SRINAGAR — National Conference (NC) MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi Saturday hit out at Jammu and Kashmir Police for removing anti-alcohol hoardings in Srinagar, saying the cops should not behave like a “colonial power”. Traders had on Friday put the hoardings outside their establishments, saying they welcome tourists with open arms but urge them not […]
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J&K Police registers first-ever electronic FIR via WhatsApp in Handwara
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday registered its first-ever electronic First Information Report (e-FIR) following a complaint lodged via WhatsApp in North Kashmir’s Handwara. In a ground-breaking move towards digital policing, Police Station Vilgam in Handwara has registered its first electronic First Information Report (e-FIR) following a complaint lodged via WhatsApp. The […]
PDP launches signature campaign to garner support for complete ban on liquor
SRINAGAR — People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Saturday launched a signature campaign here to garner support for a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir. The signature campaign, aimed to garner support for a bill proposed by the party MLA Mir Mohammad Fayaz that seeks a complete ban on liquor in the union territory, was […]
Investments in J&K must have land investment safeguards, create jobs for local youth: CM
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today here attended the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Jammu & Kashmir Annual Session-2025 titled “AMAZING J&K: Aspiring For New Growth Goals”. The event, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) J&K Council, brought together business leaders, industrialists, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders to discuss strategic actions to […]
Srinagar traders appeal tourists to not consume alcohol during Kashmir visit
SRINAGAR — A traders association in Srinagar’s historic Lal Chowk on Friday put out an appeal to the tourists to not consume alcohol or drugs and avoid smoking and spitting on the roads during their visit to Kashmir. A large signboard was put up near the Clock Tower in Lal Chowk by the local traders […]
People gave us five years, will live up to their expectations: Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said his government would make attempts to live up to the expectations of the people but all issues cannot be addressed in one go. “I know people have expectations (from us) and it will be our endeavour to live up to those. But you […]
CRPF flags off ‘Bharat Darshan’ study tour for 20 Kashmiri youths
SRINAGAR — The CRPF on Friday flagged off a ‘Bharat Darshan’ study tour of 20 Kashmiri youths from the Budgam district as part of its civic action programme aiming to help them appreciate India’s unity in diversity. As part of the Civic Action Programme of the CRPF, commanding officer (CO) of the 43 Batalion R […]
Police, CRPF conduct mock drill at Bijbehara railway station
ANANTNAG (KIMS) — In a proactive initiative to enhance security preparedness and ensure Public safety, Anantnag Police, in collaboration with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), conducted a comprehensive mock drill today at Bijbehara Railway Station. The exercise simulated real-life emergency scenarios, including potential security threats, to assess the response and coordination of security forces. […]
Property of drug peddler worth lakhs attached under NDPS Act in Srinagar
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police attached a movable property of a drug peddler under NDPS Act in Srinagar district of Kashmir valley on Friday. Jammu and Kashmir Police attached a vehicle, valued at approximately ₹1.5 lakhs of Javid Ahmad Wani, son of Ali Mohammad, resident of Gasoo Hazratbal. Gasoo is involved in case […]
SC directs Yasin Malik to virtually appear in Jammu court from Tihar on March 7
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court on Friday directed jailed JKLF chief Yasin Malik to appear in a Jammu court from Tihar Jail through video-conferencing on March 27. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan noted that the Jammu sessions court was “well-equipped” with the video-conferencing system enabling the virtual examination. The […]










