Fourteen former international captains from around the world have written a letter to Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif, expressing deep concern for former captain Imran Khan’s health, and requesting that he be treated with “dignity and basic human consideration”. Recent reports of an eye complaint that Imran’s family said has left him almost completely blinded […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Friday announced it will hold protests across districts on March 9 against the India-US trade deal, with party unit chief Tariq Hameed Karra demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue. Addressing a rally against the trade deal in the R S Pura border […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday announced a cash reward of Rs 2 crore for the players and support staff of Jammu and Kashmir team following their historic Ranji Trophy triumph over Karnataka cricket team on their home turf. Congratulating the team on their landmark achievement, the Chief Minister described the victory […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Friday announced it will hold protests across districts on March 9 against the India-US trade deal, with party unit chief Tariq Hameed Karra demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue. Addressing a rally against the trade deal in the R S Pura border […]
SRINAGAR — The Government Dental College Srinagar will now provide upgraded dental care facilities in remote Khaag block in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district, officials said here on Friday. Department of Public Health Dentistry, Government Dental College and Hospital, Srinagar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — High-speed mobile internet and calling services were restored across the Kashmir Valley on Friday evening after remaining suspended for five days. The mobile internet speed had been reduced to 2G, while calling services on prepaid SIM cards were barred on March 1, 2026 as a precautionary measure following protests in Kashmir against […]
SRINAGAR — Peaceful protests were held at some places in Kashmir against the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after the Friday prayers, officials said. No untoward incident was reported during the protests, they said. Members of the Shia community held demonstrations in Saida Kadal and Rainawari areas of the city here, as […]
AMARAVATI/BENGALURU — Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka on Friday became the first two Indian states to ban the use of social media for children, albeit in different age groups. While the TDP-led NDA ruled Andhra Pradesh said social media will be prohibited for children below 13 years of age, the Congress government in neighbouring Karnataka said […]
SRINAGAR — A local court here has directed the framing of charges against National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and other accused in the alleged Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) scam case. In a five-page order passed earlier this week, Chief Judicial Magistrate of Srinagar, Tabasum, directed that the matter be listed on March 12 […]
SRINAGAR — Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday said he was placed under house arrest and the Jamia Masjid here was shut for congregational prayers amid heightened restrictions in the Valley in view of protests over the killing of Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. “Restrictions in the Valley continue and have been heightened on a […]
SRINAGAR — A court in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district has rejected the bail of five HDFC Bank officials accused of large-scale financial fraud, the Crime Branch said on Friday. A spokesman of the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) said the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Shopian, rejected the bail applications of the accused persons arrested […]
JAKARTA — Indonesia will ban social media for children under 16, Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said Friday. Hafid in a statement to media said that she just signed a government regulation that will mean children under the age of 16 can no longer have accounts on high-risk digital platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, […]
SRINAGAR — Restrictions on movement of people in Kashmir valley were intensified on Friday as authorities apprehended protests against the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after congregational prayers this afternoon. Normal life in the valley has been disrupted for the sixth consecutive day due to protests over the killing of Khamenei in […]
