JAMMU (KIMS) — In a significant move against militant networks, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached the properties of seven absconding militants operating from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan in Kishtwar district. The action, taken on Thursday, marks an intensified crackdown on militancy, demonstrating the commitment of J&K Police to dismantling militant infrastructure. […]
SRINAGAR — PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday flayed a plea in a Rajasthan court claiming that the Ajmer dargah was built over a Hindu temple, saying “targeting” of mosques and shrines can lead to “further bloodshed”. “Thanks to a former Chief Justice of India a Pandora’s box has been opened sparking a contentious debate […]
KARACHI — Senior players Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah are in line to make a comeback to the national One-day squad for the South Africa tour. The Pakistani selectors are expected to announce the squads for the three ODIs, three T20 Internationals and two Tests in South Africa soon. “Fakhar […]
JAMMU — DPAP chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad, responding to a question on the violence in Sambhal, said getting caught up in matters of religion is detrimental to the unity and integrity of the country. Speaking to reporters during an interaction in Jammu, the Democratic Progressive Azad Party leader cautioned against the dangers of religious polarisation. […]
NEW DELHI — Over 24 lakh candidates have been provisionally shortlisted during job fairs organised during the last five years, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said on Thursday. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Singh said 34,809 job fairs were conducted by state employment exchanges/model career centres during the last […]
KYIV – More than a million Ukrainians were left without power in freezing cold temperatures on Thursday after a massive nationwide Russian missile and drone attack. Ukraine is bracing for what could be its toughest winter of the almost three-year war as Moscow steps up its aerial bombardment of the war-torn country and its troops […]
SRINAGAR — The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh recently held that the right to property now falls within the realm of human rights. Disposing of a petition on November 20, Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal directed the Army, which had occupied the parcel of the petitioner’s land since 1978, to pay the rent […]
SRINAGAR — Former Chief Minister and JKPDP President, Mehbooba Mufti, has expressed serious concern over the plight of contractual lecturers in Jammu & Kashmir, terming their treatment as unjust and discriminatory. These educators, who form the backbone of higher education in the region, are paid a meager ₹28,000 and are denied summer and winter salaries. […]
SRINAGAR — Cold wave gripped Kashmir Valley on Thursday as Srinagar city recorded the coldest night of the season so far, at minus 2.1 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological (MeT) Department officials said the night temperatures have fallen across Kashmir as Srinagar city recorded sub-zero minus temperature. The minimum temperature was minus 2.5 in Gulmarg and […]
LAHORE — Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has insisted that the board remains “clear” in its view on hosting the Champions Trophy, and added that “it’s not possible that Pakistan play in India, and they don’t come here”. “Our stance is very clear,” Naqvi said during a press conference held at the Gaddafi Stadium. […]