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MP Ruhullah writes to Farooq Abdullah, questions partys stand on Article 370 GK WEB DESK Srinagar, Aug 28: Srinagar MP and JKNC leader Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Friday wrote a letter to party president Dr Farooq Abdullah and questioned partys leadership position on the restoration of Article 370, which was taken away by New Delhi on August 05, 2019. He said the demand for restoration of constitutional guarantees cannot be abandoned merely in favour of statehood. In a letter dated August 28, 202

Srinagar, Aug 28: The Government of India has notified the Select Lists of State Civil Service (SCS) officers of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for induction into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) under the promotion quota for the 2019 and 2020 selection years. The notification was issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training, on August 28, 2026, a copy of which lies with news agency JKNS stated that, in exercise of powers

New Delhi, Aug 28: The government on Friday said retail prices of sugar have started to ease with ex-mill rates declining by around 20 per cent in the last few days and announced that it will allocate a fortnightly sale quota to mills from September to ensure smooth supply and prevent artificial scarcity. At present, the food ministry allocates a monthly quota to mills for the sale of sugar. In an official statement, the Food Ministry said it is closely monitoring availability and prices of suga

New Delhi, Aug 28: A government-constituted task force on Friday invited suggestions on reforms in public examination including accountability and institutional arrangements. The Centre had in July announced constitution of the High-Powered Task Force (HPTF) with Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani as chairperson, to examine and recommend comprehensive reforms related to conduct, security, design and governance of public examinations, and those conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), in a

New Delhi, Aug 28: In a significant initiative to strengthen field-based learning and knowledge-sharing, the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, has urged States/UTs to encourage local colleges, universities and academic institutions to document and publish best practices emerging under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0. Jal Jeevan Mission has emerged as a significant developmental initiative in the rural drinking water sector, since its commencement and this has

Pune, Aug 28: I salute the work of Sanjay Nahar, who was the first to reach every part of the country where there were problems and sorrows, and who gave the message that 'Maharashtra is with you' - not in his own name, but on behalf of Maharashtra, and who has continuously kept the yajna of social service alive, said former Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde. He was speaking from the presidential chair at function organized to mark a triple occasion - the release of 'Sarhadcha Sangati', a f

Srinagar, Aug 28: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Friday said that the abrogation of article 370 inflicted a deep wound into the emotions of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He said that Congress and BJP are equally responsible because Congress had already hollowed this article out over the years while BJP revoked it completely. He made these remarks today while addressing a public convention in Tral today. The event, organised by the party, attracted a large gathering of loc

Srinagar, Aug 28: Senior IPS officer M K Sinha on Friday took over the charge as Additional Director General of Police, CID J&K, replacing Nitish Kumar, who has been transferred as ADG Armed J&K. Officials said that on assuming his charge, Sinha held a meeting with senior officers of CID J&K and reviewed the overall functioning of intelligence wing. Sinha is an IPS officer of 1996 batch and was functioning as ADG (HQR) PHQ J&K. While as Nitish Kumar is an IPS officer of 1999 batch and was functi

Srinagar, Aug 28: Srinagar Member Parliament Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Friday said that he will resign from Lok Sabha as well as National Conference on November 3, the 26th death anniversary of his father Aga Syed Mehdi. The disgruntled MP blamed NC leadership for reneging on its election promise to fight for the restoration of J&Ks special status under Article 370 and 35(A). Ruhullah confirmed to NDTV that he has decided to resign from Parliament and the primary basic membership of the National Con

Leh, Aug 28: President Droupadi Murmu has issued a regulation that establishes a bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in the Union Territory of Ladakh, paving the way for bringing higher judicial services closer to the people of the region. The regulation, titled 'The Union Territory of Ladakh (Sitting of the Bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in Ladakh) Regulation, 2026,' was promulgated by President Murmu on August 27 and published in the Gazette of Indi

