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 […]
RAWALPINDI — Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood labelled his deputy Saud Shakeel’s century as one of the best he had ever witnessed and dedicated their 2-1 series win to the people of the country who suffered with them during their horror run in the format. The tides have turned in Pakistan’s favour after years of […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said every drop of innocent blood spilled in the valley will be avenged and all capabilities will be used to dismantle the terror ecosystem. Addressing the passing out-cum-attestation parade of the Border Security Force (BSF) at the STC, Humhama here, Sinha said Pakistan has […]
JAMMU — A month-long joint training of the Army’s special forces and police personnel concluded here on Saturday with a senior police officer expressing confidence that the exercise will significantly contribute to the overall security in Jammu and Kashmir. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Jammu Zone, Anand Jain attended the closing ceremony of the […]
SRINAGAR — Three to four militants are believed to have carried out the deadly attack on an Army convoy in the Gulmarg sector of Jammu and Kashmir that left four people, including two soldiers, dead, a senior police official said on Saturday. The search operation, which entered the second day, was halted at the last […]
TEHRAN — Iran media on Saturday said that the country’s air defence systems have been activated in central Tehran in response to the escalating attacks by Israel. State news agency IRNA said that Iran has successfully shot down “adversial targets” in the airspace around Tehran province. Iranian state television noted hearing six loud sounds resembling […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (JKPDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has announced the dissolution of the party’s entire structure with immediate effect. According to sources, the new office bearers, along with various wings and bodies, will be formed after discussions with senior leaders. The announcement was made at the JKPDP headquarters in Srinagar […]
SRINAGAR — An offshoot of the militant outfit, Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) calling itself the People’s Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF) has claimed responsibility for the Botapathri militant attack by releasing a video on social media. The PAFF has released a video that showed a militant firing a rocket at the army vehicle from the dense forest in the […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday said that a teacher was booked for alleged sexual misconduct against minor students in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district. A Police spokesperson said that today district Police Kupwara registered a Case FIR No. 96/2024 U/S 75 Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act and Sections 9, 10, […]
ISLAMABAD — The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Islamabad on Friday granted bail to PTI founder Imran Khan’s sisters, Aleema Khan and Uzma Khanum, following their detention during a protest in the capital amid Section 144 restrictions. Earlier this month, hundreds of PTI activists, including senior leaders and the two sisters, had gathered at multiple locations in […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a significant development, the Jammu and Kashmir administration is reportedly planning a major reshuffle in the police department, with several high-ranking officials likely to receive new postings. Sources told Kashmir Independent Media Service – KIMS that the reshuffle is in its final stages at Police Headquarters. Several high-ranking officials, including Deputy […]
