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Poonch, Aug 26: At least six persons died and three others injured when a vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in the Surankote area of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. As per reports, a vehicle travelling from Poonch towards Sheindhara met with an accident, leaving at least six occupants dead. Officials said that an unfortunate accident occured this evening, resulting in on-the-spot death of six persons and injuries to three others. They said a rescue oper

Srinagar, Aug 23:Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Jitendra Singh, on Sunday said the youth of Jammu and Kashmir are highly aspirational and keen to become part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led India's growth story, calling for stronger grassroots engagement with people across Kashmir. Addressing the BJP J&K office bearers meeting at Nowgam, Srinagar, Singh said J&K was witnessing a changing environment, with normal life being restored

New Delhi, Aug 23: Former India captains Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and Dilip Vengsarkar are among 21 former international captains who have appealed to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for proper medical treatment and welfare of jailed former Prime Minister and World Cup winning captain Imran Khan. The move has been initiated by former Australia captain Greg Chappell and marks the second letter by former international captains seeking humane treatment and proper medical care for the 73-yea

Srinagar, Aug 23: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said there has been a paradigm shift in the mindset of people in Jammu and Kashmir after Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power at the Centre. The mindset in Jammu and Kashmir has changed completely just like in the Northeast. This happened after the Narendra Modi government was formed in 2014, Singh told reporters on the sidelines of BJP's organisational meeting here. Since Prime Minister Modi's tenure began, the atmosphere here has

Srinagar, Aug 19: Two Mumbai doctors who belonged to Parsi community will reportedly receive Pakistans highest civilian award posthumously for faithfully guarding the secret of the countrys founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnahs illness. The doctors physician Dr Jal Ratanji Patel and radiologist Dr Jal Dhaybho-Koo have been nominated by Islamabad for the Nishan-e-Imtiaz award, which will be conferred on them at a ceremony in March, 2027. The announcement was made on social media platform X by Ahsan Iqb

A technical snag in a router at the Sub Post Office, Budgam, has brought several banking services to a standstill for the past 10 days, leaving customers frustrated. The router reportedly stopped functioning on Monday, August 10. Since then, customers have been unable to make deposits or withdrawals at the facility, forcing many to return empty-handed after waiting for their transactions to be processed. Customers said around 30 to 40 people visit the post office every day and leave disappointed

Banihal, Aug 19: Deputy Commissioners of Ramban and Udhampur, along with senior district officials, on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project at Tanger in Ramban to review the progress and current status of the ambitious 1,800 MW project. The Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project, being developed by NHPC Limited, is set to become one of the biggest hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir. The delegation was led by Ramban Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan and U

Jerusalem, 19 Aug: Israel's military said Wednesday it would launch criminal investigations into two high-profile attacks on Palestinians during the war in Gaza, including the killings of 5-year-old Hind Rajab and her family and of 15 Palestinian paramedics. The military said it would not launch criminal investigations into three other attacks that killed aid workers from World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders. It released the news in a statement that said it had completed reviews of

Bangkok, Aug 19: Shares slipped Wednesday in Asia after Wall Street pulled further from its all-time high as artificial-intelligence stocks resumed their decline. South Korea's Kospi led the regional retreat, dropping 5.2 per cent to 6,515.97. The two biggest companies benefiting from the AI boom tracked losses for their US rivals. Samsung Electronics shed 6.9 per cent, while memory chipmaker SK Hynix tumbled 7.9 per cent. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 sank 2.6 per cent to 65,703.78. The Hang Seng in

Srinagar, Aug 19: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday conducted an early morning tour of the city to inspect development projects and review the progress of key civic works. In a post on X, the chief minister's office said the extensive tour of Srinagar city was conducted to assess public facilities and review the progress of key civic works aimed at improving urban infrastructure and public services. During the tour, the chief minister inspected various sites, including

Government directions to restrict online content witnessed a dramatic surge between March and July this year, with nearly 1.95 lakh blocking orders sent to Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, according to data accessed by The Indian Express. The figures mean that, on average, one blocking order was issued every 68 seconds, or nearly 1,275 orders every day. The sharp rise assumes significance as the period coincided with the students protests against examination leaks at Delhis Jantar Mantar, which

