JAMMU — The Railways has successfully conducted a trial run of a tower wagon on India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge, the Anji Khad Bridge, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, paving the way for the start of rail services to Kashmir in January next year. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a video clip of […]
SRINAGAR — Minimum temperatures decreased at most places in Kashmir as the valley continued to reel under intense cold conditions, leading to the freezing of several water bodies and water supply lines in many areas. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 7.3 degrees Celsius on Tuesday night — down from the previous night’s minus 6.6 […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Congress District President Pulwama, Umer Jaan, has sharply criticized MLA Pulwama, Waheed ur Rehman Para, and PDP leader Iltija Mufti for neglecting the pressing issues of their respective constituencies while participating in protests over the reservation policy at Gupkar, Srinagar. Jaan urged Waheed Para to prioritize resolving the local grievances of Pulwama […]
SRINAGAR — Showcasing innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, over 200 students from Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday displayed innovative projects aimed at addressing local challenges and offering their solutions. The students from across the valley showcased around 100 projects at an event ‘Pragaash 2024’ held at SKICC here. The event, organised by ‘Pi Jam Foundation’, supported […]
SRINAGAR — In a sign of unease in the National Conference after its MP Aga Ruhullah joined a protest against the reservation policy, NC legislator Salman Sagar on Tuesday said he has hurt the party’s interests by providing a platform to its “enemies”. “What he (Aga Ruhullah) did was wrong. In my opinion, it should […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Chief Engineer Jal Shakti Department Kashmir today issued a public advisory to prevent freezing & bursting of water pipes in view of prevailing harsh winter conditions. “By following precautions & safety measures, freezing or bursting/leakage of the pipes can be prevented which will ensure a safe and healthy water supply during […]
SRINAGAR — Kashmir Valley froze on Tuesday as the minimum temperature fell to minus 6.6 while the maximum temperature was 2.8 a day earlier. The Meteorological (MeT) department officials said that the maximum temperature of 2.8 recorded on Monday in Srinagar is the lowest maximum recorded so far this season. The narrowing of the gap […]
SRINAGAR — Kashmir’s top cop on Monday called for proactive measures for strengthening the security grid in the valley to overcome any challenges. IGP Kashmir Zone V K Birdi chaired a meeting of top officials of police and other security agencies here. He emphasised the need for proactive security measures for strengthening the security grid […]
SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday assured a delegation of protesting students that the cabinet sub-committee formed to review the reservation policy in Jammu and Kashmir will submit its report within six months, according to student leaders. The students are protesting against the reservation policy in Jammu and Kashmir implemented after the abrogation […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — The State Election Commission, J&K, today issued the Revised Revision Schedule regarding updation of Panchayat Electoral Roll-2025. According to the revised dates issued by the State Election Commissioner, B R Sharma in this regard, punching of forms for filing of claims and objections will be done on 26.12.2024 (Thursday), disposal of claims […]