SRINAGAR — Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said amendments to the rules for determining fake news, false news and misrepresentation have been put through a consultation process, but need a lot of deliberations before being enforced. “We are looking towards making certain amendments in the entire election process. I cannot give any commitment […]
Author: KIMS Kashmir
Zojila Tunnel project to be completed by December 2026
SRINAGAR — The work on the strategic Zojila tunnel – an all-weather connection between the Kashmir valley and the Ladakh region — is going on at a rapid pace and over 40 % of the drilling has been completed, the construction company said on Sunday. The company said it is hopeful of completing the project […]
Around 2.82 lakh Passport applications cleared, 805 rejected in past 3 years: J&K Police
SRINAGAR — Around 2.82 lakh passport verification applications were cleared and only 805 rejected in the past three years, Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Saturday as it defended “deep vetting” of activities of several sections, including politicians and scribes, noting it was needed to curb “anti-India propaganda machinery”. It said the current initiatives taken […]
One intruder killed, two arrested as army foils infiltration bid in Poonch
JAMMU (KIMS) — One intruder was killed and two others were arrested after Indian Army foiled major infiltration bid in Poonch sector. Devender Anand, PRO Defense, Jammu in a statement said, On 08 April 2023 at approx 2215 hours, own alert troops deployed on the Line of Control in the Poonch Sector observed a suspicious […]
Amir Rashid Wani felicitated with Doctorate for his Social Work
Danish Naseer NEW DELHI — In a significant Social Activist, Kashmir’s eminent young activist, the International Internship University Australia (IIU) Sunday felicitated Shri Amir Rashid Wani with honorary doctorate degree during a function in New Delhi. Pertinently, the International Internship University Australia (IIU) is one of the leading international-level distance education centers in India that […]
J&K Deck Hockey team emerged victorious in first ever tournament
SRINAGAR — In an exciting and closely contested final, the Jammu & Kashmir Deck Hockey Team emerged victorious in the first ever national ball and deck hockey tournament. The team, comprised of skilled players from all over Jammu Kashmir. The team battled their way through the tournament’s knockout stages to reach the final, where they […]
Four residential houses damaged in Srinagar fire mishap
SRINAGAR — At least four residential houses were damaged in a fire mishap at Alamgari Bazar area of Srinagar on Sunday. Quoting an official, news agency KDC reported that the fire broke out from a residential house belonging to Parvaiz Ahmad Mir, which later spread to three more residential houses belonging to Zaffar Ahmad Malla, […]
Speedy vehicle hits motorcycle in Kulgam, one dead
KULGAM — One person died while two others were injured after a speedy vehicle hits a motorcycle in Khur Batpora area of Kulgam district in South Kashmir. Quoting an official, news agency KNO reported that the accident took place on Saturday evening when a speedy vehicle hit a motorcycle in Khur Batpora area of the […]
DDC member resigned from Azad-led DPAP
SRINAGAR — A District Development Council (DDC) member has resigned from Ghulam Nabi Azad-led Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday. Anayat Ullah Rather, a District Development Council (DDC) member of Frisal area of Kulgam district has resigned from the basic membership of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), news […]
Dry, sunny weather to continue in Jammu and Kashmir: MeT
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Dry and sunny weather will continue in Jammu and Kashmir for the next 24 hours, the Meteorological Department said on Sunday. The weather was dry and sunny in the Union Territory during the last 24 hours. An official of the Meteorological Department said, Dry, sunny weather is expected to continue in J&K […]
