SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Friday forecast generally dry weather in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir till November 26. An official of the Meteorological Department (MeT) said, “Currently, the weather is mainly clear to partly cloudy at most places of Jammu and Kashmir.” He said, “Generally dry weather is expected […]
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Encounter breaks out in DH Pora Kulgam
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — An encounter breaks out between government forces and militants at Samnoo village in Damhal Hanjipora area of Kulgam district in South Kashmir on Thursday afternoon. Reports said, a joint team of government forces including Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF had launched Cordon-and-Search-Operation (CASO) at Samnoo village in DH Pora area of […]
8 buildings gutted in Doda fire incident
JAMMU — At least eight buildings were gutted in a fire incident in Bhaderwah town of Doda district in Jammu region on Thursday morning. Reports said, the eight buildings that were reduced to ashes in the fire incident include six residential houses, guest house and a food point. The incident happened in Chinnote locality of […]
Sinha-led J&K Admin announces ex-gratia of Rs. 5 Lakh to kin of deceased in Doda accident
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir Administration led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday announced the ex-gratia of Rs. 5 Lakh to the kin of deceased persons in Doda road accident. “An ex-gratia of Rs. 5 Lakh each would be given to the next of kin of those who have lost their lives […]
Infiltration bid foiled in Uri, two militants killed
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The security forces on Wednesday foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri Sector of Baramulla district in North Kashmir. Police said, the two militants who were trying to infiltrate were neutralized by the vigilant security forces. Incriminating materials, arms and ammunition was recovered from the infiltrating militants, […]
36 killed in tragic Doda road accident
JAMMU (KIMS) — At least 36 people were killed and 19 were injured in a tragic road accident in Assar area of Doda district in Jammu region on Wednesday. Reports said, a passenger bus bearing registration number JK02CN-6555 was on way from Kishtwar to Jammu when it skidded off the road and fell into 300-feet […]
10-Day long Handicrafts and Handloom exhibition inaugurated at Pahalgam
ANANTNAG (Raouf Dar) — The Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom Department of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory on Tuesday inaugurated 10-Day long exhibition cum sale in Anantnag district of South Kashmir. The exhibition was inaugurated by Mr. Mahmood Ahmad Shah, the Director of Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir at the famous tourist destination Pahalgam. Shah […]
Shopian resident arrested; Rs 45 Lakh cash, 4.2 kg Charas recovered: Police
SRINAGAR — In a major operation, police on Tuesday recovered around Rs 45 Lakh cash and 4.2 kg Charas in Mehloora area South Kashmir’s Shopian district. SSP Shopian Tanushree said that on a specific input, police raided suspected spots in Mehloora and recovered around Rs 45 Lakh cash and 4.2 kg Charas from the residence […]
Man posing as Army officer attempts to rape Class 12th female student in Samba, arrested
JAMMU — A man has been arrested for allegedly posing as an Army officer and attempting to rape a class 12 student in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district, officials said. The accused has been identified as Sham Lal from the Ramgarh area in the district, they said. According to a complaint filed by the girl, […]
Transfers and Postings in Tourism Department
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday ordered transfers and postings in Tourism Department with immediate effect. According to an order, Mr. Jahid Azad is posted as Assistant Director (Tourism), Pahalgam while Mr. Bilal Ahmad Mir is posted in Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir. “Mr. Jahid Azad, Jr. Scale JKAS, awaiting orders […]








