Greater Kashmir

New Delhi, Aug 21: The government on Friday rejected claims that diversion of sugar for ethanol production was driving a sharp rise in the price of the sweetener and instead blamed the industry for jacking up prices despite the country having sufficient stock to meet domestic demand. The Centre has asked States to take action against hoarding and black marketing of the sweetener and also start preparing for early start of the crushing season by mills, by around October 15. It is also considering

Jammu, Aug 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday underscored the vital role of community solidarity in eliminating terrorism, substance abuse and corruption, while promoting economic development and a spiritual renaissance in Jammu and Kashmir. Sinha was speaking after laying the foundation stone of Amriteshwar Sarovar under the 'Jan Sanchay Jan Bhagidari' initiative at Dharpur in Sunderbani area of Rajouri district. During his visit, the Lieutenant Governor paid obeisance at the Shri Am

This years Amarnath Yatra is nearing end but the story remains. Come monsoon rains , the up and down traffic movement woes on NH 44, connecting Kashmir with the mainland, haunt us . This has become n yearly feature. Traffic issues surface despite remarkable improvements having been made to the road connectivity. As things stand today, we may have to bear with the ordeal for some time more. What compounds the situation is that the problem crops up at the time when there is a heavy up and down tra

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurls the national flag on Indias 80th Independence Day on the ramparts of the fort that Shahjahan built he would be acutely aware of the very difficult external environment that confronts the nation. The Iran war continues causing continuing dislocation in international energy supplies. This has impacted India directly because it had depended on both oil and gas supplies from the Gulf region. India has successfully made arrangements to ensure that there were no

Srinagar, Aug 14: The Principal and Dean, Prof Iffat Hassan along with the faculty, staff, and students of Government Medical College, Srinagar, mourns with profound sorrow the sudden and untimely passing of Ahiazul Islam, son of Tanweer Ahmed of Surankote, Poonch. Prof Iffat said that he was dedicated medical intern of the MBBS Batch of 2021 at this Institution. His passing is a deeply painful loss to our entire GMC Srinagar family, the Principal said. Prof Iffat said that beyond his role as a

Srinagar, Aug 14: A court here Friday sentenced a former executive engineer of Rural Engineering Wing (REW) Ganderbal and an orderly of the department to four years simple imprisonment in a 2014 bribery and criminal conspiracy case. The Special Judge Anti-Corruption Srinagar, Tasleem Arief sentenced GhulamNabi Dar, the then executive engineer, and Muhammad Shameem Parrah, then an orderly in the REW Ganderbal office after convicting them under provisions of the J&K Prevention of Corruption Act an

Srinagar, Aug 14: Like rest of country, Independence Day will be celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday with elaborate arrangements for flag-hoisting ceremonies and cultural programmes at multiple levels. Authorities have put in place a comprehensive multi-layered security grid to ensure the smooth and incident-free conduct of the events amid the sensitive security environment of J&K. Functions will be held at Srinagar, Jammu, all district and block headquarters, government institutions

New Delhi, Aug 14:Prime Minister NarendraModi on Friday paid tribute to those affected by the partition of India, saying their courage and resilience in rebuilding their lives after immense suffering demonstrated the strength of the human spirit. Marking Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, PM Modi said the partition tore apart several lives, with families uprooted, loved ones lost, and people forced to endure immense suffering. At the same time, overcoming this, people rebuilt their lives from no

New Delhi, Aug 14:President Droupadi Murmu on Friday described the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan as a decisive step in the national interest, especially the farmers. She also invoked Kargil Vijay Diwas and Operation Sindoor while outlining Indias security priorities in her address on the eve of the 80th Independence Day. Suspension of the IWT with the country that harbours terrorism is a decisive step in the interest of our nation, especially the farmers, Murmu said.

New Delhi, Aug 14: On the occasion of Independence Day 2026, the President of India Droupadi Murmu has awarded President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) to the following Officers and staff of RPF/RPSF: President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM): 1. Shri Rajesh Lal, Assistant Security Commissioner, Railway Board Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM): 1. Shri Satya Prakash, Principal Chief Security Commissioner, North Eastern Railway 2. Shri C.

