SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Hours after assigning portfolios to five ministers, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Mr. Manoj Sinha, on Friday appointed Mr. Mubarak Gul as the Speaker Protem for the J&K Legislative Assembly. In an official order, the Lieutenant Governor stated, “Mr. Mubarak Gul is appointed as Speaker Protem to administer the oath/affirmation […]
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KPDCL announces power shutdown in different areas
SRINAGAR — According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out branch cutting, the power supply to Hakbara, Army Camp, Manasbal, Chandergeer, Hajin, Preng, Banayari, Madwan, Shahgund, Sudunara and Mokdamyari areas shall remain affected on 19th October from 09 am to 03:00 pm. Similarly, to carry out branch cutting, the power supply […]
CRPF pays tribute to Mohd. Ashraf on 21st Anniversary at Naira Pulwama
PULWAMA (KIMS) — The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Friday paid tribute to Shaheed Constable Mohd. Ashraf of the 20th Battalion on the 21st anniversary of his martyrdom, at his native village Naira in Pulwama district of South Kashmir. Shaheed Mohd. Ashraf was martyred during a fierce encounter with militants in Sevenderpara, Tripura, on […]
PCPG meeting held in Hawal Pulwama
PULWAMA (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday organized a Police Community Partnership Group (PCPG) meeting in Hawal village of Pulwama district in South Kashmir. The meeting, headed by D.O. of Hawal Pulwama, Mohammad Younus Sheikh was aimed to strengthen the community relations and establish direct contact with local residents. The meeting was […]
Non-local labourer’s bullet-riddled body found in Shopian
SRINAGAR — A bullet-riddled body of a labourer hailing from Bihar was on Friday recovered in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district, officials said. The body was recovered from Wachi area of Zainapora in the south Kashmir district, they said. They labourer identified as Ashok Chauhan was living in Sangam area of Anantnag. One of his […]
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah passes resolution for restoration of statehood
SRINAGAR — The Jammu & Kashmir Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has passed the resolution for the restoration of statehood. Official sources said that during its first meeting on Thursday, the J&K Cabinet passed a resolution urging the Central government to restore statehood. “The draft of the resolution has been prepared and the […]
LG assigns portfolios to five ministers in J&K Government
SRINAGAR (KIMS) – The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Friday assigned key portfolios to five ministers in the Union Territory government. In an official order issued from Raj Bhavan, Srinagar, and in pursuance of rule 4 (2) of the Transaction of Business of the Government of Union Territory of Jammu and […]
Will ensure justice for kin of militant attack victims in Kashmir: LG Manoj Sinha
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday met family members of those killed by terrorists in the valley and said he would ensure that they get justice. Sinha said such families were “marginalised” and their voices went unheard. “Met families from across North, Central & South Kashmir, whose loved ones were […]
HC to hear next week plea against LG’s power to nominate 5 MLAs in J&K assembly
JAMMU — A special division bench of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court will hear next week a plea challenging the power vested in the J&K lieutenant governor to nominate five members to the Legislative Assembly of the Union territory. Chief Justice Tashi Rabstan agreed to constitute a special division bench on Monday […]
“Kashmir is ours and will remain ours”: MEA Sokesperson Randhir Jaiswal
NEW DELHI — The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday asserted that Kashmir will always be a part of India and the stand will never change regardless of any statement issued by anyone. This came in response to the joint statement issued by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, and Chinese Premier Li Qiang, […]









