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Srinagar, Sep 3: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have extended heartiest greetings on the auspicious occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, which will be celebrated on Friday, September 04, 2026. In his message, the Lieutenant Governor said, On the joyous occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all. The life and teachings of Lord Krishna carry a universal message celebrating the ultimate victory of righteousness and

Leh, September 3: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai kumar Saxena today approved the notification for the creation of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDCs) in all seven districts of the Union Territory, paving the way for the establishment of elected local councils across Ladakh. The decision follows the creation of five new districtsSham, Nubra, Zanskar, Drass and Changthangin April this year and the Centres subsequent decision on July 13 to extend the LAHDC system to all seven

Srinagar, Sep 03: National Conference MP Syed Aga Ruhullah on Thursday said Wednesday's rival street demonstrations in the city had laid bare the complete surrender of Jammu and Kashmir's sovereignty and the diminishing popular appeal of the region's mainstream political leadership. Referring to the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) rally at Ghanta Ghar, MP Ruhullah as per KNS said in a post on X, the opposition party, which he described as a on-entity in Kashmir's electoral landscape, could not h

New Delhi , September 3 : Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Thursday reviewed the preparedness of Himalayan states and Union Territories against the risks of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and snow avalanches. The meeting reviewed the evolving risk of GLOFs in the Himalayan region, with particular emphasis on early warning, monitoring of vulnerable glacial lakes and snow-covered areas, identification of high-risk locations, flow path, timely dissemination of alerts, evacuation preparedn

Srinagar, Sept 3: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness generally dry weather over the coming days, with brief spells of rain and thundershowers expected at isolated to scattered places, according to the latest forecast issued by the Meteorological Centre Srinagar. The MeT Centre said weather would remain generally dry on September 3, although brief showers may occur at a few places. On September 4, one or two spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers are likely at many places, with b

Srinagar, Sep 03 : A motorcyclist died after losing control of his bike and crashing into a nearby shop at Siraz Chowk in Khanyar area of Srinagar on Thursday, officials said. An official said that the man was riding a Bajaj Pulsar bearing registration number JK13F-2915 when he apparently lost control of the motorcycle and crashed into a nearby shop. He said the man was injured in the accident and died on the spot. Locals informed the police, who soon reached the spot. The deceased was later ide

Srinagar, Sep 02: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday accused the police and administration of adopting different standards while dealing with protests by the Bharatiya Janata Party and the National Conference, alleging that BJP leaders were facilitated during their march while NC workers were brutally repressed. Omars remarks came after police barred NC leaders and workers from marching towards the BJP headquarters at Jawahar Nagar, where they planned to protest over the continued delay i

Srinagar, Sep 02: Srinagar witnessed a rare political face-off on Wednesday as ruling National Conference (NC) and opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers took to the streets in separate protests, with Lal Chowk and Rajbagh areas turning into competing centres of political mobilisation. The BJP protest, led by party J&K president Sat Sharma and Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma, saw hundreds of party leaders and workers assemble at the Clock Tower in Lal Chowk

ARSALAN NABI Solid waste management is one of those public issues that stays invisible only until it begins to choke everyday life. Then it becomes impossible to ignore. Piles of garbage at street corners, overflowing dustbins, clogged drains, foul smell, stray animals tearing open waste bags, and the constant fear of disease all of it tells a familiar story in our towns and cities. We have treated waste as if it disappears the moment it leaves our homes. It does not. It merely moves from one n

SURINDER AMBARDAR There is something profoundly paradoxical about the condition of democracy in Jammu and Kashmir today. The vocabulary of grassroots democracy has become increasingly elaborate, even as the institutions through which that democracy is supposed to acquire meaning have fallen into abeyance. Panchayats have been elected, Block Development Councils constituted, and District Development Councils established; yet, at the very moment when decentralisation ought to have become an everyd

New Delhi, Sep 2: Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Jal Shakti Javed Ahmed Rana participated in the two-day Departmental Summit of the Ministry of Jal Shakti at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, where he highlighted the Union Territorys priorities and challenges in the water sector. The summit brought together senior officials and stakeholders to discuss the implementation of water-sector programmes and measures to strengthen water security across the country. Deliberations focused on timely execution of

Srinagar, Sep 2: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma on Wednesday said the protest march at Lal Chowk towards the Civil Secretariat reflected growing public anger over what he termed the National Conference governments failures, unfulfilled promises and lack of transparency. Sharma said people across Jammu and Kashmir, particularly the youth, were seeking answers on unemployment, electricity tariffs, recruitment and promises made by the National Confer

