Greater Kashmir

Srinagar, Oct 26: The Consulate General of India has assured all possible assistance to Indian Umrah pilgrims affected by ongoing flight disruptions, stating that efforts are underway to facilitate the early return of stranded passengers. In a communication to JKNC MP Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan, Fahad Suri, representing the Consulate General, said the Consulate was fully aware of the difficulties being faced by Indian pilgrims and was extending all possible assistance to affected nationals. He in

Islamabad, Oct 26: Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir, Saudi Arabia's defence minister and Turkish intelligence chief are expected to jointly meet top Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday to discuss the regional security situation, according to officials. In separate statements, Pakistan, Saudi and Iranian authorities confirmed the meeting, amid fears that escalating tensions in the region could draw more countries into the fighting. The meeting also comes amid raging tensions between Saudi Arabia

Anantnag, Oct 26: Anantnag Police has achieved a significant milestone by successfully tracing all 125 persons reported missing across various police stations of the district during the year 2026. Officials said that of the total 125 missing persons, 90 were adults, while 35 were minors. Through swift action, sustained follow-up and dedicated efforts by police personnel, all 125 missing persons have been successfully traced, bringing immense relief to their families. This achievement reflects An

Shahjahanpur (UP), Oct 26: A man who grew up without a sister found a way to fill that void by becoming a rother to women from underprivileged sections, helping 101 couples begin their married lives in a mass wedding ceremony that brought Hindu and Muslim families together in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur. The ceremony, held at Khirni Bagh on Sunday, saw 93 Hindu couples marry according to Vedic rituals and eight Muslim couples solemnise their unions through nikah conducted by religious clerics.

Tokyo, Oct 26: Shares were mostly lower Monday in Asia and oil prices fell after rising last week to their highest level in more than four years. US futures edged higher. Analysts said investors were bracing for earnings reports of big companies and central bank decisions this week that could shake markets. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 slipped 0.1% to 62,602.86 and the Kospi in Seoul dropped 1.1% to 5,494.29. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng edged 0.2% higher to 23,137.93, while the Shanghai Composite index lo

Srinagar, Oct 25: In a major night-time enforcement drive, Jammu and Kashmir Police intensified checking and patrolling at multiple locations in Anantnag and Awantipora to curb illegal mining, traffic violations and strengthen security. A police spokesperson said that in Anantnag, police seized 07 tractors, 02 tippers and 05 dumpers allegedly involved in illegal mining. As part of security checks, 87 suspicious persons were detained for verification. Police also took action against traffic viola

Srinagar, Oct 25: Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and narcotics-related activities, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Anantnag have attached a double-storey shopping complex with an approximate market value of Rs 1.30 crore under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act. A police spokesperson said the attached property belongs to a notorious drug peddler, namely Mohammad Amin Sofi, son of Abdul Rahim Sofi, resident of Patikhas, Verinag, who is involved in multiple NDPS cases registered

New Delhi, Oct 25: The use of terrorism as an instrument of statecraft is simply unacceptable, and it can never be justified or rationalised, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday and flagged that it continues because ot all states really display zero tolerance for the menace. Despite history holding so many lessons on it, some still allow political calculations to take precedence, he said in his address at an event here without naming any country. At an event held here to mark

Dubai, Oct 25: Iran's foreign minister vowed on Sunday that new threats of war will not budge Iran from its policies. Today, again war is being spoken about, but I am thinking about post-war status, whether a war occurs or not, our policies will remain in place, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told a group of diplomats in Tehran. He also warned the US against renewing strikes on Iran and repeated past statements that Tehran is ready to cooperate with neighbouring Arab nations in the Persian Gulf

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

Srinagar, Oct 23: Apni Party leader Ghulam Hassan Mir has urged the Jammu and Kashmir Government to enhance the monthly pension for widows, orphans, elderly people and other vulnerable sections of society, while calling for the immediate release of pending payments. Mir said the National Conference (NC) government had been in office for nearly two years but had yet to fulfil its manifesto promise of increasing the monthly pension from Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000. He said that, according to ground repor

Srinagar, Oct 23: An elderly man was prevented from jumping into the River Jhelum from a footbridge in Srinagar after a man present at the spot intervened and caught hold of him, averting a possible tragedy. Eyewitnesses said that an elderly man was about to jump into the river when the bystander acted swiftly and stopped him before he could fall into the water. Police rushed to the spot following the incident and took the elderly man along for further proceedings. He was reported to be stable.

