JAMMU — The family members of three men killed in a ‘staged’ encounter in Amshipora village of Shopian district in South Kashmir in July 2020 have dubbed as ‘grave injustice’ the suspension of the life sentence of the Army captain and the grant of bail to him in the case. As the news of the […]
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Amshipora Fake Encounter: Convicted Army captain’s life sentence suspended, granted conditional bail
NEW DELHI — The armed forces tribunal here has suspended the life sentence of an Army captain who was found guilty of killing three men in a “staged” encounter in Amshipora village of Shopian district in South Kashmir in July 2020. The tribunal also granted conditional bail to Captain Bhoopendra Singh and directed him to […]
Dry weather in J&K till November 22: MeT
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Sunday forecast dry weather in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir till November 22nd. An official of the Meteorological Department (MeT) said, “Currently, the weather is mainly clear at most places of Jammu and Kashmir.” “Generally dry weather is expected in Jammu and Kashmir from November […]
Rain, snow in J&K today; dry weather from tomorrow: MeT
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Friday forecast rain and snowfall in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir today. An official of the Meteorological Department (MeT) said, “There will be widespread rain in plains and snowfall over higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir today.” “There will be gradual decrease in precipitation from […]
Mehbooba condemns recent target killings; offers condolences to HC Dar’s family
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Mehbooba Mufti, the President of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday condemned the recent target killings in Kashmir valley. “In just a few days we are seeing an unfortunate rise in targeted killings. I condemn each one of these cowardly acts,” she said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). The former […]
Mainly dry weather in J&K till Nov 6: MeT
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Tuesday forecast mainly dry weather in Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory till November 6th, 2023. An official of the Meteorological Department (MeT) said, “Today, the weather will remain mainly dry in Jammu and Kashmir.” “Similar weather conditions will prevail in the Union Territory tomorrow on November 1st,” […]
DSEK changes school timing in Kashmir division
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Directorate of School Education, Kashmir (DSEK) on Tuesday ordered change in the timing of both government and recognized private schools in Kashmir division. The new school timing shall come in effect from November 1, 2023. According to a communique, “The schools falling within the Municipal limits of Srinagar District shall function […]
Mainly dry and clear weather in J&K till Nov 3: MeT
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Saturday forecast mainly dry and clear weather in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir till November 3, 2023. An official of the Meteorological Department (MeT) said, “The weather will remain mainly dry and clear in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh till November 4.” He said, “Light […]
Govt constitutes 7-member committee for 5th phase of Back to Village Programme
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The General Administration Department (GAD) of Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday constituted seven member committee for the successful conduct of Fifth Phase of Back to Village Programme (B2V5) in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The Principal Secretary to the Government, Finance Department has been appointed as the Chairman while […]
LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates Smart Cities Mission’s two-day National Workshop in Srinagar
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha inaugurated the two-day National Workshop of Smart Cities Mission on ‘Streets & Public Spaces’ in Srinagar, today. In his address, Sinha expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for organizing the national workshop in Srinagar. He […]






