SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The holiday on the occasion of Shab-i-Miraj shall be observed on Thursday in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. According to an order, the Government has decided to observe the holiday on the occasion of Shab-i-Miraj on (Thursday) February 8, 2024 instead of Wednesday February 7, 2024 in the Union Territory […]
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Vehicular movement to remain suspended on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway on Tuesday
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In view of the road widening works in Ramban district, the vehicular movement on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway will remain suspended on Tuesday. According to Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq, in line with safety protocols and widening of road at Kishtwari Pather and Dalwas areas of the district, the vehicular movement on Srinagar-Jammu National […]
Govt introduces bill in Lok Sabha to provide reservation for OBCs in J&K
NEW DELHI — The government on Monday introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to provide for reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai tabled the The Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 seeking to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati […]
MeT forecasts dry weather in J&K till Feb 14
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Monday forecast dry weather in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir till February 14. Many places of the Union Territory received light to moderate rain and snowfall during the last 24 hours. An official of the Meteorological Department said, “The weather is expected to remain partly […]
Islamic preacher Mufti Salman Azhari detained in alleged hate speech case
MUMBAI — Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad on Sunday detained Islamic preacher Mufti Salman Azhari in Mumbai, accused in an alleged hate speech case. The action by Junagadh Police was taken after a video of an inflammatory speech allegedly delivered by the preacher went viral on social media. Mufti Salman is currently at Ghatkopar police station where […]
Dozens of vegetable shops gutted in fire in Ramban
JAMMU — A fire broke out in a vegetable and fruit market with dozens of shops gutted in the Banihal area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district on Monday, officials said. There was no loss of life in the blaze, they said. Locals, police, fire tenders and army personnel rushed to the spot and launched […]
Kashmir’s Electricity Crisis: Dr. Amir Rashid Wani calls for immediate action
SRINAGAR [Danish Naseer] (KIMS) — Dr. Amir Rashid Wani, a notable Peace Socio-Political Activist and Chairman of Mooj Kasheer Welfare Trust, has voiced serious concerns regarding the worsening electricity situation in the Kashmir Division. His statement addresses the persistent issue of unplanned power cuts, exacerbated by the harsh winter conditions, and highlights the gap between […]
In a first, two youths start home sampling collection for patients in Pulwama
PULWAMA (KIMS) — In Pulwama district, two youths Rainu Abdullah and Shah Yasir have embarked an innovative venture that has captured the community’s attention: the launch of a comprehensive home sampling collection service for patients. This groundbreaking initiative, led by AK Diagnostic Centre located at Circular Road near new Awantipora stand, represents a significant step […]
Traffic partially restored on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The traffic movement was partially restored on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway on Sunday after remaining blocked for hours due to landslide in Ramban district. Traffic Officials said, “The highway was partially restored for traffic movement today at around 03:30 pm and stranded vehicles were being cleared on regular manner.” “The people are advised […]
MeT forecasts light snowfall over isolated higher reaches till Feb 5
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Sunday forecast partly to generally cloudy weather with chances of light snowfall over isolated higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir till February 5. The Kashmir division received light snowfall while plains of Jammu division received light to moderate rainfall and middle and higher reaches received light to […]









