Greater Kashmir

Srinagar, Nov 14: Gulmarg recorded the coldest night in Kashmir at minus 1.6 degrees Celsius, while Shopian emerged as the coldest place among the plains with a minimum temperature of 0.9 degrees Celsius, as temperatures continued to fluctuate across the Valley, officials said on Saturday. According to the latest data issued by the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 7.4 degrees Celsius, 6.1 degrees above the seasonal normal, while Qazigund also registered

Srinagar, Nov 14: Weather conditions across Jammu and Kashmir are set to gradually improve from Saturday, with the Meteorological Department forecasting a prolonged dry spell from November 15 after two days of widespread rain in the plains and fresh snowfall in the higher reaches, officials said. The latest spell of precipitation, triggered by a Western Disturbance, dumped moderate to heavy snow across several mountainous areas, while rain in the plains pushed temperatures down and intensified t

Budapest, Nov 14: Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen is in danger of losing the world No. 1 spot he has held for 15 years after suffering a defeat to Armenia's Haik Martirosyan on the third day of the Fast Classical competition at the Total Chess World Championship Tour Pilot here. The 35-year-old Norwegian GM has held the top spot since July 2011. However, after five draws and a loss in the Fast Classical section, Carlsen has lost 15.8 rating points and slipped to 2807.2 in the live rating

Poonch, Nov 14: The Mughal Road has been temporarily closed to vehicular traffic due to heavy snow accumulation at Pir Ki Gali (PKG). Dysp Traffic Rajouri Poonch Ajaz Choudhary Said Snow clearance operations are currently underway to restore road connectivity. Further updates regarding the reopening of the road are awaited.

New Delhi, Nov 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to the country's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, on his birth anniversary. Nehru was born on this day in 1889 in Allahabad (now Prayagraj). Paying tribute to former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary, Modi posted on X.

Washington, Nov 14: The leaders of the United States, China and Russia plan to meet Thursday on the sidelines of next week's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in China's tech hub of Shenzhen, an unprecedented gathering of the heads of the world's biggest nuclear powers. While the leaders gathering for joint talks will mark a singular moment, analysts say expectations are low that the talks will lead to major breakthroughs, and they will be heavier in symbolism than substance. Plans for th

Washington, Nov 14: The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon for just the second time since the September 11 attacks, with officials citing extraordinary circumstances caused by communications problems at regional air traffic control centres. The nation's top homeland security official attributed the problem to a telecommunications outage and said there was no indication yet of a nefarious act. But the consequences were profound, disrupting potentially

New Delhi, Nov 13:The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against a 26-year-old man booked for protesting against poor road conditions in Maharashtras Chandrapur district, observing that peaceful civic protests cannot be criminalised in the absence of concrete evidence of unlawful restraint or violence. According to Bar & Bench, Justice MW Chandwani, in an October 29 order, said the constitutional right to protest must not be confused with grounds for launching

New Delhi, Nov 13:Indian nationals were among the 14 people killed when a truck lost control and rammed into multiple vehicles in Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), prompting the Indian Consulate to reach out to the bereaved families and coordinate assistance with local authorities. According to the BBC and Saudi Gazette, the accident involved 23 vehicles, including five trucks, on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street near the entrance to Fujairah shortly before midnight. Thirty people were

New Delhi, Nov 13:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated, dedicated to the nation, laid the foundation stone and flagged off development projects worth over Rs 15,600 crore in Bengaluru, Karnataka, with a major focus on urban connectivity, railway infrastructure and energy security. Addressing a gathering, PM Modi said the projects would give fresh momentum to the development of Karnataka and strengthen Bengalurus position as Indias technology hub. From projects connected with metro

Srinagar, Nov 13:Srinagar Police successfully concluded the Football Tournament organised under the Civic Action Programme (CAP) 202627, with the final match played at the Synthetic Turf Football Ground, TRC Srinagar. The tournament, as per a statement issued, commenced with an inaugural ceremony on October 27, 2026, at Rugby Playfield, Polo Ground, Srinagar, witnessing enthusiastic participation from various football teams across District Srinagar. The much awaited final was played between Down

Kupwara, Nov 13:The three-day General Bipin Rawat Memorial Fencing Championship 2026 commenced on Friday at Maidan-e-Azam, Vajr Fencing Node, Zangli Garrison, Kupwara. More than 200 young fencers from different parts of Jammu and Kashmir are participating in the event. Organised by the Indian Army in collaboration with the J&K Fencing Association, the championship will conclude on November 15. It aims to provide young athletes an opportunity to showcase their talent, test their skills and gain c

Handwara, Nov 13:Taking serious note of frequent complaints about disruption in drinking water supply and alleged negligence by field staff, the Jal Shakti (PHE) Division Handwara has issued a stern circular directing officials to promptly address public grievances or face disciplinary action. In a circular issued on Friday, the Executive Engineer, Jal Shakti Division Handwara, said complaints about interruptions in water supply continued to pour in despite repeated directions to the concerned o

