Greater Kashmir

Jammu, Apr 11: Stating that those destroying the future of our youth will not be spared, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday launched a 100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir campaign, announcing stringent punitive measures including cancellation of passports, Aadhaar cards and attachment of properties of drug smugglers. Addressing a gathering at MA Stadium Jammu, LG Sinha said the fight against drug abuse is a collective responsibility, asserting that the menace has spread to every vill

Jammu, April 11: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Saturday expressed grief and anguish over the loss of lives of residents from Poonch and Rajouri in a tragic road accident in Kuwait. He said, I have directed the officials to extend all possible support to the bereaved families In a condolence message,Sinha said, The news of the tragic road accident in Kuwait is heart-wrenching. In this hour of grief, my thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost their loved ones. I have dir

Budgam, Apr 10: A man was found dead under suspicious circumstances in the orchard area of Syed Abad colony, Sheikhpora, in central Kashmirs Budgam district on Saturday. Police officials said the deceased has been identified as Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, son of Ghulam Muhammad Bhat, a resident of Humhama. They said the body was discovered in an orchard, following which the police were alerted and reached the scene to initiate necessary legal procedures. The area was secured, and an initial examination wa

Houston, Apr 11: Artemis II's astronauts returned from the moon with a dramatic splashdown in the Pacific on Friday to close out humanity's first lunar voyage in more than a half-century. It was a triumphant homecoming for the crew of four whose record-breaking lunar flyby revealed not only swaths of the moon's far side never seen before by human eyes but a total solar eclipse. They emerged from their bobbing capsule into the sunlight one by one. Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, Ch

A potentially tragic incident was averted this evening after a fire broke out at Jamia Arabia Ashraful Uloom at Hyderpora, prompting a swift and coordinated rescue operation by police and local residents that saved more than 400 children. According to officials, the fire erupted in the upper storey of the madrassa building, triggering panic among students and staff. Acting promptly, police personnel rushed to the scene and, with the assistance of locals from the area, launched an immediate evacu

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti on Friday raised questions over the Arhama encounter, seeking transparency and a thorough probe into the circumstances surrounding the incident while demanding the return of the body of Rashid Ahmad Mughal. Iltija Mufti on Friday visited the family of Rashid Mughal at Chuntwaliwar in Ganderbal district. Mufti said that the civilian killed in a recent encounter in Ganderbal was a local resident and a worker of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),

Slow vehicular movement was witnessed on the SrinagarJammu National Highway (NH-44) on Friday despite the road remaining open for two-way traffic, officials said. Traffic movement remained sluggish along several stretches, particularly between Nashri and Banihal, due to ongoing restoration work and road-widening activities. Authorities said that, subject to fair weather conditions, light, medium and heavy vehicles will be allowed to ply in both directions towards Srinagar and Jammu on Saturday a

The Special Crime Wing (SCW) of the Crime Branch Jammu has registered a case of fraud and cheating against a man accused of duping a couple in a land transaction. According to officials, a complaint was filed by a woman from Chak Murar in Bishnah tehsil, alleging that she and her husband were cheated while attempting to purchase agricultural land. The accused, identified as Arjun Kumar, a resident of Kothey Hoshiaru, Bishnah, allegedly misrepresented himself as the owner of a two-kanal land parc

The story of Sanatnagar Industrial Estate, Srinagar, Kashmir is not merely a local industrial history. It reflects decades of policy inconsistency, misplaced priorities, and the erosion of trust between the state and its entrepreneurs. Established in the late 1960s under the vision of Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad, Sanatnagar was conceived as a structured industrial hub to bring scattered small-scale units into an organised ecosystem. However, the government failed to mobilise local industry, and the e

Kupwara district is witnessing a significant surge in mustard oilseed cultivation this year, with more than 3,500 farming families participating in what officials and farmers describe as a yellow revolution, raising hopes of a bumper harvest. Farmers across several areas, particularly in Langate, have brought large tracts of land under oilseed cultivationsomething locals say is unprecedented. According to villagers, over 150 hectares of land in Langate alone have been cultivated with mustard thi

