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Srinagar, Aug 5: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Wednesday chaired the 18th Union Territory-level meeting of the Narcotics Coordination (NCORD) Committee and reviewed Jammu and Kashmir's anti-narcotics strategy, laying emphasis on stringent enforcement of the NDPS Act, effective prosecution of offenders, disruption of organised drug networks, regulation of pharmaceutical drugs and expansion of treatment and rehabilitation facilities across the Union Territory. The meeting was attended by Directo

Rajouri, August 5 : Extensive damage to agricultural land and standing crops has been reported from Mehra village in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district after fresh flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall swept through the area, leaving several farming families facing severe losses. A local farmer from Mehra village said that the latest flash flood has increased the destruction caused by the July 19 floods, washing away fertile agricultural land that sustained dozens of families. Speaking to A

Srinagar, Aug 4: Jammu and Kashmir has once again emerged as a major sporting and tourism destination as the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department, organised the prestigious JK Open 2026 at the scenic Royal Springs Golf Course in Srinagar. The tournament has attracted nearly 130 professional golfers from different parts of the country, including around 20 international players, making it one of the biggest golfing events hosted in

Srinagar, Aug 4: Mixed martial arts fighter Owais Yaqoob received a grand welcome in his hometown of Pulwama after securing a dominant victory at BRAVE CF 107, with hundreds of supporters gathering to celebrate his latest international success. Speaking after his return to Kashmir, Owais thanked his supporters and said the reception strengthened his resolve to work even harder. I am grateful for the love and support I have received. This victory is special, but I remain focused on improving my s

Shopian, Aug 4: A minor girl was injured after being attacked by a leopard in Dragad village of Shopian district on Tuesday. Officials told GNS that the girl, identified as Zanab, daughter of Aafiq Ahmad Thoker, resident of Dragad, was attacked by a wild leopard. She sustained injuries in the attack and was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Her condition is stated to be stable. Following the incident, locals have urged the Wildlife Department to take necessary measures to p

Srinagar, Aug 04 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said Jammu and Kashmir must reclaim its position as one of India's premier golf destinations and shared a series of measures to revive the sector, including making the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) tournament an annual event, establishing a golf academy and strengthening sports infrastructure across the Union Territory. Speaking to reporters after inaugurating the J&K Open 2026 in Srinagar, CM Omar, per news agencyKashmir News O

Poonch, Aug 4 : The dead body of a woman was recovered on Tuesday from Mandi area of Poonch district, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Sarwara Begum, wife of Mukhtar Ahmad and a resident of Dana Gagdyan in Mandi area of Poonch district. Officials told GNS that the family had informed police on Monday that Sarwara Begum had left home but did not return. Following this, police along with locals launched a search operation. During the search, her body was recovered today from the

Washington DC , August 4 : US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said that Iran has been given a last chance to reach an agreement, claiming that Washington paused a planned military strike after receiving requests from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, and Iran to pursue diplomacy instead. Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office after signing an Executive Order establishing the first-ever Presidential Military Spouse Commission, Trump asserted that the United Stat

Kashmir is witnessing a new phase of tourism development. For decades, destinations such as Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg have attracted visitors from across the country and abroad. Today, several lesser-known valleys, alpine meadows, forests, lakes and mountain landscapes are also emerging on the tourism map. Improved road connectivity, ropeway projects, eco-tourism initiatives, adventure tourism, homestays and better public infrastructure are opening these pristine areas to visitors. The Gove

Srinagar, Aug 3: Chief Ministers Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani on Monday said the party would continue its struggle for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmirs statehood, asserting that the promises made by the Centre are yet to be fulfilled. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a Social Welfare Department awareness programme in Baramulla, Wani said the party recently held a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to remind the Centre of its commitment to restore statehood. We will continue to agit