Anantnag, Aug 28: Anantnag Police has booked a political leader in alleged 8.25 lakh rupees job scam case, oficials said on Friday. The officials said the accused, identified as Aabid Hussain Nengroo, has been booked in FIR No. 283/2026 registered at Police Station Anantnag. Police said the accused duped job aspirants of more than eight lakh rupees, promising them SPO jobs. They further said that the accused also promised Pahalgam tent permission for Amarnath Yatra in lieu of money. Further deta

New Delhi, Aug 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted people on Raksha Bandhan and hoped that the auspicious festival brings happiness, prosperity and success to everyone's lives. Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. On the occasion, sisters tie vibrant threads, or rakhis, on their brothers' wrists as a symbol of their heartfelt prayers and well wishes, and brothers reciprocate with thoughtful gifts and promise to protect them unde

Srinagar, Aug 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Thursday wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking his immediate intervention in the tragic and deeply disturbing case involving the alleged rape of a 14-year-old schoolgirl from the Gujjar-Bakarwal community in Chatroo, Kishtwar. In a statement, the National Convenor of the Association, Nasir Khuehami said that the minor was allegedly raped repeatedly by a teacher at her school over several months. The accused teacher a

The worlds first patient to undergo brain surgery with live artificial intelligence assistance has had his tumour successfully removed, the BBC reported. Rhys Hibbert, a 48-year-old father of two from Bedfordshire, underwent the pioneering procedure at University College London Hospital. Surgeons said he could have lost his sight as the tumour was pressing on his optic nerves. The AI system analysed a live video feed during the operation and identified the likely location of crucial blood vessel

The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), Jammu & Kashmir Chapter, held its Members Annual Meeting for 202526 at Radisson Collection Hotel & Spa, Srinagar, followed by the election of office bearers for the 202628 term. The meeting was attended by a large number of TAAI members, along with prominent heads and representatives of various travel trade associations and stakeholders from the tourism industry. Irshad Hazari was elected Chairman, Rahil Bashir Honorary Secretary and Muzamil Jan Hon

JSW MG Motor India has unveiled the Hector Tomahawk, the first vehicle engineered on its Advanced Drive Architecture Platform Technology (ADAPT), which the company describes as Indias first multi-new-energy-vehicle (NEV) platform. The new SUV will be offered in both electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) versions, expanding the companys NEV portfolio and giving customers a choice based on their driving requirements. Under an introductory Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) offe

Alkhuddam Hajj and Umrah Services has been found eligible for registration as a Hajj Group Organiser (HGO) for Hajj 2027, bringing relief to the organisation. The Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, in a notice dated August 22, 2026, published the list of eligible HGOs after scrutinising applications submitted through the HGO portal. The ministry said applications were evaluated against the eligibility conditions prescribed under the HGO Policy for Hajj 2027, including submission

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday ordered a major reshuffle in the Finance Department, transferring and posting 11 officers with immediate effect. The changes have been ordered as part of the administrations efforts to streamline financial management and improve administrative efficiency across various departments. The latest order also follows an earlier reshuffle issued by the government on August 4. Rajesh Chander Kotwal, who was serving as Director Accounts and Treasuries, Jammu,

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) has concluded a two-week capacity-building training programme for veterinary officers from Ladakh, equipping them with next-generation knowledge, skills and technology-driven approaches to livestock farming suited to the regions challenging agro-climatic conditions. The training programme on Future-Ready Livestock Farming was organised by the Division of Livestock Production and Management (LPM) at the Facult

At around 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sumi Jan, 32, was busy preparing kehwa, carefully mixing almonds, saffron and other ingredients, while her fellow workers served biryani, rice and other dishes at a small food outlet on the premises of the Deputy Commissioners office in south Kashmirs Kulgam district. Jan and four other women came together under the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) to establish the outlet under the brand name Umeed Ka Zaika. The venture, which began around five mo

