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Srinagar:The much-awaited water supply augmentation schemes for Nowhatta, Gojwara and Kathi Darwaza, worth Rs 25 lakh, were inaugurated today by MLA Hazratbal Salman Ali Sagar at Nowhatta, Khanyar. The newly inaugurated schemes are aimed at strengthening the existing water supply infrastructure and improving the quality of drinking water supply to hundreds of households across the three areas. The initiative is expected to provide considerable relief to local residents by enhancing the availabil

Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday chaired a meeting of the partys Central and North Kashmir leadership to review organisational activities following the recently concluded zonal and district-level elections. The meeting was attended by PDP General Secretary Organisation Advocate Gh Nabi Lone Hanjura, General Secretaries Advocate Ab Haq Khan and Mohammad Khursheed Aalam, Womens Wing President Anjum Fazili, Kupwa

Tehran [Iran], October 12 : In a definitive declaration outlining Tehrans diplomatic stance, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei asserted that while Iran is willing to engage in nuclear negotiations with the United States, it will not reset the clock on past grievances or ignore the changing realities on the ground. Speaking on Monday against the backdrop of heightened Middle East tensions and ongoing economic sanctions, Baghaei firmly rejected the idea that diplomacy can simply

Washington, DC [US], October 11 : US President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that Tehran may ramp up its actions against Washington ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, noting that the American administration believes Iran is acting under the impression that such measures would inflict damage on the United States. Speaking at a political event in Tennessee, a traditional stronghold of the Republican Party, Trump maintained that Washington has the capacity to resolve the ongoing war swift

Washington DC [US], October 8 : US President Donald Trump on Thursday dismissed reports of possible fresh strikes against Iran, saying productive discussions are underway with Tehran and making clear that the United States will not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the blockade on Iranian maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz would remain in place while claiming that oil was continuing to flow in record volumes through the strategi

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], October 8 : The Indian Embassy in Riyadh on Thursday advised Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain alert, stay indoors as necessary and follow instructions issued by local authorities after attacks targeted Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, leaving three people dead and 36 injured. In view of the current situation, all Indian nationals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are advised to remain alert and vigilant, stay indoors as nec

Bandipora , October 8 : A hailstorm accompanied by rain and gusty winds lashed parts of the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, amid a sudden change of weather, damaging standing crops and raising concerns among farmers over significant losses. The intense hailstorm lasted for around ten minutes and affected several areas of the district, with farmers reporting damage to standing crops following the spell of hail, rain and strong winds. The India Meteorological Department (IMD)

Srinagar, October 8, 2026 : Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, Sh. Sujit Kumar Singh, IPS , felicitated the Srinagar Police team, led by SSP Srinagar Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy, IPS , for successfully busting an organised inter-state narcotics network operating in Downtown Srinagar. The felicitated team included Zonal SP Sh. Showkat Ahmad , SDPO M.R. Ganj Junaid Wali , along with the SHOs and Investigating Officers of Police Station M.R. Ganj , who played a significant role in unearth

Pulwama, Oct 08 : Two persons were injured after being attacked by a bear near their residence in Khrew area of Pampore in south Kashmirs Pulwama district, officials said on Thursday. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the duo was attacked by a bear near their residence in Khrew, Pampore. He said the duo was shifted to SDH Pampore, where one of them sustained injuries to his right leg and left arm, while the other suffered an injury to his right leg. They were later

Anantnag, October 7: In the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, a fire broke out at Qazi Mohalla in Anantnag, affecting a total of six residential-cum-commercial structures, officials said. Officials told Rising Kashmir that the fire call was received at around 1:34 AM, following which the turnout was made at 1:35 AM. Fire & Emergency Services teams from Fire Headquarters Anantnag, Fire Station Mattan and Fire Station City Chowk were immediately dispatched to the spot. Water bowsers from

