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Srinagar, Aug 24: Branch MMSE DFO Srinagar under Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) conducted an Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme (EAP) in the remote area of Khumriyal, Kupwara, with a special focus on the Prime Ministers Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) and PM Vishwakarma Scheme. The programme was organised in collaboration with the District Administration, Kupwara, with the objective of taking awareness about government schemes and entrepreneurship opportunities

The Institutions Innovation Council (IIC) of Government Degree College Kulgam (GDCK), in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), organised a one-day workshop on the Startup Idea Challenge Bootcamp at the college. The programme commenced with a welcome address by Principal, Government Degree College Kulgam, Prof. (Dr.) Mohd Abass Shah, who elaborated on the growing importance of startups and entrepreneurship and encouraged students to explore innov

Jammu, Aug 21: The Railways on Friday held a meeting with the Horticulture Department, fruit growers, traders and aggregators in Srinagar to chalk out arrangements for the safe, timely and economical transportation of apples during the upcoming 2026 season. The meeting was attended by railway officials from Jammu Division, including the Assistant Commercial Manager and Assistant Operations Manager, along with officials of the Horticulture Department and around 3035 representatives of growers, fa

Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], August 21 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday took aim at Congress, alleging that Vande Mataram was not wholeheartedly embraced after Independence. Addressing a gathering in Siliguri, West Bengal, Shah hailed the 80th Independence Day celebration, which included the full rendition of the national song, Vande Mataram. Amid the row over Vande Mataram, the Union Minister said, I have always been present at the flag-salutation ceremony whenever the Prime Ministe

Banihal, August 21: National Conference leader and MLA Banihal Sajjad Shaheen today said the PDP's alliance with the BJP in 2014 was a historic betrayal of the trust and aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a joining function in Banihal, Shaheen said the PDP had sought votes in the name of protecting the political identity, dignity and interests of Jammu and Kashmir, but after the elections chose to enter into an alliance with the BJP despite the fundamental differences bet

Baramulla, August 21: A youth from Sopore died in a road accident at Kanispora National Highway in Baramulla on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Mudasir Rasool, son of Ghulam Rasool, a resident of Sopore. He was riding a motorcycle bearing registration number JK05G-8545 when the accident occurred. According to initial reports, Mudasir sustained critical injuries in the accident and succumbed to them. Further details regarding the circumstances leading to the accident are awaited.

Leh , August 21 : United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor visited Thiksey Monastery on Friday. Situated atop a hill in Thiksey, located in the Ladakh region of northern India, the site stands as the largest monastery in central Ladakh and is widely noted for its resemblance to the Potala Palace in Tibet. Located 19 kilometres from Leh, the monastery was founded in 1433 and houses exquisite age-old images, stupas, scroll paintings and wall paintings, as well as a 15-metre-high (48 ft) statue

JAMMU, AUGUST 21: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today inaugurated a series of new infrastructure facilities at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Jammu. He also addressed the launch of the Startup Outreach Programme under JKCIP. The event brought together the researchers, innovators, young entrepreneurs and farmers from across the Jammu division. The newly inaugurated facilities include the Unnati Girls Hostel, Centre for AI and ML in Agricultu

#Watch : Meet artisan Mustaq Ahmad Dar from Narbal village in Budgam district, who has been crafting various traditional musical instruments for the past 32 years. He learned this age-old skill from his father at the tender age of eight. Today, through his dedication and craftsmanship, Dar continues to preserve and keep Kashmirs traditional art alive. Report: Arif Rashid

Srinagar, August 21: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience generally hot and humid weather over the coming days, with intermittent spells of rain and thundershowers at scattered places, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said in its latest forecast. For August 21 and 22, one or two spells of light rain or thundershowers are expected at scattered to many places across the Union Territory. Brief intense heavy showers are also likely at a few places in the Jammu division, particularly during th

Jammu, Aug 21: At least 15 persons were injured after a staff bus of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) met with an accident near Jhajjar Kotli area of Jammu district on Friday. An official told GNS that the bus met with an accident allegedly due to brake failure at Jhajjar Kotli, leaving 15 persons injured. All the injured have been shifted to hospital for treatment, he said, adding that more details are awaited.(GNS)

