SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Wednesday forecast dry and foggy weather in parts of Kashmir region till end of this month. An official of the Meteorological Department (MeT) said, “The weather is expected to remain generally dry in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir till January 2, 2024.” “Moderate to dense […]
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Dry weather with dense fog to continue in Kashmir parts till Dec end, rain from Jan 1: MeT
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Tuesday forecast generally dry weather with moderate to dense fog in parts of Kashmir region till the end of this month. An official of the Meteorological Department (MeT) said, “The weather is expected to remain generally dry with moderate to dense fog over Central Kashmir, Plains of […]
Two drone-dropped packets with arms, cash recovered near LoC in Akhnoor Sector
JAMMU — Two drone-dropped packets containing arms and cash were seized in a joint operation by the Army and the police from a village near the Line of Control in Akhnoor sector here on Sunday, officials said. The packets, believed to have been dropped by Pakistani drones for subversive activities, were noticed lying in an […]
Generally dry weather in J&K till December end: MeT
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Sunday forecast generally dry weather in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir till the end of this month. An official of the Meteorological Department (MeT) said, “The weather is expected to remain generally dry in Jammu and Kashmir from December 24 to 31.“ He said, “Generally […]
40-day long harsh winter period ‘Chillai Kalan’ begins in Kashmir
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The 40-day long period of harsh winter known as ‘Chillai Kalan’ begins in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. The 40-day long ‘Chillai Kalan starts on December 21, it is followed by a 20-day long ‘Chillai Khurd’ and a 10-day-long ‘Chilla Bachha’. On the first day of ‘Chillai Kalan’, the Summer capital of […]
Police launches major drive to identify people providing shelter to Rohingyas in Jammu
JAMMU — Four persons were arrested and many others booked on Tuesday as the police launched a major drive to identify those providing shelter to the illegally settled Rohingya immigrants in different districts of Jammu region, officials said. Three persons were arrested in Poonch and one in Rajouri, while 10 others were booked in Doda […]
9 Rohingyas, one Bangladeshi national booked for illegally staying in Doda
JAMMU — In a special drive to check on the activities of foreign nationals, police have registered three FIRs against nine Rohingyas, one Bangladeshi national for illegally procuring Indian identity documents like, domicile certificates, Aadhaar cards, ration cards, voter ID cards and PAN cards etc and illegally staying in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, […]
Winter vacation for schools in Summer Zone areas of Jammu from December 26: Govt
JAMMU (KIMS) — The Government of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory on Monday announced winter vacation for all Government Schools and recognized Private Schools in Summer Zone areas of Jammu division. According to a communique, “The Directorate of School Education, Jammu (DSEJ) has announced winter vacation for all school in Summer Zone areas from December […]
Two arrested in Jammu after opening fire on two men amid land dispute
JAMMU — Two persons were arrested for opening fire on two others amidst a land dispute near the RS Pura border belt in Jammu region on Friday. The victims, Vijay Kumar and Suresh Kumar, sustained injuries and were promptly hospitalized, and their condition is said to be stable. According to officials, the accused, accompanied by […]
Govt set to resume helicopter services in hilly districts of Jammu division
JAMMU — The helicopter services are being resumed to provide respite to the people of the hilly districts of Jammu division during the winter season, said an official spokesman. Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, convened a meeting with the deputy commissioners of Poonch, Rajouri, Doda and Kishtwar besides other stakeholders to assess the preparedness for […]







