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Srinagar, Sep01: Jammu and Kashmir partswitnessed fresh rainfall on Tuesday amid cloudy weather conditions, bringing down the temperature by a few degrees after a brief rise in mercury over the past couple of days. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain and thundershowersat many places till Wednesday evening. Director Meteorological Department (MeT), Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, said the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy with one or two spells of light to moderate rain and thundersho

The world is entering an era in which old certainties are disappearing faster than new arrangements are taking shape. The post-Cold War belief in an increasingly integrated global economy has given way to geopolitical competition, strategic protectionism, fractured supply chains and a renewed contest for technology, energy and critical minerals. Europe remains unsettled by war; West Asia continues to experience profound instability; the United States and China are locked in an increasingly conse

PROF. (DR) SUNIL GOYAL Indias youth policies have entered a new phase. The emphasis is no longer confined to enrolment in schools, recruitment into training programmes or participation in sporting events. The larger ambition is to create young citizens who can lead, innovate and shape the countrys future. This is essential for the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, but it will succeed only if participation is transformed into genuine power. The figures suggest considerable progress. More than 50 lakh

TECHNOLOGY & NATIONAL SECURITY In 1999, during the Kargil conflict, India asked the United States for GPS data over the heights and was turned down. That refusal is the founding document of India's own satellite navigation programme. NavIC exists because somebody in Washington decided Indian soldiers did not need to know where they were standing. Twenty-seven years on, the government has made Indian time legally binding. On 27 August, the Department of Consumer Affairs notified the Legal Metrolo

For more than two decades, the Peoples Democratic Party has attempted an extraordinary political balancing act in Jammu & Kashmirspeaking one language while exercising power and another when sitting in opposition. Its politics has repeatedly moved between constitutional mainstream, soft-separatist rhetoric, reconciliation with Pakistan and aggressive criticism of New Delhi, depending upon the political circumstances of the moment. This is not ideological consistency. It is politics of convenienc

Junk food has become one of the most visible signs of changing urban life. It is quick, affordable, heavily marketed and widely consumed, especially among children and young adults. But beneath its convenience lies a public health problem that is growing steadily, silently and dangerously. If Kashmir is to build a healthier future, then the spread of junk food must be understood not as a harmless lifestyle trend, but as a serious social concern. The appeal of junk food is obvious. In fast-moving

Poonch, Sep 1 : Authorities have ordered closure of all schools in Poonch district on Tuesday as a precautionary measure in view of inclement weather. Chief Education Officer Poonch in an order, as per GNS said that in view of prevailing inclement weather conditions, heavy rainfall and rising water levels in rivers and nallahs, safety and security of students and staff is of paramount importance. Accordingly, all Government and Private Schools in District Poonch shall remain closed today as a pr

Imagine intelligent machines working in different parts of Kashmir. One could move through an apple orchard, another could observe a forest, while another could inspect equipment or assist scientific work. Such a machine could watch its surroundings, notice changes, adjust its movement and respond to what it sees. For humans, these actions look simple. For a machine, they require the ability to see, understand, decide and act. This is the idea behind Physical AI. Artificial intelligence has most

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinhas recent remarks on balancing values with science deserve attention, not merely as a ceremonial address but as a timely reminder of the kind of education and society we must strive to build. In an age dazzled by speed, technology and digital disruption, it is easy to forget that advancement without direction can become its own kind of drift. Science may give us power, but values decide how that power is used. What makes LGs intervention noteworthy is not simply his

Anantnag, Aug 30: District Administration Anantnag today accorded a warm farewell to the outgoing Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Sunny Gupta, on his transfer and posting as SSP Kishtwar, during a function organized at the DC Office. Deputy Commissioner (DC), Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Dr. Muzamil Maqbool Beigh, Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR), Tariq Ahmad Malik, and other district officers and officials attended the function. While observ

New Delhi , August 30 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted Mumbai-based Krishna Seshadri's initiative, India's Interactive Historical Atlas, to make the country's history more accessible and interesting. He also urged citizens, especially young people and content creators, to contribute to the campaign for a drug-free Bharat. In the 137th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi spoke on Seshadri's initiative, 'BharatRajya' saying, You go to this website, choo

Srinagar, August 30 : BJP J&K Spokesperson Altaf Thakur on Sunday strongly criticised Mirwaiz Umar Farooq for calling upon political parties to unite for the restoration of Article 370, saying that such statements were an attempt to provoke people and disturb the peaceful atmosphere that has emerged in Kashmir after years of violence. Thakur said Parliament had taken a historic constitutional decision on August 5, 2019, and the Supreme Court had subsequently upheld the abrogation of Article 370.

