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Srinagar, Oct 29: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet in FIR No. 34/2017 under Sections 420, 419, 467, 468, 471 and 120-B RPC before the Honble court of CJM Sopore against five accused persons in a case involving alleged cheating, forgery and fraudulent sale of migrant property. The accused persons who were found involved during investigation are; Brij Nath S/o Tara Chand R/o Amit Nagar Muthi Jammu. Gh. Mohi-Ud-din Dar S/o Ab Khaliq Dar R/o Samson

Srinagar, Oct 28: Deputy Commissioner (DC), Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, on Wednesday attended the final of the 5th Edition of the Inter-College Mens Volleyball Tournament 2026, held at the Multipurpose Hall of Government College of Education (GCoE), M.A. Road, Srinagar. The tournament was organised by the Department of Physical Education, Government College of Education (IASE) Srinagar, under Cluster University Srinagar, providing a vibrant platform for young athletes from various City Colleges to

Srinagar, Oct 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Dragon Boat Association felicitated the J&K Dragon Boat Team for winning two bronze medals in the Open Womens and Mixed categories at the 13th National Dragon Boat Championship 2026, held at Bhalswa Lake, New Delhi, from October 18 to 20. The championship witnessed participation from over 700 athletes representing 25 states. Sheikh Junaid Mehmood, Inspector General of Police/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), J&K Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, was the Chief

Srinagar, Oct 28: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-Kashmir), in collaboration with the Academy for Indian Horticulture (AIH), Bengaluru, inaugurated a three-day national conference on Applications of Plant Physiology for Crop Improvement, Quality Enhancement and Post-Harvest Management in Horticulture at Nundreshi Convention Centre, Shalimar Campus. The conference organised by Division of Basic Sciences and Humanities, Faculty of Horticulture,

Ganderbal, Oct 28: As part of the Vigilance Awareness Week, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), in collaboration with the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Srinagar, organised a workshop on Probity for Prosperity for the faculty members and administrative staff at Tulmulla campus, here on Wednesday. The week is being observed across the country from October 26 to November 1, 2026. Speaking on the occasion, Registrar, Dr. Nisar Ahmad Mir, emphasised that transparent procedures, careful docum

Budgam, October 28: Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Jatin Kishore, today chaired a meeting to review the progress of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan across the district, focusing on intensified screening, improved diagnostic facilities and comprehensive care for tuberculosis (TB) patients. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed screening activities, identification of vulnerable populations and high-risk areas, diagnostic testing, registration of patients on the Ni-kshay portal and distrib

Srinagar, Oct 28: Chief Executive Officer, Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL), Dr. Basharat Qayoom, on Wednesday reviewed the functioning of Srinagars electric bus services and inspected the E-Bus depot at Pantha Chowk, directing officials and service providers to improve fleet utilisation, maintenance, operational monitoring and passenger convenience. The CEO was accompanied by the Additional CEO SSCL, General Manager, Public Transport Operations; Manager, Operations and Enforcement (E-Bus); S

Srinagar, Oct 28: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Wednesday reviewed the preparations for the celebrations of Union Territory Foundation Day (UT Diwas) and Rashtriya Ekta Diwas during a meeting at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar. The meeting was attended by Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC); Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar; Director Information; SSP Traffic; Vice-Chairman, Lakes Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA); heads

Traditional agricultures water needs decline 66% Combined agricultural water demand falls 18% Upper Jhelum population nearly triples in four decades Study flags potential water shortages by 2100 Srinagar, Oct 28: The steady disappearance of paddy fields and expansion of fruit orchards across Kashmir over the past four decades has altered more than the Valleys agricultural landscape. It has also changed who needs how much water, and for what. A new study by researchers at the University of Kashmi

Srinagar, Oct 28: The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered the implementation of upgraded versions of Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions across government departments and organisations to furtherstrengthen cybersecurity and secure e-governance. According to an order issued in this regard, Administrative Secretaries and heads of departments, PSUs and corporations have been directed to ensure compliance with the instructions. The directions re

