SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday paid tributes to Hazrat Imam Hussain on the occasion of Ashura, the tenth day of the Islamic month of Muharram. “The supreme sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions at Karbala remain a timeless beacon for humanity, […]
Kashmir
Two retired PHE officials chargesheeted in ₹2.13 crore embezzlement case
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday said it has filed a chargesheet against two retired public servants for their alleged involvement in the embezzlement and misappropriation of government store material worth over ₹2.13 crore in the erstwhile PHE (Hydraulic) Division, Bandipora. According to an ACB statement, the chargesheet was […]
LG visits Pahalgam, reviews arrangements for Amarnath Yatra
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said all arrangements for the upcoming annual Amaranth Yatra are in place, and the Valley eagerly awaits arrival of pilgrims. The L-G reviewed preparations for the yatra during a visit to Pahalgam in Anantnag district on the day. Speaking to reporters following the review, […]
10 injured as newly constructed bridge collapses in Baramulla
SRINAGAR — At least 10 persons were injured on Thursday as a recently-constructed bridge collapsed in Baramulla district of North Kashmir, officials said here. The bridge collapsed on the Baramulla-Uri highway on Thursday afternoon, resulting in injuries to 10 persons, officials added. The injured were rushed to a hospital for treatment. Further details of the […]
Gulmarg Cable Car reopens after month-long shutdown
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday reopened the Gulmarg Cable Car project to the public, a month after a technical snag forced the closure of the popular ride to the upper reaches of Gulmarg. “The Gondola services have resumed today after the project underwent necessary repairs and maintenance,” an official of the Cable […]
Crime Branch files chargesheet in spurious agricultural products case in Kashmir
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday said it has filed a chargesheet against two individuals in a case related to alleged cheating, criminal conspiracy, and distribution of spurious agricultural products in the Valley. According to a Crime Branch statement, the chargesheet was filed before […]
3.5 magnitude earthquake hits Pulwama
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — An earthquake of Magnitude 3.5 on the Richter Scale hits the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. However, there were no reports of any loss of life or damage to the property. The earthquake, with its epicentre in Pulwama occurred at around 02:36 am at a depth of 15 km, […]
Kashmiri Pandits, Muslims together have larger role than govt for their return to valley: Mehbooba Mufti
SRINAGAR — PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said Kashmiri Pandits and Muslims together have a larger role to play than the government for the displaced population’s return to the valley. “I think there is less of a role for the government and more of our Muslim and Pandit brothers together. We are one, we […]
LG notifies new rural employment scheme, replaces MGNREGA from July 1
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday notified the Jammu Kashmir Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM-G] Scheme, 2026, which will come into force across all notified rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir from July 1, 2026. According to a post shared by the Lieutenant Governor on X, the […]
Ex-BDO, executive engineer among 7 chargesheeted in Kupwara funds embezzlement case
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday said it has filed a chargesheet against seven accused, including six public servants and a contractor, in an alleged corruption and embezzlement case involving government funds meant for developmental works in Kupwara district. According to an ACB statement, the chargesheet was filed before […]








