SRINAGAR — PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said there was a growing intolerance in the country and urged Jammu and Kashmir chief minister to send a ministerial team to different states to ensure safety of Kashmiris there in the wake of the harassment incidents. “The intolerance in the entire country has increased. Lynchings are […]
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NoorKash Foundation receives Certificate of Appreciation at RED DROP Foundation Day event
SRINAGAR, Sheikh Nadeem (KIMS) — NoorKash Foundation received a Certificate of Appreciation during the Foundation Day celebrations of RED DROP – A Unit of Blood Donors, held at Paras Hospital, Dalgate on December 25, 2025. The event marked the successful organisation of a blood donation camp conducted with the support of Paras Health, Rotary Club […]
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq placed under house arrest, prevented from Friday prayers, calendar launch at Jamia Masjid
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday said he was placed under house arrest by the authorities and prevented from offering congregational Friday prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar. In a post on X, the Mirwaiz Manzil, the office of the Mirwaiz, said that Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was also barred from attending […]
Bajrang Dal leader who assaulted Kashmiri shawl seller in Uttarakhand arrested
SRINAGAR — The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) today said that an FIR has been registered and all the accused Bajrang Dal leaders and workers who thrashed a Kashmiri shawl seller in Kashipur, Uttarakhand, have been arrested. The Association welcomed the swift action taken by the Uttarakhand Police in the matter. National Convenor of […]
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq removes ‘Chairman Hurriyat Conference’ from X bio, terms it Hobson’s choice
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday removed the designation of Chairman, All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), from his bio on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), describing the move as a Hobson’s choice. The All Parties Hurriyat Conference, an alliance of Kashmiri separatist groups formed in 1993 was banned by the Government of […]
Decision to import apples from New Zealand could harm Kashmiri growers: NC
SRINAGAR — The ruling National Conference on Thursday appealed to the Centre to review its decision to import apples under the new trade agreement with New Zealand, warning that such a move could seriously harm the Kashmiri apple industry. In a statement, National Conference state spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar said the import of foreign apples […]
J&K leaders demand strict action after Kashmiri trader ‘assaulted’ in Uttarakhand
SRINAGAR — Political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday expressed concern over the reports of assault on a Kashmiri trader in Uttarakhand, and urged the state administration to take legal action against the perpetrators. National Conference (NC) Lok Sabha MP Ruhullah Mehdi said coercing any citizen to prove patriotism through compelled speech violates constitutional […]
Kashmiri shawl vendor assaulted in Uttarakhand’s Kashipur, ‘attackers’ post video online
DEHRADUN — Kashmiri shawl vendor was assaulted by a group allegedly associated with a right-wing group in Uttarakhand’s Kashipur Monday. The incident came to light after a man named Ankur Singh posted a video on his Instagram page showing him beating up Bilal Ganie of Kupwara while asking him to chant “Bharat Mata ki jai”. […]
Man assaults elderly father in Tangmarg; accused detained after video goes viral
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Police on Thursday detained a man for allegedly assaulting his elderly father in Tangmarg area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district after a video of the incident went viral on social media. Police said they have taken cognizance of the video circulating on social media showing an individual assaulting an elderly man, reportedly […]
Christmas celebrated with decked-up churches in Kashmir; people pray for peace, prosperity
SRINAGAR — Churches across Kashmir were decked up as Christians in the valley celebrated Christmas on Thursday with religious fervour, and held special prayers for peace and prosperity for the people. The biggest mass gathered at the Holy Family Catholic Church at Maulana Azad Road here, where the members of the Christian community held special […]









