WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said on Friday he had ordered the military to be prepared to launch strikes against Iran if the Iranian government carried out or attempted an assassination of the president. “1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately […]
SRINAGAR — In a show of strength for the first time after coming back to power in Jammu and Kashmir, the ruling National Conference (NC) held a grand workers’ convention here on Saturday, just days ahead of the party’s proposed protest at Jantar Mantar for the restoration of statehood. The convention was held at the […]
NEW DELHI — Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran died on Tuesday, a day short of his 39th birthday, after reportedly undergoing treatment for a rare severe immune system disorder at a New Delhi hospital. “With profound grief and deep sorrow, the Afghanistan Cricket Board mourns the passing of former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran,” […]
SRINAGAR — Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday hit out at the Centre, alleging that it is treating the people of Jammu and Kashmir as criminals. Speaking to reporters in Anantnag district, Mufti said, “People are being sacked from service and labelled as anti-national. They even brand houses as anti-national. Then these lifeless […]
A flotilla carrying aid to Gaza said dozens of its ships were still “sailing strong” towards the war-battered Palestinian territory on Thursday despite an interception by Israeli naval forces. The Global Sumud Flotilla — involving around 45 vessels carrying politicians and activists including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg — left Spain last month, aiming to […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a major action against secessionist and terrorist networks, Jammu and Kashmir Police has attached the head office of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat at Rehmatabad, Hyderpora, under Section 25 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA). “The attached property comprises a three-storey building on 1 kanal 1 marla of land (Khasra No. 946, Khata […]
SRINAGAR — The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has issued a fresh order revising school timings for both Government and recognized private schools across the Kashmir Division, effective from October 3, 2025. According to the order, schools falling within the limits of Srinagar Municipal Corporation will now function from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, […]
JAMMU — The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has issued a fresh order revising school timings for both Government and recognized private schools across Jammu division. As per the order, schools in the Summer Zone of Jammu Division shall function from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM during October 2025. With effect from November 1, […]
LEH — Hardening its stand following the killing of four protesters during clashes with security forces last week, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) on Monday, September 29, announced that it will stay away from talks with the High Powered Committee of the Home Ministry till normalcy is restored in Ladakh and a conducive atmosphere is […]
SRINAGAR — Mithun Manhas has been elected as the 37th President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) at the 94th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Mumbai. He replaces Roger Binny, who resigned last month after turning 70. “It’s an absolute honour to be the president of the world’s finest cricketing […]
JAMMU — A full anti-sabotage drill was carried out at Jammu airport after a private airliner received a bomb threat email on Sunday, officials said. However, nothing suspicious was found during a thorough search conducted by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and police, without affecting the air traffic, the officials said. “An email was […]
CHENNAI — At least 39 people were killed and over 50 injured on Saturday in a stampede at a rally held by Tamil actor Vijay, who is campaigning for election, the chief minister of Tamil Nadu said. “So far, 39 people have died, including 13 men, 17 women, 4 boys, and 5 girls — while […]
SRINAGAR — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced the sanctioning of 5,061 houses in rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir that were damaged in recent natural calamities. He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister of Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan for approving the special project under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – […]
