KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday accused Russia of intensifying strikes across the country to put pressure on Kyiv at upcoming talks after an overnight barrage triggered power cuts as temperatures drop. The latest strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure came days before the trilateral US-brokered meeting in Abu Dhabi scheduled for Tuesday and […]
NEW DELHI — Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has accepted the resignation of Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, who on November 3 resigned from his Parliamentary seat and the National Conference following differences with the party leadership. “Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, an elected member of Lok Sabha from the Srinagar Parliamentary constituency, has resigned […]
SYDNEY — Former opener Usman Khawaja claimed on Saturday that the entire Australian team knew about the 2018 “Sandpapergate” scandal in Cape Town and said they also employed the tactic during the previous Test at Port Elizabeth. Captain Steve Smith, his deputy David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were sent home in disgrace and found by […]
SRINAGAR — Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has become the country’s first automobile manufacturer to transport vehicles to Jammu and Kashmir by train. The first consignment of 116 vehicles—including Brezza, Dzire, WagonR, and S-Presso—was dispatched from the company’s Manesar plant and reached the Anantnag Railway Terminal in South Kashmir on Friday. The automobile carrier train […]
ANANTNAG — Indian Army’s 19 RR (SIKHLI), under its initiative to foster closer bonds with the local populace, organised a Debate-cum-interaction session (Ru-Ba-Ru) in Doru-Verinag area of Anantnag district in South Kashmir. The event aimed to provide a vibrant platform for the expression of ideas, constructive dialogue, and the strengthening of mutual understanding between the […]
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 […]
