JAMMU — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the government remains committed to addressing the statehood aspiration of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the first Budget session of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly in seven years, Sinha said the session is not merely a legislative formality but a reflection of their commitment to […]
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Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir, as rain lashes plains
SRINAGAR — Rain lashed the plains, while higher reaches received fresh snowfall on Monday in Jammu and Kashmir. The Meterological (MeT) office has forecast light to moderate rain and snow in higher reaches on Monday, adding that a few higher reaches in north and central Kashmir might receive moderate to heavy snowfall. The weather is […]
Mehbooba urges PDP MLAs to ensure resolution seeking holiday for ‘July 13 martyrs’ passed in House
JAMMU — PDP supremo Mehbooba Mufti has urged the party’s three legislators to ensure that a resolution seeking a holiday in memory of the July 13 martyrs is the first to be passed during the budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. July 13 was observed as a public holiday in Jammu and Kashmir […]
Four hardcore drug peddlers booked under PIT-NDPS Act in Kulgam
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Police have booked four hardcore drug peddlers under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Kulgam Police successfully executed four PIT NDPS Act warrants issued by the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, against four hardcore drug peddlers namely Fayaz Ahmad Khan R/o […]
MeT forecasts rain, snow in J&K; Dry weather expected from March 5
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department on Sunday predicted light to moderate rain and snowfall at isolated places across Jammu and Kashmir over the next 24 hours. Some areas, particularly in higher altitudes, may experience intermittent snowfall, while the plains could receive light rainfall. According to the data, widespread light to moderate rain and snow […]
Delhi court allows police to withdraw sedition case against Shehla Rashid for tweets about Army
NEW DELHI — The Patiala House Court has allowed an application moved by Delhi Police seeking direction to withdraw a 2019 sedition case against former Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) leader Shehla Rashid Shora concerning her tweets about the Indian Army. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Anuj Kumar Singh allowed the application on February 27. The […]
Will fulfil all promises made to people, no need for shadow cabinet: Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday said his government would fulfil all the promises made to the people and slammed the BJP that has reportedly formed a shadow cabinet, saying there is no such system in India. “There is only one cabinet. There is no shadow cabinet in our country. The […]
CM directs power department to ensure uninterrupted power supply during Ramadan
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday directed the Power Department to ensure there are no electricity outages during Sehri and Iftar times in the holy month of Ramadan. The chief minister chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements made for the holy month of Ramadan, which commences on Sunday. Abdullah […]
Can’t imagine future without AI, need dedicated labs in varsities: LG Sinha
SRINAGAR — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday urged the universities in Jammu and Kashmir to set up artificial intelligence (AI) labs for research and innovation, saying a future without AI cannot be imagined. “It (AI) will have a profound impact on every aspect of our lives, and that’s why it is critical to enable […]
Sheep theft gang busted in Shopian; three held, stolen livestock recovered
SHOPIAN (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police cracked multiple sheep theft cases by arresting three accused persons and bringing relief to affected families and recovered stolen live stock in Shopian. The residents of Heegund Batpora, Ayend Rawalpora and Ramnagri had reported theft incidents involving dozens of stolen sheep causing panic in the area. Consequently, FIR […]









