Greater Kashmir

New Delhi, Nov 02: Delhi's air quality slipped into the 'very poor' category for the first time this season on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recording 312 at 9 am, while the minimum temperature at the Safdarjung weather station settled at 16.4 degrees Celsius, 1.1 notches above normal. The minimum temperatures at other weather stations were recorded at 16.4 degrees Celsius at Palam, 16.8 degrees at Lodhi Road, 17.2 degrees at the Ridge and 16.7 degrees at Ayanagar, according to the In

West Palm Beach, Nov 02: A business jet carrying nine people nose-dived into a South Florida neighborhood Sunday and erupted into a giant fireball that appeared to just miss homes before crashing near a busy roadway, creating a giant fiery crater in the pavement. It was not immediately known if anyone on the Learjet 60 or on the ground in the Palm Beach County neighborhood was injured or killed. The aircraft had departed Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was headed to the Baham

Jammu, Nov 01: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah this evening hosted a farewell dinner in honour of Atal Dulloo, who retired as Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir on October 31. The Chief Minister acknowledged Atal Dulloos distinguished service to Jammu and Kashmir and appreciated his contributions during his tenure as Chief Secretary. He extended his best wishes to Dulloo for a happy, healthy and fulfilling life ahead. All Ministers, acting Chief Secretary Shailendra Kumar, officers from Army, Air

Doda, Nov 02: A forest fire broke out in Drabshalla area near the Kishtwar-Doda district boundary in Jammu and Kashmir. They said that the fire erupted in the forest area close to the inter-district boundary and flames were spreading. Soon after, teams of the Forest Department rushed to the spot and launched an operation to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to adjoining forest compartments. Efforts were on to douse the flames when last reports came in. The cause of the fire was not

Kulgam, Nov 1: Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation (KTMF) President Mohammad Yaseen Khan administered the oath of office to Shariq Ahmad Bhat as President of the Traders Federation Kulgam at a ceremony attended by prominent trade representatives from across Kashmir. The gathering reflected the unity of the trading community and its collective commitment to strengthening trade representation under the banner of KTMF. Those present included KTMF senior members Bashir Ahmad Rather, Qazi Ta

New Delhi, Nov 1: GST collections jumped 23 per cent year-on-year to the second-highest level of over Rs 2.31 lakh crore in October as festive buying boosted domestic demand, according to government data released on Sunday. October is the second consecutive month when monthly gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) crossed Rs 2 lakh crore, and second only to the record about Rs 2.43 lakh crore mop-up in April. Also, the 22.9 per cent year-on-year growth clocked during the month is the fastest recorde

Chandigarh, Nov 1:Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, mocking his ambition to become Prime Minister and predicting further electoral defeats for the Congress, NDTV reported. Addressing a gathering in Chandigarh, Amit Shah took a swipe at Gandhis Mohabbat Ki Dukaan slogan, alleging that the Congress leader was spreading hatred instead of love. Rahul ji, you will find nothing but hatred in your shop of love, Amit Shah said. Targeting Gan

New Delhi, Nov 1: Stressing that everybody is equal and has the right to vote in India's Constitution, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday asserted that Jammu and Kashmir was, is and will remain a part of India. Addressing the INDIA bloc's rally against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, Abdullah criticised the BJP and RSS over what he described as attempts to portray Muslims as outsiders and question their patriotism These people point finge

New Delhi, Nov 1: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday warned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah that they would face consequences over alleged electoral irregularities, declaring that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar would be removed from office and sent to jail. Addressing the INDIA blocs Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, Rahul Gandhi said, After Gyanesh, you are next, reports The Times of India (TOI).

