Greater Kashmir

As unemployment continues to plague educated youth in Kashmir, its impact is extending beyond the job market, with the lack of stable employment increasingly influencing marriage decisions and reshaping the Valley's matrimonial landscape. For many young people, securing a job is no longer just about financial independence but also about meeting one of the foremost expectations in the Valley's marriage market. Official data presents a mixed picture. The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) shows t

Banihal, Jul 08: The Jammu and Kashmir Police once again won the appreciation of pilgrims and the public by displaying honesty, professionalism, and prompt public service during the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, returning a lost mobile phone and recovered cash to their rightful owners at the Langar Ground in Banihal. Officials said a Vivo mobile phone was found lying unattended at the Langar Ground Banihal. The phone was immediately secured by the J&K Police, and after proper verification of o

Kupwara, Jul 08: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K on Wednesday submitted a chargesheet before the Court of the Sub-Judge/Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Kupwara, against a former Patwari for allegedly tampering with revenue records, officials said. The accused, Leyaket Ali Khan, son of Mehboobullah Khan and a resident of Babapora Haihama in Kupwara, is presently posted as a Naib Tehsildar. He has been chargesheeted in FIR No. 33/2021 under Sections 167, 417, 466 an

Srinagar, July 8: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday said a terrorist was killed in a gunfight in the Chanapora area of Shopian district, officials said. You Can Run But You Can't Hide ! One Lashkar terrorist neutralised by SOG Shopian, in a Jt Op, along with RR and CRPF. J&K Police (@JmuKmrPolice) July 8, 2026 Earlier, a top police official said that a body was spotted at the gunfight site. The body along with weapon has been seen at the spot. That is being retrieved, Inspector General of

Srinagar, July 08: Three CRPF personnel deployed for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra were injured after an unidentified vehicle hit them near the Taingan Bypass in the Nowgam area of Srinagar on Wednesday, officials said. An official said that an unidentified vehicle hit three personnel of D Company, 148 Battalion CRPF at the Taingan Bypass in Srinagars Nowgam area. He said the injured personnel were immediately shifted to Ujala Cygnus Hospital, Nowgam, where they are undergoing treatment. Th

BANIHAL, July 8: The seventh batch of 9,837 pilgrims undertaking the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu early Wednesday under tight security arrangements, officials said. Light rainfall across Ramban district and adjoining areas till midnight brought much-needed respite from the prevailing heat, making the weather pleasant for pilgrims and residents alike. The improved weather conditions also contributed to a comfortable journey for the Yatra convoy a

Ahead of the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra, Jio has significantly strengthened its telecom infrastructure along both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes to ensure uninterrupted 4G and 5G connectivity for pilgrims throughout the pilgrimage. To meet the anticipated surge in mobile traffic during the Yatra, the company has expanded its network by deploying additional mobile towers, temporary cell sites, high-capacity microwave backhaul links, fibre connectivity and dedicated power backup systems. The upgra

A three-day workshop on modern silkworm rearing techniques began at Achabal in Anantnag district on Tuesday to train silkworm rearers and field staff in scientific practices aimed at improving cocoon production and quality. The workshop was inaugurated by Director Sericulture J&K, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and Silk Samagra-2. Addressing the participants, Bhat said the training programme has been organised to equip silkworm rearers, field functio

Amid criticism of the mandate for E20 petrol (20 per cent ethanol-blended) sales and complaints about reduced fuel efficiency of vehicles, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday dared critics to identify a single car that faced problems due to the mixed fuel. Addressing the 'Viksit Bharat Conclave' here, Gadkari further said that India's dependence on fossil fuels is both an economic burden - as Rs 22 lakh crore is spent annually on fuel imports - and an environmental hazard, making clean energ

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met delegations representing the travel, tourism and business sectors here at the Civil Secretariat and held detailed discussions on issues concerning tourism promotion, business facilitation and the overall growth of the economy in Jammu and Kashmir. A delegation comprising representatives of leading travel and tourism associations, including Irshad Ahmad (TAAI), Zahoor Qari, President SKL International Kashmir; Burhan Misgar, Chairman Travel Agents Federation

Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar Tuesday chaired a review meeting at Baramulla, to assess the cases of 26 families whose residential and commercial structures are likely to be affected by the alignment of the RohamaLadoora road project. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Additional Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Tehsildars, concerned Executive

Expressing concern over the lack of action by the government following recent incidents of arson on Sikh properties at Tribuni village in the Karnah area of border district of Kupwara the All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) has said that he same is imperative so as to expose the subversive elements of the society. In a statement, APSCC Chairman Jagmohan Singh Raina has said that members of both the majority Muslim community and minority Sikh community have been living in harmony sin