Chatha/Jammu, Nov 13:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday inaugurated the 22nd All India Vice-Chancellors T20 Cricket Tournament 2026 at the Cricket Ground, Main Campus of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu), Chatha. Being hosted by SKUAST-Jammu from November 13 to 23, the prestigious national-level tournament has brought together 24 teams representing universities from different parts of the country, including six teams from J&K and 18 fro

Srinagar, Nov 13:The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Friday held a national-level traders meeting in New Delhi, bringing together representatives from across the country to deliberate on key challenges confronting the trading community and discuss recommendations for the government. Representing Jammu and Kashmir, CAIT Kashmir Chapter President Farhan Kitab called for a comprehensive Trade Revival Package for the Union Territory, citing prolonged economic disruptions, business closu

Srinagar, Nov 13:PHDCCI Kashmir, in association with Tata Power Solar and the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), organised an interactive session titled Solarize Your MSME: Switch to Solar, Cut Costs and Boost Profits at Amar Singh Club, Srinagar, on Friday. The programme aimed to sensitise Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) about the benefits of adopting solar energy to reduce operational costs, improve profitability and promote sustainable industrial growth. The event

Awantipora, Nov 13: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) observed World Diabetes Day 2026 on Friday with a series of activities, including the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), a felicitation ceremony, expert lectures and diabetes screening. The programme was held at the Conference Hall of the Rumi Library, IUST. The celebrations commenced with an inaugural session featuring a welcome address by Dr Muzafar Macha. Brief remarks were delivered by the District AYUSH

Budgam, Nov 13: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Budgam, in collaboration with the Education Department, on Friday organised an awareness programme on child rights and protection at Government Boys Higher Secondary School (GBHSS), Beerwah, with a focus on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The programme was organised under the banner of Surakshit Bachpan Abhiyan on the directions and guidance of Secretary, DLSA Budgam, Tabasum Qadir Parray, to sensiti

Budgam, Nov 13:Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Jatin Kishore, today chaired a District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) meeting to review the progress of Mission YUVA implementation in the district. The meeting reviewed the status of pending bank cases, subsidy disbursement, hybrid training, capacity building, Udyam Jagriti, onboarding on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) and progress reporting. The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned banks to expedite scrutiny, sanction and d

Pulwama, Nov 13:Deputy Commissioner Pulwama K.K. Sidha on Friday reviewed the progress of developmental works across Sub-Division Tral, directing officers to expedite pending projects, resolve bottlenecks and ensure timely completion of public-centric works. The meeting was attended by MLA Tral Rafiq Ahmad Naik, Additional Deputy Commissioner Tral Sajid Yehaya Naqash, Chief Planning Officer Pulwama Aashiq Khanday and other district and sectoral officers. During the meeting, officers presented bl

Srinagar, Nov 13:The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has expressed profound grief over the demise of veteran first-generation entrepreneur Khwaja Mohammad Khalil of the renowned Saifco Group, describing his passing as a major loss to Kashmirs industrial fraternity and the end of an important chapter in the Valleys entrepreneurial history. In a statement, FCIK recalled the remarkable journey of the Saifco Group, founded and nurtured by two visionary brothers, Khwaja Saif-ud-Di

Bandipora, Nov 13:Mission Vatsalya, Bandipora, on Friday organised a capacity-building programme on adoption procedures, with a focus on timely identification of orphaned, abandoned and surrendered children and their declaration as Legally Free for Adoption (LFA). The programme aimed to sensitise stakeholders about adoption procedures, timely identification of eligible children and completion of the legal formalities required for declaring them legally free for adoption. Speakers stressed the im

Srinagar, Nov 13:Retail inflation in Jammu and Kashmir accelerated to 4.88 percent in October 2026, up from 4.27 percent in September, extending the upward trend in prices for the sixth consecutive month and adding to the financial burden on households. According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), inflation in the Union Territory increased by 0.61 percentage points during October. The rate stood at 4.87 perce

Srinagar, Nov 13:The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has restrained Jammu and Kashmir Bank from recovering loan dues from the pension account of a retired government employee, observing that the official, as guarantor, could not be subjected to coercive recovery measures. A bench of Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi, while setting aside a trial courts order declining interim relief against deductions from pension account of retired police personnel, observed that merely because the former employee had

Srinagar, Nov 13: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Friday directed departments to ensure prompt snow clearance, advance stocking of essential commodities in remote areas and uninterrupted essential services as part of winter preparedness across Kashmir Division. Chairing a high-level meeting, Garg stressed coordinated efforts and timely response to minimise public inconvenience during the winter season. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners, Commissioner Srinagar Municip

