SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday expressed regret that the system in the past “failed” the victims of terrorism by ignoring their pain and by not giving their cases the priority they deserved, but asserted that his administration is now working on empowering such people. The LG made these remarks […]
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CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates Asia’s longest ski drag lift at Gulmarg
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday inaugurated Asia’s longest ski drag lift at Gulmarg, widely known as the ‘skiing capital of India’, officials said. Abdullah also inaugurated the world’s highest revolving multi-purpose hall in the Affarwat area of Gulmarg, which also houses a restaurant, they said. Abdullah said the ski […]
Over 200 suspected OGWs detained in Kashmir: Police
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday detained around 200 suspected over-ground workers (OGWs) of terror outfits as part of a massive crackdown in the valley, officials said here. The police, along with other security forces, launched the operation against the OGW network in many areas of the Kashmir valley, including Srinagar city, and […]
Light snowfall likely in higher reaches of Kashmir from Dec 13 to 17: MeT
SRINAGAR — There was a slight respite from cold conditions across Kashmir as the minimum temperatures increased a bit owing to overcast skies, even as the meteorological department forecast light snowfall at isolated places in the higher reaches of the valley, officials said on Saturday. Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded a […]
Jaish associate arrested in Awantipora; Grenade recovered: Police
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Police on Friday said they along with security forces arrested a terrorist associate involved in supporting terror activities in the Naner Midoora area of Awantipora tehsil in Pulwama district of South Kashmir. Police said that acting on credible input about the movement of a suspect at Naner Midoora, Awantipora Police, in a […]
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expresses concern over arrest of people in decades-old cases, urges govt to intervene
SRINAGAR — Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday expressed concern over the arrest of people in decades-old cases and urged the Jammu and Kashmir government to intervene. Addressing the Friday congregation at Jamia Masjid here, the Mirwaiz, who is also the chief cleric of Kashmir, said there is a “deep concern” among people over the developments […]
Police conducts special drive in Kashmir to prosecute vehicles plying without valid documents
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday launched a special enforcement drive against vehicles operating without mandatory transfer of ownership documents after sale or purchase — a move aimed at preventing misuse of non-transferred or non-local registrations. The drive was carried across several districts in the Valley, police said, adding that teams were […]
Police conduct searches in Sopore linked to UAPA case against Tehreek-e-Hurriyat
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Police on Thursday carried out coordinated searches at multiple locations in Sopore town of Baramulla district in north Kashmir linked to members of the banned organisation Tehreek-e-Hurriyat as part of the investigation into FIR No. 10/2024 registered under Sections 10 and 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The searches were conducted […]
Supreme Court to hear separatist leader Shabir Shah’s bail plea on Jan 7
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would hear the bail plea of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah in a terror funding case on January 7. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order after the counsel appearing for the National Investigation Agency (NIA) sought adjournment on […]
Pulwama Police recover 47 stolen sheep from Ganderbal
PULWAMA (KIMS) — Police on Thursday said they have recovered 47 stolen sheep in a major breakthrough in a livestock theft case registered under FIR No. 282/2025 U/S 331(4), 305 BNS at Police Station Pulwama. Police said the sheep were stolen from Banderpora during the intervening night of November 17–18, 2025 and were traced to […]
