Jammu and Kashmir Edition

PM Modi conveys Diwali greetings to citizens

<img src="https://img-cdn.publive.online/fit-in/1280x960/greater-kashmir/media/media_files/2026/10/01/pm-modi-2026-10-01-17-38-30.jpg" /><p><strong>New Delhi, Nov 07: </strong>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed Diwali greetings to people and said the festival celebrates the eternal victory of light over darkness, goodness over evil and hope over despair.</p> <p>Modi hoped that this festive season inspires everyone to spread kindness, embrace positivity and work towards a brighter future.</p> <p>"Dear fellow citizen, warm greetings on the auspicious occasion of Diwali! This festival celebrates the eternal victory of light over darkness, goodness over evil and hope over despair," he said in a message posted on the government of India's 'Jan Sampark Portal'.</p> <p>The prime minister said Diwali is also an occasion to cherish India's rich traditions and strengthen the bonds of togetherness.</p> <p>"May Diwali illuminate every home with happiness, harmony and prosperity. May this festive season inspire us to spread kindness, embrace positivity and work towards a brighter future," he said.</p> <p>Modi urged everyone to move forward with renewed energy and determination to build a prosperous and 'Viksit Bharat'.</p> <p>"Once again, wishing you a Happy Diwali," he said.</p>

BCCI president Mithun Manhas gets relief as Jammu court rejects date-of-birth fraud complaint

A Jammu court has dismissed an application seeking an FIR against BCCI president Mithun Manhas over allegations of date-of-birth fraud.

J&amp;K notifies private universities rules, CM says move to boost higher education

<img src="https://img-cdn.publive.online/fit-in/1280x960/greater-kashmir/media/media_files/2026/05/07/omar_abdullah-2026-05-07-00-21-57.jpg" /><p><strong>Jammu, Nov 07: </strong>The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified the Private Universities Rules, 2026, paving the way for the establishment of reputed national and international institutions of higher learning in the Union Territory, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah describing the move as a significant step towards strengthening the higher education sector and expanding opportunities for the youth.</p> <p>The rules provide for streamlined approval procedures, 25 percent reservation for J&amp;K domiciles in admissions and employment, effective regulatory oversight and stringent penalties for violations, with a focus on transparency, accountability and academic standards, the Office of the Chief Minister said in a post on X.</p> <p>Congratulating Minister for Education Shamim Fidrous on the notification, Abdullah said the move marked a significant step towards facilitating the establishment of reputed national and international institutions of higher learning in the Union Territory.</p> <p>He said the new framework would facilitate institutional investment, expand educational and employment opportunities for local youth, and promote excellence in teaching, research and innovation.</p> <p>The chief minister said the initiative would encourage the establishment of institutions across disciplines, including STEM, medicine, law, business studies and liberal arts, while advancing the government's objective of making quality higher education accessible to students within J&amp;K and developing the region as a competitive destination for higher learning and research.</p>

Kashmir shivers as Shopian freezes at minus 0.9°C

<img src="https://img-cdn.publive.online/fit-in/1280x960/greater-kashmir/media/media_files/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Cold-wave-griped-the-valley-1-1.jpg" /><p><strong>Srinagar, Nov 07:&amp;nbsp;</strong>Shopian recorded the coldest night of the ongoing season in Kashmir at minus 0.9 degrees Celsius, while temperatures across the Valley continued to hover around the freezing point, with Leh in Ladakh recording the lowest minimum temperature at minus 4.2 degrees Celsius.</p> <p>According to temperature data, Pulwama recorded a minimum temperature of minus 0.3 degrees Celsius, followed by Pahalgam at 0.0 degrees Celsius and Kukernag at 0.2 degrees Celsius.</p> <p>Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 2.0 degrees Celsius, while Qazigund also settled at 2.0 degrees Celsius. Kupwara recorded 1.5 degrees Celsius and Gulmarg 1.2 degrees Celsius.</p> <p>Srinagar Airport recorded 0.8 degrees Celsius, while Sonamarg settled at 0.6 degrees Celsius. Budgam and Konibal Pampore recorded 1.1 degrees Celsius each. Baramulla recorded 3.7 degrees Celsius, while Kulgam settled at 3.3 degrees Celsius.</p> <p>In Jammu division, Jammu Airport recorded a minimum temperature of 15.3 degrees Celsius, followed by Kathua at 15.2 degrees Celsius. Jammu city and Katra both recorded 14.0 degrees Celsius.</p> <p>Bhadarwah recorded 4.8 degrees Celsius, Banihal 6.7 degrees Celsius, Rajouri 7.2 degrees Celsius and Kishtwar 8.8 degrees Celsius.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Ladakh continued to experience sub-zero temperatures, with Leh recording minus 4.2 degrees Celsius, the lowest across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Kargil recorded minus 1.4 degrees Celsius, while Nubra Valley settled at minus 0.9 degrees Celsius.&amp;mdash;(KNO)</p>

J&K NHM Employees to Get 5% Annual Increment from April 01

J&K Govt fulfils promise, sanctions 5% increment for NHM contractual staff: Sakina Itoo

Srinagar, Nov 07: Sakina Itoo on Saturday said that as promised by the Government, a 5 percent annual increment has been sanctioned for eligible contractual employees engaged under the National Health Mission (NHM), Jammu and Kashmir, for the financial year 2026-27. Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo as per GNS announced the decision on […]