BEIJING — China said it will donate US$200,000 (S$256,000) to the parents of students killed in what it called an “indiscriminate” missile strike on a school in Iran early in the Middle East war. Tehran has accused the US and Israel of conducting the deadly missile attack on the school in Iran’s south on the […]
KOLKATA — West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Centre, accusing it of trying to snatch away voting rights through the SIR, describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the “biggest infiltrator” and warning that those targeting Bengal “should go to hell”. Addressing worshippers after Eid prayers at […]
ISLAMABAD — Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed announced his retirement from international cricket on Sunday bringing an end to a career that lasted almost two decades. The wicketkeeper-batter played all three formats for Pakistan that included 54 Tests, 117 ODIs and 61 T20Is. He scored 6,164 runs across all three formats, which included six centuries […]
ANANTNAG, Raouf Dar (KIMS) — The Child Welfare Committee (CWC) Anantnag has taken cognizance of a viral video involving a minor that was circulated on various social media platforms during a recent event held by Physics Wallah in Anantnag, terming it a violation of the child’s right to privacy. In a press release issued on […]
FATEHGARH SAHIB — A fire broke out in a coach of the Amritsar–Saharsa Garib Rath Express near Sirhind railway station on Saturday morning, officials said. According to the Railway Board, one passenger sustained minor burn injuries in the incident, the cause of which is yet to be ascertained. The fire erupted around 7:30 a.m. when […]
KABUL — The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has withdrawn from the upcoming tri-nation T20 series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka in protest against recent airstrikes by Pakistan’s military regime in Paktika province, which killed eight domestic cricket players. According to the board, four other players were wounded in the strikes while playing club-level cricket. The […]
SRINAGAR — PDP MLA Waheed Para on Friday said the Jammu and Kashmir government’s decision to “slash” the RBA quota is a “calculated attempt to disempower” Kashmiris. The Pulwama legislator accused Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of advancing the “disempowerment agenda” and asserted that the Residents of Backward Areas (RBA) quota safeguards Kashmiri representation. “The J&K […]
SINAGAR (KIMS) — The University of Kashmir on Friday announced that all examinations scheduled for October 20 have been postponed. According to a communiqué from the varsity, due to the public holiday declared for Urs-Sheikh Noor-Ud-Din Sahib on October 20, 2025, all university examinations scheduled on that date stands postponed. New dates for the deferred […]
ANANTNAG, Sheikh Nadeem (KIMS) — The Scholars Scientific Institute, Moominabad Anantnag, on Wednesday celebrated its Annual Day with great enthusiasm and active participation from students and staff. The event began with the recitation of the Holy Quran, setting a spiritual tone for the day. Students presented a series of cultural performances, including songs, skits, speeches, […]
JAMMU — Asserting that the BJP-led government is not sincere about restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday said people of the Union Territory are pinning their hopes on the Supreme Court, which has been delivering justice in the country for decades. Choudhary made the remarks while visiting Bhagwati […]
PULWAMA (KIMS) — Ms. Tanushree, IPS, on Saturday assumed charge as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Pulwama, succeeding Ms. P.D. Nitya, IPS, who was recently transferred to Rajasthan. On her arrival at the District Police Headquarters Pulwama, Ms. Tanushree was accorded a warm welcome by senior police officers of the district, and a ceremonial Guard […]
SRINAGAR — A senior government officer has been sent to one-week judicial custody by a local court in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district for failing to comply with its order. The court of Sub-Judge Feroz Ahmad Khan on Thursday sent Mohammad Rouf Rehman, a Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Services (JKAS) officer and Chief Executive Officer […]
SRINAGAR — The chief cleric of Kashmir, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on Friday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to release Kashmiri prisoners, saying the step would go a long way in winning the hearts of the people of the Valley. Addressing the Friday congregation at the historic Jamia Masjid […]
