NEW YORK/WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump announced that any country “doing business” with Iran will have to pay a 25 per cent tariff on its trade with Washington, a move that could impact Tehran’s major trading partners such as India, China and the UAE. “Effective immediately, any Country doing business with the Islamic Republic […]
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China lays claim to Kashmir’s Shaksgam Valley, says infrastructure construction justified
BEIJING — Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning on Monday rejected India’s claim to the Shaksgam Valley in Jammu and Kashmir. “The territory you mentioned belongs to China. It’s fully justified for China to conduct infrastructure construction on its own territory,” Mao said when asked about border issues and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The […]
Jammu fringe elements’ hate forced closure of medical college: Ruhullah Mehdi
SRINAGAR — National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Monday said the fringe elements in Jammu had fallen to such a level in their hate for minorities that they “forced the closure” of an educational institution. The remark comes days after the National Medical Commission’s ‘abrupt’ decision to withdraw its letter of permission to […]
Meet Ulfat Mushtaq, first Kashmiri cyclist to reach national competitions
SRINAGAR, Farhan Kitab (KIMS) — Across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, young women are steadily breaking social barriers by excelling in sports, emerging as role models and inspiring future generations. Among them is Ulfat Mushtaq, a resident of Rafiabad in North Kashmir, who has scripted history by becoming the first female cyclist from […]
Forest fire triggers landmine blasts along LoC in Poonch
JAMMU — A forest fire on Monday detonated multiple landmines along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. They said there is no report of any casualty in the blasts and efforts are on to douse the flames. The fire broke out in the Basooni forward area in […]
Govt will continue with budget framework initiated last year despite fiscal constraints: CM Omar Abdullah
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that despite fiscal constraints, the government would continue with the budget framework initiated last year, ensure the progress of ongoing schemes, and introduce new initiatives to keep development on track. He also dismissed allegations of discrimination with Jammu over the proposed National Law […]
Congress holds dharna on MGNREGA issue in Jammu, says will not allow its dilution
JAMMU — The Congress held a sit-in dharna in Jammu under the banners of ‘MGNREGA Bachao’ and ‘Humari Riyasat, Humara Haq’, asserting that it will not allow any dilution of the rural employment scheme or compromise the rights of Jammu and Kashmir. The protest, organised as per the directions of the All India Congress Committee […]
Shopian man detained for ‘trying’ to offer namaz at Ayodhya Ram temple handed over to kin
AYODHYA (UP) — Police on Sunday handed over a Kashmiri man, who was detained for allegedly attempting to offer namaz inside the Ram Mandir complex here, to his family members after they produced medical records showing he was mentally ill, officials said. Ahmed Sheikh, a resident of Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir, was detained […]
Two persons swindled in Jammu with fake appointment letters; case registered
JAMMU — The crime branch of Jammu and Kashmir police has registered a case against a man for allegedly duping two persons with fake appointment orders purportedly in the name of the high court here, a senior official said on Sunday. Mohd Tahir, a resident of Banola in Poonch, was booked for cheating and forgery, […]
Govt extends winter vacation in Jammu till January 14
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday ordered an extension of winter vacations for all Government and recognised private schools up to Higher Secondary level in the summer zones of Jammu Division till January 14, 2026. The decision has been taken in view of the prevailing inclement weather conditions in the […]
