BENGALURU — Oil prices rose 2% on Tuesday to their highest in four weeks, as the U.S. reimposed its naval blockade of Iran while the two countries stepped up attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening uncertainty about energy flows. Brent crude futures climbed $1.68, or 2%, to $84.98 per barrel by 0051 GMT, while […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said he will discuss the situation in the region with visiting US Ambassador Sergio Gor, but ruled out raising internal issues with Washington’s representative, saying only the central government can resolve those issues. “It is after a very long time that a US ambassador […]
PULWAMA — The second edition of the Royal Premier League Pulwama commenced in this south Kashmir district on Wednesday evening, marking a striking display of the region’s changing social landscape. In an area once associated with the presence of terror groups, the cricket tournament has brought a very different energy to the forefront-one defined by […]
SRINAGAR — The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today morning visited SHMS Hospital to enquire about the treatment and wellbeing of the Acid attack survivor of Srinagar. On behalf of Lt. Governor, Manoj Sinha, the Div Com assured her parents that all the hospital expenses will be borne by the govt. Besides, […]
NEW DELHI — The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Member of Parliament from Anantnag Justice (Retd.) Hasnain Masoodi sought restoration of abridged constitutional and democratic rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. This he said, while speaking on the discussion on the motion of thanks on the address of the President in Lok Sabha. […]
SRINAGAR — The directorate of health services Kashmir has cited at least 2274 illegal and fake appointments in the department across all districts of Kashmir with Bandipora, Budgam and Ganderbal topping the list. According to an order, the directorate has sought a detail investigation report from Chief Medical Officers of the concerned district by today […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir reported 1429 new coronavirus cases, lowest in 24 days, while three persons succumbed to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said on Friday. They said 607 of the fresh cases were confirmed from Jammu Division and 822 from Kashmir valley, taking the overall case tally to 443891. They […]
BARAMULLA — Patient care has taken a hit at the trauma hospital in Pattan area of Baramulla district due to alleged unauthorised absence of doctors at the healthcare facility. Locals said that a huge number of patients were waiting for routine check ups at general OPD, but no doctor was available at the OPD. They […]
SRINAGAR — Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar has expressed deep dismay over continuous closure of Jamia Masjid and house detention of Mirwaiz Mohammad Umar Farooq since August 2019, thus completing two and a half years in house detention. In a statement, Anjuman said that Mirwaiz is forcibly being prevented from fulfilling from his traditional religious […]
SRINAGAR — Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Friday welcomed the expert panel report to ban private practice of doctors in medical colleges. A committee of medical experts constituted on the directions of Jammu and Kashmir High Court in its report has recommended a blanket ban on private practice of doctors in medical colleges. The committee […]
BRISBANE — Cricket Australia have confirmed that Australia will travel to Pakistan for the first time in 24 years and will play a full-fledged series in three Tests, three ODIs and a solitary T20I on their tour starting March 4. Rawalpindi will host the tour-opening first Test, swapping with Karachi, which will now host the […]
LAHORE — Pakistan pacer Mohammad Hasnain has been suspended from bowling in international cricket after his action was found to be illegal at the ICC’s accredited testing centre in Lahore. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) released a statement regarding Hasnain after the test on his bowling action was conducted. “The PCB today received a formal and […]
MUMBAI — Defending champion Saurashtra has been clubbed with domestic powerhouse Mumbai in Group D, while Tamil Nadu will enter as the second-seeded team in Group H in a curtailed edition of the Ranji Trophy, set to commence on Feb. 17 at nine venues. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay […]
