SRINAGAR — PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said Kashmiri Pandits and Muslims together have a larger role to play than the government for the displaced population’s return to the valley. “I think there is less of a role for the government and more of our Muslim and Pandit brothers together. We are one, we […]
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LG notifies new rural employment scheme, replaces MGNREGA from July 1
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday notified the Jammu Kashmir Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM-G] Scheme, 2026, which will come into force across all notified rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir from July 1, 2026. According to a post shared by the Lieutenant Governor on X, the […]
Ex-BDO, executive engineer among 7 chargesheeted in Kupwara funds embezzlement case
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday said it has filed a chargesheet against seven accused, including six public servants and a contractor, in an alleged corruption and embezzlement case involving government funds meant for developmental works in Kupwara district. According to an ACB statement, the chargesheet was filed before […]
Waheed Para expresses concern over slow pace of work in J&K
SRINAGAR — Opposition PDP leader Waheed Para on Wednesday expressed concern over the slow pace of work in Jammu and Kashmir. “Thousands of crores have been allocated to the R&B Department, yet the reality on the ground remains alarming. Nearly half the working season has passed, but not a single road has been taken up […]
Shia community takes out Muharram procession to mark eighth day of mourning
SRINAGAR — Thousands of members of the Shia community in Kashmir took out a Muharram procession on Wednesday here to mark the eighth day of mourning amidst tight security arrangements, officials said. The procession was taken out in a peaceful manner as authorities had made adequate security and other arrangements. However, commuters faced difficulties due […]
NC responsible for Kashmiri Pandit exodus, must ensure return: BJP
TULMUL — Jammu and Kashmir BJP General Secretary Ashok Kaul said on Monday that the National Conference (NC) is responsible for the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the valley and emphasised that it is now the duty of the NC-led government to create an environment that encourages their return. Kaul mentioned that Kashmiri Pandits would […]
Heavy rain, hailstorm lash Kashmir; waterlogging reported in Srinagar
SRINAGAR — Heavy rain lashed large parts of Kashmir on Monday, while some areas also witnessed hailstorm, leading to waterlogging in parts of Srinagar, officials said. Several parts of the valley, including Srinagar city, received heavy rainfall during the afternoon, bringing down the daytime temperature by several degrees, they said. Officials said hailstorms were also […]
Five more jails in J&K to get CISF security cover
NEW DELHI — The Union government is set to deploy CISF security personnel to secure five more prisons of Jammu and Kashmir after the two central jails in Jammu and Srinagar. A force spokesperson said on Sunday that “plans are under consideration” for extending the security cover of the paramilitary to the high security prison […]
Encouraging progress towards normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir: Shashi Tharoor
SRINAGAR — Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said he felt “positives” during his visit to Jammu and Kashmir and there was encouraging progress towards normalcy in the Union Territory. Tharoor, who was here for Nalanda Dialogues, made these remarks in a post on X after meeting Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at […]
Incarcerated MP Engineer Rashid says he will resign, party says people will be consulted
SRINAGAR — Incarcerated Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid on Sunday announced that he will resign from the Lok Sabha as he is not able to attend to the affairs of his constituency, but his Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) said it would consult the people before taking the final call on the issue. The AIP has decided […]









