Greater Kashmir

The 11th edition of the HDFC ERGO Insurance Quiz Junior has attracted over 16,900 students from nearly 4,850 schools across India, with more than 340 students from 151 schools in 15 cities of Jammu and Kashmir registering for the competition. Organised by HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company, the flagship initiative aims to promote insurance literacy and financial awareness among students of Classes 8 and 9. Since its launch in 2016, the quiz has expanded from 18 schools in a single city to parti

A congregational memorial programme was held on Friday at Lone Manzil Sogam area of Lolab in north Kashmirs Kupwara district to commemorate the 24th death anniversary of senior National Conference leader and former Home Minister late Mushtaq Ahmad Lone and prominent political and social activist late Ghulam Mohiuddin Lone. The programme was attended by National Conference (NC) District President Kupwara and MLA Lolab Qaiser Jamsheed Lone, who paid rich tributes to the two leaders and remembered

Srinagar, Sep 11:The curtains may have risen on the first International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) with ambitious promises of global cinema, cultural exchange, and an international platform for filmmakers, but for several local artists, filmmakers, and cultural figures, the experience appears to have been marked by confusion, poor coordination and a deep sense of exclusion. Even as the Jammu and Kashmir government highlighted an overwhelming global response, claiming that the fes

Srinagar, Sep 10: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday hoped that the youth of Jammu and Kashmir will take advantage of the first International Film Festival held in the Union Territory to establish a Bollywood-like industry here. I believe this is a very wonderful thing that has happened. And I hope that our boys and girls will take advantage of this. From here, our own artists will emerge, writers will emerge, music directors will come up, and film directors will be m

Srinagar, Sep 10: Former Anthropic and OpenAI researcher Jacob Coxon's warning that people building advanced artificial intelligence earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade has been joined by six other current and former researchers from leading AI laboratories, with seven people in all voicing serious concerns about the risks of AI over the past four days. Coxon, who announced his resignation from Anthropic two days ago after three years of pretraining research at O

India on Wednesday sent a fresh tranche of humanitarian aid comprising 35 tonnes of relief material and equipment onboard a C-17 transport aircraft to flood-ravaged Nepal, officials said. The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal climbed to 1,365 on Wednesday as more bodies were recovered from the affected areas, according to authorities. The first tranche of relief material was sent by India hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his Nepalese counterpart Balendra Shah

Srinagar, Sep 9: The J&K National Conference Chief Spokesperson and MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq Wednesday distributed two electric scooters, computers, laptops, hearing machines and an electric wheelchair among deserving and needy individuals of his constituency at a function held in Doonipora, Zadibal. Speaking on the occasion, Tanvir, as per a party statement, said that it has always been his endeavour to stand by people who need support, particularly educated girls, the elderly, persons with dis

Srinagar, Sep 9:A one-day Seerah seminar on The Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and the Challenges Facing Todays Youth was held on Wednesday at the Auditorium of Islamia Higher Secondary School, Rajouri Kadal, Srinagar, under the auspices of Anjuman Nusrat-ul-Islam. Students from various private educational institutions participated in the programme and presented their views on contemporary challenges confronting the younger generation. Presiding over the seminar, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mo

Srinagar, Sep 9: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President, Dr Farooq Abdullah, in his message on the occasion of International Literacy Day, said that education and literacy are the foundations of any civilized, progressive and dignified society. As per a party statement issued, he said that only an educated society can better understand its rights and responsibilities and, while meeting the challenges of a changing world, achieve the goals of progress and prosperity. Dr Farooq Abdull

The Bharatiya Janata Partys Jammu and Kashmir unit on Wednesday held protests in Srinagar, Anantnag and other districts against remarks by National Conference leader and MLA Tanvir Sadiq, which the party described as an insult to Kashmiri women. BJP General Secretary Anwar Khan led the charge, terming Sadiqs comments shameful, disgraceful and an insult to every Kashmiri mother and sister. He said the honour of Kashmiri women was not a favour any political party could claim or distribute. Kashmir

Srinagar, Sep 9: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has set aside the discharge of an accused in a UAPA case stating that secessionist sloganeering in a mob in the presence of the head of a banned separatist organisation prima facie falls under the definition of unlawful activity. A division bench headed by acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Kumar set aside the discharge of Mohammad Yousuf Lone in a 2013 UAPA case by the Additional District and Sessions Judge (Designated Special Court unde

Delhi, Sep 09: India is set to expand its global skills footprint with first-time participation in eleven new skill categories at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, to be held in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September 2026. Team Skill India will participate in 63 out of 64 skills, with a contingent of nearly 70 competitors, making it one of Indias largest and most diverse representations at WorldSkills to date. The eleven new skills in which India will compete for the first time are Dental Pros

Khansahib, Sep 09: Three residential houses were completely gutted in a fire that broke out during the midnight hours at Khan Mohalla in Gurwait area of Khansahib in Budgam district, leaving six families homeless. The blaze engulfed the houses during the night and caused extensive damage to the residential structures, along with household belongings and other property kept inside. The fire prompted residents to rush to the spot as the blaze spread through the locality. Locals joined efforts to c

Jammu, Sep 8: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday held a security awareness meeting with residents of villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, urging them to remain alert and promptly report any suspicious movement or activity from across the border. The Police Community Partnership Group (PCPG) meeting was held at Zero Line in Balakote area of Mendhar sector, under the supervision of Additional Superintendent of Police, Poonch, Ajay Sharma with the objective of strengthening

Kyiv, Sep 3: India is ready to extend any help in any manner to end the Ukraine-Russia war, which is now in its fifth year, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday as he held wide-ranging talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha in Kyiv. India has consistently maintained that this is not an era of war, and that solutions will not emerge from the battlefield, he said in a joint press statement alongside Sybiha after their talks. Jaishankar recalled that Prime Minister Na

New Delhi, Sep 2: The Government of India welcomed the decision of Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) to upgrade Indias Long-Term Foreign Currency and Local Currency Issuer Ratings by one notch from BBB+ to A-, while maintaining the Stable Outlook. JCR has also raised Indias country ceiling by one notch to A. The upgrade reflects Indias solid economic growth, the effectiveness of economic policies in strengthening the foundations for growth, and the improved soundness of the financial system. JCR

Srinagar, Aug 30: The comprehensive sanitation and waste management system implemented during this year's Amarnath Yatra has received national recognition, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighting the arrangements and scientific waste management model in his Mann Ki Baat address. The prime minister's mention in the latest edition of his monthly radio address comes shortly after the conclusion of the annual yatra on August 28. It appreciably recognises the coordinated efforts undertaken to

Srinagar, Aug 27:A deadly glacial collapse and debris flow along the Nepal-Tibet border has renewed concern over risks from retreating glaciers and changing high-altitude catchments across the Himalaya, including Ladakh and the Chenab Valley in Jammu and Kashmir. The August 26 disaster sent water, ice, mud, and debris through valleys in Nepal and Tibet, killing more than 180 people and leaving more than 1300 missing, according to preliminary reports. Roads, bridges, and settlements were damaged

Kathmandu, Aug 27: The death toll from the massive Nepal-Tibet flash floods rose to 392 on Thursday, as rescuers raced against time to trace hundreds of people still missing, including 290 Indian nationals. Of the 392 victims, 389 died in the flash floods in Nepal, while three were killed in neighbouring Tibet. A Nepal Police statement said 796 people, including 50 foreigners, have so far been rescued from affected areas by helicopters, while another 796 have been evacuated by land. It did not,

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); (

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