SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is expected to experience mostly dry weather conditions until November 10, according to the Meteorological Department (MeT) forecast on Wednesday. “The Kashmir division will experience dry weather, while generally cloudy conditions are expected in a few areas of the Jammu division today,” said an official […]
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Four people killed in two separate road accidents in Jammu
JAMMU — Four people were killed and as many were injured in two separate road accidents in Ramban and Reasi districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. A cab bearing a Punjab registration number plunged into a deep gorge near Magarkoot along Jammu-Srinagar in Ramban district around 7 am, killing the driver and […]
Over 50 militants on launching pads waiting to infiltrate into Jammu: Senior Army Officer
JAMMU — Over 50 militants are likely present on the launching pads across the border to sneak into Jammu region, a senior Army officer said, asserting that the forces are fully alert to the challenge and will foil any infiltration attempt, which change especially during the winter months. Speaking to reporters after the successful elimination […]
Two landlords booked for not giving details of tenants to Samba police
JAMMU — Two landlords in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district have been booked for allegedly failing to provide details of their tenants for verification, an official said. The verification process was initiated after reports emerged of anti-national elements residing in residential areas under the guise of tenants and domestic helpers. “Two FIRs have been registered […]
Twelve old quarters of Kashmiri Pandits gutted in fire in Jammu outskirts
JAMMU — Twelve quarters of displaced Kashmiri Pandits were gutted in a fire on the outskirts of Jammu city on Tuesday. The fire reportedly started in one of the old quarters in the Purkhoo camp area and quickly spread, they said. Fire service personnel and equipment were rushed to the scene to extinguish the blaze. […]
26 nursing students injured in road accident in Udhampur
JAMMU — At least 26 nursing students were injured and two of them critical after a passenger vehicle met with an accident at Farna Magjote area of Udhampur district on Tuesday. Officials told GNS that a passenger Matador bearing registration number JK02S-4087 lost its control due to overspeeding and rolled down the road. In this […]
Army steps up surveillance along LoC in Rajouri, Poonch
JAMMU — In the wake of a string of militant attacks, the Indian Army, armed with advanced surveillance equipment and weapons, has intensified vigilance and patrolling in the dense forest areas of Jammu and Kashmir’s twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch, officials said Seven attacks have occurred just in the past two weeks, resulting […]
Three militants killed after intense firefight in Akhnoor: Army
JAMMU (KIMS) — At least three militants were killed after intense firefight between security forces and militants at Batal village in Akhnoor area of Jammu and Kashmir, Army said on Tuesday. “After round the clock surveillance through out the night, an intense firefight unfolded today morning resulting in a significant victory for our forces. The […]
“Our True Hero”: Army dog Phantom dies in anti-terror operation in Akhnoor
NEW DELHI — The army was closing in on the terrorists trapped in the Sunderbani Sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor. Phantom was part of the army unit involved in the anti-terror operation, he drew enemy fire, sustaining bullet injuries. Phantom, an army dog, sacrificed his life during service. “We salute the supreme sacrifice of […]
District Magistrate ordered inquiry into deaths of three youths in Nagrota accident
JAMMU — Authorities in Jammu on Monday ordered an inquiry into a road accident that claimed the lives of three youths in the Nagrota area near here the previous day. The inquiry was ordered by District Magistrate, Jammu Sachin Kumar Vaishya, an official spokesperson said. Three youths – Sumit Balgotra, his cousin Gaurav and friend […]









