SRINAGAR — The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday criticised reports that train passengers travelling to and from Kashmir are required to mandatorily deboard at Katra due to security concerns, calling the move a needless inconvenience to the people. The party described the decision as an unnecessary burden on the people of the valley and […]
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Six drug peddlers arrested in Anantnag, Sopore; psychotropic substances seized
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — As part of its ongoing drive against drug trafficking, Police achieved major successes by arresting six drug peddlers in Anantnag and Sopore and recovered psychotropic substances from their possession. “In Anantnag, during Naka checking at Halmulla Sangam, a vehicle (Wagon-R) bearing registration number JK01M-4136 with three persons identified as Javid Ahmad Sheikh, […]
CM launches J&K RTI Online Portal to simplify citizen access to information
JAMMU (KIMS) — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today launched the Jammu & Kashmir Right to Information (RTI) Online Portal at the Civil Secretariat, marking a significant step towards enhancing transparency and accountability in governance. The launch event was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Cabinet Ministers Sakeena Itoo, Javed Ahmad Rana, and Javed […]
Intense cold wave sweeps J&K; further drop in night temperatures likely
SRINAGAR — A cold wave continued to sweep across Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as Srinagar recorded minus 4.3 and Pahalgam minus 10 degrees celsius as the minimum temperature on Friday. The MeT department officials said that the cold wave continued across J&K and due to a clear night sky, the minimum temperature can drop further. […]
J&K’s electricity given to Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh by LG: Farooq Abdullah
KATHUA — National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the administration, alleging that Jammu and Kashmir’s electricity has been diverted to Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, leaving the people of the Union Territory to suffer. Abdullah reiterated the demand for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s […]
CM chairs high-level meeting, reviews functioning of govt departments
JAMMU (KIMS) — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today held a comprehensive review of the functioning of all government departments in a high-level meeting held here at Civil Secretariat. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, Cabinet Ministers Javid Ahmad Rana, Sakeena Itoo, and Javid Ahmad Dar, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir […]
Three militant associates arrested in Kulgam; arms, ammunition recovered
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday arrested three associates of militant outfit LeT/TRF in Kulgam district of South Kashmir and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession. “During the investigation of case FIR Number 02/2025 under section 13, 18 and 39 of UAPA of Police Station Qaimoh, Jammu and Kashmir Police along […]
ADGP Law and Order Vijay Kumar transferred to Delhi Segment of AGMUT Cadre
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a major move, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has transferred Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Law and Order, Vijay Kumar, from Jammu and Kashmir to the Delhi Segment of the AGMUT Cadre. In an official order, the MHA stated, “Vijay Kumar, a 1997-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, is […]
LG chairs high-level meet to review implementation of three New Criminal Laws
JAMMU (KIMS) — Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting to review the implementation of Three New Criminal Laws- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, in the UT of Jammu Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary, Shri Atal Dulloo; DGP, Shri Nalin […]
Want to work with Delhi to resolve J&K problems; INDIA bloc permanent: Farooq Abdullah
JAMMU — National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said his party does not intend to “fight” New Delhi to collaborate with the central government to address the pressing issues of Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing concerns about the unity within the INDIA bloc, Abdullah said the alliance is not just about contesting elections, but it […]








