SRINAGAR — Minimum temperatures rose marginally across Kashmir, bringing residents some respite from the intense cold. The respite, however, is likely to be short-lived as several parts of the valley are expected to receive rain and snow till January 24, officials said on Sunday. Minimum temperatures across Kashmir were higher than usual on Saturday night. […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In view of the upcoming Republic Day celebrations, Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone Shri V. K Birdi-IPS chaired a security review meeting at the Conference Hall of PCR Kashmir. The meeting was attended by IGP CRPF Srinagar, DIG Armed/IR Kashmir, DIG’s of Kashmir Zones, DIG CRPF North/South/KOS Srinagar, DIG BSF Srinagar, […]
RAJOURI — Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday visited Rajouri district’s Badhaal village, where 16 people died of mysterious illness in less than two months, and assured the people there of a conclusive investigation. “This is a big tragedy for the village, J&K and the nation. No government likes people dying […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Jammu and Kashmir has categorically dismissed recent allegations suggesting that the transfer of personnel within the bureau was a punitive action taken against officers for exposing corruption. The ACB termed these claims as “misleading and factually incorrect.” In a statement, the ACB clarified that transfers are a […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, today held a joint meeting of the authorities of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Awantipora, Health & Medical Education, PWD, Jal Shakti and CPWD regarding early completion of this vital health facility in the region. Those who attended the meeting included Executive Director, AIIMS, Awantipora, Divisional […]
SRINAGAR — An organisation representing Jammu and Kashmir government employees Friday deferred a scheduled protest programme to press for their demands, including the release of the pending Dearness Allowance (DA) and GP fund. The decision was announced by Shah Fayaz, president of the Jammu and Kashmir Employees Coordination Committee (JKECC), at a press conference here. […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Chowdhary, today visited the Government hospital Shalimar to enquire about the health of Rajouri tragedy victims. He was accompanied by MLA Budhal Javaid Choudhary and other senior officers. While interacting with the hospital administration and medical faculty there, the Deputy Chief Minister said that the Government is doing […]
SRINAGAR — Peoples’ Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti said Friday the transfer of an Anti-Corruption Bureau official, who was probing a case, exposes a “nexus” between the corrupt and most powerful, and raises questions about the Jammu and Kashmir government’s commitment to justice and accountability. The government has ordered the repatriation of ACB SSP Abdul […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to the Umeed Programme, promising to take all necessary steps, provide the required funds and simplify procedures to ensure its continued growth and success. The Chief Minister made these remarks while addressing the ‘Lakhpati Didi Sammelan’ organized by the J&K Rural Livelihood Mission […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today conducted an extensive inspection of Government Medical College (GMC) and Super Speciality Hospital (SSH) Jammu to assess the medical facilities, evaluate ongoing works and ensure effective functioning of healthcare services for the people of Jammu and surrounding regions. Secretary […]