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Srinagar, Sep 01: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday cautioned the public against using apps operating under names such as Night Play, Reloop, Kyss, Vimo, Rivo, Nexo and Vixa along with similar variants, warning that such applications misuse accessibility permissions to take control of devices and potentially facilitate unauthorised financial transactions. Police said the applications redirect users to websites that prompt them to download APK files from outside official app stores. Once in

Poonch, Sep 01: The Poonch administration has ordered the closure of all government and private schools across the district on Tuesday as a precautionary measure amid heavy rainfall. Chief Education Officer Poonch Javed Gulshan said heavy rains have been lashing the district since morning, raising the possibility of a rise in water levels in rivers and streams. In view of the prevailing weather conditions and keeping the safety of students and teachers in mind, all government and private educati

Srinagar, Aug 29:The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, inaugurated the 3rd edition of the CII Jammu & Kashmir Health Conclave today. The Lieutenant Governor emphasised the transformative vision of Health Services Anytime, Anywhere and highlighted the role of innovation, resilience and inclusive growth in shaping the future of healthcare. Extending best wishes to Ujala Cygnus for its new initiative, the Peace and Wellbeing Foundation, the Lieutenant Governor noted that the conclave is a platform

Anantnag, Aug 29:A 35-year-old man from Qaimoh in Kulgam died at a private hospital here following kidney stone surgery, triggering protests by his family and relatives, who alleged medical negligence. Mushtaq Ahmad Wani, son of Ghulam Nabi Wani, was admitted to a private hospital in Anantnag town, for the procedure. Family members alleged lapses in his treatment and demanded an impartial inquiry. Our family member was admitted for a kidney stone operation. We were told that his condition was st

The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday paid solemn tribute to Major Dhyan Chand, the wizard of hockey, on the occasion of National Sports Day. Recalling his legendary performance, the Lieutenant Governor described Major Dhyan Chand as one of Indias deepest and most enduring symbols, whose brilliance compelled the world to pause and acknowledge Indias immense sporting talent. In his address on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor, as per an official statement, observed that every stroke

Srinagar, Aug 26:The government schools across Jammu and Kashmir particularly in rural areas are facing infrastructural gaps, depriving students of basic facilities in classrooms The situation persists in government schools despite ambitious education reforms taken at the national and J&K levels. The government schools across Kashmir, particularly in rural areas are marred by persistent infrastructural shortcomings despite the apparent academic progress. The failure to address infrastructural ga

Shopian, Aug 26:Repeated hailstorms and increasingly erratic weather are exposing the vulnerabilities of Kashmirs apple economy, prompting growers to look beyond traditional orchards and consider high-density plantations as a way to raise productivity and returns. Over the past two months, intense hailstorms have hit apple-growing areas across south Kashmir, damaging fruit and stripping trees at a crucial stage of the season. For growers already facing rising cultivation costs, the repeated weat

Srinagar, Aug 26: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and chief minister Omar Abdullah have expressed pain over the loss of lives in tragic road accident in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. The duo expressed sympathies with the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. They also directed district administration to provide immediate assistance to those affected. Pained by the loss of lives in a tragic road accident in Poonch. My thoughts are with the bereaved families.

A young cyclist from Kashmir's Lolab valley recently set out on a journey of several thousand kilometres toward Makkah to perform Umrah. A GoPro (camera) was already fixed to his handlebars. Within days, clips of his departure travelled faster than he did, gathering views while he was still pedalling from Kashmir to Delhi. He is not alone. Across Kashmir, Kerala, Pakistan, Malaysia and Turkey, a growing number of young men have taken to bicycles and their own feet to reach the holy cities, each

New Delhi, Aug 21: Two commercial vessels carrying a total of 22 Indian nationals have been hijacked by armed pirates in separate incidents off Yemen and Somalia, a senior shipping ministry official said Friday. The Indian crew members aboard both vessels are safe, according to the latest information available, the official said. The Eritrea-flagged oil products tanker M.T. Sibu 1, carrying 20 crew members, including 16 Indians, was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden on August 20, about 30 nautical mi

Srinagar, August 21: Hot and humid weather is likely to continue across Jammu and Kashmir through the end of August, with brief showers and isolated intense spells expected at some places, particularly during late-night, early-morning and evening hours, the Meteorological Department said on Friday. According to the latest weather assessment, isolated intense showers are likely in parts of south Kashmir, particularly Kulgam and Shopian, while Katra, Ramban, Rajouri and Poonch in the Jammu divisio

