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Ramban, Oct 8: Two persons were killed and seven others injured in a road accident on the SenabatiChounthan road in Ramban district on Wednesday night. According to reports, the accident took place where a Tata Sumo travelling on the SenabatiChounthan road met with an accident. The vehicle was reportedly carrying several passengers when the mishap occurred. In the accident, two persons sustained fatal injuries and died, while seven others were injured. One person reportedly died at the spot, whi

Srinagar, Oct 08: Artisans and weavers across Kashmir are receiving a fresh boost of working capital, with the Handicrafts and Handloom Department extending loans worth 14.71 crore under its flagship Credit Card Scheme in the first two quarters of the current financial year. Of the 3,885 applications sponsored to banks, 1,332 have been sanctioned and 1,054 disbursed by the end of September 2026. Sharing details in a press release issued here today, spokesman of the Department stated that the dep

Tehran , October 8 : Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has cited a US Congressional Research Service (CRS) report listing 81 US military aircraft reportedly lost or damaged during operations against Iran, saying the real toll is far higher. In a post on X on Thursday, Araghchi said, In May, the Congressional Research Service admitted that Irans Armed Forces had taken out 42 U.S. military aircraft. Now: 81. Real toll is far higher, he added. Araghchi questioned the US militarys assess

Srinagar, Oct 7: Taking forward the Authoritys efforts to restore and strengthen the water channels associated with Dal Lake, Vice Chairman, JKLCMA, Khurshid Ahmad Shah, visited Tchunti Khul and the Dal Lock Gate to review the water flow, hydraulic infrastructure, and condition of the adjoining areas. The Vice Chairman was accompanied by the Superintending Engineer, Executive Engineers of Lake Division 1st and Lake Division 2nd, and other officers and officials of the Authority. During the vis

Jammu, Oct 7: To ensure that no eligible voter is left behind, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Jammu and Kashmir, Sanjeev Verma on Wednesday announced a two-day Special Intensive Voter Enrolment Drive across the Union Territory on October 10 (Saturday) and October 11 (Sunday), 2026, marking the beginning of a regular weekend voter facilitation initiative. The special drive will be conducted at all Polling Stations across Jammu and Kashmir from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both days, providing eligi

Srinagar Oct 7: The Department of Economics, University of Kashmir (KU), began the second edition of its annual academic and institutional festival, EconFest- 2026, at the Main Campus on Wednesday. Envisioned as a vibrant platform for intellectual engagement, research development, professional guidance and community building, the week-long fest brings together students, faculty, researchers, alumni, eminent scholars and industry representatives to facilitate meaningful academic exchange, streng

Srinagar, Oct 7: The Directorate of Extension Education, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), in collaboration with the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, organised a Natural Farming Seminar at the Conference Hall, Shalimar. The event brought together agricultural scientists, experts, farmer representatives and other stakeholders to discuss scientifically validated and location-specific approaches for promoting natural farming i

Srinagar, Oct 07: Kashmirs famed Hokersar wetland is facing a growing ecological threat from the very human activities surrounding it, with untreated domestic sewage emerging as the biggest pressure on the site, a new study has found. The study, conducted by Eiqan Owais Qureshi, an undergraduate student in the Department of Zoology at Government College for Women Nawakadal, under the supervision of Prof Farooq Ahmad Mir, found that domestic sewage discharge accounted for 46.67 percent of the maj

Srinagar, Oct 07: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday postponed the provincial holiday on account of Urs Sheikh Noor-Ud-Din (RA), popularly known as Sheikh-ul-Alam by one day. According to a government order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), the holiday, which was earlier scheduled to be observed on October 8, 2026 (Thursday) , will now be observed on October 9, 2026 (Friday). The order, issued as a partial modification of Government Order No. 1894-JK(GAD) of 2025

Srinagar, Oct 07: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday inaugurated a Rs 30.35-crore package of sports infrastructure at the Sher-i-Kashmir Multi Sports Activity Centre (SKMSAC) at Gindun Rajbagh, marking a significant expansion of facilities for swimming and gymnastics in Jammu & Kashmir. The newly inaugurated facilities include a 50-metre 25-metre, 10-lane Olympic-sized swimming pool, an all-weather heated training and toddler swimming pool, and a modern indoor gymnastics hall equipped wi

Srinagar, Oct 07: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed the preventive detention of a 65-year-old Doda resident under the Jammu & Kashmir Public Safety Act (PSA), holding that the authorities failed to establish any link between the cases against him and disturbance of public order. Justice M A Chowdhary, while allowing a habeas corpus petition filed by Din Mohd Wani of Shuryan, Doda, quashed detention order no. PSA/02 of 2026 dated April 28, 2026, issued by the District Magis

