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Pulwama, Oct 2: The District Administration Pulwama on Friday celebrated Gandhi Jayanti at GDC for Boys, Pulwama, with a series of activities highlighting the ideals and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, including truth, non-violence, cleanliness, selfless service and community participation. The programme was attended by ADDC Pulwama, Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, Additional Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Dr. Sheikh Mohammad Ashraf, Principal GDC Boys Pulwama, Prof. Dr. Bashir Ahmad Sheikh, DSP Headquarters Pul

Srinagar, Oct 2: The J&K Wildlife Protection Department on Friday organized UT-level inaugural function of Wildlife Week 2026 at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Shalimar. The inaugural function marked the commencement of a week-long programme dedicated to creating awareness about wildlife conservation, protection of biodiversity and preservation of the rich natural heritage of Jammu & Kashmir. Dr. Suneesh Buxy, PCCF (Wildlife)/Chief Wild

Kulgam, Oct 2: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam on Friday presided over a Peoples Plan Campaign (PPC), Reform Utsav and Special Gram Sabha at Pachgam village of Kund block, with a focus on participatory planning, public involvement and effective implementation of various government initiatives. A large number of local residents participated in the Gram Sabha and put forth their demands, developmental issues and suggestions before the Deputy Commissioner. The people expressed their

Budgam, Oct 2: As part of the Reform Utsav, a nationwide citizen-driven governance campaign, being observed in conjunction with the Peoples Plan Campaign (PPC) Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas, an AYUSH Health Camp was organised on Friday at Gram Sabha Kenihama under the thematic initiative Healthy Village. The camp was organised by AYUSH Health and Wellness Centre (AHWC), Kenihama, under the supervision of District AYUSH Officer, Budgam, Dr. Muzaffar Hussain, and was conducted by Dr. Nusrat Bashir, Me

Ganderbal, Oct 2: Central University of Kashmir (CUK), in collaboration with Gandhi King FoundationJ&K Chapter, commemorated the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi with a one-day national seminar on Peace and Non-Violence, alongside Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 at Tulmulla campus, reaffirming the relevance of Gandhian values of truth, compassion, service, peace and non-violence in contemporary society. Addressing the participants, Vice Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, deliberated on the pra

Srinagar, Oct 02: Jammu and Kashmir is all set to witness moderate rainfall and snowfall over the higher reaches in the next week, with the Meteorological Department predicting a wet spell from October 6, with major intensity on October 9 and 10. The local Meteorological Department (MeT) has said the weather is expected to remain generally dry till October 5 (Monday). However, the forecast issued by Director MeT, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, stated the weather is expected to remain partly to generally clou

Srinagar, Oct 02: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has termed the Jammu and Kashmir Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) Policy 2026 a major step towards promoting clean energy, strengthening the circular economy and turning organic waste into wealth in Jammu & Kashmir. Following its approval by the Council of Ministers chaired by the Chief Minister, the government has notified the Jammu and Kashmir Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) Policy 2026, providing a comprehensive framework for converting organic waste into clean

Srinagar, Oct 02: The Jhelum, Kashmir's lifeline, has slipped below the zero-gauge mark at Sangam, recording 0.13 feet on Friday, as the Valley enters autumn with the river once again showing signs of depleted flows. The latest reading is not the lowest ever recorded, but it is significant for early October, particularly when viewed against the increasingly erratic rainfall and snowfall patterns witnessed across Kashmir in recent years. Historical records show how sharply the Jhelum can fluctuat

Srinagar, Oct 02: Satyameva Jayatetruth alone triumphsmust remain a guiding principle for democracy, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday, as he cautioned against misinformation and urged the youth to adopt Mahatma Gandhi's discipline of verifying facts and engaging in dialogue before reacting. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the Gandhi Jayanti Celebration organised by the School Education Department in collaboration with the Department of Culture. He extended heartfelt wishes

A society may celebrate high literacy rates and still remain deeply uneducated. The distinction is uncomfortable but necessary. Literacy enables a person to read and write. Education, in its fuller sense, teaches one how to think, question, understand, empathise and act responsibly. The first can be measured in numbers; the second is reflected in the character of a society. The expansion of schools, colleges and universities has undoubtedly transformed lives. More children are entering classroom