New Delhi, Nov 1:The BJP took out a protest march in West Delhi's Hari Nagar, seeking an apology from Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi over the anti-Sikh riots of 1984, ahead of the INDIA bloc's 'Vote Bachao Desh Bachao' rally at Ramlila Maidan on Sunday. Leading the protest march, Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the violence against Sikhs in 1984 was a well-planned massacre and not a riot or spontaneous happening. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, state BJP president Harsh Malhotra,

New Delhi, Nov 1: The BJP on Sunday mocked the INDIA blocs rally at Delhis Ramlila Maidan, calling it a super flop and claiming that around 40 per cent of the venue was empty, The Times of India reported. BJP MP Sambit Patra targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition leaders, questioning their claims of a massive turnout and asking where the 10 lakh people they had expected to gather were Rahul Gandhi is speaking and empty chairs. Congress couldn't even fill full Ramlila Maidan o

Jammu, Nov 1: District Police Jammu, in collaboration with Rotary Club Jammu, organised a one-day free medical camp for police personnel and their families at Police Public School, Miran Sahib on Sunday. The medical camp was inaugurated by DIG Jammu-Samba-Kathua Range, Shridhar Patil, in the presence of SSP Jammu, Joginder Singh. Rajeev Sharma, Principal, Police Public School, Miran Sahib, was also present on the occasion. The camp was organised with the objective of promoting healthcare and ens

Jammu, Nov 1:Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Jammu and the Jammu Railway Division of Northern Railway held a high-level coordination meeting was held on October 31, with the objective of establishing a highly efficient, cost-effective and fully integrated supply chain system in Jammu and Kashmir. According to railway officials, this strategic meeting was attended by government officials, railway policy makers and leading industrialists, where a collaborative framework was discussed to mo

Ramban, Nov 1:One person was killed while a couple sustained grievous injuries in a head-on collision between a passenger bus and a taxi near Saldi Bhaga on the Reasi-Katra road on Sunday evening. According to Police, a Swift Dzire taxi, bearing registration number JK20C-2556, collided with a bus, bearing registration number JK02DP-9374, coming from the opposite direction, resulting in the death of the taxi driver and injuries to two passengers travelling in the vehicle. The deceased was identif

Ramban, Nov 1: The Darbar Move convoy of Secretariat employees crossed safely from Srinagar to Jammu via the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway (NH-44) on Sunday under tight security arrangements, while the highway remained open for regulated two-way movement of light, medium and heavy passenger vehicles. On the second day of the Darbar Move traffic, the authorities continued to regulate the upward movement of heavy goods carriers towards Srinagar to ensure the smooth passage of the Secretariat con

Udhampur, Nov 1: Inspector General of Police (IGP) and Director Sher-i-Kashmir Police Academy (SKPA), Udhampur Dr Mohd Haseeb Mughal has stressed the need for police personnel to remain technologically informed, develop specialised skills and keep pace with advancements in drone technology to effectively address emerging security and investigative challenges. He was addressing the gathering at SKPA, Udhampur during a presentation-cum-valedictory session marking the culmination of a five-day cour

Srinagar, Nov 1: In a landmark breakthrough for high-altitude agriculture, an experimental saffron cultivation project on newly restored land in Leh has achieved its first bloom in a record-breaking 30 dayscutting the standard two-month flowering timeline in half. The pilot initiative has yielded nearly 22 grams of pure saffron within just its first four days of harvest, signaling a transformative shift for farming in the Union Territory. The achievement was inspected on-site by Lieutenant Gover

Srinagar, Nov 1:When Norwegian performer William Gamborg joined children singing Pakistani songs at Lahores Sur Taal Music Academy, videos of the performances spread across social media, drawing admiration from Indian audiences and offering a glimpse of how music can create connections between people divided by national borders. The performances, featuring songs including 'Alfaaz' and 'RanjyaVe', have prompted a wider conversation about the potential for music to foster cultural ties between Ind

Srinagar, Nov 1:Kashmir has rich wetland geography. Three of its eight notified wetlands under the Wetlands Division Kashmir are Ramsar sites. These wetlands are home to a rich diversity of birds and other animals, yet, the Department of Wildlife Protection that is mandated to protect them, has no veterinary facility to treat or assess an animal in need. According to an RTI reply, the Wildlife Warden, Wetlands Division, Kashmir, has said that no veterinary care facility is available with the div

