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 — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that only Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah can take a decision on the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. “The decision on restoration of statehood can be taken by only two persons – the prime minister and the home minister. That […]
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) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested a journalist in alleged militancy funding case. Police said, a self-styled journalist namely Muzamil Zahoor Malik of Indergam Pattan was arrested for militancy funding. Malik received funds in his bank account made on forged documents/fake identity, police said. In this regard, a […]
LEH — An Army officer was killed and three soldiers were injured in a fire incident that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday at Siachin glacier. Quoting an official news agency KNO reported that a fire incident occured at Siachen Glacier today morning in which a Captain rank officer identified as Captain Anshuman Singh, […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — As the rain lashed Jammu Kashmir Kashmir since morning, the Meteorological Department (MeT) on Wednesday forecast light to moderate rain in Jammu and Kashmir till 22nd July 2023. An official of the Meteorological Department (MeT) said, Intermittent light to moderate rain, hundershower is expected at many places of Jammu division and at […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — A forest department employee was killed and another was injured after they were fired upon by unknown gunmen at Sangerwani forest area of Pulwama district in South Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday. Officials said, two employees of forest department noticed suspicious movement at Sonabanjar forest near Bagandar bridge in Sangerwani Pulwama when […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — At least two militants have been killed after army foiled an infiltration bid along Line of Control (LoC) in Machil Sector of Kupwara district in North Kashmir on Wednesday. A Defence Spokesperson in a statement said, Based on specific intelligence provided by BSF, duly corroborated by other intelligence agencies of likely infiltration […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — At least two labourers were injured in a militant attack in Lal Chowk area of Anantnag district on Tuesday evening, officials said. Officials said, two outside labourers were injured after militants fired upon and injured them in Lal Chowk area of Anantnag district. Both the labourers were shifted to hospital for treatment, […]
PULWAMA — On July 17, 2023, 55 RR BN (GRENADIERS) conducted a highly successful public speaking event at Alamdar Public High School in Koyil, Pulwama. The primary objective of the event was to raise awareness among students about the vital principles of “Justice” and “Rule of Law.” The meticulously planned event took place at Koyil […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Police on Monday claimed to have recovered two Improvised Explosive Device in Wodhpura forest area of Handwara in North Kashmir. Police in a statement said, Army in a Joint operation with Handwara Police recovered two IEDs from Wodhpura Ridge near NH 701 early morning on 17 Jul 2023. Based on information from […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — At least two militants have been killed after security forces foiled an infiltration bid along Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch Sector of Jammu division. A Defense Spokesperson said, Two infiltrators have been eliminated in a joint operation by Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police during the night of 17 July […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday sacked three more government employees including a policeman and spokesperson of Kashmir University invoking Article 311 of the Constitution of India. The dismissed employees were allegedly involved in “secessionist activities and had militancy links”. An official informed that administration of JK has terminated Public Relations Officer (PRO) […]
