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11% diabetic in Kashmir, 18% in Jammu 569 mn globally; 40% unaware of condition Type 2 accounts for nearly 90% of cases Raises risk of heart attack, kidney failure, eye damage Srinagar, Nov 13: Diabetes has emerged as one of the biggest public health challenges in Jammu and Kashmir, with nearly 11 per cent of the population in Kashmir and 18 per cent in Jammu affected by the disease, according to the ICMR-INDIAB study, even as a large number of people remain unaware of their condition. On World

UT offers Rs 3,000 per kW subsidy, up to Rs 9,000 for 3 kW Several States offer substantially higher financial assistance Srinagar, Nov 13: As the Centre pushes rooftop solar adoption across the country under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, Jammu and Kashmir is offering a relatively modest additional subsidy to consumers, with the Union Territory's contribution capped at Rs 9,000 for a three-kilowatt (kW) rooftop solar system. A comparative statement accessed by Rising Kashmir regarding add

Inter-state Kashmir-Kolkata network busted Over 57 kg narcotics seized in 2025-26 Officials seek public support to eliminate menace Srinagar, Nov 13: Tightening the noose on drug trafficking, the Narcotics Control Bureau, Srinagar, has widened its net against narcotics networks in Srinagar and other parts of Jammu and Kashmir, with 22 people arrested in eight cases registered during 2025 and 2026 so far. According to official data available with Rising Kashmir, the action has also brou

Jammu, Nov 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has paid tribute to the brave personnel of Jammu & Kashmir Police who laid down their lives in line of duty at Kishtwar. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said: I am deeply grieved by the tragic loss of the brave personnel of Jammu & Kashmir Police, Shri Babi Chand and Shri Rashpal Kumar, who laid down their lives in line of duty at Kishtwar. I strongly condemn the cowardly attack. Their courage, unwavering dedication, and selfless service to

Meets field officers, discusses intensifying counter-insurgency ops Massive frisking, vehicle checks across Valley Srinagar, Nov 13: Director General (DG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Gyanendra Pratap Singh, on Friday visited south Kashmir's Kulgam district and reviewed the security situation amid an intensified manhunt for Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Mohammed Lateef Bhat, suspected to be involved in Wednesday's attack on CRPF personnel. Two days after three CRPF personnel were injured in

Srinagar, Nov 13: The Mechanical Engineering Department, Kashmir, on Friday conducted a snow clearance mock drill in Srinagar, deploying its full fleet of 40 machines to test operational readiness and ensure that the city can be cleared of snow smoothly and without delay this winter. The exercise, held in preparation for the upcoming winter season, saw officials review Standard Operating Procedures and assess the preparedness of machinery, operational teams and maintenance staff to ensure an eff

Srinagar, Nov 13: Kashmir woke up to a dramatic winter landscape on Friday as an active Western Disturbance swept across Jammu and Kashmir, drenching the plains in rain, covering mountain peaks in fresh snow and bringing a sharp chill to the Valley. The higher reaches witnessed some of the season's most significant snowfall so far, with mountain passes, meadows and remote villages turning white. The plains experienced moderate to heavy rainfall, accompanied by falling temperatures and overcast s

Jammu, Nov 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, met in Jammu on Friday for the first time at its full sanctioned strength following the recent Cabinet expansion and the resumption of the Darbar Move, with land transfer proposals for power projects, agricultural and fruit markets, and other administrative matters forming the major part of its agenda. The meeting, held at the Civil Secretariat in the winter capital, marked the first full-strength Cabinet sitti

Winter in Kashmir brings the familiar struggle to keep homes warm. Kangris, heaters, gas appliances and traditional fireplaces become essential companions through long, cold nights. But each winter also brings the risk of devastating firesincidents that can destroy homes, displace families and claim lives. These tragedies are too often treated as seasonal misfortune, when many can be prevented through safer practices, public awareness and better preparedness. The danger grows when heating equipm

Public responsibility is often discussed as though it belongs only to those who govern. Roads must be repaired, services delivered and public safety ensuredthese are essential duties of the state. But a society cannot function on official responsibility alone. Its everyday character is shaped by the choices of ordinary people: whether they follow rules, respect shared spaces, care for public property and consider how their actions affect others. In Kashmir, the meaning of this responsibility is

Dear Winter, Welcome home to Kashmir. We have been waiting for you. For your mist-laden mornings. For silver rooftops and frost-kissed windows. For the hush that falls over the Valley when the first snowflake touches the earth. For that magical moment when Kashmir disappears beneath a blanket of white and emerges as poetry. But before you arrive, we have a humble request: Come as we remember you. Bring your familiar chill. Unleash your playful snowflakes. Crown our mountains in white. Dress our