Srinagar, Aug. 3: Cabinet minister for Education, Health & Medical Education and Social Welfare in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir Sakina Itoo has congratulated mixed martial artist Owais Yaqoob and cricketer Auqib Nabi for their outstanding achievements on the international and national sporting stage. In a post on X, the minister hailed Owais Yaqoob for his spectacular victory at BRAVE CF 107 in Bulgaria, where he defeated an unbeaten two-time IMMAF World Champion in an impressive dis

Srinagar, Aug 3: Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Aquib Nabi has earned his maiden call up to the Indian Test team after being named as the replacement for injured pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming two match World Test Championship 2027 series against Sri Lanka. Bumrah has been ruled out after failing to recover fully from a knee injury. The uncapped pacer has been rewarded for his impressive performances in domestic cricket, where he consistently emerged as one of the leading wicket t

Srinagar, Aug 2: BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ghulam Ali Khatana on Sunday hailed India's progress in clean energy and sustainable infrastructure, saying the country has emerged as a global leader in green growth under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a statement, Khatana said the inauguration of India's first indigenously built hydrogen-powered train marked a major milestone in the country's transition towards clean mobility and its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. He also

New Delhi [India], August 2 : Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' today through video conferencing. The initiative aims to inspire youth to stay away from substance abuse and encourage them to become ambassadors of positive social change in their communities The launch will mark the beginning of a 100-week nationwide Jan Bhagidari campaign against substance abuse. Under this campaign, weekly activities will be organised every Sund

Srinagar, Aug 1: In a major step towards integrating clean energy with agriculture, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) has announced the establishment of a 50-kW agrivoltaics (AgriPV) research pilot at its Shalimar Campus in collaboration with the Centre for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP). The project aims to evaluate crop performance, energy efficiency, economic viability and farmer adoption of agrivoltaics under Kashmir's u

New Delhi [India], August 2 : An earthquake of magnitude 2.9 jolted Delhi's North District in the early hours of Sunday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at 04:14:01 am IST at a depth of 8 km, with its epicentre located at latitude 28.721 N and longitude 76.957 E. Sharing the details in a post on X, the NCS said that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 8 kilometres. EQ of M: 2.9, On: 02/08/2026 04:14:01 IST, Lat: 28.721 N, Long: 76.957 E, Depth: 8

Srinagar, Aug 01: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday strongly condemned the dastardly killing of two labourers in Kulgam and announced an ex-gratia relief of Rs 10 lakh each from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF) for the next of kin of the deceased. The Chief Minister expressed profound grief over the loss of innocent lives and said the assistance would be in addition to the Rs 6 lakh immediate relief being provided by the District Administration. He also conveyed his heartfelt condo

Srinagar , August 1 : Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti said that there were two Generation Zs in India - those with inherited opportunities and others in Kashmir with inherited curfews and trauma. Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video on X, where he is talking about forgiving the students who used profanity against him during the Jantar Mantar protest, Mufti argued that Kashmiri youth don't need sympathy or charity, but equal opportunity. Hon'ble PM @narendramodi,

Srinagar, Aug 1: National Conference president and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Saturday called for a fair and transparent investigation into the killing of two non-local labourers in Kulgam, questioning why such attacks occur whenever the demand for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood is raised. Speaking to reporters after meeting the bereaved families as per news agency Kashmir News Servce (KNS), Abdullah described the incident as unfortunate and said the truth behind

Poonch, July 31: The critical 132 KV electricity grid supply has been safely restored in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district after ten consecutive days of disruption caused by severe flash floods and continuous heavy rainfall. The power supply had been affected after heavy rains caused massive damage to the Power Development Department's (PDD) infrastructure. A major loss occurred between Rajouri and Thanna Mandi, where two or three towers were washed away; this disrupted the power supply for th

Ganderbal, July 30 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that a single protest cannot bring results and that repeated efforts andare required to make the demand heard. Speaking with reporters in Ganderbal, CM Omar, per news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), said they took the protest to Delhi knowing that they would not get anything from the first one. A promise made to Jammu and Kashmir regarding statehood remains unfulfilled, he said. He said the National Conference did not wait for

