ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday praised Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi’s “principled” stance over the hosting of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan. The tournament, scheduled to take place in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9, has become embroiled in a dispute, with the Board of Control for […]
SRINAGAR — The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has said that governing Jammu and Kashmir requires a “delicate dance” with the Centre. “Governing J&K effectively requires a delicate dance with New Delhi, as acknowledged by the new government (in Jammu and Kashmir),” the PDP said in its monthly newsletter ‘Speak Up’. The party said its late […]
SRINAGAR [Farhan Kitab] (KIMS) — In a heartfelt statement today, renowned social and political activist Sabiya Bano expressed deep sympathy for the victims and families affected by the recent fire incident at Noor Bagh, Srinagar. The tragic event, which occurred yesterday, has devastated one residential house and affected many others, raising concerns about community safety […]
SRINAGAR [Farhan Kitab] (KIMS) — In a heartwarming initiative aimed at enhancing community health and well-being, We the Kashmir Foundation, in collaboration with Smile Foundation NGO, successfully organized a free medical camp in Sheikh Gund Shangus. This event brought together healthcare professionals and volunteers dedicated to providing essential medical services to the local population. The […]
DAMASCUS — Syria’s rebels said Sunday the leader of Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, arrived in Damascus hours after fighters seized the capital and said they ousted President Bashar al-Assad. Identifying him by his real name Ahmed al-Sharaa, the statement on Telegram said he had “knelt down prostrating to God in thanks” […]
JAMMU — People’s Democratic Party (PDP) clarified her ‘controversial’ post where she expressed a strong criticism of ‘Hindutva’ calling it an “illness,” and said that there is a lot of difference between ‘Hindutva’ and ‘Hinduism’. This comes after the PDP leader, reacting to a purported video of the attack on minor Muslim boys forced to […]
JAMMU — Jammu District Magistrate Sachin Kumar Vaishya has directed officers to conduct a detailed assessment of agricultural land beyond the border fence to address the challenges faced by farmers in these restricted areas, a spokesperson said on Sunday. During a meeting attended by Border Security Force (BSF) officials and subdivisional magistrates concerned, Vaishya emphasised […]
JAMMU — ‘Hindutva’ is a disease which is defaming Hinduism and leading to “lynching and persecution” of minorities especially Muslims, with the BJP using it to strengthen its vote bank, PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter Iltija on Sunday said. BJP took exception to the remark and demanded an apology for the “derogatory words”. “Ram the […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the convention centre coming up in Gulmarg will enable the famous ski resort to host international conferences, conventions and film screenings. Accompanied by local MLA Farooq Ahmad Shah, Abdullah visited the site of the convention hall to review the progress of its construction. […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — While continuing its campaign against Drugs and Narcotics, Jammu and Kashmir Police achieved a success by recovering 17.67 grams of Contraband Heroin like substance at Naka Point Tikri (NHW) in Udhampur district and arrested two Inter-district narco smugglers. “A vehicle (Tavera) bearing Registration Number JK01S 8557, coming from Jammu towards Kashmir valley […]