New Delhi [India], October 6 : The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a fireman, posted at the office of the Assistant Director, Fire & Emergency Services, Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, in an alleged bribery case, the agency said in a release. The CBI registered the instant case on October 6 against the said accused based on a complaint, wherein it was alleged that the accused Fireman demanded a bribe of Rs 40,000 from the complainant for processing and issuance of the Fire & Emer

Reasi, Oct 05 : A 28-year-old man was found dead at his residence in the Kun Kanyalan area of Katra in Reasi district on Monday, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the man was found unconscious at his residence in Katra during the early hours. He said that soon after receiving the information, a police team reached the spot, took the body into custody and shifted it to the Community Health Centre (CHC) Katra for further proceedings, where he was decl

Yemen, October 5 : Yemen's Houthi rebels on Sunday (local time) have claimed responsibility for strikes targeting Aramco facilities in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh and Khurais areas, as fighting between the Houthis and Saudi-backed forces intensifies in the region. In a statement issued on Telegram, Houthi spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree said the attacks were carried out in response to what the group described as continued Saudi aggression against Yemen. The criminal Saudi enemy continues it

Leh, Oct 4: A Health Walk-Run was organised in Leh on Sunday under the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat 100 Sundays Campaign, with the theme My Health, My Pride, to promote physical fitness, healthy lifestyles, positive youth engagement and awareness against substance abuse. The walk commenced from Sangya Namgyal Chowk, Leh, and was flagged off by Bhanu Prabha, IAS, Administrative Secretary, School Education, Higher Education and Skill Development, UT of Ladakh. Welcoming the participants, T

Kishtwar, Oct 4: Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma on Sunday convened a public outreach Camp at village Yourdu on the last leg of his 2 -day tour of Marwah Sub-Division. Addressing the locals, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the immense tourism potential in Marwah, Warwan and Dachhan areas. He, however, referred to reports suggesting the presence of suspicious elements in the region. The people of Marwah, Warwan and Dachhan should extend their full cooperation to the security forces

Jammu, Oct 4: As part of Wildlife Week 2026 being observed across the country from Oct 02-08 under the theme Connecting Habitats, Thriving Wildlife, J&K Wildlife Protection Department is organizing a series of events with focus on protecting the natural habitats, maintaining ecological connectivity and encouraging public participation in wildlife conservation. In this connection, a Heritage Walk was organized along the Manda Eco-Trail through Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary under the theme Walk for

Jammu, Oct 4: Reaffirming its commitment to rejuvenating traditional water bodies and strengthening water conservation infrastructure across Jammu city, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) on Sunday launched a 66.52 lakh pond restoration project at Sector-F, near the Railway Crossing in Sainik Colony, Ward No. 70, under the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2026. MLA Jammu South Dr. Narinder Singh laid the foundation stone for the project. The programme was attended by Joint Commissioner (Work

Rajouri, Oct 4: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner, Abhishek Sharma, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Rajouri, Malikzada Sheraz-ul-Haq on Sunday chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Rural Development Department (RDD). The meeting reviewed the progress of works under District capex, UT Capex Budget 2026-27 and Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) VB-G RAM G. The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Rajo

Kupwara, Oct 03: The Chief Conservator of Forests, Kashmir Region, Irfan Rasool Wani on Sunday undertook a one-day field tour of Kehmil and Langate Forest Divisions in North Forest Circle to review the progress made in eco-tourism development in the concerned areas. During his visit to Langate Forest Division, the CCF inspected the Forest complex Langate and reviewed the status of new infrastructure development and gave directions for timely work completion as per the approved plans and prescri

Baramulla, Oct 3: In a significant enforcement drive, ARTO Baramulla Mudasir Wani conducted inspections at several locations and sealed seven car dealer showrooms for allegedly operating without the required trade authorization. The action was carried out pursuant to the directions of the Transport Commissioner, Jammu & Kashmir, as part of the departments continued efforts to curb unauthorized vehicle dealerships and ensure strict compliance with transport regulations. Officials said the drive

