SRINAGAR — The hustle and bustle of Ramzan shopping has reached its peak across Kashmir Valley, with markets witnessing heavy footfall as Muslims prepare for the holy fasting month, likely to begin on Thursday, subject to the sighting of the moon. Sales of dates and dry fruits have picked up sharply in the days leading […]
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J&K ITI Employees United Front constitutes executive committee
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir ITI Employees United Front on Tuesday announced the constitution of its executive committee that was formed on February 9, 2026. According to an official order, Nazir Ahmad Molvi from Jammu has been appointed State President, while Karan Singh from Jammu and Nisar Ahmad Sofi from Baramulla have been […]
Two drug peddlers arrested in Pulwama; charas, heroin seized
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday said they arrested two persons in separate operations in Pulwama district and recovered sizeable quantities of contraband substances from their possession. In the first incident, a police team from Police Station Litter intercepted a vehicle (JK13J-1331) during naka checking at Gudoora crossing while it was travelling […]
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 […]
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 […]
NIA conducts searches at retired govt employee’s residence in Srinagar
SRINAGAR — The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday carried out searches at the residence of a retired government employee in Srinagar in connection with a terrorism case registered in 2024, officials said. The searches were conducted at the house of Nazir Ahmad Bhat in the Mehjoor Nagar area of the city, they said. Further […]
Casual employees, daily wagers seeking regularisation of services protest in Srinagar
SRINAGAR — A large number of daily wagers and contractual employees took out a protest march here on Monday to demand regularisation of their services in the Jammu and Kashmir government. The protesters marched from Nawa-i-Subah complex to TRC crossing, raising slogans in support of their demand for regularisation of their services in the government. […]
LG orders reopening of 14 more tourist spots in J&K 10 months after Pahalgam attack
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday ordered the reopening of 14 tourist spots across Jammu and Kashmir, nearly 10 months after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that led to their closure for security reasons. The LG administration had shut down nearly 50 tourist spots following the April 22 terror attack at […]
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 […]
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 […]









