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 (KIMS) — The Home Department of Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered transfers and postings of seven officers of Prosecution Department. According to an order, Mr. Jawaid Ahmed Khawaja, Chief Prosecuting Officer, is posted as Chief Prosecuting Officer in the Office of Director General Prosecution, J&K against available vacancy, Mr. Irshad Ahmad Naik, Senior […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Government of Jammu and Kashmir is likely to announce winter vacation for schools in Kashmir division upto higher secondary level from November 25th. Sources said, “The Government is likely to announce winter vacation for students upto Class 5th from November 25th, followed by Classes 6th to 8th from December 2.” They […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir Administration led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has dismissed the service of four employees including doctors’ body Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) head in Kashmir region. These employees have been dismissed from service for their alleged involvement in ‘anti-national’ activities. According to an order, “The employees who have been […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — An encounter breaks out between government forces and militants at Kalakote area of Rajouri district of Jammu region on Wednesday. Reports said, a joint team of government forces including Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF had launched Cordon-and-Search-Operation (CASO) at Kalakote area of the district following the inputs about presence of militants […]
TEL AVIV — The Israeli Cabinet has agreed to a four-day ceasefire and a deal with the Hamas to secure the release of 50 hostages, including women and children, being held in Gaza since the war erupted on October 7. However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the Cabinet meeting late Tuesday night that the country […]
RAMALLAH — At least 3,000 Palestinians have been arrested by the Israeli forces in the West Bank since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas conflict on Oct. 7, according to Palestinian statistics released on Tuesday. In the past few hours, at least 40 Palestinians in the West Bank were detained by the Israeli army, according to […]
DUBAI — While allowing Sri Lanka to compete in both bilateral series and ICC events, the ICC on Tuesday took control of funding of Sri Lanka Cricket. The ICC also reallocated the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 from Sri Lanka to South Africa. These decisions were taken by the International Cricket Council (ICC) […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Tuesday forecast dry and cold weather in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir till the end of this month. An official of the Meteorological Department (MeT) said, “Currently, the weather is mainly clear to partly cloudy at most places of Jammu and Kashmir.” He said, “The […]
TEL AVIV — Hamas’s politburo leader Ismail Haniyeh on Tueday said that its militant group is “close to reaching a truce agreement” with Israel regarding the release of hostages captured on October 7 following the assault on the Jewish nation. Haniyeh’s remarks came after Hamas communicated its desire for the truce to mediators in Qatar. […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Home Department of Jammu and Kashmir Government has appointed State CAPF and Nodal Officer for the Lok Sabha Elections which are going to be held next year. According to an order, Shri Mahendra Nath Tiwari, IPS (IGP, Armed, Jammu), has been appointed as State CAPF Coordinator. Ms. Sarah Rizvi-IPS (DIG IR […]