Srinagar, Oct 28: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday felicitated senior officers and personnel of the Special Security Force (SSF) for their outstanding professionalism and dedication in ensuring the successful conduct of the 100-day Drug-Free Jammu Kashmir Campaign. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor commended the SSF for adding a remarkable chapter to the administrative and security history of the Union Territory through their courage, vigilance and exceptional compete

Srinagar, Oct 28: The aftershocks of the National Conferences Cabinet expansion continued to reverberate on Wednesday, with Health Minister Sakeena Itoo defending the partys unity, supporters of veteran MLA Mubarak Gul staging a protest in Srinagars Press Colony, and Gurez legislator Nazir Ahmad Gurezis reported disappointment adding to the unease within the ruling party. A day after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inducted four legislators into his Council of Ministers, the celebrations of the new

Srinagar, Oct 28: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has assigned departmental charges to ministers in the Omar Abdullah-led Jammu and Kashmir government, formally outlining the distribution of government business through an order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) on Wednesday. According to Government Order No. 1690-JK(GAD) of 2026, dated October 28, the allocation has been made under Rule 4(2) of the Transaction of Business of the Government of Union Territory of Jammu and Kash

Healthcare is a basic human need, but for thousands of families in Kashmir it is becoming an increasingly unaffordable burden. The cost of consultation, diagnostic tests, medicines, hospitalisation and prolonged treatment has risen steadily, while household incomes have not kept pace. For a poor or lower-middle-income family, a medical emergency can wipe out years of savings, force people into debt and push children out of school. This is not merely a personal tragedy; it is a failure of public

A language is never merely a means of communication. It is a record of memory, a vessel of emotion and a distinct way of making sense of the world. When a language disappears, humanity does not simply lose words; it loses stories, knowledge systems, humour, songs, proverbs and ways of seeing life that may never be recovered. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinhas warning that the disappearance of a language amounts to the loss of a distinctive worldview therefore deserves serious reflection. In Kashmi

Political dynasties rarely recognise the warning signs of decline. When power remains within a family for generations, political inheritance can begin to look like an entitlement and personal loyalty can become more important than organisational strength. But the real test of leadership is not how long a family occupies the centre of power; it is whether it stands with its people when the political storm arrives. The Abdullah family, which has dominated the National Conference for decades, now f

Weddings, once conceived as celebrations, have now devolved into spectacles. Guy Debord, in his seminal work, The Society of the Spectacle, posits that in the modern world, everything that we once lived directly has transposed into an image. The shift from expression through directly lived experiences to expression through the exchange and consumption of images has endangered a profound and pervasive erosion of both the human existence and the sanctity of marriage. Life, in general, and weddings

Power, Conscience and the Gandhian Understanding of Public Service In parliamentary democracy, ministerial office represents executive authority and responsibility for governance. However, political responsibility extends beyond the exercise of administrative power. It also encompasses the obligation to uphold constitutional principles, protect democratic institutions and safeguard the rights of citizens. Mahatma Gandhis philosophy of public service offers an important perspective on this distin

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 28: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo on wednesday inaugurated the newly constructed Administrative Block at Government Womens College, M.A. Road here, marking a significant step towards strengthening the institutional infrastructure of the prestigious womens educational institution. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister underscored the importance of strengthening educational infrastructure alongside academic excellence, stating t

Srinagar, Oct 28: The Pashmina Testing and Quality Certification Centre (PTQCC) at the Craft Development Institute (CDI), Srinagar, has significantly expanded its testing capacity for Geographical Indication (GI) products, including Kashmir Pashmina, Kani and Sozni-embroidered shawls, with the daily testing rate rising from 40-45 in 2024-25 to around 170 in the current financial year. According to a spokesman of the Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, PTQCC conducted 13,369 tests in 20

Srinagar, Oct 28: Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi on Wednesday welcomed the response of the Consulate General of India in Jeddah to Baramulla MP Er Rashids intervention seeking assistance for Jammu and Kashmirs Umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia due to flight disruptions. In a letter dated October 22 to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Er Rashid had highlighted the financial hardship and distress faced by the pilgrims and sought arrangements for their safe r

Srinagar, Oct 28: National Conference chief spokesperson and Zadibal MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Wednesday said the Omar Abdullah-led government was working to improve public welfare, ensure basic amenities and accelerate development across Jammu and Kashmir. He said the induction of four additional ministers into the Council of Ministers would strengthen public grievance redressal and help improve monitoring of departmental functioning and development projects. Sadiq made these remarks during a visit t

