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 — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said no one should object to dialogue between India and Pakistan aimed at improving bilateral relations. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function here, Abdullah said the conflict between the two countries was not new and has persisted for the last three […]
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 […]
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 […]
JAMMU — An FIR was registered against the administrator of a social media page for allegedly defaming several individuals by sharing “fabricated and malicious” content about their lives in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, police said on Wednesday. The action was initiated against the “Bhaderwah Confession Page” Instagram account administrator following several complaints from victims, […]
NEW DELHI — The Railway Board on Tuesday unveiled a Vande Bharat Express train, specially-designed to operate seamlessly in Jammu & Kashmir’s challenging winter conditions, for the upcoming Katra-Srinagar rail route. The route is currently under inspection by the Commissioner of Railway Safety inspection, officials said. Stationed at Shakurbasti coaching depot in New Delhi, the […]
