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Srinagar, July 21: Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the statehood protest in Delhi was just a beginning and not the end and that the party will continue reminding the Centre of its commitments and will not compromise on its political agenda to appease the BJP. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, a day after the statehood protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, CM Omar, per news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), said the Jammu and Kas

New Delhi, July 21: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to abide by the medical advice and treatment protocol prescribed by doctors at Medanta Hospital while ordering his immediate transfer from Safdarjung Hospital to the private hospital of his choice. Passing its formal order on an appeal filed by Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, a Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia recorded the submission of Solicitor General

Srinagar, July 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed deep anguish over the tragic loss of seven lives in a landslide at Domail Dhok, Nandichool Loran, Poonch, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said in a post on X. The Chief Minister also conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for peace to the departed souls, the CMO said. The CMO said the Chief Minister has deputed Javed Rana and Satish Sharma to visit the affected areas in Rajouri and Poonch and personal

Srinagar, July 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said the successful completion of the first 100 days of the Drug-Free J&K campaign had laid the foundation for the rigorous path ahead. Today, I addressed an event organized by the Department of Social Welfare, commemorating the successful completion of 100 days of the 'Drug-Free J&K campaign'. While this milestone marks significant progress, our mission is far from complete. We are determined to neutralise the drug cartels and narco-terror net

Namchi (Sikkim), July 21: The death toll in the under-construction tunnel of the NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project at Samardung in Sikkim's Namchi district has risen to eight, according to the District Administration, as rescue operations continue to evacuate the workers trapped inside. The Namchi District Administration, in coordination with NHPC officials, SDRF, NDRF, Sikkim Police, Fire and Emergency Services, the Health Department and other line departments, is continuously carryi

Srinagar, July 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said Jammu and Kashmirs fight against drugs and narco-terror has entered a decisive phase, asserting that the 100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan was only the beginning of a sustained mission and warning drug traffickers that they would face the strictest action under the law. Addressing the valedictory function of the 100-day campaign at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) here, the Lieutenant Governor, a

New Delhi, July 21: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday summoned Russian Charge d'Affaires Vladimir Ladanov over the attack on commercial vessel MV Golden Leo, which resulted in the death of four Indian nationals, and conveyed India's grave concerns and unequivocal condemnation of the incident. In a statement, the MEA said that the Russian diplomat was summoned to the ministry and was informed that attacks targeting commercial shipping undermine the safety, security and stability o

Every morning, before she begins her day, 36-year-old Sumaiya takes a dose of 4 tablets of medicines that she hopes will help her return to the life she had just a few months ago. The resident of Sonawari village has been undergoing treatment for tuberculosis (TB) for more than a month. Doctors diagnosed her with the disease after a Mantoux test confirmed the infection. After a normal back pain issue, I was suggested to do chest X-ray, which was normal but my symptoms suggested otherwise she say

New Delhi, July 21: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said in the meeting that the government stands with the students amid concerns over the NEET examination paper leak and called for strict action against those involved in the irregularities. Addressing the reporters after today's NDA Parliamentary Party 'Mangal Milan' meeting, Rijiju said the Prime Minister made it clear that the government stands with students and that paper le

Jammu, July 21: The Jammu State People's Movement (JSPM) on Monday organised a peaceful protest at Tawi Bridge, Jammu, to reiterate the democratic aspirations of the people of Jammu Province and to convey two important messages to the Government of India, the movement said in a statement. The protest coincided with the gathering of Kashmir-based political parties in New Delhi demanding the restoration of the erstwhile State of Jammu & Kashmir. JSPM said that this demand does not represent the as

Srinagar, July 21: Katra recorded the highest rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir at 107.1 mm in the past 24 hours, followed by Rajouri with 63 mm and Poonch with 61.5 mm, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said. Reasi recorded 54.5 mm of rainfall, while Chahta Jammu AWS received 42.5 mm during the period. Other areas that received significant rainfall included Jammu (35 mm), Gulmarg (29.4 mm), Srinagar (27.8 mm), Awantipora (33 mm), Udhampur (28.2 mm) and Ganderbal (21.5 mm), according to the weather

