Greater Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 24: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir on Monday pasted proclamation notices at the residential properties of two Bandipora men allegedly involved in terror-related activities, officials said. The notices were pasted at the houses of Jameel Sheergojri, son of Abdul Ahad Sheergojri, a resident of Quilmukam, Bandipora, presently residing at Naz Colony, Bandipora, and Hashir Rafiq Parray, son of Mohammad Rafiq Parray, a resident of Patushay, Bandipora. According to the SIA,

The J&K Pickleball Association (JKPA) successfully concluded the Monsoon Masters Jammu JKSPR 500, held on 22nd and 23rd August 2026 at Isle of Ball, Wazir Farms, Rani Bagh, Jammu Cantt. The two-day state-ranking tournament, as per a statement issued on Monday, saw 50+ players compete across multiple age groups and Open categories for valuable points towards the J&K Pickleball State Rankings. In the tournament results, Aman Sharma clinched the 30+ mens singles title, finishing ahead of Pankaj Si

Day 2 of the 5th Canon C.E. Tyndale-Biscoe Invitational Football Tournament, sponsored by Genius Career Consultancy, witnessed some outstanding football, remarkable goal-scoring displays and intense competition among the participating school teams. The day, as per a statement, began with an emphatic performance by Iqbal Memorial Institute, who registered a convincing 60 victory over Linton Hall School. The winners displayed excellent attacking football, with Mueen emerging as the standout perfor

Srinagar, Aug 24:Ahead of the observance of auspicious occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) and the Friday following, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today conducted an on-site review of the arrangements at Hazratbal Shrine and took stock of the facilities being put in place for devotees. During the visit, the DC reviewed the arrangements related to availability of drinking water, uninterrupted power supply, sanitation and cleanliness measures, traffic management, parking, tran

Srinagar, Aug 24:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called for a focused, coordinated and humane response to the growing stray dog menace in Srinagar, directing the concerned departments and Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) to accord the issue top priority and work towards tangible results. Chairing a review meeting on the issue, the Chief Minister observed that the stray dog menace has emerged as one of the foremost practical concerns for residents of Srinagar, with the issue affecting the

Srinagar, Aug 24:Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg on Monday chaired a meeting to review proposals for the development, renovation and upgradation of heritage sites including Asar-i-Sharief Peth Makhama Budgam and Khoo Sahb Yarwan Shadimarg, Pulwama. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Director Archives, Archaeology and Museums, Superintending Engineer PWD South Kashmir, Tehsildar Waqf Board, officers from Budgam district and representatives of the District Gu

Srinagar, Aug 24:One in nine people in Jammu and Kashmir aged 60 years and above in J&K have dementia, the prevalence highest in India. This triggers questions about the escalating burden of brain and vascular disease as the population ages, and the risk factors that are pushing the memories of a significant proportion of the population into oblivion. The World Health Organisations updated dementia guidelines were released in July 2026, and identified new risk factors associated with dementia. T