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 […]
GANDERBAL — A woman slipped to death while collecting herbs in forest area in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Saturday. Quoting an official, news agency KNO reported that the woman had gone to nearby forest area to collect herbs, however, due to heavy rainfall and slippery condition, she lost and balance and died on the […]
SRINAGAR — Four persons including a couple were killed in cloud burst and lightning strike incidents at two different locations in Kashmir Valley on Saturday. Quoting officials, news agency GNS reported that there was a cloudburst incident at Bujbagh area of Samboora Pampore in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district this afternoon, resulting in the death of […]
SRINAGAR — The government of Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism department announced on Saturday that 300 locations have been chosen to promote film tourism in the UT this year, while the G-20 will be a significant international event and a fantastic chance for J&K. According to Commissioner Secretary of Tourism Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, more than […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department on Saturday forecast rain and thunderstorms in Jammu and Kashmir for next 72 hours. The weather was clear and sunny in the Union Territory during the last 24 hours. An official of the Meteorological Department said, Rain and thunderstorms is expected today at most places of Kashmir, Zojila-Drass etc […]
AWANTIPORA (KIMS) — The Department of Youth Services and Sports, Zone Awantipora, organised different sports activities at Hajahad Public School Awantipora for specially abled students and non-students on 4th May 2023 (Thursday). The specially abled persons from different areas of Zone Awantipora participated in there sports activities with great passion. The Additional Deputy Commissioner Awantipora […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — A militant, affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant outfit was killed in an encounter between government forces and militants at Karhama Kunzer in Tangmarg area of Baramulla district on Saturday. Reports said a joint team of government forces including Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF had launched Cordon-and-Search-Operation (CASO) at Karhama Kunzer in […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday claimed to have arrested an associate of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant outfit in Shopian district and recovered arms and ammunition from his possession. Police in a statement said, During naka checking at Nagisheran, a joint party of Shopian Police, Army (34RR) and CRPF (178Bn) intercepted an individual […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — At least five soldiers were killed in an encounter at Kesari area of Kandi forest in Rajouri district. The encounter broke out between government forces and militants at Kesari area of Kandi in Rajouri district on Friday morning. Earlier, the joint team of government forces including Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday claimed to have arrested two associates of Jaish-e-Mohammad militant outfit in Awantipora area of Pulwama district and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession. Police in a statement said, Based on a specific input, an operation was carried out on 04/05/23 by joint parties of J&K […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday said to have arrested a step-mother for killing her 2-year-old minor daughter in Keshwan area of Kishtwar district. Police in a statement said, On 5th May 2023, Police received report from Smt. Ruksana Begum W/o Mohd Amin R/o Village Keshwan about missing of her minor daughter […]