Jammu, Oct 28: The BJP on Wednesday accused the National Conference (NC) government of neglecting the Jammu region, particularly the Hindu community, in the recent Cabinet reshuffle and predicted that internal differences could lead to a split in the ruling party. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, senior advocate and party chief spokesperson Sunil Sethi alleged that the reshuffle had hurt the sentiments of people in Jammu by failing to provide adequat

Srinagar, Sep 28: District Magistrate Kupwara Abhishek Sharma has directed the R&B Department and Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) to examine allegations against government contractors allegedly linked to narcotics-related activities and initiate appropriate penal proceedings under the rules. He has also directed the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Kupwara to initiate action for cancellation of driving licences of persons involved in drug-related cases. The directions were is

Ganderbal, Oct 28: SSP Ganderbal Harshal Rajesh Mahajan (IPS) on Wednesday urged the youth to stay away from drug abuse and work towards strengthening national unity While speaking to reporters after a mega Pad Yatra organised by Ganderbal Police at Kangan to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. SSP Mahajan termed the initiative a positive step towards promoting unity and expressed happiness over the enthusiastic participation of people in the programme. He said the pub

Srinagar, Oct 28: Party leaders, legislators and office-bearers of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Wednesday called on newly inducted Minister Haji Ali Mohammad Sagar at his residence and congratulated him on his induction into the Council of Ministers. Sagar urged party functionaries to strengthen the organisation at the grassroots level, improve coordination among office-bearers and maintain close contact with party workers and the public across Jammu and Kashmir. He stressed the

Sopore, Oct 28: Additional Deputy Commissioner Sopore S. A. Raina has called for a scientific assessment of minor mineral resources in north Kashmirs Baramulla district and regulated extraction, following the death of two persons during sand extraction in the Dachanpara area of Rafiabad. The two persons died after falling from a boat into a river while extracting sand during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday. Speaking to local media, Raina said he had earlier visited the area where

Srinagar, Oct 28: The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Pharmacy Colleges Association, organised a programme to mark World Pharmacists Day and National Pharmacy Week 2026 at Sunderbani in Rajouri district on October 25, focusing on antimicrobial resistance and the responsible use of antibiotics. Held at SVNS Educational Charitable Trust under the theme Swasth Bharat: Combating Antimicrobial Resistance, the programme brought together pharmacy educators,

Srinagar, Oct 28: The stage is all set for the J&K Police Cycle Race-2026, titled Pedal through Paradise with the traffic authorities issuing an advisory, appealing the commuters to use the appropriate routes to reach their destinations in wake of the closure of the Boulevard Road on Thursday morning. According to the details, the Srinagar Traffic Police is all set to organize the J&K Police Cycle Race-2026, titled Pedal through Paradise. The race is scheduled to be held tomorrow (October 29). I

Srinagar, Oct 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has yet to finalise recruitment rules for non-gazetted employees of five newly established Government Medical Colleges (GMCs), leaving hundreds of employees facing stagnant salaries and limited opportunities for career progression. Employees of GMCs Anantnag, Baramulla, Rajouri, Doda and Kathua have been demanding the framing of service rules, alleging that the prolonged delay has left them demoralised and deprived of promotions and other career

Andhra Pradesh, Oct 28: Dr Prathap C Reddy, founder and chairman of Apollo Hospitals, has expressed shock over the disputed land offered for setting up a hospital in Jammu, saying he is keen to move ahead with the project and has urged National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah to help resolve the issue. In an exclusive conversation with Rising Kashmir, Reddy said the proposed hospital could mark the beginning of a larger healthcare initiative in Jammu and Kashmir, with Jammu as the first

Srinagar, Oct 28: As many as 7,910 households in Srinagar have installed rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, with consumers reporting savings of 30 to 40 per cent on their monthly electricity bills, Deputy Commissioner Akshay Labroo said on Wednesday. Addressing reporters during an awareness and facilitation camp organised by the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) at Lal Chowk, Labroo said the administration was working to expand participation in