JAMMU — Eighteen people detained by the police during protests against the ropeway project in Katra, the base camp of the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, were released, sparking overnight celebrations in the holy town. The Jammu and Kashmir administration announced the release of the detainees on Tuesday night and constituted a four-member committee to hold […]
JAMMU — Fourteen foreign terrorists were killed and 13 terror modules were busted in the Jammu region while action has been taken against 827 individuals for their involvement in anti-national activities in 2024, a police spokesperson said. Police detained 180 persons under the Public Safety Act (PSA), higher than the 168 detainees in 2023. “In […]
JAMMU — The Congress on Tuesday criticised the authorities for adopting “repressive measures” to handle the protests in Katra, the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi, and sought the immediate intervention of the lieutenant governor to secure the release of detained leaders. The party emphasised the need to create a conducive atmosphere for dialogue. The […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (JKLA), Abdul Rahim Rather today convened a meeting with senior officers of Information, floriculture and State Motor Garage Departments to review and finalize the necessary arrangements for smooth conducting of three days training programme for newly elected MLAs of Union Territory of Jammu […]
JAMMU — In a significant move towards empowering youth from marginalized sections, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mission Youth has announced the finalization of the list of 50 eligible candidates under the Super 75 HLG Scholarship Scheme for the academic year 2023-24. The final selection comes after a thorough process that saw a total […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today reaffirmed that Kashmiri Pandits (KPs) are an integral part of the cultural and social fabric of Jammu and Kashmir and government is committed towards their dignified rehabilitation. The Deputy CM made these remarks while addressing a function on the side lines of his visit to Jagti […]
RAJOURI (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir police has attached properties of two individuals in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. “Jammu and Kashmir Police attached 5 Kanals and 14 Marlas land of Ishtiaq Ahmed, son of Mohd Zaman and 2 Kanals and 4 marlas land of Zahid Ali Khan, son of Mohd Iqbal […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police have detained two habitual bovine smugglers under Public Safety Act (PSA) in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. “Two habitual offenders, identified as Raj Ali, son of Barkat Ali of Mantalai and Ghulam Qadir, son of Mazin Din of Jig Ganshad have been detained under Public […]
JAMMU — Expressing concern over the “inhumane treatment” of detained leaders spearheading the agitation against the proposed ropeway in Katra, the Congress on Monday sought a meeting with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to discuss the situation. The shutdown against the proposed ropeway in the Trikuta hills of Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district entered its sixth […]
SRINAGAR — Amitava Chatterjee on Monday took over as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Jammu and Kashmir Bank. Chatterjee took over from Baldev Prakash after the latter’s three-year term came to an end. With an experience of 34 years in the industry, Chatterjee said he would focus on continuing the growth story […]