Srinagar, Apr 10: The Department of Biochemistry, University of Kashmir (KU), on Friday inaugurated the 45th Annual Meeting of the Indian Association for Cancer Research (IACR), alongside a four-day international conference titled Advancements in Cancer Research: Discoveries, Therapeutics and Challenges at the varsitys main campus. A statement of KU issued here said that bringing together scientists, clinicians and academicians, the conference aims to serve as a dynamic platform for sharing idea

Srinagar, Apr 10:The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a yellow alert warning of high forest fire risk across Jammu and Kashmir over the next seven days, despite recent wet spells in March and April. High forest fire risk is likely to occur over forest areas in J&K in the next seven days, the IMD said, advising people to dial 112 in case of any emergency. The warning is valid till April 16. The alert follows a significant precipitation deficit during winter. J&K recorded 106

Srinagar, Apr 10:Ease of Doing Business in Jammu and Kashmir continues to remain more a policy assertion than a lived reality, as a deep-rooted disconnect between national-level initiatives and their on-ground execution deprives local industry of critical support. At the core of the issue lies a structural failure in coordinated governance. Ease of Doing Business is not achieved through isolated departmental functioning but through an integrated administrative approach where policies are activel

Srinagar, Apr 10:In a shift towards digital policing and community engagement, J&K Police have launched a robust social media-driven campaign as part of a broader crackdown on drug abuse, which has emerged as a serious concern across J&K. The initiative, 'Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan,' will roll out as a 100-day intensive canoeing starting Saturday, combining on-ground enforcement with an aggressive online outreach strategy led by the police. At the heart of this campaign is a coordinated s

Jammu, Apr 10:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday appealed to all the fellow citizens of Jammu and Kashmir to be active partners in an intensive 100-day mass campaign against drug abuse and join Pad-Yatra on April 11 to initiate a journey towards drug-free J&K. Asserting that J&K was passing through a very critical phase, LG Sinha, in his appeal through a video message, exhorted J&K people to lead a movement against drugs as a collective societal response to save the future of youth. The mass

Srinagar, Apr 10:Authorities at Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) Rajouri have barred its officials and staff from directly sharing any information with media houses. The advisory in this regard was issued in December last year and fresh reminder of the same was sent to all the heads of departments and officials to follow the advisory issued by the Registrar BGSBU. I request everyone to kindly ensure that this advisory, as issued by the worthy Registrar be followed across, reads an ema

Srinagar, Apr 10: ALLEN Career Institute marked another significant milestone with the successful launch of ALLEN SHARP 2026 at its Nowgam Center in Kashmir. The event was held on April 8 and witnessed enthusiastic participation from students of Classes 8th, 9th, and 10th, said a press release. The launch event aimed to introduce students to the ALLEN SHARP exam, a prestigious platform designed to identify and nurture academic talent while offering opportunities to win scholarships and cash priz

Sopore, Apr 10: A pall of gloom descended over the Seloo area of Sopore in north Kashmir after a tragic incident claimed the life of an 8-year-old girl on Friday. According to officials, the minor had gone to her familys agricultural land in Seloo when she was suddenly attacked by a stray dog. The unexpected assault left the child with severe and critical injuries, triggering panic among locals in the area. The victim has been identified as Aiman Adnan Sheikh (8), daughter of Adnan Ahmad Sheikh,

Baramulla, Apr 10: The students of Delhi Public School (DPS) Baramulla on Friday staged a protest in the school premises over alleged 'controversial' remarks of the school principal. Following the protests, the school principal tendered apology to the students. A top school functionary of DPS Baramulla told Greater Kashmir that the whole controversy erupted after the School Principal observed that school podium was not cleaned by the concerned staff. On observing this, Principal DPS Baramulla, a

Srinagar, Apr 10:Vice Chancellor, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai, has been selected for the highly competitive 2025-2026 Fulbright-Nehru International Education Administrators (FNIEA) Award. As per a press release, the selection, announced by the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), recognises Prof Ganai as one of an elite group of Indian academic leaders chosen to engage in a high-level exchange with the United

