ANANTNAG — A primary school building was gutted in a mysterious fire incident in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday. The Government Primary School Ranibagh was gutted in a fire incident late on Tuesday night, officials of fire and emergency department said. They said the record and furniture of the school […]
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Properties of two Pakistan-based terror handlers attached in Kupwara
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday attached properties worth lakhs of rupees belonging to two Pakistan-based terrorist handlers in Kupwara district, officials said. The properties, which were attached after police obtained a court order, included land measuring three kanals and 12 marlas. The properties belonged to Tahir Ahmad Peer and Mohammad Ramzan Ganie, […]
NIT, NIELIT sign MoU to launch 6-month certificate course in drone technology
SRINAGAR — The National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar and the NIELIT have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch a six-month certificate course in drone technology and a DGCA-certified drone training centre in Jammu and Kashmir’s summer capital. The six-month certificate course will focus on artificial intelligence and security in drone technology, offering an […]
J&K braces for heavy rain, snowfall for next three days; MeT issues advisory
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir braced for heavy rain/snow as the Meteorological (MeT) department issued an advisory on Tuesday cautioning the authorities of inclement weather for three days. An advisory sent to the Divisional Commissioners of Kashmir and Jammu divisions by the MeT Department said, “A fresh active Western Disturbance (WD) is most likely to […]
Omar Abdullah calls for greater awareness and collaboration on organ donation
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday lauded the efforts of medical experts and institutions in saving lives. He stated this while addressing the inaugural session of the two-day event SAMAGAM-2025, organized by the National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO), New Delhi in collaboration with the State Organ & […]
Mehbooba seeks disciplinary action against CRPF for thrashing man in Kulgam
SRINAGAR — PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday urged the CRPF to initiate disciplinary proceedings against a jawan for allegedly thrashing and injuring a man in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district. She also shared a clip, purported to be of the man injured by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan, on X. “Mohammed Yousuf […]
Top Police, CRPF officers review joint operational exercises in Ganderbal
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a significant move to enhance security and operational synergy, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Central Kashmir, Shri Rajiv Pandey-IPS and DIG CRPF operations North Range Srinagar Shri Sudhir Kumar reviewed the joint operational competence of SOG Ganderbal and CRPF. SSP Ganderbal Shri Ragav S and other senior officers of Police and CRPF […]
Govt in talks with private investors to boost skiing infra at Gulmarg: CM
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Sunday said the government is in talks with some private investors to enhance the infrastructure at the famous skiing destination of Gulmarg. The chief minister also said a helicopter would be available throughout the year in Gulmarg for heli-skiing and safari. “We are in talks with […]
NC MP, Hurriyat chairman slams Police for removing anti-alcohol hoardings
SRINAGAR — National Conference (NC) MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi Saturday hit out at Jammu and Kashmir Police for removing anti-alcohol hoardings in Srinagar, saying the cops should not behave like a “colonial power”. Traders had on Friday put the hoardings outside their establishments, saying they welcome tourists with open arms but urge them not […]
J&K Police registers first-ever electronic FIR via WhatsApp in Handwara
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday registered its first-ever electronic First Information Report (e-FIR) following a complaint lodged via WhatsApp in North Kashmir’s Handwara. In a ground-breaking move towards digital policing, Police Station Vilgam in Handwara has registered its first electronic First Information Report (e-FIR) following a complaint lodged via WhatsApp. The […]