The Gurjar Desh Charitable Trust (GDCT) on Thursday demanded that a dedicated fast-track court be constituted for the expeditious trial of a case related to Chatroo minor girls death, with the proceedings conducted on a day-to-day basis. While expressing profound shock, grief and outrage over the alleged rape and murder of an innocent tribal Gujjar-Bakerwal minor school girl at Gurinallha, Chatroo, Kishtwar, GDCT, in a press conference at its complex in Gujjar Colony, Jammu, also sought that the

The expert team deputed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Jammu has stated that prima facie, the mishap during construction of the elevated corridor under package 15 of the DelhiAmritsarKatra Expressway at village Jakh in Samba on August 25, appears to have occurred due to a technical snag during the launching operation. A day after the mishap, the NHAI expert team on Wednesday (August 26) conducted a detailed technical examination of the incident. As part of the examination, t

Union Minister of State in PMO Dr Jitendra Singh on Thursday exhorted the youth to explore alternative means of livelihood while moving beyond Sarkari Naukari mindset. One of the greatest contributions of this government is that there has been a conscious effort to change the Sarkari Naukri (government job) mindset and provide alternative means of livelihood. PM Narendra Modi said StartUp India Stand up India from the ramparts of Red Fort, launched StartUp policy when the concept hardly existed

The Medical Superintendent, District Hospital Kishtwar, has terminated the services of Farooq Ahmed, an HDF sanitation worker posted at the hospital, with immediate effect following his arrest in connection with the Chatroo minors death case. According to an official order issued on August 26, 2026, Farooq Ahmed, son of Sunaullah and resident of Sangrambhata, Kishtwar, was arrested by Police Station Chatroo on August 26 in connection with FIR No. 34/2026. The FIR has been registered under Sectio

The Directorate of Census Operations, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, on Thursday convened a strategic coordination meeting with nodal officers of the Defence forces, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and other organisations to finalise preparations for population enumeration in Special Charges in the snow-bound areas of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The enumeration is scheduled to be conducted from September 1 to 30, 2026, as part of Phase-II of Census 2027. The meeting was chaired by Amit Sharma,

A 10-member NITI Aayog delegation visiting Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday said its field visit was aimed at identifying development bottlenecks, improving coordination among government agencies and extending institutional support to the Union Territory for faster and more inclusive growth. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a visit to the Atal Tinkering Laboratory (ATL) at Government Girls Higher Secondary School (GGHSS), Nawakadal, NITI Aayog member Dr M. Srinivas, who is leading the dele

The pristine Sindh Nallah, a vital ecological artery of Ganderbal district and an important freshwater source for trout farming, is facing deterioration in water quality due to the discharge of untreated sewage, according to a comprehensive status report submitted by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) before the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The CPCB report has identified elevated contamination levels at three key stretches of the waterwayKangan Akhal Bridge, Shutkadi Bridge downstream

Srinagar, Aug 27:Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a meeting to review various proposed road projects for Srinagar aimed at improving urban mobility, easing traffic congestion and strengthening the citys transportation network. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Commissioner SMC, Chief Conservator of Forests, Chief Executive Officer, Cantonment Board, Chief Engineers of I&FC and R&B, and officers from PHE, NHAI, Police, Traffic and KPDCL, amon

Security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Nowshera sector after troops detected suspicious movement on Wednesday evening. According to official sources, troops deployed at a forward location along the LoC observed the suspicious movement, following which an alert was sounded in the area. Amid the heightened alert, multiple gunshots were also heard from the area. It was not immediately clear whether the firing was from one side or both sides, so

Srinagar, Aug 27:Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, along with several party colleagues, on Thursday visited Watal Kadal in Srinagar, where at least seven houses were gutted in a massive fire incident last evening. Bukhari and the accompanying party leaders met the affected families and expressed their sympathy and complete solidarity with them during this hour of immense grief and distress. Speaking on the occasion, Altaf Bukhari urged the administration to provide immediate reli

Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday hoped that Congress would soon take a decision to join the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led J&K government. Right from day one of the government formation in alliance, we always wanted the Congress to join the government. However, it (Congress) was not able to take a call on this account. Now it is in the process to take a call. We all should feel happy once it takes its final decision. The joining of Congress will further strengthen the gover

Srinagar, Aug 27: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review the drainage sector of Srinagar city, with a focus on addressing waterlogging, strengthening stormwater infrastructure and putting in place both immediate and long-term measures to improve the citys drainage resilience. Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Fazlul Haseeb gave a detailed presentation on the drainage profile of Srinagar and outlined a comprehensive five-year integrated roadmap t

Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra on Thursday reiterated that his party was stuck to its principled stand, taken on day one of UT-government formation, of not joining Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led cabinet till restoration of statehood to J&K. Putting at rest all speculations Karra, while responding to media queries on the sidelines of a party function in Reasi, asserted that Congress had taken a principled stand not to join the government till t

Kupwara, Aug 27: National Conference District President Kupwara and Member Legislative Assembly (MLA) Lolab Qaiser Jamsheed Lone has sought the upgradation of Primary Health Centre (PHC) Dudi in remote Machil sector of the district to the level of a Sub-District Hospital (SDH) so that it will significantly strengthen healthcare services for people living near the Line of Control (LoC). Speaking to Greater Kashmir, Qaiser Lone said that residents of Machil face serious difficulties in accessing h

Dr Syed Rafiq Ahmad Simnani of Srinagar has been invited to an award ceremony in New Delhi where, according to a letter issued by the Socrates Social Research University Trust, he is proposed to be conferred an Honorary Doctorate Award. In a letter dated August 19, 2026, the Trust informed Simnani that its evaluation panel had considered his application and recommended him for the award in recognition of his achievement and social dedication in his specific field. The award ceremony is scheduled

Budgam, Aug 27: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, Thursday convened an extensive public outreach programme in the Charari Sharief constituency at Hardu Dalwan to listen to the grievances, issues and developmental demands of the people. During the camp, the local residents and public representatives, as per an official statement, apprised the Speaker of various issues concerning road connectivity, water scarcity, electricity along with basic amenities and other

The NSS units of Government Degree College (GDC), Ganderbal, organised Khelo India Samvad Khel Ki Baat, PM Ke Saath on Thursday under the aegis of MYBharat and the NSS, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The highlight was a virtual interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi from 11 a.m. to noon. The programme began with the National Anthem, followed by a welcome address, NSS pledge and introduction of MYBharat volunteers. It also featured a screening of a Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialo

The Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday held a wreath-laying ceremony at Panamik village in Nubra Valley near Siachen region. The ceremony honoured 13 BSF mountaineers who died in an avalanche on Aug. 27, 1995. They were attempting to scale Mount Saser Kangri in the Karakoram range. Senior BSF officers, civil administration officials, security personnel, villagers and family members attended the ceremony. BSF officers laid wreaths on behalf of the Director General. A contingent observed sile

Srinagar, Aug 27:The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah has expressed deep anguish and sorrow over the tragic road accident in Surankote, Poonch in which six people, including two women, lost their lives and three others were injured. He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for eternal peace to those who lost their lives. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured, particularly the critically injured child. As per a sta

Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved the establishment of Ladakhs first dedicated Cyber Police Station with jurisdiction across the Union Territory amid a sharp rise in cybercrime complaints. The Home Department notification, issued under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, has come into force with immediate effect. The Cyber Police Station will serve as Ladakhs centralised cybercrime investigation unit and register and investigate offences under the Information Technolo

Kupwara, Aug 27:Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani on Thursday visited the far-flung area of Moorie in Kalaroose of Lolab Sub-Division to take stock of the developmental issues and problems being faced by the people of the area. The Advisor, as per an official statement, was accompanied by SE R&B Circle Kupwara, ACD Kupwara, ACP Kupwara and other officers of the concerned departments. During the visit, the Advisor visited Sona Pend village in Moorie, where several residential houses and