FAMILY & SOCIETY DR SHABEENA YAQOOB Behind every child with a developmental or intellectual disability, there is a family quietly absorbing stares, unsolicited advice, rigid workplace expectations, and persistent self-doubt. Within this struggle, these families especially mother are also crafting a lesser-told story one of adaptation, support networks, and hard-won resilience. It usually begins with a glance. A stranger's stare a beat too long in a marketplace, a relative's carefully worded ques

At around 1 pm, the alarm finally rings. Sunlight has already filled the room, but the mind still feels strangely heavy. The phone becomes the first companion of the day, not because there is anything urgent to see, but because it is easier than confronting the uncomfortable truth that half the day has already passed. Breakfast has quietly turned into lunch, and the feeling of starting fresh never really arrives. This has become an increasingly familiar routine for many teenagers. Sleeping at 3

Srinagar, Aug 26: NITI Aayog member, Dr M. Srinivas, along with a team of senior officials, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhavan here and presented a comprehensive assessment of Jammu and Kashmir's development landscape, highlighting achievements, key sectoral gaps and possible interventions for accelerating the socio-economic development of the Union Territory. The NITI Aayog delegation comprised Anurag Goyal, Senior Adviser; Subhash Chandra Meena, Economic Adviser; Dr Munira

Srinagar, Aug 26: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday Extended greetings on the auspicious occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi(SAW). In a post on X, Office of LG wrote, Heartfelt greetings and best wishes to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Milad-un-Nabi. The life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (saws) remain an eternal beacon of peace, equality, and compassion for all humankind On this sacred day, let us pledge to live by his values of love, kindness, and universal brotherhood and wo

Ramban , August 23 : Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning lashed several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, prompting district administrations to issue safety advisories. In Ramban district, intense downpours and lightning were reported in different parts of the district. Taking precautionary measures, the Ramban district administration issued an alert, advising residents--especially those living in upper reaches and in close proximity to rivers, streams, and other water

Srinagar , 23 August : Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended greetings to scientists, engineers and the entire space community on the occasion of National Space Day. In a post on X, Sinha lauded the perseverance and brilliance of Indias space professionals, saying their achievements have made the country proud and strengthened the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat. He also highlighted the role of Indias space programme in inspiring the younger generation to explore new frontiers

Srinagar, Aug 22: Government Degree Colleges across Jammu & Kashmirhaverecorded a sharp rise in undergraduate admissions for the 2026-27 academic session, with 47,150 students admitted during Phase-I. According to Directorate of Colleges, HED, J&K, the admissions are around 16 per cent higher than the nearly 40,800 students admitted during the corresponding phase last year. Of the total admissions, 35,040 were made through direct allocation, while 12,110 students secured seats through the walk-i

Srinagar, Aug 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that educational institutions are not merely producing educated girls but are nurturing confident young women, whose confidence provides a strong assurance that the future of Jammu and Kashmir is secure. The Chief Minister was addressing the Annual Day function, titled Clock Tower Cosmos, organised by Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School, Rajbagh, Srinagar. The school is also commemorating 250 years of the Presentation Congr

Jammu, Aug 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said the real examinations take place in corporate boardrooms, markets and in life itself, where the data is often incomplete, stakeholders have differing opinions and there is no teacher to provide readymade answers. The LG joined the Board of Governors, faculty, students, alumni and dignitaries to celebrate 10 years of IIM Jammu. In his address, he said, IIM Jammu should define its own bold and distinctive ideas and turn the boardrooms