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Thursday called for an early resolution of long-pending water disputes among southern states, saying water was central to the regions agriculture, industry, environment and public health. Addressing the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council in Mahabalipuram, Amit Shah said South India had emerged as a major contributor to the countrys growth, particularly in IT, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, research and developmen

A delegation comprising senior cultural personality, Artist & Art Promoter Waheed Jeelani and Umar Imtiyaz, a well known actor and film maker Thursday called on Deputy Chief Minister Surender Choudhary and Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani at their offices in the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar. During the meetings, the delegation held detailed discussions on the present challenges confronting the artist, cultural and filmmaking fraternity of Jammu and Kashmir. The issues included the n

Kupwara, Aug 20:Established in 1961, Government Boys High School Pohrupeth in Langate area of north Kashmirs Kupwara district which has a history of performing well in 10th class results is grappling with shortage of classrooms and teaching staff thus subjecting students to enduring hardships. Although the school was accorded PM SHRI status few years ago but things did not improve at this premier educational institution of Pohru area. The school has only six classrooms to offer for 213 students,

For thirty six years, Kashmir has carried many conversations that seem to return to the same starting point. There are demands for conclaves, resolutions, statements, conferences and declarations. There are arguments over terrorism, displacement, Article 370, militancy and the tragedies that have scarred generations. Each side carries its own memory, and often its own version of justice. But perhaps the uncomfortable question we need to ask today is this: have we changed the conversation while t

The Government of India decided in 2021 to observe 14 August every year as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day to commemorate the pain and suffering endured by the people during the Partition of India in 1947. Even by the most conservative estimates, two hundred thousand people were killed, while seventy-five thousand women were abducted and raped. India put the number of abducted women at 33,000 Hindu and Sikh women, while Pakistan estimated the number of abducted Muslim women at 50,000. Around t

New Delhi, Aug 20: The Government continues to strengthen educational support for Scheduled Caste students through the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarships for Scheduled Castes. The scheme provides financial assistance to eligible students pursuing post-matriculation and post-secondary education. The Revised Budget Estimate under the scheme stood at Rs 5,400 crore in 202324, Rs 5,500 crore in 202425 and Rs 6,000 crore in 202526. The corresponding actual expenditure was Rs 5,475

Rajouri, Aug 20: Security has been stepped up along the Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch highway in view of the Budha Amarnath Yatra, officials said on Thursday. With convoys of pilgrims travelling along the highway, Jammu and Kashmir Police, Central Armed Police Forces and the Army have intensified security and area domination measures, they added. Dozens of temporary checkpoints have been established along the highway for better regulation of traffic and enhanced surveillance, while Army units are also pr

Srinagar, Aug 20: Regular coffee consumption was associated with lower body fat, greater muscle mass and differences in sex hormone levels in a Finnish study, suggesting that coffee may have effects on metabolism beyond its well-known ability to increase alertness. Researchers at the University of Oulu examined data from 2,264 people aged 46 who were part of the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966. They looked at participants usual coffee intake and compared it with measures of body composition,

Islamabad, Aug 19: Pakistan on Wednesday summoned US Charg dAffaires Natalie Baker and lodged a strong demarche over remarks by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor regarding Jammu and Kashmir during his visit to the union territory. In Srinagar, Gor told reporters on Wednesday that Jammu and Kashmir is an important part of India and an incredibly beautiful place. Gor, who took a 'shikara' ride at the famous Dal Lake in Srinagar, also said that the US will reconsider the advisories on travel to Jam

Srinagar, Aug 20: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor landed in Leh on Thursday after adverse weather conditions delayed his onward flight from Srinagar, officials and sources said. Gor arrived in Leh on a flight directly from Srinagar after remaining at Srinagar Airport for some time as weather conditions delayed the scheduled flight. Upon his arrival in Leh, the US envoy was escorted by a large security convoy as he proceeded from the airport. Gor is on his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir and L

New Delhi, Aug 19:The Supreme Court on Wednesday stressed the need to institutionalise and strengthen the National Testing Agency (NTA), saying the agency must have adequate infrastructure, experienced manpower and advanced technology to prevent question paper leaks and ensure examinations are conducted smoothly. Bar and Bench reported that the Bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe, hearing petitions arising from the NEET question paper leak controversy, said the court was concerned wi