Srinagar, Apr 10:Member of Parliament (MP) from Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi chaired a review meeting in Ganderbal to assess healthcare services and development works at District Hospital Ganderbal. During the meeting, a comprehensive review of implementation of government health schemes was carried out, said an official release. The Medical Superintendent, District Hospital Ganderbal, presented a detailed overview of the hospitals performance, achievements, and o

Kolkata, Apr 10:Mukul Choudhary grew up watching MS Dhoni finish games, dreaming of doing the same one day. At Eden Gardens on Thursday night, the 21-year-old rookie batter from Rajasthan turned that dream into reality with a stunning six-hitting display, helping Lucknow Super Giants secure a three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in a last-ball thriller. I dedicate this to my father. Even before he got married, he always dreamt of making his son a cricketer. I also always watch MS (Dhoni)

Jammu, Apr 10: S. Chandeep Singh, International Para Athlete on Friday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The Lieutenant Governor, as per an official statement, congratulated Chandeep Singh for bringing laurels to J&K by winning gold at the 4th National Para Taekwondo Championship. He also assured all possible support and assistance for his preparation for the upcoming Asian Championship.

Jammu, Apr 10:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday felicitated International Para-Archer Payal Nag, at Lok Bhavan. The Lieutenant Governor, as per an official statement, congratulated Payal Nag for scripting history by winning gold at the World Archery Para Series 2026 in Bangkok. He extended his best wishes to the athlete for her future games. Sachin Kumar Vaishya, CEO, Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Abhilasha Chaudhary, Archery Coach, and other senior officials of the Shrine Board were a

Srinagar, Apr 10:The strength and conditioning coach of the Jammu & Kashmir senior cricket team, Sunny Verma has received a call from the Board of Control for Cricket in Indias Centre of Excellence, and appointed as Strength & Conditioning Coach for the upcoming BCCI North East Camp. JKCA officials while speaking to Greater Kashmir about the development said that this marks a significant moment in the career of Sunny Verma, who has been instrumental in keeping J&K cricketers match-ready through

Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo Friday asserted that Census 2027, a fully digital and paperless census exercise, would be a paradigm shift towards a technology-first, citizen-centric framework, leading to evidence-based policy planning as a core for developed India. The Chief Secretary was addressing the Census 2027 summit, hosted by Directorate of Census Operations J&K and Ladakh with a tagline Shaping Indias AI driven future at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu today, April 10, 2026. Senior policymakers, do

Farmers across Kashmir have decried inadequate compensation and the absence of a reliable safety net after a sudden hailstorm on April 6 battered dozens of villages, damaging apple blossoms and dashing the hopes of hundreds of farming families. The storm affected more than 33 villages across Shopian, Kulgam and Bandipora districts, leaving a trail of destruction in key horticulture belts at a crucial stage of the crop cycle. Farooq Ahmad, a farmer from Shopian, said the hailstorm lasted barely f

The newly established government degree colleges in Kashmir are grappling with a persistent enrollment crisis, with student numbers remaining far below intake capacity despite adequate infrastructure and faculty. The concerns are growing with each passing year as the enrollment of the student remains below intake capacity. In wake of this, J&K government has also acknowledged a decline in student admissions across Government Degree Colleges (GDCs) over the past two academic years. The college pr

The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has directed Kashmir Medical Supplies Corporation Limited (JKMSCL) to furnish details of supplies made to Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar during the financial year 202526. A Division Bench of Chief Justice Arun Palli and Justice Rajnesh Oswal ordered the Corporation to file an affidavit attesting to the details by April 29. The Bench was hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking courts intervention to direct the authorities to immediately ensu

At the Kashmir Care Foundation, we have come to believe that every individual has two options: to be self-focused and become an achiever, making everyone proud, or to work on making many more like them. We belong to the second option, and believe it is the best option for life and living. The second feeling becomes stronger when members of society focus on and commit to leaving an illustrious and indelible mark on society, especially on students and young professionals, so that they aspire to ac

It is deeply troubling that the United States was simultaneously engaged in a destructive war and an unprecedented space mission. The space vehicle Artemis 2 was launched on April 1 with a four member crew for a ten day space journey. Its objective was to circle the dark side of the moon and go further than humans had travelled before in space. Artemis 2 represented a constructive purpose for humankind but the US involvement in the Iran war was just the opposite. Perhaps it is humankinds destiny

