Greater Kashmir

Leh, Oct 30: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk said the protest against the new liquor policy in Ladakh was suspended after the administration agreed to all demands and sought a week's time to formalise the agreement. Women-led protests began last week in Ladakh, driven by a newly introduced liquor policy, demanding a complete rollback of the policy and for Ladakh to be declared a dry Union territory. Ladakh women leaders suspend their protest against liquor. After the UT administration agreed to

In the heart of Ishber, Nishat, Srinagar, Umar Kumar is keeping the age-old tradition of pottery alive by crafting traditional earthen diyas with his hands. With simple tools and years of experience, he carefully shapes clay into beautiful lamps, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Kashmir. As the festive season approaches, these handmade diyas remind us of the beauty of traditional craftsmanship and the importance of preserving our age-old art. Despite changing times and modern alternative

Shopian, Oct 30: Police in south Kashmirs Shopian district have arrested 10 people for allegedly raising funds to finance militant activities linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and The Resistance Front (TRF), a police statement said on Friday. The arrests followed an investigation into suspected financial networks linked to militant activities. Police analysed suspicious online transactions conducted through various payment platforms and traced money trails across multiple layers, the statement sai

Srinagar, Oct 30: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Waheed ur Rehman Para on Friday flagged a potential revenue loss of Rs 1,000 crore to Jammu and Kashmir after the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh struck down provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Water Resources (Regulation and Management) Act, 2010, relating to water usage charges on hydropower projects. Reacting to the court ruling, Para said the High Court had quashed the demand notices dating back to 2010, raising questions ove

Dubai, Oct 26: The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthi rebels said Monday it has degraded their ability to strike targets inside the kingdom after destroying tunnels used to store ballistic missiles and missile launchers. In Israel, the country's defence minister strongly denied that the military has clashed with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his reported instructions for an action against Iran ahead of national elections on Tuesday. Here is the latest news from the Middle East

Jammu, Oct 26: The BJP on Monday staged a protest at Dogra Chowk here, alleging indecent and offensive remarks by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's late father. In response to a comment at a Patna event on Sunday, Kharge reportedly said, Modi ka baap bhi jayega (Modi's father will also go), triggering a sharp reaction from senior BJP leaders, who accused the Congress of resorting to personal attacks against the prime minister and his family. Union Home

Centre extends defence secretary's tenure by one year New Delhi, Oct 24: The Centre has extended the tenure of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh by one year, till October 31, 2027, according to an official order issued on Saturday. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the extension of Singh, a 1989-batch IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, beyond his scheduled tenure ending on October 31, 2026. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved extension in the service of

Jammu, Oct 24: As part of heightened security measures and to assess readiness, security forces in Jammu on Saturday conducted a search operation in a Jammu jail, launched an anti-tunnelling exercise near the International Border (IB) in Samba, and carried out mock drills at a railway station and CRPF camp. Officials said a joint search operation was conducted at District Jail Amphalla by jail staff, CRPF and police around 10 am. They said no suspicious or objectionable material was found inside

New Delhi, Oct 24: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the Prime Ministers Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated the world's first- of -its-kind 'Air Pollution Analysis' facility for Delhi NCR. Known as 'Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory ' (AATAL), it is also equipped to iden

Washington, Oct 24: Indias Operation Sindoor has featured in election rallies for the US midterm elections, with President Donald Trump once again claiming to have stopped two nuclear-armed neighbours from going to war by threatening them with steep tariffs. India launched Operation Sindoor in May 2025, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK) following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed several lives. Addressing an election

Bandipora, Oct 22: A late-night operation to evict the District Drug De-addiction Centre and an adjacent old age home in north Kashmirs Bandipora has drawn sharp criticism. Medical staff have accused authorities of acting like thieves, while officials cite property disputes and unpaid rent. Both facilities are operated by a local non-governmental organisation funded by the central Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, functioning locally under the Social Welfare Department. However, the pr

Srinagar, Oct 22: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday criticised the Centre over an eviction notice to a century-old mosque near the prime minister's residence, and accused the government of having a latant disregard for the religious sentiments of the country's Muslim community. Authorities have served an eviction notice to the Race Course Mosque, which is located in close proximity to the prime minister's residence in the national capital, and disconnected its water and electricity supply. V

