Greater Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 6: Srinagar Police on Thursday said they have registered an FIR against PDP leader Iltija Mufti for allegedly assaulting a police officer during a protest held in Srinagar on the eve of the anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370. According to a police statement, the protest, led by PDP president Mehbooba Mufti and Iltija Mufti, was held at S.K. Park on the evening of August 4. Police alleged that during the demonstration, a section of the protesters attempted to violate restr

Jammu, Aug 06: Police have arrested three alleged drug peddlers and unearthed a narcotics supply chain, recovering heroin, electronic weighing machines, cash and mobile phones in Jammu city, officials said on Thursday. The breakthrough came as part of the police's ongoing drive against drug trafficking under the drug-free campaign when a Mahindra Thar was intercepted during routine checking at a traffic naka in Channi Himmat, they said. During the search of the vehicle, police recovered two syri

More than 6.64 crore jobseekers have registered on the National Career Service (NCS) portal since it was launched, while over 10.05 crore job vacancies have been posted on the platform, the government informed Parliament. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha on August 3, Union Labour and Employment Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya said 2.89 crore jobseekers and 17.68 lakh vacancies were active on the portal as of July 15, 2026. The National Career Service portal, developed by the Ministry of Labour

Jammu, Aug 5: Senior cardiologist and social activist Dr Neeraj Sharma has lodged a police complaint against the J&K Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president and the former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti for what he alleged, dishonouring the national flag. In a complaint filed at the Police Station Pacca Danga, Jammu, on Wednesday evening, Dr Neeraj sought action including registration of FIR against the former Chief Minister, invoking the rules under The Prevention of Insults To National Honour

New Delhi, Aug 5:Efforts to resolve the US-Iran standoff have entered a very progressive stage, with draft proposals for a possible agreement now being circulated, according to Qatar's Foreign Ministry, as hopes grow for the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Qatar said there are still no direct negotiations between Washington and Tehran, but diplomatic efforts are advancing through intermediaries. Qatar's Emir also held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump

Punjab Police has busted two Pakistan-based ISI-backed cross-border terror modules operating in Amritsar and arrested nine persons, including four juveniles, in a major operation aimed at dismantling terror networks in the border state. Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said the operation was carried out by the Amritsar Commissionerate Police, leading to the recovery of three illegal pistols, four petrol bottle bombs and nine live cartridges. In a post on X, the DGP said preliminary

Srinagar, Aug 04: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed and congratulated the officer trainees of the Indian Railways Institute of Transport Management, Lucknow, who are on the field visit to Jammu Kashmir. The Lieutenant Governor highlighted their important role in shaping the future of the Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS) and expressed immense pleasure in interacting with the 69 officer trainees selected through the Civil Services Examination in 2022, 2023, and 2024 batch

Srinagar, Aug 03: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone V. K. Birdi chaired a security review meeting at the Conference Hall of PCR Kashmir in view of forthcoming events and to assess the prevailing security scenario & strengthen the overall security framework across the Valley. The meeting was attended by IG BSF Ftr. Hqrs, IG CRPF KOS, IG CRPF Srinagar, Addl. Commissioner SB Srinagar, DIG SSB Srinagar, DIG CID Kashmir, all range DIsG of Kashmir Zone, DIG Traffic Kashmir, DIG IR/ Armed

Kargil, Aug 03: Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall and cloudburst hit parts of the Kargil region, damaging infrastructure, disrupting road connectivity and prompting rescue operations by the Army, police and civil administration, officials said on Monday. Heavy rain triggered flash floods in Hardass and Tumail villages of Kargil district on Sunday evening, inundating habitations and damaging roads and other public infrastructure, officials said. The Army said troops of the Forever in Opera

Srinagar, Aug 02: Two teenagers sustained minor injuries after a scuffle broke out over a road rage incident at Polo View in Srinagar on Sunday, officials said. Officials identified the injured as Momin Gassi (18), an auto driver from Bemina, and Sahil Ahmad Mandoo (16) of Bemina. The altercation also involved Imran Ahmad Badyari of Bemina and Ruhaib (17) of Alamgari Bazar. During the scuffle, Momin and Sahil suffered minor injuries, reportedly caused by a screwdriver. Both were shifted to a hos

A court in Uri has acquitted a woman who, it said, was falsely implicated in a criminal case after she visited a police station to lodge a complaint in 2020, while directing action against the investigating officer and asking the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Baramulla, to ensure such incidents are not repeated. The case stemmed from FIR No. 111/2020 registered at Police Station Uri under Sections 353, 336, 323 and 506 of the IPC. Police had alleged that Fatima abused a woman constable

Leader of Opposition in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma, along with Billawar MLA Satish Sharma, on Friday met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and discussed a range of issues related to sports, religious affairs, infrastructure development and public welfare in the Union Territory. During the meeting, the BJP leaders raised concerns over the reported exclusion of several accomplished sportspersons from Jammu and Kashmir from the recently announced selection list. They speci

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Centre on a writ petition seeking a ban on polygamy among Muslims and calling for legal reforms aimed at protecting the rights of Muslim women. Speaking to reporters after the hearing, advocate Shriya Maini, appearing for the petitioners, said the plea had been jointly filed by the Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan (BMMA) along with a group of academicians and journalists. Today, the Court issued notice on our writ petition. While issuing the notice

The harvest of high-density apple varieties has begun across parts of Kashmir, with growers reporting encouraging market prices that have raised hopes for a profitable season after weather-related setbacks in recent years. Farmers in the low-lying areas of south Kashmir, particularly in Pulwama and Anantnag districts, have started harvesting the Gala variety of high-density apples. Local fruit mandis have been receiving truckloads of the produce over the past week, signalling the start of the ma

Srinagar, Jul 30:The Jammu and Kashmir Police has inducted Force Gurkha and Mahindra Scorpio-N sport utility vehicles (SUVs) into its fleet to enhance operational mobility, patrolling and rapid response capabilities across the Union Territory. As part of the fleet upgrade, non-bulletproof Force Gurkha vehicles have been issued to district Superintendents of Police (SSPs), including those in Kulgam, Anantnag and Kupwara. The move is aimed at improving mobility in difficult terrain while strengthe