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Jammu, Sep 20: Disposal of service cases by the Jammu bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has gone beyond expectations and is among the highest in the country, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Sunday. Speaking after inaugurating the Jammu bench's new Office-and-Court Complex at Bahu Plaza here, Singh said the high disposal rate at the CAT benches in Jammu and Srinagar demonstrates the capacity built by the Tribunal to provide speedy and accessible justice in service matters.

Srinagar, Sep 20: Senior PDP leader and MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para has proposed a private members bill seeking a comprehensive framework to address declining fertility in Jammu and Kashmir while strengthening healthcare, education and social support for women and adolescent girls. Titled 'Protection of Kashmirs Future Generations from Demographic Decline and Advancement of Women, Adolescent Girls, Maternal and Child Health Bill, 2026', the proposed legislation has been forwarded to the Assembly S

Srinagar, Sep 20: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday arrested a sub-divisional agriculture officer (SDAO) and two others in connection with a bribery case in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. It is alleged that SDAO Rajan Sharma had demanded a bribe of Rs 35,000 from the complainant for releasing his subsidy under Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) scheme. Rajan Sharma allegedly directed the subsidy-seeker to handover the bribe either to AEA (Agricultural Exten

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Srinagar, Sep 20: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone Sujit Kumar today visited Handwara and reviewed the prevailing security situation, counter-terrorism grid, law & order preparedness, crime scenario and overall operational readiness of the district. On his visit, IGP Kashmir was accompanied by DIG North Kashmir Range, Dr Vinod Kumar. During the visit, SSP Handwara, Tahir Saleem Khan, briefed the IGP Kashmir on various security and operational aspects of the district, including the

Srinagar, Sep 20: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday urged Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to take up with the Centre the issue of converting the Salamabad Trade Facilitation Centre near the Line of Control at Uri into a tourism facility. The Salamabad Trade Facilitation Centre was built to bridge divided families, revive trade and heal wounds, not be reduced to a mere tourist site. It came at a heavy price, with many PDP workers losing their lives during the Muzaffarabad Chal

Srinagar, Sep 20: A meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Legislature Party was held at the Banquet Hall here on Sunday under the chairmanship of party president Dr Farooq Abdullah, ahead of the autumn session of the J&K Legislative Assembly beginning tomorrow. JKNC vice president and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah attended the meeting, while six Congress MLAs also joined the deliberations as part of preparations for the forthcoming session. The legislators discussed the legislative

Jammu, Sep 20: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today laid the foundation stones for projects aimed at the renovation, restoration and revival of the ancient heritage of Purmandal, worth Rs. 7.15 crore, and for renovation, restoration and related development works at the sacred Uttervehini site, worth Rs. 6.85 crore. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor said the initiative was not merely about repairing bricks and stones, but about reconnecting the nation's glorio

Islamabad, Sep 20: Pakistani authorities on Sunday detained Aleema Khan, the sister of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, ahead of a planned protest by his party next week. Aleema was detained in Lahore and transferred to Kot Lakhpat jail, according to sources. She has been advocating for 73-year-old Khan's release from jail. He has been incarcerated since 2023. Aleema was detained under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance, 1960, which allows local police to arrest anyone perc

Srinagar, Sep 20: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly will meet here on Monday for a seven-sitting Autumn session as opposition parties, including the BJP and the PDP, plan to corner the Omar Abdullah government over issues such as jobs and failure to fulfil electoral promises. National Conference MLAs and supporting Independents will meet here later on Sunday to discuss the floor strategy of the treasury benches. NC president Farooq Abdullah, who is not an MLA, will chair the meeting of the

Doda, Sept 20: The body of a woman was found in the Karara area of Doda district on Sunday, officials said. An official said that the body was spotted by locals, who then informed the police. The official said that soon after receiving the information, a police team reached the spot and took the body into custody. The body has been shifted to the hospital for medico-legal formalities, while efforts are being made to ascertain its identity, the official said. Police have initiated proceedings, wh

Jammu, Sep 20: A fire partially damaged a helipad terminal in Katra, the base camp for the pilgrims visiting Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine atop Trukuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, early Sunday, officials said. No casualties have been reported. The fire broke out in the helipad terminal at 3.15 am apparently due to a short circuit and was controlled within 30 minutes by the joint efforts of staff, security personnel and fire and emergency services personnel, the officials said. The t