Srinagar, Nov 13:Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Gyanendra Pratap Singh, on Friday visited the site of the recent terror attack near Mir Bazar in Kulgam district and held detailed interactions with field officers of the CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir Police. The visit came as the joint hunt to track down the attackers entered its third consecutive day, with security forces continuing area-domination and search operations across the south Kashmir belt. During his visit to

Kulgam Nov 13:The three-day Veshow Festival 2026 concluded at Government Degree College, Kulgam, on Friday, bringing together writers, poets, artists, entrepreneurs, artisans and visitors to celebrate Kashmir's cultural heritage, literature, traditional crafts and local enterprise. The concluding day featured a 'Meet the Author' session with noted writer Satish Vimal, followed by a literary discussion titled 'Kashmiri Literature Kal, Aaj Aur Kal' (Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow), which brought t

Budgam, Nov 13:In a moment of immense pride, Budgam was awarded the Swachh City Award in the UT Category at the prestigious Swachh Survekshan Awards 202526. The award was conferred by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The prestigious award, as per a statement, was received by Jatin Kishore, Deputy Commissioner, Budgam, and Oruja Mohi-ud-Din, Chief Executive Officer, Municipal Council Budgam. This remarkable achievement reflects the efforts of

Handwara, Nov 13:Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara has introduced advanced phacoemulsification cataract surgery at its Department of Ophthalmology, expanding access to specialised eye-care services in North Kashmir. Dr Aamina Shah, Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at GMC Handwara, told Greater Kashmir that the initiative is part of the institution's efforts to strengthen its surgical capabilities and provide modern treatment facilities closer to patients. She said the facility was

Srinagar, Nov 13: Member of Parliament and Additional General Secretary JKNC, Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan, during his three-day visit to different areas of Handwara Constituency, expressed his gratitude to the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, and his government for the installation of an MRI machine at Government Medical College (GMC), Handwara. As per a statement issued, he stated that the installation of MRI fulfils a commitment made some time ago to strengthen healthcare facilities in the area. He

It is not uncommon to see a young person with diabetes arrive at an eye clinic only after experiencing a significant loss of vision. In many such cases, the problem is not simply the disease itself, but a lack of awareness that diabetes can damage the eyeseven before a person notices any change in vision. Many people seek an eye consultation only when symptoms appear. By then, however, considerable damage may already have occurred. This is why awareness of diabetic eye disease is so important. O

The first kangri of the season had arrived in our OPD. It was tucked beneath the pheran of Ghulam Rasool sahib, a retired headmaster from Nowhatta, who walked in with his son, Bilal, close behind. Salaam, Doctor sahib. Bi chhus theek, he announced before he had even sat down. I am fine. Bilal had a different account. He gets up four or five times every night. His pheran has become loose on him. Mouj says it is just the cold. We asked Rasool sahib when he had last checked his blood sugar. Shugar?

Srinagar, Nov 13:After nearly two weeks of arbitrary house detention, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq Friday returned to the historic Jama Masjid Srinagar, where he addressed the Friday congregation. Addressing the faithful, Mirwaiz, as per a statement, expressed concern over the repeated restrictions on his religious and public activities, saying that such arbitrary measures hurt people , cause inconvenience and amount to unwarranted interference in discharging his religious ob

Srinagar, Nov 13:The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah Friday said that the restoration of the constitutional and democratic rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir remains the partys foremost priority. He called upon people from all three regions of Jammu and Kashmir to extend their full support and cooperation in this struggle. He also stressed that the restoration of statehood is an urgent necessity, saying that it would provide considerable relief to the peop

Diabetes, known since antiquity, was described by Sushruta in 6th-century BCE in India as Madhumeha. The Greek physician Apollonius coined the term diabetes around 250 BCE, while Thomas Willis added mellitus in 1675. Insulins discovery by Banting and Best in 1921 revolutionised treatment, earning them the 1923 Nobel Prize. Today, diabetes is a global epidemic. Diabetes mellitus is broadly categorized into two main forms: Type 1, resulting from the autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells,

Jammu, Nov 13: J&K BJP spokesperson Friday raised concerns over the uncertainty surrounding the Dogra certificate issue saying that the historical identity, cultural heritage and legitimate rights of the Dogra community must be protected and respected. She said the identity and dignity of the Dogra community cannot be compromised under political pressure or separatist influence. The Dogra Certificate is not merely an administrative matter but closely connected with the historical recognition, so

He was 78. A familiar face in Moul Mouj Health Centre. His first question was not about his blood sugar report. He wanted to know what should he eat. Doctor Sahib, my children have stopped me from eating almost everything. Even my cup of tea has become a problem. He smiled, but there was a sense of helplessness in his voice. I looked at his reports. His diabetes was reasonably controlled. But his blood pressure was high, bad cholesterol was abnormal and an ultrasound had revealed fatty liver. He

