NEW DELHI — All central government offices across the country will remain closed for half a day on January 22, due to the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, a Personnel Ministry order issued on Thursday said. The ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the new idol of Ram Lalla at the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram […]
SRINAGAR — The Centre has ordered an inquiry into the affairs of Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI). Officials said that the central government and the director general of corporate affairs (DGCA) have directed the registrar of companies, Srinagar to conduct an inquiry into the affairs of KCCI. A notice signed by Syed Haamid […]
SRINAGAR — Temperature improved in Jammu on Thursday while dry cold became more intense in Kashmir with no prospect of snowfall during the next seven days. The Meteorological (MeT) department said that there would be no major change in weather in J&K during the next seven days. Temperature improved in Jammu on Thursday as the […]
ISLAMABAD — Retaliating to Iranian airstrikes on two bases belonging to the Jaish al-Adl militant group inside Pakistani territory, Islamabad has launched airstrikes in the neighbouring Iran. According to the local reports, Pakistan Air Force has conducted airstrikes on Baluch separatist camps inside Iran. The airstrikes by Pakistani Army came a day after Iran claimed […]
NEW DELHI — Billionaire Gautam Adani’s conglomerate Adani Group is set to take complete ownership of news agency IANS India Pvt Ltd by raising its stake in the company, further expanding its media presence after acquiring NDTV. In December 2023, Adani Group had picked up the controlling stake in IANS at 50.50 percent. Now, the […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Indian Army on Wednesday said that they have averted a major tragedy by recovering and destroying an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Kupwara district of North Kashmir. The Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered near Chowkibal area of the district along Srinagar-Chowkibal highway. The Indian Army in a post on X […]
SRINAGAR — The ongoing dry spell has triggered a massive bushfire in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district while two of the forest department employees have sustained injuries during a fire-fighting operation on Wednesday, an official said. An official said, the persistent dry spell and drought-like conditions have led to forest fires in Khull, Chimmer, Banimulla, and […]
NEW DELHI (KIMS) — ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’, the second leg of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi led ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ commenced on January 14, 2024 (Sunday) from Thoubal district of Manipur. The 66-day ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ (journey) will span a distance of 6,200 kilometers covering 14 states and 85 districts before finally concluding in […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — On the auspicious occasion of Gurupurab, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Vijay Kumar Birdi undertook a visit to Gurudwara in Rainawari area of Srinagar today to personally inspect and review the arrangements in place for the devotees. Accompanied by the officers, the IGP participated in the celebrations and later on […]
SRINAGAR — Amid unusual and prolonged dry spell in the Kashmir Valley, the Wildlife Department has banned unauthorized entry into the forests and Wildlife Protected Areas. According to a notice, the department has asked people not to make unauthorized entry for any kind of activities in the forests, particularly Wildlife Protected Areas falling under its […]