Today, 11th April, is a deeply special day for all of us. It is the birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, one of Indias greatest social reformers and a guiding light for generations. This year, the occasion carries even greater significance, as it marks the beginning of his 200th birth anniversary celebrations. Mahatma Phule was a great reformer. In addition to that, his was a life of moral courage, restless enquiry and unshakable commitment to social good. Mahatma Phule is remembered for

Maternity benefit under the Code on Social Security, 2020 (Code) is a significant legal safeguard aimed at protecting the health, dignity, and employment rights of women during pregnancy and after childbirth. The framework ensures that women are provided with paid leave, medical support, and job security, while also imposing corresponding obligations on employers. These provisions reflect the broader objective of promoting gender equality and creating a supportive and inclusive workplace for wom

On the eve of Passover, Israels Prime Minister did something more dangerous than issue a wartime threat. He clothed military violence in sacred language. Standing before the cameras, Benjamin Netanyahu described Israels campaign through the imagery of the biblical plagues, mapping specific acts of war onto the Exodus narrative in which catastrophe is visited upon Egypt to break Pharaohs will. The final plague, he suggested with unmistakable satisfaction, was the killing of senior officials reca

Srinagar, Apr 10: A fire broke out at Jamia Ashraf-ul-Uloom, Hyderpora area of Srinagar on Friday, leaving two civilians and one fireman injured, officials said. An official told news agency Kashmir News Corner KNC that fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot and firefighting operations were launched to douse the flames. He said the blaze has now been brought under control. During the operation, one fireman sustained injuries while battling the fire, while two civilians were also injur

Rajouri, April 10: Security forces on Friday recovered a suspected IED-type box containing two grenades in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district, prompting authorities to cordon off the area, officials said. Locals spotted suspicious material in the Thandipani area of the Sunderbani belt, following which security personnel rushed to the spot and secured the area, they said. The suspected explosive material, containing two grenades sealed inside a box, was found lying near a water body, officials a

Jammu, April 10: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Friday said the Census 2027 will be a ational digital transformation mission that will lay the foundation for a 'Viksit Bharat' and enable evidence-based policy planning, asserting that India is at a crucial data inflection point. Addressing the Census 2027 Summit at Abhinav Theatre here, Dulloo said the exercise will go beyond routine enumeration to become a cornerstone for data-driven governance. The summit was attended by seni

Srinagar, Apr 10: In a major success against drug trafficking, Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested fourteen drug peddlers and recovered huge quantity of narcotic substances in multiple operations across the valley. Besides, a medical shop was sealed for violating mandatory requirements for sale of schedule H medicines in Kulgam. In a statement issued, police said that in Anantnag, acting on a specific input, a raid was conducted at the residential house of Fayaz Ahmad Dar son of Mohd Jabbar D

Jammu, Apr 10: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged significant spatio-temporal changes in land use and water cover of the iconic Dal lake, pointing to a shrinkage of the water body from 15.40 square kilometres in 2007 to 12.91 square kilometres in 2020, registering a decline of 10.15 per cent in 13 years. The CAG recommended a robust lake management policy to ensure effective functioning and upgrade of sewage treatment plants (STPs) to ensure proper treatment of sewage and soli

Srinagar, April 10: Congress leader Sanjay Sapru on Friday launched a sharp and detailed critique of the governments rehabilitation policy for Kashmiri Pandits, after an RTI filed by him exposed glaring gaps between official claims and ground realities. Terming the findings as deeply unsettling, Sapru said that the much-projected 2009 Prime Ministers Package, with an outlay of 1618.40 crore, has largely remained a document of intent rather than an instrument of real change. For over a decade, su

Srinagar, Apr 10: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday expressed relief over de-escalation of tensions in West Asia and called for lasting peace across the world. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Dr Farooq said, Thank God the war has stopped. I hope it remains stopped in the future as well, peace prevails in the world and we all benefit from it. Reacting to discussions around Pakistans mediation and calls for a Nobel Prize, he said