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Srinagar, Sep 02: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Wednesday accused the Omar Abdullah-led government of failing to address public grievances, claiming that a protest that was initially planned on a small scale turned into a major mobilisation. This is a reflection of the failure of Omar Abdullah Sahibs government. Where people are troubled, the issues and problems of the people are not being resolved, Sharma said. He said the protest was initially intende

Srinagar, Sep 02: The IndiaAfghanistan Joint Working Group (JWG) on Trade, Commerce and Investment held its meeting virtually on 1st September 2026. The meeting was attended by officials from India and Afghanistan, including representatives from commerce, industry, customs, regulatory authorities and diplomatic missions. The two sides reviewed various issues relating to bilateral trade and economic cooperation and discussed measures to further facilitate trade and strengthen commercial engagemen

Srinagar, Sep 02: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma on Wednesday said the BJPs protest in Srinagar reflected what he termed the failures of the National Conference-led government, as party leaders and workers gathered at Lal Chowk ahead of a planned march towards the Civil Secretariat. Security was tightened across Lal Chowk ahead of the BJPs proposed Civil Secretariat gherao, with the Hari Singh High Street road towards the Secretariat closed and he

Dubai, Sep 02: The United States military struck targets in Iran on Tuesday as hostilities flared after a month without military action. Iran fired missiles and drones in response, Iranian semiofficial media said. The Fars and Tasnim news agencies, seen as close to Iran's security forces, reported late Tuesday that Iran had launched such operations. One US strike hit a home hosting a wedding, killing five people and wounding dozens, local officials said. Here's a look at the latest developments

Nepals only billionaire and philanthropist Binod Chaudhary on Tuesday praised India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their swift response to the devastating flash floods in the country, saying the scale of the disaster was far bigger than anyone had contemplated. Chaudhary also described the rebuilding task as gigantic, highlighting how villages, markets, schools and bridges were washed away and more than 500 megawatts of power generation capacity went out of operation. The scale of the disa

Ramban, Sep 1:The District Hospital Kishtwar has terminated the services of another sanitation worker following her arrest in connection with the case registered at Police Station Chatroo regarding the death of a minor girl. According to an official order issued by the Medical Superintendent, District Hospital Kishtwar, Zareena Begum, wife of Shabir Ahmed and a resident of Bandereena, Kishtwar, who was engaged as an HDF sanitation worker at the hospital, was arrested by Police Station Chatroo on

The first person who told me I was too much was not a stranger. It was my first mirror. Someone who braided my hair before school, whose fragrance stayed with me even when she wasnt around and whose face was the most beloved. I called her mother. Sometimes the first person who teaches a girl to doubt herself is another woman who loves her. You'll never learn. Why can't you be more like their daughter? You are too clumsy. At the time, I did not think of those words as wounds. They were simply par

Politics has a curious relationship with unfinished promises. A promise that is fulfilled ceases to be a promise; it becomes a fact. A promise that fails, however, can acquire an unexpected political afterlife. It can be repeated, refined, mourned, blamed on circumstances, and eventually presented to the electorate once againas though its previous failure were itself evidence of the sincerity of those who made it. In this peculiar economy of democratic politics, the unfulfilled promise can becom

New Delhi, Sep 01: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday commended the people for the 7.8 per cent GDP growth rate, noting that the feat was accomplished despite wars, instability, and supply chain disruptions. In a video message on Instagram, the prime minister said that if people continue to stress on Swadeshi and self-reliance, the country's youth will be presented with a developed India in the 100th year of Independence. He also asked people not to go for foreign holidays, host weddings ab

Srinagar, Aug 31: On the death anniversary of former President of India Pranab Mukherjee, Chairman of the Kashmir Policy and Strategy Group Ashok Bhan paid tribute to the veteran statesman, describing him as a towering statesman, an unwavering Constitutionalist and a political scholar whose public life embodied the finest traditions of Indian democracy. Bhan said Mukherjees journey from a modest beginning in a village in Bengal to the highest constitutional office of the country was marked by in

Srinagar, Aug 31: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience a spell of rain over the next 24 to 48 hours, with the Meteorological Department forecasting brief intense showers and gusty winds and warning of possible landslides, mudslides and flash floods in vulnerable areas. Director of the Meteorological Department J&K, Mukhtar Ahmad, said weather conditions are expected to become somewhat unsettled from Monday late afternoon and evening, with the Jammu division likely to witness more significan

