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 […]
JAMMU — At least two Army porters were injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu region on Sunday. The landmine explosion took place in forward Kalal area of Nowshera sector on Saturday, Officials said according to PTI. Two Army porters namely Raj Kumar and Ashwani Kumar, […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday granted welfare loan out of Central Police Welfare Fund (CPWF) in favour of 141 Police personnel for the purpose. The loan amount shall be recovered as per the installments indicated against each. “Sanction is hereby accorded to the grant of welfare loan out of Central […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The weeklong GI Mahotsav concluded today at Kashmir Haat Srinagar. The function was presided over by Principal Secretary Agriculture Production Department (APD), Shaliender Kumar. Secretary in APD, Shabnum Kamili; Padamshri Dr. Rajnikant; Director General Sheep Husbandry Kashmir; Director General Sericulture; Special Secretary APD; Director Animal Husbandry Kashmir, Director Horticulture Kashmir and Director […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday ordered transfers and postings of 15 Incharge Superintendenting Engineers (Electrical) and 39 Incharge Executive Engineers (Electrical). To check the list you can Download PDF Here. — (KIMS)
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — As a part of calendar of activities for the year 2023 prepared by J&K Legal Services Authority, a Special Lok Adalat was organized throughout the UT of J&K today under the leadership of Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh & Patron-in-Chief, J&K Legal Services Authority and […]
OSLO — Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi was awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize by the Norwegian Nobel Committee. She was recognized for her dedicated efforts in fighting against the oppression of women in Iran and her unwavering commitment to advancing human rights and freedom for all. Over the past two years, the Nobel […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The weather will remain partly cloudy in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. However, a brief spell of rain may occur at isolated places of Kashmir today. An official of the Meteorological Department (MeT) said, “Fair to partly cloudy weather is expected in Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow (8th October 2023).” “There […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — A road accident in Doda district of Jammu region has claimed lives of three persons and left five others injured. According to reports, a vehicle bearing Registration Number JK06A 8682 which was enroute from Khellani to Saroha Humbal rolled down a steep slope and tumbled approximately 300 feet from the road. Three […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Friday said hospitals in Kashmir are witnessing surge in severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases. “Over the last few weeks, hospitals are seeing increase in number of seriously-ill RSV patients,” said DAK President and influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Dr Hassan said young children and elderly […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — A Corporator of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) was booked under Public Safety Act (PSA) on various charges, Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Friday. Police said, “A Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Corporator namely Aqib Ahmed Renzu, son of Bilal Ahmed Renzu from Nishat Srinagar was booked under Public Safety Act (PSA) […]
