Rupee falls 48 paise to 96.16 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, July 14 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 48 paise to 96.16 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday as heightened geopolitical uncertainty put pressure on most Asian currencies, including the rupee. Forex traders said the rupee came under pressure due to a combination of factors — crude oil prices climbed on renewed geopolitical […]
Drone recovered from field in Samba; sent for forensic examination
Jammu, July 14 (PTI) A drone was recovered from an open field in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. The drone was found lying in an agricultural field near Devak by a resident of Chak Salaria, who spotted it while out on a morning run at 5:50 am, the officials said. […]
CS reviews formulation of comprehensive Cancer Care Strategy for J&K
SRINAGAR, JULY 13: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting to assess the initial formulation of a comprehensive Cancer Care Strategy for the Union Territory aimed at creating an integrated, accessible and technology-enabled cancer care ecosystem across Jammu & Kashmir. Among others, the meeting was attended by Director, SKIMS; Mission Director, National Health […]
NMC approves increase of 50 MBBS seats at GMC Jammu for Academic Year 2026-27
SRINAGAR, JULY 13: In a significant development for the medical education sector and aspiring medical students in the Union Territory, the Health and Medical Education Department today announced that the National Medical Commission (NMC) has granted permission to increase the annual MBBS intake capacity at Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu. The Medical Assessment and Rating […]
Wanted fraudster facing 11 cases held by police
Srinagar, July 13: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir on Monday said it has arrested a wanted fraudster in connection with a long-pending cheating and forgery case. In a statement issued here, a spokesperson said the EOW executed a long-pending arrest warrant against Abdul Majeed Mir, son of Abdul Rahim Mir, […]
DGP Nalin Prabhat reviews security arrangements in Old City Sgr
Srinagar, July 13: Jammu and Kashmir DGP Nalin Prabhat, IPS on Monday conducted a comprehensive review of security arrangements in Downtown Srinagar. An official said that the review was carried out in view of restrictions imposed in parts of the city on July 13 for maintenance of law and order. Accompanied by IGP Kashmir V […]
Oil prices jump, Asian shares slip as US, Iran carry out airstrikes
Bangkok, July 13 (AP) Oil prices jumped and Asian shares were mostly lower Monday after the US carried out airstrikes and Iran retaliated. The price of Brent crude, the international standard, gained 3.6 per cent to USD 78.76 per barrel, while US benchmark crude added 3.5 per cent to USD 73.97 per barrel. Prices for […]
Honoured to receive BJP’s ‘love letter’ in form of legal notice: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, July 13 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said he feels honoured to have received a “love letter” in the form of a legal notice from the BJP as it proves that he is a political force they cannot ignore. The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the BJP on Monday […]
Habitual drug peddler detained under PIT-NDPS Act in Kathua
Jammu, July 13 (PTI) Police have detained a habitual criminal under the PIT-NDPS Act in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, officials said. Sajid Hussain, a resident of Garha Kamad in the Hiranagar tehsil of the district, was detained after the execution of a warrant issued by the Jammu divisional commissioner, police said. A habitual drug […]
Three publishers remanded in police custody for books praising separatists
Jammu, July 13 (PTI): A court here has remanded three publishers to 10-day police custody in connection with the alleged publication and circulation of books allegedly glorifying separatist leaders, officials said on Monday. The Counter Intelligence Unit in Jammu arrested the three publishers on Sunday as part of its ongoing probe into the controversy over […]