Srinagar, Aug 19: Torrential rains triggered flash floods in parts of Kashmir on Wednesday, while heavy showers lashed Jammu, swelling rivers and streams as the Meteorological Centre Srinagar ruled out widespread rainfall but warned of more intense localised weather.In Shopian, showers in Shadab Kareva swelled a local stream. Water, mud and slush flowed through the area. Flash floods were also reported in Dachnoo and Herpora. Overflowing streams entered orchards.A flash flood also hit Baderhma v

President of the Ecotourism Association of Kashmir, Sameer Baktoo, has urged Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to accord sustained attention to Kashmirs growing environmental challenges, particularly climate change, protection of fragile ecosystems and conservation of its iconic hill stations. During a meeting, Baktoo said Kashmirs natural environment was not merely a tourism attraction but the foundation of its tourism economy and the livelihoods of thousands of people. He stressed that protectin

Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), Baramulla, successfully concluded two programmes, MDP XIII and MDP XIV, under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) initiative, with 50 candidates successfully completing the training. During these programmes, participants were provided comprehensive, domain-specific knowledge aimed at strengthening their entrepreneurial capabilities. The training was facilitated by Mohammad Rafiq Mir and Sheikh Nowsheen as Trainers

Further strengthening its institutional partnerships through customised employee-banking solutions, J&K Bank signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) under its Corporate Salary Package with FIL Industries Private Limited in Srinagar and Brahmrishi Bawra Shanti Vidya Peeth Higher Secondary School in Udhampur. In Srinagar, Zonal Head (Srinagar) Sheikh Mohammad Muzaffar signed the agreement on behalf of J&K Bank, while Managing Director FIL Industries Junaid Altaf Bukhari represented the compan

Former minister for Law, Justice, Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation, Syed Basharat Ahmad Bukhari, on Tuesday lauded Kashmirs entrepreneurs for creating employment opportunities and enabling local youth to build professional careers. Bukhari was speaking at the annual day function of GenTechPro, a technology, proposal development and staffing firm with offshore operations in Srinagar and clients in the United States. He appreciated the contribution of local entrepreneurs towards generating jobs

The Fruit Growers and Dealers Association of Sopore has sought implementation of the Minimum Support/Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) and an effective crop insurance mechanism as the new fruit marketing season gets underway at the Fruit Mandi Sopore. Association president Fayaz Ahmad Malik, popularly known as Kaka Ji, addressing a press conference at the fruit mandi on Tuesday, said the season had begun smoothly and expressed optimism that growers and traders would witness better market conditio

The speakers at the inaugural session of a two-day national conference said that Gender equality cannot be reduced to institutional promises or access to education alone and must translate into equal opportunities, decision-making power, economic independence and leadership for women. The speakers were addressing a gathering during the inaugural session of a two-day national conference on Gender Equality in 21st century at Government College for Women (GCW), M.A. Road, Srinagar on Tuesday. The N

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Chennai celebrated its 14th annual convocation on Sunday (August 16, 2026). Dr. T. Ramasami, Former Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India took part as Chief Guest, Mohit Jain, Chief Operating Officer (Publishing) and Board Member, Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. was the guest of honour and Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, South India took part as special guest. VIT Founder and Chancellor Dr. G.

Srinagar, Aug 18:Residents of Rose Enclave Colony Sector B of Shivpora locality have sought repairs and macadamisation of dilapidated road stretch in the locality. A delegation from the area said the Shivpora road till Masjid Muhammadiya has developed potholes and caved in at several places in absence of repairs. Despite passing of over a year since drainage construction, the road has neither been repaired, leveled or macadamised. Due to dilapidated road, locals especially women, children and th

The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced that it will hold a Secretariat Gherao outside the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar on August 31, accusing the National Conference-led government of failing on governance and alleging irregularities in appointments and corruption. According to BJP J&K Media Incharge Advocate Sajid Yousuf Shah, the party will mobilise its workers and supporters for the protest against what it described as the misgovernance of the NC governm

Srinagar, Aug 18:Department of Urdu, University of Kashmir (KU) began a two-day international conference on Environmental Literature and Criticism in Urdu at the Main Campus. The conference aims to bring together faculty members, researchers, students and literature enthusiasts from various across the globe to deliberate on the emerging field of environmental literature and its critical dimensions in Urdu. Presiding over the inaugural session, Vice-Chancellor KU, Prof. Nilofer Khan described the

