CARACAS — Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the same area of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to collapse, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and AFP journalists. The quakes sowed panic in the capital, Caracas, driving people into the streets. It was unknown if there were fatalities, but some […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday rejected the “backdoor appointments” allegations levelled by PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, saying the government will bring out the entire truth before the people within a day or two. Abdullah said Mehbooba’s allegations were akin to the pot calling the kettle back. “There is a […]
LONDON — England captain Ben Stokes and Test team-mate Gus Atkinson were both withdrawn from their respective County Championship fixtures on Sunday in what appears to be an indication they will be available to play in next week’s series finale against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. The pair were dropped from the ongoing second Test […]
NEW DELHI — A Delhi court is likely to decide on December 19 whether to transfer the terror-funding case against Jammu and Kashmir MP Engineer Rashid to a special court designated to try lawmakers. The hearing in the case, which was scheduled to be taken up on Thursday, was adjourned because the judge hearing the […]
JAMMU — With rail connectivity from Kanyakumari to Kashmir likely to complete next month, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the link provides an opportunity to give a big boost to the floriculture sector in Jammu and Kashmir. Chairing a meeting of the department of floriculture, parks and gardens at the Civil Secretariat here […]
RAWALPINDI — A special court in Islamabad on Thursday indicted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder-chairman Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the new Toshakhana case — also known as the jewellery set case. Special Court Central-I Judge Central Shahrukh Arjumand, who presided over the hearing at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail, framed the charges on Khan […]
JAMMU [Farhan Kitab] (KIMS) — Sunil Dimple, a prominent political figure and community advocate, has publicly rejected the recent decision by the Union Cabinet to advance the “One Nation, One Poll” initiative. This proposal, which aims to synchronize elections across the country, is on track to be deliberated and potentially passed in the upcoming session […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Thursday held a function at the Srinagar Party office to remember the contributions and selfless services of party veterans and former Chief Ministers G.M. Sadiq, Syed Mir Qasim, and former Minister Jenab G.M. Mir (Lasjan). JKPCC President Tariq Hameed Karra, accompanied by senior […]
JAMMU — J&K Lt Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha said on Thursday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, J&K is moving towards equality, opportunity and social justice. “Under the leadership of PM Modi changes have taken place in recent years and these changes exemplify inclusive development, eliminating biases and fostering hope and stability […]
JAMMU — Six people were arrested for allegedly open firing at a man with the intent of killing him here, police said on Thursday. The incident took place on Tuesday when the accused shot at him and later threw him from a height of nearly 60 feet near Ring Road Kunjwani in the outskirts of […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a relentless effort to curb the menace of drug peddling, Jammu and Kashmir Police attached a residential property of a notorious drug peddler under NDPS Act in Kakapora area of Pulwama district in South Kashmir on Thursday. Jammu and Kashmir Police attached a residential house valuing approximately Rs 20 lacs of […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — While continuing its operation against drug peddlers, Jammu and Kashmir Police attached a residential property of a notorious drug peddler under section 68-F of NDPS Act 1985 in Pampore town of Pulwama district in South Kashmir on Thursday. Jammu and Kashmir Police attached a single-storey residential house valuing approximately 25 lacs of […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In its ongoing drive to combat drug trafficking, Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested two drug peddlers in Awantipora area of Pulwama district in South Kashmir on Thursday and recovered significant quantity of contraband substance from their possession. “A vehicle (ECO) bearing Registration Number JK05M-4630 was intercepted by a team of Police […]
