After Imad, veteran pacer Amir takes back retirement citing ‘positive’ conversation with PCB

After Imad, veteran pacer Amir takes back retirement citing ‘positive’ conversation with PCB

Fast bowler Mohammad Amir on Sunday said that he reconsidered his decision regarding international retirement after “few positive” discussions with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and announced his availability for the ICC T20 World Cup starting in June. In 2020, the veteran pacer had announced his retirement and said that he was being “mentally tortured” […]

Israel besieges two more Gaza hospitals

Israel besieges two more Gaza hospitals

• Demands complete evacuation of staff and patients • UN chief says relief requires Israel to remove obstacles CAIRO: Israeli forces besieged two more Gaza hospitals on Sunday, pinning down medical teams under heavy gunfire, the Palestinian Red Crescent said, and Israel said it had captured 480 fighters in continued clashes at Gaza’s main Al […]

Shakib likely to play second Test against Sri Lanka

Shakib likely to play second Test against Sri Lanka

The Bangladesh Cricket Board said on Friday that they are expecting all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to be available for the second Test of the ongoing two-match series against Sri Lanka, scheduled from March 30. Earlier, BCB stated that Shakib, who missed the white-ball series against Sri Lanka after missing the series against New Zealand, will not be […]

Gunmen kill more than 60 in concert attack near Moscow, IS group claims responsibility

Gunmen kill more than 60 in concert attack near Moscow, IS group claims responsibility

Camouflage-clad gunmen opened fire at concertgoers with automatic weapons on Friday, killing at least 60 people and injuring 145 more in an attack claimed by Islamic State militants. In the deadliest attack in Russia since the 2004 Beslan school siege, gunmen sprayed civilians with bullets just before Soviet-era rock group “Picnic” was to perform to […]

Industrial development

Industrial development

J&K administration is closely reviewing and monitoring the industrial development in every district. Recently Chief Secretary reviewed industrial development in the UT. He asked for timely development of all IEs for generating employment for youth Besides the Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce the meeting was attended by Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir/Jammu; Chairman, Pollution Control Committee; Secretary, […]

Sixth Schedule Demand: Ladakh Groups Consider Election Boycott

Sixth Schedule Demand: Ladakh Groups Consider Election Boycott

SRINAGAR: The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) convened a joint meeting on Thursday to explore various strategies to escalate their protest in support of the demands for Statehood and Sixth Schedule status. They are also considering a potential boycott of the upcoming Parliamentary elections. The meeting, however, is yet to take a […]

Rains Lash J&K Plains, Gulmarg Among Upper Reaches Receive Fresh Snowfall

Rains Lash J&K Plains, Gulmarg Among Upper Reaches Receive Fresh Snowfall

Srinagar: Rains lashed plains while upper reaches including Gulmarg received fresh snowfall, officials said on Friday. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar received 9.7mm of rain in last 24 hours till 0830 a.m.He said Qazigund received 3.4mm, Pahalgam 16.0mm, Kupwara 9.2mm, Kokernag 2.9mm, Jammu 0.1mm, Banihal 9.0mm, Batote 10mm, Katra 3.4mm and Kathua 2.6mm […]

Israeli raid kills four Palestinians in West Bank

Israeli raid kills four Palestinians in West Bank

• Blinken urges ‘immediate’ ceasefire in Gaza • US lawmakers move to bar funds for UNRWA TULKAREM: As the US top diplomat on Thursday called for an “immediate ceasefire” in war-torn Gaza, an Israeli air strike and gunfire have killed four Palestinians at the Nur Shams refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian […]

IIM Jammu signs MoU with SKUAST Kashmir

IIM Jammu signs MoU with SKUAST Kashmir

SRINAGAR: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu and the Sheri-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture, Science and Technology Kashmir (SKUAST-K), have signed a deal that will help students learn more and do better research. The MoU was signed between Prof B S Sahay, Director of IIM Jammu, and Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Vice Chancellor of SKUAST-K, reads […]

Comprehensive Plan

Comprehensive Plan

In many districts of Jammu and Kashmir government is trying to make comprehensive tourism plans for development of tourist spots. Recently Ganderbal embarked on comprehensive Tourism Development Plan. The Meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Ganderbal, Mushtaq Ahmad Simnani; CEO Sonamarg Development Authority, Farooq Ahmad Baba; CPO, DFO Sindh Forest Division Ganderbal, Tourist […]