SRINAGAR (KIMS) — As the rain lashed plains and higher reaches received snowfall during last 24 hours, the Meteorological Department (MeT) on Friday forecast rainy weather in Jammu and Kashmir till the end of this month. The Meteorological Department (MeT) also forecast dry weather in the Union Territory from April 1. “The weather forecast indicates […]
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Tragic: Leopard mauls 5-year-old girl to death in Budgam
SRINAGAR — In a distressing incident, the body of a 5-year-old girl, who went missing from her residence in Hariwani in central Kashmir’s Budgam district this evening was found in a nearby area after mauled to death by a leopard, officials said. Srinagar-based news agency Kashmir Dot Com reported, the victim, identified as Toiba Mushtaq, […]
CUK declares Mar 29, 30 as working days for all non-teaching staff
SRINAGAR — The Central University of Kashmir (CUK) Thursday declared March 29 and 30 as working days for all non-teaching staff of the university. The Deputy Registrar of CUK in an order said that pursuant to approval of the competent authority, it is informed that 29th March, 2024 (Friday) and 30th March, 2024 (Saturday) are […]
AFSPA can be revoked when militancy is completely over in J&K: Anurag Thakur
JAMMU — The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) can be revoked when militancy is completely over in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said on Wednesday, as he highlighted a positive change in the overall security situation in the Union Territory. He was reacting to the statement of Home Minister Amit Shah that […]
N N Vohra welcomes Shah’s statement on troops withdrawal, AFSPA
NEW DELHI — Former governor of Jammu and Kashmir N N Vohra on Wednesday hailed Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement that the Centre plans to pull back troops from the Union Territory and leave law and order to the police there. Vohra also welcomed Shah’s intention to revoke the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act […]
Man arrested for rumour mongering in Pulwama: Police
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — A man has been arrested for spreading rumours on Social Media in Rajpora belt of Pulwama district in South Kashmir, the Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Wednesday. “An FIR has been registered against one rumour monger namely Sameer Ahmed Paray, son of Ab Rasheed Parray, resident of Kabikoot CB Nath for […]
Promise of revoking AFSPA in J&K made in view of LS polls: Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday that the promise of revoking the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from Jammu and Kashmir has been made in view of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls as he feared that the people here would be cheated just like those in Ladakh were on […]
Youth found dead at his home in Srinagar
SRINAGAR — A 20-year-old youth was found dead at his home in Habba Kadal area of Srinagar on Wednesday morning. Quoting an official, news agency KNO reported that the youth identified as Rayees Ahmad Dar (20), son of Mushtaq Ahmed Dar, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his home in Karfali Mohalla, Habba Kadal […]
Shah’s Strategy: Revisiting AFSPA and troop reduction in J&K
NEW DELHI — In an interview with the JK Media Group, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced plans to reconsider the revocation of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Jammu and Kashmir, indicating a shift towards entrusting law and order responsibilities solely to the Jammu and Kashmir Police, as reported by PTI. Shah highlighted […]
Two persons booked under PSA in Bandipora: Police
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — At least two persons were booked under Public Safety Act (PSA) in Bandipora district of North Kashmir, the Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Tuesday. The Jammu and Kashmir Police said that they were booked under Public Safety Act (PSA) and lodged in Central Jail, Kot Bhalwal in Jammu for their continuous […]