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Dubai, Aug 23: The new leader of Iran's top security body is threatening neighbours against joining new US efforts to squeeze Tehran's economy. Egypt is trying to revive Iran-US negotiations. And Iraq and Iran say Tehran has helped some ships carrying Iraqi oil to transit the Strait of Hormuz. France and Saudi Arabia are expected to discuss plans to bypass the waterway. Meanwhile, Israel has carried out strikes in Syria and in Gaza. Here's a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and th

Tokyo, Aug 23: A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 rattled eastern Japan, including the Tokyo area, early Sunday, injuring more than 20 people, most of them slightly, officials said. There was no danger of a tsunami. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake occurred in the southern Ibaraki prefecture, at a depth of 70 kilometres, an area of Japan prone to frequent quakes. The US Geological Survey recorded a preliminary magnitude of 5.8. Twenty-three people we

Jammu, Aug 22:HOP Sawalkote Project, Satnam Singh, on Saturday called on Commander 11 Sector RR, Brigadier Ajay Pal Singh, at Ramban to discuss the prevailing security situation of project areas, touching across multiple districts. Head of the Project (HOP), Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project, Satnam Singh, as per a statement, had a comprehensive meeting with Brigadier Singh and deliberated on matters related to security, peace and other issues in areas falling in the ambit of the project. Brigadie

Jammu, Aug 22: Expressing grave concern over the death of a minor girl in Kishtwar, the Tribal Gujjar Bakkarwal Welfare Foundation on Saturday called for a fair and time-bound investigation and urged child-protection authorities to conduct safety audits and strengthen safeguards in educational institutions, particularly for children from remote and vulnerable communities. As per a statement issued, the Tribal Gujjar Bakkarwal Welfare Foundation a forum working for the welfare and advancement of

Doda, Aug 22:Under the My Youth My Pride initiative, the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council organised a Special Volleyball Competition at Sports Stadium Doda under the guidance of Nuzhat Gul, Secretary, J&K Sports Council, and the supervision of Bashir Ahmed Bakshi, Divisional Sports Officer, Jammu. As per a statement, a total of 2 boys' and 2 girls' teams participated enthusiastically, while around 45 spectators witnessed the event. Refreshments were distributed to all participants after the compet

Baramulla, Aug 22: Zone Sopore emerged victorious in the Under-19 Boys Kabaddi Competition of the Inter-Zonal District Level (IZDL) tournament, defeating Zone Dangerpora in a closely contested and thrilling final held on Saturday at Indoor Stadium Khawaja Bagh, Baramulla. The competition, as per an official statement, was organised by the Department of Youth Services & Sports, Baramulla, under the supervision of the Director General, Youth Services & Sports, J&K, Anuradha Gupta, JKAS. The event

Srinagar, Aug 22:Rahul Bansal, Managing Director of Kashmir Ispat, and business leader Amogh Bansal underscored the importance of product quality, technological advancement and customer service as Shakti Thermex hosted its Dealer Meet 2026 in Srinagar, bringing together dealers and distributors from across Kashmir. The event was organised to recognise and appreciate the companys dealer network, showcase its latest manufacturing capabilities and apprise business partners of its new technological

Shopian, Aug 22:The Department of Youth Services and Sports, District Shopian, commenced the Inter-District Divisional-Level Table Tennis Competition for Boys Under-17 at the Indoor Complex, Arhama, Shopian on Saturday. The competition, as per an official statement, began following the successful completion of the Under-14 Boys Table Tennis Competition, which was also held at the same venue. The U-17 championship was formally inaugurated by District Youth Services and Sports Officer (DYSSO), Sho

Bandipora, Aug 22: District Bandipora emerged victorious in the three-day Inter-District Provincial-Level Girls Kabaddi Competition for Under-17 girls, which concluded on Saturday at Government Higher Secondary School, Nadihal, Bandipora. District Anantnag, as per an official statement, secured the runner-up position, while District Ganderbal finished third in the competition, which was organised by the District Youth Services and Sports, Bandipora. The concluding day witnessed a series of excit

Srinagar, Aug 22:In a significant boost to Geographical Indication (GI) testing and certification, particularly for non-textile and languishing crafts, the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, today formally launched the GI QR Code Management System at its Quality Control Division (QCD) in Srinagar. Following the NABL-accredited IICT and PTQCC laboratories, the QCD has become the third GI Lab in Jammu & Kashmir. It will now test and affix GI labels on a range of products including Wa

The Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy, under the patronage of Acting Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, and the guidance of Justice Rajnesh Oswal, Judge, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and Chairman, Governing Committee, the J&K Judicial Academy, today a one day workshop on Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996; Mediation: Role of Judges in referral with special reference to The Mediation Act, 2023 at the J&K Judicial Academy, Mominabad, Srinagar. The workshop commen

Former Advisor to the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir and retired IAS officer Khurshid Ahmed Ganai has defended the recently announced 6.83 per cent electricity tariff hike approved by the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC), saying the measure should not be criticised merely for the sake of criticism without considering the broader challenges confronting the power sector. Ganai said periodic revision of electricity tariffs was an integral part of power sector reforms and was necessary

National Conference Member of Parliament Syed Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Saturday said his fight for reservation and the restoration of constitutional rights and protections for Jammu and Kashmir was far from over. He, however, launched a sharp attack on the government over the reported hike in electricity tariffs. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a book launch ceremony here, Ruhullah said the biggest fight was for the constitutional rights and protections of J&K, asserting that he would cont

Srinagar, Aug 22:J&K is generating more than 1470 tonnes of municipal solid waste every day, but less than one-fifth of it is being scientifically treated. The figures are based on data submitted to Parliament and raise fresh questions over the capacity to manage the rapidly growing waste burden here. According to data submitted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change in the Lok Sabha, J&K generates 1470.3 tonnes of municipal solid waste daily. Of this, only 283.5 tonnes is sc

In a compelling call to action against sedentary digital habits, leading medical professionals, law enforcement officers, engineers, and community icons converged at Green Valley Educational Institute (GVEI), Elahi Bagh, to mentor students on physical wellness, athletic discipline, and the critical need to break free from excessive screen addiction. The high impact awareness and interaction session was organized under the banner of the Stay Fit, Stay Healthy initiative, a transformative communit

In a significant outreach initiative aimed at taking legal awareness and access to justice to the remotest and far-flung areas of Jammu and Kashmir, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Kupwara, under the aegis of the Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority (JKLSA) and in furtherance of the objectives of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), today organised an awareness programme on the NALSA JAGRITI (Justice Awareness for Grassroots Information and Transparency Initiative) Sc

Leh, Aug 22: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday launched 'Zhabstok Ladakh', the first of its kind official youth internship portal aimed at institutionalising the participation of young people in governance and providing them with hands-on experience in public administration. Under the initiative, 2,000 youth will be selected for a three-month internship across 25 departments of the Ladakh administration. The interns will receive a monthly honorarium of Rs 5,000 during the progra

New Delhi, Aug 22: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The Prime Ministers Office confirmed the meeting in a post on X, stating that the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir had called on the Prime Minister. According to reports, Sinha briefed the Prime Minister on the overall situation in Jammu and Kashmir, including the security situation and other matters concerning the Union Territory. He also apprised Modi about th

Jammu, Aug 22: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday condemned the recent death of a minor girl during an alleged attempt to terminate her pregnancy after she was raped by her school teacher, saying the government would not tolerate any form of violence, injustice or cruelty against children. Calling the incident unfortunate and disturbing, Choudhary said police have already taken action in the case. Any injustice or cruelty against girls -- or children in genera

Jammu, Aug 22: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday rejected claims that the National Conference (NC) led government was delaying the elections to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) but stressed that there should be an administrative and political structure in which elected representatives could genuinely exercise their powers. Citing the existing Union Territory arrangement, he said, Today, this is the Omar Abdullah government, but we do not have the police, no

Srinagar, Aug 22: Peoples Conference chairman and MLA Handwara Sajad Gani Lone today censured government over power tariff hike in Jammu and Kashmir. He said despite two years have been passed but not a single rupee worth of benefit in terms of free electricity has been provided to consumers. In a post on X, Lone said: People in Jammu and Kashmir will now have to pay more from their pockets for electricity. The regulator has approved a 6.83% hike in power tariff and says it has avoided a tariff

Jammu, Aug 22: The Tribal Gujjar Bakkarwal Welfare Foundation, a forum working for the welfare and advancement of the Gujjar-Bakarwal community and for the preservation and promotion of its culture, language and traditions, today convened an urgent online meeting to discuss the deeply disturbing reports concerning the alleged sexual exploitation, pregnancy and tragic death of a 12-year-old child belonging to the Gujjar community and studying in Class 5. In a statement issued, the members of the

Srinagar, Aug 22: Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari today expressed disappointment over hike in power tariff in Jammu and Kashmir, saying only an insensitive government can think of putting an additional burden on people. Taking to micro-blogging site X, Bukhari said: Only a government that is insensitive towards the problems and grievances of people can think of putting an additional burden on them by increasing power tariffs. At a time when the people ar