Srinagar, Aug 22: The Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), J&K conducted a special enforcement drive across the Union Territory to check the quality and safety of milk and milk products and ensure compliance with the prescribed food safety standards. During the drive, 198 inspections were conducted and 178 samples of milk and milk products were collected from different districts for testing of prescribed quality and safety parameters. The inspections also covered establishments dealing with milk

Srinagar, Aug 22: The Housing & Urban Development Department (HUDD), J&K, has taken serious note of the advertisement and sale of an electrically operated shock device being marketed as a Dog Stick and promoted for safety from dogs and wild animals in streets. The device is being advertised by M/s Gambs Enterprises, Old Bus Stand, Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir. The Department has cautioned that electric shock guns, stun devices, electric prods or similar devices shall not be used for stray animals

Srinagar, Aug 22: Jammu and Kashmir electricity consumers are set to face higher power billsfromSeptember 1, 2026,withthe Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC)approvinga 6.83 per centhike in tariffsacrossconsumer categories. The increase comesat a time when households are already grapplingwith rising living costs, adding to the financial burden on consumers across the Union Territory. The decision comes despite repeatedassurances from the governmentthat consumers would not face a genera

New Delhi, Aug 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and presented him with a specially curated coffee table book documenting the journey and collective efforts of the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan 100 Days Campaign. The book, designed, curated and published by the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) J&K, captures the spirit and impact of the 100-day campaign aimed at building a drug-free Jammu and Kashmir. The c

There was a time when a library was imagined as a quiet hall lined with shelves, where knowledge waited patiently between the covers of books. Today, that image is changing. Across Jammu & Kashmir, libraries are gradually evolving into dynamic centres of digital learning, research and knowledge discovery. The transformation is not about replacing books with computers. Rather, it is about extending the reach of the library beyond its physical walls and connecting readers with a much larger world

Srinagar, 22 August: 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. In a statement, 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,

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that educational institutions are not merely producing educated girls but are nurturing confident young women, whose confidence provides a strong assurance that the future of Jammu and Kashmir is secure. The Chief Minister was addressing the Annual Day function, titled Clock Tower Cosmos, organised by Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School, Rajbagh, Srinagar. The school is also commemorating 250 years of the Presentation Congrega

BARAMULLA, August 22: Two persons were injured, one of them critically, in a road accident on the National Highway at Chakloo near Yawar Motors in Baramulla on Saturday. According to reports, the accident occurred when a motorcycle bearing registration number JK05P-2284 collided with a dumper bearing registration number JK05F-6564. The injured have been identified as Azaan Ali Sofi (25), a resident of Chakloo, and Mudasir Ali Sofi (24), son of Mohd Sofi, also a resident of Chakloo. One of the in

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a post on X, Office of PM Modi wrote, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri @manojsinha_ , met Prime Minister @narendramodi.

Banihal, August 22: In a significant political development, scores of workers and activists of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) joined the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) at a joining programme held in Banihal, further strengthening the partys organisational presence across the Banihal-Gool constituency. Welcoming the new entrants into the party fold, NC leader and MLA Banihal-Gool, Sajjad Shaheen, said the growing support for the National Conference reflects the peoples increasing

Ramban, Aug 22 : A 14 year old boy was injured after being attacked by a bear in the Asher area of Banihal in Ramban district on Saturday, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the teenager was attacked by the wild animal in his residential area near Seeri, Ramban. He said the boy was shifted to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Banihal, where he is undergoing treatment. The boy was identified as Akram Ahmed Chohan (14), son of Nazir Ahmed Chohan, a resident

Srinagar: Kashmirs ace cyclist and two-time Guinness World Record holder Adil Teli has left for Japan to participate in the prestigious UCI Gran Fondo World Series, where he will compete against cyclists from across the world. Teli earned his qualification for the championship through his performance at the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycling Challenge in February 2026, securing his place among the qualifiers for the international event. A native of Kashmir, Teli has emerged as one of the regions most pro

