ISLAMABAD — President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support to the people of Kashmir in their “just struggle for right to self-determination.” The top political leadership issued separate messages for October 27, observed as a ‘Black Day’ against what Pakistan claims as the alleged invasion by the […]
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KCCI delegation meets LG Manoj Sinha, raises issues of trade, cargo suspension and tourism promotion
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — A delegation of the Executive Committee of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), led by its President Javid Ahmad Tenga, met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan for an introductory interaction with the newly elected office bearers and executive committee members. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the new team and […]
Mehbooba Mufti petitions HC seeking transfer of all undertrial J&K prisoners from outside jails
SRINAGAR — PDP president and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti has filed a petition before the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, seeking directions for the immediate transfer of all undertrail prisoners from the Union territory who are currently lodged in jails outside J-K. The plea urges that such prisoners be brought back to local jails […]
Massive midnight blaze guts nine residential houses, one godown in Habba Kadal
SRINAGAR — A massive fire broke out around 2:30 AM in the Karfali Mohalla area of Habba Kadal, Srinagar, gutting nine residential houses and one godown, and leaving multiple families homeless. The blaze, which reportedly started from the godown, spread swiftly through the densely packed locality. Fire tenders from the nearest station and the headquarters […]
Parvez Rasool, first international cricketer from J&K announces retirement
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir all-rounder Parvez Rasool, the first cricketer from the region to represent India, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Sunday, bringing down the curtain on a remarkable 17-year career that inspired many of players from the Union Territory. Rasool made the announcement through a heartfelt note on […]
NC, PDP, BJP field candidates for Budgam bypoll
SRINAGAR — The ruling National Conference (NC) on Sunday announced senior party leader Agha Syed Mehmood as its candidate for the bypoll to the Budgam Assembly segment in Jammu and Kashmir. The bypoll is scheduled for November 11. The BJP has fielded Agha Syed Mohsin, while the PDP has nominated Agha Muntazir Mehdi for the […]
PSA used with impunity by all chief ministers, governors of J&K: Sajad Lone
SRINAGAR — People’s Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Sunday said the Public Safety Act (PSA) is a draconian law that has been used with impunity by all chief ministers and governors of Jammu and Kashmir. While reacting to a post by AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, the MLA from Handwara said the PSA was not […]
Ruhullah Mehdi urges J&K govt to make reservation report public by Sunday
SRINAGAR — National Conference (NC) Lok Sabha MP Ruhullah Mehdi has demanded that the Jammu and Kashmir government make public the report of the cabinet sub-committee on reservation by Sunday. The sub-committee has already submitted its report, and the concerned department has been asked to draft a memorandum, which will be approved by the cabinet […]
CWC Anantnag orders social media users to delete viral video from Physics Wallah event, Cites child privacy violation
ANANTNAG, Raouf Dar (KIMS) — The Child Welfare Committee (CWC) Anantnag has taken cognizance of a viral video involving a minor that was circulated on various social media platforms during a recent event held by Physics Wallah in Anantnag, terming it a violation of the child’s right to privacy. In a press release issued on […]
Kashmir University postpones all exams scheduled for October 20
SINAGAR (KIMS) — The University of Kashmir on Friday announced that all examinations scheduled for October 20 have been postponed. According to a communiqué from the varsity, due to the public holiday declared for Urs-Sheikh Noor-Ud-Din Sahib on October 20, 2025, all university examinations scheduled on that date stands postponed. New dates for the deferred […]









