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 […]
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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, […]
J&K statehood must be restored soon: ex-RAW chief AS Dulat
KOZHIKODE — Former RAW chief AS Dulat cautioned that the “happiness” of Kashmiris following the elections in 2024 is “temporary”, and as they await the fulfilment of the promise of J&K’s statehood, the credibility of both Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the Centre is on the line. Dulat on Saturday said that Abdullah, who expressed […]
Sheikh Inayat Ullah honored for Exemplary Service in Transport Management at Republic Day Function
GANDERBAL [Hadi Hidayat] (KIMS) — Sheikh Inayat Ullah, an accountant in the Motor Vehicle Department, Ganderbal, was awarded by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Kangan, during the Republic Day function for his exemplary service in transport management. Entrusted with overseeing transport operations for the Kangan Assembly constituency during the Lok Sabha and General Assembly elections (Kangan ST-17 […]
J&K govt working on ‘Mission YUVA’ to create 1.37 lakh enterprises in 5 years: LG
JAMMU — The government is working on ‘Mission YUVA’ aimed at establishing Jammu and Kashmir as a hub of entrepreneurial excellence and employment generation, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Sunday. The initiative seeks to create over 1,37,000 enterprises and generate about 4,25,000 jobs over five years, he said while addressing an official Republic day […]
Police recovers 9.75 kgs of contraband charas powder in Pulwama
PULWAMA (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday recovered substantial quantity of contraband substances in Newa area of Pulwama district in South Kashmir. “Acting on specific information received through reliable sources, Police Post Newa conducted a successful operation at the residence of Mehraj Din Sheikh, son of Ali Mohammad Sheikh, a resident of Sheikh […]
JK Cement to acquire majority 60% stake in Saifco Cements, to enter J&K
NEW DELHI — JK Cement, one of the leading cement producers, has said it will acquire a 60 per cent stake of Saifco Cements in a deal through which it will enter into the Jammu & Kashmir market. The JK Group firm will acquire a 60 per cent stake in Saifco Cements, which has an […]
Govt working to develop alternate tourism destinations across J&K: LG Sinha
JAMMU — A record-breaking 2.36 crore tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir in 2024 till November, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Sunday, asserting that the government is working to secure multilateral funding to develop alternate tourism destinations across the Union Territory. Addressing the main Republic Day function after unfurling the tricolor and inspecting the parade […]









