SRINAGAR — As an unprecedented dry spell has hit Kashmir this winter, people are frightened by the dangers of drought looming over their heads. There has been just one major snowfall in the Valley this winter. The question bothering people is — Is Kashmir heading towards a drought in 2025? When a heavy snowfall occurred […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir National Conference MLA Tanvir Sadiq came under fierce criticism from Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq for his statement that the impact on the region’s tourism industry must be considered if liquor is banned. Mirwaiz said that Jammu and Kashmir, being a Muslim-majority state, should not promote liquor sales, opposing […]
JAMMU — A group of community kitchen operators on Sunday demanded speedy verification and improved mobile connectivity for their smooth functioning during the annual pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir, officials said. The demand was raised by a delegation of Shri Amarnathji Yatra Bhandara Organisation (SAYBO) when they called on Lt […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said he wanted the local youth to be “daring, adventurous and strong” as speedy development of the society largely depends on productivity of its youth. Sinha was speaking at the sixth annual day celebration of the Guidance & Career Counselling Cell for Youth Development […]
SRINAGAR — Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Sunday stressed the need for building an intra-community consensus between Kashmiri Muslims and Pandits on their dignified return to the Valley. The Mirwaiz said the majority community wanted Kashmiri Pandits to return to the inclusive society that existed here. “There are some voices which want a separate […]
SRINAGAR — The Meteorological department today issued a weather forecast for Jammu and Kashmir, predicting a mix of cloudy conditions and light precipitation over the next ten days. An official of MeT Srinagar stated that there is no nothing significant expected till February 18. From February 16 to 18, the weather is expected to remain […]
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir authorities on Sunday declared the famous ski resort of Gulmarg and the tourist destination of Tangmarg as tobacco-free zones/smoke-free tourist spots. The order comes ahead of the ‘Khelo India Winter Games 2025’ in Gulmarg. An order issued by District Magistrate Baramulla said the use of tobacco is a prominent […]
BUDGAM (KIMS) — J&K Police on Sunday arrested five persons involved in gambling activities and seized stake money and playing cards from their possession in Narbal area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district. “An information was received through reliable sources that some unknown persons are busy in gambling activities in an open agricultural land near Jawaharpora […]
To, Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir Subject: Urgent Need to Remove Russian Poplar Trees and Replace Them with Suitable Alternatives Respected Sir, I am writing to bring to your urgent attention the serious health and environmental concerns caused by the widespread presence of Russian poplar trees (Populus deltoides) […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police in Handwara conducted stringent checks across various bookshops in Police District (PD) Handwara to prevent the circulation of banned literature linked to Jamaat-e-Islami. The checking was conducted as per the provisions of the law, with special emphasis on sensitive areas such as Kralgund, Villgam, Qalamabad, Handwara town. During […]