Greater Kashmir

New Delhi, Sep 16: India on Wednesday rejected the so-called Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission, asserting that it had no legal basis and that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh were integral and inalienable parts of the country. Responding to media queries, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Indias position on the matter was clear and consistent and maintained that there was no boundary between Pakistan and China. We reject the so-called Joint Commission, which

Srinagar, Sep 16: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq on Wednesday expressed deep concern over reports of a drone attack near the Holy City of Makkah Al-Mukarramah. In a post on X, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said: Reports of a drone attack near the Holy City of Makkah Al-Mukarramah are deeply disturbing and condemnable, causing anguish among Muslims worldwide. With the region already reeling under prolonged conflict, all sides must exercise restraint and urgently return to dialogue and dip

Srinagar, Sep 16: Estranged National Conference (NC) Lok Sabha MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has said he does not want to raise the reservation issue in Jammu and Kashmir with the lieutenant governor, asserting that the office is an undemocratically imposed institution akin to a colonial viceroy. Participating in the 'Spaces', live audio conversations on X, Mehdi, who has set a November 3 deadline to leave the NC, described his departure from the party as a foregone conclusion. During the nearly tw

Srinagar, Sep 16: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the Shri Shiv Mahapuran Katha in Raebareli, in the holy presence of the revered Pandit Pradeep Mishra Ji. He observed that the divine teaching of Lord Shiva is a sacred pilgrimage for seekers of truth. The Lieutenant Governor extended heartfelt gratitude to Hon'ble Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Manoj Kumar Pandey, for organising this extraordinary spiritual gathering, which has infused new vitality among the people. He remark

Srinagar, Sep 16: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone Sujit Kumar chaired a security review meeting at PCR Kashmir to assess the prevailing security situation and review the preparedness of police functionaries across the Central Kashmir Range. The meeting was attended by DIG CKR Srinagar, SSsP of Srinagar, Budgam and Ganderbal, SSP PCR Kashmir, SO to IGP Kashmir, SsP of Srinagar and Budgam, all SDPOs and other senior police officers. At the outset, the participating officers briefed

In the second episode of our series on Srinagar Smart City, we take a closer look at one of the project's biggest promisesbetter mobility for the common people. With crores spent on upgrading Srinagar's infrastructure, has the Smart City project actually made commuting smoother, especially during the summer months? GKTV speaks to traders, transporters, senior officials and commuters to bring you a ground reality check on how the Smart City works have impacted mobility across Srinagar. Report: Sa

New Delhi, Sep 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the government has declared Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Shah said the action came pursuing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of zero tolerance against terror. The group is involved in smuggling of arms, explosives and narcotics across borders, apart from inciting youths and petty criminals into terrorism. Targeting India's democratic stru

Jammu, Sep 16: Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari on Wednesday said the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir would require sustained dialogue and persuasion with the Centre, rather than confrontation. Asked about the roadmap that the government should adopt for it, Bukhari said, There is only one way forward on the restoration of statehood, and that is dialogue. There is no other way. Opposing the path of confrontation, he said, J-K has seen enough confrontation since 1947. You have to

Srinagar, Sep 16: The Environmental Policy Group (EPG) has approached the Division Bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, raising serious concerns over the proposed industrialisation of the flood-sensitive area at Nowgam and seeking protection of the flood-absorption basin. The matter has been raised in the ongoing PIL No. 8/2017, along with connected matters concerning flood-related issues in Kashmir. On September 15, 2026, the Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Dr. Pushpen

Srinagar, Sep 16: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has cautioned the political leadership in Ladakh and Kargil against relying on verbal assurances from the Centre, advising them to seek written and signed commitments on their demands. Speaking about the ongoing issues in Ladakh, Abdullah said the region had its own concerns, separate from those of Jammu and Kashmir, but offered its leaders advice based on his own experience. Now, Ladakh has its own issues. Our issues are different

Budgam, Sept 16: Tragedy struck a family in Budgam again on Wednesday, as four days after losing his son and three-year-old grandson in a road accident, their grandfather collapsed and died at a graveyard during the funeral rites. Neighbours and relatives said that the elderly man collapsed at the graveyard in the afternoon while the family was attending the funeral rites. They said he was shifted to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. The deceased was identified as Ghulam Ha

Srinagar, Sep 16: Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Abdul Raheem Rather on Wednesday hit back at Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma over his criticism on the duration of the upcoming Autumn session. Addressing media persons during a meeting convened ahead of the upcoming Autumn session of the House, Speaker asked the LoP Sunil Sharma to check facts before raising fingers saying that J&Ks record of Assembly sittings was better than the national average. He said the 10-day

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday summoned the Charge dAffaires of the High Commission for Pakistan in New Delhi and lodged a strong protest over what it described as the unacceptable and unprofessional conduct of Pakistani naval units that resulted in a collision with an Indian Navy unit. According to the MEA, the incident took place in international waters and did not cause any major damage. The ministry said the conduct of the Pakistani naval ship was in direct contravention

