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 […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra on Saturday wrote to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, demanding a thorough probe over the alleged assault on party MLA Nizam-ud-din Bhat by some National Conference workers. He called for a thorough investigation into the incident and expressed hope that the chief minister would intervene promptly […]
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 […]
JASROTA — Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge vowed to fight for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that he would remain active in politics until Prime Minister Narendra Modi is ousted from power. Kharge’s remarks came amid criticism of the BJP-led government at the Centre for its handling of the Union territory, particularly […]
JAMMU — Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday said that the people in J&K want Article 370 reinstated but they have no expectations from the BJP. “We all want the return of Article 370 but we cannot expect anything from the BJP. Even Congress fails to speak on this crucial […]
NEW DELHI — Javed Beigh, a political activist from Jammu and Kashmir, criticised Pakistan, particularly in light of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent comments as he raked up the Kashmir bogey in his speech at the United Nations General Assembly once again. Beigh accused Pakistan of peddling misinformation on global platforms and highlighted the contrast […]
JAMMU — Lashing out at former Jammu-Kashmir Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti for cancelling her campaign following the killing of Hezbollah commander Hassan Nasrallah, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Anurag Thakur said that parties like National Conference, People’s Democratic Party and Congress support militancy and not democracy. Attacking the Opposition parties further, Thakur said that these parties […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — A militant and Head Constable of Jammu and Kashmir Police were killed while DySP Operations and Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) suffered injuries in an encounter in Kathua district of Jammu division. The encounter broke out between joint team of security forces and militants at Rasana village in Billawar area of Kathua district on […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday attached immovable property of a man accused of providing shelter to militants in Kakapora area of Pulwama district in South Kashmir. “In a significant move to counter militancy, Pulwama Police attached property including 16 marlas land along with a two-storey residential house under Survey No. […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Mountaineering Association of Jammu & Kashmir (MAJK) organized a two-day district-level sport climbing competition at the J&K Tourism Sport Climbing Wall in Nowgam, Srinagar, for four districts of the Kashmir Valley: Srinagar, Budgam, Pulwama, and Shopian. The event’s first day saw enthusiastic participation from young athletes across these districts. The competition […]
SRINAGAR — National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the Union government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi should put pressure on Israel to end the “bloodshed” in Palestine and Lebanon. “What has happened yesterday (killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah), it looks like war is hovering around the region. The Government of India […]
SRINAGAR — With Kashmir witnessing a steep surge in psychotropic drug abuse, especially the consumption of heroin among youngsters, whoever comes to power in Jammu and Kashmir is likely to face an uphill task in tackling the menace. According to experts, instances of drug abuse have risen manifold over the years due to the easy […]
SRINAGAR — A walkathon was held from Dal Lake to Lal Chowk on World Heart Day to promote cardiac health, organised by a specialty hospital in the union territory. The Sunday event aimed to raise awareness about the increasing prevalence of heart diseases, especially among younger populations. Dr. Parvaiz, the organiser, said, “Today’s walkathon has […]