Srinagar, Oct 07: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday ordered a major administrative reshuffle, transferring and posting a large number of IAS and JKAS officers across key departments and districts with immediate effect. The General Administration Department issued Government Order No. 1612-JK(GAD) of 2026, dated October 7, announcing the transfers and postings. As per the order, Shaleen Kabra, IAS, Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Jal Shakti Department, has been gi

Srinagar, Oct 07: Prime MinisterRoad Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment (PM-RAHAT) scheme is emerging as a crucial support for road accident victims, with over 900 people having so far availed cashless treatment under PM-RAHAT and the Rah-Veer schemes across Jammu & Kashmir. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Traffic, Kashmir, Haseeb-ur-Rehman told Rising Kashmir that the PM-RAHAT scheme, launched in February 2026, is still not widely known among people, despite its potential to p

The Traffic Police Kashmirs identification of accident blackspots across the Valley is a welcome step, but it must not become another exercise in paperwork. A list forwarded to government departments can reduce accidents only when it is followed by inspections, funding, engineering corrections and clearly assigned responsibility. Otherwise, the blackspots will remain what they have been for years: known danger zones where every crash is treated as an unfortunate surprise. The warning that periph

The fire that damaged six residential-cum-commercial structures at Qazi Mohalla in Anantnag is a grim reminder of how quickly a routine night can turn into a disaster. Although no lives were lost, the incident once again exposes the vulnerability of densely built-up neighbourhoods where homes and businesses exist side by side, often with little regard for fire safety norms. The prompt response of the Fire and Emergency Services deserves recognition. The fire call was received at 1:34 am and the

TECHNOLOGY & NATIONAL SECURITY Kashmir knows what it is to lose a connection by order. India recorded 65 internet shutdowns in 2025, according to Access Now, and in Jammu and Kashmir the authorities went after VPN users under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, penalising roughly 800 people. Satellite broadband looks like the answer. A dish on a rooftop in a high-altitude village needs no local tower and no fibre run. In early September, the Digital Communications Commission a

Kashmir has been celebrated in legend, mythology, history and poetry for ages. The very name Kashmir evokes a psychological image of peace, natural beauty, harmony and learning. The valley presents picturesque vistas in every season, each with its own exquisite charm. God has sanctified the valley with all the beauty of nature, and Kashmir is indeed a Divine Land. The Sanskrit poet Kalidasa wrote about the valley: The place is more beautiful than heaven and is the benefactor of supreme bliss and

Srinagar, Oct 07: Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has questioned the implementation of the National Conferences 2024 manifesto promise to waive application fees for job aspirants applying through recruitment agencies such as JKSSB and JKPSC. AIP, in a statement, said government figures show that JKSSB and JKPSC collected approximately 113.93 crore in examination and application fees between 2023-24 and 2025-26 against 15,964 advertised posts and more than 21 lakh applic

Bandipora, Oct 07: Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Bandipora Nizam Uddin Bhat on Wednesday visited HKM Government Degree College Bandipora to review the institutions developmental needs, infrastructure and student-related issues. During the visit, the MLA reviewed ongoing development works worth approximately 18 crore at the college and interacted with the administration, faculty and students regarding further strengthening of the institution. In his welcome address, the Principal of HKM GD

Kulgam, Oct 07: The Social Welfare Department, Kulgam, in collaboration with the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO), organised a distribution camp under the Assistance to Persons with Disabilities (ADIP) Scheme and Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY) at the Conference Hall of the Mini-Secretariat, Kulgam. The camp was aimed at benefiting persons with disabilities and senior citizens by providing assistive devices to promote mobility, independence and an improved quality of

Kulgam, Oct 7: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education Sakeena Itoo on Wednesday stressed the need for skill development and introduction of demand-driven subjects and courses to enhance employment opportunities for youth. She was speaking at a programme on the theme From Campus to Career organised by Government Degree College (GDC) D H Pora, where she was the chief guest. Commissioner Secretary Education Ram Niwas Sharma, Secretary in Higher Education Shafqat Iqbal,

Budgam, October 08 : The annual Urs of Hazrat Sheikh Nooruddin Noorani (RA), popularly known as Sheikh-ul-Alam and Alamdar-e-Kashmir, began at his revered shrine in Charar-i-Sharief on Wednesday with the traditional Poshak Bandi ceremony. The ceremony, during which the cloth covering the saints grave was changed, was held amid religious fervour as thousands of devotees from across Kashmir gathered at the shrine to offer prayers and seek blessings. Devotees prayed for peace, prosperity and harmon

