CARACAS — Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the same area of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to collapse, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and AFP journalists. The quakes sowed panic in the capital, Caracas, driving people into the streets. It was unknown if there were fatalities, but some […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday rejected the “backdoor appointments” allegations levelled by PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, saying the government will bring out the entire truth before the people within a day or two. Abdullah said Mehbooba’s allegations were akin to the pot calling the kettle back. “There is a […]
LONDON — England captain Ben Stokes and Test team-mate Gus Atkinson were both withdrawn from their respective County Championship fixtures on Sunday in what appears to be an indication they will be available to play in next week’s series finale against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. The pair were dropped from the ongoing second Test […]
ANANTNAG, Sheikh Nadeem (KIMS) — A 10th Muharram procession was held peacefully in the Chittergul area of Anantnag district to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) and his 72 companions in the Battle of Karbala. A large number of mourners participated in the procession, paying tribute to the sacrifices of Imam Hussain (AS) and […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday rejected the “backdoor appointments” allegations levelled by PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, saying the government will bring out the entire truth before the people within a day or two. Abdullah said Mehbooba’s allegations were akin to the pot calling the kettle back. “There is a […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday paid tributes to Hazrat Imam Hussain on the occasion of Ashura, the tenth day of the Islamic month of Muharram. “The supreme sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions at Karbala remain a timeless beacon for humanity, […]
JAMMU — The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch in Jammu has filed a chargesheet against two persons for allegedly securing a government job using a forged school leaving certificate, officials said on Thursday. The case was registered in 2025 based on a written complaint lodged by Khursheed Ahmed Naik, a resident of Sarachi village […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday said it has filed a chargesheet against two retired public servants for their alleged involvement in the embezzlement and misappropriation of government store material worth over ₹2.13 crore in the erstwhile PHE (Hydraulic) Division, Bandipora. According to an ACB statement, the chargesheet was […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said all arrangements for the upcoming annual Amaranth Yatra are in place, and the Valley eagerly awaits arrival of pilgrims. The L-G reviewed preparations for the yatra during a visit to Pahalgam in Anantnag district on the day. Speaking to reporters following the review, […]
NEW YORK — Lawyers for Gautam Adani on Wednesday urged a U.S. judge to formally dismiss criminal charges against the Indian billionaire, after the Justice Department said last month it would no longer pursue the prosecution. Adani was charged in 2024 with agreeing to bribe Indian government officials so a subsidiary of his Adani Group […]
SRINAGAR — At least 10 persons were injured on Thursday as a recently-constructed bridge collapsed in Baramulla district of North Kashmir, officials said here. The bridge collapsed on the Baramulla-Uri highway on Thursday afternoon, resulting in injuries to 10 persons, officials added. The injured were rushed to a hospital for treatment. Further details of the […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday reopened the Gulmarg Cable Car project to the public, a month after a technical snag forced the closure of the popular ride to the upper reaches of Gulmarg. “The Gondola services have resumed today after the project underwent necessary repairs and maintenance,” an official of the Cable […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday alleged that the National Conference (NC) government has made 25,000 “backdoor appointments” in the union territory. “There are about 25,000 backdoor entries in 25 months (of their government). I have orders, but I do not want to disclose their identities for […]
