NEW DELHI — The restoration of statehood from the status of union territory (UT) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) by the Centre in future will not affect the status of new legislative assembly, legal experts said on Wednesday. In response to a query over the impact on the newly-elected J&K legislative assembly if the Centre […]
NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asserted that the fight against militancy in Jammu and Kashmir is in its last stage, and a multi-pronged strategy has been adopted to destroy the remaining militant network. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, the prime minister emphasised that militant incidents have declined in the Union Territory […]
SRINAGAR (Amjad Khan/Zubair-Ul-Islam) — In a remarkable turn of events, Surinder Singh Channi, the only Sikh leader in the Indian National Congress (INC) in the Kashmir region, has been appointed as the State Vice President. This promotion marks the culmination of a political journey that began at the grassroots level and showcases Channi’s unwavering dedication […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting with the senior officers of Civil and Police administration at Civil Secretariat today. The meeting was attended by Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, Sh RK Goyal, Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department; Administrative secretaries, Divisional Commissioners and senior officers. The Lt Governor directed […]
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Administration on Thursday said there has been a drastic decline in water in rivers and streams in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir this year which has caused a huge power deficit. The Power Development Department (PDD) still supplies 2200 MWs of power against the availability of 1400 […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a splendid ceremony, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today inaugurated the much-anticipated Soan Meeraas Cultural Fair at Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School (PCHSS) here. The fair marks a significant cultural milestone, bringing together art, music, and tradition, in the heart of the valley. Addressing the large gathering of students, […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday appointed new Media, Social Media and IT Cell Incharges in Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory. According to an order issued by party’s State President, Ravinder Raina, Sajid Yousuf Shah has been appointed as BJP Media Incharge in Kashmir division, Er. Sahil Bashir Bhat as Social […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday ordered transfers, postings and adjustments of Block Development Officers (BDOs), Incharge Block Development Officers (BDO) and Look-after Block Development Officers (BDOs). To check list you can download PDF here. — (KIMS)
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu addressed the 20th Convocation of University of Kashmir, today. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the country is proud of the responsible youth of Kashmir. She urged students of University of Kashmir to actively participate in social service along with their studies. […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting at Civil Secretariat to review the implementation and sector-wise progress of the Centrally Sponsored Schemes in the UT of Jammu Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary; Sh R K Goyal, Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department; Dr […]