SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The General Administration Department of Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday deferred the restructuring of the Public Works (R&B) Department by way of re-organisation of cadre and rationalization of jurisdiction of its subordinate and field offices by making them co-terminus with territorial limits of divisions, districts and blocks of the Jammu […]
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Two Lashkar militants fled from police custody in Baramulla
BARAMULLA — Two militants affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant outfit have fled from police custody in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday. Quoting an official, news agency KNO reported that two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants identified as Maroof Nazir of Kanlibagh and Shahid Showkat of Banglowbagh, who were arrested in May last year in a grenade […]
MeT forecasts dry weather in Jammu and Kashmir
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department on Wednesday forecast dry weather in Jammu and Kashmir for the next 24 hours. The weather was dry and cloudy in the Union Territory during last 24 hours. An official of the Meteorological Department said, Dry weather is expected in J&K during the next 24 hours. He said, Srinagar […]
Owner of house used for immoral activities in Srinagar arrested, house to be attached: Police
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The owner of the residential house that was used by some persons for immoral activities in Bagh-e-Mehtab area of Srinagar has been arrested, Police said on Tuesday. Police said that the owner of the residential house namely Altaf Hussain Afaki, son of Asadullah Afaki, a resident of Chanapora Srinagar has been arrested […]
J&K Govt to expend Rs 560 Cr on agriculture, allied sectors
JAMMU — The agriculture and allied sectors in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are poised for significant growth and boost with launch of a slew of technological advancements and extension programs. These interventions, incentivized through various schemes and projects, have already led to improvements in quality and quantity of produce in the region. […]
ACB traps Floriculture deptt’s Gardner while demanding, accepting bribe in Srinagar
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday claimed to have trapped a Gardner of Floriculture department while demanding and accepting bribe in Badamwari area of Srinagar. Quoting an official, news agency KDC reported that on receipt of the complaint, an FIR was registered, under section 7 Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 in […]
Eid prayers likely to be offered at Eidgah Srinagar: Darakhshan Andrabi
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson Darakhshan Andrabi on Tuesday said that the Congregational Eid prayers are likely to be offered at the historic Eidgah in Srinagar for the first time in three years. Andrabi said this after conducting a review of the preparations for the congregational prayers that are offered after the […]
Residences of two Hurriyat leaders among six locations raided in Kashmir
SRINAGAR — As part of its investigation of a militancy funding case, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir on Tuesday morning conducted raids at six locations across Kashmir valley. Quoting an official, news agency KDC reported that the sleuths of the investigating agency with the assistance of the local police and the CRPF carried out […]
MeT forecasts intermittent rain in Kashmir valley
SRINAGAR — The Meteorological Department on Tuesday forecast intermittent rain in Kashmir valley for next 24 hours while the sky will remain mainly clear in Jammu region. The weather was inclement in the Union Territory during last 24 hours. An official of the Meteorological Department said, mainly clear sky in Jammu while intermittent rain or […]
Prostitution racket busted in Srinagar, four female sex workers among eight arrested
SRINAGAR — A prostitution racket was busted in a rented accommodation at Bagh-e-Mehtab area of Srinagar, police said on Monday. Police said that two persons identified as Irshad Ahmad Bhat, son of Mohd Shaban Bhat, a resident of Kadlabal Pampore and Mohd Shafi Hajam, son of Abdul Qayoom Hajam, a resident of Karimabad Pulwama were […]









