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 […]
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BJP engaging in politics of hatred, Congress can restore atmosphere of peace: Solanki
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 […]
BJP holds ‘marathon’ meet to devise strategy for LS, Assembly polls in J&K
JAMMU — The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday conducted a high-level meeting to assess feedback on the party’s outreach programmes and devised a fresh strategy for the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir. The primary focus of the meeting was to formulate a winning strategy for all five seats in Jammu […]
ED attaches assets worth over Rs 36 Crore in J&K health insurance case
SRINAGAR — The Enforcement Directorate has attached property worth over Rs 36 crore in the case of M/s Reliance General Insurance Pvt. Ltd. (RGIPL) and M/s Trinity Reinsurance Brokers Private Limited (TRBL) linked to health insurance of employees in Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement, the ED said that case is linked to awarding of […]
Kashmir in shiver & shock without snow, Jammu temperature improves
SRINAGAR — Temperature improved in Jammu on Thursday while dry cold became more intense in Kashmir with no prospect of snowfall during the next seven days. The Meteorological (MeT) department said that there would be no major change in weather in J&K during the next seven days. Temperature improved in Jammu on Thursday as the […]
Army averted a major tragedy by destroying an IED in Kupwara
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Indian Army on Wednesday said that they have averted a major tragedy by recovering and destroying an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Kupwara district of North Kashmir. The Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered near Chowkibal area of the district along Srinagar-Chowkibal highway. The Indian Army in a post on X […]
IGP Kashmir visits Gurudwara in Rainawari; Reviews arrangements for devotees
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — On the auspicious occasion of Gurupurab, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Vijay Kumar Birdi undertook a visit to Gurudwara in Rainawari area of Srinagar today to personally inspect and review the arrangements in place for the devotees. Accompanied by the officers, the IGP participated in the celebrations and later on […]
Amid dry weather in Kashmir, authorities ban entry into forests, wildlife protected areas
SRINAGAR — Amid unusual and prolonged dry spell in the Kashmir Valley, the Wildlife Department has banned unauthorized entry into the forests and Wildlife Protected Areas. According to a notice, the department has asked people not to make unauthorized entry for any kind of activities in the forests, particularly Wildlife Protected Areas falling under its […]
Govt constitutes 4-member TAC for Selection of System Integrator for Supply Installation with Application of PoS
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The General Administration Department (GAD), Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday constituted a four member Technical Appraisal Committee (TAC) for the project Selection of System Integrator for Supply Installation with Application/Maintenance of PoS and Auxiliary devices for complete automation of all sale outlets under PDS. According to an order, Mohammad Saleem […]
More drug de-addiction centers to come up in J&K: DGP Swain
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir’s Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain Tuesday said that the police will categorise the narco-dealers like terrorists have been categorised in A, B and C category to launch a decisive battle against narco-terrorists. “Narcotics is a poison. It doesn’t grow here but comes from across. Funds generated from narcotics […]