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Kulgam, Nov 13: A 25-year-old man was killed while three others were injured after a school bus collided with a motorcycle at Danew Kandi Marg in Damhal Hanjipora area of South Kashmirs Kulgam district on Friday. An official said that a school bus bearing registration number JK18D-9296, collided with a motorcycle JK18B-0190 at Danew Kandi Marg, leaving four persons travelling on the two-wheeler injured. He said the injured were shifted to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Damhal Hanjipora for treatmen

Srinagar, Nov 12: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed a two-day National Seminar on Revival, Preservation and Sustainability of Cultural Heritage of Kashmir, organised by Kakini Building Humanity. The event was also graced by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, through virtual mode. Congratulating the organisers, scholars, administrators, artists, ex-servicemen, military officers and citizens participating in the seminar, the Lieutenant Governor said

Srinagar, Nov 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department is gearing up for the winter tourism season, with preparations having reached their final stage and a series of winter sports events planned to attract more visitors to the Valley. Director Tourism Syed Qamar Sajjad said the department was ready to organise events and activities during the winter season, particularly around the New Year, to proDrag lift at Gulmarg to be fully functional this season, says Director Tourismmote Kashmir as a

New Delhi, Nov 12: The 12th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and South Africa was held in Pretoria on 11 November 2026. The Indian delegation was led by Mr. Janesh Kain, Joint Secretary (East & Southern Africa), Ministry of External Affairs and the South African delegation was led by Ambassador David Malcomson, Acting Deputy Director General, Directorate of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO). In a press statement, The Minbistry of Foreign Affairs said, Durin

Bandipora, Nov 12: The Bandipora-Gurez road was closed to traffic on Thursday following continuous snowfall that blocked the route to the north Kashmir valley in Bandipora district. The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Gurez confirmed that the road was closed amid moderate snowfall across Razdan Pass, which connects Gurez valley with the rest of the district. An Officer Commanding (OC) of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) said snowfall had continued since morning and machinery had been deployed

New Delhi, Nov 12: The One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) scheme has recorded over 233 crore inter-state and intra-state portability transactions since its inception, distributing more than 614 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of foodgrains, according to information shared by the Department of Food and Public Distribution on Thursday. Launched in 2019, ONORC is a major reform of the Public Distribution System (PDS), enabling beneficiaries covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) to access the

Srinagar, Nov 12: Dr Kewal Krishan Pandita, has been appointed as Medical Superintendent of AIIMS Awantipora on deputation for a period of three years. Prior to his new assignment, Dr Pandita was serving as a faculty at AIIMS Bhopal. He has a longstanding association with the healthcare system of Jammu and Kashmir as he also served as MD in Hospital Administration (2007) SKIMS Soura

Cairo, Nov 12: An Israeli airstrike targeting the Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza killed six people and wounded at least a dozen more, Gaza's Health Ministry said. The strike was carried out early Thursday, according to the Israeli military, which said it struck a senior Hamas terrorist and other militants, without providing evidence.

Jammu, Nov 12: A suspected Pakistani drone was recovered from an agricultural field near the International Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said. The drone, identified as a DJI Matrice 300 RTK, was recovered from Border Outpost Lalfamkima about 800 metres from the IB during a search operation by the Border Security Force (BSF), the officials said. However, they said no payload was found attached to the drone at the time of its recovery.The drone was sent to th

Shopian, Nov 12: Shopian town in south Kashmir has secured the third rank nationally in the Clean Himalayan City category under the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26, bringing recognition to the towns cleanliness and waste-management efforts. The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. Deputy Commissioner Shopian Charandeep Singh and Municipal Council Chief Executive Officer Suhail Malik received the award on behalf of the town. For reside

Kishtwar, Nov 12: The bullet-riddled bodies of two Special Police Officers (SPOs) who had gone missing in Kishtwar district have been recovered, officials said on Thursday. Officials said that the deceased have been identified as SPO Rashpal Kumar, Belt No. 65, Age 45 years and SPO Bobby Chand, Belt No. 920, Age 57 years. Both were residents of Kiyar Dachhan and were posted with SOG Kiyar Sector Dachhan, District Kishtwar. The duo had gone untraceable on November 10 after they were detailed for

Srinagar, Nov 11:Air Quality Index (AQI) readings compiled by Airleaf have turned into an India-Pakistan race. Cities in India and Pakistan overwhelmingly fill the list of the worlds most polluted urban centres as per the rankings released on 10 November 2026. This is perhaps the starkest picture of a regional air quality crisis faced by the subcontinent. The entire top 50 polluted cities are either in India or Pakistan. Qadirpur Ran in Pakistan recorded the highest reading at an extreme AQI of

Reasi, Nov 11:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the developmental scenario of Reasi district, taking stock of the progress of ongoing projects, fund utilisation, and delivery of essential public services. He directed officers to accelerate the pace of expenditure, remove implementation bottlenecks and ensure timely completion of projects to maximise the benefits of developmental schemes. On the occasion, the Chief Minister laid e-foundatio

