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 […]
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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 […]
Amshipora Fake Encounter: Family members termed suspension of life sentence of Army captain as ‘grave injustice’
JAMMU — The family members of three men killed in a ‘staged’ encounter in Amshipora village of Shopian district in South Kashmir in July 2020 have dubbed as ‘grave injustice’ the suspension of the life sentence of the Army captain and the grant of bail to him in the case. As the news of the […]
Amshipora Fake Encounter: Convicted Army captain’s life sentence suspended, granted conditional bail
NEW DELHI — The armed forces tribunal here has suspended the life sentence of an Army captain who was found guilty of killing three men in a “staged” encounter in Amshipora village of Shopian district in South Kashmir in July 2020. The tribunal also granted conditional bail to Captain Bhoopendra Singh and directed him to […]
First cradle baby reception centre set up in Jammu for abandoned children
JAMMU — The first cradle baby reception centre (CBRC) named ‘Palna Greh’ has been set up in Jammu to provide care to abandoned children until they are placed for adoption. In collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the centre is now operational at the government district hospital in Gandhi Nagar in Jammu […]
Menstrual Hygiene Management event held at Srinagar
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — We the Kashmir Foundation, in partnership with Sky Trust, proudly announces the success of a groundbreaking event dedicated to Menstrual Hygiene Management held at the Gujar Bakir Wal Hostel in Khanyar, Srinagar. The initiative aimed to address crucial aspects of menstrual health while advocating for the well-being of women and girls in […]
Dry weather in J&K till November 22: MeT
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Sunday forecast dry weather in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir till November 22nd. An official of the Meteorological Department (MeT) said, “Currently, the weather is mainly clear at most places of Jammu and Kashmir.” “Generally dry weather is expected in Jammu and Kashmir from November […]








