SRINAGAR — The authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Friday imposed a ban on trekking, hiking, camping and other similar outdoor activities in the high-altitude and forest areas of Kokernag due to “security concerns”. The decision followed reports received from police and security agencies about rising threats in certain high-altitude and forested areas […]
SRINAGAR — The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday carried out searches in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian and Pulwama districts as part of its probe into the November 10 blast near the Red Fort in Delhi, officials said. They said the NIA sleuths, assisted by police and CRPF, brought along one of the accused — […]
SRINAGAR — Police have initiated legal proceedings against 69 people in Kashmir for not complying with orders prohibiting the use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) in Jammu and Kashmir for security reasons. A spokesperson said police in Sopore have identified 23 people using VPN services in violation of the prohibitory orders issued by the Baramulla […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday said that two terror associates were arrested and arms, ammunition and cash amounting to Rs 8.4 lakh were recovered from their possession during a late-evening operation in Ganderbal district of Central Kashmir. Police said the recovery was made by Police Station Ganderbal in coordination with the […]
SRINAGAR, Farhan Kitab (KIMS) — Callisto Art & Culture, in collaboration with the Ehsaas Foundation, on Thursday organised the 3rd International Art Competition on the theme “Harud”, drawing participation from artists across India and several other countries. The theme Harud symbolised autumn as a phase of transition, memory, resilience and renewal, deeply rooted in Kashmir’s […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Thursday said that no major western disturbance is likely to affect Jammu and Kashmir till January 20. The department said that light to moderate snowfall was recorded over higher reaches, while light rain occurred at many places across the Jammu division during the past 24 hours. According […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Traffic movement on Mughal Road, SSG Road and Kishtwar–Sinthan Road has been suspended as a precautionary measure due to snow accumulation, traffic officials said on Thursday. Officials said the roads have been closed to ensure the safety of commuters and advised people not to travel on these routes until they are fully […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir on Thursday said it has filed a chargesheet before the Court of Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Chadoora in Budgam district in a fake appointment order case related to the Agriculture Department. The chargesheet has been filed in FIR No. 43/2021 under Sections 420/511, […]
SRINAGAR, Farhan Kitab (KIMS) — In an outreach initiative aimed at improving healthcare access in remote areas, NoorKash Foundation in collaboration with Khanqa-e-Hydari on Wednesday organised a free medical camp at Akad village in the Seer hamlet of Anantnag district in South Kashmir. The camp witnessed an overwhelming response, with around 300 patients availing free […]
SRINAGAR — The Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), a conglomerate of Islamic organisations in Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday expressed concern over the circulation of publicity material relating to a singing competition themed on ‘Vande Mataram’ by certain government departments and its reproduction in local newspapers. “The MMU wishes to clarify that expressions and anthems carrying devotional […]