Srinagar, Aug 22 : The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh has approved a 6.83% average hike in power tariff for Jammu and Kashmir for 2026-27. According to an order issued by JERC, a copy of which is in posession of news agencyKashmir News Observer( KNO), the hike will come into effect from September 1, 2026, and bills issued for consumption from that date will be charged at the new rates. The regulator said JPDCL and KPDCL had sought a tariff hike to bri

The Prime ministers recent exhortation during his address to youth of the country on the eve of Developed India young leaders dialogue with his seminal message that the sole objective of VVV( Viksit vibrant village) programme was to lead the youth of the nation towards border villages and live with local communities is well intentioned. But then here ends all these exhortations when converted to actuals. The honourable PMs call for the youth to delink themselves from the virtual world, step into

New Delhi [India], August 21 : Noting that India is pushing ahead with reforms across sectors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the world sees India as a bright spot for growth and hope. Addressing the Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026 here, he said the government is rewarding higher production with incentives. The Prime Minister said India has political stability and continuity in its policies and the government is moving from a prohibited unless permitted to permitted unl

Ashok Bhan, Chairman Kashmir (policy and Strategy ) Group warmly welcome the statement of the US Ambassador to India, his excellency Sergio Gor, during his visit to Srinagar, that Jammu & Kashmir is an important part of India. Such a clear and unambiguous statement and acknowledgement is significant that comes at a time when Indias position on Jammu & Kashmir has consistently been that the region is an integral part of the country. Bhan said, The Ambassadors observations on the improving securit

Baramulla, Aug 20: 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. The tournament was inaugurated by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo while Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services & Sports Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, attended the event as the guest of honour. The ceremony

Awantipora, Aug 20: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Science, Technology & Innovation Council (JKSTIC), Govt. of J&K, will host Jammu & Kashmir Science Congress 2026 from Sept 29 to Oct 1, 2026, at the University campus. The Congress, titled Science, Innovation and Emerging Technologies for Sustainable and Viksit J&K, will bring together researchers, innovators, policymakers, industry representatives, and students from across the

Jammu, Aug 20: A public delegation from Punjab, led by S. Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Member of Legislative Assembly from Ajnala, Amritsar, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday and briefed him on recurring monsoon overflows from the Ujh River affecting several parts of Punjab. The delegation requested the Lieutenant Governor to take up the matter with the Prime Minister and the Union Minister for Jal Shakti for construction of a suitable dam or reservoir project on River Ujh, or any

Srinagar, Aug 20: In a major push to curb plastic pollution and strengthen enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics (SUP), the J&K Pollution Control Committee (JKPCC) has established a State Control Room (SCR) that will serve as the central monitoring and coordination mechanism for implementing the ban across the Union Territory. According to an official order available with Rising Kashmir, the State Control Room has been constituted in line with the decisions of the National Task Force tak

Kathua, Aug 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said border villages are not India's last villages but its first villages and the frontline of the nation's identity and development, while handing over benefits under several government schemes to local families and appointment letters to youth. Addressing the residents from six strategic villages under the Vibrant Village Programme-Phase-2 (VVP-2) Karol Krishna, Rathua, Gujjar Chak, Gajnal, Bobiya, and Kadiyala the Lieutenant Govern

Srinagar, Aug 20: Private hospitals and dialysis centres empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat/SEHAT Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir are facing a severe financial crisis as payments amounting to eight months remain pending. A group of private hospital and dialysis centre owners expressed grave concern over what they termed a complete financial breakdown of the State Health Agency (SHA), which is implementing the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY/SEHAT Scheme in J&K. The hospital owners said that while payments

Srinagar, Aug 20: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, on Thursday flagged off a group of 250 farmers for a one-day training programme at the Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture (CITH), Rangreth, Srinagar. The initiative was aimed at strengthening the farmers technical capacity and familiarising them with the modern, scientific and sustainable agricultural practices. MLA Lal Chowk, Sheikh Ahsan A

Jammu, Aug 20: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, on Thursday chaired a meeting at the Civil Secretariat here to review the status of pending joint verification of works being executed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in Sub-Division Mendhar. The meeting was attended by Chief Conservator of Forests, Jammu, Conservator of Forests, West, Divisional Forest Officer, Poonch and Range Officer, Mendhar. During the meeting, the