SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference (JKPC) President and Handwara MLA Sajad Lone has condemned the removal of a chapter based on the life of Kashmiri saint Sheikh Noor-Ud-Din Wali from Class 9 textbooks by Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (BOSE), a JKPC statement said on Thursday. Calling it “pure cultural terrorism” […]
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Burglary case solved within 24 hours in Srinagar, stolen property recovered, accused arrested
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police solved a burglary case within 24 hours in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday. Two individuals involved in the burglary were arrested, and the stolen property was recovered. “A written complaint was lodged by Naseer Ahmad Bhat, son of Ghulam Ahmad Bhat, on December […]
Kashmir reels under intense cold as Srinagar records season’s coldest night
SRINAGAR — At minus 6 degrees Celsius on Thursday, Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Srinagar city recorded the lowest minimum temperature of the season so far as severe cold swept across the Valley. MET Department officials said that the minimum temperature dropped to minus 6 degrees Celsius on Thursday in Srinagar city, which is the lowest […]
LG emphasises understanding history to enhance decision-making for better future
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday highlighted the importance of understanding history to develop thinking and decision-making capabilities for building a better future and stressed the need to reconnect with the roots to gain clarity in vision and set meaningful goals for the future. The LG, who unveiled the silver […]
Body of a cop found in mysterious conditions in Rajouri
JAMMU — A body of a cop was found in mysterious conditions near district police line Rajouri on Thursday. Officials told GNS that a cop was found lying near DPL Rajouri in unconscious state. Soon he was shifted to nearby hospital where doctors declared him brought dead. The deceased cop has been identified as Havaldar […]
Imran Amin Shah expresses deep concern over non-availability of basic amenities in Telwani, Anantnag
ANANTNAG (KIMS) — National Conference (NC) leader Imran Amin Shah today expressed grave concern over the non-availability of basic amenities, including drinking water supplies and proper road connectivity, in the village of Telwani, Anantnag. Imran Amin Shah, who conducted a detailed tour of the village on the instruction of party leadership, stated that the continued […]
Police gives 30 days to 10 absconding persons to surrender or face attachment of properties
SRINAGAR — Police in the Sopore area of the Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday gave 30 days to 10 absconding persons to surrender or face attachment of their properties. The cops pasted proclamation orders at the residences of the 10 persons who have been evading law, officials said. According to the notice, […]
Death toll from unknown illness in Rajouri rises to 8, Central team of experts setup
JAMMU — The death toll from an unknown illness in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district has risen to eight, with another child succumbing to the mysterious disease in a hospital here on Wednesday, prompting authorities to set up a central team of experts to assist in investigating the cases and fatalities in the affected village. […]
CM expresses deep sorrow over tragic loss of six lives in Kathua fire tragedy
JAMMU (KIMS) — The Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of six lives in a devastating fire incident in Kathua district. In his condolence message, the Chief Minister described the incident as deeply painful, particularly as it claimed the lives of six people and injuring another four. “It is […]
Shutdown in Katra to protest against proposed Vaishno Devi ropeway project
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra, the base camp for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, observed a shutdown on Wednesday in protest against the proposed Rs 250-crore ropeway project connecting Tarakote Marg to Sanji Chhat, which leads to the cave shrine in Reasi district. Alleging that the ropeway would destroy the livelihoods of local business owners, […]









