Sports

Tamim Iqbal becomes youngest head of Bangladesh Cricket Board

DHAKA — Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal became the youngest head of the Bangladesh Cricket ​Board (BCB) on Tuesday, after the National ‌Sports Council dissolved the BCB’s board of directors following an investigation into elections held in October. A ​committee found irregularities in the BCB’s ​election process, the NSC’s sports director Mohammed ⁠Aminul Ahesan told […]

Kashmir

Restoration work continues apace in snow-bound areas of J&K: Omar Abdullah

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said restoration work was continuing apace in the Union Territory’s snow-bound areas and added electricity supply had almost been restored following snowfall. The chief minister added the restoration work was being closely monitored by ministers, his advisors and senior officers, with regular reviews taken […]

Politics

Mahila Congress Kupwara president condemns BJP leader Ramesh Biduri’s remarks

SRINAGAR [Farhan Kitab] (KIMS) — In a passionate display of solidarity and strength, Mahila Congress District President Kupwara Sheikh Tahira Bashir has condemned BJP leader Ramesh Biduri for his derogatory remarks about Smt Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Ji. Sheikh Tahira emphasized the importance of respect and dignity in political discourse and called for strict action against […]

Asia

Earthquake in China’s Tibet kills 95 with tremors felt in Nepal, India

BEIJING — A devastating earthquake in China’s remote Tibet region killed at least 95 people and collapsed “many buildings” on Tuesday, state media reported, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal’s capital Kathmandu and parts of India. Videos published by China’s state broadcaster CCTV showed houses destroyed with walls torn apart. Rescue workers waded through […]