Greater Kashmir

New Delhi, Aug 25: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has ordered the posting of Abdul Jabbar, IPS (AGMUT: 2008) to the Jammu & Kashmir segment of the Joint AGMUT Cadre with immediate effect. According to an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on August 25, 2026, the posting comes following Abdul Jabbars repatriation from Central Deputation. Abdul Jabbar has worked extensively in Jammu & Kashmir, and mostly in the Kashmir Zone. His assignments included (i) ASP in Srinagar (2010-2012); (

New Delhi, Aug 25: The government will sell onions at a subsidised rate of Rs 35 per kg in the national capital, a discount of around 36 per cent from the prevailing average retail price, with the help of 800 tonnes of fresh vegetable supplies reaching here on Wednesday through the first 'Kanda Express'. Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare on Tuesday said that onions will be retailed via Nafed, NCCF and Kendriya Bhandar stores in the national capital. Bulk onions are also being transported th

Jammu, Aug 25: Former Chief Minister of J&K, Ghulam Nabi Azad, has strongly condemned the horrific rape and murder of a minor girl from the ST community in Chatroo, Kishtwar, describing the incident as absolutely horrifying and shameful. Azad appreciated the police for swiftly arresting the culprit and said that the accused must face exemplary punishment for the heinous crime. He said, The rape & murder of a minor girl from the ST community in Chatroo, Kishtwar, is absolutely horrifying and sham

New Delhi, Aug 25: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday greeted citizens on the eve of harvest festival Onam and Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). In a message, she said Onam is an occasion to express gratitude to nature on arrival of the new harvest. Onam celebrates our rich culture and spirit of brotherhood. It promotes unity in diversity. Boat races, folk dances, music and sports are important traditions associated with this festival. They showcase the culture and va

New Delhi, Aug 25: One of the largest and most geographically diverse investigations has found that South Asian gut microbiomes are distinct from those reported in other parts of the world and are shaped by local culture, diet, geography, and lifestyle. The findings provide an important scientific foundation for developing microbiome-based diagnostics, personalized nutrition, and precision healthcare for South Asian populations, specifically for lifestyle disorders. South Asia is undergoing rapi

Tangmarg, Aug 25: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday defended his governments decision to increase electricity tariffs, saying the hike was made out of compulsion rather than choice, while assuring people that his government would not raise power prices any further during its tenure. Addressing a gathering at Tangmarg, Abdullah also hit out at opposition parties for criticising his government over the tariff increase and questioned their record in government, particularly

New Delhi, Aug 25: The civil aviation ministry is looking at the possibility of carrying out psychoactive substance tests for all commercial pilots round the year on a random basis. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Tuesday said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is holding discussions with stakeholders on further strengthening the drug-testing standards of pilots. Right now, the rules say 10 per cent (drug tests) across the overall pilot network, but just like I said, DG

Srinagar, Aug 25: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said teachers cannot be made solely responsible for determining the future of the Union Territory, arguing that the government must first improve their working conditions, school infrastructure and staffing before expecting them to shoulder greater responsibility for children's futures. Addressing a gathering of teachers and office-bearers of the J&K Teachers Forum, Omar said teachers already faced an expanding list of responsi

Jammu, Aug 24:Where discipline shapes character and young minds grow into leaders, Sainik School Nagrota has been nurturing ambition for over five decades. From NDA cadets to generals, doctors and civil servants, Nagrotas alumni have carried its legacy far beyond the parade ground. Major General Ramesh Raina (retired); Maj Gen J S Bedi (retired); Maj Gen Mohinder Kumar Sagoch; former J&K Advocate General Jahangir Iqbal Ganai; former J&K minister Harsh Dev Singh; former IGP (Personnel) PHQ, J&K J

Srinagar, Aug 24:The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has upheld the Enforcement Directorates (ED) Jurisdiction to investigate a money-laundering case originating from alleged corruption in a project involving construction and dredging works at Hokersar Wetland here. A bench of Justice Sanjay Dhar maintained the central agencys authority in response to a plea filed by M/s Reach Dredging Limited, which it dismissed finally being devoid of merit. The company had called in question the summons issued b

