JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday summoned a session of the legislative assembly in Srinagar on November 4. The newly elected members of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly were administered the oath on Monday by Pro-Tem Speaker Mubarak Gul. “Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, in exercise of the powers conferred upon […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today directed Power Development Department (PDD) to strictly adhere to the announced power curtailment schedule, emphasizing that he will personally oversee its implementation on day-to-day basis during the winter months. The Chief Minister made these remarks while chairing a comprehensive review meeting of the PDD, a department under […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Days after taking office, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah sanctioned Rs 1.70 crore on Tuesday to assist the fire victims of the Mulwarwan. The fire, which occurred in the Mulwarwan area of Kishtwar district in Jammu division on October 14, left over 70 families homeless. In an official order to […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Minister for Education, Social Welfare and Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Masood Itoo, today chaired maiden review meeting of Higher Education Department (HED) at Civil Secretariat here. The Minister had a detailed review of functioning of the department including achievements and challenges faced by the department in improving education outcomes, research and […]
President of India presents Award in New Delhi GANDERBAL — In a proud moment for the region, Ganderbal has been honored as the Best District at the 5th National Water Awards, 2023. The award, recognizing excellence in Water Conservation and Management, was presented by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at a ceremony held […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — With just a week left until Diwali celebrations, the Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) announced on Tuesday a five-day holiday for schools in the Jammu division, starting from October 29. In an official order, the Director of School Education stated, “All educational institutions, both government and private, up to the Higher […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a bid to ward-off the rumours regarding Administration forcing non-local workers to leave Kashmir, the Divisional Administration Kashmir has clarified on such news, terming it baseless, holding no merits. As per an official statement, the Divisional Administration has informed that it has taken all the required measures to ensure safety and […]
GANDERBAL — Investigators have rounded up more than 40 suspects for questioning as part of investigations into the deadly militant attack at Gagangir in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir in which seven persons were killed, officials said on Tuesday. Police officials believe that the assailants had meticulously planned the attack and were able to […]
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Haj Committee today notified for the information of all the Intending Haj Pilgrims of Haj 2025 that the last date for depositing the Advance Haj Amount of Rs.1,30,300/- (One Lakh Thirty Thousand and Three Hundred only) has been extended up to 31st October 2024 by Haj Committee of India […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday visited the residence of Dr Shahnawaz Dar, who was killed in a militant attack in Ganderbal on Sunday. Abdullah visited Dar’s residence in Nadigam village in central Kashmir’s Budgam district. The chief minister met the slain doctor’s family and expressed his condolences and sympathies […]