ANANTNAG [Sheikh Nadeem] (KIMS) — NoorKash Foundation today held a key meeting at its Khanbal office, celebrating the successful completion of its main registration process, which members termed a significant milestone. The meeting resulted in the announcement of district-level appointments. In Anantnag, Mr. Fazil Ahmad was named District President, Mr. Owais Ahmad Naik as Vice […]
Jammu & Kashmir
Students of Government Degree College for Women, Nawa Kadal Decry Fee Hike
Gowhar Nazir Srinagar, Aug 25: The Sudents of Government Degree College for Women, Nawa Kadal, on Monday assembled at Kashmir University against the sudden hike in college admission and university examination fees for the 5th and 6th semesters of BBA, B.Com, B.A, B.Sc, and BCA courses. The students alleged that both the college and the […]
IIIM students evacuated after floodwaters inundate hostel ground floor in Jammu
JAMMU — At least 45 students of the Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) were evacuated to safety in a joint operation by the State Disaster Response Force and police after floodwaters submerged the ground floor of the hostel complex here on Sunday, officials said. State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and police deployed manpower equipped […]
Heavy rains pound wide parts of J&K, bridge damaged on Jammu-Pathankot highway
JAMMU/SRINAGAR — Heavy rains battered most parts of Jammu and Kashmir overnight, triggering flood-like situation in several low-lying areas and causing damage to a vital bridge on the Jammu-Pathankot national highway, officials said. The winter capital Jammu recorded 190.4 mm rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 8.30 am, the second-highest downpour this month in […]
J&K govt begins process of taking over 215 schools linked to Jamaat-e-Islami
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday began the process of taking over the management of 215 schools affiliated with Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), officials said. On Saturday morning, teams from the district administration and police visited these schools across the valley and took over their management, the officials said. They said principals of the respective […]
Budgam–Delhi cargo train to boost Kashmir exports
JAMMU — The Railway Board has approved the launch of a Joint Parcel Product-Rapid Cargo (JPP-RCS) train from Budgam in Kashmir to Delhi, aimed at providing fruit and handicraft traders with a reliable transport alternative. The train, equipped with an SLR (Seating-cum-Luggage Rake) and eight parcel vans, will run daily from Budgam railway station to […]
Elder sister arrested for killing 14-year-old girl in Ganderbal
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Ganderbal Police have cracked the murder case of a 14-year-old girl in Batsar Sehpora within hours, arresting her elder sister for the crime. Police said they received information on August 17 that a girl was lying unconscious in the paddy fields of Batsar Sehpora. A team rushed to the spot and found […]
Srinagar Police Visits Families of Martyrs and Distributes Sweets on Independence Day
SRINAGAR — In a heartfelt gesture of gratitude and solidarity, Srinagar Police visited the families of the fallen Police Martyrs to mark 79th Independence Day. This meaningful initiative underscores the Jammu & Kashmir Police department’s unwavering respect for the supreme sacrifices made in the service of the Nation. Senior officers from various Police units, and […]
ARTO Kulgam Organizes Free Medical & Eye Check-Up Camp for Commercial Drivers at Laroo Stand
KULGAM — The Assistant Regional Transport Office Kulgam, in collaboration with the Health Department Kulgam, successfully organized a Medical cum Eye Check-Up Camp for commercial drivers of the district. The camp aimed to promote road safety by ensuring drivers are in good health—particularly with respect to their vision, which plays a critical role in safe […]
Omar Abdullah slams media for “burying” detention of elected representatives in J&K
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday lashed out at sections of the local media, accusing them of “cowardice” and “selling out” for allegedly downplaying the detention of elected representatives in Jammu and Kashmir on the anniversary of Martyrs’ Day. “Take a look at our local newspapers – both from […]