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 Meteorological Department (MeT) on Tuesday forecast mainly dry weather in Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory till November 6th, 2023. An official of the Meteorological Department (MeT) said, “Today, the weather will remain mainly dry in Jammu and Kashmir.” “Similar weather conditions will prevail in the Union Territory tomorrow on November 1st,” […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Directorate of School Education, Kashmir (DSEK) on Tuesday ordered change in the timing of both government and recognized private schools in Kashmir division. The new school timing shall come in effect from November 1, 2023. According to a communique, “The schools falling within the Municipal limits of Srinagar District shall function […]
ISLAMABAD — Inzamam-ul-Haq has decided to step down as the chief selector of the Pakistan Cricket team. He confirmed the development during an interview on SAMAA TV. “Allegations were made […] today, I went to the board and asked them to hold an inquiry if they had any doubts. Later I got a call that […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — A non-local labourer has been shot dead by suspected militants at Tumchi Nowpora area of Pulwama district in South Kashmir on Monday. Police said, a non-local labourer identified as Mukesh Kumar of Uttar Pradesh was fired upon and injured by suspected militants at Tumchi Nowpora area of the district. Soon after the […]
ANANTNAG (Sheikh Nadeem) — In an ongoing Palpora Premier League Edition 2 Khan Hardware on Saturday lifted the title while defeating team Palpora Stars by 9 wickets played at Palpora ground. After winning the toss, team Palpora Stars elected to bat first While setting a target of 94 runs for team Khan Hardware. While chasing […]
BANDIPORA — A minor girl drowned to death in Kishanganga river in Bandipora district of North Kashmir on Saturday. An 8-year-old girl identified as Iqra Bano, daughter of Mohammad Jamal Mir slipped into Kishanganga river near her village Neeru in Gurez area of Bandipora district. Soon after the incident, a rescue operation was launched, however, […]
NEW DELHI — Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday expressed “shock” over New Delhi abstaining on a United Nations resolution on the Israel-Hamas conflict, saying that watching in silence thousands of men, women and children in Palestine being annihilated goes against everything India has stood for. In a post on X, Priyanka Gandhi quoted […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Saturday forecast mainly dry and clear weather in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir till November 3, 2023. An official of the Meteorological Department (MeT) said, “The weather will remain mainly dry and clear in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh till November 4.” He said, “Light […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The General Administration Department (GAD) of Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday constituted seven member committee for the successful conduct of Fifth Phase of Back to Village Programme (B2V5) in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The Principal Secretary to the Government, Finance Department has been appointed as the Chairman while […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The General Administration Department (GAD) of Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered transfers and postings two Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) Officers. According to an order, Ata-ul-Munim Tak, JKAS, Deputy Secretary to the Government, Health and Medical Education Department, is transferred and posted as Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Marwah. He shall also […]
