JAMMU (KIMS) — Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting to review the implementation of Three New Criminal Laws- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, in the UT of Jammu Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary, Shri Atal Dulloo; DGP, Shri Nalin […]
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Want to work with Delhi to resolve J&K problems; INDIA bloc permanent: Farooq Abdullah
JAMMU — National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said his party does not intend to “fight” New Delhi to collaborate with the central government to address the pressing issues of Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing concerns about the unity within the INDIA bloc, Abdullah said the alliance is not just about contesting elections, but it […]
Health department assures people on HMPV, says ‘no need to panic’
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Health Department Wednesday said there is no need to panic in view of the concerns triggered by the detection of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the country, and said the administration is prepared to deal with any situation. The department has taken proactive measures to respond to any potential […]
Youth responsible for writing their own destiny, shaping J&K’s future: LG Sinha
JAMMU — Flagging off a youth contingent of Jammu and Kashmir to New Delhi for the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue at the National Youth Festival 2025, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday emphasised that the youth are responsible for writing their destiny and shaping the future of the Union Territory (UT). Terming JK an […]
Health department sets up special ICU ward in Jammu amid HMPV concerns
JAMMU — Responding to the concerns triggered by the detection of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the country, the Jammu and Kashmir health department has set up a specialised ICU ward in Jammu to address any potential outbreak of the disease. “We have prepared a special ICU ward to handle any eventuality. God forbid if […]
Speedy trial run on 180-degree gradient added new chapter in Indian Railway: CRS
BANIHAL — A new chapter was written in the Indian Railways’ history with a successful rising grade speed trial in the challenging geography from Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra to Banihal along the USBRL project, a top official said on Wednesday. The remarks by the Northern Circle’s Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) Dinesh Chand Deshwal offers […]
Railways unveils Vande Bharat, specially designed for winters in J&K, for Katra-Srinagar route
NEW DELHI — The Railway Board on Tuesday unveiled a Vande Bharat Express train, specially-designed to operate seamlessly in Jammu & Kashmir’s challenging winter conditions, for the upcoming Katra-Srinagar rail route. The route is currently under inspection by the Commissioner of Railway Safety inspection, officials said. Stationed at Shakurbasti coaching depot in New Delhi, the […]
Gear up for panchayat, local body polls in J&K: Congress leadership to party workers
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) leadership on Tuesday called upon party workers to intensify preparations for the upcoming panchayat and urban local body (ULB) elections in the Union Territory. JKPCC working presidents Tara Chand and Raman Bhalla reiterated their party’s unwavering commitment to grassroots democracy and development. “Workers and leaders […]
Satish Sharma met Nitin Gadkari to discuss key road, transport infra projects for J&K
NEW DELHI (KIMS) — Minister for FCS&CA, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, I&T, S&T, ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, today called on Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi and discussed the development scenario in J&K related to road infrastructure and transportation. Satish Sharma expressed gratitude for all the support […]
Omar Abdullah pays tributes to Mufti Mohd Sayeed on 9th death anniversary
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday paid tributes to Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) founder Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on his ninth death anniversary. Sayeed was the chief minister of the erstwhile state of JK, first from November 2002-2005 and then from March 2015 until his death on January 7, 2016. “Remembering […]









