NEW YORK — The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time in almost six weeks after attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East threatened to debilitate an already weakened supply chain. The most heavily traded contract for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, settled at $97.89 […]
SRINAGAR — The Kashmir Youth Leadership Conclave was held on Sunday at the Country Inn Hotel and Banquet Hall in Srinagar, bringing together young delegates, political leaders and speakers for an interactive discussion on issues concerning youth and the future of Jammu and Kashmir. The conclave featured Congress MP and party spokesperson Pawan Khera, J&K […]
PULWAMA — The second edition of the Royal Premier League Pulwama commenced in this south Kashmir district on Wednesday evening, marking a striking display of the region’s changing social landscape. In an area once associated with the presence of terror groups, the cricket tournament has brought a very different energy to the forefront-one defined by […]
SRINAGAR — The Kashmir Youth Leadership Conclave was held on Sunday at the Country Inn Hotel and Banquet Hall in Srinagar, bringing together young delegates, political leaders and speakers for an interactive discussion on issues concerning youth and the future of Jammu and Kashmir. The conclave featured Congress MP and party spokesperson Pawan Khera, J&K […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded Administrative Approval for the construction of a multi-level car parking facility at Jewel Chowk in Jammu at an estimated cost of ₹29.88 crore. According to the Chief Minister’s Office, the project is aimed at easing traffic congestion, improving urban mobility and providing modern and convenient parking […]
BARAMULLA — Police in Baramulla have cracked a theft case registered at Police Station Pattan with the arrest of two persons and apprehension of a juvenile, besides recovering the stolen copper utensils. According to police, FIR No. 186/2026 was registered on August 6 following a complaint regarding the theft of copper utensils from a shop […]
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly is likely to witness acrimonious scenes on Monday, amid the opposition BJP’s protest against a resolution brought by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah seeking immediate restoration of statehood. Soon after Abdullah tabled the resolution on Friday, BJP MLAs created a ruckus in the assembly, leading to an abrupt end […]
JAMMU — Estranged National Conference (NC) MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Sunday alleged that the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has failed to live up to the expectations of the people and has increasingly become an “wrestling ring” rather than a forum for resolving public issues. Talking to reporters after an interaction with youth […]
SRINAGAR — On the occasion of World Tourism Day, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended a warm invitation to travellers from across the country and the world to visit Jammu and Kashmir and experience its natural beauty, rich culture and hospitality. The Chief Minister said Jammu and Kashmir, with its pristine peaks, serene lakes and lush […]
SRINAGAR — Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has condemned the killing of a Muslim man Saikun Khan outside a police station in Rajasthan, calling for a thorough investigation into the incident. In a post on X, Mirwaiz said Khan’s family had alleged that he was targeted because his beard and skullcap identified him as a Muslim. “This […]
SRINAGAR — Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday called on the opposition to unite and raise its voice amid growing demands to sack Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over the controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Speaking to reporters in Anantnag, the former Union minister […]
DODA — Police in Doda has attached an immovable property valued at approximately ₹20 lakh in connection with a case registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, officials said. The property belongs to Zaher Abbas, son of Mohd Iqbal Lohar, a resident of Sadeeqaabad, Doda, and is linked to FIR No. 93/2026 […]
SRINAGAR — Minister for health and medical education, Sakina Itoo on Sunday said the J&K Government has appointed 27 newly selected Medical Officers (AYUSH). In a post on X, Itoo said she handed over the appointment orders to the newly selected Medical Officers at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar. She said the appointments would further […]
