JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and National Conference MP Mian Altaf escaped unhurt in two separate mudslide incidents along the Jammu-Poonch National Highway amid incessant rains on Wednesday, officials said. Deputy CM Choudhary and MP Altaf were travelling to the border districts of Rajouri and Poonch to oversee relief and […]
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Army soldier dies after accidental fall near LoC in Rajouri
JAMMU — An Army personnel lost his life after accidentally slipping from a height near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Wednesday, officials said. Rifleman Sukhpreet Singh (27) was on official duty in forward Mahadev post in Sunderbani sector when he lost balance and fell down from a height, […]
CM reviews rain relief measures, directs departments to remain on high alert
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday chaired a review meeting in Srinagar to assess the government’s response and measures undertaken in the aftermath of the recent heavy rains across the Union Territory. In a post on X, the Chief Minister said the meeting reviewed the restoration of essential services, […]
J&K govt approves ₹255 crore for two Unity Malls in Srinagar, Jammu
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the government has approved the construction of two Unity Malls, one each in Srinagar and Jammu, at a cumulative cost of ₹255 crore. In a post on X, the Chief Minister said the proposed Unity Malls will provide a dedicated platform for […]
Key accused arrested for allegedly supporting foreign terrorists in Kishtwar
JAMMU (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday arrested another accused for allegedly providing logistical support to foreign terrorists in Kishtwar district, as part of its ongoing crackdown on terror support networks. The arrest was made during the investigation of FIR No. 03/2026 registered at Police Station Chatroo under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya […]
Div Com, IGP Jammu review relief, restoration in flash flood-hit Rajouri, Poonch
JAMMU (KIMS) — Divisional Commissioner Jammu and Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu, visited flash flood-affected areas of Rajouri and Poonch districts to assess the ground situation, review restoration efforts, and oversee relief measures. In Rajouri district, the senior officers inspected the flood-hit Bella area, taking stock of the damage and the ongoing restoration of […]
Summer vacation extended in schools across J&K till July 26
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir government has extended the summer vacation for all government and recognized private schools across Union Territory till July 26, 2026, in view of prevailing weather conditions. Announcing the decision in a post on X, Education Minister Sakina Itoo said the extension has been made with the safety and […]
LG reviews rain damage in Rajouri, Poonch; says 356 of 435 roads restored
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday reviewed the damage caused to houses and key public infrastructure in Rajouri and Poonch districts due to heavy rains, flash floods and landslides. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said he spoke with senior officials and the Deputy Commissioners of Rajouri […]
Four habitual drug peddlers detained under PIT NDPS Act in Reasi
JAMMU (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday said they detained four habitual drug peddlers under the provisions of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act, 1988, in Reasi district as part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan. According to a police statement, the […]
LG says mission against drugs far from over as J&K marks 100 days of campaign
JAMMU (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said the fight against drug abuse and narco-terrorism is far from over, asserting that the administration is determined to dismantle drug cartels and protect the youth from the menace. Addressing an event organised by the Department of Social Welfare to mark the successful […]









