Greater Kashmir

Kishtwar, Aug 15: At least five people were killed after a Mahindra Scorpio vehicle skidded off the road and rolled into the Chenab River in the Dachhan area of Kishtwar district on Saturday, officials said. An official said that the accident occurred in the morning when the vehicle, bearing registration number HR29AG-0648, was travelling from Yainwan, Dangdaroo, towards Sounder and skidded off the road before plunging into the Chenab River. He said a police team, along with local residents, soo

Srinagar, Aug 15: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday called on the BJP-led government at the Centre to reflect on whether India truly embodies the principles outlined in the Constitution. The BJP government at the Centre should think if, after 80 years, we have realised the dream of India as envisioned in the Constitution, Mehbooba told reporters after attending the Independence Day function at Bakshi Stadium here. Her comments came in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's request for

Srinagar, Aug 15: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday hoisted the National Flag at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day. A ceremonial police contingent presented the National Salute following the flag hoisting ceremony. Paying tribute to the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for India's independence, Sinha recalled the difficult journey and sacrifices that shaped the country's freedom struggle. He also paid homage to civilians wh

Srinagar, Aug 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that the situation across the Line of Control today has vindicated the decision taken by Jammu and Kashmirs leaders 80 years ago was correct. Addressing the main Independence Day function at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar, Omar said When I look across the border and across the LoC today, I realise that 80 years ago, the decision our leaders took for us was the right decision. Omar said the people of Jammu and Kashmir resisted tribal rai

Srinagar, Aug 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said his government is committed to restoring the statehood and other constitutional guarantees to Jammu and Kashmir, which were revoked in August 2019. Our government is committed to restoring statehood and constitutional guarantees, and put Jammu and Kashmir on the path of development. We will work to fulfil these goals, Abdullah said in his Independence Day speech here. Referring to the protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 15: Calling for introspection on the 80th Independence Day, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday made a strong case for restoration of statehood, asserting that federalism in the country remains incomplete unless states are empowered. Unfurling the tricolour at the main Independence Day function at Bakshi Stadium here, CM Omar said the India envisioned by freedom fighters eight decades ago is yet to be achieved. Have we really established that India? If not, t

Itanagar, Aug 15: Five Army personnel went missing after a flash flood triggered by heavy rainfall washed away two shelters in Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley district, while four people died in a major landslide on a road construction site in Upper Subansiri district, officials said on Saturday. According to the State Emergency Operations Centre here, both incidents occurred on Friday evening. The landslide occurred at the Keojaring-Byaching road cutting site in Upper Subansiri district. Whil

New Delhi, Aug 15: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday greeted people on Independence Day saying freedom is not merely a gift bestowed by the freedom fighters but also a responsibility to walk on the path of truth and non-violence and hold the values of the Constitution and the tricolour. The country is celebrating its 80th Independence Day on Saturday. Heartfelt Independence Day greetings to all fellow citizens. Freedom is not merely a gift bestowed upon us by our freedom fighters, but als

Srinagar, Aug 13: Security agencies across Kashmir on Thursday conducted full dress rehearsals for Independence Day celebrations, with Inspector General of Police Kashmir Vidhi Kumar Birdi saying that a robust security setup has been put in place across the Valley. Speaking to reporters, Birdi said full dress rehearsals were held in different districts along with rehearsals of security arrangements ahead of the main August 15 programmes. As you all know, today a full dress rehearsal for the Augu

New Delhi, August 13: A United Nations Security Council monitoring report has officially attributed the November 2025 blast near Delhis Red Fort to Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), The Indian Express reported. The blast on November 10, 2025, killed 11 people and injured several others. The UN assessment comes as the National Investigation Agency continues its probe into the attack. The biannual report, made public this week, said: The attack in November 2025 on the Red Fort in Delhi

Srinagar, Aug 13: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Thursday invited people from across Kashmir to attend the Union Territory-level Independence Day celebrations at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar and celebrate the occasion with a lot of enthusiasm. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar Garg said all arrangements for the August 15 event had been finalised, with parade contingents, schoolchildren and various departments participating in the rehearsal. I would like to congratulate all the people