Doda, Nov 13:Divisional Commissioner Jammu Vikas Kundal Friday chaired a review meeting here to assess the progress of developmental projects and ground impact of government schemes in this mountainous District. During the meeting convened in the conference hall of DC Office Complex Doda, Divisional Commissioner Jammu inquired about the ongoing and completed infrastructure projects and other government initiatives being implemented in the district. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner

Kashmir and Apples are synonymous. History has it that apple cultivation in Kashmir is 2000 years old, which gained momentum in early 15th century when Zain ul Abidin brought the grafts to patch with local apple trees for a better variety, the Mughals encouraged the growth of apple orchards on a large scale and later the Britishers brought the English variants and gave the modern scientific outline and outlook to this industry. A separate Department of Horticulture is looking after this huge ind

Ramban, Nov 13:A truck driver was found dead under mysterious circumstances inside his vehicle at Chakwa Nala in Batote area of Ramban district on Friday evening. According to officials, the incident came to light at around 6:15 pm when information was received about a person lying unresponsive inside a truck bearing registration number JK21-0884, which was parked at Chakwa Nala. The truck was reportedly travelling from Jammu towards Doda when the driver stopped the vehicle at the location to ta

The 31st meeting of the Conference of Parties (COP) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is currently underway in Turkiye. The UNFCCC was concluded in 1992 and, through it, the international community, especially the advanced countries, committed themselves to controlling climate change. By the late 1980s environmental scientists had conveyed a strong message to the global political class that unless serious steps were taken to control the emission of greenhouse

Rajouri, Nov 13:A shop was completely gutted in a fire incident in Ward two of Nowshera town late Thursday night, causing losses worth lakhs of rupees. The fire broke out at a shop named Hungary Point, following which locals immediately informed the Fire and Emergency Services Department. The locals said a fire tender rushed to the spot and following strenuous efforts, the personnel of the department managed to bring the blaze under control. However, by the time the fire was extinguished, the en

Jammu, Nov 13:Minister for Health and Medical Education and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Civil Secretariat Jammu to assess the functioning, progress and implementation of various components of the National Health Mission (NHM) in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary Health and Medical Education Saugat Biswas, Mission Director National Health Mission J&K Athar Aamir Ul Shafi Khan, Director Finance H&ME, Director

Jammu, Nov 13:Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Budhal Javed Iqbal Choudhary and a delegation of Centre for Activities for Advanced, Strong and Progressive India (CAASPI) Friday called on J&K Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha in Jammu. MLA Budhal projected various issues related to enhancement of facilities to Haj pilgrims from Jammu Kashmir. Also, the CAASPI delegation consisted of prominent citizens including Shri Justice Tashi Rabstan, Retired Judge, J&K and Ladakh High Court, Kuldeep K

On 8th November 2016 at 8 oclock in the evening, the Prime Minister announced that 500 and 1000 notes would become invalid from midnight. These notes constituted around 86% of the currency. Ten years later, we take a serious look at how well the policy met its objectives. Black Money The government had three objectives to achieve: remove black money, remove fake notes and remove terror funding. It later became a reason to increase digitisation. Its main aim was to utilise the fact that black mon

Jammu, Nov 13:Police authorities have asked all the stakeholder forces to ensure effective communication and operational synergy for robust security of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra (SMVDY), biggest religious pilgrimage of J&K with millions of people from across the world arrive in holy town Katra for the pilgrimage. The directions were issued days after twin terror incidents reported in Jammu and Kashmir. The directions were issued by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Udhampur Reasi range

Srinagar, Nov 13:The Ladakh Union Territory has witnessed a major tourism boom this year, registering a 65.90 per cent surge in tourist arrivals during the first ten months of 2026 compared to the corresponding period last year, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena said on Friday. Addressing the sharp upward trajectory in visitor footfall, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted that growth has been recorded across both domestic and international segments. Earlier official figures from the Lieuten

Srinagar, Nov 13:The additional charge syndrome galore in the School Education Department (SED) as the government has assigned the powers of Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) to officers of equivalent ranks from other institutions to facilitate financial operations in 26 headless schools across the Jammu division. As per the order issued by Commissioner Secretary SED Ram Niwas Sharma, the decision to assign DDO powers will be temporary and will remain in force till regular arrangements are ma

Srinagar, Nov 13: Residents of lane 5 Ward 2 of Shivpora near the water tank have complained of acute shortage of drinking water supply for the last several days. A delegation from the area said that they have been facing immense problems in the absence of drinking water supply. We have to fetch water from neighbouring areas. Despite complaints to concerned authorities, water supply has not been restored so far. We make a fervent appeal to PHE authorities to look into the matter and direct the c