SRINAGAR — Amid hot weather conditions, School Education Department Tuesday order change in school timing for all classes from 8 am to 1 pm in both rural and urban areas of Kashmir region. The Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) in an order said that several representations were pouring in from parents and other stakeholders […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday issued an alert about a propaganda video by the pro-Pakistan banned militant outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), cautioning people against sharing it it as it may attract charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The JeM has produced a 5 minute and 55 second video with a […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a significant development in the ongoing human trafficking case in Ushkara Baramulla, two more individuals have been arrested, and three additional minor girls have been rescued. This brings the total to four accused arrested and seven minor girls rescued so far. “The investigation, under case FIR No. 173/2024, revealed the involvement […]
KULGAM — The two-day National Coordination Committee meeting of the Apple Farmers Federation of India (AFFI) concluded on Sunday at Chawalgam in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district with a strong demand for immediate and policy solutions to prevent the “corporatisation” of the apple industry and protect apple farmers. The meeting was presided over by Rakesh Singha, […]
BUDGAM — A minor girl drowned to death after she slipped into Nallah Shaliganga at Doodpathri area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Sunday, officials said. An official said that the girl identified as Aayat Maqbool (07) daughter of Mohammad Maqbool, a resident of Burran Pattan drowned in Nallah Shaliganga after she slipped into it. […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The police in Handwara have successfully resolved a case of honey-trapping by arresting three individuals who had been posing as a girl on Facebook to deceive and extort money from victims. In a statement, the police said that the incident came to light when Vilgam Police Station received a complaint regarding the […]
JAMMU — Around 3.75 lakh devotees have performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra so far as another batch of 3,471 pilgrims left for the Valley on Saturday. Officials said that since it began this year on June 29, around 3.75 lakh devotees have performed the Amarnath Yatra during the last 21 days. Over 11,000 devotees had […]
SRINAGAR — The UIDAI has advised all the residents who have got their Aadhaar 10 years before to revalidate their address. In this connection, all the Deputy Commissioners of Jammu and Kashmir have been asked to make the residents of J&K aware about the updation of addresses with the help of any supporting documents. They […]
SRINAGAR — The National Conference (NC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday appealed to the external affairs ministry to ensure safe passage and return of Kashmiri students from Bangladesh amid violent protests in the neighbouring country over demands for an end to a quota system in jobs. “Dear @MEAIndia, please ensure the safe […]
ANANTNAG [Sheikh Nadeem] (KIMS) — The long-pending demand of Palpora residents was fulfilled by the R&B Department as they macadamized the Palpora Link Road on Friday. This road had been in a deplorable condition, causing immense hardships to pedestrians. Following a significant outcry over the road’s poor state, the administration took swift action and commenced […]