SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a major infrastructure push for Jammu and Kashmir, the Central Government has approved 19 mega road and tunnel projects worth ₹10,637 crore. The announcement was made by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in a post on X, where he expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Road Transport […]
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Govt announces 10-day summer break for Government Degree Colleges in Kashmir from June 24
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In view of the ongoing heatwave, the government has announced a 10-day summer vacation for all Government Degree Colleges in the Kashmir Valley, starting from June 24, 2025. According to an official communiqué, all the Government Degree Colleges of Kashmir Division shall observe summer vacation from June 24 to July 3, 2025. […]
Amid heatwave, Government announces 15-day Summer break for schools in Kashmir
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In view of the ongoing heatwave, the government has announced a 15-day summer vacation for all schools in the Kashmir Valley, starting from June 23, 2025. According to an official communiqué, all government and recognized private schools up to the higher secondary level in the Kashmir Division shall remain closed from June […]
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expresses deep concern over Gaza, Iran crisis; Appeals for peace, Urgent medical aid for Shabir Shah
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, while addressing the Friday congregation at Jama Masjid Srinagar, expressed grave concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. He called for urgent global efforts to de-escalate tensions and resolve conflicts through dialogue rather than military aggression. Mirwaiz said the situation […]
Free medical camp organised by 40th Battalion CRPF at Palpora Dialgam
ANANTNAG [Sheikh Nadeem] (KIMS) — The 40th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) organized a free medical camp on Thursday in the Palpora village of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Around 200 persons, including women and children, were examined by a team of doctors and provided with free medicines. The medical team consisted of […]
600 Indian students, including 500 from Kashmir, evacuated to Mashhad amid ongoing crisis in Iran; Likely to return tomorrow
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a significant development, around 600 Indian students — including 500 from Kashmir — have safely reached Mashhad from Qom, as part of the ongoing evacuation process amid growing security concerns in Iran. This is the second group of students who were previously relocated to Qom, where they spent three days. The […]
Kashmiri students being moved to Turkmenistan for evacuation
SRINAGAR — Over 1500 students who were relocated to Qom over the last few days have been moved to Mashad this morning for evuacation from Turkmenistan. The journey to Mashhad will take approximately 12 hours, after which they are expected to cross to Turkmenistan. In the meantime, over 100 students who had crossed into Armenia […]
Faiq Rather, Director Oxford Presentation School Speaks at J&K CII Education Summit 2025
Srinagar: Faiq Rather, Director of Oxford Presentation School, participated as a panelist at the CII J&K Education Summit 2025, held at SSM College of Engineering. The event, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) J&K, focused on the theme “Future of Education in J&K.” The summit featured key education leaders including G. N. War […]
SSP Srinagar Commends SPO for Daring Rescue to Save Woman from Drowning in River Jhelum
SRINAGAR — In an encouraging move, SSP Srinagar, Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy, IPS, felicitated Special Police Officer (SPO) Irfan Hajam for his exemplary courage and dedication to duty during a heroic rescue of a woman from drowning in the river Jhelum on June 5, 2025. The felicitation event was held at the District Police Headquarters, […]
Eidgah shut, Jamia Masjid locked again: Mirwaiz; Omar expresses regret
SRINAGAR — Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Saturday said that Eid-ul-Adha prayers were barred at Eidgah, and the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar was locked down for the seventh consecutive year. He added that he has also been detained at his home. “Eid Mubarak! Yet again, Kashmir wakes up to the sad reality: no Eid prayers […]