NEW YORK — The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time in almost six weeks after attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East threatened to debilitate an already weakened supply chain. The most heavily traded contract for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, settled at $97.89 […]
SRINAGAR — Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and MLA Pulwama Waheed ur Rehman Para has raised concerns over the new laws introduced by the Jammu and Kashmir government, alleging that they could weaken planning regulations, allow commercial activities in residential areas and increase the risk of flooding. In a post on X, the MLA said […]
PULWAMA — The second edition of the Royal Premier League Pulwama commenced in this south Kashmir district on Wednesday evening, marking a striking display of the region’s changing social landscape. In an area once associated with the presence of terror groups, the cricket tournament has brought a very different energy to the forefront-one defined by […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today extended his heartiest congratulations to the Vice Chancellor, faculty, staff, scholars and students of University of Jammu for attaining the coveted A++ Grade from NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council), securing an exceptional score of 3.72. In a social media post, the Lieutenant Governor said the […]
SRINAGAR — PDP supremo Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said the proposed increase in GST for Kashmiri shawl would finish the craft and appealed to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to address the issue. She also alleged that the Centre was trying to make the people of Jammu and Kashmir dependent solely on tourism. […]
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan military courts have convicted and sentenced 25 people for involvement in pro-Imran Khan unrest last year, the armed forces said Saturday, with the majority handed decade-long prison terms. Ex-prime minister Khan was arrested in May 2023 after being ousted from office and mounting an unprecedented campaign of defiance against the nation’s powerful […]
KARACHI — New Zealand Cricket has sent a delegation to Pakistan to inspect security and other arrangements for a scheduled tri-series in January. Besides hosts Pakistan and New Zealand, South Africa is the third team in the event. Pakistan is hosting the multi-team event as a curtain raiser to the ICC Champions Trophy in February […]
RAWALPINDI — An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has granted interim bail to Bushra Bibi, the wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) founder Imran Khan, in 32 cases related to the November 26 protest. ATC Special Judge Amjad Ali Shah approved her bail until January 13, allowing her temporary relief as legal proceedings continue. The cases […]
SRINAGAR — People’s Conference chief Sajad Lone Friday expressed concern over the reports of proposed revision of tax slab for Kashmiri handicrafts, saying the move would deal a big blow to the industry. However, the Jammu and Kashmir government said it has already taken up the matter with the Union Ministry for Commerce and Industry, […]
SRINAGAR — The Peoples’ Democratic Party on Friday said the cancellation of more than 1.27 lakh ration cards in Jammu and Kashmir was “unwarranted and cruel”, and asked the government to revisit the move. In a post on X, party leader Iltija Mufti said the ration card holders were people living below the poverty line […]
Anantnag: Anantnag Police, in collaboration with Government Women’s College Anantnag, conducted a Career Guidance Programme titled “Civil Services as a Career and its Dynamics” to inspire and guide students towards pursuing careers in civil services. The event featured three newly inducted civil servants, Mr. Tarun Patnaik (IAS 2023), Ms. Swathi Patnaik (IAS 2023), and […]
Anantnag: In a significant move to prevent SIM card misuse and enhance Public safety, Anantnag Police conducted a comprehensive district-wide inspection of SIM card vendors. The initiative aimed to ensure strict compliance with guidelines for SIM card sales and activations while supporting law enforcement efforts. The inspection focused on verifying adherence to Know Your […]
SRINAGAR [Farhan Kitab] (KIMS) — The Kashmir Trade Alliance (KTA) has expressed support for the recently implemented Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) while simultaneously highlighting critical concerns about the lack of parking facilities across Srinagar’s commercial areas. KTA President Aijaz Shahdhar welcomed the administration’s efforts to improve traffic management but emphasized the pressing challenges faced […]