All four large ponds constructed under Project Him Sarovar at Spituk Farka in Leh have been filled with glacier meltwater within five months, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena said in a post on X. Saxena said construction of the four ponds began on April 10, 2026, and concluded with the recharge and operationalisation of the fourth pond on September 9. According to the LG, Pond No. 1 was inaugurated on June 21, Pond No. 2 was filled on July 19, Pond No. 3 on August 24 and Pond No. 4

Saudi Arabia has warned Yemens Houthi group against attacks near the holy city of Mecca after its air defences intercepted and destroyed a drone south of the city on Tuesday. The Saudi-led military coalition said the drone was brought down before it could enter prohibited airspace over Mecca. Coalition spokesperson Turki al-Malki said the security of Islams two holiest sites and pilgrims was a red line, warning that necessary deterrent measures would be taken against the Houthis. Mecca is Islams

Banihal, Sep 16: The Education Department in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district has suspended a government school teacher following allegations of harassing a female student. According to an official order issued by the Chief Education Officer (CEO) Ramban on September 15, 2026, the accused teacher was posted at Government High School Harroge in the Gool zone. The action was taken under Rule 31 of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1956, following an

Budgam, Sep 16: A dead body was found near the Ring Road at Dharmunah in Budgam district on Wednesday, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Arif Ahmad Bhat, son of Bashir Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Gotapora Narbal, Budgam. Police reached the spot after receiving information about the recovery and took cognizance of the incident. The circumstances leading to the death were not immediately clear. Police have initiated necessary proceedings to ascertain the circumstances surrounding t

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned what it described as heinous attacks launched by the Houthi group on the holy city of Mecca and the Medina region. In a statement, the OIC General Secretariat said the attacks were intended to terrorise civilians, violate the sanctity of holy sites and mosques, and provoke the feelings of Muslims around the world. The organisation said attacks on holy sites, mosques and civilian objects constituted terrorism and contradicted Islamic val

Srinagar, Sept 16: Customers have been cautioned against scammers circulating fake eKYC applications and fraudulent links through WhatsApp, SMS and social media. The scammers often create a sense of urgency by claiming that a customers bank account may be blocked unless KYC details are updated, the advisory said. Customers have been urged not to download apps from unknown sources or click on links received from unfamiliar senders. They have also been warned against sharing their one-time passwor

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 16: The deadline for Haj pilgrims to submit their medical screening certificates has been extended to September 30, officials have said. The Haj Committee of India announced the extension following the intervention of Keralam Haj Affairs Minister N Samsudheen, his office said in a statement. The minister had earlier written to the Union Minority Affairs Ministry and the Haj Committee of India, highlighting the difficulties faced by pilgrims and seeking an extension of the

Srinagar, Sep 15: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, today chaired a detailed review meeting to assess the progress of ongoing Forest and PMGSY road projects in Rafiabad constituency. The meeting was attended by Chief Conservator of Forests, Kashmir; Chief Engineer, PMGSY, Kashmir; Conservator of Forests, North Kashmir; Superintending Engineer, PMGSY; DFOs Langate and Baramulla, besides other concerned

Srinagar, Sep 15: Minister for Agriculture Production & Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar, today participated virtually in a high-level meeting convened by the Union Ministry for Jal Shakti regarding the launch of SwachhSevaAankalan (SSA) framework and the planning and preparatory arrangements for the upcoming Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026 campaign in rural areas. The meeting was chaired by Union Minister for Jal Shakti C. R. Patil and att

Srinagar, Sep 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Electrical Engineering Graduates Association (JKEEGA) today celebrated the 59th Engineers Day at Tagore Hall, Srinagar, commemorating the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya. The event was attended by Shri Atal Dulloo, IAS, Chief Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir, as the Chief Guest, and Shri Ashwani Kumar, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Power Development Department, as the Guest of Honour, besides senior officers, serving and reti

Srinagar, Sep 15:Kashmir Medical College and Hospital (KMCH), Sempora, on Tuesday organised a free multi-speciality medical camp at SSM College of Engineering, Parihaspora, Pattan, which was attended by students and residents of adjoining areas. The camp was attended by students, patients and residents from Parihaspora, Pattan, Singpora, Narbal and adjoining villages, who availed themselves of free consultations and medical services from teams of senior doctors. Patients were also provided free

Kupwara, Sep 15:Deputy Commissioner Kupwara Shrikant Suse on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee to review road safety measures and traffic management arrangements across the district. The DC directed enforcement agencies to intensify inspections and take strict action against underage driving, overloading, overspeeding and other traffic violations. Traffic Police were asked to conduct surprise checks at vulnerable locations, busy markets and major junctions. He also

Srinagar, Sep 15:The ongoing protest by veterinary interns at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) entered its ninth consecutive day on Tuesday, with students maintaining a complete boycott of clinical and field duties as they press for a substantial revision of their monthly stipend. The protesting interns, assembled at the SKUAST-K campus, chanted slogans demanding pay parity. They highlighted that their current stipend falls drastically b

