Internet suspended, curfew imposed in the district PULWAMA (KIMS) — Three militants were slain in an anti-militancy operation in New Colony area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Wednesday. Sources told Kashmir Independent Media Service that an anti-militancy operation was jointly launched by Indian Army’s 55 RR, 180 BN CRPF and J&K Police during the […]
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Bridge on Kulgam-Shopian road should be repaired on war-footing basis: Dr Rizwan to admin
SRINAGAR — The bridge on Shopian-Kulgam highway located at Chawalgam area of Kulgam district which was damaged on 2nd July should be repaired on war-footing basis. The commuters suffer as they have to drive through long routes to reach their destination. Dr. Rizwan while noting the issue told Kashmir Independent Media Service – KIMS that […]
Hurriyat calls for Kashmir talks, lists steps to build confidence
SRINAGAR — Advocating dialogue between India, Pakistan and Jammu and Kashmir for resolution of the Kashmir dispute, separatist amalgam Hurriyat Conference has listed a series of steps to build an atmosphere for the talks. In its first significant political statement after abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status, and bifurcation of the state into two […]
Delimitation commission to visit J&K for 4 days beginning today
SRINAGAR — The delimitation commission headed by Justice (Retired) Ranjana Prakash Desai is beginning 4-day long visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday to meet representatives of political parties, government offices etc. in order to complete the delimitation process of Assembly seats/Lok Sabha seats so that elections are held in the Union territory. All the […]
5-member NC delegation to meet delimitation commission today in Srinagar
SRINAGAR — In a significant move, a five member delegation of the National Conference will meet the delimitation commission, which is arriving for a four-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday even as the People’s Democratic Party has not nominated any member to meet the commission. As per details, the National Conference has nominated […]
7 DDC members stay away from meeting in Baramulla
BARAMULLA — In a dramatic development, as many as seven elected members of the district development council Baramulla on Monday stated away from a meeting chaired by its chairperson Safina Baig. Sources told that all three elected DDC members of Peoples Conference, two from Peoples Democratic Party, one from Congress and an independent member stayed […]
‘We are keen to read the mood of the people’: Yashwanth Sinha
SRINAGAR — Former BJP stalwart Yashwant Sinha Monday said that they are keen to read the mood of the people in Kashmir. Sinha led delegation of Concerned Citizens’ Group (CCG) arrived in Kashmir Valley on Monday morning. When asked why the delegation is in Kashmir and what is their agenda, the former Indian Finance Minister […]
CRPF man dies as his service riffle goes off accidentally in Srinagar
SRINAGAR — A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel died after his service riffle went off accidentally in Srinagar on Monday evening. Official sources told that the CRPF man identified as Sachin Yadav of 04 BN DCOY posted at Hafta Chinar area of Srinagar died after his service riffle went off accidentally. They said that […]
Strict action should be taken against those sharing ‘suicide clips’: Dr. Rizwan Rumi
All suicide prone points must be fenced to avoid attempts SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Dr Rizwan Rumi, Executive Member South Asian Center for Peace, Democracy and Development (SACPDD) said, the government should take strict action against those persons who film and share videos of suicide attempts. Referring to Kulgam youth’s alleged suicide on Sunday, Dr Rizwan […]
Abdul Gani Mir Appointed IG ITBP on Deputation Basis For 5 Years
SRINAGAR — Additional Director General Of J&K Police (ADGP) Law and Order, Abdul Gani Mir (IPS AGMUT: 94), has been appointed as Inspector General of Indo-Tibetan Border Police on a deputation basis, officials said. They said Under Secretary to the Government of India, Raman Kumar, conveyed the approval of competent authority for appointment of Abdul […]









