BENGALURU — Oil prices rose 2% on Tuesday to their highest in four weeks, as the U.S. reimposed its naval blockade of Iran while the two countries stepped up attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening uncertainty about energy flows. Brent crude futures climbed $1.68, or 2%, to $84.98 per barrel by 0051 GMT, while […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — PDP leader Waheed Para on Tuesday strongly criticised Union Minister Giriraj Singh for referring to PDP president Mehbooba Mufti as a “terrorist”, calling the remarks “outrageous, irresponsible and beneath the dignity of a Union Minister.” In a post on X, the PDP MLA said the language used against a former Chief Minister […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister on Tuesday inaugurated the fifth edition of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) J&K Open 2026 at the Royal Springs Golf Course in Srinagar by unveiling the tournament trophy and performing the ceremonial tee-off. Welcoming leading golfers from across India and abroad, the Chief […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that those rendered landless by the recent cloudburst would be provided five-marla plots. He also said his government would explore the adoption of advanced early-warning systems to strengthen disaster preparedness and minimise the loss of lives and property in the future. Abdullah visited […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday conducted a joint mock drill at Nilgrath, Sonamarg in Ganderbal district to assess the preparedness and operational readiness of various stakeholder agencies for responding to emergencies during the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026. According to a police statement, the exercise was carried out as part […]
ANANTNAG (KIMS) — Anantnag Police on Wednesday said a hotel manager has been convicted by a court in a case related to violation of mandatory reporting requirements concerning foreign nationals. According to a police statement, the Court of Additional Mobile Magistrate convicted Mohan Lal, son of Darsa Raam, a resident of Chitna, Baderwah, and manager […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday busted an inter-state drug supply network by arresting a drug supplier and seizing approximately 58.068 kilograms of poppy straw-like substance during a naka checking operation in Samba district. According to a police statement, the operation was carried out by Police Station Ghagwal following specific intelligence inputs […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Wednesday described August 5 as a “painful reminder” of the Centre’s 2019 decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, alleging that it was imposed unilaterally and altered the region’s constitutional position. In a post on X, Mirwaiz said the decision reneged on constitutional commitments made […]
JAMMU — Completing the investigation into a 17-year-old case, the Crime Branch Jammu on Wednesday filed a chargesheet in the alleged RTO Jammu revenue fraud through manipulation of one-time token tax records and the use of fake Public Service Vehicle (PSV) driving certificates, an official said. The chargesheet was filed in the court of Additional […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday paid tribute to civilians killed in terrorist violence and said the Union Territory is progressing with peace, equality and inclusive development under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a post on X, Sinha said the day marked a “momentous occasion” for […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — PDP leader Waheed Para on Tuesday strongly criticised Union Minister Giriraj Singh for referring to PDP president Mehbooba Mufti as a “terrorist”, calling the remarks “outrageous, irresponsible and beneath the dignity of a Union Minister.” In a post on X, the PDP MLA said the language used against a former Chief Minister […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday visited the flood-affected areas of Poonch district to assess the damage caused by the recent floods and review the ongoing relief, rehabilitation and restoration measures. According to the Chief Minister’s Office, Abdullah visited the district to meet the affected people and assess the […]
JAMMU — A terrorist hideout was unearthed in a remote village in Poonch district on Wednesday, leading to the recovery of some ammunition, officials said. Security forces also conducted search operations in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu and the Hiranagar sector of Kathua district following reports of suspicious activity. However, no suspicious persons or material […]
