JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said that the proposal of providing 12 gas cylinders free of cost to people in J&K is currently under examination. In a written reply to a question of Peoples Conference MLA Sajad Gani Lone, Minister in-charge Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Satish Sharma informed the […]
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Over 350 films, web series shot in J&K in past 5 years: LG Manoj Sinha
JAMMU — More than 350 films and web series have been shot in the picturesque locales of Jammu and Kashmir in the last five years, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said, highlighting that peace holds the key to overall development. Sinha was talking to reporters after inaugurating ‘Tawi Filmotsva’, a short film festival dedicated […]
Police conduct raids at multiple locations in Budgam in terror related cases
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Police on Sunday conducted searches at multiple locations across the Budgam district in the terror related cases of proscribed/banned organisations. The searches were made in connection with investigation of case FIR No 08/2024, 09/2024, 87/2024 under UAPA pertaining to proscribed organisations Tehreek e Hurriyat, Muslim League and Peoples Freedom League.The organisations were […]
Tourism-related infrastructure being developed along Mughal road in J&K
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government plans to develop tourism-related infrastructure at several scenic locations along the Mughal road, which connects Poonch and Rajouri with south Kashmir’s Shopian, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said. Dubjan, Mughal Sarai, Peer-ki-Gali and Shakroo Keller located on the Mughal Road are known for their natural beauty and scenic […]
Three drug peddlers booked under PIT NDPS Act in Srinagar, lodged in jails
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday booked three infamous drug peddlers under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PIT-NDPS Act) in Srinagar. The drug peddlers namely Owais Ahmad Bhat, Asif Ahmad Khan and Aqib Islam Wani have been booked under the PIT-NDPS Act after obtaining the […]
1,243 forest fire incidents reported in J&K in 2024-25 fiscal: Minister Javed Rana
JAMMU — As many as 1,243 forest fires were reported in Jammu and Kashmir in the 2024-25 financial year, more than double than the previous fiscal but almost identical compared to 2022-23, Forest Minister Javed Ahmad Rana has said. However, most of the incidents are ground fires where only grass and bushes get burnt and […]
At least 4 killed, 17 others injured in Ganderbal road accident
SRINAGAR — At least four people were killed and 17 others injured in a road accident involving a bus and a taxi on the Srinagar-Sonamarg road in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, officials said. The accident took place at Gund and both the vehicles sustained major damages, the officials said. They said […]
Kashmiri Pandits pay tributes to 2003 militant attack victims in Pulwana village
SRINAGAR — A group of Kashmiri Pandits on Sunday paid tributes to their brethren killed by Lashkar-e-Taiba militants at Nadimarg village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district in 2003. While Kashmiri Pandits have been paying tributes to the 24 victims in Jammu every year, this was the first time that the community held the programme […]
Police solves theft case within 24 hours in Awantipora, accused arrested
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday solved a theft case within 24 hours by arresting an accused person involved in commission of crime and recovered stolen property in Awantipora. On 22/03/2025, Police Station Pampore received a complaint from Parvaiz Ahmad Wani son of Mukhtar Ahmad Wani resident of Qazigund Kakapora stated therein […]
Enrollment drive held at PMShri High School Pahoo, Pulwama
PULWAMA (KIMS) — An enrollment drive was organized at PMShri High School Pahoo, Pulwama, to boost student admissions and raise awareness about the institution’s quality education. The event saw active participation from students, parents, and local community members. School authorities highlighted the various academic and extracurricular facilities available, including well-equipped classrooms, experienced faculty, and modern […]