SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, attended the Central Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting of Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) here today. The CAC meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar to […]
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ANN News Seeks Rs. 25 Lakh Compensation from Facebook Page Admn for infringement of copyright
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — ANN News has shot a legal notice to Facebook Page administrator ‘Kashmiri Blasters’ seeking Rs. 25 lakh compensation for making infringement of its copyright. The notice has asked the Facebook Page administrator to delete the replication of TV show namely Spin and Win and tender written apology within seven days. ANN News […]
Soldiers on patrolling duty fired upon near LoC in Rajouri, no casualties reported
RAJOURI — Soldiers on patrolling duty were fired upon from a forest across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, prompting retaliation by the Indian troops, security officials said. There was no casualty in the brief firing but an alert has been sounded to maintain strict vigil, […]
Kashmiri Pandit group dismisses Hurriyat chief’s ‘meaningless’ reconciliatory efforts
JAMMU — Days after Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq met members of the displaced Kashmiri Pandits to discuss their return to the valley, Panun Kashmir – a prominent group representing the community – on Saturday dismissed the reconciliatory efforts as “meaningless”. The group said the struggle for a separate homeland within Kashmir where Kashmiri […]
Crime Branch arrests former J&K Bank employee in multi-crore loan scam in Jammu
JAMMU — The Crime Branch of Jammu and Kashmir police on Friday arrested the main accused in a multi-crore loan scam in J&K Bank immediately after his bail application was denied by the court here. The arrested individual, identified as Rohit Taroch, is a former employee of the BC Road branch of the bank in […]
Omar Abdullah expresses concern over Engineer Rashid’s deteriorating health
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday expressed concern about the health condition of Baramulla Lok Sabha member Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer, who is on an indefinite hunger strike. “Very concerned to hear about Engineer Rashid having to be shifted to hospital. It is imperative that authorities take proper care […]
Police solve extortion case in Jammu; accused held, stolen property recovered
JAMMU (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police have solved an extortion case within 24 hours in Jammu district by arresting the accused and recovering the stolen property, including gold and cash. “Police Post Sarwal, acting swiftly and proactively on a written complaint lodged by Shudhama Sharma, son of Inder Dass Sharma, resident of House No. […]
CM holds pre-budget consultations with stakeholders in industries, tourism, education
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held a meeting with stakeholders from industry, tourism, and education sectors on Friday to ensure their concerns shape the upcoming budget and policies of the Union territory. This was the chief minister’s third pre-budget consultation in as many days. He held extensive pre-budget meetings, both online […]
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq condemns killings of two civilians in Kathua, Baramulla
SRINAGAR — Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday condemned the killings of two civilians in Kathua and Baramulla districts of Jammu and Kashmir. This cycle will continue until accountability is fixed, he said in a post on X. Makhan Din (26), a resident of Batodi village in Kathua accused of being involved in […]
Owaisi demands action against police officers ‘responsible’ for suicide of man in J&K
HYDERABAD — AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday demanded suspension of police officers who were responsible for the alleged suicide of a man due to reported harassment by local police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district. Since Jammu and Kashmir was made a Union Territory, it is the responsibility of the Centre to prevent such […]