Jammu, Oct 4: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, on Sunday chaired a meeting of Divisional Level Committee to formulate an action plan for identification and development of innovative, farmer-centric use cases for effective utilisation of AgriStack data. Director Agriculture Jammu, Member Secretary of the Committee, briefed the meeting on the potential applications of AgriStack and Farmer Registry data for improved monitoring and assessment of crop production, identification of shorta

Srinagar, Oct 04: Jammu & Kashmir Bank has strengthened its risk-management architecture to deal with an increasingly complex banking environment, placing greater emphasis on credit quality, liquidity, fraud prevention, operational resilience, cybersecurity and emerging climate-related risks. The banks Integrated Annual Report 2025-26, accessed by Rising Kashmir, shows that risk management is no longer confined to conventional financial risks, with the institution broadening its framework to inc

Srinagar, Oct 04: Jammu and Kashmir has crossed a milestone in its clean energy journey, with 43,000 rooftop solar installations completed under the PM Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana, as the Union Territory accelerates its transition towards renewable power. Managing Director, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), Mehmood Ahmad Shah, who was accompanying Secretary, Union Ministry of Power, Pankaj Agarwal, to review developments in the power sector in J&K, including projects being

Srinagar, Oct 04: Kashmir witnessed an extraordinary spell of October warmth on Sunday, with temperatures soaring several degrees above normal and multiple weather stations breaking or approaching long-standing records for the month. Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 31.2C, making it the second-highest October temperature on record for the city. The reading was 5.7C above normal and surpassed the previous October high of 31.1C recorded on October 2, 2008. The all-time October record rem

Srinagar, Oct 04: Kashmirs tourism revival brought a massive surge in road traffic during this years peak season, with around 30,000 tourist vehicles from different states entering the Valley during April, May and June, adding considerable pressure to the regions already stretched traffic system. The additional rush of tourist vehicles put Kashmirs traffic management to a test, with authorities claiming that additional burden was challenging but managed smoothly. DIG Traffic Kashmir Haseeb ur Re

Road safety in Kashmir cannot continue to be treated as a matter of occasional campaigns, ceremonial inspections and appeals to motorists. Every crash that claims a life or leaves a family devastated is a reminder that the crisis is not caused by recklessness alone. It is also rooted in unsafe roads, weak enforcement, poor traffic planning, defective vehicles and an administrative culture that often responds only after tragedy strikes. The valleys roads are under growing pressure. The number of

Srinagars growth is often presented as a sign of progress. New roads, buildings, commercial centres and expanding neighbourhoods are taken as evidence of a city moving forward. But a new study published in GeoJournal forces a more uncomfortable question: what kind of progress makes a city hotter, less green and increasingly polluted? The findings are deeply concerning. Between 2001 and 2021, Srinagars land surface temperature increased by up to 4C, while vegetation cover declined significantly.

PERSPECTIVE The realization hit me the moment I reached school some days ago. My pocket felt weightless. In the morning rush, I had left my phone behind at home. For anyone in charge of an institution, this is not a small slip. It triggers raw, cold panic. In public administration today, the smartphone is no longer a tool for leisure. It is a digital leash. Official WhatsApp groups never sleep. Circulars drop at all hours. Midday data demands arrive with strict deadlines. Directives marked for i

Illegal mining in Kashmir is no longer a hidden violation confined to a few riverbanks or remote stretches of land. It has become a serious assault on the Valleys fragile ecology, public safety and collective future. Across several districts, the unchecked extraction of sand, gravel, boulders and other minerals is altering river channels, damaging agricultural land, destabilising slopes and deepening the sense that environmental laws exist only on paper. The scale of the problem is visible in th

While attending the three-day programme at RIE Ajmer on Experimenting Reflective Practices for Augmenting Teachers Professional Competencies as per NPST, I found myself reflecting on a simple but important question: How often do we, as teachers, actually stop to examine our own classroom practice? As a classroom teacher and teacher trainer, I have increasingly felt that teaching cannot be reduced to completing a lesson, covering the syllabus or conducting an assessment. If our purpose is to ensu

