Greater Kashmir

Banihal, Jul 30: A fresh batch of 1,795 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu early Thursday for the Baltal base camp to undertake the ongoing Shri Amarnath Yatra under tight security arrangements, officials said. According to the Joint Police Control Room (JPCR), Jammu, the 23rd batch departed at 2:44 a.m. in a convoy of 83 vehicles, including 41 buses, 11 medium motor vehicles (MMVs), 30 light motor vehicles (LMVs), and one two-wheeler. The batch comprised 1,406 male pilgrims a

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), J&K, through its Women Leadership Panel in collaboration with the Skills Panel, organised an awareness and educational programme titled Catalysing Women-Led Growth: Incentives, Policies & Opportunities in J&K at Countryside Resorts & Banquets, Lasjan, Srinagar, to familiarise aspiring women entrepreneurs with government schemes, financial incentives and institutional support available for business development. The programme brought together policymaker

In a significant development, Cluster University (CU) Srinagar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Desh Bhagat University (DBU) Punjab to hold regular job fairs, nationwide virtual recruitment drives and industry-oriented skill development programmes. The move comes days after CU Srinagar and DBU Punjab organised a mega job fair at Amar Singh College, Srinagar. The move has come as a major push to strengthen campus placements and expand employment opportunities for youth in Kashm

Delivering another quarter of steady financial performance, J&K Bank today posted a net profit of Rs 424.18 Cr for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Bank announced the financial results after the Board of Directors approved the quarterly numbers in a meeting held today at the Banks corporate headquarters. Continuing its strong growth trajectory, the Banks advances grew by 25% YoY to Rs 130503 Cr during the quarter while the deposits increased by 17% year-on-year to Rs 173420 Cr. Consequently,

The BJP Human Rights Cell, Jammu and Kashmir has expressed its deep anguish and grave concern over the reports of civilian casualties and the use of excessive force against peaceful protesters in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), particularly in Rawalakot and adjoining areas. Sarfraz Hamid Rather, co-convenor of the BJP Human Rights Cell, Jammu and Kashmir, said that the disturbing reports raised serious concerns regarding the protection of fundamental human rights in the region and wa

The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Wednesday condoled the demise of its senior office-bearer and Office Secretary, Muhammad Saleem, describing him as a dedicated party worker whose contributions would be remembered. In a condolence message, the party said Saleem was a kind, humble and noble-hearted person whose sincerity, dedication and commitment to the Congress and the people earned him respect across the organisation, as per KNS. The Congress leaders said his sudden demise had deeply saddened

Nine persons, including five women, sustained injuries when a mini-bus suddenly overturned at Muthi dream city area in Jammu outskirts on Wednesday. All the injured were immediately shifted to Government Medical College (GMC) hospital Jammu where their condition was stated to be stable. Though passengers and eyewitnesses alleged that the accident occurred due to rash and negligent driving, yet the Police said that the case was registered and an investigation was underway to ascertain the cause o

The recent devastating floods have left a trail of destruction across Rajouri district, severely damaging public infrastructure, residential areas and essential community facilities. Among the worst affected are cremation grounds situated along river banks, leaving local residents worried over the conduct of last rites in the event of any death. According to reports, several cremation grounds across the district have suffered extensive damage due to the flash floods as cremation grounds are alwa

45,982 houses, including 2,120 under PMAY-U 2.0, have been sanctioned for Jammu and Kashmir so far. Out of these, 43,907 houses have been grounded, while 35,961 have already been completed. Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu has shared this information in Rajya Sabha in reply to a question by Jammu and Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president and MP Sat Sharma. Sat Sharma, while raising important issues concerning the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yoj

Fresh spell of heavy showers on Wednesday lashed Jammu, Reasi and Udhampur districts leading to rise in water levels in Tawi and Chenab and other streams and nullahs. The surge in water level remained well below the alarming level. After the rain stopped, the situation turned to normal by evening. However, the Met department has predicted continued wet spells, particularly during late evening and morning hours. As per Met department forecast, on July 30 also, scattered rain showers, with the hig

The Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council has announced open selection trials for the formation of the Junior Boys Football Team that will represent the Union Territory in the upcoming Junior Boys National Football Championship for the Dr B.C. Roy Trophy 202627, to be conducted under the aegis of the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The Council, as per a statement, has invited talented and eligible young footballers from across Jammu and Kashmir to participate in the trials. Division-level selecti

