SRINAGAR (KIMS) — A local militant was killed in an encounter between security forces and militants in Dachigam area of Srinagar district in Central Kashmir on Tuesday. According to reports, the encounter broke out after a joint team of security forces, including the J&K Police and CRPF, launched Cordon-and-Search-Operation (CASO) in the upper reaches of […]
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Abducted Kupwara woman recovered from Rajasthan, accused arrested: Police
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a significant event, police in Kupwara successfully recovered an abducted woman and apprehended the accused from Rajasthan following a swift and diligent investigation into a kidnapping case reported earlier this month. “On November 20, 2024, Police Post Bazaar received a written complaint from one Manzoor Ahmad Mir son of Ghulam Hassan […]
DSEK proposes winter vacation in phased manner from December 9 in Kashmir
SRINAGAR — The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has proposed winter vacations in a phased manner from the second week of December for Kashmir schools and winter zone schools of Jammu. As per the proposal submitted by the DSEK, the winter vacation for classes up to 2nd primary has been proposed from December 9 […]
Four drug peddlers arrested in Srinagar, Kulgam; psychotropic substance seized
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — While continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested four drug peddlers in Srinagar and Kulgam districts on Tuesday and recovered 13 bottles of Codeine Phosphate and 250 grams of Poppy Straw like substance from their possession. “A vehicle (Venue) bearing Registration Number […]
Police attaches property of notorious drug peddler worth Rs 30 Lacs in Awantipora
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police attached a residential property valuing approximately Rs 30 Lacs of a notorious drug peddler in Awantipora area of Pulwama district in South Kashmir on Tuesday. Jammu and Kashmir Police attached a single-story concrete residential house valuing approximately RS 30 Lacs as per market value under section 68-F of […]
Srinagar records 1.8 degrees Celsius as night temperature rises in Kashmir
SRINAGAR — A rise in the minimum temperature across most parts of Kashmir on Tuesday provided relief from the cold, as the MeT department forecast mainly dry weather in the coming days, officials said. Srinagar and most other areas, except for Gulmarg, experienced warmer nights with minimum temperatures improved, they said. The night temperature in […]
Uber Shikara a testament to creative ways technology can enhance our cultural heritage: LG
JAMMU — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha congratulated all stakeholders of the tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir on the launch of Uber Shikara services in Srinagar, describing it as a testament to the creative ways technology can enhance cultural heritage. “The launch of Uber Shikara services will provide visitors with a seamless way to experience […]
Uber rolls out Asia’s first water transport service in India with shikara bookings on its app
SRINAGAR — Tourists visiting the iconic Dal Lake will now enjoy a hassle-free travel experience with the launch of Uber’s first water transport service in Asia, aptly named ‘Uber Shikara’. This innovative initiative aims to combine technology with tradition, allowing travellers to pre-book shikara rides through the popular ride-hailing app. The service was launched by […]
Police attaches property worth Rs 5 crores under UAPA Act in Anantnag
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a major operation, Jammu and Kashmir Police attached a residential property worth ₹5 crores under Section 25 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 in Anantnag district of South Kashmir on Monday. The Jammu and Kashmir Police attached a double-storey residential property along with 1 kanal and 10 marlas of land […]
Fearing loss of land, farmers oppose proposed Anantnag-Pahalgam railway line
SRINAGAR — A group of farmers in Anantnag district have appealed to the Jammu and Kashmir government to drop plans to build a railway line connecting the south Kashmir district headquarters with Pahalgam, which also serves as the base camp for the annual Amarnath Yatra. “Hundreds of acres of agricultural land will turn barren if […]









