SHOPIAN — A 55-year-old man was injured after he was attacked by a bear in South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Thursday evening. Quoting an official news agency KNO reported that the man identified as Mohammad Maqbool Dar (55) of Nusipora Keegam was attacked by bear in Haaji Check Keegam area of the district. He said […]
Jammu & Kashmir
Schools in Jammu to observe 10-day winter vacation from Dec 26
JAMMU — The authorities on Thursday announced 10-day winter vacation for schools in summer zone of Jammu division from December 26 According to an order, all schools in summer zone will observer winter vacation from December 26 to January 04. “It is hereby ordered that all Government and recognised Private Schools of Summer zone of […]
Five Hizb militant associates arrested in Kupwara: Police
KUPWARA — Five militant associates of Hizbul Mujahideen were arrested along with arms and ammunition in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, police said here on Friday. According to a statement, a spokesperson said a credible information was received by District Police Kupwara and Army from Military intelligence and other intelligence agencies that a militant module of […]
35-year-old man killed after being hit by truck in Bandipora
BANDIPORA — A 35-year old man killed in a road accident in Sumbal area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Thursday. Quoting an official news agency KNO reported that a speedy truck hit the man near Sumo stand Sumbal, resulting in serious injuries to him. He said the injured was rushed to CHC Sumbal, where […]
Several mutton shops sealed in Anantnag for violating norms
Strict action will be taken against them for violating government norms, FIR will also be registered: AD Food RAOUF DAR ANANTNAG — The authorities on Thursday sealed several mutton shops in Aantnag town of South Kashmir for violating norms. Sources told KIMS that the shops were selling mutton at higher rates after which locals complaint […]
Colleges in J&K to observe winter break from December 27
SRINAGAR — The Government Degree Colleges in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir shall observe winter vacation from December 27, 2022. According to an order issued by Alok Kumar, Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department, all the Degree Colleges in Kashmir and winter zone of Jammu division shall observe winter vacation from December 27, 2022 […]
Chillai Kalan: Srinagar records season’s coldest night, shivers at minus 5.5°C
SRINAGAR — The 40-day long period of harsh winter cold, called the ‘Chillai Kalan’ in local parlance, started on a frozen note for the people in J&K’s Srinagar city who faced the coldest night of this season so far on Thursday at minus 5.5 degree Celsius as the minimum temperature. “With minus 5.5 as the […]
Kashmiri Pandit employees hit out at J&K LG over ‘salary’ remark, asks admin to ‘sack’ them
JAMMU — Migrant Kashmiri Pandit employees on Wednesday intensified their months-long protest demanding a transfer from the Valley following Lt Governor Manoj Sinha’s remarks about stopping their salaries. The protesters also said it was best for the government to sack them as they would not rejoin their services in the Valley in the absence of […]
Anantnag family alleges medical negligence at Shifa Hospital Srinagar
SRINAGAR — A family from Anantnag has alleged medical negligence at Shifa Hospital in Srinagar’s Magarmal Bagh and have submitted their representation to LG Manoj Sinha, prompting the authorities to order a probe. In the letter, Tawseef Ahmad Nath from Wanpoh Anantnag complained that her spouse was diagnosed with sub mucosal fibroid Uterus and was […]
Minor girl kidnapped from Samba found in Pune, abductor arrested
JAMMU — A minor girl allegedly kidnapped last month from Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district was found in Pune and her abductor arrested, police said on Wednesday. The girl had gone missing on November 16. When she did not return from school, her family members launched a search for her but the girl could not […]








