SHOPIAN — The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar, issued directions for the disengagement of services of a Rural Development Department (RDD) official and registration of an FIR against him. The DDC has also ordered disciplinary action and an FIR against an under-suspension Panchayat Secretary. The action came after both the officials […]
SRINAGAR — The Directorate of Employment (DoE) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) reported that 3.52 lakh youth were registered as unemployed in the first quarter of 2024. Of these, 1.09 lakh are graduates and postgraduates, comprising 31% of the total. Director of Employment, Nisar Ahmad Wani, stated that in the last quarter of 2023, the […]
SRINAGAR — The Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir on Friday asked police to invoke Section 199A against parents of children indulging in rash driving and stunt biking. Shahnawaz Bukhari, RTO Kashmir was reacting to the tragic accident in Srinagar city on Thursday, in which two minor students were killed. He said on Friday that he […]
SRINAGAR — Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday expressed concern over the alarming rise in traffic accidents across Kashmir. “Each day we hear about traffic accidents claiming precious lives. Just yesterday two young boys tragically lost their lives and a third is battling for his life,” he said in his Friday sermon at […]
SRINAGAR — Two teenage boys died and as many were injured when their car rammed into a stationary truck before hitting a divider, sparking calls from various quarters, including political parties, for strict action underage driving in Kashmir. The accident occurred on Thursday at Tengpora on the Srinagar-Baramulla highway, when the teenagers’ driving an SUV […]
ANANTNAG [Sheikh Nadeem] (KIMS) — The 9th-grade students of Scholars Scientific Institute organized a heartfelt farewell ceremony on 14 November 2024 to honor the outgoing Class 10 students. Saying goodbye to school life stirs deep emotions, as years of shared memories and friendships come to a close. This event was a tribute, lovingly planned, to […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting of the General Administration Department (GAD) to take stock of the recruitment process undertaken by the Services Selection Recruitment Board (SSRB) referred by different government departments here. Those who were present includes Principal Secretary, Home; Principal Secretary, PDD; Principal Secretary, School Education; Commissioner Secretary, […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will launch a dedicated public relations and outreach cell aimed at listening to and addressing the issues of the people. The cell is being established at G-1, near his residence in the Gupkar locality of the city here. The cell will have a dedicated team of […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a significant crackdown on militant activities, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached a residential property worth one crore rupees in Sopore town of Baramulla district in North Kashmir on Thursday. “The residential property, including a double storey residential house along with 15 marlas of land falling under Khasara No. 433 […]
ANANTNAG [Sheikh Nadeem] (KIMS) — In celebration of Chacha Nehru’s birthday, a colorful event was held at Scholars Scientific Institute (SSI) in the Mominabad area of Anantnag district to mark Children’s Day. The students captivated the audience with various skits and cultural programs, including patriotic songs. Teachers also joined the celebration, contributing performances that included […]