SRINAGAR — Imran Sheikh, an Independent candidate from Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency, has 20 cases, including one under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, registered against him over the past nine years. This is the maximum number of cases against any of the 20 contestants from the constituency. According […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Following heavy rainfall in the plains and light snowfall in higher reaches over the past 24 hours, the Meteorological Department (MeT) on Tuesday predicted generally dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir from May 1-5. According to an official from the Meteorological Department (MeT), “Today, generally cloudy weather with light rain and thunder […]
PULWAMA (KIMS) — A significant meeting convened by the J&K Bank Officers Association Kashmir focused on the challenges confronting the banking sector in Pulwama and Shopian districts. Attended by a substantial number of officers, the session received insights from central-level leadership in Srinagar, delving into the multifaceted issues affecting both the staff and clientele within […]
PULWAMA (KIMS) — In response to the intensifying flood situation in New Colony Rajpora and surrounding areas, the Al-Ansar Foundation J&K Rajpora team, led by their Secretary and Chairman, undertook a crucial visit on April 29, 2024. Arriving at 6:30 pm, the team assessed the gravity of the situation firsthand, witnessing the challenges faced by […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In view of the incessant rains, the University of Kashmir postponed all the examinations that were scheduled to be held on Tuesday. According to varsites communique, “It is notified for the information of all concerned candidates that all the examinations of University of Kashmir, which are scheduled to be held on 30 […]
PULWAMA (KIMS) — Deputy Commissioner Pulwama Dr. Basharat Qayoom, (IAS), conducted a visit to several locations to assess the flow of water and monitor the flood control situation in the district. The visit was aimed at ensuring preparedness and timely response to any potential water-related emergencies. Accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioners, Pulwama and Awantipora, as […]
SRINAGAR — The lifeless body of another missing minor boy was retrieved from river Jhelum in Noorbagh area of Srinagar on Saturday morning less than 24 hours after body of minor boy Haziq Ahmed Sheikh was retrieved from river near Zero Bridge in Rajbagh area of the city after 11 days. With the recovery of […]
SRINAGAR — Amid row over labeling a religious figure inaccurately, the publishing house Acuber Books International tendered apology, saying “the content is deeply offensive to many individuals and communities”. “We write to you with utmost sincerity and regret regarding the recent controversy surrounding our publication’s portrayal of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. It has come to our […]
SRINAGAR — Amid controversy over objectionable content in a textbook, Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department Saturday clarified that no such book was prescribed or developed by the board. In a post on X, School Education Department also said that no such book or content has been developed by the NCERT. “There is some objectionable […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Saturday forecast rainy weather in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir till the end of this month. An official of the Meteorological Department (MeT) said, “Today, April 27, expect generally cloudy weather with light to moderate rain and snow in higher reaches, accompanied by heavy rain, […]