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. […]
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 on Tuesday forecast rain and thunderstorm at most places in Jammu and Kashmir from late afternoon. The weather was mainly clear in the Union Territory during the last 24 hours. Today, rain and thunderstorm is very likely to commence from late afternoon onwards at most places in Jammu and […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh and Union Minister of Culture, Tourism and the Development of the North Eastern Region, Shri G Kishan Reddy today addressed the side event on ‘Film Tourism for Economic Growth and […]
PULWAMA (KIMS) — The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom today inaugurated South Kashmir’s Cricket Tournament for specially-abled youth at Government Higher Secondary School Kakapora, here. The tournament was organized by Gram Panchayat Kakapora in collaboration with Handicapped Association Pulwama and attracted huge gathering of spectators. Speaking on the occasion, DC said that conducting […]
SRINAGAR — “RRR” star Ram Charan on Monday said Kashmir is the “coolest” place to shoot films in India and it is a surreal feeling to visit the Valley. The actor was speaking at the ‘Film Tourism for Economic and Cultural Preservation’ event here at Sheri Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), being hosted as a […]
SRINAGAR — In a significant decision aimed to effectively address the legal concerns of the general public and increased litigation cases/judicial work-load of the district, the Administrative Council (AC) which met here today under Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha gave nod to the construction of new District Court Complex at Bandipora. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to […]
SRINAGAR — The Administrative Council (AC) which met here today under Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha approved Upgradation/Revamping of Transport Nagar, Parimpora(Srinagar) at an estimated cost of Rs. 31.58 Crore. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor; Dr.Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, J&K and Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor attended the […]
SRINAGAR — Kashmir is the finest destination for film shooting, India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said on Monday, as the three-day third tourism working group meeting of the powerful grouping kick-started here. He said the Kashmir Valley has been attracting filmmakers due to its unique nature, which has something for everyone. “Kashmir is not just […]
SRINAGAR — Film tourism has emerged as a powerful medium to promote the tourism industry and the government is chalking out a comprehensive strategy for its growth in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy said on Monday. He said tourism helps in creating employment opportunities in hospitality and gastronomy. “We are chalking out […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on Monday exempted Jammu wing Advocates from wearing ‘Gown’ till September end. The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court in a notification said, Advocates practicing in the Jammu Wing of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh is exempted drom wearing ‘Gown’ with […]
SRINAGAR — The Oscar winning movie RRR co-star, Ram Charan on Monday arrived in Srinagar to take part in a side event of the third G20 Tourism Working Group Meeting in the Kashmir Valley. An official said that several foreign delegates are likely to discuss film tourism during the G20 side event in Srinagar today. […]
