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 — PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday hit out at Uttar Pradesh government for targeting Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, saying chief minister Yogi Adityanath should learn a lesson from the Jantar Mantar protests. “Destroying an institution of learning like Jauhar University displays nothing but hatred and vengeance,” Mehbooba said in a post on X. […]
DUBAI — India on Sunday reclaimed the No.1 position in ICC men’s T20I rankings after taking an unassailable 2-0 lead against Zimbabwe in the ongoing three-match series at Harare. The reigning T20 world champions regained the top spot from England, who had dethroned Shreyas Iyer’s side after their 4-0 series win recently. India had also […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — A newly joined local militant was killed in an encounter that broke out between government forces and militants at Kathohalan village of Shopian district in South Kashmir on Thursday. Reports said, a joint team of government forces including Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF had launched Cordon-and-Search-Operation (CASO) at Kathohalan village in […]
ANANTNAG (Sheikh Nadeem) — The Indian Army’s 19 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) on Wednesday organized a Basketball competition in Larkipora area of Anantnag district in South Kashmir. In Competition four teams from different adjacent schools participated in this competition and the matches were played in a true spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie. Anjeeth Orhri, Colonel 19 […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — R R Swain, a senior Indian Police Service (IPS) Officer took over as the Director General of Police of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday. Swain, a 1991 batch officer took over as 17th Director General of Police for Jammu and Kashmir during a function held at PHQ Srinagar. Upon his arrival, […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Mehbooba Mufti, the President of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday condemned the recent target killings in Kashmir valley. “In just a few days we are seeing an unfortunate rise in targeted killings. I condemn each one of these cowardly acts,” she said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). The former […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — A Head Constable in Jammu and Kashmir Police was shot dead by suspected militants at Wailoo village in Tangmarg area of Baramulla district in North Kashmir. Reports said, a Police Head Constable identified as Ghulam Mohammed Dar was fired upon and critically injured by suspected militants near his residence in Wailoo village […]
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 […]