Chairman PHDCCI Kashmir Vicky Shaw and Executive Committee member Shahejehan Khan participated in an interactive meeting with Rajit Punhani, Secretary to the Government of India and Chief Executive Officer of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The meeting was organised by Khalid Jahangir, Commissioner, Food & Drugs Administration, Jammu & Kashmir, and was also attended by Devesh Kumar Mahla, IPS, Director, FSSAI Northern Region. Durin

Industrial Growth Centre (IGC) Lassipora, one of Kashmirs largest industrial hubs, is grappling with deteriorating internal roads, a dysfunctional drainage system and the absence of a dedicated transport yard, posing growing challenges for industrial units. Spread over around 8,000 kanals, the industrial estate houses more than 900 units. However, industrialists say its supporting infrastructure has failed to keep pace with the expansion of the estate and the rising volume of commercial traffic.

A video showing two young men going out of their way to clear obstacles for an ambulance carrying a patient to Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla has drawn widespread appreciation on social media. The ambulance, carrying a patient from Uri, was on its way to GMC Baramulla on Tuesday when it reached the town and encountered an army convoy approaching from the other side, leaving the one side of the road blocked. Following the traffic jam, the ambulance moved onto the other side of the roa

The residents of Kukroosa in Ramhal area of north Kashmirs Kupwara district have expressed resentment against the authorities for failing to ensure better healthcare facilities at New Type Primary Health Centre (NTPHC) Kukroosa. The residents said that due to lack of proper staff, they are subjected to sufferings but authorities were doing nothing to augment the staff here. They said only one doctor was performing duties at NTPHC Kukroosa which according to them was not substantial for over thir

The Baramulla Contractors Association has decided to boycott the tendering process until essential construction material, including sand, bajri and gravel, is made available, a move that could delay several development projects sanctioned for the district. The decision comes against the backdrop of an ongoing standoff between authorities and quarry and tipper owners over the payment of royalty on minor minerals. The impasse has disrupted the supply chain, leaving contractors without the material

Former director and professor at the Centre for Womens Development Studies, ICSSR New Delhi, Prof Indu Agnihotri on Tuesday said that Gender equality was a major challenge globally as well as in India and Jammu and Kashmir. She stressed the need for stronger data, equal opportunities and greater recognition of womens economic contribution. Talking to Greater Kashmir on the sidelines of a National Conference on Gender Equality in the 21st Century organised by the Government College for Women (GCW

At least six people were injured after an Ecco vehicle met with an accident at Gundha village in Khawas area of Rajouri district on Tuesday. According to reports, the accident occurred when an Ecco vehicle bearing registration number JK11J-4943 veered off the road and plunged into the roadside fields. Six occupants sustained injuries in the accident and were subsequently shifted to a hospital for treatment. The injured have been identified as Mohd Bashir (60), son of Salah Mohd, resident of Udha

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired the 81st Meeting of Jammu Kashmir Rajya Sainik Board, at Lok Bhavan. The meeting, as per an official statement, was attended by Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Northern Command, Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Maj Gen Paramvir Singh Dagar, Chief of Staff, HQ White Knight Corps; Maj Gen KS Dhadwal, Chief of Staff HQ Chinar Corps, Shailendra Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department, Chan

SWFC Kashmir registered a convincing 31 victory over ARCO FC in the ongoing Srinagar Premier Division Football League at the TRC Synthetic Turf, Srinagar. SWFC Kashmir, as per a DFA statement, displayed a strong and composed performance throughout the match, scoring three goals to secure all three points. ARCO FC managed to find the net once, but SWFC Kashmir maintained control and completed the match with a well-deserved 31 win. The victory will further boost SWFC Kashmirs confidence as they co

Commissioner/Secretary, Department of Youth Services & Sports, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary on Tuesday, chaired a comprehensive review of the departments sports infrastructure, ongoing capital works, Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) projects and programmes for strengthening sports and youth engagement across Jammu and Kashmir. The review, as per a DYSS statement, took stock of the work undertaken by the department over the past several m

A married woman in her 30s presented with difficulty conceiving and underwent a gynecological evaluation. An ultrasound revealed multiple ovarian cysts, suggesting polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Additional investigations found high cholesterol, fatty liver, and impaired glucose tolerance. However, this was only the apparent manifestation of a condition that had likely begun much earlier. During adolescence, she had been overweight, consumed a diet high in refined carbohydrates, ultraprocessed

