SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday visited the residence of Dr Shahnawaz Dar, who was killed in a militant attack in Ganderbal on Sunday. Abdullah visited Dar’s residence in Nadigam village in central Kashmir’s Budgam district. The chief minister met the slain doctor’s family and expressed his condolences and sympathies […]
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LG office will extend full support to govt that meets expectations of people: Manoj Sinha
JAMMU — An government that takes appropriate steps to meet the expectations of the people would have the full support of the LG’s office, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said. Sinha said the local bodies’ elections in the Union territory will be held as soon as the backward classes commission submits its report […]
Govt orders posting of seven officers to Personal Section of Advisor to Chief Minister
SRINAGAR — The J&K government on Tuesday ordered transfer of seven officers from different departments to the personal section of advisor to the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. As per an order, the following officers are posted in the Personal Section of Advisor to the Chief Minister. Sanjeev Sharma, Private Secretary J&K Secretariat Hospitality […]
Mehbooba claims non-local laborers being asked to leave Valley; police denies allegations
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday dismissed claims circulating on social media about non-local laborers being asked to leave the valley, calling the reports “completely baseless.” “The recent social media post about non-local laborers being asked to leave is completely baseless. The J&K Police is committed to maintain security and a […]
Possibly two foreign militants involved in Ganderbal attack: LG Manoj Sinha
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said two foreign militants, who have possibly infiltrated from north Kashmir’s Bandipora area, were involved in an attack that left seven people dead in Ganderbal district a day before. A doctor and six labourers were killed when militants struck a tunnel-construction site on the […]
Parents of Children with Special needs are often cheated and humiliated in various Rehabilitation Centers in J&K
SRINAGAR — In Jammu and Kashmir children with special needs and their parents are struggling for early intervention treatment. Being a caregiver for children with disabilities is a full time responsibility whether it is Cerebral Palsy, Autism or any other disabilities parents face challenges every day such as lack of Rehab centers and affordable treatment […]
Omar Abdullah, 85 others took oath as legislators of J&K Legislative Assembly
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Newly sworn-in Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, along with 85 others today took oath as members of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. Pro-tem Speaker, Mubarik Gul, administered oath to the elected members of the J&K Legislative Assembly. The Chief Minister was the first to take the oath followed by his council of […]
LG Manoj Sinha visits family of civilian Shashi Abrol killed in Ganderbal attack
JAMMU (KIMS) — Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today visited the family of Sh Shashi Abrol, who was killed by militants at Gagangir in Ganderbal on Sunday. The Lieutenant Governor offered his condolences and assured the family members that the terrorists responsible for the Martyrdom of Sh Shashi Abrol will be neutralized soon. He also […]
Omar Abdullah visits SKIMS, assures best care for civilians injured in Gagangir attack
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, today visited Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, to inquire about the condition of civilians injured in the recent Gagangir attack. During the visit, the Chief Minister was briefed by Director SKIMS, Prof. M. Ashraf Ganie, along with a team of senior doctors, on […]
High Court admits PIL challenging LG’s power to nominate 5 Assembly members
SRINAGAR — The J&K and Ladakh High Court on Monday admitted a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the powers of the UT’s Lt Governor to nominate 5 members to the Assembly. A special bench was constituted to hear the PIL by Chief Justice Tashi Rabstan. It comprises Justices Sanjeev Kumar and Rajesh Sekhri. The matter […]









