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 […]
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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 […]
MLA Bijbehara seeks probe into alleged felling of Chinar trees in Anantnag
SRINAGAR — National Conference MLA Bashir Ahmad Shah Veeri has demanded a high-level inquiry into the alleged felling of green Chinar trees, a protected species, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district. The Bijbehara MLA was reacting to pictures on social media that purported to show green Chinar trees being felled in the Rani Bagh public […]
Govt primary school building gutted in fire in Anantnag
ANANTNAG — A primary school building was gutted in a mysterious fire incident in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday. The Government Primary School Ranibagh was gutted in a fire incident late on Tuesday night, officials of fire and emergency department said. They said the record and furniture of the school […]
Militants fire at army vehicle near LoC in Rajouri, search operation launched
RAJOURI — An army vehicle came under fire from suspected militants in a forward village near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Wednesday, officials said. There were no immediate reports of any casualties in the brief firing near Phal village in the Sunderbani sector, they said. They added that the […]
High Court directs Union road transport ministry to reduce toll rates in J&K
JAMMU — In a major relief for commuters, including pilgrims to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to slash hefty toll fees in the Union Territory within four months. It also said the fees collected at the […]









