SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Government of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory on Saturday announced winter vacation for all Government Schools and recognized Private Schools upto higher secondary level in Kashmir division. According to a communique, “The Directorate of School Education, Kashmir (DSEK) has announced winter vacation for Classes upto 8th Standard from November 28th to […]
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Muslim cleric Sarjan Barkati’s wife arrested in ‘militancy funding’ case: SIA
SRINAGAR — The State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Friday said to have arrested one lady namely Shabroza Bano, wife of Sarjan Ahmad Wagay alias ‘Barkati’, a Muslim cleric from of South Kashmir’s Shopian district in a ‘militancy funding’ case. “She, along with her husband has been found involved in militancy financing by raising money through […]
Anjuman Auqaf expresses strong resentment over disallowing Friday prayers at historic Jamia Masjid
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Anjuman Auqaf has expressed strong resentment against the administration for disallowing Friday prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar. Anjuman also termed the placing of Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq under continuous house arrest and restricting him from carrying out his religious duties as extremely unfortunate and reprehensible. Anjuman’s […]
Partly to generally cloudy weather in J&K till December 5: MeT
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Friday forecast partly to generally cloudy weather in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir till December 5th. An official of the Meteorological Department (MeT) said, “Currently, the weather is mainly clear to partly cloudy at most places of Jammu and Kashmir. The weather is expected to […]
Journalist Fahad Shah released from jail week after getting bail
SRINAGAR — The Kashmiri journalist Fahad Shah has been released from Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu a week after Jammu and Kashmir High Court granted him bail. The Jammu and Kashmir High Court had granted bail to Fahad Shah, the founder and editor of The Kashmir Walla last week (on November 18th) nearly after two […]
Muslims, few minority community members perform last rites of Pandit woman in Tahab Pulwama
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Muslims and few members of minority (Pandit) community in Tahab village of Pulwama district in South Kashmir came together to perform the last rites of a woman on Thursday. The villagers again set an example of communal harmony and brotherhood by performing the last rites of an elderly Pandit woman. Earlier […]
From PET to Executive Director: Bilquis Mir’s Controversial Journey Sparks Repatriation
SRINAGAR — Days after Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau registered an FIR against Former PET-Appointed Executive Director at Water Sports Centre, Sports Council, the government has repatriated her to the Directorate of Youth Services and Sport J&K. “Ms. Biiquis Mir, Physical Education Teacher on deputation to the J&K Sports Council vide Government Order No.103-Edu (Tech) […]
Transfers and Postings in School Education Department; CEO’s, Equivalent transferred
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The School Education Department (SED) has ordered transfers and postings of Chief Education Officers (CEO’s) and Equivalent in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Among these transfers and postings, 10 are Chief Education Officers (CEO’s), 4 District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) Principals and 1 Coordinator, Samagra Shiksha. According to […]
Generally dry weather in J&K till Dec 3: MeT
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Thursday forecast generally dry weather in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir till December 3rd. An official of the Meteorological Department (MeT) said, “Today, the weather will remain partly to generally cloudy in Jammu and Kashmir.” He said, “The weather is expected to remain generally dry […]
Two Lashkar militant associates arrested along with arms, ammunition in Srinagar: Police
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested two associates of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant outfit along the National Highway Bypass in Srinagar. Jammu and Kashmir Police in a statement said, “On Tuesday, Srinagar Police received an information about the movement of suspected militants along NHW Bypass. Upon this information, a […]








