JAMMU — Stressing the historical ties between Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday reaffirmed that administrative reorganisation would not alter the deep-rooted relationship between the two regions. Ladakh was carved out as a separate Union Territory from Jammu and Kashmir on October 31, 2019, following abrogation of Article 370 and […]
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J&K to play Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Kerala in Pune
PUNE — The Ranji Trophy quarterfinal between Jammu and Kashmir against Kerala will be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium here from February 8. The match has been relocated from its original venue in Srinagar due to “potential weather concerns” raised by the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association with the BCCI. “We have a […]
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 […]
PDP criticises reports of mandatory deboarding of train passengers at Katra
SRINAGAR — The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday criticised reports that train passengers travelling to and from Kashmir are required to mandatorily deboard at Katra due to security concerns, calling the move a needless inconvenience to the people. The party described the decision as an unnecessary burden on the people of the valley and […]
Restoration of statehood in J&K won’t change status of assembly: Legal experts
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 […]
Fight against militancy in J&K in last stage: PM Narendra Modi
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 […]
Channi Singh, the only sikh leader in JKPCC from Kashmir appointed as State Vice President
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 […]
LG Sinha chairs meeting with senior officers of Civil, Police admin
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 […]
Decline in water level of rivers cause huge power deficit in J&K, says J&K Admin
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 […]
Educational institutions have primary role in nurturing cultural roots of our younger generation: Bhatnagar
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, […]