In Kashmir, we have a rather interesting relationship with doctors. We generally remember them when our body starts behaving like an old government office Everything slows down, nothing works properly, and complaints begin to pile up! Ask an average Kashmiri when they last checked their blood pressure, and you might get a reply like Why? Is there something wrong with me? Ask them when they last checked their blood sugar and the answer might be, Beh kyaz kr check, Mea kya sugar cha! (Why should

Srinagar, Nov 13: Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) on Friday urged the State Bank of India (SBI) and other public and private sector banks to introduce One-Time Settlement (OTS) schemes for borrowers with outstanding liabilities exceeding Rs 5 crore, saying financial distress should not be judged solely by the size of a loan account. Welcoming J&K Bank's RAHAT Special OTS Scheme, the party said the initiative would provide relief to eligible borrowers with dues of up to Rs 5 crore. However, it stressed

Srinagar, Nov 13: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday returned to the historic Jama Masjid Srinagar after nearly two weeks of house detention and addressed the Friday congregation, expressing concern over repeated restrictions on his religious and public activities. Addressing the gathering, Mirwaiz said arbitrary restrictions cause inconvenience to people and amount to unwarranted interference in the discharge of his religious obligations. He said the pulpit of Jama Masjid has alway

Srinagar, Nov 13: As many as 1,61,961 candidates are set to compete for 600 posts of Accounts Assistant in the Finance Department as the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) conducts its OMR-based written examination across all 20 districts of the Union Territory on November 15. According to the examination-centre details released by the Board, 82,489 candidates from Jammu Division and 79,472 from Kashmir Division have registered for the examination. With only 600 posts on offer, t

Srinagar, Nov 13: Member of Parliament and National Conference Additional General Secretary Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan has expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his government for installing an MRI machine at Government Medical College (GMC), Handwara, saying the facility would improve access to advanced diagnostic services in the area. During his three-day visit to different areas of Handwara constituency, Ramzan said the installation of the MRI machine fulfilled a commitment mad

Jammu, Nov 13: Minister for Health and Medical Education and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo, on Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Civil Secretariat here, to assess the functioning, progress and implementation of various components of the National Health Mission (NHM) in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Saugat Biswas; Mission Director, National Health Mission, J&K, Athar Aamir Ul Shafi Khan; Director Finance, H&M

JAMMU, Nov 13: National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Friday said the restoration of the constitutional and democratic rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir remains the partys foremost priority, urging people from all three regions to support the struggle. He also described the restoration of statehood as an urgent necessity, saying it would provide relief to people and enable the elected government to function effectively and take decisions in the public interest. Abdullah made

Leh, Nov 13: The Union Territory of Ladakh has recorded an impressive rise in tourist arrivals for the sixth consecutive month this year, registering a remarkable 65.90 per cent growth during the first ten months of 2026 compared to the corresponding period last year. According to the tourism figures shared by Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, VK Saxena, the region welcomed 4.91 lakh tourists between January and October 2026, against 2.96 lakh visitors during the same period in 2025. October witnes

Ganderbal, Nov 13: The Registrar of Births and Deaths in Kangan Block of Central Kashmirs Ganderbal district has issued 1,294 birth and death certificates during the first ten months of 2026, reflecting the departments efforts to facilitate residents in obtaining essential official documents without unnecessary delays. According to official figures, the department issued 1,193 birth certificates and 101 death certificates between January 1 and October 31, 2026. The certificates are among the mos

Srinagar, Nov 14: With winter setting in across Kashmir, leading pulmonologist Dr Naveed Nazir has warned of a rise in respiratory illnesses, saying cold weather can worsen existing lung conditions, trigger severe attacks and increase hospital visits, particularly among patients suffering from asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Speaking to Rising Kashmir, Dr Nazir said the number of patients visiting respiratory disease outpatient departments (OPDs) generally increases duri

Srinagar, Nov 13: The first snowfall of the season across Kashmirs higher reaches, including popular tourist destinations Gulmarg and Sonamarg has brought a fresh wave of optimism among tourism stakeholders, who see the early winter spell as an opportunity to revive tourist footfall and give the valleys winter tourism a much-needed boost. With snow-covered meadows and mountains adding to Kashmirs winter charm, tourism players are hopeful that the early snowfall will attract visitors from across