Jammu

Jammu’s religious bodies reject J&K Waqf Board chairperson’s support for waqf Bill

JAMMU — Several Muslim organisations in Jammu’s Rajouri district on Monday (March 24, 2025) criticised Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board chairperson Darakhshan Andrabi for supporting the Waqf Amendment Bill. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah too questioned the Bill and its “hidden motives”. Five religious bodies, which included the Islamic Welfare Organisation, Tehreek Ulema Ahle Sunnat, […]

Jammu

J&K Assembly passes Rs 9,953 crore grants for seven key departments

JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Monday passed grants amounting to over Rs 9,953.08 crore for seven key departments, including agriculture and horticulture. The government is complementing its ongoing investments in infrastructure with a stronger emphasis on beneficiary-oriented schemes, ensuring that farmers directly benefit from targeted interventions. The grants, introduced by Minister for […]

Kashmir

Police conducts searches in Pulwama in connection with Investigation of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat

PULWAMA (KIMS) — While continuing its efforts to curb unlawful activities and dismantle the terror ecosystem, Pulwama Police conducted searches at multiple locations across the district in connection with the investigation of proscribed organization Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, Jammu and Kashmir. The searches were carried out in connection with Case FIR No. 08/2024 under UAPA registered at Police […]

Kashmir

Police takes legal action against misuse of social media for glorifying terrorism

SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Cyber Police Srinagar has initiated legal action against the misuse of social media platforms for glorifying terrorism, radicalizing youth, and spreading anti-national propaganda online. During cyber surveillance and patrolling, 08 individuals operating adverse social media handles were identified for posting content that promoted terrorism and extremist ideologies. Following the investigations, all 08 […]

Jammu

M-4 carbine magazines, victuals found in Kathua as search operation on for infiltrators

JAMMU — A large quantity of material, including several magazines of M-4 carbine and a bulletproof jacket, was discovered as a search operation to neutralise a group of infiltrating terrorists continued on Monday in Kathua district, officials said. The operation was launched Sunday evening in the Hiranagar sector and was intensified with additional deployment of […]