SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday lashed out at sections of the local media, accusing them of “cowardice” and “selling out” for allegedly downplaying the detention of elected representatives in Jammu and Kashmir on the anniversary of Martyrs’ Day. “Take a look at our local newspapers – both from […]
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Martyrs’ Day: Restrictions in Srinagar, J&K leaders placed under house arrest; CM reacts
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Authorities in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, imposed restrictions and denied permission to visit the Martyrs’ Graveyard in Nowhatta on the anniversary of July 13. In a post on X, Srinagar Police said the district administration has denied permission to all applicants intending to proceed towards Khawaja Bazar, Nowhatta, […]
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq barred from Friday sermon at Jamia Masjid, placed under house arrest ahead of July 13 Martyrs’ Day
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said on Friday that he was disallowed from offering prayers at Jamia Masjid and was placed under house arrest by authorities, fearing he might mention the martyrs of July 13, 1931, in his Friday sermon. In a post on X, Mirwaiz said, “Disallowed to go to […]
WCA Organizes Seminar on Plural Culture and Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra
ANANTNAG — A thought-provoking seminar titled “Understanding Plural Culture in Kashmir and Dynamics of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra” held at Govt Women’s College Anantnag. The event was jointly organized by the Debates and Seminars Committee in collaboration with the Talent Search Committee of the college. The seminar, conducted in the college’s conference hall, began with […]
Private colleges affiliated with Kashmir University to observe 10-day summer break from June 25
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In view of the ongoing heatwave, the private colleges affiliated with University of Kashmir shall observe 10-day summer vacation, starting from June 25, 2025. According to an official communiqué, all the Private Colleges affiliated with the University of Kashmir falling in Kashmir Division shall observe Summer Break from June 25 to July […]
ACB Arrests Geology & Mining official for accepting bribe in Ganderbal
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a case against an official of the Geology and Mining Department in Ganderbal for allegedly demanding a bribe. According to a written complaint received by the ACB, the accused official, identified as Gh. Mustafa (D.H), in-charge of the area, allegedly demanded a bribe […]
19 mega road, tunnel projects worth ₹10,637 crore approved in J&K; LG expresses gratitude to PM, Gadkari
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a major infrastructure push for Jammu and Kashmir, the Central Government has approved 19 mega road and tunnel projects worth ₹10,637 crore. The announcement was made by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in a post on X, where he expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Road Transport […]
Govt announces 10-day summer break for Government Degree Colleges in Kashmir from June 24
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In view of the ongoing heatwave, the government has announced a 10-day summer vacation for all Government Degree Colleges in the Kashmir Valley, starting from June 24, 2025. According to an official communiqué, all the Government Degree Colleges of Kashmir Division shall observe summer vacation from June 24 to July 3, 2025. […]
Amid heatwave, Government announces 15-day Summer break for schools in Kashmir
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In view of the ongoing heatwave, the government has announced a 15-day summer vacation for all schools in the Kashmir Valley, starting from June 23, 2025. According to an official communiqué, all government and recognized private schools up to the higher secondary level in the Kashmir Division shall remain closed from June […]
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expresses deep concern over Gaza, Iran crisis; Appeals for peace, Urgent medical aid for Shabir Shah
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, while addressing the Friday congregation at Jama Masjid Srinagar, expressed grave concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. He called for urgent global efforts to de-escalate tensions and resolve conflicts through dialogue rather than military aggression. Mirwaiz said the situation […]