JAMMU — Amid tight security arrangements, Eid-ul-Azha was celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, with large congregations of Muslims offering prayers at mosques and eidgahs. Eid-ul-Azha, which commemorates the devotion and sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim, was observed with religious spirit across the Union Territory. The largest congregation was witnessed at the Eidgah on Residency […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Police on Tuesday disclosed the identity and particulars of the accused arrested in connection with the murder of a minor girl in Galwanpora area of Budgam district after completion of initial legal and forensic formalities. According to a police statement, the disclosure was made in continuation of investigation into FIR No. 139/2026 […]
MOUNT ARAFAT (SAUDI ARABIA) — With temperatures hitting 45C in Mecca this week, Saudi health workers have increasingly relied on drones to supply a vast array of medical clinics treating heat-stressed pilgrims during the hajj. The rituals at the hajj have been a constant for centuries. But technology is rapidly changing the experience for pilgrims […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday visited the residence of the 12-year-old girl who was found murdered in Budgam and offered condolences to her family. The girl was found murdered in the Galwanpora area of Budgam district on Sunday, a day after she was reported missing. During his visit, Abdullah […]
SRINAGAR — Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief cleric of Kashmir on Tuesday claimed that authorities have placed him under house arrest after denying him permission to visit the family of the 12-year-old girl who was murdered and raped in Budgam district. The Mirwaiz said he was placed under house arrest early this morning after being […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday handed over compassionate appointment orders to 52 beneficiaries. “Chief Minister handed over appointment orders to 52 candidates under SRO-43 and the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS), reaffirming the Government’s commitment towards providing compassionate assistance to deserving beneficiaries,” the CM’s office said in a post on […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Senior National Conference leader Assadullah Elahi on Tuesday extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. In his message, Assadullah Elahi said Eid-ul-Adha is a festival of sacrifice, faith, compassion and brotherhood that teaches the values of humanity, unity and selflessness. He said the […]
TEHRAN — Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on May 26 that regional countries would no longer be shields for US bases, in a written statement carried by state television. “What is certain in this regard is that the hands of time will not turn backwards, and the nations and lands of the region will […]
DUBAI — Australia have been dealt a setback for their upcoming ODI series against Pakistan, with Mitchell Marsh ruled out due to an ankle injury. In Marsh’s absence, wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis will captain Australia during the three-match series in Pakistan, which begins on May 30. The all-rounder, who was in excellent form during the recent […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday said they have attached an immovable property worth around ₹1 crore belonging to an alleged drug peddler in Anantnag district in connection with a narcotics case registered in Srinagar. According to a police statement, the attached property is a residential house belonging to Aamir Hassan Mir, […]