SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Wednesday described August 5 as a “painful reminder” of the Centre’s 2019 decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, alleging that it was imposed unilaterally and altered the region’s constitutional position. In a post on X, Mirwaiz said the decision reneged on constitutional commitments made […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday paid tribute to civilians killed in terrorist violence and said the Union Territory is progressing with peace, equality and inclusive development under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a post on X, Sinha said the day marked a “momentous occasion” for […]
SRINAGAR — Tight security arrangements were put in place in Srinagar city—the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir—on Wednesday to thwart protests by political parties on the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, officials said. The National Conference (NC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have called for protests to mark the day […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday reviewed the implementation of key Budget announcements and directed all departments to expedite their execution while ensuring strict adherence to stipulated timelines. According to a post shared by the Chief Minister on X, he stressed that every Budget commitment must translate into tangible improvements in public […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah has approved the appointment of 42 candidates in the Housing and Urban Development Department under the J&K Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme, 2022, reaffirming the government’s commitment to providing compassionate support to eligible beneficiaries. According to a post shared by the Chief Minister’s Office on X, the […]
SRINAGAR — PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday directed all party office bearers to ensure participation in district-level protests to be held by it across Jammu and Kashmir to mark the seventh anniversary of abrogation of Article 370. The protests will be held on August 5, demanding the restoration of Article 370 and release of […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday announced that the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has achieved the status of a Fully Literate State/UT under the Government of India’s ULLAS scheme. In a post on X, Sinha said J&K recorded a 99.09 per cent success rate, making it the largest population region […]
SRINAGAR — A woman was washed away while hundreds of people were evacuated as multiple cloudbursts struck the Valley on Monday, triggering flash floods in several districts, officials said. Naseema Begum (52) was washed away in a flash flood caused by a cloudburst as she was trying to manoeuvre across a culvert over a swelled […]
SRINAGAR, Mudasir Maqbool (KIMS) — “The ANT: A Philosophy of Human Existence,” authored by young writer Mir Muzzamil, was launched at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar on Monday. The event brought together literary personalities, scholars, entrepreneurs, students and intellectuals to celebrate the release of a thought-provoking work exploring the deeper meaning of […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday congratulated Jammu and Kashmir cricketer Auqib Nabi on his selection to the Indian squad for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. In a post on X, the Chief Minister described Nabi’s selection as a matter of immense pride for Jammu […]