Srinagar, Sep 2: The Youth Services & Sports Department accorded a warm farewell to Financial Advisor/Chief Accounts Officer, Jaswinder Pal Singh, on the occasion of his transfer from the Department, in recognition of his services and contribution during his tenure. The Commissioner/Secretary, Youth Services & Sports Department, expressed high appreciation for the officer's efficiency, professionalism and dedicated approach towards his responsibilities, particularly in handling financial matter

Ganderbal, Sep 2: In recognition of the dedicated efforts and exemplary services rendered during the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026, the District Administration Ganderbal on Wednesday organised a felicitation ceremony wherein officers and officials associated with the Yatra arrangements were felicitated for their valuable contributions. On the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, presented appreciation certificates to officers and officials from various departments and agencies,

Srinagar, Sep 2: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Wednesday chaired a meeting of senior Revenue Officers at Conference Hall of DC Office to review the progress on the implementation of AgriStack, Farmer ID generation and Digital Crop Survey. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Additional Deputy Commissioner Aadil Fareed, SDM West Irfan Bahadur, SDM East Zubair Ahmad, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Umar Gulzar, all Tehsildar

Srinagar, Sep 2: The Department of Physics at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar organized a series of three Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) programs under the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), aimed at promoting experiential scientific learning and providing participants with exposure to advanced research facilities, instrumentation, and contemporary experimental techniques. The initiative commenced with a sci

Leh, August 25: With cyber fraud emerging as a growing financial threat in Ladakh, Leh Police has urged residents to immediately dial the national cybercrime helpline 1930 after suffering any financial cyber fraud, stressing that reporting within the first 60 minutesthe golden hourcan significantly improve the chances of tracing and blocking the stolen funds. The advisory was issued during Bajaj Finance Ltd. 's Arthsutra Samvad, a financial literacy and awareness programme conducted at Chuchot Y

Tehran , September 2 : Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned recent US military strikes across several Iranian provinces, confirming that Iranian armed forces responded by launching crushing defensive strikes against American bases across the region. In an official statement released on Wednesday, Tehran accused Washington of violating its national sovereignty and targeting non-military infrastructure, including telecommunication towers and civilian sites in Khuzestan, Sistan and

Srinagar, September 2, 2025: Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid Srinagar, has announced that as per tradition, it will hold a special Majlis-e-Rahmat-ul-lil-Alameen on Friday, 4th September 2026, from 12:00 noon at the historic Central Jamia Masjid Srinagar. The gathering will be attended by the respected scholars and Na'at Khwans will speak about the life and message of the Prophet and present tributes in his praise. The Anjuman earnestly appeals to all to attend this blessed gathering in large numbers

Srinagar, Sep 2: Director Information and Public Relations Shreya Singhal on Wednesday said that the Jammu and Kashmir government is looking to transform filmmaking from an artistic pursuit into a viable film economy for the Union Territory, with the first International Film Festival of J&K 2026 being positioned as a platform to connect local talent with filmmakers, producers and industry professionals from across the world. In an exclusive interview with Kashmir News Service (KNS), Singhal said

Srinagar ,September 2 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday distributed appointment orders to newly appointed Medical Officers of the Health and Medical Education Department at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. Addressing the gathering, Omar Abdullah congratulated the newly appointed medical officers and said their appointment would strengthen the healthcare workforce in Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister highlighted the importance

Bandipora, Sept. 1: The District Bandipora Pencak Silat Association will conduct its official annual District Bandipora Pencak Silat Championship 2026 on September 12 and 13 at Government Primary Boys School, Aragam. The championship will feature boys and girls athletes from the district and will serve as an important qualifying platform for selection and participation in upcoming competitions. According to the official notification, participation is compulsory for all active and regular Penca

Srinagar, Sept 1: A significant step towards strengthening tobacco prevention and cessation through dental care was taken on Monday with the conduct of the DHSECHONIMHANS Tobacco Cessation Training Programme for Dental Professionals in Srinagar. The programme brought together more than 100 dental professionals along with leading experts and stakeholders working in the field of tobacco control and cessation. Dr Sandeep Bhalla, Vice President, ECHO India, and Ms Paromita Das, General Manager, EC

Awantipora, Sept. 1: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) on Tuesday inaugurated the three-day Breakthrough Workshop 2026 for faculty members at Innovation Campus, IUST. Organised by Centre for Mental Health and Wellness (CMHW), IUST, in collaboration with HELP Foundation, J&K, the workshop aims to strengthen leadership, resilience, self-confidence and personal effectiveness among faculty members. The workshop, being held from September 13, 2026, brings together Deans, Heads