Beijing, Aug 30: Chinese officials on Sunday said 261 foreign nationals, including 49 Indians, remained unaccounted for after a catastrophic flash flood struck Gyirong Port, one of the main border crossings between Nepal and Tibet, on August 26. The 261 foreigners are from 23 countries, Chinese officials told a media briefing at Gyirong, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. The media briefing was held after a joint search and cross-checking of information by foreign affairs, public security, c

Ganderbal, Aug 29:Members and workers of the Jammu & Kashmir United Movement (JKUM), led by party chairman Sheikh Ishfaq Jabbar, staged a protest in Ganderbal on Saturday against the 6.83% electricity tariff hike approved by the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC). Carrying placards and raising slogans, the protesters demanded an immediate rollback of the hike, saying the revised charges would put an additional financial burden on ordinary households. Addressing the gathering, Jabbar

Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education Sakeena Itoo on Saturday visited Check-e-Samad in Kulgam district, where she held a public outreach camp and laid the foundation stone for a road project. Itoo, as per an official statement, interacted with residents of Check-e-Samad and adjoining villages and listened to their developmental concerns and demands. She assured them that all genuine issues would be addressed in a phased and time-bound manner. The Minister said

The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday paid solemn tribute to Major Dhyan Chand, the wizard of hockey, on the occasion of National Sports Day. Recalling his legendary performance, the Lieutenant Governor described Major Dhyan Chand as one of Indias deepest and most enduring symbols, whose brilliance compelled the world to pause and acknowledge Indias immense sporting talent. In his address on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor, as per an official statement, observed that every stroke

Srinagar, Aug 29: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience generally hot and humid weather over the coming days, with brief spells of rain and thundershowers expected at several places, the Meteorological Centre here said on Saturday. A local news gathering agency, KNO, reported that scattered rain and thundershowers are likely during the early morning and afternoon hours on August 30. On August 31 and September 1, light to moderate rain and thundershowers are expected at many places, with brie

Srinagar, Aug 28: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone Sujit Kumar on Friday assured people that the Kashmir Zonal Police is always there for their safety and security, while saying anti-terror operations remain the forces top priority. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of his visit to Hazratbal in Srinagar, IGP Sujit Kumar said the police is focused on ensuring smooth and peaceful congregational prayers amid large gatherings on the occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW). I congrat

London, Aug 28: Jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister and cricket great Imran Khan's sons, Sulaiman and Kasim, have expressed fears for their father's safety in prison, saying latant attempts are being made to kill him in there. The brothers appeared in an 18-minute interview on Sky Sports that was conducted by former England captain Mike Atherton, a signatory to the letter recently sent by 21 international greats of the game to the Pakistan government, demanding proper medical care for Imran.

Karachi, Aug 28: The Pakistan Cricket Board had considered not sending its players to the field after lunch break on the opening day of their second Test against England at Lord's but eventually settled for a complaint after host broadcaster Sky Sports aired an interview of jailed former PM Imran Khan's sons. The PCB, when contacted, refused to comment on the matter but sources aware of the development said a formal complaint has been sent to Sky Sports over the matter. Former England skipper Mi

Baramulla, Aug 28: Two hand grenades were recovered from a man during a naka checking operation at Wussan Bangil in Kunzer area of north Kashmirs Baramulla district, officials said. The checking was being conducted by a joint party comprising personnel from Police Station Kunzer, SOG Kunzer, CRPF 176 Battalion and Armys 2 Rashtriya Rifles. During the checking of vehicles and pedestrians, a man allegedly attempted to flee after noticing the security personnel. He was, however, apprehended at the

Kishtwar, Aug 27: A complete shutdown is being observed in Kishtwar town and adjoining areas on Thursday after Sanatan Dharma Sabha and Majlis-e-Shura jointly called for a bandh over Minor's death case. Officials said that all shops, business establishments and private institutions remained closed in Kishtwar town while public transport also remained largely off the roads, witnesses said. The call for bandh has been supported by various social and religious organisations. The bandh was called to

New Delhi, Aug 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India's Olympic performance can improve only if the country manages to increase its participation in those events where it has not participated in the past. In a virtual address to hundreds of athletes, students and volunteers who gathered at various locations for the Khelo India Dialogue, the PM said his vision for sports is not merely about winning medals but making it an integral part of the nation-building process. In the Olymp

Washington, Aug 26: The Trump administration has paused all immigrant visa applications across the world as the State Department aims to tighten restrictions and limit access to applicants who may become dependent on US public benefits reserved for qualified Americans, according to a report. According to a Financial Times report, the US is training consular officers to evaluate such requests comprehensively and consistently. The training of consular officers is focused on screening individuals w

