SRINAGAR — Ali Mohammad Rather, a visually impaired person, was the first to vote for the election to Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency on Tuesday under the new home voting facility. The facility was started by the Election Commission for the 2024 Lok sabha elections for those who are not able to visit […]
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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq placed under house arrest
SRINAGAR — The authorities prevented Mirwaiz Umar Farooq from addressing the Friday prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar and placed him under house arrest. Mirwaiz, who was scheduled to address the congregation at the mosque, was placed under house arrest by the authorities. In a statement here, Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid, the managing […]
Authorities change school timing in Srinagar
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Directorate of School Education, Kashmir (DSEK) on Thursday changed the timing of schools in Srinagar city. According to an order, “A change in school timing for both Government as well as Private schools in Srinagar city shall come into effect from May 6, 2024 (Monday).” “Consequent upon the approval conveyed by […]
Srinagar Boat Tragedy: Another minor boy’s body retrieved within 24 hours
SRINAGAR — The lifeless body of another missing minor boy was retrieved from river Jhelum in Noorbagh area of Srinagar on Saturday morning less than 24 hours after body of minor boy Haziq Ahmed Sheikh was retrieved from river near Zero Bridge in Rajbagh area of the city after 11 days. With the recovery of […]
Srinagar Boat Tragedy: Minor boy’s body retrieved after 11 days, two still missing
SRINAGAR — After gap of 11 days, the authorities on Friday retrieved the body of 11-year-old boy Haziq Ahmed Sheikh from Zero Bridge area of Srinagar. With the recovery of Haziq’s body, the death toll in the Gandbal boat capsizing incident has reached seven while two persons including Haziq’s father Showkat Ahmad and minor boy […]
LG Sinha meets families of Srinagar boat tragedy victims
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday visited Gandbal area of Srinagar and met with the family members of victims who lost their lives in the heart breaking boat tragedy on April 16. He also met with the families whose kin are still missing. Sinha also expressed his deep […]
DPAP appoints Amir Bhatt as candidate for Srinagar LS Seat
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) on Monday appointed Mr. Amir Ahmed Bhatt as the candidate for Srinagar Lok Sabha Seat. Bhatt was appointed as the candidate for Srinagar Lok Sabha Seat in a meeting held by party’s chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad. According to a communique, “Mr. Amir Ahmed Bhatt, District President […]
NIA raids 9 locations in Srinagar in a militancy case
SRINAGAR — The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday conducted searches at nine locations in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, in a case linked to militant activities. The ongoing raids, initiated early Monday, are being conducted in collaboration with security forces at various sites associated with individuals linked to militancy as part of a case registered […]
Woman arrested for ATM Card swap scam, 30 Cards recovered: Police
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — A woman has been arrested for a scam involving the swapping of ATM cards, Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Thursday. Police said, a woman namely Zeenat, daughter of Ghulam Ah Pampori, resident of Saraibala, has been arrested for cheating gullible citizens by swapping ATM cards while posing as help outside ATMs. […]
Ahmad Ayaz extends condolences, urges action following Gandbal Batwara boat capsizing incident
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Today’s tragic boat capsizing incident in Gandbal Batwara, Srinagar claiming multiple lives, is deeply unfortunate. Ahmad Ayaz, a prominent Social Activist, in a Press Statement extends heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the bereaved families affected by this devastating event. He has called for a thorough investigation into the matter to determine any […]









