BANDIPORA — Former Minister and party vice-president Usman Majid and all other members of Bandipora unit have resigned from the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party. “My primary objective has always been to serve the people of Bandipora and ensure their welfare and development. After extensive consultations with my supporters, the local cadre, and well-wishers, it […]
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ECI announces transfer policy for officials ahead of Assembly polls in J&K
SRINAGAR — The Election Commission of India (ECI), on Wednesday, issued directives concerning the transfer and posting of officers for the forthcoming legislative assembly elections across Haryana, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The move is aimed at ensuring the neutrality and fairness of the electoral process. In a notification, the […]
J&K Shia body asks centre to take ‘strong stand’ against persecution of Shias in Pakistan
SRINAGAR — All Jammu and Kashmir Shia Association head Imran Ansari on Tuesday appealed to the Centre to take a “strong stand” against the persecution of the Shia community in Pakistan. “I am writing to bring to your attention a catastrophic situation unfolding in Parachinar, Pakistan, where the Shia community is facing an existential threat […]
Rajasthan schools to celebrate Article 370 abrogation, Congress condemns ‘shameless’ move
JAIPUR — The Rajasthan Education Department’s academic calendar for new session in state government schools has sparked a political debate as it proposes to celebrate revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir on August 5 as ‘Swarna Mukut Mastak Diwas’ and birthday of Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on May 28. Article 370 of […]
J&K admin approves Rs 400 crore rooftop solar project for govt buildings
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday approved a Rs 400 crore project under which grid-tier rooftop solar power systems will be installed on all government buildings in the union territory. “The Administrative Council, which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, approved solarizing of all government buildings in Jammu and […]
Army Goodwill School Gurez Bandipora celebrated 25th Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas
GUREZ, BANDIPORA [Sheikh Nadeem] (KIMS) — On July 26th, the Army Goodwill School in Gurez Valley, Bandipora District, celebrated Kargil Vijay Diwas to honor the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War victory. The event brought together Indian Army personnel, veterans, students, and local residents in a heartfelt tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives […]
At 24.6°C, Srinagar records season’s hottest night, 3rd highest minimum temperature in 132 years
SRINAGAR — The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar recorded the hottest night of thr season at 24.6 degree Celsius. The temperature, however, was 5.8 degree Celsius above normal and was the third highest temperature in the last 132 years, informed an Independent Weather Forecaster, Faizan Arif Keng to the news agency Kashmir News […]
J&K Bank profit rises 27% to Rs 415 crore in April-June quarter
SRINAGAR — J&K Bank on Saturday reported a 27 percent rise in net profit to Rs 415 crore in the April-June quarter of 2024-25 compared to the year-ago period. The bank had posted a net profit of Rs 326 crore in the April-June period of the previous year. Total income in the first quarter of […]
Amid dry spell J&K faces 15% drop in hydropower generation
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir’s power sector is experiencing a significant setback as the Union Territory reports a 15 percent decline in hydropower generation. This substantial drop comes as a result of an extended dry spell and rapidly depleting water levels in local water bodies, putting strain on J&K’s electricity supply. A senior Power Development […]
Pakistan rejects PM Modi’s Kargil Vijay Diwas speech
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan on Friday rejected Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks at an event at Drass in Ladakh as “rhetorical statements” and said it cannot deflect international attention from India’s efforts to suppress the Kashmiri people. India hailed the valour of its soldiers in the Kargil conflict 25 years ago with Prime Minister Modi issuing […]









