SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a significant step to enhance security measures and to keep a vigilant eye on NHW, Police in Kulgam introduces advanced surveillance technology, including wall radar and thermal screening systems on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway at Navayuga Tunnel Qazigund, Kulgam. The newly installed systems are designed to monitor and detect concealed contrabands, […]
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Two drug peddlers arrested in Shopian, 739 grams heroine seized
SHOPIAN (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday arrested two drug peddlers in the jurisdiction of Police Station Shopian and recovered heroine like substance from their possession. A Police Party from Police Station Shopian on 28-03-2025 evening established a checkpoint at Girward Zawoora, during naka checking, two persons were found in suspicious condition and […]
Traders in Kashmir witness lacklusture sales ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr
SRINAGAR — Markets in Srinagar and other parts of the Kashmir valley lack the usual hustle-bustle ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr with many traders staring at losses due to sluggish sales during the festival. The Eid-ul-Fitr festival, which marks the culmination of Muslim fasting month of Ramzan, will be celebrated either on Monday or Tuesday depending on […]
Waheed Para requests for continuation of special cells for women in J&K
JAMMU — Senior PDP leader and legislator Waheed Ur Rehman Para on Saturday expressed serious concern over the discontinuation of special cells for women in Jammu and Kashmir, calling it a “reckless decision that endangers the lives of vulnerable women”. Para, who is PDP’s legislative party leader in J&K Assembly, urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, […]
J&K govt to set up early warning system to deal with sudden glacial lake breaches
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir government is establishing an early warning system to enhance preparedness for any sudden breach of glacial lakes due to the climate change-induced rapid melting in the Himalayas, officials said here. They said there is an “imminent risk of sudden breach” of Glacial Lakes in the high-altitude regions, particularly in […]
Statehood in J&K to be restored as promised: Home Minister Amit Shah
NEW DELHI — Statehood in Jammu and Kashmir will be restored as promised before, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said, without giving any timeline. Shah said at the “Times Now Summit 2025” Friday night that assembly elections were held in Jammu and Kashmir peacefully last year. “We have given the assurance that statehood will […]
Police registers FIR over Youm-e-Quds Procession in Budgam
BUDGAM (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police has registered a case against the organizers and participants of a Youm-e-Quds procession in Sonpah village, Beerwah, in Budgam district for creating law and order situation by raising objectionable slogans. In a statement, police said, “During the procession, a large crowd gathered under the directions of organizer and […]
Police attach property worth over ₹7 crores of Pak-based handler in Bandipora
BANDIPORA (KIMS) — In a significant crackdown against terror funding and anti-national activities, Bandipora Police have attached immovable property measuring 33 Kanals and ½ Marla, valued at ₹6.93 crore, and a residential house worth ₹50 lakh. The property belongs to Farooq Ahmad Shah alias Rehmani, son of Abdul Ahad Shah, a Pakistan-based handler and resident […]
After Shab-e-Qadr, Juma-Tul-Vida prayers prohibited at Jama Masjid Srinagar; Mirwaiz under house arrest
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — After the Shab-e-Qadr prayers, authorities prohibited Juma-Tul-Vida prayers at the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar, preventing thousands from offering congregational prayers on the last Friday of Ramadan. “After Shab-e-Qadr, Jama Masjid Srinagar continues to remain closed even today on Juma-Tul-Vida, when lakhs of people eagerly await the whole year to offer congregational […]
Shab-e-Qadar celebrated across Kashmir with religious fervour
SRINAGAR — Shab-e-Qadar, the night of power and blessings, was observed across Kashmir Valley with religious fervour as the revered Hazratbal Shrine in the summer capital here witnessed the largest congregation of devotees, officials said on Friday. As part of the festivities, and their religious duties, Muslims thronged mosques and shrines across the valley Thursday […]