New York, Sep 20: A new lawsuit claims Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI and Google made an illegal deal to slow the pace of their respective AI development. The lawsuit, which was filed Friday in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, argues that the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws when they agreed to coordinate slowdown efforts, and that doing so would reduce the value consumers get for paid AI subscriptions. The coordination largely took place on Sept. 12, the l

Washington, Sep 20: The US State Department renewed a blanket travel alert for Americans in or travelling to the Middle East, warning that the conflict with Iran has the potential to escalate rapidly. Meanwhile, at least 11 US embassies in the region issued a warning on Saturday that travel disruptions are possible.

Ankara, Sep 20: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan suggested Turkey could provide military support to Saudi Arabia under a recently signed defence pact. Asked in a TV interview about the possibility of the three-member alliance, which also includes Pakistan, engaging in military action against Yemen's Houthis, Fidan said Turkiye would face no difficulty in meeting any military needs. We observe very serious attacks on Saudi Arabia's territorial integrity and sovereignty, he told broadcaster NT

EduChoice organised the PU Principal Summit 2026 at the UAS Alumni Association Convention Hall, Veterinary College Premises, Bellary Road, Bengaluru. As many as 300 principals and academic leaders from Pre-University institutions across North Bengaluru and surrounding areas participated in the summit. The summit was centred on the theme Beyond the Classrooms: Technology, Assessments, Reforms and Career Readiness AI and Beyond, with discussions focused on the changing educational landscape and t

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval said on Saturday that Indias GDP would increase from the current USD 4.015 trillion to USD 38 trillion in the next 20 years. Addressing the convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee as the chief guest, Doval said that the students are fortunate to be living in a transformative era where their future holds great promise. Citing the example of Lord Ram, the NSA urged students to be courageous in their lives. He said that sag

Srinagar, Sep 19:Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg today chaired a high-level meeting of the Multidisciplinary Committee / Regional Transport Authority (RTA) to review the progress of various projects and interventions aimed at easing traffic congestion in Srinagar city. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation, SSP Traffic, RTO Kashmir, Chief Engineer KPDCL and Executive Engineers of R&B, besides other concerned officers. D

A variety of cultural programmes will be organised at the UP International Trade Show from September 25 to 29 of 2026 to present Uttar Pradeshs industrial, trade and cultural identity on a global platform. As per the official handout issued here, through the efforts of the Yogi government, Uttar Pradesh is getting an opportunity to present its rich cultural heritage before the world alongside investment, trade and tourism. Entrepreneurs, investors and visitors arriving from India and abroad at t

Srinagar, Sep 19:Former IAS officer and chairman of the Group of Concerned Citizens (GCC) Khurshid Ahmad Ganai said there was a perception among people that governance in Jammu and Kashmir had become less effective since the region lost its statehood. He said administrative constraints had left the elected government with limited powers to act, contributing to what he described as a lackluster performance. Speaking at the second Mohammad Shafi Pandit Memorial Lecture, Ganai said many people in J

Srinagar, Sep 19: Former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India S.Y. Quraishi on Saturday expressed concern over delay in restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, saying the Centre had assured the Supreme Court that statehood would be restored after the Assembly elections. But why is it taking so long? It is a concern, Quraishi told Greater Kashmir on the sidelines of the second Mohammad Shafi Pandit Memorial Lecture, organised by the Group of Concerned Citizens (GCC). Speaking on the theme

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Kashmir, conducted the first batch of the Karmayogi Kartavya Karyakram (KKK) at the Meeting Hall of the Directorate of Agriculture, Lal Mandi, Srinagar, under the chairmanship of Director Agriculture Kashmir and Farmers Welfare Sartaj Ahmad Shah. The one-day capacity-building programme was conducted by Dr. Qazi Showkat Ashraf, State Master Trainer and Deputy Director (Central). It focused on strengthening behavioural competencies, professional con

Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Srinagar of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) launched the Ashirwad Ka Diya initiative and kick-started a five-day training programme on natural farming for field functionaries under the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF). The initiative was launched at KVK Srinagar, led by Prof Raihana Habib Kanth, Director Extension, SKUAST-K, in the presence of G.N. Var, Chief Patron, PSAJK; Dr S.A. Simnani, Head, KVK Sri