The Government of Jammu & Kashmir, through Jammu & Kashmir Tourism together with the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), the official sanctioning body of mens professional golf in India, on Wednesday jointly announced the fifth edition of the J&K Open. The tournament will be staged at the spectacular Royal Springs Golf Course in Srinagar from August 4 7, 2026. The total prize purse, as per a statement issued, for the event has been raised from INR 50 lakh to INR 1 crore. T

Srinagar, Jul 29: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of the High Powered Committee (HPC) constituted for reviewing the implementation of NABARD projects being executed under various tranches of the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF). The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture Production Department; Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works (R&B); Additional Chief Secretary, Finance; Director General, Resources; Chief General Manager, NABARD; a

Anantnag, Jul 29:The annual rituals associated with the Amarnath Yatra formally commenced on Wednesday as the saffron-robed silver mace of Lord Shiva, popularly known as the Chhari Mubarak, was taken from Srinagar to Pahalgam for the traditional Bhoomi Pujan ceremony. Amid chants of Vedic hymns, a group of sadhus led by Mahant Swami Deependra Giri, custodian of the holy mace, carried the Chhari Mubarak from the Dashnami Akhara temple complex in Srinagar after offering prayers. The procession rea

Srinagar, Jul 29:Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday visited the family of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi at Lolpora in Beerwah, Budgam, to offer condolences and urged the government to provide suitable government employment to his children. Qureshi laid down his life in the line of duty, and Mufti said his sacrifice must be honoured not only through tributes but by ensuring the welfare of his family. She appealed to the administration to provide government

As a follow up of the agreement reached between the agitating students at Jantar-Mantar and the government of India recently, some pertinent and important questions have arisen that need answers. These answers have to come from the government, the leaders of the agitators of Jantar-Mantar, New Delhi, the political class of the nation, the civil society and the parents of the agitators. The way things were let loose by the organisers at the venue of the agitation and especially during the Sansad-

Ramban, Jul 29:The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remained open on Wednesday for the scheduled Amarnath Yatra convoy and two-way movement of Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) and heavy vehicles. However, traffic continued to move at a slow pace due to bottlenecks at the landslide-affected Dewal area in Udhampur district and other vulnerable stretches along the highway. Traffic officials said vehicular movement remained sluggish because of the single-lane carriageway and the uneven, undulating road su

Budgam, Jul 29: Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured after their vehicle crashed into a Chinar tree in the Sheikhpora area of Central Kashmir's Budgam district on Wednesday. Officials told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the accident occurred after the driver reportedly lost control over the vehicle, causing it to crash into the roadside Chinar tree. They said three CRPF personnel sustained injuries in the incident. One of the injured personnel, was sh

New Delhi, Jul 29: The Supreme Court has dismissed a Jammu and Kashmir administration petition challenging the quashing of an FIR in a corruption case against Bilquis Mir, India's first female judge for kayaking and canoeing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The petition was moved before the apex court challenging the Jammu and Kashmir High Court's last July order quashing the FIR filed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) against Mir. The high court had delivered a scathing rebuke to authorities sayin

Srinagar, July 29: In a significant move aimed at ensuring uniformity and transparency in the building permission process, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved a common building permission fee structure for the entire Union Territory, bringing all Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, Municipal Committees and Development Authorities under a single policy framework. According to an order issued by the Housing and Urban Development Department on Tuesday, the revised fee structure wi

Jammu, July 29: At least nine people were injured after a passenger vehicle overturned in the Muthi Dream City area of Jammu on Wednesday, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the accident occurred in the Muthi Dream City area, leaving nine passengers injured. He said the accident took place after the passenger vehicle overturned. Locals, along with rescue teams, rushed to the spot, launched a rescue operation and shifted the injured to a nearby hospit

Srinagar, Jul 29: People's Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday expressed concerns over the repeated disruptions on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway, calling for immediate steps to ensure that horticultural produces reach markets without delay. In a statement, Mehbooba expressed deep concern over the growing distress among Kashmir's fruit-growing community as repeated disruptions on the national highway, triggered by landslides and adverse weather, continue to obstruct the t