SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday visited to the Baltal Base Camp in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district to review the security arrangements and facilities for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. During the visit, the Lieutenant Governor assessed various facilities put in place to ensure the safety […]
SRINAGAR — Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Tuesday visited the Bohri Kadal area of Srinagar to express solidarity with the fire affected families and also with the management of the historic Bazar Masjid that was turned into ashes in the devastating blaze. Mirwaiz hailed the administration and police role and called for collective efforts […]
SRINAGAR — Former president of the Kashmir Bar Association Mian Qayoom was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the murder of an advocate in 2020, officials said. Babar Qadri, who was also a TV news channel panellist, was shot dead at his residence in the city’s Hawal area in September 2020. “Former Kashmir Bar Association […]
SRINAGAR — A devastating fire engulfed the Bohri Kadal area of Srinagar, causing extensive damage to the historic Bazar Masjid, two shopping complexes, and more than ten residential houses, officials said. Officials from the Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES), said the blaze, which erupted this afternoon, took F&ES teams four hours of intensive effort to […]
NEW DELHI — Abdul Rashid Sheikh could not take oath as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha on Monday despite his name being called as he is lodged in jail since 2019 after being charged by the NIA in a militant-funding case. Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, defeated former Jammu and Kashmir chief […]
SRINAGAR — Srinagar has been officially recognised as a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Crafts Council, an official statement said on Sunday. The prestigious honour underscores the city’s rich heritage and the exceptional skills of its artisans, whose dedication and artistry have earned global acclaim. Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha expressed his heartfelt congratulations […]
PULWAMA (KIMS) — DDC Member Pulwama 2, Javid Rahim Bhat, toured various villages in the Rajpora Constituency today. He interacted with residents, monitored developmental projects, and listened to their grievances. During his visit to the villages of Wasmarg, Thokerpora, Kamrazipora, and Rahmoo, people welcomed him with flowers. In Wasmarg, a public meeting was held where […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said Saturday the security of the Amarnath Yatra is a top priority of the administration, as he chaired a meeting to review arrangements at the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here. Accompanied by the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Jammu zone, Anand Jain, Dulloo went around […]
NEW DELHI — A tribunal set up under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) on Saturday confirmed the Centre’s decision to impose a five-year ban on the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) and Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, Jammu and Kashmir. The one-member tribunal of Delhi High Court judge Sachin Datta was constituted under the stringent anti-terror […]
ANANTNAG [Sheikh Nadeem] (KIMS) — Scholars Scientific Institute, in collaboration with the 40 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force, celebrated the 10th International Yoga Day with full enthusiasm at the school premises in Mominabad, Anantnag. School children, CRPF Deputy Commandant Sri Surinder Kumar, and Inspector Rajesh took part in the event. A large number […]