SRINAGAR — Peoples’ Conference chief Sajad Lone Saturday alleged the district administration in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora had closed down a BPO call centre which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019. However, the administration of the north Kashmir district denied the charge, terming it as “baseless”. “The one and only Rural BPO […]
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CM holds first public interaction, discusses economic challenges, job concerns
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held his maiden public interaction on Saturday at his Public Services and Outreach Office which has been christened Raabita. He said the office has been established to provide a dedicated platform for addressing public grievances and for building a healthy relationship between the government and citizens. […]
Hope newly elected representatives maintain peace in region: Ex-Army commander
SRINAGAR — Former Corps Commander of the Army’s Chinar Corps, Lt Gen (retd) D P Pandey, on Saturday expressed hope that the newly elected representatives in Jammu and Kashmir would not let the hard-earned peace and stability in the Union Territory be jeopardised. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Kashmir Literature Festival at […]
Smile Foundation team visits Khanayar fire vctims, Provides relief and support
SRINAGAR [Farhan Kitab] (KIMS) — The Smile Foundation, a leading non-governmental organization dedicated to uplifting communities in need, took swift action to support the victims of the recent devastating fire in Khanayar. Chairperson Masrat Bano and President Sajjad Sholla led a compassionate delegation, accompanied by key team members Farhan Kitab, Tawheed Ahmad, and media representative […]
Five residential houses, three vehicles attached under NDPS Act in Anantnag
SRINAGAR [Raouf Dar] (KIMS) — In a significant operation against Drug trafficking and Narcotics-related crimes, Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached five five residential houses and three vehicles collectively valuing at ₹4.3 crores, under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in Anantnag district of South Kashmir on Saturday. “A single-storey residential house of […]
Slight respite from cold conditions in Kashmir, Srinagar records minus 2°C
SRINAGAR — There was some respite from the cold conditions in Kashmir on Saturday as the minimum temperature rose across the valley but continued to settle below the freezing point, officials said. The night temperature across Kashmir improved last night, even as the weather stations in the valley continued to experience sub-zero nights, they said. […]
BJP district president Srinagar visits Lati Mohalla Dal Lake, offers condolences to Nazir Ahmad Sofi’s family
SRINAGAR [Farhan Kitab] (KIMS) — In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity and support, BJP District President Srinagar, Ashok Bhat, visited Lati Mohalla Dal Lake today to offer condolences to the bereaved family of Nazir Ahmad Sofi. The visit reflects the party’s commitment to standing by the community during times of grief. During his visit, Ashok […]
Social activist Sabiya Bano calls for urgent relief and rehabilitation for Khanayar fire victims
SRINAGAR [Farhan Kitab] (KIMS) — In the wake of a devastating fire that swept through the Khanayar area of Srinagar, social political activist Sabiya Bano has stepped forward to demand immediate relief and rehabilitation for the affected families. The fire, which occurred on yesterday, has left numerous households in despair, and Bano is urging local […]
Panchayat official who ‘bullied’ Kashmiri shawl sellers suspended in Himachal
NEW DELHI — A woman panchayat official, who was caught on camera warning two shawl sellers from Kashmir against trading their wares in Himachal Pradesh, has been suspended for hurting religious sentiments, officials said on Friday. The panchayat samiti member from Jaisinghpur in Kangra district was earlier booked for “promoting disharmony” and “insulting religious sentiments”, […]
Minor boy mauled to death by leopard in Handwara village
SRINAGAR — In a tragic incident, a 2-year-old boy was mauled to death by a leopard in Sharhama village, Qalamabad, in North Kashmir’s Handwara on Friday evening. Quoting officials, Rising Kashmir reported that the young boy was playing outside his home in Sharhama when the leopard attacked him, leaving him severely injured. He was rushed […]