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant promise confined to science fiction or research laboratories. It has entered classrooms, hospitals, offices, newsrooms and homes, quietly altering the way people work, learn, communicate and make decisions. The arrival of AI carries the excitement of progress, but also the unease of a future arriving before society has prepared for it. This is the essence of future shock: the disorientation caused when technological change moves faster than human in

Once a familiar presence in every courtyard, walls, roof and garden, the house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is now drawing attention as its numbers decline throughout the world. Kashmir Valley too is witnessing a drastic decline in its population and is restricted to a few suitable areas only. It was once an extraordinarily adaptable bird, capable of living alongside humans in both rural and urban settings. Traditional houses inadvertently provided it with everything it needed for nesting and bre

Pakistans economic story today is one of striking contradictions. On one side is a government struggling under the weight of public debt, interest payments, taxation pressures and limited fiscal space. On the other is a powerful overseas Pakistani community, particularly from Mirpur division of Pak-occupied Jammu and Kashmir(PoJK), sending money home, building businesses and homes, financing weddings and family functions, and keeping thousands of local economic transactions alive. Pakistan borro

There are moments in the history of a civilisation when a tradition, though never completely extinguished, appears to recede into the shadows of time. Its texts survive in manuscripts, its wisdom remains preserved in the memories of a few teachers, and its spiritual practices continue quietly within a small circle. Then comes an individual who reconnects the broken threads, restores confidence in the tradition and transmits its knowledge to a new generation. In the modern history of Kashmir Shai

Script & Direction: Sanjay Kaul Screenplay: Sunayana Kachroo Concept: Kanwal Peshin A group of Kashmiri Pandit Artists based in Boston, USA, led by Sanjay Kaul, in an attempt to revive Kashmiri Live Theatre, performed at the SAATH Theatre Festival in Boston. The play depicted a family room setting in a Kashmiri-American home in the United States. The central theme is about homecoming to Kashmir for those who were forced out of there. The seven characters in it play family dynamics, maintaining

Srinagar, 02 Oct: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah and General Secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar have expressed deep grief over the demise of the Valley's renowned religious personality and Islamic scholar Molvi Abdul Salam Bhat, resident of Pahlu, Brain, Nishat. In a statement, the leaders expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the eternal peace and salvation of the departed soul and for his elevation to the highest ranks in Jannat

Srinagar: AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi on Thursday congratulated the newly elected office-bearers of the Batamallo Traders Association and called for greater unity and transparency among traders bodies. Speaking at a felicitation programme for the new leadership, including President Abrar Ahmad Khan, General Secretary Wasim Ahmad Khan and Senior Vice President Mehraj U Din Ganai, Inam said elected representatives had a responsibility to work for the welfare of those who had chosen them. H

Srinagar, Oct 2: The Group of Concerned Citizens J&K (GCC) has raised concerns over the increasing pressure on Jammu and Kashmirs fragile environment, particularly water resources, in the name of development. A GCC delegation led by its chairman and former Advisor to the J&K Governor, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai, presented its policy paper, Srinagar Declaration on Natural Environment in Jammu & Kashmir, to Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo during a meeting here on Thursday. The group sought an expert apprais

Srinagar, Oct 2: The Jammu and Kashmir government has appointed 60 officers as Liaison Officers for visiting dignitaries attending the upcoming Global Capability Centers (GCC) Summit, scheduled to be held on October 9 and 10 at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Jammu. According to government order no. 1595-JK(GAD) of 2026, issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), the officers have been designated to coordinate with visiting dignitaries during the two-day summit. The appoint

Srinagar, Oct 2: Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered a case against ruling National Conference MLA Altaf Ahmad Wani alias Altaf Kaloo and party additional spokesperson Umesh Bhat alias Umesh Talashi following a complaint by a police personnel deployed as the MLAs Personal Security Officer (PSO), sources said. According to the complaint, the police personnel alleged that an altercation took place while he was performing his security duties, following which he was allegedly assaulted by Wani

Srinagar, Oct 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Friday observed the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at Congress Bhawan, M.A. Road, Srinagar. Senior Congress leader and former legislator Bashir Ahmad Magray presided over the programme, where party leaders and workers paid floral tributes to the two leaders and recalled their contributions to the freedom struggle, nation-building and public service. Later, Congress wo