Srinagar, Sept. 1: In a major step towards accelerating sustainable and investment-driven urban transformation in J&K, the Union Territory Level High Powered Steering Committee (UTHPSC), chaired by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, has approved three major urban development projects with a cumulative base cost of 2,692.58 crore under the Government of Indias Urban Challenge Fund (UCF). The meeting was attended by the senior officers in the administration including the ACS, Tourism; ACS, Finance; Pr

Srinagar, Sep 01: The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has announced 2,863 vacancies for Class-IV (MTS) and Sanitation Worker posts across various departments under the Union Territory, divisional and district cadres. According to the recruitment notification issued on Tuesday, eligible candidates can submit their applications online from October 5, while the last date for filing applications has been fixed as November 3, 2026. Of the total 2,863 posts, 105 vacancieshave beenea

Srinagar, Sep 01: Kashmir may still be known for its clean mountain air, but the numbers on its roads tell a rapidly changing story. Jammu and Kashmir's vehicle fleet has nearly doubled in less than a decade, raising fresh concerns over traffic congestion, emissions andthe deteriorating quality of urban air. According to the J&K Economic Survey 2024-25, the number of public and private vehicles increased from 14.88 lakh in March 2017 to 27.29 lakh by December 2024an increase of nearly 84 per cen

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

Srinagar, Sep 01: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday met several officers, deputations and other individuals at the Civil Secretariat here, including Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Sujit Kumar, who recently assumed the charge. Omar Abdullah extended his best wishes to the Kashmir Police chief for his new assignment and discussed matters about the security and policing environment in the region. A group of newly inducted IAS officers, including Babila Rakhwal, Shabnam Shah Kamil

Srinagar, Sep 1: In a major safety measure at Kashmirs famed tourist destination Gulmarg, the Forest Department has identified 280 decayed trees as posing a threat to public safety and plans to axe them within the next month. Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Tangmarg Feroz Ahmad told Rising Kashmir that the department has completed an enumeration of 643 trees in the Gulmarg range, including along the Gulmarg stretch, which have either dried up or pose a potential threat to life and property. Of t

Srinagar, Sep 1: Kashmir's head priest Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Tuesday warned that growing human intervention in Jammu and Kashmirs fragile ecosystems was pushing the region towards an ecological crisis, urging both the government and people to shoulder responsibility for protecting the environment. Expressing concern over the condition of Dal Lake and Wular Lake, Mirwaiz said that while development of tourism and creation of facilities for visitors were important, such initiatives could not come

Srinagar, Sept 1: Tourism activity in the Kashmir Valley is expected to witness a significant revival from September, with stakeholders expressing optimism over an increase in tourist arrivals during the month and the upcoming autumn and winter seasons. Chairman J&K Hotelier Club Mushtaq Ahmad Chaya, said that the tourism sector is likely to see a considerable increase in activity from this month, adding that the hospitality industry has made necessary preparations to welcome visitors from acros

Udhampur, Sep 01: Chief Principal Census Officer (CPCO) and Director, Directorate of Census Operations, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Amit Sharma on Tuesday launched Population Enumeration (Phase-II) of Census 2027 for the snow-bound areas of the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The field operations were formally launched from the remote, snow-bound areas of Dudu and Basantgarh in Udhampur district. The September enumeration marks a significant operational milestone for Census 2027

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

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

Kashmir has long been celebrated for its beauty, but beauty alone cannot sustain an economy. For decades, the Valleys tourism narrative has risen and fallen with the seasons, peaking in spring and summer and slowing sharply when winter arrives. That pattern has made the sector vulnerable to weather, uncertainty, and shocks. If Jammu and Kashmir is serious about long-term prosperity, then all-season tourism must move from slogan to strategy. The idea is not new. Successive governments have spoken

Srinagar, Sept 1: Jammu and Kashmir is set for a political face-off today with the ruling National Conference (NC) and opposition BJP announcing protests against each other over issues ranging from restoration of statehood to the Omar Abdullah Governments alleged failure to fulfil its electoral commitments. The National Conference has announced that its workers will peacefully gherao BJP headquarters in Jammu and Srinagar, demanding accountability from the Union Government over promises made in