An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 jolted Ladakhs Leh early Thursday morning, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at 6:05:15 am at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres, the NCS said. The epicentre was located at 36.881N latitude and 74.402E longitude, with the agency identifying the location as Leh, Ladakh. The tremor was felt in the region, although there were no immediate reports of casualties or major structural damage following the earthquake. The shallow d

The question of restoring full statehood to Jammu & Kashmir is no longer merely a constitutional or administrative issue. It has become a defining test of Indias democratic maturity, its constitutional commitment, and its ability to convert a period of relative peace into a durable and honourable political settlement. The constitutional changes of 5 August 2019, including the abrogation of Article 35A and the substantial changes made to Article 370, marked one of the most consequential turning p

Construction practices have morphed over time, while moving from durable and long-lasting structures to eye-catching glossy buildings driven mainly by profit margins. Real estate industry is being perceived as a golden goose wherein all participants - builders, contractors, interior decorators, material fabricators, suppliers etc., try to milk the cash cow, realising affordability and spending capacity of the neo-consumer. Recent market trends and practices exhibit very less regard for climate c

Amid environmental degradation and climate change related issues, if a news springs up that J&K forest cover spikes by 224 sq Km in last 4 years, it brings in some sense of relief. Though the deficit on this count is too huge and will take years of consistent and focussed effort, if a beginning has been made, we should all see it as a good omen. It is a known thing, and no one can escape it, that the forest cover that J&K used to enjoy was spread over a much larger area than it is now. The reaso

Srinagar, Aug 12: The Youth National Conference (YNC) on Wednesday expressed resentment over the summoning of youth to police stations ahead of August 15. A statement of YNC issued here said that YNC organised a function at the party headquarters, Nawa-e-Subah Complex on the occasion of International Youth Day. The programme was presided over by Provincial Youth President Mushtaq Mir, while Provincial President of National Conference Showkat Mir attended as the chief guest. On the occasion party

Srinagar, Aug 12:The government has directed all concerned authorities to strictly comply with the statutory framework governing protection and preservation of forest areas, while ensuring that the rights and interests of forest-dwelling Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers are duly recognised and protected under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. The directions have been issued by the Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment through a circular dated August 11, 2026, stressing t

Srinagar, Aug 12:Climate change and human activity are raising the risk of extreme weather events in the Himalayas, the Centre told the Lok Sabha. The Ministry of Home Affairs said expert assessments show the intensity and frequency of extreme rainfall events are increasing due to climate change. The response came to a Lok Sabha question on cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh.The ministry said accelerated snowmelt and moraine instability were contributing to off-season slope failures and increased r

Srinagar, Aug 12:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said tricolour is the soul of the nation and VandeMataram is the immortal voice of that soul. Participating in the 'TirangaYatra' and leading a celebration of national pride in Srinagar, LG Sinha said, Tiranga is the living embodiment of Indias consciousness and pride. The event marked the confluence of two celebrations, the mass movement of HarGharTiranga and the 150th anniversary of the national song VandeMataram. Following the yatr

New Delhi, Aug 12:BJP national general secretary, RajyaSabha MP and J&K BJP incharge J&K affairs TarunChugh, BJP J&K president and RajyaSabha MP Sat Sharma, Leader of Opposition in the J&K Assembly Sunil Sharma and LokSabha MP Jugal Kishore Sharma on Wednesday called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Health Minister JP Nadda in New Delhi to apprise them of the prevailing governance, political and security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. The BJP delegation conveyed to the Union Home Mini

Jammu, Aug 12:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday summoned the autumn session of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly in Srinagar on September 21 at 10 am. LG Sinha, through an order, has summoned the J&K Legislative Assembly to meet, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him under section 18(1) of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019. Accordingly, in terms of rule 3 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Secretary J&

New Delhi, Aug 11:The pilot-in-command of Air India's Phuket-Delhi flight that faced mid-air turbulence last week has tested positive for a psychoactive substance in the confirmatory screening test, sources said on Tuesday. The sources said the pilot has tested positive for marijuana, a psychoactive drug. On August 4, the Phuket-Delhi flight AI2379, operated with an Airbus A320 aircraft, suddenly lost 300 feet in altitude amid mid-air turbulence, leaving at least 17 people injured. The plane had