SRINAGAR — Showcasing innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, over 200 students from Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday displayed innovative projects aimed at addressing local challenges and offering their solutions. The students from across the valley showcased around 100 projects at an event ‘Pragaash 2024’ held at SKICC here. The event, organised by ‘Pi Jam Foundation’, supported […]
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NC MLA hits out at party MP for taking part in protests against reservation policy
SRINAGAR — In a sign of unease in the National Conference after its MP Aga Ruhullah joined a protest against the reservation policy, NC legislator Salman Sagar on Tuesday said he has hurt the party’s interests by providing a platform to its “enemies”. “What he (Aga Ruhullah) did was wrong. In my opinion, it should […]
Jal Shakti department issues advisory to prevent freezing, bursting of water pipes
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Chief Engineer Jal Shakti Department Kashmir today issued a public advisory to prevent freezing & bursting of water pipes in view of prevailing harsh winter conditions. “By following precautions & safety measures, freezing or bursting/leakage of the pipes can be prevented which will ensure a safe and healthy water supply during […]
Operations of two medical agencies stopped for violating conditions of license in Kulgam
KULGAM (KIMS) — In continuous efforts to achieve 100 percent transparency in sale and purchase of Scheduled Drug formulations, the Drug Control officials of Kulgam District today carried out surprise inspections at various locations of Kulgam. During the inspections, two Wholesale medical agencies were found violating the conditions of licenses and their discrepancies in the […]
Delhi court refuses to pass order on Engineer Rashid’s regular bail plea
NEW DELHI — A Delhi court on Tuesday refused to pass order on Jammu and Kashmir MP Rashid Engineer’s regular bail application in a terror-funding case. Additional sessions judge (ASJ) Chander Jit Singh dismissed the application filed by the accused seeking to pronounce order on the bail application. The judge said at the present stage […]
Srinagar police booked 156 persons in 94 NDPS cases since 1 January 2024
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Police in Srinagar has been conducting relentless crackdown against drug trafficking in the City with the aim to curb the menace of drugs and dismantle the infrastructure supporting drug trafficking. During the current year (2024), 94 cases under the NDPS Act have been registered in several Police Stations across the district and […]
Srinagar records season’s lowest max temperature, minimum drops to minus 6.6
SRINAGAR — Kashmir Valley froze on Tuesday as the minimum temperature fell to minus 6.6 while the maximum temperature was 2.8 a day earlier. The Meteorological (MeT) department officials said that the maximum temperature of 2.8 recorded on Monday in Srinagar is the lowest maximum recorded so far this season. The narrowing of the gap […]
IGP Kashmir chairs meeting of top officials, reviews security in valley
SRINAGAR — Kashmir’s top cop on Monday called for proactive measures for strengthening the security grid in the valley to overcome any challenges. IGP Kashmir Zone V K Birdi chaired a meeting of top officials of police and other security agencies here. He emphasised the need for proactive security measures for strengthening the security grid […]
CM chairs high-level meet to review power scenario in valley amid severe cold wave
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Amid the ongoing severe cold wave in the Kashmir Valley, which has disrupted power and water supply, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a high-level meeting to review the power scenario in Kashmir valley. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who has stationed himself in the valley to personally oversee crisis management during this challenging […]
Chief Minister meets students protesting against reservation policy
SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday assured a delegation of protesting students that the cabinet sub-committee formed to review the reservation policy in Jammu and Kashmir will submit its report within six months, according to student leaders. The students are protesting against the reservation policy in Jammu and Kashmir implemented after the abrogation […]









