SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Saturday forecast light to moderate rain and snowfall at many places of Jammu and Kashmir till February 3. The higher reaches of the Union Territory including Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Peer Ki Gali, Sinthan Top, Razdan Pass, Zojila Pass etc received light snowfall during the last 24 hours. “There […]
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Embracing Tradition: The Kangiri Legacy in Okai
SRINAGAR [Mutahira Yaseen] (KIMS) — Exploring into the heart of South Kashmir, we delve into the unique cultural tapestry of Okai Village, where tradition and warmth are intricately intertwined. This village is known for crafting approximately 5000 kangiris daily. In the heart of Kashmir, the kangiri isn’t just a means of staying warm; it’s a […]
Baramulla man involved in disturbance of Law & Order booked under PSA
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — A man has been booked under Public Safety Act (PSA) in Baramulla district of North Kashmir for his involvement in disturbance of law and order, Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Saturday. The Jammu and Kashmir Police in Baramulla district in a press release said, While acting tough against anti-national elements, a […]
Light rain, snow in J&K from Jan 26: MeT
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Friday forecast light rain and snowfall in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir from January 26. “The weather will continue to remain dry in Jammu and Kashmir till January 24 with generally cloudy weather on the evening of January 20,” an official of the Meteorological Department […]
KPDCL to increase power curtailment by 2 to 2.5 hours
SRINAGAR — The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) Thursday said it will temporarily increase power curtailment by 2 to 2.5 hours in view of drastic reduction in power generation amidst the prolonged spell in the Valley. The KPDCL however, said that it will revert back to previous curtailment once the sufficient power is restored. […]
Residential property of militant associate attached in Anantnag: Police
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — While continuing its crackdown on militant ecosystem, harbouring militants and providing logistic support to them, the Jammu and Kashmir Police attached a residential property in Anantnag district of South Kashmir on Thursday. The residential property belonging to Ab Salam Rather, son of Mohd Ramzan Rather was attached along with concerned Executive Magistrate […]
Eyewitness identifies Yasin Malik as shooter behind killing of 4 IAF men
JAMMU — A crucial eyewitness in a special CBI court on Thursday identified JKLF chief Yasin Malik as the main shooter firing at Indian Air Force personnel in Srinagar in 1990. Four IAF personnel, including a squadron leader, were killed and 22 injured on January 25, 1990, at Rawalpora on the outskirts of Srinagar. Rajwar […]
Centre orders inquiry into Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry
SRINAGAR — The Centre has ordered an inquiry into the affairs of Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI). Officials said that the central government and the director general of corporate affairs (DGCA) have directed the registrar of companies, Srinagar to conduct an inquiry into the affairs of KCCI. A notice signed by Syed Haamid […]
Kashmir in shiver & shock without snow, Jammu temperature improves
SRINAGAR — Temperature improved in Jammu on Thursday while dry cold became more intense in Kashmir with no prospect of snowfall during the next seven days. The Meteorological (MeT) department said that there would be no major change in weather in J&K during the next seven days. Temperature improved in Jammu on Thursday as the […]
Dry spell triggers massive forest fire in Kulgam
SRINAGAR — The ongoing dry spell has triggered a massive bushfire in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district while two of the forest department employees have sustained injuries during a fire-fighting operation on Wednesday, an official said. An official said, the persistent dry spell and drought-like conditions have led to forest fires in Khull, Chimmer, Banimulla, and […]








