SRINAGAR — The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday conducted searches at six locations in Kashmir in connection with the killing of two migrant workers from Punjab in Shaheed Ganj area of Srinagar last year. On February 7, 2024, Amritpal Singh and Rohit Masi — hailing from Chamyari in Amritsar — were shot by suspected […]
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Kashmir witnessing unusual weather pattern, says MeT department
SRINAGAR — Kashmir is going through an unusual weather pattern this winter with maximum and minimum temperatures in Srinagar witnessing a cumulative deviation of nearly 10 degrees over the past 24 hours, meteorological department data revealed on Tuesday. Srinagar city recorded a low of minus 4.3 degrees Celsius on Monday night, which was 3.4 degrees […]
Police busts inter-state drug trafficking module in Srinagar, two arrested
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The police have dismantled a significant inter-state drug trafficking network while investigating Case FIR No. 136/2024 under sections 8/22-29 of the NDPS Act. Police in a statement said, “This breakthrough highlights the department’s unwavering commitment to combating the drug menace.” Based on evidence, including bank transactions and communication records, two key drug […]
Hundreds of devotees spend ‘Shab-e-Mehraj’ in prayer, penance in J&K
SRINAGAR — Hundreds of devotees gathered at the Hazratbal Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Srinagar city during the night intervening January 27 and 28 to engage in nightlong prayers to celebrate ‘Mehraj-e-Alam (Night of the Prophet’s ascension to Heaven)’. Devotees from different parts of the Valley braved extreme winter cold and gathered at the […]
Chief Minister reviews implementation of schemes of Jal Shakti department
JAMMU (KIMS) — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a review meeting of the Jal Shakti Department here at the Civil Secretariat. The meeting discussed the progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Jammu and Kashmir. CM emphasized the need for effective implementation and robust monitoring mechanisms to achieve the mission’s objectives. The meeting […]
Chief Secretary reviews progress on major ongoing road projects in J&K
JAMMU — Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of Public Works Department (PWD) attended by the Engineers of the executing agencies to review progress on major ongoing road projects in Jammu and Kashmir. While taking stock of overall progress on accomplishing these vital road connectivity links across the UT, the Chief Secretary emphasised […]
Imran Amin Shah extends greetings on the occasion of Shab-i-Meraj
ANANTNAG (KIMS) — Senior Leader of the National Conference, Imran Amin Shah, extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Shab-i-Meraj. Imran Amin Shah expressed hope that the blessings of this divine night would usher in peace, prosperity, and harmony for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, as […]
Intense cold wave returns to Kashmir, minus 5.5 degrees in Srinagar
SRINAGAR — An Intense cold wave again gripped Kashmir on Monday as the minimum temperature dropped several notches below the freezing point while pleasant weather continued in the plains of J&K’s Jammu division. The Meteorological (MeT) department officials said that the minimum temperature was minus 5.5 degrees Celsius in Srinagar city while it was minus […]
National flag unfurled for first time in 35 years at South Kashmir’s Tral
SRINAGAR — For the first time in 35 years, the national tricolour was unfurled at Tral in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Sunday as patriotic songs marked the celebration of 76th Republic Day. Once a bastion of militants and separatists, Tral town reverberated with patriotic songs and chants of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ as PDP […]
GMC Srinagar celebrates 76th Republic Day with enthusiasm
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, along with its associated hospitals, today celebrated the 76th Republic Day with great zeal and patriotic fervor. The event commenced with Prof. Dr. Iffat Hassan Shah, Principal/ Dean of GMC Srinagar, unfurling the National Flag at the college premises. The celebration witnessed the presence of dignitaries, […]