JAMMU — National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said that the Katra-Sangaldan train service is likely to be delayed by a few months and will begin operations in April with the onset of the tourism season. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a party function here, Abdullah said he was preparing to travel […]
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India faces threat from inside country, not from outside: Farooq Abdullah
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said that India does not face a threat from the outside but from within. He emphasised the importance of unity and countering divisive narratives to secure the nation’s future. “The country demands sacrifice even today to save itself. India does not face […]
JDU Party President GM Shaheen Slams NC Government Over Unfulfilled Promises
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Janta Dal United J&K President GM Shaheen strongly criticized Omar Abdullah for his inability to deliver on the commitments made to the people of Jammu & Kashmir during his election campaigns. Highlighting the lack of progress under the NC government’s leadership, GM Shaheen said, “The aspirations of the people have been crushed, […]
J&K govt needs to fix responsibility in constable recruitment ‘scam’: Waheed Para
SRINAGAR — PDP leader Waheed Para on Tuesday said the Jammu and Kashmir government needs to fix responsibility for the alleged scam in recruitment of constables in the telecom wing of police. “With each passing day, it’s as if a war has been waged on the youth of J&K and their aspirations. Yet another scam […]
70 lakh eligible to vote in panchayat polls in J&K after electoral rolls update
JAMMU — More than 70 lakh voters, including over 34 lakh women, are eligible to vote in the panchayat elections in Jammu and Kashmir after the annual revision of electoral rolls, officials said. The Jammu and Kashmir Election Commission on Monday concluded annual revision of panchayat electoral rolls that were published with January 1, 2025, […]
Mehbooba Mufti slams J&K govt over transfer of ACB official
SRINAGAR — Peoples’ Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti said Friday the transfer of an Anti-Corruption Bureau official, who was probing a case, exposes a “nexus” between the corrupt and most powerful, and raises questions about the Jammu and Kashmir government’s commitment to justice and accountability. The government has ordered the repatriation of ACB SSP Abdul […]
No one dares to do mischief during Krishna Janmashtami procession in Kashmir now: Amit Shah
AHMEDABAD — Asserting that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir has improved after the abrogation of Article 370, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said no one now dares to do any mischief when the Krishna Janmashtami procession passes through Srinagar’s Lal Chowk. Speaking at Kalol in Gandhinagar district, the BJP leader said it […]
Doors of secretariat, other power corridors open for people: Farooq Abdullah
JAMMU — National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said on Wednesday that the doors of the civil secretariat, the seat of the Jammu and Kashmir government, are open for people to visit and have their grievances addressed. “People have finally breathed a sigh of relief after a decade of undemocratic rule, during which they were treated […]
JDU State President GM Shaheen Slams National Conference for Failing to Fulfill Election Promises
BARAMULLA (KIMS) — Janata Dal United (JDU) held a workers’ meeting on Wednesday at Krank Shivan Sopore area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district. The meeting saw the enthusiastic participation of dozens of workers. The meeting was presided over by JDU State President GM Shaheen, accompanied by Chief Spokesperson Liyakat Ali, District President Bandipora Zahoor Ahmad […]
PDP’s undue criticism reflects frustration: Imran Shah
“PM’s response to Omar Sahib’s call for restoring statehood is a promising step toward J&K’s prosperity” ANANTNAG (KIMS) — Imran Shah strongly criticized recent statements by PDP leaders, urging them to reflect on their own actions instead of pointing fingers at others. He claimed that the PDP’s policies since 2014 have significantly contributed to the […]








