JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the local economy has recorded a growth rate of 9.5 per cent, while the GSDP is estimated at Rs 2.45 lakh crore for 2023-24, up from Rs 2.20 lakh crore in 2022-23. Addressing people on the eve of 76th Republic Day from Raj […]
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National Voters Day celebrated at Budget Accommodation Kokernag
KOKERNAG [Sheikh Nadeem] (KIMS) — A special ceremony was held today at Budget Accommodation, Kokernag, to celebrate National Voters Day. The event was marked by all employees taking the National Voters Day pledge under the guidance of SDM Kokernag, Suhail Ah Lone, and Tehsildar Kokernag, Sheikh Anshar Hussain. This act of collective participation highlighted their […]
Indian Army celebrated National Tourism Day at Dawar Gurez
GUREZ (KIMS) — The Indian Army celebrated National Tourism Day with great enthusiasm in Dawar, Gurez, marking a significant effort to promote tourism in the region. The event saw the participation of Mr. Ghulam Nabi, President of the Hotel Association, along with several other hotel owners, local residents, and schoolchildren. Their active involvement highlighted the […]
Cold conditions intensify in Kashmir, MeT predicts dry weather till end of month
SRINAGAR — Cold conditions intensified in Kashmir, with the minimum temperature dipping on Saturday and the Met office predicting mostly dry weather till the end of the month, officials said. Night temperatures dropped further across the Kashmir valley as the cold tightened its grip, they said. The minimum temperature in Srinagar settled at minus 4.1 […]
Three drug peddlers arrested in Pulwama; charas, contraband substances seized
PULWAMA (KIMS) — While continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested three drug peddlers in Pulwama district of South Kashmir on Saturday and recovered psychotropic substances from their possession. “Three drug peddlers identified as Syed Adil, son of Syed Showkat of Gundipora Pulwama, Aqib […]
Trial run of Vande Bharat train from Katra to Srinagar conducted successfully
SRINAGAR — Years of hard work and dedication, and some engineering marvels later, the dream of Kashmir to be connected by rail finally came to fruition after a specially-designed Vande Bharat Express train arrived in the city on Saturday, completing its trial run. The train, on its maiden trial run, arrived at Srinagar station in […]
Specially designed Vande Bharat Express train for Kashmir arrives in Jammu
JAMMU — Specially designed to operate seamlessly in Jammu and Kashmir’s challenging winter conditions, the Vande Bharat Express train arrived in Jammu with a large number of people aspiring to experience a dream travel to Kashmir. The Jammu railway station on Friday echoed with a unique announcement which said “Yatrigan kripya dhyan dein, Vande Bharat […]
Srinagar Police destroys 121 kilograms of seized narcotic substances
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — As part of the nationwide campaign initiated by the Hon’ble Home Minister of India, the Drug Disposal Committee of District Srinagar has destroyed 121 kilograms of seized narcotic substances. These drugs were confiscated in connection with multiple FIRs registered across Srinagar. The destruction process was carried out after obtaining the necessary orders […]
Drones, spotters in place for smooth conduct of Republic-Day functions: IGP
SRINAGAR — Multi-tier security arrangements, including drones and spotters, are in place to ensure a smooth conduct of the Republic-Day functions in Kashmir, the valley’s top cop, V K Birdi, said here on Friday. “Proper and secure arrangements have been made for those who want to participate in the function,” the inspector general of police […]
Officials issue advisory warning people of forest fire in Kashmir in next 7 days
SRINAGAR — Authorities in Kashmir have issued an advisory, warning people about the high risk of forest fire over the next seven days. In a letter issued by the office of the Kashmir divisional commissioner, deputy commissioners of all 10 districts of the valley have been directed to make people living in fire-prone areas aware […]