Kashmir

JKSA writes to PM Modi, seeks urgent intervention for safety of Indian students in Iran

SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) National Convenor Nasir Khuehami has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging immediate intervention to safeguard Indian students in Iran following a sharp escalation in military hostilities. In a detailed letter addressed to the Prime Minister on Friday, Khuehami expressed “profound concern” over the volatile and […]

Sports

Historic Ranji Win: Omar announces Rs 2 crore reward for J&K players, support staff

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 […]

Politics

Discharge of Kejriwal, Sisodia exposed high-handedness of investigative agencies: Mehbooba Mufti

SRINAGAR — PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said the discharge of former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders by a court in a corruption case had exposed the “high-handedness” of the investigative agencies. “Today’s judgement discharging Kejriwal, Sisodia & Kavitha in the excise policy case exposes the high handedness of investigative […]

Politics

Modi’s Israel visit not good for Gandhi’s India: Mehbooba Mufti

SRINAGAR — Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel was against the country’s policy and not a good sign for Mahatma Gandhi’s India. She called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “criminal” who is afraid of visiting many countries lest he be arrested. “I think […]

Kashmir

Nation-building must be top priority for youth: LG Manoj Sinha at KU Convocation

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said nation-building must be the top priority of the young generation as they will progress when the country is strong. Addressing the 21st convocation ceremony of the University of Kashmir here, Sinha expressed happiness over the large number of female students taking top honours […]