Srinagar, Aug 21: The Special Crime Wing, Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K, today conducted a house search at Safakadal, Srinagar, in connection with the investigation of Case FIR No. 10/2026 registered under Sections 420, 468 and 471 RPC. The search was carried out in compliance with a search warrant issued by the Honble Court of Special Mobile Magistrate (PT&E), Srinagar. The case pertains to allegations regarding appointment in the J&K Police Department through submission of forged documents relat

Islamabad , August 21: Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was transferred back to Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail on Friday following a brief medical evaluation at Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad, local media reported, Dawn reported, citing media reports. The movement took place under maximum security protocols in strict compliance with directives issued by the Supreme Court of Pakistan earlier in the week. The incarcerated founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was transported

Rajouri, August 21 : Multiple security agencies on Friday conducted rigorous surveillance along the Rajouri-Poonch National Highway as the Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra entered its fifth day, aiming to ensure safe transit for all travellers. On Monday, the annual Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra convoy reached Rajouri under stringent security protocols, with local authorities ensuring smooth traffic flow and strong inter-community coordination across the route. Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Farooq Qai

USG-guided needle aspiration offers better cosmetic outcomes and a less invasive, cost-effective treatment option for breast abscesses compared with surgical incision and drainage, a SKIMS Srinagar study of 118 patients finds Reports: Abid Bashir Camera & Edit: Bilal Tantray | Ada Bhat

Kulgam, Aug 18: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam today inaugurated a dedicated Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) at Kulgam, near Grid Station. The Seva Kendra has been established by UIDAI to provide hassle-free, reliable, and transparent Aadhaar-related services to the residents. The Kendra will function as a one-stop facility for all Aadhaar services including new aadhaar enrolment, mandatory biometric updates, demographic updates like name, address, date of birth, gender, mobile number

Srinagar Aug 18: Department of Urdu, University of Kashmir (KU) began a two-day international conference on Environmental Literature and Criticism in Urdu at the Main Campus. The conference aims to bring together faculty members, researchers, students and literature enthusiasts from various across the globe to deliberate on the emerging field of environmental literature and its critical dimensions in Urdu. Presiding over the inaugural session, Vice-Chancellor KU, Prof. Nilofer Khan described t

Awantipora, Aug 18: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) today started its annual Student Induction Programme, being organised by the Dean of Students, IUST, to welcome the fresh batch of students. The programme is held in collaboration with the Dean Academic Affairs and the Directorate of Internal Quality Assurance (DIQA), to enlighten the new students about the Universitys academic environment, student support system, facilities, and opportunities. The Dean Academic Affair

Srinagar, Aug 18: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, on Tuesday inaugurated state-of-the-art ICT Labs established in five Government Schools across the District under a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative funded by NTT DATA and implemented by ELFA International, marking a significant step towards strengthening digital education and expanding equitable access to technology-enabled learning opportunities. The inauguration ceremony was held at Government Girls Higher Se

Shuhama, Aug 17: The Faculty of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry (FVSc & AH), Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) on Tuesday held its 3rd Graduation Day Ceremony for BVSc & AH 2020 batch at Harmukh Auditorium, Shuhama, marking the graduation of 77 veterinary students. The graduating students were presented Provisional Degree Certificates upon successful completion of the BVSc & AH programme, while their final degree certificates will be

Srinagar, Aug 18: In a bid to remove encroachments and identify accident-prone locations, the Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted District Highway Safety Task Forces (DHSTF) across the Union Territory, with respective District Magistrates asked to lead the panels as Chairpersons. The step comes at a time when road accidents along National Highways continue to claim precious lives, shattering the dreams of many families. Recent data tabled by the Centre in the Lok Sabha revealed that Jam

Srinagar, Aug 18: Kashmirs apple growers are set to get a major transportation boost, with the first dedicated Apple Train expected to begin operations from Anantnag on September 1, providing a faster route for moving the Valleys prized fruit to markets across the country. Bashir Ahmad Bashir, Chairman of the Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers and Dealers Union, welcomed the proposed service and said formalities were currently being completed. He said discussions were also underway with railway author

Budgam, Aug 18:In a small village,Wanihama in Budgam's Beerwah tehsil, a class 12 student has spent the last few years designing solutions to two very different problems: one born out of concern for the security forces guardingKashmir, the other out ofwhat he saw missing in the region's hospital wards. Abid Hussain Mir, a student of Boys Higher Secondary School Beerwah, first turned his attention to a problem he had been observing closely: incidents in which security personnel in Jammu and Kashm

