JAMMU — The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday arrested two persons under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) allegedly linked to the funding of the subversive activities of Pro-Pakistan militant organisation Hizbul Mujahideen. “Jammu-based ED has arrested 2 accused persons, namely Arshad Ahmed Allie and Fayaz Ahmed Dar under the provisions of PMLA in connection […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — A soldier was killed after the Indian Army foiled an infiltration attempt in the Battal Sector of the Krishna Ghati area in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday. During the exchange of fire between the Indian Army and the infiltrating militants at around 3:00 AM, one soldier was injured. The […]
JAMMU — The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has launched a drone-based initiative to enhance the green cover of the Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district. This pioneering effort leverages cutting-edge technology for environmental conservation and sustainable development, preserving the natural grandeur of the revered shrine. Anshul Garg, chief executive officer […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday welcomed the Union Budget 2024-25, saying its focus on “productivity and resilience in agriculture will greatly benefit” the Union Territory. Sinha also said the budget “seeks to translate the vision of empowering all sections of the population”. “Focus on productivity and resilience in agriculture […]
JAMMU — The business and industrial community in Jammu & Kashmir described the 2024-25 Budget as “mixed”, praising the government for emphasizing agriculture, MSMEs, startups, and industrial development, which are crucial growth engines for the country. However, they noted that Jammu & Kashmir did not get special attention compared to other states this time. “We […]
SRINAGAR — Amid hot weather conditions, School Education Department Tuesday order change in school timing for all classes from 8 am to 1 pm in both rural and urban areas of Kashmir region. The Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) in an order said that several representations were pouring in from parents and other stakeholders […]
JAMMU — A minor leakage of chlorine gas occurred at an MES filtration plant in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, prompting authorities to shift people close to it as a precautionary measure, officials said. There were no casualties reported in the incident and it has been brought under control, they said. Chlorine gas leaked from […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — The Indian Army on Tuesday foiled an infiltration attempt at Battal Sector in Krishna Ghati area of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir. During the exchange of fire between Indian Army and infiltrating militants at around 03:00 am, one Army personnel was injured. The Indian Army’s Jammu-based White Knight Corps said, “Alert […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday issued an alert about a propaganda video by the pro-Pakistan banned militant outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), cautioning people against sharing it it as it may attract charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The JeM has produced a 5 minute and 55 second video with a […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a significant development in the ongoing human trafficking case in Ushkara Baramulla, two more individuals have been arrested, and three additional minor girls have been rescued. This brings the total to four accused arrested and seven minor girls rescued so far. “The investigation, under case FIR No. 173/2024, revealed the involvement […]