Srinagar, Aug 22: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legislator Waheed-ur-Rehman Para on Saturday slammed government over power tariff hike, questioning chief minister Omar Abdullah that what happened to those promises made with the people of Jammu and Kashmir before coming into power. The PDP leader while listing the current crisis said that when unemployment is at its peak, inflation is biting hard and ordinary families are struggling to make ends meet, the government has imposed a 6.83 percent po

Jammu, Aug 22: A 14-year-old boy was critically injured in a bear attack in a forested area of Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban on Saturday, officials said. Akram Ahmad Chopan, a resident of Seeri village, was attacked by the wild bear at Asher in Banihal area, where he had gone to tend to his livestock, the officials said. They said some shepherds, on hearing his cries, rushed to his rescue and shifted him to the Sub-District Hospital for treatment after chasing away the beast.

Srinagar, Aug 22: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Saturday strongly criticised the National Conference (NC)-led government over the reported 6.83 per cent increase in electricity tariffs, terming the move a betrayal of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Sharma said the NC had come to power with a clear promise of providing 200 units of free electricity to every household, but nearly two years after the 2024 Assembly elections, the commitment rem

Jammu, Aug 22: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha joined the Board of Governors, faculty, students, alumni and dignitaries today to celebrate 10 years of IIM Jammu. Reflecting on IIM Jammu's remarkable journey, the Lieutenant Governor said that from a modest beginning to its current standing as one of India's fastest-emerging business schools, the Institute has scripted a new history while setting out an ambitious roadmap for the decade ahead. Recalling that IIM Jammu started a decade ago with

Srinagar, Aug 21: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq on Friday said that restrictions on his religious activities and attempts to prevent him from addressing congregations at historic religious sites appeared to be part of the state policy. Addressing the Friday congregation at the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar, Mirwaiz said he had returned to the mosque after nearly two weeks during which he was prevented from delivering the Friday sermon there and was also denied an opportunit

Srinagar, Aug 21: The body of a 42-year-old man was recovered from the Dughwan forest area on the outskirts of Srinagar early Friday morning, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the mans body was found in the Dughwan forest area and was taken to PHC Harwan, where doctors declared him brought dead. He said the body was later shifted to SMHS Hospital for further medical examination. The deceased was identified as Mohammad Lateef (42), son of Mohammad Aa

New Delhi, Aug 20: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Thursday night said its 'answer key challenge' system is designed to be fair to all students and rejected concerns about it being expensive. An NTA answer key challenge is an online process where candidates who take an exam (like JEE Main, NEET, or UGC NET) can object to errors in the provisional answer key. The NTA has been under fire lately over issues ranging from NEET-UG paper leak to errors in the UGC-NET examinations. On the concern b

Jammu, Aug 21: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu will mark a significant milestone in its institutional journey with the celebration of its 10th anniversary on August 22, 2026 at Mandapam, IIM Jammu. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will be the chief guest in the inaugural ceremony and he will also release coffee table books documenting significant milestones and achievements of IIM Jammus ten-year journey. The celebrations will bring together eminent dignitaries, policymakers, indus

Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was moved to a private hospital in Islamabad early Friday for medical tests after the Supreme Court ordered his hospitalisation, his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party said. Khan, 73, was taken to Shifa International Hospital, where hundreds of police personnel were deployed and roads leading to the facility were cordoned off. Its confirmed that he has arrived at Shifa International Hospital, PTI spokesman Zulfi Bukhari told AFP, adding that the

India and Japan on Thursday agreed to deepen defence and maritime security cooperation, including greater information sharing, joint exercises, logistics support and collaboration in defence shipbuilding and technology. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi in New Delhi. The two ministers signed a Memorandum of Arrangement on Maritime Security Cooperation, providing a framework for enhanced cooperation betw

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Thursday called for an early resolution of long-pending water disputes among southern states, saying water was central to the regions agriculture, industry, environment and public health. Addressing the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council in Mahabalipuram, Amit Shah said South India had emerged as a major contributor to the countrys growth, particularly in IT, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, research and developmen

The J&K junior boys football team Thursday departed to represent the Union Territory at the Dr. B.C. Roy Trophy 2026-27, with the young players set to compete against some of the countrys top emerging football talent. Issuing a statement, it said that months of preparation, countless training sessions and unwavering commitment have led to this moment. Now, it is time for our young footballers to test themselves against some of the countrys best emerging talent. With every tackle, every pass and

IFC Kashmir and Galaxy FC shared the points after playing out a competitive 11 draw in the latest encounter of the Srinagar Premier League 2026 at the TRC Turf, Srinagar, on Thursday. Both teams produced a determined performance in a closely fought contest, with neither side able to find the decisive goal despite a strong second-half effort. The match as per a DFA statement, began at an energetic pace, with both IFC Kashmir and Galaxy FC showing attacking intent from the opening minutes. The two

