JAMMU (KIMS) — The Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of six lives in a devastating fire incident in Kathua district. In his condolence message, the Chief Minister described the incident as deeply painful, particularly as it claimed the lives of six people and injuring another four. “It is […]
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Shutdown in Katra to protest against proposed Vaishno Devi ropeway project
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra, the base camp for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, observed a shutdown on Wednesday in protest against the proposed Rs 250-crore ropeway project connecting Tarakote Marg to Sanji Chhat, which leads to the cave shrine in Reasi district. Alleging that the ropeway would destroy the livelihoods of local business owners, […]
Former DySP, five others suffocate to death as house caught fire in Kathua
JAMMU — A former deputy superintendent of police and his three-year-old grandson were among six people who suffocated to death when their rented accommodation caught fire in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district early on Wednesday, an official said. Four other people injured in the incident were undergoing treatment in a hospital. According to police, locals […]
At least four shops gutted as massive fire erupts in Reasi
JAMMU — At least four shops were completely gutted after a massive fire erupted in Paghiyala Market area of Mahore in Reasi district on Tuesday evening. Officials told GNS that fire erupted this evening from one of the shop and soon engulfed other shops in Paghiyala Market. SDM Mahore told GNS that fire erupted this […]
CM inaugurates MRI, CT Scan Center at SVMM Charitable Hospital in Jammu
JAMMU (KIMS) — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the MRI and CT Scan Center at Swami Vivekananda Medical Mission (SVMM) Charitable Hospital in Ambphalla, Jammu. Member of Legislative Assembly (Udhampur East) Pawan Gupta, President SVMM Charitable Hospital Anil Gupta, Patron Dr. Subash Gupta, President Jammu Chamber of Commerce & Industry Arun Gupta, along with […]
MVD mulls major drive against Number Plate Masking, carriage of goods by passenger vehicles
JAMMU (KIMS) — Transport Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan today reviewed the working of offices of the Motor Vehicle Department at a meeting here today. The ARTOs of Jammu Division attended the meeting in person, while RTO and ARTOs of Kashmir Division participated through virtual mode. The Transport Commissioner directed the officers to streamline the functioning […]
ABVP accuses J&K govt of ignoring Hindi, Sanskrit in recruitment, blocks highway
JAMMU — Alleging discrimination by the Jammu and Kashmir government against Hindi and Sanskrit in recruitment, hundreds of students led by the ABVP on Tuesday held a protest march and sat on a dharna, blocking the main Tawi bridge on the highway here. The demonstrators accused the National Conference-led government of sidelining Hindi and Sanskrit […]
People elated over Centre giving wings to Jammu-Mendhar chopper service
JAMMU — A day after the Union Ministry of Home Affairs granted approval for a new subsidised helicopter route connecting Jammu, Poonch, and Mendhar, the people of Mendhar sector on Tuesday hailed the transformative development. This new service is a game-changer, especially for the locals of the remote border areas who have long struggled with […]
Traffic cop suspended in Jammu after protest by lawyers over alleged misbehaviour
JAMMU — Lawyers held a protest and blocked a road on Monday night over the alleged misbehaviour of a traffic policeman in Jammu, prompting authorities to suspend him. Scores of lawyers blocked the Janipur road, alleging that an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of the Traffic Police misbehaved with a member of their fraternity. The protesters raised […]
Police traced out missing lady in Samba, handed over to family
JAMMU (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police has reunited a missing lady with her family whose missing report was lodged at Police Station Ramgarh district Samba. “On 13-12-2024, a written report was lodged at Police Station Ramgarh by the husband of missing lady namely Jagdish Raj R/O Chak Doulat Tehsil Ramgarh district Samba stating therein […]









