ANANTNAG (Raouf Dar) — In response to news published on Kashmir Independent Media Service – KIMS that the ‘private vehicles are being misused as ambulances’, the administration in Anantnag district of South Kashmir directed private hospitals to ‘abstain from using private vehicles as ambulances’. The administration also directed private hospitals to register their vehicles on […]
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Govt begins search for new SKIMS Director
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir government has started the process for the appointment of director SKIMS Soura and has issued notification to invite applications for the post. According to a notification, the appointment of the candidate shall be made on tenure basis up to a maximum period of five years or till the appointee […]
Decentralized Innovations: Mutahir Showkat’s vision for a Digital Renaissance
SRINAGAR — Mutahir Showkat, a prominent figure in the Indian Blockchain community, advocates for the adoption of decentralized systems as more than just a technological shift. In a recent interview, he shared insights into decentralization as a lifestyle choice, emphasizing its potential to provide improved security, transparency, and resilience. According to Mutahir, this shift offers […]
20 officers from J&K to participate in All India Civil Services Cricket Tournament in New Delhi
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The General Administration Department (GAD) of Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered deputation of 20 officers of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to New Delhi. These officers have been deputed for participating in All India Civil Services Cricket Tournament which is scheduled to be held in New Delhi from December 15, […]
Reach out to people at grassroots level, conduct public hearings: J&K admin to officers
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered officers including deputy commissioners to reach out to people at grassroots level, conduct public hearings, and send monthly reports to the Chief Secretary. The order was aimed at resolving public issues and was issued following the taking over this month of senior IAS officer Atal Dulloo as […]
Dry, cold weather to continue in Jammu and Kashmir till December 24: MeT
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Thursday forecast dry and cold weather in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir till December 24. An official of the Meteorological Department (MeT) said, “Currently, the weather is mainly clear at most places of Jammu and Kashmir. Similar weather conditions will prevail in the Union Territory […]
Private vehicles being misused as ambulances by private hospitals in Anantnag, DC orders probe
ANANTNAG (Raouf Dar) — In Anantnag district, about 50 kilometres away from Srinagar, many hospitals have been found using private vehicles as ambulances, which violates the Jammu and Kashmir Motor Vehicle Act. Sources told Kashmir Independent Media Service – KIMS that about 9 private hospitals in Anantnag district have been found using private vehicles as […]
Ansari termed Abdullah’s statement as “the dark revelation of truth”
SRINAGAR — J&K Peoples Conference Senior General Secretary Imran Reza Ansari today responded sharply to former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s recent admission that the rigged 1987 elections were the fundamental cause of violence in the region. Ansari termed Abdullah’s statement as “the dark revelation of the truth by the even darker subconscious […]
Kashmir issue should be resolved through dialogue between India and Pakistan: China
BEIJING — The Kashmir issue should be resolved through dialogue and consultation between India and Pakistan, China on Tuesday while reacting to India’s Supreme Court judgment on Article 370 upholding the central government’s decision on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. “On the Kashmir issue, China’s position is consistent and clear,” Chinese Foreign Ministry […]
India rejects OIC’s comments on SC verdict on J&K
NEW DELHI — India on Wednesday strongly rejected the comments by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressing concern over the Supreme Court’s verdict upholding the 2019 revocation of Article 370 of the Constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.N External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the OIC’s action at the behest […]








