SINGAPORE — Oil prices rose on Monday following days of tit-for-tat strikes by the U.S. and Iran that underscored the fragility of their interim peace deal and again slowed energy shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures climbed 58 cents, or 0.8%, to $72.57 a barrel at 0207 GMT while U.S. West Texas […]
SRINAGAR — PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday claimed several leaders and workers of her party were placed under house arrest to prevent them from protesting against the government over the issue of “backdoor” appointments. “The NC government repeatedly hides behind the excuse that the police department is beyond its control whenever questions of accountability […]
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 […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Indian Army along with the Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted a search operation in Kulgam district of South Kashmir on Wednesday and recovered arms and ammunition. An individual was also apprehended during the operation. “A joint Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir […]
SRINAGAR — The Afghanistan Cricket Board has announced that former Pakistan captain Younis Khan will accompany the national side during the upcoming ICC Men’s Champions Trophy as team mentor. Khan, who represented Pakistan across 265 ODIs, 118 Test matches, and led them to a historic Men’s T20 World Cup triumph in 2009, amassed over 17,000 […]
PULWAMA (KIMS) — As part of the ongoing National Road Safety Month 2025, the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) Pulwama, organized a comprehensive medical camp for drivers to enhance their health and well-being, an essential aspect of ensuring safer roads and responsible driving practices. The camp witnessed an encouraging response with a large number of drivers […]
JAMMU — Flagging off a youth contingent of Jammu and Kashmir to New Delhi for the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue at the National Youth Festival 2025, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday emphasised that the youth are responsible for writing their destiny and shaping the future of the Union Territory (UT). Terming JK an […]
JAMMU — Two Junior Engineers were among three people injured on Wednesday in a road accident at Dhakki Bridge near OP Hill Ground in Mendhar area of Poonch district. Officials told GNS that a collision occurred between a motorcycle and a Tata Sumo near OP Hill Ground Mendhar.In this incident three people were injured who […]
JAMMU — Responding to the concerns triggered by the detection of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the country, the Jammu and Kashmir health department has set up a specialised ICU ward in Jammu to address any potential outbreak of the disease. “We have prepared a special ICU ward to handle any eventuality. God forbid if […]
BANIHAL — A new chapter was written in the Indian Railways’ history with a successful rising grade speed trial in the challenging geography from Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra to Banihal along the USBRL project, a top official said on Wednesday. The remarks by the Northern Circle’s Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) Dinesh Chand Deshwal offers […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday busted a major drug racket in Srinagar district by arresting two drug peddlers and recovering 8 kilograms of heroin. “A vehicle (Tata Sumo) bearing Registration Number JK05D-1837 was intercepted by a team from Police Post Qamarwari during a routine […]
ISLAMABAD — Amid uncertainty over the fate of much-hyped talks between the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and the government, contradictions in the statements of PTI leaders regarding the purported “offer of Imran Khan’s house arrest” have further complicated the process. A report published in The News quoted PTI founder’s sister, Aleema Khan, claiming that the offer was […]
LAHORE — The Pakistani selectors have decided to name injured batter Saim Ayub in the provisional squad that will be sent to the International Cricket Council for the Champions Trophy beginning February 19. A source close to the national selectors said that Saim’s form in recent months and his improvement as an opener particularly in […]
