SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday arrested a chicken seller in Srinagar district of Kashmir valley for allegedly overcharging customers and using inaccurate weighing machines to deceive them. “Police in Srinagar has taken cognizance after receiving a written complaint against a chicken seller in Nowhatta Chowk for allegedly overcharging customers and using […]
ISLAMABAD — Ahead of his party’s planned protest on February 8, jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has urged the Supreme Court to exercise its constitutional authority to safeguard the fundamental rights of the people of Pakistan. In a letter addressed to Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and Justice Aminuddin, Khan highlighted the alleged human rights […]
LAHORE — Pakistan selectors want their premier batsman Babar Azam to open in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, a thought inspired by the success legendary Sachin Tendulkar had after shifting to the pole position from middle-order. The Indian batting maestro started opening the innings after playing 69 matches down the order, and his first match […]
SRINAGAR — Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Saturday expressed sorrow over the demise of Tapan Bose, a noted civil society member, human rights defender and peace activist. Bose was a man of principles and a dear friend of Kashmir, who always stood with its people in their most difficult times, Farooq said. “Tapan […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — In a major crackdown on criminal activities, Jammu and Kashmir Police apprehended two gangsters in Miran Sahib area of Jammu district and seized illegal arms and ammunition from their possession. “During a search operation, a team of Jammu Police, led by PSI Arjun Singh & PSI Nitish Khajuria under the leadership of […]
BANIHAL — One person was killed and three others injured when a truck loaded with liquor bottles skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway on Saturday, officials said. The accident occurred near Battery Cheshma in Ramban district when its driver Rafaqat Khattana lost control while negotiating a […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called the Union Budget “pragmatic”, and said it reflects India’s growing aspiration for accelerated growth and to stimulate the private sector. Sinha also said the revised tax structure is a historic move to bring change in the lives of the middle class. “My heartfelt […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday attached properties worth crores of a notorious drug drug peddler under NDPS Act in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir. “A three BHK Flat at Mohali, Punjab and three trucks bearing registration numbers JK14J-1718, JK14J-0018, JK14J-0618 belonging to the notorious drug peddler were attached under Section […]
JAMMU — In a broad daylight robbery, two men armed with a sharp-edged weapon on Saturday looted more than 1.5 kg gold from a jewellery shop in the Greater Kailash area of Jammu, police said. According to police, two well-dressed men wearing helmets walked into Anand Jewellers located in the posh Greater Kailash locality around […]
NEW DELHI — Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the government will arrange identity cards and registration on the e-Shram portal to assist 1 crore gig workers. Presenting the Union Budget 2025-26, the finance minister also said a scheme for the socio-economic upliftment of urban workers will be implemented. “…Gig workers of online platforms […]