DODA — Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Mohd Aslam, of Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, announced on Thursday that two militant groups are currently active in the area. SSP Aslam noted that there is no evidence of local militants and acknowledged that residents have refused to support the militants. He further stated that search operations […]
Jammu & Kashmir
LG Manoj Sinha criticizes politicians who did not attend UT Foundation Day
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday criticised the politicians who did not attend the Union Territory Foundation Day, saying it reflected their “dual character.” “I am seeing that those who took oath as MLA of a Union Territory and often refer to the Constitution of India (are not here),” Sinha […]
36-year-old teacher killed in road accident in Anantnag
SRINAGAR — A 36-year-old Teacher was killed after his scooty fell down the road at Shangus area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Thursday. Officials told GNS that a man lost control over his scooty near Shangus and fell down the road, resulting his on spot death. He has been identified as Ajaz Ahmad Shah […]
Everybody must accept reality that J&K is Union Territory: LG Manoj Sinha
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Thursday that “everybody must accept the reality” that Jammu and Kashmir is a Union Territory. His comment came at a media interaction on the J&K Foundation Day – to coincide with the Reorganisation Act 2019 when the erstwhile state was downgraded to a UT, […]
Troops of India, China exchange sweets at several border points along LAC on Diwali
NEW DELHI — Troops of India and China exchanged sweets at several border points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on the occasion of Diwali on Thursday, Army sources said. The traditional practice was observed a day after both countries completed the disengagement at two friction points at Demchok and Depsang Plains in eastern […]
Ammunition, other incriminating materials recovered during search operation in Bandipora: Police
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police along with security force recovered ammunition, a grenade and other incriminating materials during cordon and search operation on Wednesday in Manz Mohalla, SK Bala Ajas village in Bandipora district of North Kashmir. “Based on specific inputs, a search operation was launched by Bandipora Police, Army 13 Rashtriya Rifles […]
Indian, Chinese troops complete disengagement; exchange of sweets on Diwali: Army sources
NEW DELHI — Indian and Chinese troops have completed disengagement at two friction points at Demchok and Depsang Plains in eastern Ladakh and patrolling is set to commence soon at these points, Army sources said on Wednesday. Exchange of sweets between the two sides will take place on Diwali, they said. Chinese Ambassador to India […]
Militants killed in Akhnoor encounter were affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammed
JAMMU — Three militants killed in an encounter with security forces in the Akhnoor sector of the Jammu region were members of the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) group and had recently infiltrated into the area from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), officials said on Wednesday. They said the militants were planning a major strike, utilising the Akhnoor route […]
Academic session up to 9th standard to be restored to Nov-Dec this year: Education Minister
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to restore the academic session up to 9th standard to November-December instead of March session. Speaking exclusively with news agency KNO, J&K’s education minister Sakina Itoo said that the academic session will be restored to November-December up to 9th standard. “For now, we will restore the academic […]
Omar Abdullah announces restoration of Nov-Dec Exam Calender upto 9th standard
SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday announced rescheduling examination calendar in Jammu and Kashmir to November-December. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function, the Chief Minister said that the examinations upto 9th class will be held in November this year. However he said, for classes 10th and 12th will be held […]








