SRINAGAR — NC leader and Lok Sabha member from Srinagar Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Monday led a peaceful protest outside the residence of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to support the demand for rationalisation of reservation in Jammu and Kashmir. The firebrand leader had on Sunday announced that he will be joining the peaceful protests against […]
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Srinagar Police launches drive to prevent misuse of SIM cards
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In an effort to prevent the misuse of SIM cards and ensure compliance with established regulations, District Police Srinagar has initiated a comprehensive drive for inspection of SIM card vendors. This initiative aims to ensure that SIM cards are issued strictly in accordance with the prescribed rules and guidelines. Special teams from […]
ITMS is fine, but where are parking slots in markets across Srinagar: KTA to admin
SRINAGAR [Farhan Kitab] (KIMS) — The Kashmir Trade Alliance (KTA) has expressed support for the recently implemented Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) while simultaneously highlighting critical concerns about the lack of parking facilities across Srinagar’s commercial areas. KTA President Aijaz Shahdhar welcomed the administration’s efforts to improve traffic management but emphasized the pressing challenges faced […]
Again barred from offering Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid, placed under house arrest: Mirwaiz
SRINAGAR — Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday claimed that he was put under house arrest and prevented from offering congregational prayers at the Jama Masjid for the third consecutive week. Mirwaiz, who is the chief cleric of Kashmir, alleged that he was barred from offering prayers at the Jama Masjid in the […]
Srinagar records season’s lowest minimum temperature at minus 6.2 degrees Celsius
SRINAGAR — As mercury dropped to minus 6.2 degrees Celsius on Friday, J&K’s Srinagar city recorded the season’s lowest minimum temperature. MET Department officials said that at minus 6.2 degrees Celsius, Srinagar city recorded the lowest minimum temperature of this season so far. Gulmarg had minus 6 degrees Celsius while Pahalgam recorded minus 8.2 degrees […]
Shah Re Khass Traders and Chambers stand firm against E-Challan System in Srinagar
SRINAGAR [Farhan Kitab] (KIMS) — The Shah Re Khass Traders and Chambers (SKT&C) have taken a resolute stance against the implementation of the e-challan system in Srinagar, particularly affecting the vibrant area of Shah Re Khass. The ongoing lack of adequate parking facilities has forced customers to park near shops to make their purchases. Unfortunately, […]
Burglary case solved within 24 hours in Srinagar, stolen property recovered, accused arrested
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police solved a burglary case within 24 hours in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday. Two individuals involved in the burglary were arrested, and the stolen property was recovered. “A written complaint was lodged by Naseer Ahmad Bhat, son of Ghulam Ahmad Bhat, on December […]
Kashmir reels under intense cold as Srinagar records season’s coldest night
SRINAGAR — At minus 6 degrees Celsius on Thursday, Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Srinagar city recorded the lowest minimum temperature of the season so far as severe cold swept across the Valley. MET Department officials said that the minimum temperature dropped to minus 6 degrees Celsius on Thursday in Srinagar city, which is the lowest […]
Police foil Congress march to Raj Bhavan seeking Adani’s arrest in Srinagar
SRINAGAR — Police on Wednesday prevented Congress workers from marching towards the Raj Bhavan here to protest against the BJP’s policy to “defend” billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani, and its “utter failure” to maintain peace in Manipur. The Congress workers assembled at the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) headquarters on MA Road here, officials […]
Three gamblers arrested in Srinagar; stake money, playing cards, cellphones seized
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested three gamblers in Srinagar district of Kashmir valley on Tuesday and recovered stake money, playing cards, and cellphones from their possession. “Acting on reliable information regarding the gambling activities at a specific location in Bemina, a police party of Police Station Bemina raided the location and […]