India is home to over 700 tribal communities and more than 100 distinct tribal languages and dialects yet only a handful have a script, a dictionary or any presence online. For a Gondi speaking farmer trying to read a government health advisory or a Santhali student searching for a word in a textbook, the digital world has, until now, simply not spoken their language. AdiVaani is changing that through one sentence, one recording, one translated page at a time. AdiVaani is an AI based translation

Ramgarh, Oct 4: Ramgarh MLA Dr Devinder Kumar Manyal on Sunday inaugurated blacktopping work on a road in Nanga village being executed at an estimated cost of Rs 30 lakh under the City and Town Scheme. Speaking on the occasion, Manyal said improving road infrastructure was a priority as better connectivity was essential for the socio-economic development of rural areas. He said the project would improve movement for residents, students, farmers and other sections of the community. He assured res

Shopian, Oct 4 : Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi, during visits to various areas of Shopian and interactions with local residents and fruit growers, called for a firm and precautionary policy to protect the districts orchard ecosystem from activities that could undermine its long-term horticultural character. In a statement, Nabi said that Shopian cannot be treated as ordinary land available for unrestricted commercial activity. The districts orchards are a vital econom

Srinagar, Oct 05: Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Cabinet Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Sunday said that India is one of the largest democracies in the world and has a long-standing democratic tradition based on constitutional institutions and democratic values. In a statement, Yaseen said that questions being raised by political parties and various sections of society regarding the functioning of the poll body cannot be ignored. Yaseen said the Election Commission has t

Anantnag, Oct 04: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, today inaugurated a new Barista Hybrid cafe at Mattan Main Chowk, marking a significant addition to the local commercial and hospitality landscape. MLAs Reyaz Ahmad Khan, Dr Bashir Ahmad Veeri, Zafar Ali Khatana and other prominent persons were also present on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that the growing tourist and visit

Samba, Oct 04: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Sunday inspected and reviewed the ongoing construction works of two major long-span bridges on the T01 to Dhalote via Talour road in Sumb Block of Samba district. During the inspection, the Deputy Chief Minister expressed dismay over the pace of execution. He directed the concerned officers to assess the reasons behind delay in completion of the works and take necessary corrective measures to expedite the pace of construction. He also st

Srinagar, Oct 04: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, on Sunday said that teachers are the cornerstone of the education system and play an indispensable role in shaping the future of society and nation. The Minister was addressing a one-day Mega Teachers Conference on the theme Roles, Rights and Responsibilities of Teachers, organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Rehbar-e-Taleem Teachers Forum (JKReTTF) at SCERT Bemina here. The conference witnessed pa

Srinagar, Oct 04: A colourful mural featuring Bigg Boss contestant and Kashmiri singer Qazi Touqeer has caught the attention of residents and visitors on a Srinagar road opposite Amar Singh College, adding a touch of popular culture to the citys growing street-art landscape. The painting has been created by local artists Shahran Fayaz and Er Sahil Manzoor, who have portrayed Qazi Touqeer on a roadside wall in a vibrant artwork. A video shared on Instagram by the artists shows glimpses of the m

Srinagar, Oct 04: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Sunday said the government is working on a mechanism to facilitate the use of the Kashmiri language in the house, acknowledging that the absence of translators has been a major hurdle for legislators seeking to speak in their mother tongue. Rather said the issue needed to be addressed to ensure that members are able to express themselves in Kashmiri during Assembly proceedings without facing procedural difficu

Budgam, Oct 4: In a significant development in the investigation into the September 29 encounter, Budgam Police have recovered a bag containing medicines and eatables from the vicinity of Palmaidan, Doodhpathri, where Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Hashim Moosa was killed in an exchange of fire with security forces. According to police, the recovered items are suspected to have been intended for the use of the slain terrorist. The recovery assumes significance in the context of the ongoing inve

