SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday voiced concern over the health of activist Sonam Wangchuk, saying the Centre should have appealed to him to end his fast as there should be some room for humanity and compassion even in politics. “It has been many days since he sat on a […]
SRINAGAR — PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday extended condolences to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over the death of his uncle and National Conference leader Mustafa Kamal. Kamal passed away at a private hospital here on Tuesday after prolonged illness. The PDP chief visited the residence of Kamal and expressed condolences to […]
SRINAGAR — The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday conducted a raid here in a case related to terrorism and alleged misuse of cyber space, officials said. The raids were conducted in Rainawari area of Srinagar city, they said. The searches are part of investigation into a case related to […]
JAMMU — Amid tight security escort, the fifteenth batch of pilgrims of over 5,000 devotees left Jammu on Thursday for the twin base camps of the annual Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir. More than 3.25 lakh pilgrims have offered prayers at the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine till now. The fresh batch of pilgrims 5,201 had 92 sadhus, […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The University of Kashmir has announced summer vacations for private colleges affiliated with the varsity in Kashmir Division from July 21 to August 2, 2026. According to a notice issued by the Office of the Dean College Development Council, University of Kashmir, all private colleges affiliated with the university falling in Kashmir […]
SRINAGAR — Police in Baramulla district on Wednesday conducted search operations at the residential houses belonging to Jammu and Kashmir residents living in Pakistan. “The searches were carried out strictly in accordance with due legal procedure in the Bijhama area of Baramulla district. Police recovered no incriminating material during the searches,” a police spokesperson said […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday said they detained a hardcore criminal under the provisions of the Public Safety Act (PSA) in the R.S. Pura area of Jammu district. According to a police statement, the detention was carried out by Police Station R.S. Pura following the execution of a PSA warrant issued by […]
SRINAGAR — Kashmir’s chief preacher Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Wednesday expressed concern over the loss of lives in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, and appealed to the Government of Pakistan and protesters to restore peace and address grievances through consultation. “Deeply saddened and pained by reports of loss of life of civilians and police personnel in […]
JAMMU — A Multi Grenade Launcher (MGL) shell and a 51 mm illuminator shell were recovered near the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba on Wednesday, officials said. The shells were noticed on the banks of Devika river in Ramgarh sector by some locals who immediately informed the nearby police and BSF posts, the […]
JAMMU — Members of the erstwhile West Pakistani Refugees (WPRs) community on Wednesday demanded early grant of land ownership rights and release of one-time settlement benefits. The members claimed that hundreds of eligible families have yet to receive the relief promised by the government. The demands were raised during a gathering here under the leadership […]