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Billings, Oct 28: President Donald Trump said Tuesday his administration is terminating a Biden-era rule that aimed to cut planet-warming emissions of methane from oil and gas drilling. Trump said during a campaign rally in Texas that the change would save consumers and energy producers USD 45 billion and unlock 210 million barrels of oil. That's equivalent to about 10 days of US petroleum consumption. The move aims to encourage more domestic drilling as Trump faces criticism over high fuel pric

Srinagar, Oct 27: Grand Mufti Jammu & Kashmir, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam Farooqi, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Ali Mohammad Sagar, Mir Saifullah, Altaf Kaloo and Shameema Firdous on their induction into the Council of Ministers of Jammu & Kashmir. He wished them success in discharging their new responsibilities in the larger public interest. He expressed hope that the expansion of the Council of Ministers would strengthen governance, facilitate smoother administration and accelerate

Jammu, Oct 27:National Conference Additional General Secretary and former Minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra Tuesday hailed the expansion of the Council of Ministers in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the initiative reflects Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs deep yearning to strengthen public outreach and make governance more responsive to the needs and aspirations of the people. As per a statement issued, Sadhotra said the expansion was yet another step towards fulfilling the commitments made by the National C

Srinagar, Oct 27: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Tuesday appointed senior party leader and MLA Idgah Mubarak Gul as the General Secretary of the party. In this regard, party President Dr Farooq Abdullah issued an order appointing Mubarak Gul to the post in place of senior party leader and MLA Khanyar, Ali Mohammad Sagar, who was inducted into the Cabinet. Mubarak Gul, as per a party statement, formally assumed charge of his new position in the presence of party President Dr Farooq Abd

Srinagar, Oct 27:The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah Tuesday said NC has weathered the most turbulent, sensitive and challenging periods in its history, making countless sacrifices to safeguard and secure the dignity, honour, prosperity and constitutional and democratic rights of the oppressed people of Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a function welcoming newly inducted Ministers at the party headquarters, Dr Farooq Abdullah, as per a party statement, said that t

Srinagar, Oct 27: The 3rd Meeting of the University Syndicate of Cluster University of Srinagar was held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor Prof. Mohammad Mobin. The Syndicate approved a series of academic, technological and institutional initiatives aimed at strengthening teaching, research, examinations and digital infrastructure across the University. Among the major decisions was approval of a 24-Credit Additional Academic Programme in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

Srinagar, Oct 27: Srinagar Police observed Vigilance Awareness Week across all Police establishments in District Srinagar, including Police Stations and Police Posts, by administering the Integrity Pledge to reaffirm its commitment to honesty, transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct in public service. The main function was held at the District Police Headquarters (DPO), Srinagar, where SSP Srinagar, Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy, IPS, administered the Integrity Pledge to Police personn

Srinagar, Oct 27:Reaffirming the administrations commitment to integrity, transparency and accountability in public service, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today administered the Integrity Pledge to officers and officials in observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026. Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Basharat Qayoom; Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo; Additional Commissioners Akramullah Tak and Zahoor Ahmad Magray, along with other officers and officials of

Srinagar, Oct 27:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today administered the Integrity Pledge to Administrative Secretaries, officers and officials at the Civil Secretariat, marking the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, being observed from October 26 to November 1 under the theme 'Probity for Prosperity'. On the occasion, the Chief Secretary led the officers and officials in reaffirming their commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, honesty, transparency and professional ethi

New Delhi, Oct 27: The Kochi City Police have booked an Additional Sessions Judge under the Motor Vehicles Act after his 17-year-old son allegedly drove a Mercedes-Benz that hit a scooter, killing its rider in Cheranalloor on October 25. According to Bar & Bench, the judge, posted at a court in Irinjalakuda in Thrissur district, has been arraigned under Section 199A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, as the registered owner of the car. The provision deals with offences committed by juveniles and p

The recent renaming of PHC Villagam as Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Villagam is a welcome development, but it also raises an important question: What is the value of upgrading a hospitals designation if essential medicines and basic healthcare facilities are not readily available? Recently, at around 8:30 PM, I visited the hospital with my mother, who was feeling unwell. After examining her, the doctor on duty prescribed some routinely used injections in emergency care. However, to my surprise, n

New Delhi, Oct 27:The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a response of the Centre on a petition challenging provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and the DPDP Rules on the grounds that they allegedly infringe press freedom and the right to information. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued the notice after hearing senior advocate Madhavi Divan, appearing for the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA). The ma

There is something deeply concerning about the way we live today. Everyone is running towards somethingthe next examination, the next degree, the next job, the next promotion or the next achievement. Ambition is not wrong. But when did success become more important than our mental health? A student scores 95% and is asked why it was not 98%. Someone gets a job and is asked when they will find a better one. Someone succeeds, but the expectations only increase. The finish line keeps moving, and th