Srinagar, Oct 4: Maktaba Maseel-ul-Ummah, in association with the Mirwaiz Foundation, organised a prize distribution ceremony for a Seerah competition at the historic Jama Masjid Srinagar on Sunday. Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq presided over the ceremony and presented cash prizes, mementos and certificates to the winners. Addressing the gathering, Mirwaiz said inculcating values such as honesty, compassion, respect, responsibility and empathy in children was essential for bui

Budgam: The Mining Department has carried out 276 seizures in and around Sukhnag Nallah between January 2024 and April 2026 as part of action against illegal mining and unauthorised transportation of minerals, recovering 37.20 lakh in penalties from offenders. According to official details, the enforcement drive also resulted in the registration of 36 FIRs against habitual offenders during the same period. The department has also taken action In compliance with the directions of the National Gre

Ganderbal, Oct 4: Jammu and Kashmir Employees Coordination Committee chairman Shah Fayaz has urged the government to expedite the resolution of long-pending issues concerning employees, including the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), recruitment rules, pay anomalies and promotions. Addressing a press conference, JKECC Chairman Shah Fayaz said the committee, representing employees from over 40 departments, had recently discussed various concerns with district-level representatives of the Jammu and Kashmi

Ganderbal, Oct 4: Three government high schools in Kangan constituencyBoys High School Cherwan, High School Anderwan and Girls High School Waliwarare set to be upgraded to the Higher Secondary level, with classes expected to commence from the upcoming academic session. The recommendation for the upgradation has been made by Kangan MLA Mian Mehar Ali. Following the upgrade, Boys High School Cherwan will be designated as Higher Secondary School Cherwan, while High School Anderwan and Girls High Sc

Srinagar, Oct 4 : Education Minister Sakeena Itoo on Sunday said teachers are the cornerstone of the education system and play an indispensable role in shaping the future of society and the nation. She was addressing a one-day Mega Teachers Conference on Roles, Rights and Responsibilities of Teachers, organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Rehbar-e-Taleem Teachers Forum (JKReTTF) at SCERT Bemina here. The conference was attended by a large number of teachers and senior officers of the School Educati

Baramulla, Oct 04 : Two labourers were killed while another sustained injuries after a tractor overturned during construction work in the Sangri Bypass area of Baramulla on Saturday, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the trio was travelling on a tractor when it overturned near Sangri Bypass in Baramulla. He said that two labourers were killed in the incident while another sustained injuries. The deceased were identified as Mohd Raiq (32), son of Moh

Sopore Oct 04 : Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Sunday said the alleged regional imbalance in the issuance of Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) certificates must be seriously examined to ensure that no section of society faces injustice. Speaking to reporters in Sopore as per news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), Rather said he had directed the government to examine the issue and identify areas where there was scope for improvement. Yes, I have directed the government to e

Ramban, Oct 04 : A man died after falling through a gap in the Gangroo-Ramsoo flyover while attempting to cross to the other side amid a heavy traffic jam in the area late Saturday night, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the man got down from his vehicle and attempted to cross to the other side of the Gangroo-Ramsoo flyover when he fell through a gap in the middle of the structure and died on the spot. He said a heavy traffic jam had developed in t

Srinagar, Oct 4: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K on Sunday has filed two separate chargesheets against a Kupwara-based man in connection with cases involving alleged cheating, impersonation, forgery and fraudulent collection of money from job aspirants. According to a statement issued by the EOW Kashmir, the chargesheets were filed before the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Srinagar, against Abdul Majeed Mir , son of Abdul Rahim Mir, a resident of K

Anantnag, Oct 3: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Anantnag, Vikas Ahlawat, on Saturday chaired a meeting of District Road Safety Committee to review the status of road safety measures being implemented across the district and assess the progress made by various concerned agencies towards reducing road accidents. The meeting also reviewed the status of compensation and relief being provided to road accident victims and their families, besides deliberating upon preventive and e