Srinagar, Nov 11:Kashmirs traditional Wazas have decided not to serve Wazwan at weddings and other functions beyond 10 pm, drawing a firm line against what they describe as increasingly late-night wedding schedules and the inhuman working conditions faced by chefs and their assistants. The decision was taken unanimously at a meeting of the Kashmir Waza Association held at a marriage hall in the Rajouri Kadal area of Srinagar on Wednesday. Members said Wazas and their workers were routinely made

Srinagar, Nov 11:Jammu and Kashmir Bank's newly introduced RAHAT Special One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme has provided a settlement window to eligible stressed borrowers with principal outstanding of up to Rs 5 crore. However, the exclusion of larger accounts has left another section of the business community seeking a comprehensive debt-resolution mechanism, with borrowers arguing that they too should be allowed to clear their legacy liabilities. The scheme, which came into effect on November 5

Kulgam, Nov 11:Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Wednesday proposed setting up a Veshow Archive to preserve Kashmirs oral history, folk tales and poetry, besides establishing mobile libraries and writers residencies to take the regions literary heritage to a wider audience. Unveiling a five-point agenda while inaugurating the three-day Veshow Festival at Government Degree College Kulgam, Sinha called for turning the event into a cultural movement and positioning Jammu and Kashmir as a nati

Srinagar, Nov 11:Ruwa Altaf Shah, the granddaughter of late Hurriyat Conference Chairman Syed Ali Geelani, is in talks with the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) about entering mainstream politics. Talking to Greater Kashmir, PDP leader and legislator from Pulwama, Waheed-ur-Rehman Para said, As of today, she has not joined PDP, but yes, we are in discussion with Ruwa and Mehbooba (Mufti) Ji has already invited her to join the party. Para said that the PDP chief had been in touch with Ru

Srinagar, Nov 11:Security was significantly tightened across Srinagar and other parts of the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday following a terror attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) checkpoint in Kulgam district that left three personnel injured. Police and security forces established additional checkpoints at key junctions in the summer capital, stepped up frisking of commuters and vehicle checking, and deployed extra personnel along with armoured vehicles at sensitive points as a precaut

Jammu, Nov 11: Two Special Police Officers (SPOs) were reported missing from the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Wednesday, officials said. The SPOs -- Rashpal Kumar and Babi Chand -- are posted with the Special Operations Group (SOG) of local police. They were reported missing from the remote Dachhan-Marwah belt of the hill district, they said. According to the officials, a massive search operation has been launched in the area to trace the missing SPOs.

Kulgam, Nov 11: Kulgam Police on Wednesday dismissed social media reports claiming that an Avengers motorcycle bearing registration number JK18A-5431 was allegedly used by terrorists involved in the firing incident targeting a CRPF party in the district, describing the viral claims as false and contrary to verified facts. According to a police statement, verification established that the motorcycle, registered in the name of Yasir Yousuf, son of Muhammad Yousuf, a resident of Qaimoh, was being u

NHAI Debars Bijwasan User fee collection agency for one month following misbehaviour with road userTaking strict action against the User Fee Collection Agency, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has debarred M/s Riddhi Siddhi Associates from participating in any ongoing or future tenders issued by NHAI for a period of one month and imposed a penalty of Rs.15 lakhs on agency, following misbehaviour by its personnel with road users at Bijwasan Fee Plaza on NH-248BB on 05th November 2026.

Gaza City, Nov 11: An Israeli strike on Wednesday morning killed one person in Gaza City, according to Shifa Hospital, where the body was taken. The Israeli military said it targeted a militant, without providing additional details. Large-scale fighting has slowed since Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire deal in October 2025. However, Israel continues to launch near-daily strikes on the enclave. Israel has killed more than 1,600 Palestinians in Gaza since the deal was reached, according to the

New Delhi, Nov 11: The defence ministry on Wednesday sealed a Rs 498-crore contract with state-run Cochin Shipyard Ltd for efit and re-powering of Indian Navy's guided-missile frigate INS Betwa. Under the contract, INS Betwa, a Brahmaputra-class frigate, will undergo a transformation of its propulsion system involving the replacement of its existing steam-based propulsion with a diesel engine-based propulsion system, according to the ministry. The refit will also include the upgrading of its co

New Delhi, Nov 11: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, approved the development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum through adaptive reuse of the North and South Block complex in Delhi, at an estimated total project cost of Rs 3,230 crore. It is envisaged as a landmark museum showcasing the continuity, diversity and richness of India's rich civilisational heritage through an integrated narrative of its tangible and intangible

New Delhi, Nov 11: The government on Wednesday approved a Rs 62,370 crore subsidy on phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers for the rabi season 2026-27. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Department of Fertilizers' proposal to fix the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Rabi season 2026-27 (from October 2026 to March 31, 2027) on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilisers. The Cabinet has approved Rs 62,370 crore as subsidy for P&K fertilisers, Union In

New Delhi, Nov 11: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the extension of the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU) for five years to March 2031. As of September 2026, more than 60.36 crore loans amounting to Rs 43.34 lakh crore have been sanctioned by lending institutions since the launch of the PM Mudra Scheme. The scheme provides credit guarantee coverage to the lending institutions through National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) against default risk. At the briefi