Srinagar , Nov 1:Jammu and Kashmir Police, in close coordination with the Army, Central Armed Police Forces, and intelligence agencies, has intensified operations to identify and neutralise suspected terror modules and overground workers (OGWs), as security agencies step up efforts to dismantle the logistical, financial, and communication networks sustaining violence in the Union Territory. The renewed focus follows clear directions from Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to the civil administratio

Srinagar, Nov 1:There is a common perception in Kashmir, that hypertension is something to worry about only as you grow older. The latest health survey has found a striking trend while blood pressure affected females are decreasing nationally, J&K is on an opposite trend now one in every four women here has hypertension. One in every four women, who are 15 years and above in J&K has elevated blood pressure. They may also be taking medication to control it, according to the National Family Heal

Srinagar, Nov 1:A 3.6-magnitude earthquake in south Kashmirs Kulgam district has brought renewed attention to the seismic risks facing the valley, where active faults and complex geological structures make large areas vulnerable to earthquakes. Earth scientists say detailed mapping of local hazards, safer construction and preparedness are essential to limit the damage from future earthquakes. The earthquake struck DamhalHanjipora at 1:00:46 am on Friday at a depth of 10 km, according to the Nati

Srinagar, Nov 1:The government on Sunday ordered a major administrative reshuffle, assigning Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Finance Department, Shailendra Kumar the charge of Chief Secretary till Sajjan Singh Yadav joins Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory. According to Government Order No 1725-JK(GAD) of 2026, issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), Kumar, a 1995-batch IAS officer, who also holds the additional charge of Administrative Secretary, Agriculture P

Jammu, Nov 1:Slight chill in weather enveloping Jammu will contrast the warmth and vitality signifying the return of Darbar to the winter capital as all Move offices, over 100 in number, will reopen here tomorrow, November 2, 2026. Political churning in the corridors of power - post J&K cabinet expansion and additional cavalcades of newly inducted ministers criss-crossing Jammu roads will add extra zing to the Darbar Move this year. Layered security is in place all across Jammu and adjoining are

Srinagar, Nov 1:Motorists may have to wait until 2030 for relief at Battery ChashmaMorh, Monkey Morh and Anokhifall on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), as work on the 4.38-km Digdol-Marog twin-tube tunnel is only 36% complete after more than four years. These stretches, along with sections of Digdol and Marog, are prone to landslides, mudslides, shooting stones and rockfalls. NHAI Project Director ShubhamYadav told Greater Kashmir that the Jammu-bound tube is targeted for completion

Srinagar, Nov 1:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday called for stronger cultural unity. Extending his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Keralam, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu on their Foundation Day, LG Sinha emphasised the goal of 'Viksit Bharat' and urged all citizens to work towards a future where diversity is respected, knowledge and innovati

There is good news in Jammu and Kashmirs latest income figures, but there is also a larger economic question we should not ignore. Per capita income in J&K increased from ` 62,327 in 201415 to ` 1,54,703 in 202425, an increase of nearly 148 per cent in ten years. This reflects an expanding economy, but the real story lies beyond the headline figure. What kind of economy are we building, and is this growth creating enough productive jobs and better incomes for ordinary people? J&Ks economy is est

A cabinet reshuffle is the prerogative of the elected leader of the ruling party, who, in the present case, is the Chief Minister. Therefore, the recent expansion of Omar Abdullahs cabinet falls well within his powers. It is for him to decide the shape and composition of his cabinet. As leader of the National Conference Legislature Party, he enjoys the confidence of his party legislators. These are established norms of parliamentary democracy, and there is little room to question the authority o

Like a living body has a defence mechanism we usually call immunity, a governance system also needs to raise its defences while it performs different functions. There is, otherwise, every possibility that the system might develop some snags that if left unattended can morph into terminal illnesses. The most serious threat to a governance system emanates from corruption. No matter how diligently a system is crafted, no matter what profound theories undergird a system, no matter how best a politic

River Jhelum, which is considered to be the lifeline of Kashmir, has been facing extreme ecological threat due to unabated pollution, illegal mining and encroachments. Jhelum serves a dual purpose for Kashmirits major source for drinking water and irrigation and importantly saves the Valley from floods. Ironically the river has been fast losing both these functions in absence of conservation measures. Jhelum originates from Verinag in south Kashmir, spans over 175 sq Kms and settles in Wular lak

