JAMMU — Asserting the budget to be passed in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly should not be framed in isolation, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday emphasized the aim of these consultations is to ensure that the proposals of people’s representatives are considered and their needs and aspirations are reflected in the budget. Abdullah highlighted […]
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Rajouri mysterious deaths: Authorities seal insecticide, pesticide shops in district
RAJOURI — As part of an ongoing investigation into the deaths of 17 people due to a mysterious illness in Badhaal village of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, authorities on Wednesday conducted surprise inspections of all insecticide, pesticide, and fertilizer stores in the district and initiated their closure. Officials said eleven patients who were admitted […]
Budget will not be confined to government offices alone: CM Omar Abdullah
JAMMU (KIMS) — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reiterated his government’s commitment to presenting a people-friendly budget for Jammu & Kashmir, emphasising that involvement of public representatives in budget formulation ensures people’s aspirations and needs are reflected. Chairing a series of pre-budget consultation meetings at civil secretariat Jammu and joined from districts through video conferencing […]
Police return lost bag to owner with ₹25,000 in cash in Jammu
JAMMU (KIMS) — In a swift and efficient action, the police recovered a lost bag containing cash ₹25,000 and other valuables at Jewel Chowk, Jammu, ensuring its safe return to the rightful owner. The complainant, Kulsooma Bano, daughter of Wali Mohd Dar and a resident of Villgam, Kupwara, reported the loss at the police station. […]
Gataru gang leader killed over gang rivalry, 11 arrested: Jammu Police
JAMMU — Eleven persons, including two juveniles, were held for the daylight murder of Gataru gang kingpin Sumit Jandyal who was killed over a rivalry with another gang, police said on Wednesday. The main conspirator who orchestrated the crime from outside India has also been identified and efforts are on to deport him, they added. […]
Army honours sniffer dog Teena for exemplary service in Jammu
JAMMU — The Army on Wednesday honoured a sniffer dog for exemplary service in detecting explosive materials, including Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Jammu, officials said. Teena, a highly skilled specialist in explosive detection, was honoured by General Officer Commanding, Tiger Division, Major General Mukesh Bhanwala, at headquarters in Jammu, the defence spokesperson said. “Her […]
Police recovered 50 lost Android Phones worth Rs 12 lakh in Kathua
KATHUA (KIMS) — With the aim to extend Public Services, Jammu and Kashmir Police have recovered the 50 lost Android Mobile Phones (including two Apple iPhones) with purchase value of approximately INR 12,00,000/- in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir. The owners of these smartphones had lodged missing complaints in various Police Stations of District […]
Steel maker JTL Industries gets 3000 metric tonne pipe supply order in Jammu
NEW DELHI — Steel maker JTL Industries on Wednesday said it has secured an order to supply 3000 metric tonne (MT) of pipes under the government’s Jal Jeevan Mission. The order to supply galvanized iron pipes has been placed by Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department, Jammu, JTL Industries said in an exchange filing. In Union […]
Seven children forced into labour rescued from Reasi
JAMMU — Authorities on Tuesday launched a comprehensive drive and rescued seven children who were forced into child labour in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, officials said. The drive was conducted jointly by the social welfare and labour departments following directions issued by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights. The rescue team carried […]
Mysterious deaths: 11 patients discharged from GMC hospital Rajouri after recovery
RAJOURI — Eleven patients, who were admitted to the Government Medical College Hospital (GMC) after falling ill due to a mysterious illness in Badhaal village of Rajouri district, have fully recovered and been discharged, officials said on Tuesday. A team of doctors from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, concluded a […]









