SRINAGAR — The residents of Kashmir are going back to traditional ways of coping with the intense cold wave conditions as frequent and unscheduled power cuts have rendered modern heating gadgets useless. Kashmir is witnessing Chilla-i-Kalan, the 40-day harshest winter period. Srinagar city witnessed the coldest night in 33 years as the minimum dipped to […]
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People of Kashmir suffering due to power cuts amid plunging temperatures: Sajad Lone
SRINAGAR — Peoples’ Conference chief Sajad Lone Saturday expressed concern over erratic power supply in Kashmir, saying consistent supply is a must as the cold season intensifies. “With temperatures plunging to record low levels, electricity outages are creating their own records. Electricity supply is at its elusive best. And when and if electricity supply is […]
No proposal or discussion to increase GST on Pashmina shawls: Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday said there was no proposal or discussion in the GST council to increase tax on Pashmina shawls, and the speculation over it was “ill-informed commentary.” “Contrary to media speculation & some ill informed commentary there was no proposal or discussion to increase VAT on Pashmina […]
J&K Police inspects vendors to curb misuse of SIM cards in Valley
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. […]
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. […]