Ganderbal, Oct 7: Residents of Jarapati and Mir Mohalla areas of Hariganiwan in Kangan tehsil of Central Kashmirs Ganderbal district have sought urgent intervention from the administration to provide road connectivity to their villages, saying the lack of a motorable road has made daily life difficult and access to healthcare particularly challenging. Locals said around 150 households, with a population of nearly 1,200 people, are living in the two areas and have been waiting for proper road con

Srinagar, Oct 7: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has directed the Tehsildar South, Srinagar, to issue revenue extracts/fards to two landowners from Baghat Barzulla within one week, observing that revenue authorities cannot refuse such documents merely because a village map is unavailable. The direction was passed by Justice Mohd Yousuf Wani while disposing of a petition filed by Sheikh Rafiq Ahmad and his wife Rifat Rafiq, residents of Baghat Barzulla, who had sought iss

Srinagar, Oct 7: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has terminated the probation of Dr. Saima Nanda, Consultant Surgeon at District Hospital Budgam, and discharged her from the J&K Health & Family Welfare (Gazetted) Service over prolonged unauthorised absence from duty. The H&ME said in an order that Dr. Nanda was appointed as Consultant Surgeon in 2022 and posted at District Hospital Budgam. She was sanctioned 30 days earned leave from January 30, 2024 and was required to resume duties on March 1

Srinagar, Oct 7: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has granted medical colleges and institutions an additional three weeks to update the National Medical Register (NMR) or State Medical Register (SMR) numbers of their medical faculty and other eligible staff on the NMCs Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) portal. In an Office Memorandum, the NMC said the extension was being provided after it found that the required updation was still pending in some medical colleges, while in

Srinagar, Oct 7: The Jammu and Kashmir government has approved the operationalisation of the e-sanction and re-appropriation & surrender modules on the Jammu and Kashmir Budget Estimation, Allocation and Monitoring System (JK BEAMS) to digitise the processing of financial sanctions and budget adjustments across the Union Territory. The Finance Department, through government order no. 310-F of 2026, issued under the Budget Division, said the two modules have been technically completed and will no

Udhampur, Oct 7: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr Jitendra Singh on Wednesday described Prime Minister Narendra Modis completion of 25 uninterrupted years as head of government as a rare achievement in a democratic system, saying the sustained mandate reflects the trust he has built among people. Speaking to reporters in Udhampur, Singh said Modi had completed 25 years in public office as head of government12.5 years as Gujarat Chief Minister followed by 12.5 years as Prime Minist

Srinagar, Oct 7: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has postponed the provincial holiday on account of Urs of Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (RA) from Thursday, October 8, to Friday, October 9, 2026. According to an order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) on Wednesday, the holiday will now be observed on October 9 instead of October 8. The order, issued as a partial modification of an earlier government order dated December 12, 2025, applies to Kashmir Province only.

Kulgam, Oct 07 : Police in Kulgam, in a joint operation with the Rashtriya Rifles and CRPF, arrested five terrorist associates and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession at Khrewan Chadder in Kulgam, officials said on Wednesday. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the operation was launched on the basis of credible inputs, leading to the arrest of five persons. He said the recoveries included two pistols, three magazines, 40 rounds of 9mm ammunition and

New Delhi [India], October 7 : Strongly condemning a series of recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea that put several Indian crew members at risk, India called for an immediate halt to maritime targeting and renewed its push for diplomatic mediation to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Addressing a bi-weekly press conference, Ministry of External Affairs Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal outlined an alarming surge in maritime safety threats, detailing four separate inc

New Delhi [India], October 7 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed his gratitude to international leaders who extended warm wishes on his completion of 25 years of continuous service in governance, reiterating Indias commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation, Global South initiatives, and strategic partnerships. Responding to the congratulatory messages on X, PM Modi acknowledged the wishes marking a quarter-century of public leadership that began on October 7, 2001, when he

Srinagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Jammu & Kashmir, today conducted a conference of Departmental Vigilance Officers (DVOs) at ACB Headquarters, Peerbagh, Srinagar, to review the functioning of the departmental vigilance mechanism and strengthen coordination in matters related to vigilance and misconduct. The conference was inaugurated and chaired by Sh. Shakti Pathak, IPS, Director, Anti-Corruption Bureau, J&K, in the presence of senior officers of ACB Headquarters. As many as 51 Depart

Kupwara, Oct 07 : Security forces on Wednesday recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from an old hideout in the Nagda Nar forest area of Handwara in north Kashmirs Kupwara district, officials said. A top officer told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that, based on specific information, a joint team of Handwara Police, Rashtriya Rifles and CRPF conducted a search operation in the forest area. He said that during the search, the joint team detected and destroyed an old hideout and rec