- TOP STORIES
JK babus oppose declaration of assets
Cite ‘Security Concerns, Turmoil’; SIC To Take Final Call
FAHEEM ASLAM
Srinagar, Aug 13: Bureaucrats in Jammu and Kashmir have opposed declaration of their assets, citing “it might jeopardize their security.” Top sources disclosed to Greater Kashmir that a number of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Kashmir Administrative Service (KAS) officers have responded More
Kashmir enveloped under security blanket
No Inputs About Militant Attack: DGP
UMER MAQBOOL
Srinagar, Aug 13: Ahead of August 15, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have put in place elaborate security arrangements across the state particularly around Bakshi Stadium in the Valley, where the main Independence Day function will be held. Police sources said three tier security arrangements More
Amanullah Khan, Yasin Malik join hands
Sign Merger Agreement
NISAR AHMED THOKAR
Islamabad, Aug 13: In a significant development the factions of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) led by Amanullah Khan and Yasin Malik have agreed in principle to work together to steer the ongoing movement to its logical end, a senior JKLF leader said.“Following an in-depth consultations More
Even Sheikh couldn’t suppress sentiment: Malik
G U KYANI
Islamabad, Aug 13: Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Muhammad Yasin Malik has said that no leader in Kashmir can suppress the sentiment of freedom.“When a big leader like, Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah, could not break the resolve of Kashmiris to fight for their Right to Self Determination More
Will Mohra power house run again?
‘1902-Built Project Renovation Plan On Anvil’
MUDDASIR ALI
Srinagar, Aug 13: One of the oldest hydel power plants in south Asia, Mohra power house, lying defunct for past 14 years near LoC in Baramulla district is likely to run again in near future to light up Kashmir homes.State Power Development Corporation is preparing a detailed project report for More
Mirwaiz’s new platform is radio
Reaches Out To Youth Through FM
WASIM KHALID
Srinagar, Aug 13: He is known for his pro-freedom politics. His bastion has remained Jamia Masjid in old city where he always delivers lectures to thousands of people discussing Kashmiri freedom, politics and other issues.But this Ramadan, Hurriyat (M) chairman- Mirwaiz Umar Farooq- has got into More
Transparent investigations on: Khoda
Sopore, Poonch Killings
Srinagar, Aug 13: Director General of Police, Kuldeep Khoda Saturday said that investigations into the custodial death in Sopore and fake encounter killing in Poonch were going on in a transparent manner and will be completed on merit.Talking to reporters on sidelines of a function here, the DGP More
- Briefs
Thousands pay obeisance at Thajiwara Pracheen cave
Srinagar: On the eve of ‘Shravan Purnimashi” thousands of devotees had darshan of Lord Shiva at Pracheen Cave of Amarnath at Thajiwara (Bijbehara) district Islamabad (Anantnag). The pracheen cave More
- National
India, Pak MPs to hold dialogue next week
New Delhi, Aug 13: A 20-member multi-party parliamentary delegation from Pakistan will come here next week for a dialogue with Indian parliamentarians to explore ways to resolve humanitarian issues like More
One versus all
Paramilitary CRPF men arrest a youth in Srinagar on Saturday. Aman Farooq/GK
Jammu celebrates Rakshabandhan
Festivities, kite flying marked Rakshabandhan celebrations in Jammu. Mir Imran/GK
Rains lash Valley
Pedestrians walk on an inundated road in Batmaloo Srinagar as rains lashed the Valley on Friday. Mubashir Khan/GK
‘Allow me to march’
Police arrest senior Hurriyat (M) leader Shabir Ahmed Shah near his residence in Civil Lines area on Thursday. Mubashir Khan/GK
Jammu receives heavy rainfall
Rains ravaged Jammu city on Thursday. At least 9 persons died and hundreds of structures were damaged due to heavy downpour since last night. Mir Imran/GK
Serene scene
A panoramic view of camping site near Drass on Srinagar-Leh highway. Mubashir Khan/GK
Kashmir shuts
Kashmir Valley observed a shutdown on Thursday against the continuous price hike and other issues. The shutdown call was given by Kashmir Economic Alliance (KEA)… Mubashir Khan/GK
Joint Operation!