CEMTAC Cements felicitated its brand ambassador and MMA athlete Owais Yaqoob for his recent international victory in Bulgaria at a special felicitation ceremony held at Golden Tulip, Srinagar. The event, ass per a statement, was attended by CEMTACs leading distributors and retailers, along with members of the companys team. The gathering celebrated Owais achievement and highlighted the importance of supporting young sporting talent from J&K. As part of its support for Owais sporting journey, CEM

MLA Hazratbal, Salman Ali Sagar, on Thursday laid the foundation stone of a much-awaited playfield at Dara, fulfilling a long-standing demand of the local residents, particularly the youth. Speaking on the occasion, Salman Sagar, as per a statement, said the playfield will provide youngsters with a dedicated space for sports, recreation and nurturing their talent. He said the project was among his poll commitments and expressed satisfaction that the promise is now being fulfilled. He thanked the

The historic Chinar Premier League (CPL) 2026 entered its much-awaited knockout stage on Thursday with a spectacular ceremony held at General Bipin Rawat Stadium, Baramulla, witnessing a massive gathering of around 6,000 spectators, including school students and sports lovers. Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, as per an official statement, inaugurated the tourney while Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services & Sports Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, attended the event as the guest of honour. The ceremony c

Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the functioning and performance of the Administrative Reforms, Inspections (ARI) & Trainings Department, with a focus on key governance and administrative reform initiatives, including finalisation of Recruitment Rules, cadre restructuring, resolution of Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) issues, and operational efficiency of the J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE) and Government Press. The meeting was attended by the Commissioner Secretary

Reliance Jio has announced that its current industry-leading tariff plans, including the Rs 299 plan, will continue to remain available to all users, while introducing a new Jio Prime membership that offers customers additional price certainty for eligible plans. Under the new programme, customers opting for Jio Prime can continue recharging with their preferred eligible plans at current prices until September 5, 2027, irrespective of any tariff revisions during the price-guarantee period. The m

TSF Shoes organised a distributor meet at Hotel Golden Forest, Rajbagh, Srinagar, bringing together leading dealers and retail partners from across Jammu and Kashmir. The event featured the launch of TSFs new range of casual leather shoes, along with injection-moulded comfort footwear incorporating the latest technology. The company also showcased its tactical and safety footwear range, which received an encouraging response from distributors. Participants appreciated the quality and pricing of

J&K Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GK Communications Private Limited under its Corporate Salary Package, extending customised banking benefits to 119 employees of the media group. The agreement was signed by Zonal Head (Srinagar) Sheikh Mohammad Muzaffar on behalf of J&K Bank and Fayaz Ahmad Kaloo for GK Communications Private Limited in the presence of Cluster Head Syed Tasaduq Madni, Branch Head (SSI Srinagar) Ubaid Ashraf and other senior officials from both organisa

Jammu and Kashmirs registered investor base in the stock market has crossed the 14-lakh mark, with the number of registered clients reaching 14,12,378 as of August 20, 2026, recording a year-on-year growth of 19.31 per cent, according to official BSE data accessed by Greater Kashmir . The figures show that J&K added 2,28,554 registered clients, or roughly 2.29 lakh investors, during the past year. This represents a substantially faster expansion than the overall growth in the countrys registered

The Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMMRC), University of Kashmir (KU), commenced a two-day orientation programme on Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) at the Main Campus, aimed at familiarising academics with digital learning platforms and encouraging greater integration, visibility and enrollment of MOOCs in higher education. Titled Promoting MOOCs in Higher Education: Integration, Visibility and Enrollment, the programme brought together faculty members from universities and colleges

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today laid the foundation stone for the ` 25.87 crore state-of-the-art mechanized Abattoir here at Allochi Bagh, marking a significant step towards establishing a regulated, hygienic and scientifically managed meat-processing facility for Srinagar city. The construction of modern mechanized Sheep & Goat Abattoir in Srinagar City, includes Testing & Commissioning on EPC Mode under CAPEX/SASCI. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the modern abattoir would mark an importa

A delegation of The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu & Kashmir State Centre, led by its Chairman, Er. Ferdous Ahad Bhat, FIE, visited the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar to welcome Prof. Anurag Misra, FIE the newly appointed Director of NIT Srinagar, on his new assignment. During the meeting, the IEI delegation extended its warm greetings and best wishes to Prof. Anurag Misra, FIE and expressed confidence that his leadership would further strengthen the institutes academic