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 Tuesday said statehood was the foundation for restoring the special status of the Union Territory. Addressing a press conference here, Abdullah said the National Conference (NC) will keep reminding the Centre of its promise to restore Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood and expressed hope that the […]
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan spin-bowling all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has accepted a three-month period of ineligibility (which will be reduced to one month on completion of a substance of abuse treatment programme) for breaching the ICC Anti-Doping Code. The 32-year-old had tested positive for a Substance of Abuse (Carboxy-THC) under the ICC Anti-Doping Code following a doping […]
JAMMU — A total of 76 militants, including 55 foreigners, were neutralised, 291 militant associates arrested and 201 overground workers booked under the Public Safety Act in Jammu and Kashmir this year, Director General of Police R R Swain said on Saturday. Swain further said that only 31 local militants – an all time low […]
JAMMU — Police on Saturday stopped PDP president Mehbooba Mufti from meeting the families of three people found dead a day after being picked up for questioning by the Army following a militant attack in Poonch last week, her colleagues said. On December 21, four soldiers were killed and three others injured in an ambush […]
JAMMU — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday virtually flagged off the second Vande Bharat train between Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra and New Delhi, with LG Manoj Sinha expressing hopes of a railway link between Kashmir and Kanyakumari early next year. Union minister Jitendra Singh, who attended the ceremony in Katra, congratulated the people of […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB) has issued Provisional Selection List for the posts of Sub-Inspector, Police (Home Department). To check out the list, you can Download PDF here. These posts were advertised by the Board vide Notification No. 06 of 2021 dated 21.10.2021 and Notice No. SSB/Secy//2021/7926-42 dated 24.11.2021. […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Home Department of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered deputation of 19 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to Hyderabad to participate in 45th IPS Induction Training Course. The 45th Indian Police Service (IPS) Induction Training Course is scheduled to be held from January 8, […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Director General of Police (DGP), Jammu and Kashmir Mr. R. R. Swain has ordered transfers and postings of 15 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySPs) and adjustment of 11 officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to an order, a copy of which lies with Kashmir Independent Media Service […]
SRINAGAR [Aadil Jahangir Najar] (KIMS) — In a landmark achievement, the popular tourist destination of Kashmir has broken all previous records this year, attracting a massive influx of tourists. The increase in tourism can be attributed to the efforts of the Union Territory (UT) administration in providing a peaceful atmosphere for visitors. Kashmir, often referred […]
NEW DELHI — Nitin Gadkari, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India said the government has sanctioned ₹1,170.16 crore for 29 roads projects in Ladakh. In a post on social media platform X, Mr. Gadkari said ₹1,170.16 crore has been sanctioned for 29 road projects, encompassing state highway and other major roads in […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Health and Medical Education (H&ME) Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir has recalled Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Dar and posted him as Divisional Nodal Officer, National Health Mission (NHM), Kashmir. The Department said that Dar was on deputation to Norway India Partnership Initiative (NIPI). “In the interest of administration and patient care, […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In absence of any major wet spell, the weather is expected to remain dry with moderate to dense fog in Jammu and Kashmir till January 4, 2024, the Meteorological Department (MeT) said on Friday. “The weather is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy with dry weather with moderate to dense fog […]
