BENGALURU — Oil prices rose 2% on Tuesday to their highest in four weeks, as the U.S. reimposed its naval blockade of Iran while the two countries stepped up attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening uncertainty about energy flows. Brent crude futures climbed $1.68, or 2%, to $84.98 per barrel by 0051 GMT, while […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday asserted that the proposed protest plan of his party in Delhi on July 20 over the alleged delay in the restoration of statehood would not change, but said there can be changes in the venue or the mode of the protest. He, however, refused […]
JAMMU — More than 570 sports and youth infrastructure projects with an estimated investment of over Rs 650 crore are at various stages of planning and execution across Jammu and Kashmir during the current financial year, a senior government official said on Tuesday. Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, Shahid Iqbal Choudhary said the initiative […]
JAMMU — All India Mahila Congress chief Alka Lamba on Friday said Jammu and Kashmir wants freedom from this “dictatorial government” and her party will ensure that. Speaking to reporters after her arrival at the Jammu airport, Lamba also targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly neglecting important issues such as development, unemployment and inflation. […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Suspected militants on Monday evening shot dead a man in Rajouri district of Jammu region. Reports said, suspected militants shot at and critically injured a man identified as Mohammad Razaq, son of Mohammad Akbar when he was coming out of a mosque at his native village Kunda in Rajouri district. He was […]
ANANTNAG [Sheikh Nadeem] (KIMS) — Aayat Fayaz, a 14-year-old gifted artist who excels in making beautiful wall hangings, painting stunning artworks, and creating elegant calligraphy. Aayat, hailing from Mir Danter area of Anantnag district discovered her love for art, which grew into a passion for expressing herself through various mediums. Her wall hangings are intricately […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday visited Gandbal area of Srinagar and met with the family members of victims who lost their lives in the heart breaking boat tragedy on April 16. He also met with the families whose kin are still missing. Sinha also expressed his deep […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party on Monday extended its support to Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference for the Baramulla seat in Lok Sabha Election. Apni Party has fielded its candidates in Srinagar and Anantnag-Rajouri seat while it announced to support People’s Conference president Sajad Lone who is contesting Lok Sabha Election from […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) on Monday appointed Mr. Amir Ahmed Bhatt as the candidate for Srinagar Lok Sabha Seat. Bhatt was appointed as the candidate for Srinagar Lok Sabha Seat in a meeting held by party’s chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad. According to a communique, “Mr. Amir Ahmed Bhatt, District President […]
SRINAGAR — The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday conducted searches at nine locations in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, in a case linked to militant activities. The ongoing raids, initiated early Monday, are being conducted in collaboration with security forces at various sites associated with individuals linked to militancy as part of a case registered […]
RANCHI — National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said on Sunday that Lord Ram belongs to everyone, not only Hindus. Abdullah was addressing the opposition INDIA bloc’s ‘Ulgulan Naya Maharally’ in Ranchi. Without naming any party, he said, “They are selling Lord Ram, claiming that they brought him. They do not know Lord Ram. He does […]
JAMMU — Home voting for senior citizens and PWDs was conducted in four segments of the Jammu Lok Sabha constituency, which goes to the polls in the second phase on April 26, officials said on Sunday. The Election Commission, while announcing the Lok Sabha polls schedule, unveiled the ‘Vote From Home’ scheme, designed to facilitate […]
NEW DELHI — Students with four-year undergraduate degrees can now directly appear for NET and pursue PhD, according to University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Jagadesh Kumar. To pursue a PhD with or without a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), the candidates will require a minimum of 75% marks or equivalent grades in their four-year undergraduate course. […]