Srinagar, Oct 23: Dry weather is likely to prevail across Kashmir till the end of October, with brief spells of rain expected in parts of north, central and south Kashmir over the next two days, Meteorological Department Director Mukhtar Ahmad said on Friday. Ahmad said a brief spell of rain was possible on Friday in some districts, particularly in north and central Kashmir and parts of south Kashmir. Similar conditions may occur around the afternoon on Saturday in some higher reaches of the Val

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

Leh, Oct 22: Former executive councillor of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, Konchok Stanzin has sought expansion of the subsidised helicopter service to Nyoma and Durbuk in the Changthang region of eastern Ladakh, with Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra assuring a solution. In a post on X on Wednesday, Stanzin urged the administration to ensure equal access to air connectivity for residents of remote areas. He appealed to Lt Governor V K Saxena and Chief Secretary Ashish

Handwara, Oct 21: Sopore Spartans Wednesday emerged champions of the Qaziabad Volleyball League 2026 after defeating Rafiabad Tigers in an exciting final at Hangah Sports Ground in the Mawer area of Handwara. The five-day tournament, organised by the Indian Army under Operation Sadbhavana, was held from October 17 to 21 and witnessed enthusiastic participation from six teams representing Langate, Rafiabad and Sopore. In the final, Sopore Spartans defeated Rafiabad Tigers by three sets to one to

Srinagar, Oct 21:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wedneday chaired a high-level meeting to review winter preparedness across Jammu and Kashmir, directing all concerned departments and agencies to ensure coordinated, timely,.and effective arrangements to minimise public inconvenience during the winter months. Emphasising the need for close interdepartmental coordination, the Chief Minister called for a well-coordinated mechanism for snow clearance, particularly on roads maintained by different dep

Mumbai, Oct 21: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday refused to comment on the recent protests against the Election Commission, terming it an internal political matter. Rubio was also dismissive of the reference to UN experts criticism of the protests. The UN experts are the oxymoron, said Rubio, who is currently in India on an official visit. It's a domestic political matter.I'm not going to get involved in their politics. This is a democracy. They have elections here, so I'm not goin

Srinagar, Oct 20: Chief cleric of Kashmir Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Tuesday expressed concern over a reported eviction notice to the historic Race Course Mosque in New Delhi, a gazetted waqf property since 1977 and a listed heritage site. Deeply disturbing that Delhi's historic Race Course Mosque, a gazetted Waqf property since 1977 and a listed heritage site, faces eviction within six days, Mirwaiz posted on his X handle. He said the failure of the waqf authorities to defend the mosque was also al

Rajouri, Oct 20: A grenade was found abandoned near a temple in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district on Tuesday, prompting police to rush a bomb disposal squad to the spot, officials said. The explosive device was noticed by some children playing with construction material near a temple in Chattyar village, the officials said. They said the village head subsequently informed the local police station, following which a police team, accompanied by a bomb disposal squad, was rush

New Delhi, Oct 20: Jio Platforms has allotted shares worth Rs 8,109.85 crore to 212 anchor investors at the top end of its price band, after institutional demand for the offering exceeded Rs 2.5 lakh crore, more than 30 times the amount available in the anchor book, according to a stock exchange filing and people familiar with the matter. The allotment of 7.24 crore shares at Rs 1,119 apiece comes ahead of the initial public offering that opens for public subscription on Wednesday. The strong de

Srinagar, Oct 19:The Regional Passport Office (RPO), Srinagar, will organise Passport LokAdalat on October 21 and 22, 2026, to expedite the disposal of pending passport application cases pertaining to 2024 and 2025. The LokAdalat will be held at the Regional Passport Office, Srinagar, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on both days. The Regional Passport Officer, B S Rawat will hear the grievances of applicants and take up cases for disposal. An official statement said that in view of the limited time ava

Srinagar, Oct 19:Athwas India XI secured a thrilling three-wicket victory over Royal Goodwill Cricket Club in Semi-Final 1 of the Khyber Red Premier League Season 3, successfully chasing down a target of 154 runs to book their place in the grand finale. As per a statement issued, batting first, Royal Goodwill CC were bowled out for 153 runs in 18.2 overs. Nasir Bashir led their batting effort with an impressive 73 off 39 balls, Athwas India XIs Yash Garag delivered a match-defining bowling perfo