Ramban, Aug 24:The Srinagar Jammu National Highway remained open for regulated two-way traffic on Monday, with vehicular movement continuing at a slow pace at several vulnerable stretches in Udhampur and Ramban districts due to ongoing restoration, construction activity, and damage caused by recent rains. According to traffic authorities, traffic remained slow at Dewal in Udhampur district, where an approximately 30-40 metre portion of the highway has been affected by road damage, an uneven surf

Srinagar, Aug 19: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday warned that using the 'Gen Z' tag as a threat will quickly lead to the erosion of any goodwill for the youth. Abdullah was commenting on a video in which a young woman could be seen raising her voice against the Ladakh police at a checkpoint. The girl in the video said, We are Gen Z and we are not going to tolerate this. This 'we are Gen Z' has become the new 'jaantay nahin ho mera baap kaun hai'. The quickest way to e

Kabul, Aug 18: A hand grenade attack near a school in the Afghan capital Kabul on Monday afternoon wounded multiple children, authorities said. Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran said late Monday that a number of children had been wounded, and said an investigation was underway. He did not provide further details. Richard Bennett, the United Nations' special rapporteur for Afghanistan, on Tuesday condemned the heinous attack harming numerous children near a school the previous day. Afghan medi

Ranchi, Aug 18: Students protesting against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations may take a call on withdrawing the demonstration on Tuesday after the state government cancelled all recruitment tests, including the JSSC-CGL exam, conducted by an outsourced agency since 2014. The announcement came after Chief Minister Hemant Soren chaired a marathon cabinet meeting at the state secretariat here on Monday. He also said an exam reforms committee headed by senior IAS officer

New Delhi, Aug 17: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing the Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE) as an Umbrella Central Sector Scheme aimed at comprehensive rehabilitation and socio-economic empowerment of marginalised individuals. The scheme includes the sub-scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Persons Engaged in the Act of Begging, with interventions focused on rehabilitation, medical facilities, counselling, education, skil

Srinagar, Aug 17: In a latest development, the Ministry of Education (MoE) has directed the National Testing Agency (NTA) to conduct thorough audit of all the examination conducted so far and submit a report on corrective actions taken to plug the gaps. The directions were issued during a meeting chaired by union minister for education Pralhad Joshi on Monday with Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Director Generla NTA and other senior officials of the department. NTA has been directed t

Jammu, Aug 17: Hundreds of BJP workers, led by Jammu and Kashmir party president Sat Sharma, took to the streets here on Monday to protest against the National Conference-led government, accusing it of failing to fulfil its election promises and address unemployment and development issues. Carrying placards and party flags, the BJP activists gathered at Dogra Chowk, Maheshpura, and Panjtirthi before marching separately toward the Civil Secretariat via Shalimar Road under the leadership of Sharma

Srinagar, Aug 16:The Sainik School Manasbal, established with the objective of preparing young boys academically and physically for entry into the National Defence Academy (NDA) and other walks of life, appears to be struggling to retain the institutional strength and academic ecosystem that once defined it. The school, envisioned as an institution for nurturing discipline, leadership, patriotism, and a spirit of service among students has witnessed a decline in enrolment over the years. At the

Ramban, Aug 16:Vehicular movement on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway was disrupted for some time on Sunday after a fresh landslide blocked the Srinagar-bound (up tube) at Dhramthal near Samroli in Chenani area of Udhampur district. The landslide brought a substantial quantity of debris onto the carriageway, prompting traffic authorities to immediately divert vehicles from the affected stretch through the alternate Jammu-bound (down tube) to maintain connectivity on the vital highway. Traffic

Jammu, Aug 16: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Sunday said there is no need for people to worry over attempts to disturb peace in the Union Territory, asserting that the administration and security forces are fully committed to maintaining peace. Sinha made the remarks while responding to demands being raised at a programme of displaced Kashmiri Pandits on security for KP employees in the valley due to recent terror incidents. There are many challenges, including the on

