DHAKA — Holders of diplomatic and official passports from Bangladesh and Pakistan will no longer need visas to travel between the two countries, officials said on Thursday. The Advisory Council of Bangladesh’s interim administration, led by Muhammad Yunus, approved a mutual visa exemption agreement, his press secretary Shafiqul Alam told a news conference in Dhaka. […]
ISLAMABAD — The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday (August 21, 2025) granted bail to incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan in eight cases related to the May 9 violence. Imran Khan’s supporters resorted to vandalism and violence on May 9, 2023, after he was detained by law enforcement authorities in Islamabad. Several cases were […]
NEW DELHI — Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday introduced in Lok Sabha three Bills for the removal of prime minister, chief ministers, and ministers under arrest for 30 consecutive days on serious charges, drawing fierce protests from opposition MPs who tore up copies of the draft law and marched close to his seat shouting […]
JAMMU — The Railway Board has approved the launch of a Joint Parcel Product-Rapid Cargo (JPP-RCS) train from Budgam in Kashmir to Delhi, aimed at providing fruit and handicraft traders with a reliable transport alternative. The train, equipped with an SLR (Seating-cum-Luggage Rake) and eight parcel vans, will run daily from Budgam railway station to […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Ganderbal Police have cracked the murder case of a 14-year-old girl in Batsar Sehpora within hours, arresting her elder sister for the crime. Police said they received information on August 17 that a girl was lying unconscious in the paddy fields of Batsar Sehpora. A team rushed to the spot and found […]
SRINAGAR — In a heartfelt gesture of gratitude and solidarity, Srinagar Police visited the families of the fallen Police Martyrs to mark 79th Independence Day. This meaningful initiative underscores the Jammu & Kashmir Police department’s unwavering respect for the supreme sacrifices made in the service of the Nation. Senior officers from various Police units, and […]
By Aditya Rangroo Six years after the central government revoked Article 370 on August 5, 2019, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, the restoration of peace, influx of tourism, and large-scale developmental activities are among the major accomplishments of the government. After nearly four decades of turmoil, the valley is witnessing a changed […]
KULGAM — The Assistant Regional Transport Office Kulgam, in collaboration with the Health Department Kulgam, successfully organized a Medical cum Eye Check-Up Camp for commercial drivers of the district. The camp aimed to promote road safety by ensuring drivers are in good health—particularly with respect to their vision, which plays a critical role in safe […]
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, […]