Sopore, Sep 19:A motorcyclist was killed while another sustained injuries after their motorcycle collided with a Tata Matador Video Coach at Botingoo area of Sopore in north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Mohinoor Mir Ali, a resident of West Bengal, who was reportedly working as a goldsmith in Srinagar. The injured motorcyclist has been identified as Minhaj Mir Ali. According to officials, the motorcycle bearing registration number JK01BC-6080 colli

Transportation and mobility have evolved beyond the movement of people and goods to become critical drivers of Indias competitiveness, productivity and integration with global markets, Chairman of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Jammu Chapter, Rahul Sahai, said while addressing the ICC Global Business Summit Edition 2 here. Sahai was speaking during a session on Transportation & Mobility for National Competitiveness Next Gen Mobility: Connecting India to Global Markets held at Taj Palace

Srinagar, Sep 19:The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) held a consultative meeting Saturday to discuss developing vocational courses aligned with local needs and emerging employment opportunities in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting at the JKBOSE headquarters in Bemina was part of the Boards process for seeking dual recognition from the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) and developing a new vocational course in agriculture. The consultation brought to

A delegation of FICCI FLO J&K and Ladakh, led by its Chairperson Varsha Bansal, and Senior Vice Chairperson, Rupika Sahai, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today. The delegation briefed the Lieutenant Governor about FICCI FLOs upcoming activities and initiatives aimed at women empowerment and entrepreneurship.

Ganderbal, Sep 19:Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) organised an expert lecture on Igniting Minds, Empowering Bharat: The True Power of Education as part of its ongoing 100-day capacity-building and faculty induction programme for newly appointed teachers at its Tulmulla campus. The programme was convened by Prof. Sandhya, coordinator of the induction programme, who welcomed Vice-Chancellor Prof. A. RavinderNath, senior officers, faculty members and participants. In her address, Prof. Sa

A delegation of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCC&I), led by President Javid Ahmad Tenga and comprising Past President A.M. Mattoo and Ashiq Shangloo, has raised a series of concerns with Jammu and Kashmir Bank over regional credit deployment, interest rates, recruitment, governance, lending procedures and recovery notices issued to stressed borrowers. The delegation met J&K Bank Managing Director and CEO Amitava Chatterjee and submitted a detailed 11-page Memorandum outlining co

Handwara, Sep 19: Agriculture Production Minister Javid Ahmad Dar Saturday said the Horticulture Department and SKUAST-Kashmir scientists were working on measures to control leaf miner disease affecting horticultural crops. Dar said the department became aware of the disease about two months ago and had since been taking remedial measures. The department became aware of the disease around two months ago and has since been working on remedial measures. Basically, it is an insect from outside and

In the heritage markets of Srinagar, the sound of a hammer hitting copper has been part of the citys character for generations. In Zaina Kadal, Aali Kadal, Khanyar and other parts of Shehr-e-Khaas, craftsmen still sit in small workshops, shaping copper sheets into samovars, trays, bowls, deghs and other utensils. But the trade is no longer what it used to be. Traditional copperware is facing growing competition from machine-made products, and those working in the industry say the impact is being

Kupwara, Sep 19:The Potushaibridge in Lolab has been permanently restored at a cost of Rs 61.95 lakh, providing relief to residents who had long been seeking its restoration. The restoration work was inaugurated by Lolab MLA QaysarJamshaid Lone, who said the bridge would improve connectivity for residents of Potushai and adjoining areas. Lone said providing durable and quality infrastructure remained a priority and that efforts were underway to address long-pending public demands across the cons

Baramulla, Sep 19:Jammu and Kashmir lawmaker Javid Hassan Baig has sought an independent assessment of the geological, geotechnical and seismic risks along the proposed Baramulla-Uri railway alignment, urging authorities to defer finalisation of the route until the assessment is completed. In a private members resolution admitted by the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Baig urged the Government of India to keep the proposed alignment from Kanispora toward Khanpora and Sheeri in abeyance p