Kargil, Sept 1: The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) has extended its support to the proposed KargilLeh Padyatra, scheduled to be held from September 10 to 24, with social activist Sandeep Pandey and KDA co-chairman Sajjad Kargili set to lead the foot march. The KDA body said the padyatra would be conducted as a peaceful democratic initiative and maintained that the participants would make every effort to ensure that the entire journey remained peaceful. Addressing a press conference KDA represe

Kupwara, Sep 1: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives and Election Departments Javid Ahmad Dar on Tuesday inaugurated the Block Development Council (BDC) building at Kralgund in Kupwara, describing it as an important step towards strengthening grassroots democratic institutions. MLA Langate Sheikh Khursheed Ahmad accompanied the minister during the visit. Constructed at a cost of Rs 97 lakh, the new building will provide a dedicated facility for

Srinagar, Sep 1: Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari has urged political parties, civil society groups, business organisations and other stakeholders across Jammu and Kashmir to come together to protect what he described as the interests and character of Jammu & Kashmir Bank. In an appeal, Bukhari expressed concern over what he termed the banks gradual drift away from the interests of the people of J&K, citing four key developments. He alleged that the bank was reducing credit growth within the U

Srinagar, Sep 1: Jammu and Kashmir Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Tuesday challenged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to resign and seek a fresh mandate if restoration of statehood is the principal issue on which the National Conference government wants a public verdict. Reacting to the National Conference's announcement of a peaceful protest outside BJP offices in Jammu and Srinagar on Wednesday over the Centre's commitments on restoration of statehood, Sharma accused the ruling party of dive

Srinagar, Sep 1: The sixth edition of the International Film Festival of Kashmir (IFFK) began at Tagore Hall, Srinagar on Tuesday, showcasing films from across the world and bringing together filmmakers, artists, students and cinema enthusiasts. The two-day festival is being organised by Kashmir Valley Theatre and Hot Ice Films to provide a platform for filmmakers, researchers, students and audiences to engage with diverse cinematic voices and contemporary film culture. The opening day featured

Srinagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday trapped and arrested two police officers in connection with an alleged bribery case involving a 15,000 demand for closing a police case. According to the ACB, it received a written complaint alleging that PSI Karanjeet Singh, the investigating officer in FIR No. 65/2026 registered at Police Station Ram Munshi Bagh, Srinagar, had allegedly demanded illegal gratification from the complainant for closing the case as Not Admitted between the part

Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 1 : A 19-year-old college student drowned in the Chenab River while taking a bath near the riverbank in the Maitra area of Ramban district on Tuesday, officials said. The youth has been identified as Ravi Kumar, a resident of Tangar village in Ramban district, as per officials. According to officials, Kumar was reportedly taking a bath near the Chenab River when he drowned. Following the incident, teams from the Jammu and Kashmir Police, State Disast

Srinagar, September 01 : MBBS and BDS interns across Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday continued their protest for the second consecutive day, demanding an increase in their monthly internship stipend from Rs 12, 300 to Rs 30,000 and seeking an early decision on a proposal already recommended by the Health and Medical Education Department. Peaceful demonstrations were held at medical institutions across the GMC's in Jammu and Kashmir, with intern doctors carrying placards and raising slogans demandin

SRINAGAR: Under the ongoing national campaign 'Ek Ped Desh Ke Naam', the officers and jawans of the 54th Battalion, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), in collaboration with Wildlife Range Officers, jointly conducted a mega tree plantation drive in the Fishery area of Dachigam National Park today. The initiative saw enthusiastic participation from both force personnel and wildlife department officials to promote environmental conservation. The drive was led by 54 Bn Sh.Jagdev Singh Yadav, Secon

Srinagar, Aug 31: Head, Department of Mathematics, Central University of Kashmir, Dr. Haribhau R. Bhapkar, has been conferred with the National HIFFA Award for excellence in performance for social transformation through the amalgamation of Mathematics and design thinking. The award was presented by Gulam Ali Khatana, Member of Parliament, and Raja Nighat Aman, SSP Srinagar, at SKICC here Sunday during the 3rd Edition of HIFAA. Jagdambika Pal, Member of Parliament (MP) and the former Chief Minis

Jammu, Aug 31: The Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC), headed by Labour Commissioner, J&K, Charandeep Singh has approved promotions and career advancements of 16 officials of the Labour Department. The DPC, in its meeting held on August 21, 2026, considered the cases of eligible officials after due examination of their service records and other prescribed criteria. Nazir Ahmad Najar, Mohammad Salim Sofi and Farooq Ahmad Dar, Labour Inspectors, have been promoted as Labour Officers. Mohd Sh