New Delhi, Oct 19: Qatar will soon announce a new defence partnership with regional countries as it seeks to strengthen security cooperation amid continuing tensions in the Gulf, Qatars Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has said. Speaking at the Global Security Forum in Doha, Sheikh Saoud said Qatar had reviewed its defence capabilities, with a focus on air defence, counter-drone measures, cybersecurity and water security, Al Jazeera re

New Delhi, Oct 19: Australian independent MP Helen Haines has suffered critical injuries after being hit by a car near her regional office in Wangaratta, Victoria, in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described as a possible deliberate act, the BBC reported. Police said Haines was taken to hospital with critical injuries and an investigation was underway to establish whether the incident was intentional. A 43-year-old man from nearby Tarrawingee was arrested at the scene after being detained

Srinagar, Oct 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Monday expressed serious concern over the reported stone-pelting attack on a Delhi-to-Srinagar passenger bus in Doraha, Ludhiana district, Punjab, late Saturday night. The Association has taken up the matter with the Punjab Chief Ministers Office (CMO), seeking urgent intervention, accountability, and measures to ensure the safety of Kashmiri passengers travelling through the state. JKSA National Convenor Nasir Khuehami, as p

Srinagar, Oct 19: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah Monday presided over a workers convention in the Arwah area of Beerwah constituency. The convention was organised by Beerwah MLA Dr Shafi Ahmad Wani. The convention, as per a party statement, was attended by Provincial President Showkat Ahmad Mir, Central Zone President and Chadoora MLA Ali Mohammad Dar, Budgam District President Ghulam Nabi Bhat, block presidents, constituency presidents, mohalla presidents

It is absolutely clear that the Centre will not give Ladakh what it has not given to Jammu and Kashmir after the two regions were separated from each other in August 2019. This separation followed the reorganization of the State, through which they had been tied together since the era of the Dogra rulers. The talks between the Ladakh leadership and the Centre have not reached a fair conclusion, and it does not seem that a mutually acceptable draft will be ready anytime soon. This reality stems f

Srinagar, Oct 19: The Civic Research and Development Foundation (CRDF), in support of the Watson Institute and Western Union Foundation, hosted a regional co-design roundtable in Srinagar. The gathering brought together civil society members, academics, journalists, activists, artists, historians and youth from across Kashmir, including Bandipora, Kupwara and Srinagar, to shape a youth leadership initiative rooted in local solutions and sustainable economic models. The roundtable served as the o

Srinagar, Oct 19:The Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Jammu and Kashmir, Athar Aamir Khan, visited SKIMS Medical College, Bemina, on October 19, 2026, and chaired a meeting to discuss issues related to maternal and child health services to further strengthen patient care at the institution. The meeting was attended by Principal, SKIMS Medical College, Bemina, Prof. (Dr.) Fazl Q. Parray; Medical Superintendent Dr. Shafa Deva; various Heads of Departments and faculty members of SKI

Srinagar, Oct 19:Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Monday visited the Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) Lal Bazar and presided over an awareness cum registration camp for senior citizens aged 70 years and above under the Vay Vandana Scheme. The programme on Ayushman Vay Vandana scheme was a part of District Administrations outreach efforts to ensure maximum coverage of eligible senior citizens aged 70 years and above under the scheme providing additional health support of Rs 5

Udhampur, Oct 19: Regional AWWA, Northern Command, hosted Dhruv Tara Asmita 2026 in Udhampur the other day, under the guidance of Shinei Sharma, regional president AWWA, Northern Command. The event brought together Army wives and Veer Naris to share their experiences of overcoming adversity, pursuing their goals and forging their own identities, said PRO Defence Jammu Lt Col Suneel Bartwal. Asmita 2026 featured 7 inspiring speakers who shared their real-life stories of courage, resilience and de

Rajouri, Oct 19: Aimed towards strengthening Civil Defence preparedness and in line with the governments vision of strengthening and modernising the Civil Defence network, the Indian Army conducted the Train with Your Army initiative under the theme Sashakt Nagrik, Surakshit Rashtra (Empowered Citizens, Secure Nation). White Knight Corps, under the aegis of Northern Command, conducted this three-day residential training camp at the Corps Battle School, Sarol, Rajouri in coordination with the Civ

