Greater Kashmir

New Delhi, Nov 12: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called upon the Defence Forces to strengthen and sustain both offensive and defensive dimensions of the element of surprise to maintain operational readiness against conventional and emerging threats arising from rapid technological advancements and the evolving nature of modern warfare. Addressing the Air Force Commanders Conference in New Delhi on November 12, 2026, he emphasised the need to continue bolstering intelligence and surveillan

Srinagar, Nov 11: Under the patronage of Prof. (Dr) Iffat Hassan Shah, Principal/Dean of Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, the Post Graduate Department of Ophthalmology successfully organised a one-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme titled Ophthalmology: Evolving Perspectives today at the Auditorium of Government Dental College, Srinagar. The academic proceedings were led by Prof. (Dr) Afroz Khan, Head of the Department, who served as the Organising Chairman, alongside Dr

As winter approaches fast, air pollution and ailments related to it become a matter of concern in Kashmir. The varying Air Quality Index (AQI) data, has of late, become a debatable issue. GKTV delves deep into how serious is the problem of air pollution and which set of AQI data is more reliable. Besides, leading pulmonologist Dr Naveed Nazir highlights do's and don'ts in view of approaching winter and higher pollution levels.

Leh, Nov 10: Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra on Tuesday defended the decision to hold the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) elections on December 4, asserting that the polls mark an important step towards deepening democracy and strengthening democratic institutions in the Union Territory. Appealing to people of Ladakh, including youth and religious organisations, to participate enthusiastically in the electoral process, Kundra said the upcoming elections would mark a signi

Srinagar, Nov 10: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested three drug peddlers in multiple operations in Kulgam and Anantnag and recovered contraband substances from their possession. In Kulgam, Police apprehended two drug peddlers during a naka checking operation at Khudwani Bypass, near SKUAST and recovered 747 grams of cannabis-like substance, including flowering tops. They have been identified as Murtaza Ashraf, resident

Mendhar, Nov 10: At least 19 people, including eight women and children, reported dog bite cases at a sub-district hospital in Mendhar in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Tuesday. According to an official report, the dog-bite victims belonged to different areas of Mendhar and also included people from outside the region who were currently staying there. Among the patients, 11 had suffered category 2 bites, involving minor scratches or abrasions without bleeding, while the rest had Category

Jammu, Nov 10: Member of Parliament from Jammu Jugal Kishore Sharma and several Legislators from Jammu district today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the Civil Secretariat here and discussed the recent fire incidents in Jammu city and the situation of the affected traders. The public representatives apprised the Chief Minister of the damage caused by the fires at Shiv Market near Jammu Railway Station, Warehouse near Nehru Market and Pahari Mohalla. They highlighted the difficulties be

Srinagar, Nov 9: Revised maximum retail prices (MRPs) of 1,364 anti-cancer medicine formulations came into effect across the country on Monday, with consumers expected to save Rs 3,540.38 crore annually, the Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said. According to a press release issued by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has capped trade margins on the MRPs of 137 anti-cancer drugs based on recommendations of an Expert Committee cons

Srinagar, Nov 8:Kashmir's indigenous Ambri apple has an amazing shelf life - it can retain its quality for up to six months under ordinary storage conditions. Red Delicious, the dominant commercial variety, has a normal shelf life of around 2025 days. However, the temperatures need to stay below 25 degrees Celsius. Fruits, apart from their taste, shape and color, have varietal features, and for growers, these matter more as production diversifies. With the prolonged journeys at times due to high

Srinagar, Nov 8:Jammu and Kashmir Bank's decision to cap the upper age limit at 30 years for its latest recruitment drive has triggered demands from job aspirants and political leaders to extend the eligibility age to 40 years. RakibChishti, an aspirant from Hawal area of Srinagar downtown questioned why should not the bank, given its majority government shareholding and its dominant role in the region's financial sector, reconsider its eligibility policy in light of the government's own recruit

Srinagar, Nov 8: Thousands of lamps illuminated the iconic clock tower at Srinagar's Lal Chowk as tourists and locals celebrated Diwali here on Sunday. Dozens of tourists assembled at the clock tower, popularly known as Ghanta Ghar, in the evening and lit earthen lamps, turning the area around the city's iconic tourist spot luminous. Local Hindus and Muslims joined the celebrations by lighting firecrackers. Ankush Chatterjee, a tourist from Kolkata, said, We are delighted to celebrate this year'

Srinagar, Nov 8: General Officer Commanding (GOC) Northern Command Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma today visited north Kashmir to review operational preparedness and prevailing security scenario, officials said. They said the GOC was briefed on key operational aspects, including vigilance, training, synergy and innovative practices adopted to maintain a dominant posture for robust security along Line of Control (LoC) and hinterland. Extending warm festive greetings, the Army Commander interacte

Srinagar, Nov 6: Research initiatives in semiconductor and emerging digital technologies being pursued at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar were highlighted through invited talks at the EU-India Digital Cooperation Conference 2026, held at South Asian University, New Delhi, on November 2 and 3. A statement of NIT issued here said that Sheikh Aamir Ahsan and ArshidNisar, faculty members of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at NIT Srinagar, delivered the

Udhampur, Nov 2:A specialised five-day training course on Advance technology in forensic science was inaugurated at Sher-i-Kashmir Police Academy (SKPA), Udhampur on Monday, November 2, 2026. The course was inaugurated by the Director, SKPA, Udhampur Dr Mohd. Haseeb Mughal, IGP who highlighted the growing importance of forensic science and technological advancements in modern-day policing and criminal investigation. The course aims to familiarise the participants with the latest technological de

New Delhi, Oct 20: Jio Platforms is betting that its technology, artificial intelligence and cloud ambitions will drive growth beyond telecom, Managing Director Akash Ambani said on Tuesday, pitching the Reliance Industries unit as a technology company ahead of what is set to be India's biggest-ever initial public offering. There is no either-or at Jio: the network is our technology, Ambani said in an interview with PTI, highlighting the company's in-house 5G core, cloud-native radio access netw

Srinagar, Oct 17: Kashmir Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sujit Kumar Singh on Saturday directed all police stations in the Valley to adopt modern, technology-driven and citizen-centric policing. He was chairing a conference on 'SMART Policing and Digital Beat Policing', attended by Range DIGs, District SSPs, Additional SPs, Zonal SPs, DySPs and SHOs from across Kashmir Zone. According to a police spokesperson, in line with directions of the Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police, the IG