SRINAGAR — The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday said it seized documents and digital devices after it searched multiple premises in Jammu and Kashmir as part of an alleged bank funds fraud case against a former branch manager of Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank and some other persons. The raids against the former banker — Istiyaq […]
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Pattan Imam dies in Sopore road accident
SOPORE — An Imam from Pattan lost his life in a bike road accident in the Nowpora Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. According to police, the deceased has been identified as (Molvi) Manzoor Ahmad Lone, 34, son of Ghulam Nabi Lone, a resident of Goshbugh Pattan, Baramulla. He had gone to Nowpora village […]
Pesticide spray damages apple orchard in Pulwama, Samples collected to determine cause
PULWAMA — Authorities in Pulwama have collected samples from a high-density apple orchard allegedly damaged by the application of a pesticide to determine the actual cause behind the incident. The orchard, located at Chandgam village in Litter area of Pulwama, suffered significant damage on July 11, after Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, a local farmer, observed severe […]
Four killed in mysterious explosion in scrap truck at Sopore
SOPORE — A tragic explosion in Sopore town in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district has resulted in the death of four people while they were unloading scrap from a truck from Ladakh. An official told the news agency Kashmir News Observer that the incident occurred at the residence of Abdul Rashid Bhat in Sher Colony, Sopore. […]
Class work suspended for students upto primary level in Kashmir for 2 days
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In view of the persistent heat wave prevailing in the Kashmir valley, the Government has decided to suspended the class work for students up to the Primary level in Kashmir division for two days. According to a communique, the classwork for students up to the Primary level in both Government and Recognized […]
J&K admin approves Rs 400 crore rooftop solar project for govt buildings
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday approved a Rs 400 crore project under which grid-tier rooftop solar power systems will be installed on all government buildings in the union territory. “The Administrative Council, which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, approved solarizing of all government buildings in Jammu and […]
14 drivers arrested, 14 vehicles seized in Baramulla in illegal mining cases
SRINAGAR — While cracking a whip on illegal mining & transportation of minerals, police have seized 14 vehicles and arrested 14 drivers in Baramulla. A police party under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Baramulla, SDPO Pattan & Tangmarg assisted by SHO PS Baramulla/ Kunzer/ Tangmarg & Incharge Police Post Palhallan seized 14 vehicles (3 Dumpers, […]
Army Goodwill School Gurez Bandipora celebrated 25th Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas
GUREZ, BANDIPORA [Sheikh Nadeem] (KIMS) — On July 26th, the Army Goodwill School in Gurez Valley, Bandipora District, celebrated Kargil Vijay Diwas to honor the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War victory. The event brought together Indian Army personnel, veterans, students, and local residents in a heartfelt tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives […]
Three bodies found in Dal Lake identified, probe going on: Police
SRINAGAR — Three bodies that were retrieved from Dal Lake near Foreshore Road in Srinagar yesterday have been identified as Ramban residents even as police said further investigation is going on. A top police official of the district told news agency Kashmir News Observer, that the deceased include a woman and her minor kids and […]
At 24.6°C, Srinagar records season’s hottest night, 3rd highest minimum temperature in 132 years
SRINAGAR — The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar recorded the hottest night of thr season at 24.6 degree Celsius. The temperature, however, was 5.8 degree Celsius above normal and was the third highest temperature in the last 132 years, informed an Independent Weather Forecaster, Faizan Arif Keng to the news agency Kashmir News […]