Syed Anvour Shah was on Tuesday elected President and Tapeshwar as General Secretary of the High Court Staff Welfare Association (Non-Gazetted). According to the Election Authority of the Association, the polling and counting of votes for the elections were conducted across the Srinagar and Jammu wings of the High Court on Tuesday. For the post of President, Syed Anvour Shah secured 187 votes to emerge victorious, defeating his nearest rival, Ashak Hussain Shah, who polled 147 votes, by a margin

In a remarkable achievement in emergency minimally invasive surgery, Dr. Imran Abdullah Khan, along with the anaesthesia team headed by Dr Showkat Dar at Noora Hospital, successfully performed a life-saving emergency laparoscopic repair of an incarcerated left diaphragmatic hernia with gastric volvulus and impending gangrenean exceptionally rare and highly challenging surgical emergency. As per a press release issued by the hospital, the patient was admitted in critical condition after multiple

Scores of residents, including women, staged a protest in Pinglena village of south Kashmirs Pulwama district on Tuesday, alleging that they have been facing an acute shortage of drinking water for the past three months. The protesters took to the streets and briefly blocked traffic, accusing the Jal Shakti Department of failing to provide a regular supply of potable water despite repeated representations. Women carrying empty utensils joined the demonstration to highlight the severity of the cr

Garbage dumping along the roadside near Government Girls Higher Secondary School in main town Handwara has become a nuisance for the students and commuters. The residents of the area said that unknown persons throw garbage near the school during evening hours every day thus affecting the movement of people. They said that the presence of garbage has increased the dog population manifold in the area with the result students and locals fear to walk on the road which connects several villages inclu

Aryans College of Law, Rajpura (Near Chandigarh), has been honoured as the Best Private Law College of the Chandigarh Region at the News18 Iconic Brands of North 2026 Awards held at Radisson Red, Mohali. The award was presented by Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh and received by Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group of Colleges. Expressing his gratitude, Dr Anshu Kataria said, This honour is a recognition of our continuous efforts to transform legal education through innovation, practical e

The International Centre for Spiritual Studies (ICSS), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organised a religio-historical study visit to Kulgam aimed at providing students with an experiential understanding of Kashmir's rich religious and cultural heritage. As part of the study visit, students explored several sites of historical and spiritual significance, including the shrine of Mr Sayyid usayn Simnn , the historic cave at Gofbal, and the sacred site of Khi Jogipura, tradition

Voluntary Medicare Society (VMS), Srinagar, in collaboration with EnAble India Tuesday launched a two-days Career Awareness Workshop for Persons with Visual Impairment, under the See A Million Campaign at the VMS Auditorium. The workshop has brought together 25 participants with visual impairment from different parts of Jammu & Kashmir to explore inclusive career opportunities, develop career awareness, and strengthen their aspirations for higher education, employment, and self-reliance. The ina

National Conference State Women's Wing President and MLA Habba Kadal, Shameema Firdous, on Tuesday said that the Omar Abdullah-led government has translated its commitment to public welfare into action through a series of people-centric initiatives aimed at reaching the most vulnerable sections of society. She made these remarks while distributing financial assistance worth ` 15 lakh from her Constituency Development Fund (CDF) among 28 families affected by recent fire incidents in different par

Provincial Vice President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) and MLA Hazratbal, Salman Ali Sagar, Tuesday presided over a meeting of party office bearers, delegates and senior functionaries from the Hazratbal Assembly Constituency, calling for renewed commitment, organisational unity, and sustained grassroots engagement to further strengthen the party's presence across the constituency. As per a press release, addressing the gathering, Salman Ali Sagar underscored the pivotal ro

Apni Party spokesperson Ishrat Bhat has said that the restoration of Statehood has always been its core agenda. From the very beginning, we honestly told the people that under the present circumstances, our immediate and practical demand was the restoration of Statehood, Bhat said. She said, At that time, our political opponents mocked us. They called us Delhi's party and asked people to vote for them on the promise that they would restore Article 370 and Article 35A. They rejected our stand and

A meeting of the office bearers of District Anantnag and Kulgam was held today at the PDP Headquarters, Srinagar, under the chairmanship of General Secretary (Organisation), Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura. As per a press release, the meeting was attended by Chairman of the Parliamentary Board Abdul Rehman Veeri, Party General Secretary Mohammad Khursheed Aalam, Senior Leader Iltija Mufti, Additional General Secretary Mohammad Yousuf Bhat, former Minister Abdul Gaffar Sofi, District President Anantnag

