NEW DELHI — BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Saturday said that National Conference leader Omar Abdullah’s remarks about the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru was an “expose of their nefarious, nasty, separatist anti-national design”. Trivedi also targeted the Congress, an alliance partner of the NC in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election, […]
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Police takes cognizance of an Individual for assaulting his parents in Srinagar
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir Police have taken cognizance of an individual accused of assaulting his parents and preventing them from entering their own home for the past year in Srinagar. “Acting on a written complaint from the accused’s mother, Mst Taja Banoo, wife of Gh Ahmad Wani, a criminal case (FIR No. […]
Women voters outnumber men in Srinagar’s six Assembly segments ahead of September 25 polls
SRINAGAR — Women voters outnumber men in the six assembly segments of Srinagar district that are scheduled to go to polls on September 25 in the second phase of polling in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said here. Of the 7,74,462 registered voters, 3,87,778 are female while 3,86,654 are male and 30 people have registered themselves […]
Five govt employees suspended, nine FIRs lodged for violations of Model Code of Conduct
JAMMU — The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer has said nine FIRs were lodged and five government employees suspended for violations of the Model Code of Conduct in Jammu and Kashmir. Twenty-three warnings were issued and inquiries were underway in 48 cases of poll code violations, the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) […]
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq placed under house arrest in lead-up to J&K assembly polls
SRINAGAR — Separatist and Jamia Masjid chief priest Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was on Friday in the lead-up to assembly polls placed under house arrest and not allowed to deliver his sermon on Friday, the leader said. Castigating his house detention, Mirwaiz expressed apprehensions that he may be detained till the end of the elections, which […]
“United States diplomats’ J&K visit approved by government of India,” says Omar Abdullah
NEW DELHI — Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) leader Omar Abdullah said that the visit of US diplomats to Kashmir was only possible with the approval of the Indian government. He said that no foreign diplomat or media person can enter Jammu and Kashmir without the permission of the ministries under the government of […]
Srinagar Police takes cognizance against family members of notorious criminal
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir Police in Srinagar district has taken cognizance against the family members of Noor Mohammad Bhat, a notorious criminal residing Kondenpeth Nigeen area of Srinagar. Police said, “Bhat’s family created disturbance at Nigeen Police Station and shared false information on social media platforms.” They said, “Noor Mohammad Bhat, a […]
One person dead, another injured in Qazigund road accident
SRINAGAR — At least one person was died while another got injured after the vehicle they were travelling in collided with a truck in Qazigund area of Kulgam, an official said on Friday. Quoting an official, news agency KNO reported that the accident occurred in the Chaimulla area of Qazigund, along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, […]
Teachers’ Day celebrated at Scholars Scientific Institute with enthusiasm
ANANTNAG [Sheikh Nadeem] (KIMS) — Teachers’ Day was celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm at Scholars Scientific Institute, Mominabad, under the guidance and leadership of School Principal Masrat Jan. Students from various classes participated in the event, performing cultural programs, dramas, reciting poetry, giving speeches, and singing songs, all highlighting the crucial role of teachers […]
KU students request reinstatement of student union in meeting with LG Sinha
SRINAGAR — A delegation of students from Kashmir University met with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at his residence in Raj Bhavan on Wednesday to request the reinstatement of the Jammu and Kashmir Students Union and to discuss several key issues affecting students in the region. The group was led by Jammu and Kashmir Students Association […]









