SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Two consecutive earthquakes struck the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. However, there were no reports of any loss of life or damage to the property. The first earthquake, with a Magnitude of 4.9 on the Richter scale and an epicenter in […]
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52-day Amarnath Yatra concludes, nearly 5 lakh pilgrims performed darshan
SRINAGAR — After it continued smoothly and peacefully during the last 52 days with nearly five lakh Yatris having ‘darshan’ inside the cave shrine, the annual Amarnath Yatra will conclude on Monday. ‘Chhari Mubarak’ (Silver robbed Lord Shiva’s Mace), carried by Mahant Swami Deependra Giri started the last leg of its journey from Panchtarni to […]
We The Kashmir Foundation and Smile Foundation organized Free Medical Camp at GEMS School
ANANTNAG [Sheikh Nadeem] (KIMS) — We The Kashmir Foundation NGO, in collaboration with Smile Foundation NGO, organized a free AYUSH medical camp at GEMS School in Kreeri Shangus On August 17, 2024. This initiative aimed to address the healthcare needs of the rural population, particularly targeting socially neglected communities and school children residing in remote […]
Kunzer Town Hall Hosts Vibrant Independence Day Celebration with SDM Gulmarg as Chief Guest
KUNZER, BARAMULLA [Syed Amir/Sheikh Nadeem] (KIMS) — Kunzer’s Town Hall was abuzz with patriotic fervor as it hosted a grand Independence Day celebration. Graced by Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Gulmarg, Syed Altaf Hussain Mosvi, as the chief guest, the event drew a large crowd of enthusiastic participants and spectators. The celebration commenced with the unfurling […]
Govt. Middle School Palpora Celebrates 78th Independence Day
ANANTNAG [Sheikh Nadeem] (KIMS) — The 78th Independence Day was celebrated with immense zeal and patriotic fervor by educational institutions across Jammu and Kashmir. These institutions marked the occasion by organizing a variety of events, including flag hoisting ceremonies, cultural performances, and speeches that highlighted the significance of the day. Government Middle School Palpora, located […]
Two PhD Scholars sell dry fruit on carts in Shopian, courtesy unemployment
SHOPIAN — In a stark reflection of the growing unemployment crisis, two PhD scholars in Shopian have taken to selling dry fruits on a cart to make ends meet. Despite their advanced degrees and serving higher education departments as contractual lecturers for over a decade, these scholars have been unable to secure employment in their […]
Several Tiranga rallies organized in Kashmir ahead of Independence Day
SRINAGAR — A festive spirit reigns in Kashmir ahead of Independence Day with several ‘Tiranga’ rallies being organised and tricolour fluttering proudly from key buildings. The rallies are being taken out in the valley under the Centre’s ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, officials said. One such rally was carried out by the Central Reserve Police Force […]
Srinagar Court directs police to register FIR against J&K Bank officials
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Srinagar court on Wednesday directed the Chanapora Police to file an FIR against officials of J&K Bank for criminal breach of trust. The order comes in response to an application submitted by the counsel for the applicant Advocate Vaseem Aslam, who alleged the commission of an offence of criminal breach of trust. […]
Contempt Case: DC Ganderbal Shyambir Singh tenders written apology in court
SRINAGAR — An IAS officer facing contempt of court proceedings before the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh tendered a written apology in the chief judicial magistrate’s court in Ganderbal on Tuesday. Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shyambir Singh submitted an affidavit in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Fayaz Ahmad Qureshi, tendering his sincere […]
Security tightened in Kashmir for Independence Day celebrations
SRINAGAR — Adequate security arrangements have been made in Kashmir to ensure incident-free Independence Day celebrations, with a multi-tier security set put in place at the venue of the main function here. A full dress rehearsal was held on Tuesday at the Bakshi Stadium where Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, V K Birdi took […]









