NEW DELHI — The government on Monday introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to provide for reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai tabled the The Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 seeking to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati […]
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MeT forecasts dry weather in J&K till Feb 14
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Monday forecast dry weather in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir till February 14. Many places of the Union Territory received light to moderate rain and snowfall during the last 24 hours. An official of the Meteorological Department said, “The weather is expected to remain partly […]
Kashmir’s Electricity Crisis: Dr. Amir Rashid Wani calls for immediate action
SRINAGAR [Danish Naseer] (KIMS) — Dr. Amir Rashid Wani, a notable Peace Socio-Political Activist and Chairman of Mooj Kasheer Welfare Trust, has voiced serious concerns regarding the worsening electricity situation in the Kashmir Division. His statement addresses the persistent issue of unplanned power cuts, exacerbated by the harsh winter conditions, and highlights the gap between […]
In a first, two youths start home sampling collection for patients in Pulwama
PULWAMA (KIMS) — In Pulwama district, two youths Rainu Abdullah and Shah Yasir have embarked an innovative venture that has captured the community’s attention: the launch of a comprehensive home sampling collection service for patients. This groundbreaking initiative, led by AK Diagnostic Centre located at Circular Road near new Awantipora stand, represents a significant step […]
MeT forecasts light snowfall over isolated higher reaches till Feb 5
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Sunday forecast partly to generally cloudy weather with chances of light snowfall over isolated higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir till February 5. The Kashmir division received light snowfall while plains of Jammu division received light to moderate rainfall and middle and higher reaches received light to […]
DMA issues medium, low danger level avalanche warning in J&K districts
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (DMA) on Friday issued Medium and Low Danger Level avalanche warning in Jammu and Kashmir. The avalanche warning has been issued for next 24 hours in eight districts of the Union Territory in view of the inclement weather conditions. According to Disaster Management Authority (DMA), […]
Delhi HC directs Tihar Jail superintendent to ensure proper medical treatment to Yasin Malik
NEW DELHI — The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Superintendent of the Tihar Jail to ensure proper medical treatment to separatist leader Yasin Malik, who is serving life sentence in a militant funding case. Malik claims to be suffering from serious cardiac and kidney problems. The high court was informed by the counsel […]
Medium Danger Level avalanche warning issued in 8 J&K districts
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (DMA) on Thursday issued Medium Danger Level avalanche warning in eight districts of Jammu and Kashmir. The warning has been issued for next 24 hours in view of the inclement weather conditions in the Union Territory. According to Disaster Management Authority (DMA), the avalanche with […]
Govt orders transfers, postings of 127 Tehsildars
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Revenue Department of Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday ordered transfers and postings of 127 Tehsildars in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The department has ordered transfers and postings of these officials in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to an order, “Umer Gulzar, Jr. JKAS has […]
Massive reshuffle in J&K administration, over 200 officers transferred
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a massive reshuffle in the administration, the General Administration Department (GAD) of Jammu and Government on Wednesday ordered transfers and postings of 230 officers in the interest of administration. Among the transferred officers, 206 are Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officers, 22 other officers, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and […]