Ganderbal:Social Activist Forum Ganderbal has deferred its proposed hunger strike after holding discussions with the administration over demands related to healthcare and education facilities in Kangan. Addressing a press conference, Manzoor Ahmad Lone said the decision was taken after the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) asked them to meet concerned officials and discuss their demands. He said several issues concerning Kangan Trauma Hospital have seen progress, including the introduction of a se

Srinagar, Oct 2: National Conference General Secretary and Khanyar MLA Ali Muhammad Sagar on Friday said restoration of statehood was essential to strengthen the authority of the elected government and ensure administrative accountability. Sagar said the existing administrative arrangement had given the bureaucracy significant powers, which, according to him, had at times led to differences between officials and decisions of the elected government and Assembly. Referring to recent communications

Jammu, Oct 02: Jammu, Oct 2: Minister Satish Sharma on Friday visited the Chhamb Assembly constituency and laid foundation stones for and inaugurated development works worth Rs 13 crore. During the visit, Sharma covered Akhnoor, Barui Sangani, Kandi, Balla, Maira-Sather and Payain, interacting with residents and reviewing local developmental issues. At Akhnoor, Satish Sharma laid the foundation stone for construction of the Tehsil Supply Officer (TSO) Building. The new infrastructure is aimed at

Baramulla, Oct 2: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, on Friday attended the culmination programme of Swachhata Hi Seva and the launch of Reforms Utsav (Gram Sabha), organised on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at Government Degree College, Tangmarg. The programme was organised by the Directorate of Rural Sanitation, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, J&K. The aim of the event was to reinforce

Srinagar, Oct 2:Jammu and Kashmir has formed an expert panel of specialist and super-specialist doctors to provide expert opinion under the AB PM-JAY and AB PM-JAY SEHAT schemes. The move comes in response to the decisions taken by the Governing Council of the State Health Agency, J&K, during its 13th meeting held on July 7, 2026. The panel has been constituted for all specialties and super-specialties, including cardiology, CTVS, oncology, neurology, neurosurgery, urology, and orthopaedics. The

Ganderbal: Several administrative posts, including those of Tehsildars and Block Development Officers (BDOs), remain vacant in Ganderbal district, with officials reportedly holding additional charges of multiple areas, raising concerns among locals over delays in public services. Local resident Furkan Ahmad said the arrangement has put additional pressure on officers while also causing inconvenience to people who have to travel between different offices for routine revenue and development-relate

Srinagar, Oct 02: Two defendants have been deleted from a defamation suit filed by former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta after the plaintiff told the Delhi High Court that they had published apologies over the article in question, while three other defendants, including The Wire, continue to contest the case. In an order passed on September 30 in CS(OS) 859/2025, Arun Kumar Mehta v. Ashok Kumar Ranchhodbhai Parmar & Ors., Justice Manoj Jain recorded that counsel for Mehta sub

Srinagar, Oct 2: In a bid to tighten the noose against the power theft in Jammu and Kashmir, the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for J&K & Ladakh has authorised designated officers to take action, including disconnection of electricity supply, in cases involving detection of electricity theft. The authorisation has been issued under the first provision to Section 135(1A) of the Electricity Act, 2003 following a request from the Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL).

Srinagar, Oct 2: Bollywood actor-producer Sanjay Suri, who recently visited Kashmir for the International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK), has recalled his childhood in the valley, the circumstances that forced his family to leave in the early 1990s and his continuing emotional connection with Kashmir. Speaking to Rising Kashmir, Suri said he was 19 when the situation in Kashmir deteriorated in 1989 and he was then pursuing his graduation at Gandhi College. He had earlier studied at Bur

Srinagar, October 2: AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi congratulated the newly elected office-bearers of the Batamallo Traders Association, including President Abrar Ahmad Khan, General Secretary Wasim Ahmad Khan and Senior Vice President Mehraj U Din Ganai and urged them to work collectively for the welfare of the trading community. Addressing a felicitation programme organised in honour of the newly elected leadership, Inam Un Nabi said the very essence of democracy lies in giving people the

Kargil, October 2: Three people are feared missing after an Alto car skidded off the road and plunged into a river in the Zanskar area of Kargil district on Thursday, according to preliminary information. Following the accident, a joint search and rescue operation was launched by teams from the Ladakh Police, Army and local volunteers. Rescue personnel are currently searching the river and surrounding areas for the missing occupants. Their identities have not yet been confirmed. The circumstance