Srinagar, Aug 18:The annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra concluded with a record turnout of over 4.80 lakh pilgrims this year. An ambitious zero waste to landfill strategy ensured that over 500 metric tonnes of solid wastewasscientifically processed instead of being dumped, setting a new benchmark for sustainable pilgrimage management in the Himalayas. According to an official report available with the Rising Kashmir, the sanitation operation was one of the largest ever undertaken during the Yatra, wi

Srinagar, Aug 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullahon Tuesday chaired a high-level meetingto review the final preparations for the inaugural International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026, scheduledto be held fromSeptember 7 to 10 across Srinagar and Jammu. The four-day festival isbeingenvisioned as a premier international platform celebrating cinematic excellence, cultural exchange, creative collaboration and emerging filmmakingtalent, while providingan opportunity to forge partnerships

Srinagar, Aug 18: Patient care was severely affected on Tuesday in five new Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) in J&K as its non-gazetted begin an indefinite strike over delay in framing of recruitment rules that has hampered the recruitment process. The non-gazetted employees of GMC Baramulla, Anantnag, Rajouri, Doda and Kathua observed the indefinite strike by holding protests and demonstrations in the premises of the respective medical colleges against the delay in framing of the recruitment

Srinagar, Aug 18: Professor Indu Agnihotri on Tuesday stressed the need for reliable data and stronger policy interventions to address gender inequality, saying the lack of adequate data remains one of the major hurdles in understanding and tackling the challenges faced by women. She was speaking at a two day national conference on Gender Equality in the 21st Century: Perspectives & Pathways to SDG 5 at Government College for Women, M.A. Road, Srinagar. Agnihotri said gender equality remains a u

In every society, schools are more than places where lessons are memorised and examinations are passed. They are the first laboratories of citizenship, the spaces where a child learns discipline, curiosity, empathy, and responsibility. An ideal school, therefore, is not defined by the size of its building, the cost of its fee structure, or the shine of its uniforms. It is defined by the quality of education it imparts and the values it instils. In our time, when education is increasingly measure

BEENISH LATIF In every society, the family has been regarded as the basic unit of life, the first school of morals, and the most trusted shelter in moments of crisis. It is within the family that a child first learns language, empathy, discipline, respect, and the difference between right and wrong. Yet, when families fail to perform this role, the consequences are visible far beyond the walls of the home. Social evilsranging from drug abuse, domestic violence, dowry, corruption, crime, and mora

DR ZUBAIR SABILA Artificial intelligence is no longer a subject reserved for laboratories, tech conferences, or science-fiction writers. It has entered daily life with quiet confidence, shaping the way we write, search, diagnose, design, trade, and even think. From the smartphones in our hands to the algorithms that recommend what we watch, read, or buy, AI has already become part of the human experience. The real question is no longer whether AI will change the world. It already is. The deeper

Srinagar, Aug 16: Popular Sufi singer Shafi Sopori says Sufi poetry has always been a way for him to connect with the divine, particularly verses written in praise of Prophet Muhammad. Speaking to Rising Kashmir, Sopori said that whenever he reads poetry praising the Prophet, he feels it reflects a deeper love for God. He counts poets such as Rasool Mir, Shams Faqir and Baba Bulleh Shah among those whose works continue to inspire him. I enjoy reading their poetry. Their verses are wonderful and

Poonch, Aug 16: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, on Sunday inspected the ongoing construction work of the Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) at Bhera, Mendhar and reviewed the infrastructural requirements of the institution. During the visit, the Minister interacted with the students of EMRS and gave a patient hearing to their issues, demands and requirements. He assured the students that all necessary measures would be taken to en

Baramulla, Aug 16: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, on sunday visited several bereaved families in Mirpora Tujjar, Bomai and Behrampora Rafiabad and expressed his heartfelt condolences over the demise of their loved ones. At Mirpora, Tujjar, the Minister visited the bereaved family of Mohd Shafi Sheikh, a dedicated party worker. He conveyed his deepest sympathies to the family, shared their grief and

Srinagar: A delegation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Srinagar unit, led by senior spokesperson and Chanapora constituency in-charge Mohammad Iqbal Tramboo, visited Sanatnagar to review ongoing developmental works in various mohallas and residential colonies. The delegation, accompanied by party leaders and workers, interacted with residents and took stock of the progress of different projects being executed in the area. The PDP leaders appreciated the response of the Srinagar district ad

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