National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah and party Vice President and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday paid glowing tributes to veteran Party leader and former MLA Kulgam, Advocate Shaheed Ghulam Nabi Dar on his 20th martyrdom anniversary. Advocate Ghulam Nabi Dar was martyred in a grenade attack in Kulgam in July 2006 while coming out of the revered Hazrat Mantaqi (RA) Astana-e-Aliya in the main town of Kulgam. Five other National Conference workers also lost their lives after succu

Residents of Chandpora area of Harwan have rued washing of cars in a stream passing near their area. A delegation from the area said that washing of cars on embankments of the stream near Harwan bridge to Chandpora and throwing of garbage pollutes the water body. Also presence of unscrupulous persons on embankments of the stream causes inconvenience to locals. We urge authorities to look into the issue, they said.

Residents of Dachigam and New Theed have complained of drinking water shortage for the last several days. A delegation from these areas said that in absence of drinking water, they face immense inconvenience. Scorching heat amid the water crisis has taken a toll on our health, they said. They urged Chief Engineer PHE to look into the issue.

Shaher-e-Khaas traders have urged authorities to upgrade basic amenities in Downtown areas for convenience of residents and visitors. A delegation of All J&K Shaher-e-Khaas Traders Alliance led by its president Nazir Ahmad Shah held a meeting with Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Akshay Labroo and apprised him of problems faced by traders, residents and visitors in absence of designated parking slots, drinking water points and toilets. DC Srinagar passed immediate directors for providing these facil

In a strategic move to foster sustainable development and urban ecological balance, Commissioner Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department (HUDD) Mandeep Kaur, today visited the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) to evaluate the Universitys pioneering Green Campus initiatives. The Commissioner Secretary was accompanied by the Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb. The delegation conducted an on-site inspe

As Srinagar reels under an intense heatwave with temperatures soaring beyond 35 degrees Celsius, unscheduled power cuts and day-long maintenance shutdowns by the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) is giving tough time to consumers in the summer capital. Residents of several Uptown and Downtown areas have complained of unscheduled power cuts. Several colonies including in posh Rawalpora face unscheduled power cuts despite being fully metered. On July 1 KPDCL enforced a schedul

Banihal, Jul 7: The Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Ramban, has directed the Cyber Police Station, Ramban, to immediately identify and remove all social media posts, URLs and digital platforms circulating a viral video of a minor student involved in the recent Government Middle School Krawah incident in Banihal, citing violations of child protection laws. In an order issued on Tuesday by Chairperson CWC RambanNighatGhani said the incident relates to a Class 7 student of Government Middle School

Jammu, Jul 7: Sunil Kumar, IRAS, Additional Registrar General, Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India, on Tuesday congratulated Amit Sharma, IAS, Chief Principal Census Officer (CPCO) and Director Census Operations (DCO), J&K and Ladakh on successful completion of Phase-I (House Listing Operations) of Census 2027 across the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Appreciating the seamless execution of the month-long field exercise through digital means, he, as per

New Delhi, Ju 7:Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the government will take the legal route to protect the biodiversity, soil and water of the Central Ridge here. Shah, after inaugurating the mega plantation drive here, said trees such as Jamun, Mango, Arjun and Neem, that survive for 100 years, will be planted at the Ridge.The mega plantation drive targets the plantation of 70 lakh saplings in the city. He said that the Delhi government will provide green cover to 6,300 hectares

Jakarta, Jul 7:Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday conferred with Indonesia's highest honour 'Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia' medal for his role in strengthening the ties between both the countries. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto presented the medal to Modi. This morning, I have also been conferred with Indonesia's highest honour with immense affection. This honour belongs to the crores of Indians... it belongs to the sentiments of the people of Indonesia, to the hi

Srinagar, Jul 7:Government schools across Jammu and Kashmir are witnessing a sharp decline in enrolment at the foundational level, with 1,762 primary schools enrolling fewer than 15 students, raising concerns over the effectiveness of annual enrolment drives conducted by the School Education Department (SED). Official figures presented by the Ministry of Education (MoE) also reveal that 135 upper primary schools (UPS) have fewer than 15 students. Besides these, 5,175 primary schools and 748 uppe

Srinagar, Jul 7: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting to review the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The meeting was attended by Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Ashwani Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Power Development Department; Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary, Home Department; Dr. Mandeep K Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor and CEO Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board and other senior officers. So far, more than 1.13 lakh devotees have performed