Jammu, Oct 19: The Northern Railway has invited tenders for setting up two warehouses near Anantnag and Pampore railway stations in Kashmir to boost trade, improve storage facilities and facilitate faster transportation of local produce to major markets, officials said. With these, Jammu and Kashmir will have three such warehouses, including one at Bari Brahmana on the outskirts of Jammu city, they said. The Jammu railway division has invited private investors to develop and operate the faciliti

Srinagar, Oct 19: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau on Monday filed a chargesheet against public servant (MTS) working in postal department for demanding and accepting illegal gratification in lieu of release of subsidy component of a loan case availed by complainant under PMEGP scheme. Officials said that a complaint was received at P/S ACB Baramulla against Mudasir Ahmad, Postal Assistant, posted at sub post office Bandipora for demanding illegal gratification, for release of subsidy co

New Delhi, Oct 19: Poland Prime Minister Donald Tusk will visit India from October 21 to 23 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the two leaders set to review bilateral ties and discuss regional and global issues of mutual interest, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday. Tusk shall be accompanied by Andrzej Domanski, Minister of Finance & Economy and a large business delegation. This would be PM Tusks second visit to India in his capacity as the Prime Minister

Srinagar, Oct 19: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday arrested 05 drug peddlers in Awantipora & Anantnag and recovered contraband substances from their possession. A police spokesperson said that in Awantipora, a police party of Police Post Toll Plaza during naka checking at K. Koot Crossing intercepted a suspicious person. During his search, approximately 67 grams of a charas like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Jabber son of Sabir, resident of Mohalla Gaya

Jammu, Oct 19: Jammu Divisional Commissioner Vikas Kundal on Monday flagged off the Jammu-Basohli Bike Ride from the Tawi River Front here, marking the start of the three-day Basohli Utsav aimed at promoting the regions cultural heritage, scenic beauty and tourism potential, while advocating a drug-free society. Around 30 bikers carrying the national flag were participating in the ride, with more riders expected to join the convoy en route, an official spokesperson said. The bike ride is among t

Srinagar, Oct 19: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to intervene for the revival and strengthening of Jammu and Kashmirs cultural sector, seeking dedicated funding for local programming on Doordarshan and Akashvani, particularly DD Kashir. In a letter to Shah, Mehbooba called for sustained institutional support for the regions artists, musicians, writers, filmmakers and other cultural practitioners, stressing the need to preserve Jamm

Srinagar, Oct 19: The body of a labourer from Kokernag who had been missing for several days was found dead in Punjab and has reached his home, officials said on Monday. Officials told GNS that a missing report was lodged on September 26 regarding Aijaz Ahmad Dar, son of Abdul Majeed Dar, resident of Darpora, Hallpora, Gadool Kokernag, aged 28-29 years, who had left home for labour work. According to the family, Dar had first gone to Srinagar about 20 days ago and stayed there for around 10 days

The consumers of areas served by F#2 of Buchwara Receiving Station have expressed their sincere gratitude to the Power Development Department (PDD) for the concerted efforts that have brought the feeder closer to 247 power supply, with only the stipulated minimal curtailment of 30 minutes. The achievement follows the collective commitment and coordinated efforts of the field engineers and staff of KPDCL, under the guidance of the concerned, and Executive Engineer, Er. Syed Abrar Hussain and Assi

Leh, Oct 15: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena hailed the Centre's initiatives on Thursday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated five development projects in Ladakh, including airport infrastructure and strategic road connectivity, worth around Rs 3,350 crore. Saxena said the region has seen a major transformation in infrastructure and living standards under the Prime Minister's leadership since it became a Union Territory in 2019. Saxena said, Five new infrastructure pro

Peshawar, Oct 15: At least 28 children and a teacher were killed and more than 40 people injured when the roof of a private school collapsed in Peshawar, the capital of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on Thursday, police said. The incident occurred in Dir Colony in the inner city area, Peshawar Capital City Police chief Mian Saeed said. The owner of the school has been arrested, he said. According to Lady Reading Hospital spokesperson Muhammad Asim, 28 students, including six girls, and