Social activist and advocate Mir Imaad Rafi called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and discussed a wide range of issues concerning Anantnag district, including the welfare of the legal fraternity, development works and the need for improved sports facilities for local youth. During the meeting, Imaad highlighted various concerns faced by advocates and stressed the importance of strengthening sports infrastructure across the district. He also apprised the Chief Minister of issues requiring the at

Srinagar, Aug 18:Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, on Tuesday inaugurated state-of-the-art ICT Labs established in five Government Schools across the District under a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative funded by NTT DATA and implemented by ELFA International, marking a significant step towards strengthening digital education and expanding equitable access to technology-enabled learning opportunities. The inauguration ceremony was held at Government Girls Higher Seco

Srinagar, Aug 18:A massive heap of garbage lying on the main road in the heart of posh Jawahar Nagar locality has become a major health concern for residents, commuters and shopkeepers. Located close to the city centre and surrounded by government offices, commercial establishments and other institutions, the site witnesses heavy movement of pedestrians and vehicles throughout the day. Residents of Jawahar Nagar said the garbage has accumulated into what resembles a mini mountain, emitting a per

A delegation from the Sikh community on Tuesday called on Jammu and Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu and apprised him of several long-pending public issues affecting hundreds of families and local industries. The delegation sought Sharmas immediate intervention to resolve these matters, stating that prolonged administrative delays caused financial hardship and uncertainty among the affected people. J&K

Mandi Poonch, Aug 18: The first batch of pilgrims undertaking the annual Shri Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra reached Mandi in Poonch district on Tuesday amid tight security arrangements, with members of the local Muslim community and civil society extending a warm welcome to the yatris. The pilgrims were received with flower garlands, in a gesture that reflected the strong tradition of communal harmony and brotherhood prevailing in the region. The occasion presented a striking picture of Hindu-Muslim

Srinagar, Aug 18: The Centre has notified a Cold-Water Fisheries Cluster Development Project in Anantnag, with Kulgam and Shopian as partnering districts. The Cold Water Cluster Development Project worth Rs 427 crore has been notified in Anantnag district, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying recently informed the Lok Sabha. A senior J&K Fisheries Department official said the cluster will primarily cover Anantnag, with Kulgam and Shopian as partnering districts. The Centre ha

Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs) have been expanded and intensified in forest stretches of Udhampur, Reasi and Kathua districts, in the wake of reports of suspicious movement during the past four days. A joint search operation was launched in Talot, Khuban and adjoining areas in Udhampur district where a local reported about the sighting of two suspects, who allegedly were looking for food, during the intervening night of August 17 and 18. Earlier on August 16, security forces had launched a

Police Drug De-addiction Rehabilitation and Mental Health Care Centre (DDRC), Jammu will introduce a new skilling cum training centre for inmates to ensure their meaningful employment post recovery. Besides, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mission Yuva and Skill India for provision of loans to those patients who have remained off drugs for six months or so is also in offing. Superintendent of Police (SP) Headquarters Jammu Anna Sinha, while pointing out that the Centre has treated 1

Srinagar, Aug 18:Despite the passage of about 13 years, the confirmation of in-charge lecturers remains in limbo. A group of aggrieved lecturers complained to Greater Kashmir that the department has not regularised their services as confirmed lecturers despite the passage of more than a decade. The members of the working committee said a large number of teaching faculty were placed as lecturers in 2013 while another group was promoted in 2019, with the expectation that their services would subse

The Jammu and Kashmir Junior Swimming Team is representing the Union Territory at the 52nd Junior National Aquatic Championships 2026 (Swimming), being held at the Kalinga Stadium, competing against some of the countrys top young swimmers. The national-level championship, as per an official statement, is being conducted under the aegis of the Swimming Federation of India, bringing together young swimmers from across the country. The Jammu and Kashmir contingent secured its place in the national

The franchise meeting of the Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League 2026, powered by Athwas Retail and Athwas Hyundai, was held at the Royal Spring Golf Course, Srinagar, bringing together the league organisers and representatives of all six franchises for detailed deliberations ahead of the second season. The meeting, as per a statement, witnessed detailed discussions on the rules and regulations of the league, player selection and bidding process, team composition, match protocols, code of conduct