SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said immediate action has been taken to provide relief to the victims of the fire incident in Rainawari area of the city. “I assigned my cabinet colleague Satish Sharma ji, my advisor Nasir Aslam Wani – Sogami sb and MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq sb […]
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Police, NIA apprehend high-profile offender in joint operation at Handwara
KUPWARA — In a joint operation, the Handwara police and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) apprehended Muneer Ahmad Banday, a proclaimed offender with a bounty of Rs 5 lakh, from Handwara in Jammu and Kashmir. According to an official release from the police, the accused Muneer Ahmad Banday, a resident of Banday Mohalla in Handwara […]
Kashmir situation under control, all security agencies working in synergy: IG CRPF
SRINAGAR — The situation in Kashmir is under control as all security agencies are working in synergy, a top CRPF officer said here on Wednesday. Inaugurating the second edition of CRPF Cup Srinagar Sector, a cricket tournament to be held from November 20 to 28, Inspector General of CRPF (Srinagar Sector) P K Sharma said […]
Srinagar records coldest night of season as minimum dips to 0.7 degree celsius
SRINAGAR — Srinagar and some other places in Kashmir on Wednesday experienced the coldest night of the season as the minimum plummeted below the freezing point in most places of the valley, officials said. Srinagar city recorded a low of minus 0.7 degree Celsius. The officials said many other places in the valley also experienced […]
Three drug peddlers arrested in Srinagar; contraband substances, cash recovered
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested three drug peddlers in Soura and Rajbagh areas of Srinagar on Wednesday and recovered contraband substances and cash from their possession. “A Police party at a checkpoint established by Soura Police on 90 Feet Road near Treats, intercepted a vehicle (TATA NITER) bearing registration number PB53AM-7939 […]
Youth from Anantnag killed, brother injured in Punjab road accident
SRINAGAR — A youth was killed while as his brother was injured after they met with an accident in Damtal area of Punjab. Officials told GNS that yesterday around 10pm that a vehicle hit two brothers at Damtal resulting in critical injuries to both of them. They were immediately shifted to nearby hospital for treatment […]
Omar Abdullah calls for creation of new assets at strategic locations within and outside J&K to meet future needs
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday called for the creation of new assets at strategic locations within and outside the Union territory to meet future needs and generate additional revenue. Abdullah, while reviewing the functioning of the Hospitality and Protocol Department, asked officials to ensure optimal utilisation, upgradation, and renovation […]
Kisan mela to be held at Old Fruit Mandi Shopian on 21 November
SHOPIAN — A Kisan Mela is being organised at Old Fruit Mandi Shopian on Thursday, November 21 from 10:30 AM onwards by the Department of Agriculture and allied departments. The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar has invited the public in general and students in particular to participate in the day-long event. Post […]
Six drug peddlers arrested in Kashmir; Contraband substances recovered: Police
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — While continuing its war against drug dealings, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested six drug peddlers in Srinagar, Kulgam and Kupwara district of Kashmir division and recovered contraband substances from their possession. A police party of Police Station Shaheed Gunj at a checkpoint established at Habakadal Chowk, intercepted a suspicious person. […]
Delhi court likely to pronounce order on Engineer Rashid’s regular bail plea on November 20
NEW DELHI — A Delhi court is likely to pronounce on Wednesday its order on Jammu and Kashmir Lok Sabha member Engineer Rashid’s regular bail application in a terror-funding case. Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh, who was scheduled to pass order on Tuesday, deferred the matter till November 20. The judge is also scheduled […]