Srinagar, Oct 27:KC Hyundai on Tuesday launched the Hyundai BAYON in Srinagar at a starting price of 9,99,900 (ex-showroom), introducing a new vehicle focused on connectivity, safety and performance. The launch ceremony was held at KC Hyundai, described as the first and leading Hyundai dealership in Jammu and Kashmir. The vehicle was launched by Masarat Hashim (KAS), Administrator, Government Medical College and Associated Hospitals, along with Sohail Khan, CEO of KC Hyundai, in the presence of

Srinagar, Oct 27:Athwas Hyundai on Tuesday launched the Hyundai BAYON in Srinagar at a starting price of 9,99,900 (ex-showroom), introducing a new sport utility vehicle equipped with generative artificial intelligence, advanced driver assistance systems and connected-car technology. The vehicle was unveiled by former Justice Hasnain Masoodi, MLA, J&K, and Ashutosh Sareen, Chief General Manager, J&K Bank, in the presence of Athwas Hyundai Managing Director Irfan Guju, Joint Managing Director and

Srinagar, Oct 27:Arise Hyundai on Tuesday launched the Hyundai BAYON in Srinagar at a starting price of Rs 9,99,900 (ex-showroom), introducing a new SUV featuring advanced connectivity, safety technology and contemporary styling. Built around the philosophy of Intelligence That Moves, the BAYON combines generative AI-powered voice assistance, driver assistance systems and connected-car features with everyday practicality. The unveiling ceremony was attended by Ashutosh Sareen, CGM, J&K Bank; Sur

Srinagar, Oct 27:The Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), Jammu & Kashmir, suspended the license of M/s ARWAH Packaged Drinking Water, Kakan Maran, Budgam (License No. 11026070000022), following the detection of deficiencies relating to water quality monitoring, food safety management and statutory documentation during an inspection conducted on October 5, 2026, pursuant to a complaint received against the unit. The inspection conducted by the Food Safety Officer revealed that the unit lacked an a

Srinagar, Oct 27:Khyber Cement has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jammu & Kashmir Bank under the banks Corporate Salary Package to enhance employees access to banking facilities and financial benefits. The partnership aims to strengthen employee welfare by providing eligible staff with preferential banking services, insurance coverage and greater financial security. The MoU was signed at Khyber Cements corporate office by Manzoor Ahmad Mir, Head of Commercial, Legal and Regulato

The world has made great progress in science, technology, medicine, education and communication. Today, people can talk to each other across the world within seconds. We can explore space, treat many diseases and use modern technology to make our lives easier. Yet, we continue to face hatred, violence, conflicts and divisions among people. This makes us think: why are we still unable to live together in peace despite so much progress? The reason is simple. Material progress alone cannot make the

Srinagar, Oct 27:Reaffirming its commitment to transparency, accountability and ethical banking, J&K Bank today commenced Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 with an Integrity Pledge ceremony at its Corporate Headquarters. The observance centres on the theme Probity for Prosperity. Executive Director Sudhir Gupta chaired the inaugural function and administered the pledge to the bank's leadership, including Chief General Managers, General Managers, Deputy General Managers, AGMs and other senior officer

Srinagar, Oct 27:Truecaller has launched Truecaller Lite in India, a lightweight Android app designed to provide caller identification and spam blocking on smartphones with limited storage and memory. Around 10 MB in size, the app is designed to install quickly and run smoothly on devices with up to 4 GB of RAM, making it suitable for users with older or entry-level smartphones. The launch comes ahead of the festive shopping season, when users may face an increase in scam calls involving fake de

Srinagar, Oct 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Governments Finance Department has constituted a high-level committee to ensure time-bound resolution of cases concerning coverage of government employees under the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). According to a government order, the move follows Government Order No. 305-F of 2026, dated September 28, 2026, regarding coverage under the Defined Pension Scheme (Old Pension Scheme) of employees appointed against posts or vacancies advertised or notified before the

Srinagar, Oct 27:In a major fillip to boost the artisans of Kashmirs famed handicrafts sector, the Union Ministry of Textiles has released an amount of Rs 30.46 lakh under its premier National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP) for distribution of improved toolkits and skill upgradation in traditional crafts of hand-knotted Carpet, Sozni Embroidery, papier-mache and Walnut Wood Carving. The Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, shall be the Implementing Agency for the said inte

Jammu, Oct 27:The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) (Vijaypur) Jammu, organised a one-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme on Ethics, Governance and Good Clinical Practice in Biomedical and Health Research on Monday, 26 October 2026, in collaboration with AIIMS New Delhi and the ICMR-New Delhi. The programme was held under the leadership of Prof (Dr) Sanjeev Sinha, Executive Director and CEO, AIIMS Jammu, who also served as the organising chairperson. The event was grac

Ramban, Oct 27:The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH-44) remained open for regulated two-way traffic of light, medium and heavy vehicles on Tuesday, but vehicular movement continued to be slow at several locations between Udhampur and Banihal due to road construction, narrow stretches, uneven road surfaces, vehicle breakdowns and the movement of nomadic herds. Traffic authorities reported three vehicle breakdowns between Ramban and Ramsu, while four nomadic herds crossing the Banihal-Nachlana