The question of restoring full statehood to Jammu & Kashmir is no longer merely a constitutional or administrative issue. It has become a defining test of Indias democratic maturity, its constitutional commitment, and its ability to convert a period of relative peace into a durable and honourable political settlement. The constitutional changes of 5 August 2019, including the abrogation of Article 35A and the substantial changes made to Article 370, marked one of the most consequential turning p

Construction practices have morphed over time, while moving from durable and long-lasting structures to eye-catching glossy buildings driven mainly by profit margins. Real estate industry is being perceived as a golden goose wherein all participants - builders, contractors, interior decorators, material fabricators, suppliers etc., try to milk the cash cow, realising affordability and spending capacity of the neo-consumer. Recent market trends and practices exhibit very less regard for climate c

Amid environmental degradation and climate change related issues, if a news springs up that J&K forest cover spikes by 224 sq Km in last 4 years, it brings in some sense of relief. Though the deficit on this count is too huge and will take years of consistent and focussed effort, if a beginning has been made, we should all see it as a good omen. It is a known thing, and no one can escape it, that the forest cover that J&K used to enjoy was spread over a much larger area than it is now. The reaso

Srinagar, Aug 12: The Youth National Conference (YNC) on Wednesday expressed resentment over the summoning of youth to police stations ahead of August 15. A statement of YNC issued here said that YNC organised a function at the party headquarters, Nawa-e-Subah Complex on the occasion of International Youth Day. The programme was presided over by Provincial Youth President Mushtaq Mir, while Provincial President of National Conference Showkat Mir attended as the chief guest. On the occasion party

Srinagar, Aug 12:The government has directed all concerned authorities to strictly comply with the statutory framework governing protection and preservation of forest areas, while ensuring that the rights and interests of forest-dwelling Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers are duly recognised and protected under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. The directions have been issued by the Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment through a circular dated August 11, 2026, stressing t

Srinagar, Aug 12:More than 36 years after Kashmiri Pandit poet, writer, and social worker Sarwanand Koul Premi and his son Virender Koul were abducted and killed in 1990, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday conducted searches at nine locations across Jammu and Kashmir as part of a renewed investigation into the double murder. The searches were carried out in connection with the case originally registered at Police Station Dooru in Anantnag and subsequent

Srinagar, Aug 12:As many as 1455 posts notified by the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) between August 2019 and August 2025 are still awaiting completion of the selection process. In the past six years, the commission notified a total of 7502 posts during the six-year period. The commission, as reply to an RTI, said information relating to posts for which written tests or interviews had already been conducted but the selection process was yet to be completed could not be provi

Jammu, Aug 12:With orange alert in place for isolated heavy rains, thunder storms, lightning and gusty winds for the entire Jammu region, with the possibilities of landslides, shooting stones and flash floods at vulnerable places on August 13 and 14, the Met department has anticipated similar brief spell on August 16 and 17. The possibility of intense localised downpours and isolated cloudburst events in higher reaches and vulnerable areas cannot be ruled out. Earlier during the past 24 hours, t

Srinagar, Aug 12:Climate change and human activity are raising the risk of extreme weather events in the Himalayas, the Centre told the Lok Sabha. The Ministry of Home Affairs said expert assessments show the intensity and frequency of extreme rainfall events are increasing due to climate change. The response came to a Lok Sabha question on cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh.The ministry said accelerated snowmelt and moraine instability were contributing to off-season slope failures and increased r

Srinagar, Aug 12:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said tricolour is the soul of the nation and VandeMataram is the immortal voice of that soul. Participating in the 'TirangaYatra' and leading a celebration of national pride in Srinagar, LG Sinha said, Tiranga is the living embodiment of Indias consciousness and pride. The event marked the confluence of two celebrations, the mass movement of HarGharTiranga and the 150th anniversary of the national song VandeMataram. Following the yatr

New Delhi, Aug 12:BJP national general secretary, RajyaSabha MP and J&K BJP incharge J&K affairs TarunChugh, BJP J&K president and RajyaSabha MP Sat Sharma, Leader of Opposition in the J&K Assembly Sunil Sharma and LokSabha MP Jugal Kishore Sharma on Wednesday called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Health Minister JP Nadda in New Delhi to apprise them of the prevailing governance, political and security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. The BJP delegation conveyed to the Union Home Mini

Jammu, Aug 12:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday summoned the autumn session of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly in Srinagar on September 21 at 10 am. LG Sinha, through an order, has summoned the J&K Legislative Assembly to meet, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him under section 18(1) of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019. Accordingly, in terms of rule 3 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Secretary J&

New Delhi, Aug 12: A new artificial intelligence (AI) framework that identifies three distinct developmental states of cancer stem-like cells can help identify hidden cancer stem cells from thousands of patient samples and bring precision medicine one step closer to reality specially in areas with limited health facilities. Cancer remains one of humanity's greatest medical challenges. Although modern treatments can destroy millions of cancer cells, a small population of cells often survives, all

New Delhi, Aug 12: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday informed Rajya Sabha that central government is committed to the progressive and phased implementation of the national anti-terror PRAHAAR strategy. Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs Nityanand Rai in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha said this approach prioritizes immediate institutional and systems integration while thoroughly assessing performance outcomes through a framework of layered oversight