Greater Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch on Friday searched the residence of a policeman as part of an investigation into alleged forgery to secure an appointment in the police department, an officer said. The case pertains to allegations regarding the appointment of selection grade Constable Manzoor Ahmad Najar, a resident of Safakadal area of the city, through submission of forged documents relating to his date of birth and educational qualifications, the officer said. A case in th

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

Poonch/Jammu, Aug 21: A 68-year-old pilgrim from Bihar undertaking the Budha Amarnath yatra died after complaining of chest discomfort at a lodging centre in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Friday, officials said. The deceased was identified as Dinesh Prasad, a resident of Belaganj in Gaya district of Bihar, they said. According to officials, the pilgrim developed chest discomfort during the intervening night of August 20 and 21, and was brought to the District Hospital Poonch at around 1

The phenomenon of framing of solar system, with formation of earth and sky and their coming together is illuminated in a Holy Verse noted for its significance in the physical landmarks that shape the Universal Order: Moreover, He Comprehended in his design the sky, and it has been (as) smoke. He said to it and to the earth: Come ye together willingly or unwillingly. They said, We do come (together) in willing obedience (41:11) He Comprehended the Quranic idiom Istawa in its elaboration is taken

Srinagar, Aug 19:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday called for decongesting Srinagar from traffic jams. Undertaking an extensive early-morning tour of Srinagar city, covering all eight assembly constituencies, to take stock of ongoing development works, inspect key infrastructure projects, and assess the delivery of public facilities and civic amenities on the ground, CM Omar reviewed infrastructure, healthcare, heritage, and sports projects. Beginning the tour at around 6:30 am, he visit