JAMMU — The brother of a martyred soldier, who was part of the Indian Peace Keeping Force deployed in Sri Lanka between 1987 and 1990, has expressed his wish to travel to the island nation to renovate the soldier’s grave and offer prayers. Mohd Taj, son of Shah Wali and a resident of Chungan village […]
SRINAGAR — Due to nightlong cloud cover, minimum temperature improved across Jammu and Kashmir on Monday with Srinagar city recording minus 3.6 degree celsius as the minimum temperature. The Meteorological (MeT) department said the improvement in minimum temperature will continue for another two days after which another spell of extreme cold is likely to occur […]
JAMMU — Retired military working dogs, who have selflessly served the nation with unwavering loyalty, are now finding a new purpose in life – spreading love, joy, and companionship. These extraordinary canines, with their unique training, calm temperament, and unwavering dedication, are being adopted by schools for special children and benevolent citizens across the country, […]
JAMMU — With the release of ‘India State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR 2023)’ on 21st December, 2024 by the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, three positive outcomes have been reported for the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. The J&K has the highest growing stock among all the States/UTs at […]
Govt mulling increase in disability pension to Rs 3000 per month JAMMU (KIMS) — Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare, Education, Sakeena Itoo, today remarked that the Government is committed to provide necessary resources and support to specially abled persons so that they lead an independent, quality and dignified life. The Minister made […]
JAMMU — Members of Jammu and Kashmir Youth Congress clashed with the police here on Saturday as they staged a protest against the detention of their national president Uday Bhanu Chib and several other office-bearers by the Assam Police. Chib was taken into “preventive detention” by the Assam Police Friday morning, ahead of a protest […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today extended his heartiest congratulations to the Vice Chancellor, faculty, staff, scholars and students of University of Jammu for attaining the coveted A++ Grade from NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council), securing an exceptional score of 3.72. In a social media post, the Lieutenant Governor said the […]
JAMMU — In a setback to the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), founded by Ghulam Nabi Azad, its vice president for the Jammu Central Zone joined the BJP on Friday, accompanied by scores of supporters. Welcoming Kamalpreet Singh into the party, Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Sat Sharma said, “The BJP is the only party […]
JAMMU — Jammu Police on Friday launched a crackdown on modified silencers of Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycles in the city to address residents’ growing concerns over noise pollution. Five Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycles fitted with unauthorised silencers were seized by the police, officials said. These motorcycles were reportedly causing excessive noise and disturbing the peace […]
JAMMU — Intensifying its agitation against the BJP, the Jammu and Kashmir Congress continued protests for the second consecutive day by organizing a protest rally here on Friday and demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s resignation over his remarks on B R Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha. The Congress reiterated its demand for a public […]