SRINAGAR (KIMS) — After the gap of ten weeks, the authorities in Jammu and Kashmir today allowed Friday prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar. Thousands of people from across Kashmir valley came to the historic Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta Srinagar to offer the Friday (Congregational) prayers. However, the authorities did not allow Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir […]
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Govt announces winter vacation for Degree College’s in Jammu and Kashmir
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Higher Education Department of Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced Winter vacation in all Government Degree College’s of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. According to a communique, “All Government Degree College’s of Kashmir division shall observe Winter vacation from December 27, 2023 to February 14, 2023.“ “All Government Degree […]
40-day long harsh winter period ‘Chillai Kalan’ begins in Kashmir
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The 40-day long period of harsh winter known as ‘Chillai Kalan’ begins in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. The 40-day long ‘Chillai Kalan starts on December 21, it is followed by a 20-day long ‘Chillai Khurd’ and a 10-day-long ‘Chilla Bachha’. On the first day of ‘Chillai Kalan’, the Summer capital of […]
Cyber Police Kashmir probes ‘Curative Survey’ money-doubling scam
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Cyber Police Kashmir has released a detailed statement on a concerning money-doubling scam involving ‘Curative Survey Private Limited.’ The fraudulent company enticed individuals with promises of substantial returns for participating in surveys, ultimately causing non-payment issues for victims. In response to the mounting complaints, Cyber Police Kashmir initiated an investigation by […]
Govt orders Regularization of In-charge Section Officer, J&K Secretariat (Subordinate) Service
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The General Administration Department of Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the Regularization of In-charge Section Officer of the Jammu and Kashmir Secretariat (Subordinate) Service as Section Officer. According to an order, “the Departmental Promotion Committee in its meeting held on 11.10.2023, sanctioned the Regularization of Mr. Ishfaq Ahmad Ganai, In-charge Section […]
No power in universe can bring back Article 370: Narendra Modi
NEW DELHI — Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, making a strong defence of the scrapping of Article 370, said no power in the universe could restore the revoked provisions of the Constitution. He said, “The scrapping of Article 370, which provided special status to Jammu and Kashmir was necessary for the development of the […]
Bemina Attack: Three accused involved in attacking police officer arrested, says police
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — At least three persons, who were involved in attacking a police officer in Bemina area of Srinagar have been arrested, Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Sunday. The incident happened on December 9, 2023, when unknown militants fired upon and injured a police officer namely Mohd Hafeez Chak (SgCt), son of Gh. […]
Kupwara man arrested in Odisha for posing as PMO official, Army doctor
SRINAGAR — A man, identified as Sayed Ishaan Bukhari, from Handwara area of Kupwara district in North Kashmir was arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) in Odisha’s Jajpur district for allegedly impersonating an official from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and an Army doctor. The charges against him include impersonation, cheating, forgery, and suspected […]
Mirwaiz strongly condemned repeated closure of historic Jamia Masjid for Friday prayers
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The authorities once again disallowed the Friday prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar and also put Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, who delivers the Friday sermon at the Jamia Masjid under house detention, Anjuman Auqaf said on Friday. The Anjuman said that the authorities do not provide any reason […]
Loan Fraud Case: ED attaches over 257 Kanal land in Shivpora Srinagar
SRINAGAR — Enforcement Directorate on Friday attached immovable property measuring over 257 Kanal in Shivpora area of Srinagar in connection with a loan fraud case involving a fake cooperative society. An official said that ED has provisionally attached immovable property in the form of land measuring 257 Kanal and 19 Marlas at Shivpora, which is […]









