Jammu

One detained for posting ‘misleading’ video in Kishtwar; advisory out on social media use

JAMMU — One person was detained for allegedly uploading a “misleading” video related to a clash between two communities in Kishtwar district, police said on Monday, issuing a public advisory cautioning citizens against misuse of social media. In a related development, Kishtwar District Magistrate Pankaj Kumar Sharma on Monday issued an order under Section 163 […]

Kashmir

Authorities foil student protest against reservation policy in Srinagar, place leaders under house arrest

SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday foiled a proposed student protest against the reservation policy in Srinagar by placing several political leaders under house arrest. Reports said National Conference MP from Srinagar Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders Iltija Mufti and Pulwama MLA Waheed Para, and former Srinagar […]

Jammu

Two booked for using VPN on mobiles in Doda

JAMMU — Two men were booked for allegedly using Virtual Private Network (VPN) applications on their mobile phones, violating the orders of Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district administration, police said on Sunday. The action was taken following strict enforcement of prohibitory orders issued by the Doda district magistrate (DM), banning the use of VPN services […]

Kashmir

Aab-e-Rawan, Ehsaas Foundation, Reroot Foundation observe Youm-e-Khawaja Ajmeeri in Srinagar

SRINAGAR, Farhan Kitab (KIMS) — Aab-e-Rawan, in collaboration with the Ehsaas Foundation and the Reroot Foundation of India, on Saturday organised Youm-e-Khawaja Ajmeeri at Bait-ul-Meeras, Aali Kadal, marking a spiritually enriching and culturally significant gathering. The programme featured a Mehfil-e-Mushaira and a Mehfil-e-Sama, celebrating the timeless message of love, peace, harmony and humanity preached by […]

Jammu

Traffic sub-inspector suspended for ‘misusing’ official vehicle to shoot reels on snowy Mughal Road

JAMMU — A traffic police sub-inspector has been placed under suspension pending an inquiry for allegedly misusing his official vehicle to shoot a reel on the snow-laden Mughal Road in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said. In a viral video, sub-inspector Gul Sheraz, posted as sector officer (traffic) on Mughal Road, was purportedly seen […]