JAMMU — A forest fire on Monday detonated multiple landmines along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. They said there is no report of any casualty in the blasts and efforts are on to douse the flames. The fire broke out in the Basooni forward area in […]
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Govt will continue with budget framework initiated last year despite fiscal constraints: CM Omar Abdullah
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that despite fiscal constraints, the government would continue with the budget framework initiated last year, ensure the progress of ongoing schemes, and introduce new initiatives to keep development on track. He also dismissed allegations of discrimination with Jammu over the proposed National Law […]
Shopian man detained for ‘trying’ to offer namaz at Ayodhya Ram temple handed over to kin
AYODHYA (UP) — Police on Sunday handed over a Kashmiri man, who was detained for allegedly attempting to offer namaz inside the Ram Mandir complex here, to his family members after they produced medical records showing he was mentally ill, officials said. Ahmed Sheikh, a resident of Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir, was detained […]
Two persons swindled in Jammu with fake appointment letters; case registered
JAMMU — The crime branch of Jammu and Kashmir police has registered a case against a man for allegedly duping two persons with fake appointment orders purportedly in the name of the high court here, a senior official said on Sunday. Mohd Tahir, a resident of Banola in Poonch, was booked for cheating and forgery, […]
Govt extends winter vacation in Jammu till January 14
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday ordered an extension of winter vacations for all Government and recognised private schools up to Higher Secondary level in the summer zones of Jammu Division till January 14, 2026. The decision has been taken in view of the prevailing inclement weather conditions in the […]
VDG member’s teenage son killed in accidental gunfire in Kishtwar
JAMMU — A 16-year-old boy died when the rifle of his father, a village defence guard (VDG), went off accidentally at their home in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. The incident occurred on Saturday night. VDG Pyare Lal was cleaning his rifle at his home in Loyee Dhar village of […]
Shopian man detained at Ram Temple complex in Ayodhya for allegedly trying to offer namaz; family says he is mentally unsound
SRINAGAR — The family of the 55-year-old Kashmiri man, who was detained at the Ram temple complex in Ayodhya after he allegedly tried to offer namaz, claimed that he is “mentally unsound” and does not stay at home for long. Abdul Ahad Sheikh, a resident of Gadapora area in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, […]
Police take action against unregistered homestays, guest houses, hotels in Srinagar
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with the Tourist Police Station Srinagar, on Saturday conducted a verification and inspection drive across Srinagar city to ensure compliance with statutory norms by homestays, hotels and guest houses. During the drive, several establishments were found operating without valid registration from the competent authorities. These included […]
Cancellation of permission to medical college against Jammu region’s interests: Congress leader
JAMMU — Congress general secretary in charge of Jammu and Kashmir, Sayeed Naseer Hussain, on Friday said the cancellation of permission to run an MBBS course at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) was against the overall interests of the youth of the region. The National Medical Commission (NMC) late on […]
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq barred from offering prayers at Jamia Masjid Srinagar for third consecutive Friday
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The authorities on Friday once again barred Mirwaiz Umar Farooq from proceeding to Jamia Masjid Srinagar, preventing him from leading special prayers for rain and snowfall amid the continuing unusually dry winter in the Valley. This was the third consecutive Friday that the Mirwaiz was denied permission to visit the historic mosque. […]