Srinagar, Aug 22:Jammu and Kashmir has Rs 42,746 private childbirth cost in the private sector, and over half of births are through C-section, both higher than accepted norms. Now a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare has called for standardisation and regulation of treatment costs in private hospitals, bringing the issue of maternity care affordability here into sharper focus. The latest 176th Report of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health

In a significant outreach initiative aimed at taking legal awareness and access to justice to the remotest and far-flung areas of Jammu and Kashmir, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Kupwara, under the aegis of the Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority (JKLSA) and in furtherance of the objectives of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), today organised an awareness programme on the NALSA JAGRITI (Justice Awareness for Grassroots Information and Transparency Initiative) Sc

Srinagar, Aug 22: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legislator Waheed-ur-Rehman Para on Saturday slammed government over power tariff hike, questioning chief minister Omar Abdullah that what happened to those promises made with the people of Jammu and Kashmir before coming into power. The PDP leader while listing the current crisis said that when unemployment is at its peak, inflation is biting hard and ordinary families are struggling to make ends meet, the government has imposed a 6.83 percent po

Jammu, Aug 22: A 14-year-old boy was critically injured in a bear attack in a forested area of Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban on Saturday, officials said. Akram Ahmad Chopan, a resident of Seeri village, was attacked by the wild bear at Asher in Banihal area, where he had gone to tend to his livestock, the officials said. They said some shepherds, on hearing his cries, rushed to his rescue and shifted him to the Sub-District Hospital for treatment after chasing away the beast.

Srinagar, Aug 22: The Kashmir Trade Alliance (KTA) has strongly opposed the latest electricity tariff hike approved by the Jammu and Kashmir Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC), terming it an additional burden on consumers, traders and businesses at a time when the economy of Jammu and Kashmir is already passing through a difficult phase. In a statement issued, KTA President Aijaz Shahdhar said the tariff increase could further weaken economic activity and hurt businesses that are already s

Jammu, Aug 22: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha joined the Board of Governors, faculty, students, alumni and dignitaries today to celebrate 10 years of IIM Jammu. Reflecting on IIM Jammu's remarkable journey, the Lieutenant Governor said that from a modest beginning to its current standing as one of India's fastest-emerging business schools, the Institute has scripted a new history while setting out an ambitious roadmap for the decade ahead. Recalling that IIM Jammu started a decade ago with

Jammu, Aug 22: A special NIA court here has rejected the bail plea of Insha Jan alias Insha Tariq, an accused in the 2019 Pulwama suicide attack that killed 40 CRPF personnel, observing that sufficient material existed on record to presume that the accusations against her were prima facie true. In his 15-page order delivered on August 20, Special Judge Prem Sagar held that the statutory bar under Section 43-D(5) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) also operated against the accused

Srinagar, Aug 22: Electricity consumers across Jammu and Kashmir will face higher power bills from September 1 after the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) approved an average 6.83 per cent increase in the retail supply tariff for 2026-27. The revised tariff has been approved through JERC Order No. 06 of 2026 dated August 20 and will remain applicable to electricity consumption from September 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. For metered domestic consumers, the energy charge has been fixed

Fourteen serving officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) have been cleared for induction into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), following approval by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The development comes after the UPSC, during its two-day meeting held in New Delhi on April 23 and 24, 2026, cleared the induction of 14 serving JKAS officers into the IAS. The remaining nine vacancies pertaining to retired JKAS officers will be carried forward to the next y

Srinagar, Aug 22: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet before the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kupwara, against a habitual offender accused of cheating a job aspirant of lakhs of rupees on the pretext of providing a government job, officials said on Saturday. The EOW has filed a chargesheet against Abdul Majeed Mir, son of Ab. Rahim Mir, resident of Lashtiyal Kalaroos, Kupwara, before the Honble Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate

Rajouri, Aug 21:The ongoing strike by employees of the newly established Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) across Jammu and Kashmir has severely affected healthcare services, with Outpatient Department (OPD) services among the worst hit in Government Medical College (GMC) Rajouri. The employees have been protesting over the prolonged delay in notification of their recruitment and service rules. The agitation has disrupted routine functioning at the medical colleges, causing inconvenience to pat

Jammu, Aug 21:Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology and Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, on Friday chaired a meeting to review the functioning of the Wildlife Department and the progress of various ongoing and sanctioned projects. During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held on projects sanctioned under CAPEX for the Pir Panjal and Chenab regions besides various development works at Jambu Zoo. During the meeting, Rana reviewed various developmental, plantation and con