Jammu, Oct 19: To further strengthen operational efficiency and safety in Jammu Railway Division, the foundation stone for the new Integrated Control Office was laid on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Jammu Tawi railway station. The foundation stone for the new control office was laid by Vivek Kumar, IRSSE, Divisional Railway Manager, Jammu. On this occasion, Akshay Kumar Marantu, Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Jammu, along with senior officers from all departments were also present, said R

Srinagar, Oct 19:After witnessing curtailment in flying hours for almost seven months, owing to runway repairs, the Srinagar International Airport is set to see resumption of extended hours for flight operations. This essentially means that late evening flights, which were restricted at the airport since April this year, will soon become functional. An official at the Srinagar Airport, said they have already received the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), regarding lifting of time restrictions of flight

Jammu, Oct 19: Jammu Railway Division has invited tenders for the development and operation of state-of-the-art warehouse and storage units through private investment near Anantnag and Pampore railway stations. Railway officials assert that the significant initiative has been taken with the objective of making logistics facilities in the Kashmir valley world-class and giving new momentum to local trade. This scheme has been implemented for a long-term period of 25 years under the Railway's Cargo

Jammu, Oct 19: Fire destroys 40 houses in Warwan area of Kishtwar. 8 houses gutted in Warwan blaze. Screaming headlines from Warwan and any other place across Union Territory create trepidation among thousands of inhabitants of Bani tehsil headquarters spread across over 33 villages in Kathua district as a dreadful thought crosses their mind It may happen to us even, anytime! They, in particular, share empathy with the Warwan inhabitants, who in the past few years have witnessed such destructi

Srinagar, Oct 17: The Postgraduate Department of Orthopaedics at the Hospital for Bone & Joint Surgery, Barzulla, Srinagar, in collaboration with the Orthopaedic Surgeons Association of Kashmir (OSAK), organised its annual Bone & Joint Marathon along Foreshore Road to mark World Trauma Day and raise awareness about trauma prevention, road safety and timely emergency care. The marathon witnessed participation from orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists, healthcare professionals and members of the

Srinagar, Oct16: Initiating the drive aimed at strengthening religious awareness and addressing pressing concerns among the community, Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema Jammu & Kashmir (MMU) today delivered first coordinated Friday sermon across participating mosques and Imambargahs in Kashmir Valley, Jammu, Chenab Valley, Kargil and Leh, with Imaan (Faith) chosen as the first common theme. The initiative follows the decisions taken at the September 15 MMU Ulema Conference, where prominent religious schol

Srinagar, Oct 16: The National Steering Committee (NSC) of the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) has approved investments worth 475.41 crore for upgrading Industrial Training Institute (ITI) clusters in Jammu and Srinagar. The approvals are part of five Strategic Investment Plans (SIPs) worth a cumulative 1,194.92 crore cleared for ITI clusters across Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra and Odisha, according to the Ministry of Skill Development a

Srinagar, October 13: The Court of the 2nd Additional Munsiff (Judicial Magistrate First Class), Srinagar, has convicted Pirzada Iftikar Ahmad in a cheque dishonour case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, sentencing him to three months of simple imprisonment and imposing a fine of 3 lakh payable to the complainant. The judgment was pronounced on September 18, 2026, by Vikas Bhardwaj, 2nd Additional Munsiff (JMIC), Srinagar, in a complaint filed by Mohammad Yousuf Sheikh,

Srinagar, Oct 14: An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 struck Afghanistan on Wednesday morning, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at 9:33:22 am IST at a depth of 15 kilometres, with its epicentre located at latitude 34.858 N and longitude 69.507 E, the NCS said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Srinagar, Oct 12: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has attached a residential property at Khasra No. 315, Village Danihama, Hazratbal, Srinagar, belonging to accused Ghulam Mohammad Mir @ Mama Gas, in case RC-02/2026/NIA/JMU, which relates to a cross-border terrorist conspiracy involving the proscribed terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). As per the statement, the property was attached under Section 25 of the UA (P) Act, 1967, after obtaining the requisite prior approval of the D

Jammu, Oct 9: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday filed a chargesheet before the NIA Special Court Jammu against an arrested accused and three killed Pakistani terrorists in the Kishtwar terror attack case. In a statement, NIA said it filed the 535-page chargesheet against arrested accused Maneer Ahmed, son of Mohammad Yousuf Koli, resident of Naidgam Chatroo, Inderwal, Kishtwar and three killed terrorists including Saifullah @ Saifullah Kashmiri @ Atiq Nazir @ Atiq Ur Rehman. The