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 — People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday announced that her party would hold peaceful protests at district headquarters across Jammu and Kashmir on August 5 to press for the restoration of Article 370 and “resolution of the Kashmir issue”. The former chief minister stated this at a press conference at the […]
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 — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that government is committed to ensure that best possible arrangements are put in place for the comfort and well-being of pilgrims during Amarnath Yatra that will commence on July 01. In a series of Tweets, office of LG J&K informed that to mark […]
SRINAGAR — Inspector General of BSF Kashmir frontier Ashok Yadav Saturday said that a “coordinated security response grid” will be in place to ensure incident-free Amarnath Yatra while melting of snow may open traditional infiltration routes along the LoC. He, however, said that BSF along with other security agencies will ensure all possible infiltration bids […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department on Saturday forecast mainly clear weather in Jammu and Kashmir till June 12, 2023. The weather was inclement in the Union Territory during the last 24 hours. Today, mainly clear weather is expected in Jammu and Kashmir, an official of the Meteorological Department said. A brief spell of rain, […]
HOWRAH — At least 288 people were killed and more than 900 injured in a horrific train crash on Friday in Odisha involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train. Officials said several coaches of the 12864 Bengaluru-Howrah train travelling to Howrah derailed at Bahanaga Baazar in Balasore district […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — The Directorate of School Education, Jammu (DSEJ) on Friday announced 45-day long summer vacation for schools in Jammu division from June 8, 2023. According to an order issued by Ashok Kumar Sharma (JKAS), Director School Education, Jammu, All the Government and recognized Private Schools falling in summer zone of Jammu division shall […]
ANANTNAG — Two persons died after a water tanker fell into gorge in Rain Chowgund village of Verinag in Anantnag district of South Kashmir on Friday. Quoting an official, news agency KNO reported that a water tanker of Jal Shakti Department skidded off the road and fell into gorge in Rain Chowgund village of Verinag, […]
SRINAGAR — The Waqf Board on Friday ordered re-designation of the posts of 323 employees, who have failed to submit a genuine 10th pass academic qualification certificate till date. According to an order issued by Executive Magistrate Tehsildar, Ishtiyaq Mohi-ud-din, J&K Waqf Board, the J&K Waqf Board has recruited, engaged several categories of employees over […]
SRINAGAR — In a significant move, the administration of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir has constituted district- level committees on disability to advise the district authorities on matters relating to rehabilitation and empowerment of persons with disabilities. The Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, M. Iqbal Line on Friday announced that J&K government has […]
SRINAGAR — Separatist leader Nayeem Ahmad Khan has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the trial court order directing attachment of All Parties Hurriyat Conference’s (APHC) office in Srinagar earlier this year in a UAPA case against him, LiveLaw reported. According to the report, The matter will be heard on July 06 as the division […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Rain lashed Jammu and Kashmir during the last 24 hours as the Meteorological Department on Friday forecast intermittent light rain, thunder and lightning at many places for next 24 hours. Generally cloudy weather wih intermittent light rain, thunder and lightning is very likely at many places with moderate showers at one or […]
