Greater Kashmir

Sopore, Aug 23: Panic and concern have gripped residents of Upper Ashpir in Sopore following reported sightings of a leopard in the vicinity of the Open Air Gym Park. According to a public notice issued by the Municipal Council Sopore, residents have reported observing leopard movement around the park since yesterday. Taking the reports seriously, the Wildlife Department has initiated an investigation to ascertain the presence and movement of the wild animal in the area. Authorities are monitori

Srinagar, Aug 23: Meterological Centre Srinagar on Sunday issued a weather forecast, predicting hot and humid weather with spells of rain ahead till August 23 across Jammu and Kashmir. According to an MeT spokesperson, Jammu and Kashmir during August 24 and 28 is going to experiance generally hot and humid weather along with brief spells of light to moderate rain accompanied by thundershower at scattered places towards early morning and afternoon hour. Afterwards, between August 29 and 31, the s

Srinagar, Aug 23: Jammu and Kashmir Students Association National Convenor Nasir Khuehami on Sunday said that the issue of harassment of two Kashmiri students pursuing pharmacy studies in Bhopal have been adressed following the timely intervention Madhya Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Kailash Makwana. DGP Makwana took cognisance of the concerns such as harassment and threats raised by the students and resolved them. The police also questioned individuals allegedly involved in threateni

Dubai, Aug 23: The new leader of Iran's top security body is threatening neighbours against joining new US efforts to squeeze Tehran's economy. Egypt is trying to revive Iran-US negotiations. And Iraq and Iran say Tehran has helped some ships carrying Iraqi oil to transit the Strait of Hormuz. France and Saudi Arabia are expected to discuss plans to bypass the waterway. Meanwhile, Israel has carried out strikes in Syria and in Gaza. Here's a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and th

Jammu, Aug 22: Sainik School Nagrota celebrated its 57th Raising Day with great enthusiasm, patriotic fervour and a spirit of camaraderie on Saturday. The day-long celebrations brought together cadets, staff members, their families, parents and distinguished guests to commemorate the glorious journey of the institution and celebrate its achievements and traditions. The celebrations commenced early in the morning with a ceremonial March Past by the cadets at Major Somnath Sharma Stadium. The cade

Ramban, Aug 22: Protests continued for the second consecutive day at several places across the Chenab Valley on Saturday over the death of a minor school girl from the Chatroo area of Kishtwar, allegedly after she became pregnant following sexual assault by a government school teacher. The incident has triggered widespread outrage, with students and residents demanding stringent legal action against all those found involved. Students of Government Degree College (GDC) Doda and Government Degree

Doda, Aug 22:Under the My Youth My Pride initiative, the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council organised a Special Volleyball Competition at Sports Stadium Doda under the guidance of Nuzhat Gul, Secretary, J&K Sports Council, and the supervision of Bashir Ahmed Bakshi, Divisional Sports Officer, Jammu. As per a statement, a total of 2 boys' and 2 girls' teams participated enthusiastically, while around 45 spectators witnessed the event. Refreshments were distributed to all participants after the compet

Baramulla, Aug 22: Zone Sopore emerged victorious in the Under-19 Boys Kabaddi Competition of the Inter-Zonal District Level (IZDL) tournament, defeating Zone Dangerpora in a closely contested and thrilling final held on Saturday at Indoor Stadium Khawaja Bagh, Baramulla. The competition, as per an official statement, was organised by the Department of Youth Services & Sports, Baramulla, under the supervision of the Director General, Youth Services & Sports, J&K, Anuradha Gupta, JKAS. The event

Srinagar, Aug 22:Kashmir Renewable Energy Private Limited (KREPL) has been recognised by Tata Power Solaroof as the Rising Star CP North, FY26, marking a significant milestone for the Jammu and Kashmir-based renewable energy company. The recognition was announced in appreciation of KREPLs continued association with Tata Power Solaroof as an Authorised Channel Partner and its focus on quality, reliability, professional execution and customer satisfaction. The company said the recognition reflect

Srinagar, Aug 22:Rahul Bansal, Managing Director of Kashmir Ispat, and business leader Amogh Bansal underscored the importance of product quality, technological advancement and customer service as Shakti Thermex hosted its Dealer Meet 2026 in Srinagar, bringing together dealers and distributors from across Kashmir. The event was organised to recognise and appreciate the companys dealer network, showcase its latest manufacturing capabilities and apprise business partners of its new technological