Health is the biggest wealth. Sometimes even a small illness makes us anxious and we start imagining the worst. Yet good health is a precious gift from Allah, and every faith teaches us to value and protect it. Kashmir today faces many health problems, including diseases our forefathers could hardly have imagined. Our ancestors lived a simpler, healthier lifestyle. They ate simple food, remained physically active and believed that prevention was better than cure. They understood the value of avo

The Moul Mouj toll-free number received a call from an elderly woman asking if someone could come and see her at home. There was nothing dramatic in her voice. No emergency. No complaint of severe pain. Just a quiet request: I think I need to speak to a doctor. Can you come home? I went. She was a widow. A retired woman with her own pension. The house was hers. The property was in her name. She had two sons, both living under the same roof, but in separate portions of the house. She had everythi

The concept of Smart City entails improvement of Quality of life and Citizen services by way of Digital Infrastructure, Mobility, Sustainability and Governance. It aims to create sustainable and resilient urban ecosystems. Smart City Mission stipulates give a decent quality of life to their citizens and apply smart solutions to improve services and infrastructure. Srinagar Smart City lists its vision as transforming Srinagar into an eco-friendly, resilient and socio-economically vibrant city tha

Dear Editor, This is in reference to the news story about J&K Sainik School Manasbal by your correspondent Syed Rizwan Geelani. The report paints a sympathetic picture of administrative struggles at J&K Sainik School Manasbal. However, your premise regarding the current leadership relies on unverified claims. You state that the Chief Education Officer (CEO) of Kupwara holds the additional charge of Principal at J&K Sainik School Manasbal, District Ganderbal. This claim directly contradicts offi

New Delhi, Aug 18: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar on Tuesday participated in the 97th Annual General Meeting of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in New Delhi. Speaking at the meeting, Javid Dar called for greater focus on J&K-specific agricultural research and innovation, keeping in view the Union Territorys unique agro-climatic conditions, fragile ecosystems and potential in agricu

Ramban, Aug 18:The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remained open to regulated two-way traffic on Tuesday, although movement was slow at several vulnerable stretches in Udhampur and Ramban districts. Traffic authorities said vehicular movement remained slow at Dewal in Udhampur district, where traffic is being regulated through an approximately 40-metre-long damaged, uneven and undulating single-lane stretch. Similar restrictions continued on the Maroog-KishtwariPather stretch in Ramban district,

Srinagar, Aug 18: Member of Parliament Mian Altaf Ahmad, who served as Forest Minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir from 2009 to 2014, on Tuesday said the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, was not applicable to Jammu and Kashmir before the constitutional changes of August 5, 2019. Speaking to Greater Kashmir amid an ongoing debate over land and forest rights in the region, Altaf said the Forest Rights Act (FRA) became

Srinagar, Aug 18:A day before the maiden visit of United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor to Jammu and Kashmir, a team of US diplomats from the US embassy in New Delhi called on National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah at his residence here on Tuesday. The visiting officials, who reached the Valley ahead of schedule as part of the advance preparations for the Ambassadors trip, included Ian Michael Dick, Gary Applegarth, Lisa Grace Alkins and Hemant Joshi. The meeting focused on th

Jammu, Aug 18:High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has notified August 26 as holiday, on account of Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW), instead of August 25, as earlier announced and declared August 25 as non-sitting day for it (court). As per a notification issued by Registrar General, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, M K Sharma, December 19, 2026, which was earlier declared as on-sitting day, will now be a working day for the court in lieu of August 25, 2026. It is hereby notified for the

Srinagar, Aug 18:The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified the Jammu and Kashmir Land Pooling Policy, 2026, laying down a framework for planned urban development through voluntary pooling of land by landowners and development entities. The policy was notified by the Housing and Urban Development Department through Government Order No 172-JK(HUD) of 2026 dated August 17, 2026. The policy document describes land pooling as an instrument aimed at facilitating planned urban development, infrastr

