TEL AVIV — The Israeli Cabinet has agreed to a four-day ceasefire and a deal with the Hamas to secure the release of 50 hostages, including women and children, being held in Gaza since the war erupted on October 7. However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the Cabinet meeting late Tuesday night that the country […]
RAMALLAH — At least 3,000 Palestinians have been arrested by the Israeli forces in the West Bank since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas conflict on Oct. 7, according to Palestinian statistics released on Tuesday. In the past few hours, at least 40 Palestinians in the West Bank were detained by the Israeli army, according to […]
DUBAI — While allowing Sri Lanka to compete in both bilateral series and ICC events, the ICC on Tuesday took control of funding of Sri Lanka Cricket. The ICC also reallocated the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 from Sri Lanka to South Africa. These decisions were taken by the International Cricket Council (ICC) […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Tuesday forecast dry and cold weather in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir till the end of this month. An official of the Meteorological Department (MeT) said, “Currently, the weather is mainly clear to partly cloudy at most places of Jammu and Kashmir.” He said, “The […]
TEL AVIV — Hamas’s politburo leader Ismail Haniyeh on Tueday said that its militant group is “close to reaching a truce agreement” with Israel regarding the release of hostages captured on October 7 following the assault on the Jewish nation. Haniyeh’s remarks came after Hamas communicated its desire for the truce to mediators in Qatar. […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Home Department of Jammu and Kashmir Government has appointed State CAPF and Nodal Officer for the Lok Sabha Elections which are going to be held next year. According to an order, Shri Mahendra Nath Tiwari, IPS (IGP, Armed, Jammu), has been appointed as State CAPF Coordinator. Ms. Sarah Rizvi-IPS (DIG IR […]
SRINAGAR — The Government on Monday repatriated, Mr. Atal Dulloo, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Officer to his parent cadre, Jammu and Kashmir. According to an order, The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the repatriation of 1989-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer to his parent cadre on the request of the Ministry of […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Government of Jammu and Kashmir is likely to announce winter vacation for primary classes within few days. The Government is considering announcing winter vacation for primary classes soon, primarily due to harsh weather conditions, including cold temperatures and foggy mornings in the Kashmir valley. Parents and the Private Schools Association have […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Private Schools Association of Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK) has asked the government to announce the winter vacation for schools, especially for lower classes on a priority basis, due to minus temperatures and foggy conditions. The Association said that they have been receiving representations from a number of parents and even schools […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Director General of Police (DGP), Jammu and Kashmir Mr. R R Swain has ordered transfers and postings of five Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySPs) in the interest of administration. According to an order, Suresh Kumar Sharma KPS125769, DYSP PTS Kathua (Att. SSF) has been transferred and posted as SDPO Basohli, Sahil […]