Shopian, Aug 22:The Department of Youth Services and Sports, District Shopian, commenced the Inter-District Divisional-Level Table Tennis Competition for Boys Under-17 at the Indoor Complex, Arhama, Shopian on Saturday. The competition, as per an official statement, began following the successful completion of the Under-14 Boys Table Tennis Competition, which was also held at the same venue. The U-17 championship was formally inaugurated by District Youth Services and Sports Officer (DYSSO), Sho

Bandipora, Aug 22: District Bandipora emerged victorious in the three-day Inter-District Provincial-Level Girls Kabaddi Competition for Under-17 girls, which concluded on Saturday at Government Higher Secondary School, Nadihal, Bandipora. District Anantnag, as per an official statement, secured the runner-up position, while District Ganderbal finished third in the competition, which was organised by the District Youth Services and Sports, Bandipora. The concluding day witnessed a series of excit

Srinagar, Aug 22:In a significant boost to Geographical Indication (GI) testing and certification, particularly for non-textile and languishing crafts, the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, today formally launched the GI QR Code Management System at its Quality Control Division (QCD) in Srinagar. Following the NABL-accredited IICT and PTQCC laboratories, the QCD has become the third GI Lab in Jammu & Kashmir. It will now test and affix GI labels on a range of products including Wa

Srinagar, Aug 22::The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) on Friday flagged some of the burning issues confronting existing industries with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, seeking immediate measures pending finalisation of the Revised Industrial Policy. A delegation of FCIK, led by Head of its Advisory Committee Shahid Kamili, met the Chief Minister and impressed upon him that while the industrial fraternity looked forward to a comprehensive and forward-looking Revised Industrial P

Dal Lake is not merely a water body; it is the soul of Srinagar, the lifeline of Kashmir's tourism, and an irreplaceable ecological asset. For centuries, it has symbolized the Valley's natural beauty and cultural heritage. Today, however, this priceless treasure is facing one of the gravest threats in its historynot from nature but from human greed and neglect. The most disturbing and visible transformation is taking place along the western side of Dal Lake stretching from Dalgate to Hazratbal.

In our town, the day begins with hands. The farmer gripping the sickle before sunrise, the mason lifting bricks and mixing mortar, the carpenter guiding wood into a cutting machine, the marble worker polishing stone, the factory hand feeding material into a press, the shopkeeper stacking goods, the tree-cutter climbing with a saw. All of them depend on one thing more than any tool: their own hands. On 23 August, India observes National Hand Surgery Day. It is not just a day for doctors and hospi

On Sunday, 26th August 2001, at around 7:45 pm, when the signature tune of Radio Kashmir Pesh Hai JK Bank Diary went on air for the first time, no one imagined that this 15-minute programme would still be on air, without a single break, 25 years later. This Sunday, JK Bank Diary completes its Silver Jubilee. 25 years. 1300+ episodes. 325+ hours of broadcast. Networked on 8 stations of Radio Kashmir Srinagar, Jammu, Leh, Kargil, Poonch, Rajouri, Bhaderwah and Kathua. In the history of All India

The Centre has constituted a committee to draft the final agreement on the Gorkha issue, BJP MP Raju Bista said on Saturday, after a key meeting between Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Gorkha leaders and the West Bengal government. The meeting aimed to find a roadmap for a permanent political solution to the long-standing issues of the hill people. The meeting, held at a hotel in Sukna in the Darjeeling foothills on the third and final day of Shahs north Bengal visit, was attended by Chief Minist

There was a time when a teacher was considered the gateway to knowledge. If a student wanted to know something, the teacher was often the first person to ask. Books were limited. Libraries were not always accessible. Information travelled slowly. But that world is gone. Today, a student can ask a question to Google, YouTube or an AI tool and get an answer in seconds. A lecture can be watched from anywhere. A difficult concept can be explained in ten different ways. A machine can even write an es

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday lauded Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School (PCHSS) Srinagar for evolving from a school into a prestigious institution, saying its growing demand for admissions was a testament to the success it had achieved over nine decades. Omar Abdullah was speaking at the Annual Day-2026 of Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School, organised under the theme 'The Clock Tower Cosmos* to commemorate 250 years of the Presentation Congregation and 90 years

The true wealth of Jammu & Kashmir does not merely lie in its majestic mountains, its winding rivers, or its lush valleys. Its most potent, enduring wealth lies in its youth. The brilliant minds that endure countless hardships to emerge as beacons of excellence. When such a mind rises to the top, society should celebrate and utilize it. Yet, in the heart of our administration, a tragedy of bureaucratic rigidity is unfolding, suffocating one of our brightest talents. This is the story of Amir Suh