New Delhi, Oct 15: The Supreme Court on Thursday held that Hindus belonging to backward classes cannot claim quota benefits of that category after converting to Islam, saying backwardness suffered in the antecedent social order can't be carried forward. The court also said that a person professing a religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism cannot be believed to be a member of a scheduled caste. A bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Shree Chandrashekhar dismissed the Tamil Nadu

New Delhi, Oct 11: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were under preventive arrest following their detention at the Delhi airport ahead of the Jantar Mantar protest, but were later released after being produced before the executive magistrate on Sunday. They were released on condition that they would not reach peace for a year, CJP legal affairs head Ratna Singh said. Earlier on Sunday morning, police said that the CJP leaders were put under preven

Srinagar, Oct 10: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Srinagar Bench, has directed the Jammu and Kashmir government to examine the regularisation claims of 12 Rehbar-e-Janglaat employees in accordance with its existing policy and relevant government orders, and issue a reasoned decision, preferably within eight weeks. The direction comes as a significant development for the employees, who completed five years of service in 2022 but have been awaiting regularisation under the government's

New Delhi, Oct 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called for a future-ready education system that prepares children for life beyond examinations, equipping them with critical thinking, digital literacy, adaptability and a strong sense of responsibility. The Chief Minister was addressing the School Leader of the Year 2026 Summit & Awards in New Delhi, which brought together leading educators, school principals and institutional heads to celebrate excellence, innovation and leadership in K-12

Srinagar, Oct 10: In a major breakthrough, Sopore Police recovered a huge cache of arms, ammunition and explosives from the forest area of Mukaam Cherhar under the jurisdiction of Police Station Bomai. In a statement issued, the police said acting on specific intelligence inputs generated by Sopore Police, a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched in the forest area. During searches, a blue coloured barrel and a bag were found concealed beneath a large boulder. The Bomb Disposal Squad (B

Kyiv, Oct 10: Russian strikes killed at least 12 people in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday, a day after US President Donald Trump announced a deal to buy Russian diesel that Kyiv warned would help bankroll Moscow's war in Ukraine. Three children were among those killed when Russian aerial bombs hit residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia, Zelenskyy said Saturday. At least 14 people were wounded in the attack. Russia and Ukraine are locked in a l

Srinagar, Oct 10: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has expressed deep anguish and strong resentment over the apprehensions voiced by the Group of Concerned Citizens (GCC) regarding the recently enacted Jammu and Kashmir Ease of Doing Business Act, 2026, describing its observations as misleading, speculative and detached from the harsh realities endured by the industrial fraternity for decades. In a statement, FCIK said it was particularly disturbing that some former senior

Srinagar, Oct 10: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will launch district-level protests against the National Conference-led government in Jammu and Kashmir, accusing it of ignoring the concerns of poor and disadvantaged sections of society. Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma said the party had decided to take the issues to the streets after discussing them at a meeting of its district presidents and district general secretaries. The BJP's responsibility in Jammu and Kashmir is that of the oppositi

New Delhi, Oct 10: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the participants of the second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur on October 10, 2026. Hosted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) from 26 September to 12 October 2026, the multinational air exercise brought together air forces from seven Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs) including Australia, Bangladesh, France, Germany, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America along with 32 observer

Baramulla, Oct 10: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Baramulla Gurinderpal Singh on Saturday urged people to approach the police with their grievances and provide direct feedback on the functioning of officers, saying public cooperation and accountability within the force were essential for improving policing. Addressing media persons in Pattan regarding several theft cases solved by Baramulla Police, SSP Baramulla said the police were committed to resolving public grievances and would make

Dubai, Oct 10: It's been a year since a ceasefire deal brokered by US President Donald Trump and Arab allies promised to end the war in Gaza, and Israel is still launching deadly strikes on the devastated territory. The agreement halted major military operations, freed all remaining hostages and increased humanitarian access. But it has failed to deliver on promises of a new Palestinian administration aided by international forces, the disarmament of Hamas and an end to Israel's control over mor

Mendhar, Oct 10: Five landmines were detected and safely destroyed by the Army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday. While two landmines were detected by an Army patrol party near the border fence in Basoni top area on Saturday morning, three others had been found in the same area the previous day, the officials said. They said the explosives were subsequently destroyed through controlled explosions by the Bomb Disposal Squad of the