New Delhi , July 30: People's Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday urged the Pakistan government to be more humane, expressing deep anguish over the escalating Rawalkot-PoJK violence and heavy-handed response against civilian demonstrators across the Line of Control (LoC). In an X post, Mufti denounced the suppression, stating that peaceful voices are being met with bullets instead of hearing legitimate grievances. The visuals emerging from across the LoC in the other part

Rajouri , July 29 : Recent flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district caused major damage to the local power and water infrastructure in the region, resulting in the entry of water into houses in the region, government officials said on Wednesday. According to Executive Engineer, Jal Shakti Department, Rajouri, Zulafqar Ali, water supply sources including dug wells, pump wells, and borewells suffered extensive damage due to the flash floods in the area. The Jal Shakti Department offici

Washington DC [US], July 28 : US President Donald Trump on Tuesday again warned of further military action against Iran, saying he could target key infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, if Tehran fails to reach a deal with Washington. In an interview with Fox News, Trump said that if Iran does not agree to a deal, the US could resume military operations and finish the job. If they don't make a deal, then I go back, and I finish the job. But that's going to take them forever to rebu

Srinagar, July 28 : National Conference chief spokesperson and Zadibal MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Tuesday accused PDP president Mehbooba Mufti of attempting to deflect criticism over her recent remarks by hrowing her own MLA under the bus, and demanded an unconditional apology from her to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. In a post on X, Sadiq, per news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), alleged that Mehbooba Mufti initially sought to shift responsibility for the controversy to PDP leader and MLA Wahee

Srinagar, July 26: In a world where sporting glory is often measured by medals and podium finishes, a 10-year-old girl from Srinagar reminded everyone that the greatest triumphs are won through compassion. The first-ever Blind Cross Country Run in Kashmir witnessed an unforgettable moment as Maham Khan, a Class V student from Qamarwari, chose to run not for personal achievement but to become the guiding light for a partially visually impaired participant, helping her complete the race and secur

Sangam (Anantnag), Jul 27: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday assured Kashmir's cricket bat manufacturing industry of the government's support, saying the concerns raised by manufacturers over raw material, power supply, worker safety and infrastructure would be addressed. The Chief Minister visited the Hallamulla Industrial Estate in Sangam, where he met members of the Cricket Bat Manufacturers Association. He was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, who holds the Indust

Every spring, the orchards of Kashmir produce fruits and crops that are cherished across India and beyond. From crisp apples and succulent cherries to the world's finest saffron, walnuts, almonds, and honey, the region possesses an agricultural legacy that few places can rival. However, despite consumers seeking authentic and premium products from Kashmir, youngsters in the Himalayan valley are slowly turning away from agriculture in search of opportunities elsewhere. There remains a critical qu

Srinagar, 27 Jul: Srinagar, July 27: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Additional General Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan on Monday said the party will continue its peaceful democratic movement until the Centre fulfils its commitment to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing party leaders and office-bearers at the NC headquarters, Ramzan said restoration of Jammu and Kashmirs special constitutional position and statehood were closely linked, describi

Jammu, July 27 : The JammuSrinagar National Highway NH-44 has been blocked at Dewal in Udhampur due to a landslide, an official said. Officials told GNS that restoration work is currently going on at the site. In view of the risk of further landslides and shooting stones, commuters have been advised to avoid travelling on the highway until the road is declared safe and clear for traffic. The public has also been urged not to pay heed to rumors and to check the latest road status from the J&K Tra

Budgam: Senior BJP leader Ravinder Raina on Sunday visited the residence of slain Jammu and Kashmir Police Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi at Lalpora village in Budgam district to offer his condolences to the bereaved family. Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi was killed in the recent terror attack in Anantnag while performing security duties for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra. Speaking to reporters after meeting the family, Raina paid tribute to the fallen policeman, describing him as a dedicated offi

