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — A day after extending ban on Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), Jammu and Kashmir for five more years, the Government of India (GoI) on Wednesday declared two factions of Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference as Unlawful Associations. The Home Minister of India, Mr. Amit Shah said, “The Government has declared Sumji faction and Bhat faction […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Government of India (GoI) on Tuesday extended ban on Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), Jammu and Kashmir for another five years. The Home Minister of India, Mr. Amit Shah said, “The Government has extended the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), Jammu and Kashmir for five years.” He said, “The organisation is found continuing its activities […]
PULWAMA [Sheikh Nadeem] (KIMS) — The joint efforts of Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Fire and Emergency Service Department on Tuesday extinguished fire in a residential house and prevented damage to the nearby Mosque in Panzgam village of Pulwama district in South Kashmir. Reports reaching Kashmir Independent Media Service – KIMS said that the […]
NEW DELHI — Pankaj Udhas, the acclaimed ghazal maestro renowned for hits like “Chitthi Ayee Hai” and “Aur Ahista Kijiye Baatein,” passed away on February 26, after an extended illness. The 72-year-old singer, who had a notable career as a playback artist in Bollywood films such as “Naam,” “Saajan,” and “Mohra,” breathed his last at […]
SRINAGAR [Ahmad Ayaz] (KIMS) — Carpet weaving in Kashmir has a rich heritage dating back centuries, once thriving as a household business deeply ingrained in the region’s culture and economy. However, in recent years, this traditional craft has faced a decline, with its practice becoming increasingly rare. To bolster the local economy and preserve this […]
PULWAMA [Mudasir Maqbool] (KIMS) — Elixir Foundation, J&K Unit, organized an event in South Kashmir’s Townhall in Pulwama district where they distributed stationary items to underprivileged children from Pulwama and this heartwarming initiative aimed to support 80 students from various villages in the area who are unable to afford basic school supplies. The event was […]
SRINAGAR — The Kashmir unit of State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Friday filed a charge sheet against three people, including a Pakistan-based militant, in a special court in Kulgam district in a case related to promoting secessionist ideologies. “The SIA Kashmir filed a charge sheet against Sarjan Barkati (alias Sarjan Ahmad Wagay), his wife and […]
SRINAGAR [Mutahira Yaseen] (KIMS) — In Islam, the pursuit of knowledge is considered mandatory for both men and women, as evidenced by the Hadith of Prophet Mohammed (S.A.W) which states, “Searching for knowledge is compulsory for every Muslim male and Muslim female.” This underscores the significance of education for all individuals, regardless of gender. However, […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Manoj Sinha, who is also the chairman of Administrative Council (AC) in a meeting accorded approval for the development of seven new Industrial Estates in the UT of J&K spread over 5290 kanals of land for an amount of Rs. 304.51 Crores. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor; Atal Dulloo, […]