SAMBA — The dome of a Shiv temple was damaged after being struck by lightning in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said. One person suffered minor injuries in the incident after being hit by a fallen stone, the officials added. A group of devotees had assembled for the “langar” service in […]
Jammu & Kashmir
NC, PDP criticises Police for barring funeral prayers of Mirwaiz’s father-in-law
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir’s ruling National Conference and opposition Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday criticised police for not allowing funeral prayers of the father-in-law of Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq at the Jamia Masjid in the old city. The authorities sealed the mosque by erecting barricades outside. Security personnel were also deployed. Police […]
Authorities disallow Namaz-e-Janazah of father-in-law of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Mirwaiz Manzil on Thursday condemns restrictions and Namaz-e-Janazah of father-in-law of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Dr. Ghulam Sibtain Masoodi at Jama Masjid Srinagar “It is to inform that once again the authorities have sealed the gates of Jama Masjid Srinagar and cordoned its surroundings and informed that the namaz e Jinazah of Dr. […]
Snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir, rain in plains
SRINAGAR — Incessant rain in the plains and moderate snowfall in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday broke the prolonged dry spell as water discharge in rivers, streams, and springs improved appreciably. Addressing the woes of thousands of people living in the Valley, almost all rivers, streams, and springs have started flowing […]
After firing on Army vehicle, anti-terrorist operation continues near LoC in Rajouri
JAMMU — Security forces on Thursday extended the cordon and search operation to new areas near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Sunderbani sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district to flush out terrorists who opened fire on an Army vehicle the previous day, officials said. A fresh operation was also launched in Dayalachak […]
Father-in-law of Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq dies at 80
SRINAGAR — Ghulam Sibtain Masoodi, father-in-law of Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, died here on Wednesday night. He was 80. Masoodi passed away late last night after a prolonged illness, a statement issued by Farooq’s office said on Thursday. “With profound grief and sadness we announce the passing of Dr Ghulam Sibtain Masoodi, father-in-law […]
Minister Javed Rana calls for innovative measures to protect endangered species
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment Javed Ahmed Rana has called for innovative conservation measures for protection of rare and endangered species that have been recently spotted in the Pir Panjal region. Rana issued the direction during his visit to Poonch where he discussed various conservation measures in Pir Panjal […]
Police foiled Bank robbery attempt in Kathua, two accused arrested
KATHUA (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday said that it has foiled robbery attempt in a bank by arresting two accused persons in Hatli area of Kathua district. “In the intervening night of 25th-26th February 2025, 02 burglars namely Ankush Sharma S/o Parkash Chand R/o Darsoo, Udhampur and Sunil Singh S/o Dharam Singh […]
Police registers first e-FIR via email in Awantipora
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Police in Awantipora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district has registered its first electronic FIR (e-FIR) following a complaint lodged via e-mail on Wednesday. The complaint was filed by Mushtaq Ahmed Bhat resident of New Colony Khrew, against Adil Ahmad Bhat and Bilal Ahmad Bhat both residents of New Colony Khrew. The […]
Highway robbers impersonating Police Commandos arrested in Srinagar
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Police on Wednesday has apprehended a gang of highway robbers who were posing as Police Commandos to loot trucks during night time. The operation led to the recovery of dummy guns, a vehicle, black uniforms, and other incriminating materials used in the crime. On February 22, 2025, Police Station Shalteng received a […]








