SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Health and Medical Education (H&ME) Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir has recalled Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Dar and posted him as Divisional Nodal Officer, National Health Mission (NHM), Kashmir. The Department said that Dar was on deputation to Norway India Partnership Initiative (NIPI). “In the interest of administration and patient care, […]
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Dry, foggy weather to continue in J&K till January 4: MeT
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In absence of any major wet spell, the weather is expected to remain dry with moderate to dense fog in Jammu and Kashmir till January 4, 2024, the Meteorological Department (MeT) said on Friday. “The weather is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy with dry weather with moderate to dense fog […]
COVID-19 case detected in Jammu, sample sent for genome sequencing
JAMMU — Jammu has recorded its first COVID-19 case in a “long time” and the patient, who has mild symptoms, has been kept in home isolation, a senior doctor in Jammu and Kashmir said on Thursday. However, he asserted that there is no need to panic as measures are in place to meet any challenge. […]
Father of six fell into 35 feet well in Baramulla, rescued after 9-hour long operation
SRINAGAR — In a harrowing incident, a 45-year-old man was successfully rescued on Thursday evening after remaining trapped for 9 hours in a 35ft deep well in north Kashmir’s Tangmarg village in Baramulla district. The incident unfolded when the individual slipped into the well, with the authorities responding swiftly to the distress call, employing specialized […]
AC amends J&K Panchayati Raj Act to incorporate reservation for OBCs
JAMMU (KIMS) — The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha approved carrying out amendments in Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 to incorporate definition of OBCs in the Act for ensuring their reservation in this grassroots democratic institution. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant […]
Suspected individual arrested in Baramulla; weapon, ammo recovered: Army
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — A suspected individual has been arrested along with weapon and ammunition at Naupur area of Baramulla district, the Indian Army said on Thursday. The suspected individual was arrested by a joint team of forces including Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police during a Naka at Naupur area of the district. The […]
Lashkar militant associate arrested with arms, ammo in Baramulla: Police
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — An associate of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant outfit has been arrested in Kreeri area of Baramulla district in North Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Wednesday. Jammu and Kashmir Police said, “A militant associate identified as Imran Ahmad Ganie, son of Abdul Qayoom Ganie, a resident of Nowpora Wagoora Kreeri was arrested […]
‘There will be justice’: Rajnath Singh to families of Poonch deceased civilians
JAMMU — On a visit to Poonch-Rajouri in Jammu, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday reached out to the families of the three civilians who died after being picked up for questioning after the December 21 ambush in which four Indian Army soldiers were killed and assured them that they would get justice. Singh, who […]
AC approves Rs 26.87 Cr for construction of Nallahs from Peerkho to Dounthly
JAMMU (KIMS) — The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha approved the project regarding construction of Nallahs from Peerkho Main up to Dhounthly on Right Bank of River Tawi Package-II at an estimated cost of Rs. 26.87 Crores to be funded under Capex Budget. Rajeev Rai […]
MHA declares Muslim League as ‘Unlawful Association’, accuses it of establishing Islamic rule in J&K
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday declared Jammu and Kashmir Muslim League, led by Masarat Alam Bhat as an ‘Unlawful Association’ and accuses it of establishing Islamic rule in Jammu and Kashmir. The Muslim League has been declared as an ‘Unlawful Association’ under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). The […]








