SRINAGAR (KIMS) — At least two militants were killed and two soldiers and a civilian were injured during an encounter in Sopore town of Baramulla district in North Kashmir on Friday morning. The encounter broke out between government forces and militants at Check Mohalla in Nowpora village of Sopore on Thursday evening after which the […]
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Police registers case, launches manhunt after miscreants attempt to desecrate shrine, mosque in Tral
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday registered a case under relevant sections of law against the miscreants who attempted to desecrate shrine and a mosque during the intervening night of Thursday-Friday in Tral town of Pulwama district. “Yesterday night, some miscreants attempted to disrespect the local shrine and a mosque in Dadsara […]
Over 1,500 healthcare staff to be deployed for upcoming Amarnath Yatra
JAMMU — More than 1,500 healthcare staff, including specialist doctors, will be deployed for the upcoming pilgrimage to 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said on Wednesday. Two 100-bedded hospitals, one each at Chandanwari-Pahalgam and Baltal, along with more than 100 medical centres would be set up from Lakhanpur to […]
Congress’ manifesto has ‘unnerved’ BJP: Mehbooba Mufti
KULGAM — PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said the Congress’ manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls is “pro-people” and has “unnerved” the BJP, which is showing its “frustration” by trying to fan communal tension. “The manifesto of the INDIA alliance which says 50 per cent reservation will be given to women, MSP will be […]
Farooq, Omar Abdullah working at BJP’s behest to polarise voters: Sajad Lone
SRINAGAR — People’s Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Tuesday accused National Conference (NC) leaders Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah of working at the behest of the BJP to polarise voters along religious lines. “The BJP has run out of polarisation issues… Remember Bihar elections, the BJP was falling weak. Farooq sahib gave a statement […]
Two soldiers injured in Bandipora encounter, searches underway
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — At least two soldiers were injured during an encounter that broke out between security forces and militants at Renji forest area of Aragam in Bandipora district on Wednesday morning. Jammu and Kashmir Police in a post on X said, “A contact was established between militants and security forces in the early morning […]
BJP’s ‘divisive agenda’ equally harmful for Hindus and Muslims: Mehbooba Mufti
SRINAGAR — The President of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mehbooba Mufti, has claimed that in pursuit of their agenda against one community, the BJP is destroying the social fabric of the majority Hindu community, “radicalising and criminalising the youth for their lust for power”, according to a PDP statement issued on Tuesday. Speaking to […]
5 more candidates file nominations for Srinagar Lok Sabha seat
SRINAGAR — As the process for filing of Nominations by the Contesting Candidates for the General Lok Sabha Elections-2024 is going on, five more Candidates filed nomination papers from 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency in the Office of Returning Officer (RO) 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency here on Tuesday. The candidates, including Mirza Sajad Hussain Beigh, Jibran Dar, Shahnaz […]
8 notorious drug smugglers booked under PIT NDPS Act in Baramulla
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday booked eight notorious drug smugglers under PIT NDPS Act in Baramulla district of North Kashmir. “While acting tough against drug peddlers and to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, eight notorious drug smugglers namely Javid Mohiuddin Bhat, son of Gh Mohiuddin Bhat, resident […]
Three persons booked under PSA in Baramulla: Police
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Three 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 Tuesday. The Jammu and Kashmir Police in Baramulla district in a press release said, “While acting tough against anti-national elements, three […]








