SRINAGAR — A CRPF jawan allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle at a camp in Shivpora area of the city, officials said on Monday. Constable Nirmal Pal Singh shot himself with his service rifle inside the camp of 61 battalion CRPF, they said. The officials said that the jawan died on […]
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Militant killed in encounter at Sopore
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — A militant was killed in an encounter between security forces and militants in Rampora area of Sopore town in Baramulla district of North Kashmir on Saturday late evening. According to reports, the encounter broke out after a joint team of security forces, including the Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF, launched Cordon-and-Search-Operation […]
“We love J&K, they love Article 370”: PM Modi hits out at Congress
NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted that democracy has strengthened in Jammu and Kashmir and said terrorism has been curbed there since Article 370 was removed. PM Modi also hit out at the ruling National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir, without taking names and said, “…We love Jammu and Kashmir, they […]
ACB register FIR against Assistant Director for demanding and taking bribe in Srinagar
SRINAGAR — J&K ACB registered FIR against Ms. Shabnam Mir, the then Assistant Director employment, for demanding and taking bribe from Himalayan motors Tengpora, bypass Srinagar for recommending their vehicles under Mumkin scheme. A verification was conducted by Jammu and Kashmir Anti corruption Bureau to look into the allegations that Ms. Shabnam Arif Mir, Assistant […]
NC appoints Showkat Ahamd Mir as new provincial president for Kashmir
SRINAGAR — The National Conference on Saturday appointed Showkat Ahamd Mir as the new provincial president for Kashmir. Mir, who was earlier provincial secretary, will be the new provincial president of the Kashmir unit, the ruling party said in a statement. Mir will take over from Nasir Aslam Wani, who has been appointed as advisor […]
“Decision Centre took on August 5 2019, not acceptable by people of J&K”: Farooq Abdullah
SRINAGAR — National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah said that the decision taken by the Central Government in 2019 to revoke Article 370 was not acceptable to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and that there would be a day when the people here would “get their respect back.” Following the ruckus that has erupted […]
Two teenagers injured after being stabbed during group clash in Bemina, hospitalized
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — At least two teenagers were injured during a clash between two groups in Bemina area of Srinagar on Friday. According to reports, the clash erupted between two groups in Hamdania Colony, Bemina ovr an unsolved issue. During the clash, two persons were injured after being stabbed with a sharp-edged weapon. The injured […]
Kashmiri entrepreneur Mutahir Showkat publishes ‘Nooruk Safar,’ a story of youth, faith, and resilience
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Kashmiri author and young entrepreneur Mutahir Showkat has released his second book, ‘Nooruk Safar’, which delves into the lives and challenges of young people in Kashmir. This new work explores friendship, love, faith, and the struggle to find one’s path in difficult times. In ‘Nooruk Safar’, a young boy from Kashmir navigates […]
SKT&C commends EHSAAS Foundation’s relief efforts for Jammu tragedy victims, urges community support
SRINAGAR (KIMS) The Shah Re Khass Traders and Chambers (SKT&C) commends the EHSAAS Foundation for setting up a humanitarian camp at Bohri Kadal Chowk to support the victims of the recent tragedy in Jammu. These families, primarily from the Pandit community, face significant challenges in the wake of the tragedy, and SKT&C applauds the EHSAAS […]
Wanted to become militant after “tortured and humiliated” by Army officer: NC MLA
SRINAGAR — National Conference MLA Qaiser Jamshaid Lone on Friday said he wanted to become a militant after he was “tortured and humiliated” by an army officer during a crackdown when he was a teenager but a senior officer’s action restored his faith in the system. The senior army officer spoke to him and then […]









