ISLAMABAD — Iran has handed over its latest proposal for negotiations with the United States to mediators in Pakistan, Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reported Friday. The U.S. and Pakistan did not immediately confirm receiving the new proposal. There was no word on what details are included in the plan submitted late Thursday, according to […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference President and Handwara MLA Sajad Gani Lone on Wednesday accused the BJP, National Conference (NC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of colluding in “match-fixing” during the Rajya Sabha elections. Recalling his experience from the 2015 Rajya Sabha polls, Lone said, “I remember in 2015 I cast my […]
NEW DELHI — Delhi Capitals bowler Lungi Ngidi was rushed to hospital after sustaining a head injury during an Indian Premier League game on Saturday, but the South African is stable and will soon be discharged, organisers said. Chasing a skier offered by Punjab Kings batter Priyank Arya, Ngidi back-pedalled from his mid-off position but […]
KYIV — Russia on Friday returned to Ukraine the bodies of 501 soldiers, Ukrainian authorities said, in what appeared to be the biggest repatriation of war dead since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. Most of the soldiers were killed in action in the eastern Donetsk region of Ukraine, mostly around the city of Avdiivka […]
SRINAGAR — Newly-appointed Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday asked his Cabinet colleagues to actively monitor and review the functioning of the departments assigned to them to improve governance in the Union Territory. After the J&K Lieutenant Governor allocated portfolios to the newly-inducted ministers in the Omar Abdullah-led Cabinet on Friday, the […]
JAMMU — Police on Friday said that it have arrested a husband for killing his wife in Ramban district. The police said that a missing reported case converted into an FIR at Police Station Ramban related to the death of wife by husband. According to police spokesman, on 7th September an application was submitted by […]
NEW DELHI — India on Friday dispatched the first tranche of 11 tons of medical supplies to Lebanon as part of a humanitarian effort to support the nation amid rising tensions and the ongoing conflict in southern Lebanon. A total of 33 tons of medical supplies are being sent. Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson for […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Hours after assigning portfolios to five ministers, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Mr. Manoj Sinha, on Friday appointed Mr. Mubarak Gul as the Speaker Protem for the J&K Legislative Assembly. In an official order, the Lieutenant Governor stated, “Mr. Mubarak Gul is appointed as Speaker Protem to administer the oath/affirmation […]
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Friday constituted a high-powered fact-finding committee to ascertain the reasons behind its poor performance in the recent Assembly elections in the Union Territory, and suggest measures for strengthening the party in J&K. A party spokesman said that J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hameed Karra constituted […]
SRINAGAR — According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out branch cutting, the power supply to Hakbara, Army Camp, Manasbal, Chandergeer, Hajin, Preng, Banayari, Madwan, Shahgund, Sudunara and Mokdamyari areas shall remain affected on 19th October from 09 am to 03:00 pm. Similarly, to carry out branch cutting, the power supply […]
PULWAMA (KIMS) — The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Friday paid tribute to Shaheed Constable Mohd. Ashraf of the 20th Battalion on the 21st anniversary of his martyrdom, at his native village Naira in Pulwama district of South Kashmir. Shaheed Mohd. Ashraf was martyred during a fierce encounter with militants in Sevenderpara, Tripura, on […]
PULWAMA (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday organized a Police Community Partnership Group (PCPG) meeting in Hawal village of Pulwama district in South Kashmir. The meeting, headed by D.O. of Hawal Pulwama, Mohammad Younus Sheikh was aimed to strengthen the community relations and establish direct contact with local residents. The meeting was […]
GAZA — Palestinian militant group Hamas on Friday confirmed its leader Yahya Sinwar had been killed by the Israeli military in Gaza, a day after Israel announced his death. “We mourn the great leader, the martyred brother, Yahya Sinwar, Abu Ibrahim,” Qatar-based Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya said in a recorded video statement broadcast by Al […]
