SRINAGAR — J&K Police on Saturday conducted a comprehensive inspection of SIM card vendors in several districts of Kashmir to prevent their misuse and ensure strict compliance with the established regulations, officials said. The drives were carried out in Srinagar, Ganderbal, Anantnag, Budgam, Pulwama, Shopian and Bandipora districts of the Valley, a police spokesman said. […]
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NC dismisses as ‘unfounded’ Mehbooba Mufti’s claims of ration card cancellations
SRINAGAR — The National Conference on Saturday dismissed Mehbooba Mufti’s claims that ration cards of thousands of people below the poverty line were cancelled as “unfounded” and a “desperate ploy” to stay in the spotlight. In a statement, the party’s chief spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq said such “baseless accusations” had no place in the realm of […]
Militant associate apprehended along with arms and ammunition in Bandipora
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Security forces apprehended a militant associate along with arms and ammunition in the Nadihal area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora on Saturday evening. “A joint checkpoint was set up by the Bandipora Police, CRPF and Army’s 14 RR at Nadihal when they noticed a person moving suspiciously. Upon being challenged, the suspect attempted […]
NIA chargesheets two accused in Hizb arms & explosives seizure case
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday said that it has chargesheeted two accused in a J&K arms and explosives seizure case linked with the banned terrorist organisation Hizb-ul-Mujahideeen (HM). The chargesheet has been filed before the NIA Special Court, Jammu, against Waheed Ul Zahoor, the driver of the vehicle from which […]
Srinagar Police launches drive to prevent misuse of SIM cards
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In an effort to prevent the misuse of SIM cards and ensure compliance with established regulations, District Police Srinagar has initiated a comprehensive drive for inspection of SIM card vendors. This initiative aims to ensure that SIM cards are issued strictly in accordance with the prescribed rules and guidelines. Special teams from […]
Cyber Police recovers ₹11,09,565 in online financial frauds in Kulgam, stolen mobile-phones recovered
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — During the current year, multiple applications and reports were received from the general public about missing/stolen of their mobile phones by Cyber Cell of J&K Police in Kulgam. “Acting upon these applications and reports, a special and dedicated team of Cyber Cell Kulgam under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Kulgam recovered 30 […]
Proposed GST hike for Kashmiri shawl will finish craft: Mehbooba Mufti
SRINAGAR — PDP supremo Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said the proposed increase in GST for Kashmiri shawl would finish the craft and appealed to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to address the issue. She also alleged that the Centre was trying to make the people of Jammu and Kashmir dependent solely on tourism. […]
Reports of proposed revision of tax slab for Kashmiri handicrafts cause of concern: Sajad Lone
SRINAGAR — People’s Conference chief Sajad Lone Friday expressed concern over the reports of proposed revision of tax slab for Kashmiri handicrafts, saying the move would deal a big blow to the industry. However, the Jammu and Kashmir government said it has already taken up the matter with the Union Ministry for Commerce and Industry, […]
Cancellation of 1.27 lakh ration cards in J&K ‘unwarranted and cruel’: Iltija Mufti
SRINAGAR — The Peoples’ Democratic Party on Friday said the cancellation of more than 1.27 lakh ration cards in Jammu and Kashmir was “unwarranted and cruel”, and asked the government to revisit the move. In a post on X, party leader Iltija Mufti said the ration card holders were people living below the poverty line […]
ITMS is fine, but where are parking slots in markets across Srinagar: KTA to admin
SRINAGAR [Farhan Kitab] (KIMS) — The Kashmir Trade Alliance (KTA) has expressed support for the recently implemented Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) while simultaneously highlighting critical concerns about the lack of parking facilities across Srinagar’s commercial areas. KTA President Aijaz Shahdhar welcomed the administration’s efforts to improve traffic management but emphasized the pressing challenges faced […]









