Greater Kashmir

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

Srinagar, Aug 19:The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) spent Rs 26.59 crore on conservation, preservation, and environmental development of centrally protected monuments in Jammu and Kashmir between 2021-22 and 2025-26, the Centre said. Spending in J&K rose from Rs 2.55 crore in 2021-22 to Rs 5.95 crore in 2025-26, peaking at Rs 7.17 crore in 2023-24, according to figures placed before the Rajya Sabha by the Ministry of Culture. The disclosure came in response to a question on the conservatio

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:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday called for decongesting Srinagar from traffic jams. Undertaking an extensive early-morning tour of Srinagar city, covering all eight assembly constituencies, to take stock of ongoing development works, inspect key infrastructure projects, and assess the delivery of public facilities and civic amenities on the ground, CM Omar reviewed infrastructure, healthcare, heritage, and sports projects. Beginning the tour at around 6:30 am, he visit

A report submitted by the Joint Committee (JC) comprising top officials from Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change -MoEFCC, Central Pollution Control Board -CPCB & J&K Pollution Control Committee -JKPCC along with Deputy Commissioners of Budgam and Pulwama have confirmed that large-scale illegal earth mining in the karewas of Pulwama and Budgam in last 5 years. The report mentioned that more than 18 lakh metric tons of clay ,sand , gravel has been illegally looted in Zadoora , Gowherpo

Rajouri, Aug 17: Amid growing public demand, the newly constructed Sungal Tunnel on the Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch National Highway has been partially thrown open by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), bringing relief and triggering celebrations among residents of the region. The tunnel has been opened for Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) and Medium Motor Vehicles (MMVs) with a maximum width of three metres. However, traffic movement through the tunnel has presently been restricted to daytime hours from 8

Residents of Isham, Darkdote and Nawa Runda areas of Uri have expressed appreciation for the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for the ongoing progress on the Red Bridge-Dheriya-Kathi (RBDK) road, saying the project has brought a visible improvement in connectivity in the strategically important region. The residents said the completion of the Wet Mix Macadam (WBM) layer and the ongoing Dense Bituminous Macadam (DBM) and Bituminous Concrete (BC) works have significantly improved the road surface.

On the auspicious occasion of the commencement of the sacred Shri Baba Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra, the Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today graced the inaugural function. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor said that the yatra is not merely a physical journey but a profound inward journey towards self-realisation and the eternal consciousness of Lord Shiva. He emphasised that the pilgrimage to Baba Budha Amarnath Ji is a sacred path of devotion, discipline, and unity. The Lieutenant Gove

Srinagar, Aug 16:Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam, popularly known as mini-Switzerland, is set to get a motorable road, giving tourists an option besides trekking or pony rides. The foundation stone for the project was laid by MLA Pahalgam, Altaf Ahmad Wani (Kaloo).The road will connect Baisaran with the Circuit Road and cover more than 4 km. It will cost Rs 6.09 crore and be constructed by the PWD Roads and Buildings Division, Pahalgam, under NABARD.The work is expected to take 2 to 3 years, officia