Tehran [Iran], July 26 : Iran said its Army is fully prepared for all scenarios and has strengthened the air defence capabilities ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States, according to Iranian media. As reported by ISNA news agency, Iran Army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia said that the US had failed to achieve its objectives during the conflict and suggested Washington was reassessing its strategy, with the claim that it is allegedly under Israeli influen

Few fruits have shaped the destiny of a region the way the apple has shaped Kashmir's. For decades, orchards stretching across the Valley have sustained an entire economy, providing employment, income and identity to hundreds of thousands of families. Yet this very success has bred a vulnerability of its own. A warming climate, shrinking and increasingly degraded land, rising input and labour costs and a market that swings between glut and scarcity have all combined to remind growers and planner

New Delhi, July 25: Cockroach Janata Party on Saturday announced that it has withdrawn the 37-day-long agitation at Jantar Mantar in good faith after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stepped down from the Council of Ministers and the outfit received assurance on other demands from the government. Addressing a press conference at the Constitution Club in the national capital, CJP's Chief Spokesperson Saurav Das said, Cockroach Janta Party declares that we withdraw the agitation in good faith

New Delhi, July 25: Following weeks of relentless nationwide protests and a gruelling 26-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The move came as a response to growing unrest over examination irregularities and paper leak allegations, particularly surrounding the NEET-UG exams. Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who spearheaded the hunger strike alongside the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and student groups,

Bishkek, July 25: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed that Tehran will refuse to cave to American pressure or intimidation, asserting that the country will not submit to coercion or force. According to a report by Press TV, while speaking to journalists following a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, Araghchi addressed discussions regarding diplomatic channels. Asked about bilateral exchanges on the sideli

Srinagar, July 24: Director, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, Dr. Bhuvnesh Pratap Singh on Friday visited Greenovator Incubation Foundation (GIF), the Inclusive Technology Business Incubator hosted at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar to review its startup ecosystem, interact with entrepreneurs, and assess ongoing efforts to promote innovation and technology-led entrepreneurship in Jammu and

Drass, July 24: The three-day commemorative events marking the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas commenced on Friday at the War Memorial in Drass amid elaborate security arrangements, with the Indian Army and civil administration putting in place extensive measures ahead of the main ceremony on July 26. The annual event, which pays tribute to the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during the 1999 Kargil War, witnesses the participation of senior Army commanders, war veterans, families of martyr

MAHIMA KATAL The IndiaUnited Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which came into force on July 15, has been hailed by both governments as a landmark in bilateral relations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described it as a significant moment that would deepen economic ties, while UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer earlier called it the beginning of a new era for trade and the economy. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has projected the agreement as transformational, highlight

Budgam, July 23: Delegations of the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday visited the residence of police head constable Ashiq Hussain, who was killed in a terror attack in Anantnag district, and offered condolences to his bereaved family at Lalpora in Beerwah. The leaders also visited the flood-affected areas of Beerwah and urged the government to provide immediate rehabilitation and adequate compensation to shopkeepers whose businesses and commercial esta

ENGLISH WITH INDIAN WINGS There was a time when many children entered an English classroom with quiet fear. They are worried about making mistakes. They feared speaking in front of others. They believed that English belonged only to books, examinations, or a few people who spoke it well. For many learners, the language became a wall rather than a bridge. Today, India stands at the edge of a different journey. Across the country, schools are slowly changing the way they think about English. The q

Srinagar Jul 22: The Centre of Central Asian Studies (CCAS), University of Kashmir (KU), commenced a two-day national seminar on The Political Dimensions of India's Foreign Policy: State, Society and Cultural-Economic Relations with Central Asia in collaboration with Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR-NWRC) at the Main Campus. The seminar aims to examine the changing dynamics of India's engagement with Central Asia by exploring the social, cultural and economic dimensions of these