Jaipur, Aug 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday described former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as an Ajatshatru, who had no enemy and never compromised on his principles. He said that Vajpayee remained committed to his ideology during his time in the Opposition as well as while in power. Shah was addressing a public meeting in Chittorgarh's Nimbahera after unveiling a statue of Vajpayee. Atal Bihari Vajpayee remained in the Opposition for 40 years, but his ideology always remained

Srinagar, Aug 13:The provisional merit list for NEET-UG 2026 released by the J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE) points to intense competition for medical seats in J&K, with 1064 candidates scoring more than 500 marks.The merit list was issued through Notification No. 145-BOPEE of 2026 on August 12. It covers candidates from J&K and Ladakh who registered with BOPEE for the counselling process.The list ranks candidates on the basis of their NEET-UG 2026 scores and includes det

New Delhi, Aug 11:The pilot-in-command of Air India's Phuket-Delhi flight that faced mid-air turbulence last week has tested positive for a psychoactive substance in the confirmatory screening test, sources said on Tuesday. The sources said the pilot has tested positive for marijuana, a psychoactive drug. On August 4, the Phuket-Delhi flight AI2379, operated with an Airbus A320 aircraft, suddenly lost 300 feet in altitude amid mid-air turbulence, leaving at least 17 people injured. The plane had

Srinagar, Aug 11: PDP Senior Leader and Spokesperson Mohammad Iqbal Tramboo tuesday expressed serious concern over the growing use of road dividers and barricades across Srinagar, particularly those that are difficult to see at night due to inadequate lighting, warning signs and reflective markings. In a statement issued, Tramboo said the tragic death of a young girl in an accident at Brane Crossing yesterday is a painful reminder that poorly visible road obstructions can have devastating conseq

Srinagar, Aug 10: The debate over ethanol-blended petrol has intensified in India after reports that the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) withdrew an industry submission warning about possible damage from contaminated E20 fuel, saying the underlying data required further verification. The Centre has strongly defended its ethanol-blending programme, maintaining that E20 petrol is safe for vehicles designed to use it and that there is no evidence of widespread engine damage. The s

Srinagar, Aug 10: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that the long-awaited expansion of the J&K Council of Ministers will take place, but indicated that the exercise is unlikely to be completed before August 15. Speaking on the issue, Omar Abdullah said the government intends to go ahead with the cabinet expansion and expressed hope that the process would move forward after the Independence Day celebrations. The Chief Ministers remarks come amid growing speculation wit

New Delhi, Aug 10: The government introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha on Monday to rename 'Kerala' as 'Keralam' after the state assembly adopted a resolution two years ago. The Kerala government had forwarded to the Centre a resolution passed by the state's legislative assembly regarding the name change in June 2024. Subsequently, the President of India referred a bill to the state legislature for expressing its views and later, the state assembly adopted a unanimous resolution agreeing with the

Uttarkashi, Aug 10: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 was felt in various parts of Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district early Monday morning, officials said. The officials stated that there have been no reports of any casualty so far. According to a report issued by the District Emergency Operation Centre in Uttarkashi, the earthquake was felt at 1:21 am. According to the report, the earthquake's epicentre was located at a depth of 10 km near the Rajgarhi area of Barkot tehsil. Tremors were felt acros

Dubai, Aug 8: Iran's politburo-like body known as the Supreme National Security Council said the Strait of Hormuz will not open until the United States corrects its behaviour, issuing new demands that could shake up talks on a deal to manage the waterway and traffic on it. Iran's state broadcaster published the statement by the council's secretary, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, who is also a commander in the powerful Revolutionary Guard. The US must never threaten Iran again, the statement said, and

Srinagar, Aug 6:National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah said on Thursday that the measures taken on August 5, 2019, regarding Jammu and Kashmir's special status were unconstitutional, and protests for its restoration will continue. Everyone knows that what happened on August 5, 2019, is unconstitutional. So, the entire country supports the protests right now. Yesterday you saw the protest at Parliament. This will continue, Abdullah told reporters here. The BJP-led central government a