SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Mirwaiz Manzil on Thursday condemns restrictions and Namaz-e-Janazah of father-in-law of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Dr. Ghulam Sibtain Masoodi at Jama Masjid Srinagar “It is to inform that once again the authorities have sealed the gates of Jama Masjid Srinagar and cordoned its surroundings and informed that the namaz e Jinazah of Dr. […]
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Snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir, rain in plains
SRINAGAR — Incessant rain in the plains and moderate snowfall in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday broke the prolonged dry spell as water discharge in rivers, streams, and springs improved appreciably. Addressing the woes of thousands of people living in the Valley, almost all rivers, streams, and springs have started flowing […]
Father-in-law of Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq dies at 80
SRINAGAR — Ghulam Sibtain Masoodi, father-in-law of Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, died here on Wednesday night. He was 80. Masoodi passed away late last night after a prolonged illness, a statement issued by Farooq’s office said on Thursday. “With profound grief and sadness we announce the passing of Dr Ghulam Sibtain Masoodi, father-in-law […]
Police registers first e-FIR via email in Awantipora
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Police in Awantipora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district has registered its first electronic FIR (e-FIR) following a complaint lodged via e-mail on Wednesday. The complaint was filed by Mushtaq Ahmed Bhat resident of New Colony Khrew, against Adil Ahmad Bhat and Bilal Ahmad Bhat both residents of New Colony Khrew. The […]
Highway robbers impersonating Police Commandos arrested in Srinagar
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Police on Wednesday has apprehended a gang of highway robbers who were posing as Police Commandos to loot trucks during night time. The operation led to the recovery of dummy guns, a vehicle, black uniforms, and other incriminating materials used in the crime. On February 22, 2025, Police Station Shalteng received a […]
MLA Bijbehara seeks probe into alleged felling of Chinar trees in Anantnag
SRINAGAR — National Conference MLA Bashir Ahmad Shah Veeri has demanded a high-level inquiry into the alleged felling of green Chinar trees, a protected species, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district. The Bijbehara MLA was reacting to pictures on social media that purported to show green Chinar trees being felled in the Rani Bagh public […]
Govt primary school building gutted in fire in Anantnag
ANANTNAG — A primary school building was gutted in a mysterious fire incident in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday. The Government Primary School Ranibagh was gutted in a fire incident late on Tuesday night, officials of fire and emergency department said. They said the record and furniture of the school […]
Properties of two Pakistan-based terror handlers attached in Kupwara
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday attached properties worth lakhs of rupees belonging to two Pakistan-based terrorist handlers in Kupwara district, officials said. The properties, which were attached after police obtained a court order, included land measuring three kanals and 12 marlas. The properties belonged to Tahir Ahmad Peer and Mohammad Ramzan Ganie, […]
NIT, NIELIT sign MoU to launch 6-month certificate course in drone technology
SRINAGAR — The National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar and the NIELIT have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch a six-month certificate course in drone technology and a DGCA-certified drone training centre in Jammu and Kashmir’s summer capital. The six-month certificate course will focus on artificial intelligence and security in drone technology, offering an […]
J&K braces for heavy rain, snowfall for next three days; MeT issues advisory
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir braced for heavy rain/snow as the Meteorological (MeT) department issued an advisory on Tuesday cautioning the authorities of inclement weather for three days. An advisory sent to the Divisional Commissioners of Kashmir and Jammu divisions by the MeT Department said, “A fresh active Western Disturbance (WD) is most likely to […]









