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 […]
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 […]
SRINAGAR — The Government on Monday repatriated, Mr. Atal Dulloo, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Officer to his parent cadre, Jammu and Kashmir. According to an order, The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the repatriation of 1989-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer to his parent cadre on the request of the Ministry of […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Government of Jammu and Kashmir is likely to announce winter vacation for primary classes within few days. The Government is considering announcing winter vacation for primary classes soon, primarily due to harsh weather conditions, including cold temperatures and foggy mornings in the Kashmir valley. Parents and the Private Schools Association have […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Private Schools Association of Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK) has asked the government to announce the winter vacation for schools, especially for lower classes on a priority basis, due to minus temperatures and foggy conditions. The Association said that they have been receiving representations from a number of parents and even schools […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Director General of Police (DGP), Jammu and Kashmir Mr. R R Swain has ordered transfers and postings of five Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySPs) in the interest of administration. According to an order, Suresh Kumar Sharma KPS125769, DYSP PTS Kathua (Att. SSF) has been transferred and posted as SDPO Basohli, Sahil […]
GAZA — Gaza’s government media office has announced that the Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has exceeded 13,000 since the Israel-Hamas conflict erupted on October 7. Ismail al-Thawabta, the director general of the media office, said on Sunday at a press conference that among the dead were 5,500 children and 3,500 women, while […]
AHMEDABAD — Babar Azam, who quit as Pakistan captain a few days ago, congratulated Australia for their commanding win after they beat India in the final of ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 by six wickets. Australia lift the trophy for the sixth time in the history of the sport, at Narendra Modi Stadium here […]
AHMEDABAD — Australia have pulled off an upset by beating hosts and undefeated tournament favourites India by six wickets to win the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in Ahmedabad and extend their staggering record of title wins to six. The calm but experienced Australian side sailed to a comfortable win despite losing three early wickets […]
AHMEDABAD — India’s 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has claimed that he was “not invited” by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to watch the final of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Sunday. In an interview with ABP […]
