SRINAGAR (KIMS) — A student hailing from the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir has been arrested by the Rajasthan police for allegedly making comments about the demolished Babri Masjid and the construction of the Ram Temple on the mosque site. He was arrested on January 26 for allegedly making comments about the demolished Babri […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Saturday forecast light to moderate rain and snowfall at many places of Jammu and Kashmir till February 3. The higher reaches of the Union Territory including Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Peer Ki Gali, Sinthan Top, Razdan Pass, Zojila Pass etc received light snowfall during the last 24 hours. “There […]
JAMMU — A forest fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district led to explosions in several landmines on Friday night, PTI reported quoting official sources. The incident took place in the Balnoi and Krishnagati sectors of the district, prompting a collaborative effort from the army, locals, and forest officials […]
SRINAGAR — Cross-border infiltration in Jammu and Kashmir remains a challenge for the forces, but the security situation is under control, Director General of Police R R Swain said on Tuesday. “The security situation is under control. The biggest aspect of the security is law and order, and we think that we have been able […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In view of the consecration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, the Jammu and Kashmir government announced half-day public holiday on Monday (January 22). According to a communique, issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), the half-day holiday shall be observed till 2:30 pm on Monday in the Union Territory of […]
JAMMU — Scores of activists from the Scheduled Tribes (ST) community joined the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Saturday. They joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of Udhampur district party chief Arun Gupta and former MLA Balwant Singh Mankotia. The joining witnessed key figures from the Gujjar and Bakerwal […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir has raised the cadre strength of district judges by approving a proposal that supported the recommendations of Second National Judicial Pay Commission (SNJPC). The Administrative Council (AC), which met here under the Chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, approved increasing the cadre strength of District Judges (Selection Grade) to 35 […]
JAMMU — National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday ruled out any delay in talks with the INDIA bloc over the seat sharing in Jammu and Kashmir, adding that talks have already begun in this direction. Abdullah’s statement comes after he recently flagged that there is a threat to the INDIA bloc if a consensus […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government has transferred 272 acres of land to the industries department for setting up a new industrial estate in Kathua district. The move is aimed at pushing development of the area, creating industrial units and adding employment opportunities in the region. The Administrative Council (AC) in a meeting chaired […]
JAMMU — AICC Jammu and Kashmir incharge Bharat Singh Solanki on Thursday accused the BJP of engaging in politics of hatred and communal division, and said the Congress can restore the atmosphere of peace and harmony in the country. The former Union minister also accused the BJP of bulldozing democratic institutions in the country. Solanki […]