JAMMU — Four people were killed and as many were injured in two separate road accidents in Ramban and Reasi districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. A cab bearing a Punjab registration number plunged into a deep gorge near Magarkoot along Jammu-Srinagar in Ramban district around 7 am, killing the driver and […]
KARACHI — Responding to the concerns regarding Fakhar Zaman’s exclusion from Pakistan’s white-ball squads and central contact, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said that the national selection committee has full authority over squad decisions, including players’ inclusions and omissions. During an informal conversation with journalists in Karachi on Tuesday, Naqvi, who also serves […]
SRINAGAR — The Minister for Health & Medical Education, Social Welfare, and Education, Sakeena Masood on Tuesday announced the approval of advertisements for 575 lecturer positions in various streams within the School Education Department of Jammu and Kashmir. In a post on X, Sakina Itoo wrote, “We have started to fulfil the promise of Hon’ble […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Member of Parliament from Central Kashmir’s Srinagar constituency and National Conference (NC) senior leader, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, on Tuesday wrote a letter to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, congratulating him on assuming office of the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. In addition to his congratulations, Ruhullah proposed several measures for the […]
SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today flagged off the ‘Run for Unity’ from the back lawns of the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Center (SKICC) here, marking the celebration of National Unity Day. This day honors the birth anniversary of independent India’s first Home Minister, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The event was attended by Chief Secretary Atal […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today conducted a comprehensive review of the Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) here at Civil Secretariat. The review meeting aimed at evaluating the department’s progress, identifying challenges, and setting priorities for urban development projects. The meeting was attended by Advisor to Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday issued a provisional calendar for sittings of its first session which is scheduled to begin with election of the Speaker followed by Lieutenant Governor’s address on November 4. According to the calendar issued by Pro-tem Speaker Mubarak Gul, the session of November 5 will have obituary […]
JAMMU — Over 50 militants are likely present on the launching pads across the border to sneak into Jammu region, a senior Army officer said, asserting that the forces are fully alert to the challenge and will foil any infiltration attempt, which change especially during the winter months. Speaking to reporters after the successful elimination […]
SRINAGAR — Police in Baramulla district seized 2.7 kilograms of heroin worth Rs 20 crore and arrested three key figures of a drug smuggling racket, an officer said on Tuesday. A portion of the contraband was found on one Nazim Din from Zamboor Pattan area of Uri tehsil who was detained for frisking at a […]
LAHORE — Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi Tuesday met with recently appointed white-ball captain Muhammad Rizwan and vice-captain Salman Agha, ahead of their departure for the Australia tour today. The chairman also conveyed good wishes for both Rizwan and Salman, who will be leading the team in the one day internationals (ODIs) and […]