The complete poetry anthology Bayaz-e-Wahab Khar, based on the works of renowned Kashmiri Sufi saint and poet Wahab Kar was formally unveiled on Sunday during a special ceremony held at Wahab Khar Hall, Shar Shali area of Pampore Tehsil. The event was presided over by noted intellectual and writer Dr. Satish Vimal and was attended by prominent poets, writers, scholars, intellectuals, religious scholars and people from various walks of life. Among those present were Mushtaque Barq (The Chief Edit

Jammu and Kashmir recorded 42 children adopted through the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) during 2025-26, a figure substantially lower than adoption numbers reported by several major States, according to data presented by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development in the Rajya Sabha. The State/UT-wise data, furnished in response to a parliamentary question answered on August 12, shows that Maharashtra recorded the highest number of CARA-facilitated adoptions during the financi

Growing overcrowding in Srinagar's Smart City e-buses has become a major concern for commuters, particularly women, with passengers urging authorities to increase the fleet, strengthen monitoring and expand services to underserved areas. The issue has gained fresh attention in recent weeks amid concerns over women's safety in packed buses, where commuters say travelling during peak hours has become increasingly difficult. Every morning and evening, office female passengers including employees, s

There is a peculiar question that follows children into school almost as soon as they are old enough to speak: What are they learning? We ask it of parents, teachers and, increasingly, of the children themselves. Are they recognising letters? Can they count? Can they write their names? Can they identify colours and shapes? Are they school ready? These questions are not unreasonable. But when asked too early, and too narrowly, they can obscure a more fundamental question: What does learning actua

Srinagar, Aug 14:Jammu and Kashmir has had 1086.01 hectares of forest land approved for non-forestry use during the last 3 years and the current financial year up to August 6, 2026, the Centre told the Rajya Sabha. The figure accounts for 1.31 percent of the 82,817.92 hectares cleared across the country during the period. J&Ks diversion was substantially higher than Ladakhs 3.98 hectares. Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest diversion among states at 22,027.02 hectares, followed by Odisha with 10

Srinagar, Aug 16:Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Sunday reviewed the implementation of the Recovery and Reconstruction (R&R) Plan-2025 and utilisation of the disaster recovery assistance sanctioned for Jammu and Kashmir by the Centre directing departments to accelerate project formulation and execution while ensuring that every reconstructed asset is made more resilient to future disasters. The Chief Secretary took detailed stock of the Rs 1579.09 crore recovery package approved by the National D

Jammu, Aug 11: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Sunil Sharma on Tuesday expressed solidarity with students protesting in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities, corruption and paper leaks in recruitment examinations, and accused opposition parties of maintaining double standards on student issues. Addressing a press conference here, Sharma said the ongoing student agitation was a struggle for justice, transparency and accountability, and reiterated his demand for an impartia

Dubai, Aug 8: Iran's politburo-like body known as the Supreme National Security Council said the Strait of Hormuz will not open until the United States corrects its behaviour, issuing new demands that could shake up talks on a deal to manage the waterway and traffic on it. Iran's state broadcaster published the statement by the council's secretary, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, who is also a commander in the powerful Revolutionary Guard. The US must never threaten Iran again, the statement said, and

Ahmedabad, Aug 08: The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism concluded its vibrant three day participation at the Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF) Ahmedabad, emerging as one of the major attractions for travel trade, tourism stakeholders and the visitors at the prestigious event. The participation of Jammu and Kashmir received a significant recognition with J&K being honoured with the best adventure tourism destination award, reaffirming its growing position as one of Indias most diverse and exciting adventure

Panaji, Aug 6: The Bombay High Court on Thursday convicted and sentenced to ten years in jail former journalist Tarun Tejpal in a 2013 rape case, terming the trial courts 2021 verdict of acquittal as perverse and slamming it for falling prey to the notion that the complainant in such cases should be a perfect victim and conduct herself in a certain way to appear credible. Tejpal, former editor-in-chief of Tehelka, was convicted of raping a junior colleague inside a hotel elevator in 2013 during

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Aug 6: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) will launch a 'Kya bolti public' campaign next month to interact with people all over India and to get to know their issues, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said on Thursday. Addressing a press conference after the conclusion of the CJP's core team meeting in his hometown Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in Maharashtra, he also said the CJP wants to act as a pressure group and change the country's political discourse by highlighting the issue