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 […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir administration has directed private recognised schools that they should desist from compelling parents of students to purchase textbooks, stationery and uniforms from any particular shop. It also asked the private schools to not charge any fee other than approved by the fee fixation and regulation committee. Director, School Education […]
SRINAGAR — A Policeman who was posted at the residence of Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) District President Kupwara died after his service rifle went off accidentally. Quoting an official, news agency KNO reported that the policeman who was posted at the residence of Bhartiya Janta Party district president Kupwara, Abdul Rehman Lone, died when his […]
SRINAGAR — “Am I a militant or an anti-national”, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter Iltija asked on Friday, a day after she was issued a “country-specific passport” for two years to allow her to study in the United Arab Emirates. The 35-year-old had moved the Jammu and Kashmir High Court in February after her application […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Home Department of Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday ordered posting of two Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. According to an order issued by Raj Kumar Goyal (IAS), Financial Commissioner/Additional Chief Secretary to the Government, Ms. Deepika, IPS, (AGMUT:2018), has been posted as Superintendent of Police (Headquarters), Anantnag, against an […]
SRINAGAR — A close aide of Ghulam Nabi Azad from Central Kashmir’s Budgam district has resigned from the basic membership of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP). While confirming the resignation, Zahid Hussain Jan as per news agency KDC said, I along with Municipal Chairman Budgam and 20 municipal councillors of Budgam district have resigned […]
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir administration led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into illegal lease of temple properties in the Valley while Deputy Commissioners (DC) have been directed to furnish the updated inventory within a week’s time. On the directions of Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat References Monitoring […]
NEW DELHI — The CBSE has revamped its assessment scheme for class 10 and 12 board exams to be conducted in 2024 by introducing more Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and reducing the weightage for questions requiring short or long answers, according to officials. The move is aimed at progressively aligning assessment with the National Education […]
SRINAGAR — District Congress Committee president, Umer Jaan from south Kashmir’s Pulwama district has resigned from post and basic membership of the party. In his resignation letter, Umer has stated that the Congress has lost relevance in Jammu and Kashmir. “It’s been quite a few years especially after the abrogation of the special status that […]
SRINAGAR — The students of Class 12th have appealed to authorities of the J&K Board of School Education to reschedule the examination of their physical education paper which is scheduled on 29th April. They said that it overlaps with the entrance test being conducted for undergraduate courses at Jamia Millia University. We want the authorities […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Meteorological Department on Friday forecast clear sky with bright sunshine in Jammu and Kashmir for the next 24 hours. The weather was dry in the Union Territory during last 24 hours. An official of the Meteorological Department said, Clear sky with bright sunshine is expected in J&K during the next 24 […]
