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 […]
BUDGAM — Body of a Kashmiri MBBS student, who died in a Bangladesh College on Wednesday, reached her native village in Budgam on Saturday, officials said. An official said that the body of Seema Zehra, a resident of Zabar Mohalla in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district, reached her home on late Saturday evening where her last […]
NEW DELHI — A 42-year-old man was arrested for allegedly stealing luxury cars on demand from the national capital and supplying the vehicles to UP and Kashmir, police said on Saturday. The accused was identified as Kunal alias Tanuj, a resident of Sangam Vihar here, they said, adding that he called himself ‘Car Raja’. A […]
NEW DELHI — Centre will make it mandatory for carmakers to provide a minimum of six airbags in motor vehicles that can carry up to 8 passengers for enhanced safety of occupants, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Friday. In a series of tweets, the Road Transport and Highways Minister said his ministry had already […]
SRINAGAR — The imposition of weekend lockdown without making any announcement has led to the sufferings of tourists as well as the losses to the traders; alleged trade bodies, stating that the unexpected decision has surprised all in the Valley. Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCC&I) president, Sheikh Ashiq said that it was surprising […]
Mudasir Maqbool PULWAMA — A 30-year-old man was missing in southern Kashmir’s Pulwama district from last 5 days has been traced by Police near Chinani Nasri tunnel at Udhampur and has been handed over to the family. We have traced the man and handed over to family on Satarday, an officials said. He was brought […]
JAMMU — A man from Pakistan was nabbed by Border Security Force troops after he inadvertently infiltrated from International Border in Jammu, Officials said Saturday. BSF officials said that one Pakistani national crossed over inadvertently to Indian side at Balhad border point today at about 01 PM. “He came about 200 meters inside India our […]
Peerzada Zubair KUPWARA — India is celebrating its 74th Army Day throughout the country. The occasion is celebrated on January 15 every year to honour the soldiers of the nation, who have set the greatest example of selfless service and brotherhood and more than anything the love for the country. To commemorate the occasion of […]
Peerzada Zubair KUPWARA — Army Day was celebrated by Local Army Unit and villagers at Kamkari village near the Line of Control in Machhal Sector, Kupwara. As part of this celebration, National flag was hoisted at the Government Upper Primary School in Kamkari village. In spite of extreme cold, adults and children of all age […]
Peerzada Zubair KUPWARA — Indian Army, Kupwara Terriers celebrated 74th Army Day, to commemorate the day, when Gen (later Field Marshal) K M Cariappa became the first Commander-in-Chief of Indian Armed Forces after Independence, taking over the command of Armed Forces from Gen Sir F R R Bucher, the last British Commander-in-Chief, in 1949. On […]
NEW DELHI — Virat Kohli has announced his decision to step down from Test captaincy, a day after India’s Test series defeat to South Africa. “It’s been 7 years of hard work, toil and relentless perseverance everyday to take the team in the right direction. I’ve done the job with absolute honesty and left nothing […]
