PULWAMA — A youth from south Kashmir’s Pulwama district has secured a position as a pilot in Air India. Raja Shahzaib Raza from Panner Jagir, Tral, is the first pilot from his area. Speaking to the news agency Kashmir News Observer, his father Raja Ishtiyaq Hussian, a retired Executive Engineer, shared the journey of his […]
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LG Sinha appoints Registrar, Other Positions in Kashmir University
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Mr. Manoj Sinha on Monday appointed registrar and various other positions in the University of Kashmir. Sinha, who is also the Chancellor of the University appointed Dr. Naseer Iqbal as the Registrar of the University. Besides Registrar, Sinha also appointed Dr. Fayaz Ahmad Loan as […]
Minor girl dies, four others injured in Sangam road accident
SRINAGAR — A four-year-old girl died while four others were injured in a road accident at Donipora, Sangam area of Bijbehara in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said. An official said that an accident took place at Donipora old NHW between vehicle (Thar) bearing registration number JK05-8889 and a truck bearing registration JK22-9011 resulting in […]
MeT forecasts dry weather in J&K till Feb 14
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Monday forecast dry weather in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir till February 14. Many places of the Union Territory received light to moderate rain and snowfall during the last 24 hours. An official of the Meteorological Department said, “The weather is expected to remain partly […]
Kashmir’s Electricity Crisis: Dr. Amir Rashid Wani calls for immediate action
SRINAGAR [Danish Naseer] (KIMS) — Dr. Amir Rashid Wani, a notable Peace Socio-Political Activist and Chairman of Mooj Kasheer Welfare Trust, has voiced serious concerns regarding the worsening electricity situation in the Kashmir Division. His statement addresses the persistent issue of unplanned power cuts, exacerbated by the harsh winter conditions, and highlights the gap between […]
MeT forecasts light snowfall over isolated higher reaches till Feb 5
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Sunday forecast partly to generally cloudy weather with chances of light snowfall over isolated higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir till February 5. The Kashmir division received light snowfall while plains of Jammu division received light to moderate rainfall and middle and higher reaches received light to […]
Police observes 2-minute silence across Kashmir to pay respect to National freedom fighters
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a solemn tribute to the brave hearts & paying respect and honour to the ultimate sacrifice of our National freedom fighters, two-minutes silence was observed in all Police establishments across Kashmir valley. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Birdi, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Police Control Room (PCR), Kashmir […]
IGP Kashmir flags off 1st batch of students for Bharat Darshan Tour
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The J&K Police, in a bid to foster national integration and cultural exchange, has undertaken a commendable initiative by organizing Bharat Darshan tour for students. This initiative aims to provide students with an opportunity to explore the diverse cultural heritage and historical significance of various parts of India. The Inspector General of […]
Two persons booked under PSA in Baramulla, shifted to Kot Balwal Jail Jammu
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Two persons have been booked under Public Safety Act (PSA) in Baramulla district of North Kashmir for their involvement in disturbance of law and order, Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Monday. The Jammu and Kashmir Police in Baramulla district in a press release said, “While acting tough against anti-national elements, two […]
Kashmir’s Winter Blues: No Snowfall Paints a Bleak Picture
SRINAGAR [Mutahira Yaseen] (KIMS) — In the heart of Kashmir, where snow, or “sheen,” is an inseparable part of the cultural tapestry, a disconcerting transformation is underway. Recent years have borne witness to a dramatic shift – winters devoid of the familiar blanket of snow, a poignant manifestation of the global climate crisis. This visual […]