One year after tragic violence resulting in the death of four civilians during protests, the Himalayan region of Ladakh is preparing to mark the anniversary with a series of solemn memorial observances. The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA)the joint coalition spearheading the agitation for statehood and Constitutional safeguards under the Sixth Schedulehave scheduled a symbolic march and tribute ceremonies for September 23 and 24. The events will honour the four young

Srinagar, Sep 19:Islamic Global School Saturday organised an inter-school art competition at Emporium Park, Srinagar, under the theme Kashmir Through My Eyes. The event brought together young artists from different schools, providing them a creative platform to express their thoughts, imagination, and individual perspectives through art. Students participated with great enthusiasm and showcased their artistic abilities through colourful and meaningful artworks inspired by Kashmir. The competitio

From the legacy of Kashmirs mystic poet Lal Ded to the political changes following the abrogation of Article 370, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday framed his governments outreach to Kashmiri Pandits around culture, welfare and the communitys post-migration concerns. Addressing a gathering in Gurugram to mark the 705th birth anniversary of Mata Lalleshwari, popularly known as Lal Ded, Saini highlighted what he described as measures taken by the Haryana government for Kashmiri

Srinagar, Sep 19:In a latest development, Jammu and Kashmir will work out the possibility of introducing a five-day week for children in government and private schools. The move comes after the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Pampore constituency, HasnainMasoodi raised the issue about the less leisure time available for the students and decided to raise the issue in the Autumn session of J&K Assembly scheduled from September 21, 2026. Talking to Greater Kashmir , MLA Masoodi said he wi

The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called for revival of India's civilisational memory and honouring of custodians of culture. He was addressing a gathering in Jammu, marking the unveiling of the statue of Acharya Abhinavagupt, the launch of the new logo of the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, the release of two books and the inauguration of a welfare scheme for artists and writers. The Lieutenant Governor described the occasion as the beginning of a cultural renaissance r

The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday laid the foundation stone of the Mata Lalleshwari Cultural Cum Heritage Centre at Mata Bhadrakali Asthapan, Thalwal, Jammu. The project, sanctioned under the Capex budget with an allocation of Rs 4.5 Cr is envisioned as a landmark initiative to preserve and promote the timeless legacy of Yogini Lalleshwari. Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted that Jammu Kashmir has, since ancient times, been a cradle of sages, saints and s

Pahalgam, Sep 19: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said Pahalgam was showing signs of revival, with visitors from across India and abroad arriving for a Rotary International golf tournament. By the grace of Allah, Pahalgam is shining again, Abdullah said while speaking in the resort town. He said the tournament had brought participants from Nepal, Dubai and other overseas destinations, besides different parts of India, and their response to Pahalgam and its people was en

It was past nine when we arrived at Bukharas railway station. We were taking the overnight Orient Express to Tashkent. The dry winter mist from Zarafshan river had enveloped the station, most of whose buildings were shadowy gallery of rooftops and glassy windows. On the platform arriving passengers were yawning, shambling in fatigue. The potters leaned on luggage carriers, our carriage was being coupled with the Orient-Express, whose door was thrown open after a while by a conductor wearing shin

Janta Dal (United) Jammu & Kashmir State President G M Shaheen has called upon the authorities to seriously consider the prevailing situation in Jammu & Kashmir and take steps in the larger interest of the people. Shaheen, as per a statement issued on Saturday, said that direct administration under the Lieutenant Governor would, in his view, be more effective than the present elected dispensation if the government is unable to adequately address the growing concerns of ordinary citizens. He said

Yourself and your journey as an illustrator and graphic designer: My name is Ghazal Qadri, and I am a Kashmiri-born illustrator and graphic designer. I grew up in Kashmir and later moved away for high school and higher education. I hold a bachelors degree in Accessory Design from NIFT and an MA in Illustration from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, USA. I currently work as a freelance illustrator and am represented by Sara Crowe Literary. My work is inspired by everyday life, c

In a classroom where discarded material could have ended up as waste, students of Government Boys Middle School Kaloosa have created something remarkably different a collection of innovative and useful exhibits under the schools Trash to Treasure project. What makes the initiative particularly striking is the pace at which it has taken shape. In less than 15 days, the classroom has been transformed into a creative space filled with items made from discarded materials, reflecting the imagination