Family members, political associates and people from different walks of life gathered on Saturday at Sofi Manzil, Handwara to remember former minister and MLA Ghulam Mohiuddin Sofi on his ninth death anniversary. A special prayer meeting was organised on the occasion, where participants recalled the late leaders contribution to public life and his longstanding association with the people of Handwara and Kupwara. The gathering was attended by Jammu & Kashmir Apni Party leaders and workers, includ

Former Advisor to the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir and retired IAS officer Khurshid Ahmed Ganai has defended the recently announced 6.83 per cent electricity tariff hike approved by the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC), saying the measure should not be criticised merely for the sake of criticism without considering the broader challenges confronting the power sector. Ganai said periodic revision of electricity tariffs was an integral part of power sector reforms and was necessary

Senior National Conference leader and Srinagar Member of Parliament Syed Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Saturday hit back at Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs adviser Nasir Aslam Wani, asserting that his political standing was backed by the trust and mandate of the people. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a book launch ceremony here, Ruhullah was responding to Wanis remarks questioning his position in the National Conference and suggesting that some leaders held positions because of the blessings of

National Conference Member of Parliament Syed Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Saturday said his fight for reservation and the restoration of constitutional rights and protections for Jammu and Kashmir was far from over. He, however, launched a sharp attack on the government over the reported hike in electricity tariffs. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a book launch ceremony here, Ruhullah said the biggest fight was for the constitutional rights and protections of J&K, asserting that he would cont

Tagore Hall in Srinagar hosted a significant literary gathering on Saturday with the formal unveiling of the English poetry collection A Rainbow in My Eyes, authored by noted poet and writer Dr. Nidhi Kansal. The event was organised under the banner of Mansbal Dramatics Safapora. The literary evening brought together poets, writers, intellectuals, artists, media representatives and literature enthusiasts from different parts of the Valley, turning the occasion into a celebration of creativity an

Srinagar, Aug 22:The Chhari Mubarak, the holy mace of lord Shiva, reached Pahalgam from Srinagar on Saturday, marking the start of the last leg of the Amarnath Yatra. Mahant Deependra Giri, custodian of the Chhari Mubarak, led the procession for the main religious rituals. A large group of sadhus and devotees accompanied him, chanting devotional hymns. The mace left the Dashnami Akhara Building in Srinagar in the morning after special prayers and Vedic chanting. Enroute to Pahalgam, the Chhari M

Baramulla, Aug 22: The Non-gazetted employees of Government Medical Colleges have suspended their strike after Minister for Health and Medical Education Sakeena Itoo assured them that the long-pending Model Recruitment Rules for non-gazetted cadres would be notified by September 30. The decision followed a meeting held on August 21 at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar under the chairpersonship of Itoo, where representatives of the employees and senior officials discussed the recruitment rules an

In a compelling call to action against sedentary digital habits, leading medical professionals, law enforcement officers, engineers, and community icons converged at Green Valley Educational Institute (GVEI), Elahi Bagh, to mentor students on physical wellness, athletic discipline, and the critical need to break free from excessive screen addiction. The high impact awareness and interaction session was organized under the banner of the Stay Fit, Stay Healthy initiative, a transformative communit

In a significant outreach initiative aimed at taking legal awareness and access to justice to the remotest and far-flung areas of Jammu and Kashmir, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Kupwara, under the aegis of the Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority (JKLSA) and in furtherance of the objectives of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), today organised an awareness programme on the NALSA JAGRITI (Justice Awareness for Grassroots Information and Transparency Initiative) Sc

In a significant move to safeguard lives, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GoI today restricted the manufacture, sale and distribution of fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride for use in children below four years of age. The notification issued on Saturday directed manufacturers of the combination to prominently display a warning stating that the Fixed Dose Combination shall not be used in children below four years of age. Th

New Delhi, Aug 15: Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a series of initiatives and targets covering Artificial Intelligence, education, sports, Civil Defence, semiconductor manufacturing, nuclear energy and women-led development. Key announcements from the Prime Ministers address include: 1. AI Skilling for One Crore Youth: The Prime Minister announced that one crore youth would be trained in AI skills over

Srinagar, Aug 15: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday once again batted for the continued Indus Waters Treaty suspension, arguing that Jammu and Kashmir had paid a price for decades under restrictions on the use of its water resources. His remarks came alongside President Droupadi Murmu describing the treatys suspension as a decisive step in the national interest, particularly for farmers in her Independence Day-eve address to the nation. Abdullah was responding to questions