JAMMU — Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan chaired a meeting here on Wednesday to review security arrangements for the upcoming Republic Day celebrations as well as assess the ongoing anti-terror operations and drone incursions along the borders. This came a week after Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on January 8, directed security forces to continue […]
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Govt further extends winter vacation in Jammu till January 17
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday ordered further extension of winter vacations for all Government and recognised private schools up to Higher Secondary level in the summer zones of Jammu Division till January 17, 2026. The decision has been taken in view of the prevailing inclement weather conditions in the […]
Trekking, camping, similar activities banned for 2-months in high altitude areas of Poonch
JAMMU — Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch have imposed a ban on trekking, camping, hiking and similar outdoor activities in all high-altitude areas of the border district for a period of two months, an official said on Tuesday. “It has been reported that unrestricted movement of individuals and groups in such areas poses a […]
Jammu fringe elements’ hate forced closure of medical college: Ruhullah Mehdi
SRINAGAR — National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Monday said the fringe elements in Jammu had fallen to such a level in their hate for minorities that they “forced the closure” of an educational institution. The remark comes days after the National Medical Commission’s ‘abrupt’ decision to withdraw its letter of permission to […]
Forest fire triggers landmine blasts along LoC in Poonch
JAMMU — A forest fire on Monday detonated multiple landmines along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. They said there is no report of any casualty in the blasts and efforts are on to douse the flames. The fire broke out in the Basooni forward area in […]
Govt will continue with budget framework initiated last year despite fiscal constraints: CM Omar Abdullah
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that despite fiscal constraints, the government would continue with the budget framework initiated last year, ensure the progress of ongoing schemes, and introduce new initiatives to keep development on track. He also dismissed allegations of discrimination with Jammu over the proposed National Law […]
Two persons swindled in Jammu with fake appointment letters; case registered
JAMMU — The crime branch of Jammu and Kashmir police has registered a case against a man for allegedly duping two persons with fake appointment orders purportedly in the name of the high court here, a senior official said on Sunday. Mohd Tahir, a resident of Banola in Poonch, was booked for cheating and forgery, […]
Govt extends winter vacation in Jammu till January 14
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday ordered an extension of winter vacations for all Government and recognised private schools up to Higher Secondary level in the summer zones of Jammu Division till January 14, 2026. The decision has been taken in view of the prevailing inclement weather conditions in the […]
VDG member’s teenage son killed in accidental gunfire in Kishtwar
JAMMU — A 16-year-old boy died when the rifle of his father, a village defence guard (VDG), went off accidentally at their home in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. The incident occurred on Saturday night. VDG Pyare Lal was cleaning his rifle at his home in Loyee Dhar village of […]
Cancellation of permission to medical college against Jammu region’s interests: Congress leader
JAMMU — Congress general secretary in charge of Jammu and Kashmir, Sayeed Naseer Hussain, on Friday said the cancellation of permission to run an MBBS course at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) was against the overall interests of the youth of the region. The National Medical Commission (NMC) late on […]