CRPF man damages a Maruti car under the watchful eyes of JK Policeman at Maisuma on Monday. Clashes broke out in the area after police arrested a local youth. Mubashir Khan/GK
Traders take to streets
Traders on Monday staged massive protests in Srinagar against what they termed as “Government’s indifferent attitude” towards them. Habib Naqash/GK
Stranded...
Vehicles remained stranded on Srinagar-Jammu Highway on Sunday following landslides triggered by torrential rains in Jammu region. Rashid Rasool/GK
GOLDEN RAYS
Sun sets in Srinagar on warm summer day. Habib Naqash/GK
Flash floods
Personnel of Fire and Emergency Service Department carry out a rescue operation in Jammu on Sunday. Mir Imran/GK
MUD HOUSES
A spectacular view of Wadwan Valley captured by GK Photo Editor Habib Naqash.
‘Not allowed’
Policemen prevent mediamen from attending Syed Ali Shah Geelani’s press conference in Srinagar on Saturday. Mubashir Khan/GK
- Opinion
Beyond Probes
This way we can't punish guilty
WRITE HAND BY AJAZ UL HAQUE
We are almost through this summer. Eventless, as the season has gone except some isolated incidents of terror. The heart-chilling death of a young boy in the custody could easily have triggered a mayhem More
- Op-Ed
Education on Contract
The situation calls for a considerate approach, followed by a rethinking about the idea of contracting out education
ALTAF KHAN
Employment is an all time issue in the valley. Politicians talk about incessantly. Ironically when the people stage protests, go for hunger strike, to put their point across on this subject none has time More
- Business
‘Investment key to tackle unemployment’
Govt working hard to motivate intra, inter-state investors to Valley: Mir
GK NEWS NETWORK
Khimber, Aug 13: Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Hassan Mir today said investment in the Valley is the only solution to tackle the burning problem of unemployment. He said the coalition government More
- Sports
KASHMIRI -BORN AMERICAN LAUNCHES FOOTBALL LEAGUE IN SRINAGAR
ABID KHAN
Srinagar, Aug 13: With the dream to make Sundays in Srinagar look similar to those of America the Kashmiri born American sports lover has launched Sunday Football league here in Srinagar. Murtaza More
- Kashmir
Geelani felicitates people of Pakistan on Aug 14
Srinagar, Aug 13: The Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Shah Geelani has felicitated the people of Pakistan on the eve of August 14, praying for its (Pakistan’s) safety, stability and progress More
- Srinagar City
TRADITIONAL FAÇADE ON FADING FRONT
New buildings particularly those in glazed glass exteriors could be looking modern but they are eating away the historic identity, which Srinagar is globally known for
M HYDERI
FOR decades, places like Poloview, Residency Road, Lal Chowk, Hari Singh High Street, Maharaja Bazar, Maharaj Gunj and the Jhelum banks along Shahr-e-Khaas were famed for their typical heritage buildings More
- Jammu
Accused narrate conspiracy before media
Surankote Fake Eencounter Accused narrate
AZHAR MANHAS
Surankote, Aug 13: While police today claimed that it has set August 20 deadline to solve the fake encounter case, where a mentally challenged person was killed, the two accused persons today told the More
- South Asia
Former Pak soldier sentenced to death for GHQ attack
REZAUL H LASKAR/PTI
Islamabad, Aug 13: A Pakistani military court has sentenced a former soldier to death and another to life imprisonment, while awarding prison terms to five civilians for their roles in the 2009 attack More
- World
Massive crackdown by Syrian forces against protesters
Residents flee towns; 1,744 civilians killed
Damascus, Aug 13: Armoured vehicles entered the port city of Latakia and a village near Lebanon today, activists said, causing residents to flee as the West seeks ways to pressure Damascus to end the violence More