Srinagar, Nov 1:Amid growing concerns over children's increasing dependence on digital devices, Delhi Public School (DPS) Srinagar hosted the eighth Srinagar edition of Bookaroo Festival of Childrens Literature (2026) on Sunday. The event saw participation of young readers, authors and parents to promote reading habits, creativity and imagination among children. The festival featured a range of literary and creative activities, including storytelling sessions, interactive engagements with autho

Srinagar Nov 1:Chinar Uphar Foundation, in collaboration with ASG Eye Hospitals and Intizamia Committee Masjid Noor, organised a free eye screening camp at Vidhya Bhawan School, KK Sokhta, Nawa Kadal. The organisers in a statement said more than 150 patients were examined, while 12 were referred for further medical evaluation and specialised care. Yatish Sharma, Chairman, World Human Rights Organisation and Ritu Sharma, International Chairman, Womens Wing, lauded CUFs contribution towards servin

Srinagar Nov 1:The Shaikh-ul-Aalam Centre for Multidisciplinary Studies (SACMS), University of Kashmir (KU), in collaboration with Sahitya Akademi, organised a literary programme titled 'An Evening with a Critic at the Main Campus, featuring eminent Kashmiri literary critic Iqbal Nazki. The programme provided a platform to discuss the role of literary criticism in interpreting texts and understanding the wider cultural and social contexts of Kashmiri literature. Sharing reflections on his litera

Srinagar, Nov 1:Observing that pension is not a bounty but a right of an employee, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) in Srinagar has directed Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to settle the superannuation pension claim of a widow and her two minor children within six weeks. A bench of Judicial Member M S Latif ordered the settlement of the claim while deciding a plea by Irfana Salam, wife of late Sheikh Muhammad Altaf, a Sub-Divisional

Ganderbal, Nov 1:At a time when Jammu and Kashmir is grappling with a severe power crisis and the government is purchasing electricity from outside the Union Territory to meet demand, one of the regions oldest hydropower projects in Ganderbal is operating far below its installed capacity, generating barely 02 MW against its rated capacity of 15 MW. Commissioned in 1955, the Lower Sindh Ganderbal Hydel Power Project was once a major source of electricity for the region. However, alleged official

Srinagar, Nov 1:The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has kept in abeyance the National Medical Commissions (NMC) order, rejecting Kashmir Medical Colleges plea for permission to establish the institution with an annual intake of 150 MBBS seats for the academic year 2026-27. A bench of Justice Muhammad Yousuf Wani, while hearing the plea by the College which is a unit of Mili Trust, directed the authorities of the NMC to revisit and review the impugned order dated October 27 in light of the applicabl

Srinagar, Nov 1:A draft policy on sustainable mountain development has proposed a major overhaul of tourism management, infrastructure development and environmental protection in Jammu and Kashmir, including daily visitor limits at popular destinations, restrictions on private vehicles, a green cess of up to Rs 2,000 for foreign tourists and tighter controls on construction in ecologically sensitive areas. The Draft Jammu and Kashmir Sustainable Mountain Development Policy (JK-SMDP 2026), dated

Srinagar, Nov 1:The Jammu and Kashmir Administration today accorded a warm and heartfelt farewell to the outgoing Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, on his superannuation, bringing to a close a distinguished chapter of public service and leadership at the helm of the Union Territorys administration. A farewell ceremony was organized in his honour by the IAS Officers here and was attended by Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Deputy Commissioners; several HoDs and other seni

Srinagar, Nov 1:FC Ganderbal defeated Northall United FC 3-1, while Sports Council Football Academy and ARCO FC played out a goalless draw in the My Youth My Pride Srinagar Premier Division Football League 2026-27 on Sunday. As per a DFA statement, in the first match, FC Ganderbal registered an impressive 31 victory over Northall United FC, securing all three points with a convincing performance. The second match between Sports Council Football Academy and ARCO FC ended in a goalless draw (00),

