NEW YORK — The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time in almost six weeks after attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East threatened to debilitate an already weakened supply chain. The most heavily traded contract for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, settled at $97.89 […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the BJP should introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in Parliament if it has the numbers to pass it, instead of pushing it through individual states. “If you have the numbers, bring it to Parliament. Why are you doing it through different […]
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 […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday attached the immovable properties of five Pakistan-based terror handlers in Reasi district during the investigation of a terror-related case registered at Police Station Mahore. According to a police statement, the action was taken in connection with FIR No. 70/2024 registered under the relevant provisions of the […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday expressed concern over reports of a crackdown on protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and urged the Government of Pakistan to adopt a humane approach by engaging in dialogue instead of using force. In a post on X, Mehbooba Mufti said the visuals emerging from […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday chaired a review meeting in Ganderbal district to assess the progress of key development projects and address long-pending public issues. In a post on X, the Chief Minister said the meeting reviewed the status of road connectivity, irrigation, flood protection works, sewerage infrastructure, […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader and MLA Pulwama Waheed Ur Rehman Para on Thursday said that the government has granted administrative approval for a major Water Supply Scheme for Pulwama town at an estimated cost of ₹18.96 crore. Sharing the development in a post on X, Para said drinking water has remained […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir is reaping the dividends of peace with strong indicators suggesting that the Union Territory’s economy is getting back on track after multiple setbacks, including Pahalgam terror attack, said Jammu and Kashmir Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Amitava Chatterjee. In an exclusive interview with PTI, Chatterjee said while traffic […]
JAMMU — A batch of over 1,700 devotees left Jammu base camp for 3,880-metre-high cave shrine of Amarnath in South Kashmir himalayas amid multi-tier security escort on Thursday, officials said. More than 4.40 lakh pilgrims have offered prayers at Lord Shiva shrine at the holy cave till now. Twenty-third batch of 1,795 pilgrims, including 1,406 […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday filed a chargesheet against four accused before a Srinagar court in connection with an alleged ₹15 lakh cheating case. According to an EOW statement, the chargesheet in FIR No. 77/2022 under Sections 420 and 120-B of the […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday attached the immovable properties of four Pakistan/PoK-settled terrorists in Ramban district under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). According to a police statement, the action was taken by Ramban Police in compliance with PHQ Order No. 1874 of 2026, conveyed vide Endorsement No. […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday visited Lolpora in Beerwah area of Budgam district to offer condolences to the family of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, who was killed in the line of duty in Anantnag district on July 22 and later met families affected by the recent flash […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Bank on Wednesday reported an 11.5 per cent decline in net profit at ₹428.80 crore in the first quarter of the current fiscal. The private sector lender had a consolidated net profit of ₹484.53 crore in the April-June quarter of FY26. Total income of the bank rose to ₹3,765 crore […]