Jammu, Oct 27:Bharat Vikas Parishad (BVP), Jammu Kashmir prant on Tuesday organised its state-level national group song competition at the auditorium of Gurjar Desh Charitable Trust (GDCT), Narwal bypass, Jammu, bringing together students from around 15 schools across different districts of Jammu province to celebrate patriotism, national unity and India's rich cultural heritage through music. Sat Sharma, BJP J&K president and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), attended the programme as the chi

Jammu, Oct 27:Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr Virendra Kumar on Tuesday visited the construction site of the permanent premises of the Composite Regional Centre (CRC) for Skill Development, Rehabilitation and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), CRC Jammu at village Chak Jawala, Vijaypur in district Samba of Jammu province to review the progress of the ongoing construction work. Constructed at an estimated cost of around Rs 24 Cr, the permanent premises ar

Srinagar, Oct 27:Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hamid Karra on Tuesday reiterated that the Congress would not join Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led government until statehood is restored to Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that the party would not compromise on its position for a cabinet berth. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the cabinet expansion, Karra said the party had taken a principled decision on the issue two years ago and would continue to sta

Srinagar, Oct 27:The protest by various women organisations against the liquor policy in Leh entered its sixth day on Tuesday, with protesters blocking the highway after the first round of talks with the administration failed to reach an agreement. In a powerful demonstration, hundreds of women representing various social, religious organisations, took to the streets of Leh to register a strong protest against the Union Territory administrations decision to grant new bar and liquor licences. Rai

Rajouri, Oct 27:Independent MLA from Thanamandi assembly constituency in Rajouri, Muzaffar Iqbal Khan has asked National Conference (NC) leadership to introspect as no representation to Pahari community in Jammu and Kashmir cabinet and under-representation to Jammu province is a cause of serious concern. Talking to Greater Kashmir, MLA Thanamandi Muzaffar Iqbal Khan, who supports Omar Abdullah government, said that the Pahari community of Jammu and Kashmir has a handsome political as well as pop

Srinagar, Oct 27:Leader of Opposition (LOP) Sunil Sharma on Tuesday criticised the cabinet expansion, alleging that the government had failed to maintain regional and cultural balance. Speaking to reporters after the induction of four new ministers into Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led government, Sharma congratulated the newly inducted ministers but said governments must represent all regions and sections of society. Governments are formed not just to win elections. Governments have to take eve

Srinagar, Oct 27:From decades of electoral experience and party organisation to hard-fought constituency battles, Ali Mohammad Sagar, Saifullah Mir, Shamim Firdous, and Altaf Ahmad Wani (Kaloo) bring distinct political journeys to Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs expanded cabinet. The four National Conference (NC) leaders represent different constituencies and generations of political contests, with experience spanning legislative service, ministerial responsibilities, and grassroots representation

Srinagar, Oct 27:Hours after the cabinet expansion, supporters of senior National Conference (NC) leader and MLA EidgahMubarikGul on Tuesday staged a protest at the partys Nawa-e-Subh headquarters here, raising slogans in his favour and expressing resentment over his exclusion from the cabinet. The protest took place during a meeting chaired by NC President Farooq Abdullah, with workers voicing their displeasure over Gul being denied a ministerial berth. The supporters said Gul is a senior and e

Srinagar, Oct 27:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday visited the office chambers of newly inducted cabinet colleagues at the civil secretariat here to congratulate them on assuming office and extend his best wishes for their tenure. CM Omar visited the office chambers of all the newly inducted ministers and congratulated Ali Mohammad Sagar, Saifullah Mir, Shamim Firdous, and Altaf Ahmed Wani, expressing confidence that they would discharge their responsibilities with dedication and contribut

New Delhi, Oct 27: Residents living within 20 km of a National Highway toll plaza can now obtain an annual concessional local FASTag pass starting November 1, 2026, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) said on Tuesday. The annual fee for the concessional pass is Rs 1,500 for toll plazas outside municipal or local town limits, and Rs 3,000 for those within municipal limits, according to a notification by the ministry. Under the new provision, eligible non-commercial vehicle owners

Srinagar, Oct 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to virtually inaugurate and dedicate a series of infrastructure and developmental projects across the Union Territory of Ladakh on October 15. The projects aim to strengthen strategic connectivity, promote tourism and upgrade socio-economic infrastructure across the high-altitude region. Official sources told Greater Kashmir that the Prime Minister will virtually inaugurate the projects, including the newly expanded terminal building at

Srinagar, Oct 05: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday welcomed the Supreme Courts notice concerning decisions taken by an Election Commissioner, while saying the party would present its new constitution to the public after approval by its working committee. Commenting on the Supreme Courts notice concerning the Election Commissioners decisions, Abdullah welcomed the courts intervention. I am very happy that the Supreme Court has taken cognisance of this, he said. Speaking abo

Srinagar, Oct 05: Senior National Conference (NC) leader and MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Monday accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of double standards on political unity and alleged that bureaucratic interference was undermining the functioning of Jammu and Kashmirs elected government. Speaking at the Halla Bol event in Srinagar, Sadiq questioned PDP president Mehbooba Muftis position on taking up issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, accusing her of a gap between he