Kashmir

Five arrested in HDFC Bank fraud in Shopian; EOW conducts searches in Budgam, Shopian

SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K on Wednesday conducted searches at multiple locations in Shopian and Budgam districts and arrested five employees in connection with a large-scale financial fraud case at HDFC Bank in Shopian. EOW said FIR No. 30/2025 was registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya […]

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Tarigami flags risks of excessive pesticide use, seeks early panchayat polls in J&K

JAMMU — Senior CPI(M) leader and Kulgam MLA M Y Tarigami on Tuesday raised concerns over the excessive use of chemical pesticides and fertilisers, warning that indiscriminate application could harm the environment and pose serious risks to public health in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking during a discussion on departmental allocations in the Assembly, Tarigami stressed […]

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Rs 209-crore fake online investment scam busted in Ganderbal; MBBS doctor from Haryana among nine arrested: Police

SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday said they busted a transnational fake online investment scam involving over Rs 209 crore by arresting an MBBS doctor from Hisar along with eight others from different parts of Kashmir. Police said the racket was uncovered following a complaint lodged by Firdous Ahmad Mir, son of […]

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MeT forecasts dry weather in J&K till Feb 26; light snow likely at isolated higher reaches from Feb 27

SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Monday said that Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness generally dry weather conditions till February 26, with a possibility of light snowfall at isolated higher reaches on February 17. According to the Meteorological Department, light snow is possible at isolated higher reaches on February 17. The […]