New Delhi, Aug 21:Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Friday that reforms in all spheres are his government's commitment and that India continues to take several steps to ensure continued growth momentum. Addressing the Economic Times World Leaders Forum, Modi also said India has political stability and continuity in its policies, and the world sees the country as a bright spot of growth and hope. India continues to take several steps to ensure continued growth momentum. India is pushing ah

Siliguri, Aug 21:Asserting that neither West Bengal nor India will be safe until its frontiers are secured, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday lamented that despite repeated requests, previous chief minister Mamata Banerjee did not provide land required for fencing the India-Bangladesh border in the state. Stating that no previous CMs of the state ever attended programmes of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) or the BSF, Shah congratulated Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari for breaking the glass ceiling. M

Srinagar, Aug 21: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a dramatic improvement in its power supply position over the past decade, with the gap between electricity requirement and availability shrinking from thousands of million units (MU) annually to just 19 MU in 2025-26, even as its own power generation remains below the levels recorded around the end of the last decade. Official data accessed by Greater Kashmir shows that J&Ks power requirement stood at 20,185 MU during 2025-26, against availability

New Delhi, Aug 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that India has political stability and continuity in its policies, and the world sees the country as a bright spot of growth and hope. Addressing the Economic Times World Leaders Forum, Modi also said today, there are many concerns regarding growth and in these times, the world has witnessed a very severe form of weaponisation of resources. This atmosphere of distrust is bringing numerous new challenges for the world. Even in such ti

Paris, Aug 21: World motorsport body FIA has given a strong endorsement for Indian racer Atiqa Mir's special talent, saying rising stars like the 11-year-old are redefining the future of the sport. Atiqa, the first Indian to be backed by the F1 Academy, is currently giving the more experienced drivers a run for their money in the age 12-14 category across karting series in Europe. Her ultimate goal is to reach F1, where no female has raced since 1992. Rising stars such as Atiqa Mir are redefinin

New Delhi, Aug 21: Two commercial vessels carrying a total of 22 Indian nationals have been hijacked by armed pirates in separate incidents off Yemen and Somalia, a senior shipping ministry official said Friday. The Indian crew members aboard both vessels are safe, according to the latest information available, the official said. The Eritrea-flagged oil products tanker M.T. Sibu 1, carrying 20 crew members, including 16 Indians, was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden on August 20, about 30 nautical mi

Srinagar, August 21: Hot and humid weather is likely to continue across Jammu and Kashmir through the end of August, with brief showers and isolated intense spells expected at some places, particularly during late-night, early-morning and evening hours, the Meteorological Department said on Friday. According to the latest weather assessment, isolated intense showers are likely in parts of south Kashmir, particularly Kulgam and Shopian, while Katra, Ramban, Rajouri and Poonch in the Jammu divisio

Islamabad, Aug 21 : Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan was shifted back to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi on Friday morning after undergoing a medical examination at a private hospital in Islamabad, where he was taken from prison in compliance with a Supreme Court order. Khan, 73, was moved to Shifa International Hospital after midnight in compliance with the court's August 18 order directing that he be transferred there within two days after a medical report submitted before it said he was

Srinagar, Aug 20:Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Union Cabinets decision to establish a bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in Ladakh will significantly improve access to justice for people living in the Union Territorys remote and geographically challenging areas. Shah said the decision, taken by the Union Cabinet under the leadership of Prime Minister NarendraModi, would reduce the time and burden involved for residents seeking judicial remedies. The Unio

Srinagar, Aug 20:Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Thursday welcomed US Ambassador to India Sergio Gors remarks describing Jammu and Kashmir as an important part of India, terming them a major diplomatic achievement for New Delhi and a setback to Pakistans efforts to internationalise the Kashmir issue. Leader of Opposition in J&K Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma said Gors statement reaffirmed Indias longstanding position on J&K and reflected the success of the countrys diplomatic efforts.

Srinagar, Aug 20:People's Democratic Party (PDP) President and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said there was no need to take the US so seriously, arguing that US interventions across the world had resulted in destruction and that Washington could not provide a certificate on J&K. Her remarks came a day after US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor visited Srinagar and held discussions with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. During a joint media briefing on Wednesday, Gor described J&K as

Srinagar, Aug 20:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said Pakistans protest against remarks made by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor was an issue between Islamabad and Washington and did not warrant his intervention. Pakistan had summoned US Charg dAffaires Natalie Baker on Wednesday and lodged a strong demarche over Gors comments on Jammu and Kashmir during his Srinagar visit. Gor, during a joint media interaction with CM Omar, had described J&K as an important part of India and said the