NEW DELHI — An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plane bound for New Delhi returned to its origin of Hong Kong as a precautionary measure on Monday after a technical issue was suspected mid-air, the latest incident affecting the airline in recent days. AI315 “returned to Hong Kong shortly after take-off due to a technical […]
ISLAMABAD — In January 2024, Pakistan and Iran fired missiles into each other’s territory in a brief military escalation between the neighbours. Yet 17 months later, after Israel attacked Iran with strikes on the latter’s nuclear facilities, and assassinated multiple Iranian generals and nuclear scientists, Pakistan was quick to condemn the Israeli action. Islamabad described […]
UNITED NATIONS — India has abstained in the UN General Assembly from a vote on a draft resolution that demanded an “immediate, unconditional and permanent” ceasefire in Gaza. The 193-member UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to adopt the resolution introduced by Spain that demanded an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire, to be respected by all […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday lashed out at sections of the local media, accusing them of “cowardice” and “selling out” for allegedly downplaying the detention of elected representatives in Jammu and Kashmir on the anniversary of Martyrs’ Day. “Take a look at our local newspapers – both from […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Authorities in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, imposed restrictions and denied permission to visit the Martyrs’ Graveyard in Nowhatta on the anniversary of July 13. In a post on X, Srinagar Police said the district administration has denied permission to all applicants intending to proceed towards Khawaja Bazar, Nowhatta, […]
SRINAGAR — In a significant move to combat the Drug menace and dismantle the infrastructure supporting narcotics trafficking, Srinagar Police has attached a residential property worth approximately ₹ 1 crore and 3 lakhs under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The property- comprising two-storeyed residential house belonging to a notorious drug peddler namely […]
SRINAGAR — In a major crackdown on narcotics and its financial infrastructure, Srinagar Police has attached a property worth approximately ₹1 crore under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The attached property—comprising a single-storey residential house and 17 marlas of land at Lawaypora, Srinagar—belongs to Zubair Ahmad Sheikh, son of Late Gulzar Ahmad […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said on Friday that he was disallowed from offering prayers at Jamia Masjid and was placed under house arrest by authorities, fearing he might mention the martyrs of July 13, 1931, in his Friday sermon. In a post on X, Mirwaiz said, “Disallowed to go to […]
ANANTNAG — A thought-provoking seminar titled “Understanding Plural Culture in Kashmir and Dynamics of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra” held at Govt Women’s College Anantnag. The event was jointly organized by the Debates and Seminars Committee in collaboration with the Talent Search Committee of the college. The seminar, conducted in the college’s conference hall, began with […]
SRINAGAR — In a significant move to intensify the fight against drug trafficking, Srinagar Police has attached a residential property valued at approximately ₹75 lakhs under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The property, comprising a single-storey residential house and adjoining land, is situated in Athwajan, Srinagar. It was in possession of two […]
ANANTNAG [Sheikh Nadeem] (KIMS) — In a thrilling finale, YCC Palpora clinched the Koshipora Cricket Tournament title after outplaying Hakura Legends in a high-energy clash that concluded in the 16th over. Hakura Legends, having won the toss, opted to bat first and set a competitive target of 142 runs, finishing at 142/8 in their allotted […]
Shahnawaz Ali In the pursuit of enhancing both quality and accountability within the education system, the need to reform the promotion mechanism for teaching and administrative staff in government schools is more urgent than ever. The current seniority-based system, though historically prevalent, fails to recognize merit, competence and the critical understanding of administrative conduct. In […]
TEHRAN – Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Thursday said US President Donald Trump “exaggerated” the impact of US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, in his first appearance since a ceasefire in the war with Israel took hold. In a statement and a televised speech carried by state media, he hailed his country’s “victory” over […]
