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 — The committee on privileges of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly will meet here on Friday to hear the motion against PDP MLA Waheed Para in a breach of privilege case. The assembly secretariat has asked Para to present himself before the nine-member committee on privileges headed by Hasnain Masoodi at 11 am on […]
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 […]
SRINAGAR — Enforcement Directorate on Friday attached immovable property measuring over 257 Kanal in Shivpora area of Srinagar in connection with a loan fraud case involving a fake cooperative society. An official said that ED has provisionally attached immovable property in the form of land measuring 257 Kanal and 19 Marlas at Shivpora, which is […]
ANANTNAG (Raouf Dar) — In response to news published on Kashmir Independent Media Service – KIMS that the ‘private vehicles are being misused as ambulances’, the administration in Anantnag district of South Kashmir directed private hospitals to ‘abstain from using private vehicles as ambulances’. The administration also directed private hospitals to register their vehicles on […]
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir government has started the process for the appointment of director SKIMS Soura and has issued notification to invite applications for the post. According to a notification, the appointment of the candidate shall be made on tenure basis up to a maximum period of five years or till the appointee […]
GUWAHATI — At least 1281 Madrasas spread over 31 districts in the state of Assam have been renamed and converted into general schools by the government, officials announced on Thursday. State education minister Ranoj Pegu shared a post on X, “The nomenclature of the 1281 Upper Primary Schools ME Madrassa under Directorate of Elementary Education, […]
JAMMU — Two persons were arrested for opening fire on two others amidst a land dispute near the RS Pura border belt in Jammu region on Friday. The victims, Vijay Kumar and Suresh Kumar, sustained injuries and were promptly hospitalized, and their condition is said to be stable. According to officials, the accused, accompanied by […]
NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said his ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ initiative aims to transform stress into success, enabling students to ace exams with a smile. His remarks came on a post on X by the Union Education Ministry on Wednesday informing students, teachers and parents that ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’, their “go-to […]
NEW DELHI — The recent report by Uber and Oxford Economics indicates that by improving access to mobility, women’s participation in the workforce could see a substantial increase of 4 to 6.9 percent by the year 2028. Based on a survey conducted across five major Indian cities—Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai—the study suggests that […]
SRINAGAR — Mutahir Showkat, a prominent figure in the Indian Blockchain community, advocates for the adoption of decentralized systems as more than just a technological shift. In a recent interview, he shared insights into decentralization as a lifestyle choice, emphasizing its potential to provide improved security, transparency, and resilience. According to Mutahir, this shift offers […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The General Administration Department (GAD) of Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered deputation of 20 officers of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to New Delhi. These officers have been deputed for participating in All India Civil Services Cricket Tournament which is scheduled to be held in New Delhi from December 15, […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered officers including deputy commissioners to reach out to people at grassroots level, conduct public hearings, and send monthly reports to the Chief Secretary. The order was aimed at resolving public issues and was issued following the taking over this month of senior IAS officer Atal Dulloo as […]