Sonamarg, Nov 1: No decorated car, no motorcade. Instead, a wooden Zapan , carried on the shoulders of village elders and relatives, took a bride through the winding lanes of Gagangir village near Sonamarg, bringing a fading Kashmiri wedding tradition back to life. The unusual Ruksati (bridal farewell) drew crowds of villagers and guests as women sang Wanvun, the traditional Kashmiri wedding chorus, accompanying the bride on her journey to her marital home. Draped in colourful, intricately desig

Baramulla, Nov 1:Residents of Gawalta village in Uri area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district have expressed resentment over the alleged poor quality of recently completed macadamisation work, saying the road surface has started coming apart within days of its completion. Locals said the granular material used in the blacktopping was coming loose and scattering underfoot, raising concerns about the quality of construction and the supervision of the project. This is a complete injustice to the

Handwara, Nov 1: The first Kashmiri book dedicated to Seerat-i-Sahaba (the lives and teachings of the companions of Prophet Muhammad) was released at a literary function in Handwara on Sunday. Titled Yeli Posh Phooli, the book has been authored by noted Kashmiri writer Ghulam Nabi Inqilabi. It was released at Girls Higher Secondary School Handwara during a literary gathering organised by Joi Adab Kajinag Handwara under the aegis of Adabi Markaz Kamraz Jammu and Kashmir. The function was attended

Shopian Nov 1:Residents and patients in Zainapora area of south Kashmirs Shopian district have demanded the early operationalisation of a dialysis centre at the Sub-District Hospital, saying the facility remains non-functional nearly three months after its inauguration. According to residents, the dialysis centre was inaugurated around three months ago with the expectation that it would provide relief to patients suffering from kidney-related ailments. However, the facility has yet to begin func

Budgam, Nov 01: PM Package Employees of District Budgam along with officers of District Administration Budgam today attended the virtual inauguration of transit accommodation for Kashmiri migrant employees at Kakanmaran Budgam. On the occasion, Deputy Commissioner, Jatin Kishore, handed over keys to the beneficiary employees for their allotted residential quarters and interacted with them. He also inspected various residential blocks and reviewed the availability and functionality of essential f

Srinagar, Nov 1: Kashmir chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Sunday said he had been placed under house detention ahead of a scheduled religious sermon at Masjid Mehboob-ul-Alam (RA) in Zoonimar, Srinagar. In a post on X, Mirwaiz said he was being detained for referring to a recently published International Crisis Group report on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir during his address at Jama Masjid on Friday. Apparently, stating uncomfortable facts and endorsing recommendations, out of concern fo

Srinagar, Nov 1: The magic of books, storytelling and imagination came alive at Delhi Public School (DPS) Srinagar, Athwajan, on Sunday as the eighth Srinagar edition of Bookaroo Festival of Childrens Literature witnessed an enthusiastic participation of around 5,000 children, parents, teachers and literary enthusiasts from across the Kashmir Valley. Organised under the aegis of the D.P. Dhar Memorial Trust, the day-long festival brought together young readers from several districts, including

Chandigarh, Nov 1: In a blistering attack on Rahul Gandhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the country will never forget that the Congress leader held a 'jalsa' on the anniversary of the Sikh genocide of 1984, and that if he wanted to become the prime minister, he should stay in a mock parliament his entire life. Speaking at an event in Chandigarh, he also slammed opposition parties, saying that telling lies, spreading anarchy and negativity, and not letting Parliament function was

New Delhi, Nov 1: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday questioned the claim that many voters deleted during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls were infiltrators, asking whether Hindu voters allegedly removed from the rolls in Uttar Pradesh were also Pakistanis. Addressing an INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan here, Abdullah accused the BJP-RSS of repeatedly questioning the loyalty of Muslims by calling them Pakistanis and said they too had sacrificed their

Jammu, Nov 1: Underscoring the Army's invaluable contribution beyond its conventional role of safeguarding the nation's borders, Union minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said its role during peacetime was as important as its contribution during war. He particularly highlighted the Army's efforts to assist civilians in remote and geographically challenging areas through humanitarian initiatives, disaster relief and healthcare outreach. Singh, the Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, w