Srinagar, Nov 11: Suspected terrorists on Wednesday opened fire on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) party in the Akhran area of Mirbazar in south Kashmirs Kulgam district, officials said. A senior police officer said that firing was reported on a CRPF party in the area, adding that the facts surrounding the incident are being ascertained. The officer said that details regarding the circumstances of the firing are still being verified. The status of any possible injuries among CRPF personnel

Pulwama, Nov 11: At least 13 people, including 11 students and two teachers, were injured after a school bus overturned in the Drabgam area of Rajpora in South Kashmirs Pulwama district on Wednesday. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that a school bus met with an accident in Drabgam, leaving 13 people injured, including 11 students and two teachers. He said all the injured were initially shifted to CHC Rajpora, from where some were referred to District Hospital Pulwama

Srinagar, Nov 11: Jammu and Kashmir Agriculture Minister Javid Ahmad Dar on Wednesday acknowledged shortcomings in the implementation of the saffron development mission, saying the government was working on a revival plan under the Jammu and Kashmir Saffron and Integrated Production Programme (JK-SIPP). Admitting that the earlier mission had not been implemented as envisaged, Dar said the government was identifying areas for intervention and consulting senior scientists from the Agriculture Depa

Islamabad, Nov 11: Pakistans incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan was taken to a government hospital for treatment of his eye condition, a media report said on Wednesday. The 74-year-old founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has been incarcerated since 2023 and faces more than 100 cases, including corruption and charges related to inciting violence. He is lodged at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. Khan has been undergoing treatment for his right eye since January this year after he compla

Jammu, Nov 11: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will visit Udhampur and Reasi districts today on Wednesday to conduct a comprehensive review of developmental activities, inaugurate public infrastructure projects, and lay foundation stones for several new works worth 25.00 crore. The Chief Minister will be accompanied by Cabinet Ministers, the Advisor to the Chief Minister, and local MLAs. Senior administrative officers will also participate in the review meetings, as per news agency JKNS. During the

Shopian, Nov 11: Shopian Police arrested seven accused persons in an apple theft case and recovered 83 stolen apple boxes besides seizing three vehicles used in the crime. In a handout to GNS, the police said Police Station Heerpora received a call during evening hours regarding theft of apple boxes from the orchard/shed of Mohd Yousuf Wagay, son of Ab Karim Wagay, resident of Amshipora. Acting swiftly, a police team from Police Station Heerpora swung into action and with the assistance of local

Srinagar, Nov 11: Fresh snowfall was reported from higher reaches of Kashmir on Tuesday, including Sadna Top, Ferkin Top, Machil, Sonamarg, Zojila, Minimarg and Tulail Valley in Gurez, Bandipora. Officials told GNS that the upper reaches received fresh snowfall following the change in weather, while plains received light rain. MeT Srinagar had already issued a detailed weather report in this regard. District administrations in snow-bound areas have also issued advisories as per the prediction is

Ganderbal, Nov 11: Panic among local residents came to an end on Wednesday as wildlife authorities successfully captured a wild bear alive in Gutlibagh area of Ganderbal district in central Kashmir. The operation, which involved hours of careful tracking and coordination, brought relief to villagers in Gutlibagh and adjacent areas who had reported multiple sightings over the preceding days. According to officials from the Wildlife Department, distress calls began pouring in early in the week aft

Poonch, Nov 11: Mughal Road has been temporarily closed for vehicular movement following light rain and light snowfall at Pir Ki Gali area on Wednesday morning. Officials told GNS that the road has been closed as a precautionary measure in view of slippery conditions. DySP Traffic Rajouri-Poonch Range, Ajaz Ahmed Choudhury confirmed to GNS that the road is closed as of now as a precautionary measure. Authorities have advised commuters to avoid travelling on the road till further clearance and to

Jammu, Nov 10: Minister for Agriculture Production, Finance, Mining and Cooperative Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar, today convened a review meeting with senior officers of the Horticulture Department to assess the progress of ongoing projects and evaluate implementation of development schemes aimed at strengthening the horticulture sector in J&K. The meeting was attended by Director Horticulture Jammu, Gul Syed, Director Horticulture Kashmir, Vikas Anand, Managing Director JKHPMC Mohammad Farooq a

Srinagar, Nov 10:In view of the prevailing weather advisory and ahead of the winter season, the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) today launched its Digital Handbook on Winter Preparedness 202627, placing its comprehensive winter action plan for Kashmir Division in the public domain. The initiative, undertaken under the directions of the Minister for Power, J&K, aims to promote transparency, strengthen accountability and facilitate informed public participation in ensuring r

Srinagar, Nov 10:Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Tuesday led a delegation of party leaders to Wagoora to visit the residence of the partys District President for Baramulla and in-charge of the WagooraKreeri constituency, Shabir Ahmad Shah, and extended condolences on the demise of his mother. The deceased, Mohtarma Atiqa Begum, wife of Mahmood Maqbool Shah, passed away on Monday morning. The party leaders, as per a party statement, met Shabir Ahmad Shah and other members of t