Eat light, freshly prepared meals with plenty of seasonal fruits and vegetables, curd, buttermilk, soups, and adequate water. Watermelon, cucumber, melon, and citrus fruits are good choices. Limit sugary drinks, excessive tea or coffee, fried and spicy foods, packaged juices, and alcohol, as they can contribute to dehydration or digestive discomfort. If you have diabetes, kidney disease, or heart failure, follow the diet advised by your doctor. Q: I am 62 years old and feel unusually thirsty dur

Recently, I have been receiving an increasing number of calls on the Moul Mouj Toll-Free Helpline, along with a growing number of elderly patients visiting the Moul Mouj Health Centre. Their families sound worried. Doctor, my father has become unusually irritable. My mother is not sleeping well. She is refusing to eat. He suddenly feels dizzy while standing. She seems confused and forgets familiar things. He is speaking less than usual. Some even fear the worsthas dementia suddenly worsened? Is

An anti-corruption institution is supposed to exist for every Indian. In Jammu & Kashmir, it does not exist at all. If you ask ten educated people in Srinagar what a Lokayukta is, you will likely get silence, a shrug, or at best a vague memory of a term heard in some forgotten civics class. Ask the same question in Bengaluru or Lucknow, and you might receive a clearer answer because there, the institution actually exists. It has offices, officers, and occasionally, real consequences for corrupt

When we reflect on how this world works, we are left with more questions than answers. Questions that no science, no observation, no empiricism, and no hypothesis can fully answer. However much we might try to dig beneath the surface to uncover the root of the mechanisms, we are left amazed. Something speaks to us, affects us, convinces us of a grand design. Call it Gods hand, or call it something else: something more powerful than our little tweaks of intellect. How is this possible that an abe

The future of any society is shaped not only in its schools and universities but also in its homes, nurseries, and playgrounds. The toys we place in the hands of our children during their early years play a significant role in shaping their thinking, imagination, habits, and aspirations. Parents and schools therefore have a great responsibility in selecting toys that contribute positively to the intellectual, emotional, and moral development of children. Modern science has established that the h

Recently we had another bout of mutton crisis in the valley. It is not for the first time that we had the supply of meat stopped to butchers, and butchers refusing to sell any meant. This crisis is a regular feature of our valleys mutton market. For one or another reason we pass through such crisis after every few years. Normally it happens over the pricing of the meat, but this time it happened for some bottlenecks faced by the traders while they transport animals from outside J&K. Thankfully t

Rajouri, Jul 7: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Tuesday said that the National Conference with its legislators and also with its alliance partners will go for protest at Jantar Mantar on July 20 with demand for restoration of statehood in Jammu and Kashmir. He also reminded the Bhartiya Janata Party office promise made with the people and asked the party to come solid on it promise and restore the statehood. Talking with media persons on the sidelines of his visit in Nowshera, Deputy

Srinagar, Jul 7:More than 150 representatives from different sections of civil society in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution calling upon the Centre to restore full statehood to J&K without any further delay. The resolution was adopted during a meeting convened by National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. The meeting was also attended by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who serves as the p

Srinagar, Jul 7:Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a crucial high-level conference on Thursday, July 9, to review the current status of the countrys border security and outline further measures to strengthen it. The meeting, with a special focus on the sensitive border regions of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and West Bengal, will be attended by Superintendents of Police from border districts and Directors General of Police of the concerned states. The J&K Police operate multiple Border Polic

Ramban, Jul 7:The Doda-Kishtwar stretch of the Batote-Doda-Kishtwar National Highway (NH-244) remained closed on Tuesday after a powerful flash flood and the resulting landslide struck the Thathri area of Doda district, disrupting connectivity to Kishtwar. Officials said heavy overnight rainfall triggered a flash flood in Thathri, leading to a massive landslide that buried a portion of NH-244 and rendered the Doda-Kishtwar section impassable. A Traffic Police official said the Batote-Doda stretc

Ramban, Jul 7:A devastating cloudburst in the upper reaches of Thathri town in Doda district of Chenab Valley during the intervening night of July 6 and 7 triggered flash floods, causing extensive damage to residential houses, shops, vehicles, and public infrastructure. While no fatalities were reported, one woman sustained injuries and was admitted to hospital, where her condition is stated to be stable. According to officials, the cloudburst sent a torrent of water carrying mud, rocks, boulder

Srinagar, July 07: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting to review the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The meeting was attended by Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Ashwani Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Power Development Department; Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary, Home Department; Dr. Mandeep K Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor and CEO Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board and other senior officers. So far, more than 1.13 lakh devotees have perform