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) — In view of inclement weather conditions in the Kashmir Valley, the University of Kashmir has postponed all examinations scheduled for Monday, December 30. According to an official communiqué, all examinations of the University of Kashmir scheduled to be held on December 30, 2024, stand postponed. Fresh dates for the postponed papers shall […]
JAMMU — Katra, the base camp for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir, remained shut for the fifth consecutive day on Sunday in protest against a proposed ropeway project in the Trikuta hills, with BJP MLA Baldev Raj Sharma threatening to sit on a hunger strike if those detained are not released within […]
SRINAGAR — Air traffic to and fro the Srinagar International Airport was restored on Sunday, a day after heavy snowfall forced cancellation of all flights to the Kashmir valley. “The flights to Srinagar have resumed and we expect normal operations,” an official of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) told PTI. He said the flight […]
ANANTNAG [Ess Enn] (KIMS) — Amidst the chill and snow, the Indian Army’s 19RR Sikh Light Infantry on Saturday organized a free medical camp at Deethu, Anantnag, under the supervision of Company Commander Major SK Prajapati. The camp received an overwhelming response, with hundreds of local residents availing themselves of free medical check-ups and receiving […]
SRINAGAR — The Meteorological Centre Srinagar today said that two Western Disturbances (WDs) in quick succession likely to affect Jammu and Kashmir and adjoining parts from January 01 onwards. An official of Meteorological Centre Srinagar told that the weather conditions will likely remain dry from December 29 to 31. He said that two Western Disturbances […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — After remaining suspended for a day, traffic movement was resumed on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on Sunday, officials said. Officials said, “Passenger vehicles have been allowed to ply on both sides of the highway.” “The commuters are advised to follow lane discipline as overtaking will cause congestion. The drivers are also advised […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Directorate of Health Services Kashmir (DHSK) demonstrated its commitment to providing uninterrupted healthcare services to patients despite harsh winter conditions. The healthcare institutions across the division provided seamless services with over 23,782 patients were attended to in Outpatient Departments (OPDs), while 1,019 admissions were recorded. In terms of surgeries, 40 major […]
ANANTNAG [Sheikh Nadeem] (KIMS) — In the serene village of Pethbugh Dialgam, just 8 km from the bustling town of Anantnag in South Kashmir, lives Uzain Asif Bhat—a 13-year-old prodigy who has become the valley’s newest musical sensation. Uzain’s melodies resonate with the soul, and his soothing voice has the power to move hearts. Whether […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In view of prevailing cold weather conditions, the Head of Department of Cardiology, Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, today issued advisory for general public to stay safe of heart attacks, suffered due to low temperatures. While stating the study of Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the Advisory underlines that 10 […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — The J&K Service Selection Board has postponed the OMR based examinations for the posts of Junior Stenographers/Junior Scale Stenographers (Shift I) and Steno-Typists (Shift II). Scheduled to be held on 29.12.2024, the said examination shall now be held on 31.12.2024 in view of the inclement weather conditions. According to a notification issued […]
