SRINAGAR — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he will keep the promises he made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and right things will happen at the right time. Modi was addressing a public meeting after inaugurating the strategically important Z-Morh tunnel here. His remarks shortly came after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for delivering on his promise to conduct Assembly elections, while also reminding him about his promise to restore the statehood of the Union Territory. Addressing a gathering after PM Modi inaugurated the 6.5 km Z-Morh tunnel, Abdullah acknowledged progress […]
SRINAGAR — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the strategically important Z-Morh tunnel in the Sonamarg area of Jammu and Kashmir which will make the tourist resort accessible round the year. After inaugurating the Rs 2,700 crore project, the prime minister went inside the tunnel and interacted with the project officials. He also met […]
SRINAGAR — Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on Monday to inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel, rechristened as the Sonamarg tunnel, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. After the special aircraft carrying the PM landed at the technical area of Srinagar international airport, the PM took an Air Force helicopter for Neelgrad in the Sonamarg area. […]
SRINAGAR — Minimum temperature dropped several notches below the freezing point in Kashmir on Monday as intense cold affected life in J&K. The minimum temperature was minus 5.1 degrees Celsius in Srinagar city while it was minus 6.5 and minus 8.4 in Gulmarg and Pahalgam respectively. Jammu city had 7.2 degrees Celsius, Katra town 6, […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — A Border Security Force (BSF) Constable was injured on Monday after his service rifle went off accidentally in Baramulla district of North Kashmir. According to reports, the incident occurred at around 8:15 am when Constable Manesh Maghwal, deployed on patrolling duty, accidentally fired from his INSAS rifle. The bullet hit his neck, […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Amid reports suggesting a change of trains at Katra Railway Station, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah criticized the move, stating it would defeat the purpose of the Srinagar-Delhi rail route. While acknowledging the importance of ensuring the security of the train and its passengers, Omar strongly opposed the proposed plan […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a persistent effort to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested two drug peddlers in Kulgam district of South Kashmir on Sunday and recovered contraband substances from their possession. “Two persons roaming in suspicious condition were intercepted by the Police team of Police Station Qaimoh […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a significant move, the General Administration Department (GAD), Government of Jammu and Kashmir re-designated two Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers as Commissioner/Secretary to the Government. According to an official communique, Mr. Sarmad Hafeez has been designated as Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Youth Services and Sports Department. “Consequent upon promotion of Mr. […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the opening of the Z-Morh tunnel will enable the development of Sonamarg resort in Ganderbal district as a winter sports destination, similar to the famous Gulmarg skiing resort town. “Tomorrow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel. This will allow the […]