SRINAGAR — The ruling National Conference on Thursday appealed to the Centre to review its decision to import apples under the new trade agreement with New Zealand, warning that such a move could seriously harm the Kashmiri apple industry. In a statement, National Conference state spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar said the import of foreign apples […]
JAMMU — Several right-wing Hindu groups held a protest in Jammu on Thursday evening, demanding the shifting of Muslim students from the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence and reservations for Hindu students. They also warned of intensifying the agitation if their demands are not met. The controversy began after admissions for the […]
JAMMU — A contingent of 71 students and four caretakers from the Jammu police zone was flagged off on Tuesday on a nine-day-long tour to Gujarat to participate in the 26th Rashtra Katha Shivir, scheduled to begin on Saturday, officials said. The shivir is being organised by the Shri Vedic Mission Trust at village Pransla […]
SRINAGAR — Political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday expressed concern over the reports of assault on a Kashmiri trader in Uttarakhand, and urged the state administration to take legal action against the perpetrators. National Conference (NC) Lok Sabha MP Ruhullah Mehdi said coercing any citizen to prove patriotism through compelled speech violates constitutional […]
DEHRADUN — Kashmiri shawl vendor was assaulted by a group allegedly associated with a right-wing group in Uttarakhand’s Kashipur Monday. The incident came to light after a man named Ankur Singh posted a video on his Instagram page showing him beating up Bilal Ganie of Kupwara while asking him to chant “Bharat Mata ki jai”. […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Police on Thursday detained a man for allegedly assaulting his elderly father in Tangmarg area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district after a video of the incident went viral on social media. Police said they have taken cognizance of the video circulating on social media showing an individual assaulting an elderly man, reportedly […]
SRINAGAR — Churches across Kashmir were decked up as Christians in the valley celebrated Christmas on Thursday with religious fervour, and held special prayers for peace and prosperity for the people. The biggest mass gathered at the Holy Family Catholic Church at Maulana Azad Road here, where the members of the Christian community held special […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir on Thursday said it has filed a chargesheet in FIR No. 54/2023 under Sections 419, 420, 467, 468 and 471 of the IPC before the Court of the 4th Additional Munsiff Judge, Srinagar. The chargesheet has been filed against Fouzia Afzal, daughter of […]
SRINAGAR — Authorities in Kashmir on Wednesday directed educational institutions, including schools, to formulate in-situ de-addiction mechanisms to curb drug abuse among students. The directions came at a meeting chaired by Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Anshul Garg, to review and strengthen measures aimed at curbing the growing menace of substance abuse in the Valley, an official […]
SRINAGAR — Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, V K Birdi, on Wednesday reviewed the security situation and preparedness for upcoming events, including the New Year celebration, a police spokesperson said. “The IGP chaired a security review meeting at the Police Control Room, Kashmir, to assess preparedness for the peaceful celebration of upcoming events,” […]