Sports

England captain Stokes announces retirement from international cricket

LONDON — England captain Ben Stokes made the dramatic decision Sunday to announce his imminent retirement from international cricket midway through the deciding third test against New Zealand. “This is my last two days as your captain and my last two days representing England,” Stokes told his England teammates inside the dressing room at the […]

Asia

Pakistan PM forms committee to review Imran Khan’s party demands

ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a committee comprising members from all ruling parties to review demands submitted by the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), said PM’s aide on political affairs Rana Sanaullah on Thursday. Flanked by the government’s negotiation committee head Senator Irfan Siddiqui, Sanaullah addressed a press conference in Islamabad to brief […]

Jammu

Chief Minister reaffirms commitment to strengthen JKRLM’s Umeed programme

JAMMU (KIMS) — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to the Umeed Programme, promising to take all necessary steps, provide the required funds and simplify procedures to ensure its continued growth and success. The Chief Minister made these remarks while addressing the ‘Lakhpati Didi Sammelan’ organized by the J&K Rural Livelihood Mission […]

Health

Health Minister inspects GMC Jammu, inaugurates ICU at Super Speciality Hospital

JAMMU (KIMS) — Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today conducted an extensive inspection of Government Medical College (GMC) and Super Speciality Hospital (SSH) Jammu to assess the medical facilities, evaluate ongoing works and ensure effective functioning of healthcare services for the people of Jammu and surrounding regions. Secretary […]

Asia

Soldier, six terrorists killed as aid convoy attacked in Pakistan’s Kurram district

KURRAM — A soldier was martyred while six terrorists were killed after security forces retaliated to an attack on an aid convoy carrying essential goods for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s violence-marred district of Kurram, local administration said on Thursday. “A soldier is martyred and four others sustained injuries in the attack,” said Additional Deputy Commissioner Shaukat Ali, […]

Jammu

Chief Secretary advocates tough action against online scammers to safeguard public

JAMMU (KIMS) — Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, today chaired the 35th Union Territory Level Coordination Committee (UTLCC) meeting convened by Reserve Bank of India, Jammu branch here. The meeting was aimed to discuss issues related to unauthorised deposits, fraudulent activities of unregulated entities and sharing of market intelligence among the stakeholders. Regional Director, RBI, Jammu, […]