Greater Kashmir

Reaffirming its commitment to strengthening relationships with prominent educational and business institutions across Jammu and Kashmir, J&K Bank has signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) under its Corporate Salary Package (CSP) with Delhi Public School (DPS) Budgam, HK Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. (HK Hyundai) and Himalayan Motors. The agreements will collectively extend customised banking benefits and enhanced service features to 887 employees of the three institutions. The MoU with DPS Budg

Srinagar, Aug 29:Kashmir chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Saturday asserted that political parties from Jammu and Kashmir should make efforts for restoration of statehood and Article 370, saying it is their moral responsibility to raise their voice for the rights of people. Our rights were snatched away by force. Our statehood was abolished, we were made a Union territory. The government should uphold the promises made to people prior to the elections, Farooq told reporters here. The preacher

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) Kashmir Chapter has expanded and strengthened its organisational structure with the constitution of a new core team and an advisory and coordination mechanism aimed at ensuring wider representation of the trading community across J&K. The move is intended to take CAITs trader-focused initiatives to the grassroots and establish a structured platform through which issues, suggestions and concerns of traders from different districts and markets can be r

The current rise in influenza cases across parts of India is a routine seasonal uptick rather than the emergence of a novel or more dangerous virus, former Director ICMR Dr. Soumya Swaminathan has said. Speaking to media, Dr Swaminathan said that India is recording a seasonal influenza uptick, and this happens every year. The doctors feel that this year it has started a little earlier, but normally in India, we do have a monsoon seasonal increase in influenza cases, and then it continues into wi

Dhaka, Aug 16: Bangladesh has asked India to create a conducive environment for a possible visit by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to New Delhi, even as Dhaka pressed for the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and other fugitives, The Daily Star reported on Sunday. Bangladesh Foreign Ministry spokesperson Shahidul Karim said Dhaka had made its position clear to India regarding Rahmans proposed visit. We have made our position clear on this matter. We are of the view that an approp

New Delhi, Aug 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India has rapidly progressed in the last 12 years, with significant progress in the digital, manufacturing, infrastructure and social welfare sectors. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort after hoisting the national flag on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, Modi said, This speed of progress has been witnessed by the country for the first time since independence. The prime minister added that in the past

Finance Minister Punjab, S. Harpal Singh Cheema honoured Dr Anshu Kataria, President, Punjab Unaided Colleges Association (PUCA) & Chairman, Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura, Near Chandigarh with the prestigious Voice of Private Unaided Colleges of India award during the Millennial Awards 2026, held at JW Marriott, Chandigarh. S Harpal Singh Cheema appreciated Dr. Katarias continuous efforts in raising the concerns of private unaided colleges and working for the welfare of students and educatio

Srinagar, Aug 14: Coca-Cola India, in partnership with its bottling partner Kandhari Group, is supporting local businesses in Srinagar through cooling infrastructure, digital tools and trade partnerships aimed at helping entrepreneurs strengthen their operations. The initiative is part of Coca-Cola Indias Locally Yours campaign, which celebrates businesses that have become an integral part of Srinagars commercial and social fabric. The company said family-run stores, neighbourhood kirana shops a