Union Minister J P Nadda on Tuesday said there has been no discussion in the BJP on conferring the Bharat Ratna on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During a press conference, Nadda said the party takes decisions on such matters at the appropriate time. As far as the highest civilian honour (Bharat Ratna) is concerned, the party takes decisions on such matters at the appropriate time. There has been no discussion on this matter so far but your suggestion is good. He was responding to a question on w

The Bihar government will conduct DNA tests on relatives to identify people from the state among those who died in the recent Nepal floods, officials said on Tuesday. Flash floods, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, devastated towns and villages in northern and central Nepal, killing around 1,400 people, while more than 5,000 remain missing. Several bodies, found severely decomposed, remain unidentified. The Ministry of External Affairs on September 3 sa

Srinagar Sep 15: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today convened a meeting with the senior officers to review and finalise the arrangements for smooth conduct of the forthcoming Autumn Session of the Legislative Assembly, scheduled to commence from September 21 in Srinagar. Secretary JKLA Manoj Kumar Pandit, Commissioner Secretary IT Saurabh Bhagat, Commissioner Secretary GAD M. Raju, Commissioner Secretary Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs AchalSethi, Divi

The agreement for the long-pending Kishau Multipurpose Project was signed on Tuesday, marking the resolution of the 10th water dispute since Narendra Modi became prime minister, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, describing the pact as a historic agreement. The chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi and Haryana Yogi Adityanath, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Bhajanlal Sharma, Rekha Gupta and Nayab Singh Saini signed the agreement in the

Pulwama, Sep 15:Surrounded by private educational institutes, a government school in New Colony area of south Kashmirs Pulwama district stands out. PM Shri Government Middle School Pulwama has attracted about 300 students, drawing children from different parts of the town despite competition from several private schools in the neighbourhood. Parents say the quality of teaching is one of the main reasons they prefer the government school over private alternatives. The quality of education has enc

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) is advising farmers and agricultural stakeholders to remain vigilant against the re-emergence of the highly invasive foreign weed Parthenium hysterophorus L., which was recently spotted by university scientists in an agricultural field in Srinagar. The advisory calls on farmers and agricultural stakeholders across the Valley to prioritise early detection and caution of the species to prevent it from establish

Shopian, Sep 15: DobiKoul, GamlachiKoul and the gurgling Sangloo stream, which flow through the heart of south Kashmirs Shopian town, are slowly losing their character as garbage, encroachments and unplanned development eat into their channels. The streams, once a prominent part of the townscape, have been reduced in several stretches to narrow watercourses resembling drains, residents said, raising concerns over their ecological health as well as their utility during emergencies. DobiKoul and G

Chennai, Sep 15: Director of Dakshina Chitra Heritage Museum Sharath Nambiar has assured all possible assistance and guidance if the museums unique heritage conservation model is replicated in J&K. Interacting with a group of Kashmir-based journalists visiting Chennai as part of a PIB Srinagar tour, Nambiar said every region, including J&K, should have such a facility as it can help preserve traditional heritage and culture while also generating employment opportunities and promoting tourism. He

Srinagar, Sep 15:A wave of protests by trained healthcare workers and trainees has unfolded in quick succession in J&K. The spree is exposing a sense of grievance among those who have invested years in rigorous professional education yet believe they are receiving a raw deal professionally. The chronic disease of unemployment and underemployment afflicting the job sector for decades here is now spilling over across the spectrum. MBBS and BDS interns in J&K who receive Rs 12,300 a month get one o

Chennai, Sep 15: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has expressed its willingness to assist the Jammu and Kashmir government in using blockchain technology to establish the authenticity of local products and help curb adulteration and counterfeiting. Director IIT Madras Prof V Kamakoti said the institute has recently signed an MoU with the Uttar Pradesh Government for an initiative based on blockchain technology, under which a QR code can be generated for products to establish their aut

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the guest house of The Institution of Engineers (India) (IEI), IEI GHAR, at Church Lane, Sonwar, here on the occasion of the 59th Engineers Day. Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, MLA Lal Chowk Sheikh Ahsan Ahmed (Pardesi), Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation Faz Lul Haseeb, Chairman, IEI J&K State Centre, Er. Ferdous Ahad Bhat, Honorary Secretary, IEI J&K State Centre, Irfan Ahmad Reshi, members of the Executive Committee of IE

Srinagar, Sep 15:After a gap of more than two years, the MutahidaMajlis-e-Ulema Jammu & Kashmir (MMU) on Tuesday held a major Ulema conference in Srinagar after receiving permission from the authorities, bringing together more than 70 Ulema and Mashaikh from different parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to deliberate on pressing religious, moral and social issues confronting society. The One-Day Ulema Meet and Seerat Conference, held under the chairmanship of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, saw participa

Ending nearly six years of fully free UPI payments, the government on Tuesday introduced a 0.4 per cent fee on transfers worth more than Rs 2,000 made to merchants through the platform from October 15 while explicitly ring-fencing everyday person-to-person transactions as well as small payments from any charge. Customers will not be required to pay any charge when making such payments through UPI, the finance ministry said in a statement, adding, MDR is a charge within the merchant payment ecosy