SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Jammu and Kashmir conducted searches at six different locations across Union Territory in connection with irregularities in Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES) Department recruitment. “In connection with the investigation of Case FIR No. 01/2025 registered at Police Station ACB Central, the Bureau conducted searches in the residence, […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a review meeting of the Jammu & Kashmir State Power Development Corporation Limited (JKSPDC) here at Civil Secretariat to assess the progress made in execution of new hydro- electric projects and the expected enhancement in power generation from these projects. The meeting was attended by Advisor […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday asserted the importance of a land and its people in forging their identity and exhorted them to never let it go. The land of Jammu and Kashmir, a region restive for decades, must be protected by its people at all costs, he said. “When […]
LEH — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said his government’s top priority is to develop sports across the country, especially in Jammu and Kashmir and the union territory of Ladakh. In a message during the opening ceremony of the Khelo India Winter Games 2025 here, Modi reiterated the government’s commitment to spread sporting activities […]
JAMMU — A fake Facebook account impersonating Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Anand Jain has been created, prompting the Jammu and Kashmir Police to launch a thorough investigation and take strict legal action against those involved. “It has come to our attention that a fake Facebook account has been created using the name of […]
ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that Pakistan would continue to “extend political, moral and diplomatic support to the people of Kashmir till they achieve the right to self-determination as per UN resolutions”. Shehbaz made the remarks while addressing an event in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to continue “extending political, […]
NEW DELHI — The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought the stand of the NIA on Jammu and Kashmir MP Rashid Engineer’s plea on the issue of granting him bail in a terror-funding case. Justice Vikas Mahajan asked the agency to file its response and listed the matter for further hearing on January 30. Senior […]
SRINAGAR — A “Digital Tree Aadhaar” programme has been launched by the Jammu and Kashmir government for conservation of the majestic Chinars which will see creation of a comprehensive database of the tree facing threats due to rapid urbanisation. Under the initiative, the chinar trees — a cultural and ecological symbol of J&K — are […]
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 […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary has been appointed as the chairperson of Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB), replacing senior BJP leader Hina Shafi Bhat who held the post since December 2018. The government has reconstituted the board of directors of KVIB along with J&K Handicrafts and Handloom Corporation, J&K […]