JAMMU — The upcoming Delhi-Srinagar train connectivity is expected to further boost pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi, a top shrine board official said. In view of this, a pilgrim facilitation centre has also been set up at the Katra railway station to enable people to complete registration for the pilgrimage conveniently, the official said. Chief […]
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Four army personnel injured in road accident in Poonch
POONCH — Four army personnel were injured after their vehicle skidded off the road and overturned into a ditch in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said. The accident took place at Gantar Morh in Sawjian area when the troops were returning to their camp after patrolling, the officials said. Local volunteers […]
Hardcore criminal arrested in Jammu; 9-mm pistol, 25 grams heroin seized
JAMMU (KIMS) — A notorious criminal with 12 FIRs registered against him was arrested in Jammu district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Monday. The accused, identified as Pankaj Singh alias Panku Raja, a resident of Kotli Mian Fateh, Miran Sahib, Jammu, is a history-sheeter of Police Station Miran Sahib. He had recently been […]
Nursing orderly among two drug peddlers arrested with Heroin in Udhampur
JAMMU (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested two drug peddlers in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday and recovered heroin from their possession. “While performing routine vehicle checking at Rehambal naka point, a Bike bearing Registration Number JK14J-0690, coming from Jammu towards Udhampur was stopped by a team from Police Station […]
Family says mentally challenged man inadvertently crossed LoC, appeals for repatriation
ISLAMABAD — The family of a mentally challenged man from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Sunday urged authorities for his repatriation after he inadvertently crossed the Line of Control into India, according to a media report. Yasir Faiz, a resident of Tetrinote village of PoK, was taken into custody by police from Salotri border village around […]
Forest fire triggers landmine blasts along LoC in Poonch, no damage reported
POONCH — At least three landmines exploded due to a forest fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on Sunday, officials said. A fire broke out in Behrooti forest ahead of the border fence in Mendhar sector around 4 pm and detonated a few landmines, they said. The blasts resounded in the […]
6 VDGs, 3 JKAS officers among over 50 awarded on Republic Day in J&K
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir government has conferred awards to over 50 people, including a group of six Village Defence Guards (VDGs) and three J-K Administrative Service (JKAS) officers, for their outstanding contribution in different fields on Sunday, an official order said. Principal Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar Iffat Hassan Shah was among the prominent […]
Missing girl traced within two days in Doda, reunited with family
DODA (KIMS) — In a swift operation, the Jammu and Kashmir Police successfully reunited a missing girl with her family within two days in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. “On January 23, 2025, Police Station Bhaderwah received a report regarding a missing girl, identified as Sehrish Banoo, daughter of Farooq Ahmed, a resident […]
Notorious criminal booked under PSA in Samba for repeated criminal activities
SAMBA (KIMS) — Acting tough against criminals, Jammu and Kashmir Police today booked a notorious criminal under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir and lodged him in District Jail Udhampur. “The notorious criminal namely Sunil Kumar @ Kashu S/o Krishan Lal R/o Radwan tehsil Ramgarh district Samba has been […]
Man killed during scuffle in Rajouri
JAMMU — A 25-Year-old man was killed during a scuffle in Rehaan village of Rajouri district on Sunday. Officials told GNS that a scuffle broke out between two groups, during which one person was seriously injured. He was immediately shifted to GMC Kheora, where doctors declared him brought dead. He has been identified as Nassar […]









