JAMMU — A 27-year-old man died under mysterious circumstances after he was allegedly beaten up by police, sparking protests by his relatives and neighbours here on Monday, official sources said. Shubam Sharma, a resident of the Bantalab locality on the outskirts of Jammu, was playing cricket near his house when a police party raided the […]
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Class work suspended for students upto primary level in Kashmir for 2 days
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In view of the persistent heat wave prevailing in the Kashmir valley, the Government has decided to suspended the class work for students up to the Primary level in Kashmir division for two days. According to a communique, the classwork for students up to the Primary level in both Government and Recognized […]
11 landlords booked for not providing tenant details in Samba
JAMMU — Eleven cases have been registered against land and house owners in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district for allegedly failing to provide details of their tenants to the local police, an official spokesperson said. The verification process was initiated after several instances of anti-national elements staying in residential areas in the guise of tenants […]
J&K admin approves Rs 400 crore rooftop solar project for govt buildings
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday approved a Rs 400 crore project under which grid-tier rooftop solar power systems will be installed on all government buildings in the union territory. “The Administrative Council, which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, approved solarizing of all government buildings in Jammu and […]
14 drivers arrested, 14 vehicles seized in Baramulla in illegal mining cases
SRINAGAR — While cracking a whip on illegal mining & transportation of minerals, police have seized 14 vehicles and arrested 14 drivers in Baramulla. A police party under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Baramulla, SDPO Pattan & Tangmarg assisted by SHO PS Baramulla/ Kunzer/ Tangmarg & Incharge Police Post Palhallan seized 14 vehicles (3 Dumpers, […]
Army Goodwill School Gurez Bandipora celebrated 25th Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas
GUREZ, BANDIPORA [Sheikh Nadeem] (KIMS) — On July 26th, the Army Goodwill School in Gurez Valley, Bandipora District, celebrated Kargil Vijay Diwas to honor the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War victory. The event brought together Indian Army personnel, veterans, students, and local residents in a heartfelt tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives […]
Three bodies found in Dal Lake identified, probe going on: Police
SRINAGAR — Three bodies that were retrieved from Dal Lake near Foreshore Road in Srinagar yesterday have been identified as Ramban residents even as police said further investigation is going on. A top police official of the district told news agency Kashmir News Observer, that the deceased include a woman and her minor kids and […]
At 24.6°C, Srinagar records season’s hottest night, 3rd highest minimum temperature in 132 years
SRINAGAR — The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar recorded the hottest night of thr season at 24.6 degree Celsius. The temperature, however, was 5.8 degree Celsius above normal and was the third highest temperature in the last 132 years, informed an Independent Weather Forecaster, Faizan Arif Keng to the news agency Kashmir News […]
J&K Bank swiftly settles insurance claims worth Rs 3.13 cr for 40 bereaved families
SRINAGAR — In a major relief to bereaved families, J&K Bank has facilitated the swift settlement of MetLoan & Life Suraksha (MLLS) insurance claims for its deceased borrowers from various branches in the Budgam Zone. The claims, amounting to Rs 3.13 crore, have been paid to almost 40 families, alleviating their financial burdens during a […]
Udhampur Horticulture Department organises skill development program for unemployed youth, farmers
JAMMU — With an aim to attract unemployed youth and farmers toward the Horticulture sector, the Udhampur Horticulture Department of Jammu and Kashmir organised a skill development programme at Government Fruits Nursery, Badola on Tuesday. The programme witnessed huge participation of youth as well as farmers from Jib, Badola and adjoining areas. This was an […]









