SHOPIAN (KIMS) — Apni Party held a Public Outreach Programme at Narvani, Imamsahab Shopian which was presided by DDC Vice-Chairman and Party General Secretary Youth Wing Irfan Manhas. Manhas was warmly welcomed by the locals as they gave him rousing reception. Irfan Manhas spoke on the said ocassion where he laid emphasis on empowerment of […]
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Consultations going on for change of rules on identifying Fake News: Kiren Rijiju
SRINAGAR — Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said amendments to the rules for determining fake news, false news and misrepresentation have been put through a consultation process, but need a lot of deliberations before being enforced. “We are looking towards making certain amendments in the entire election process. I cannot give any commitment […]
Zojila Tunnel project to be completed by December 2026
SRINAGAR — The work on the strategic Zojila tunnel – an all-weather connection between the Kashmir valley and the Ladakh region — is going on at a rapid pace and over 40 % of the drilling has been completed, the construction company said on Sunday. The company said it is hopeful of completing the project […]
Around 2.82 lakh Passport applications cleared, 805 rejected in past 3 years: J&K Police
SRINAGAR — Around 2.82 lakh passport verification applications were cleared and only 805 rejected in the past three years, Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Saturday as it defended “deep vetting” of activities of several sections, including politicians and scribes, noting it was needed to curb “anti-India propaganda machinery”. It said the current initiatives taken […]
Speedy vehicle hits motorcycle in Kulgam, one dead
KULGAM — One person died while two others were injured after a speedy vehicle hits a motorcycle in Khur Batpora area of Kulgam district in South Kashmir. Quoting an official, news agency KNO reported that the accident took place on Saturday evening when a speedy vehicle hit a motorcycle in Khur Batpora area of the […]
DDC member resigned from Azad-led DPAP
SRINAGAR — A District Development Council (DDC) member has resigned from Ghulam Nabi Azad-led Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday. Anayat Ullah Rather, a District Development Council (DDC) member of Frisal area of Kulgam district has resigned from the basic membership of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), news […]
Dry, sunny weather to continue in Jammu and Kashmir: MeT
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Dry and sunny weather will continue in Jammu and Kashmir for the next 24 hours, the Meteorological Department said on Sunday. The weather was dry and sunny in the Union Territory during the last 24 hours. An official of the Meteorological Department said, Dry, sunny weather is expected to continue in J&K […]
AAC organises event to commemorate martyrs of Badr, 56th death anniversary of Muhajir-e-Millat
SRINAGAR — On the occasion of the 56th passing away anniversary of Muhajir-e-Millat Mufassir-e-Qur’an Mirwaiz Mouulana Muhammad Yusuf Shah (RA), Awami Action Committee (AAC) on Saturday organised a prayer meeting at the historic Central Jama Masjid, Srinagar. However, the AAC Chairman Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq could not participate due to his continuous detention. […]
Once hub of genuine handicrafts, ‘Kashmir Haat’ now lies in shambles
SRINAGAR — Kashmir Haat, which was built here nearly six decades ago to provide a marketing platform to the people associated with handicrafts including artisans today lies in shambles with most of the shopkeepers ruing lack of customer footfall. The shopkeepers claim the all-time high number of tourists that visited Kashmir last year did not […]
Sunny weather to continue in Jammu and Kashmir: MeT
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department on Saturday forecast dry and sunny weather in Jammu and Kashmir for next 24 hours. The weather was dry and sunny in the Union Territory during last 24 hours. An official of the Meteorological Department said, Dry, sunny weather is expected to continue in J&K during the next 24 […]