Shuhama, Jul 20: Krishi Vigyan Kendra Ganderbal, operating under the aegis of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) organized an input distribution cum awareness programme under the ICAR-sponsored project entitled Strengthening Livelihoods and Agricultural Resilience of Tribal and Marginal Farmers in Ganderbal through Technology-Driven Resource Packages. Conceived under the visionary leadership of Vice Chancellor Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, this in

Srinagar, Jul 20: In view of the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), has issued a comprehensive advisory for general public and directed all field functionaries to remain on high alert to safeguard public life, protect electrical infrastructure and ensure continuity of essential power supply services. The advisory stated th

Srinagar, Jul 20: In view of the persistent rainfall and the resultant waterlogging in several parts of Srinagar, Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb on Monday conducted an extensive tour of vulnerable areas and key public establishments to assess the prevailing situation and review the Corporations dewatering and emergency response measures. He was accompanied by Joint Commissioner (Administration), Nuzhat Qureshi; Executive Engineers of the Drainage Circle, and

Srinagar, Jul 20: In view of incessant rainfall and prevailing inclement weather conditions, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, who is also the Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Monday chaired a comprehensive review meeting at Meeting Hall of DC Office Complex to assess the preparedness and mitigation measures put in place by all line departments across the district in view of the inclement weather forecast & prevailing weather conditions. The meeti

Srinagar, Jul 20: To ensure uninterrupted availability of foodgrains to beneficiaries during the forthcoming monsoon season, Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), J&K has decided to undertake the advance lifting and distribution of foodgrains allocated under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and Non-Priority Household (NPHH) schemes for the months of August, September and October, 2026. The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to address any logistica

Srinagar, Jul 20: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Monday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the implementation of the recommendations put forth by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for further improving and upgrading the facilities at the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra Base Camps and Transit Camps, stretching from Lakhanpur to the Holy Cave Shrine. The recommendations were based on extensive ground assessments carried out by the CAPF teams during the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026

Srinagar, July 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Transport Department has prohibited the operation of two-wheelers on motor vehicle aggregator platforms across the Union Territory until a dedicated regulatory framework for bike taxi services is notified. Speaking to the media, Transport Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan said the decisionhas beentaken to ensure compliance with the Jammu & Kashmir Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2023, under which only vehicles duly permitted to operate as commercial vehic

Srinagar, July 20: Awami Ittehad Party on Monday expressed grave concern over the widespread waterlogging witnessed across Srinagar following heavy rainfall, saying the recurring crisis has exposed glaring failures in urban planning despite huge public expenditure under the Srinagar Smart City Project. In a statement, AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi said it is deeply unfortunate that over 792 crore has already been spent under the Srinagar Smart City Project since its inception, while the ov

Poonch/Rajouri, 20 July:- A BJP delegation led by Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Monday visited the flood-affected areas of Poonch and Rajouri districts and met with families impacted by the unfortunate disaster. The delegation, as per a statement, took stock of the situation and interacted with the affected families. The delegation comprised Ravinder Raina, Sham Lal Sharma (MLA), Shehnaz Ganie, Gopal Mahajan, Mohan Lal (MLA), and Zorawar Singh. During

Budgam, July 20: Speaker Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, on Monday visited the historic Drygam Shrine, a revered shrine associated with Hazrat Alamdar Sheikh Noor Din Noorani (RA), where he reviewed the ongoing beautification works and announced major developmental initiatives for the area. During the visit, the Speaker informed the gathering that an amount of 81 lakh has been sanctioned for development and beautification of the shrine to preserve its historical and religious significa

Srinagar, Jul 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department has evicted 1,972 encroachers and retrieved 525.75 hectares of forest land in the Kashmir region so far during the 2026-27 financial year, achieving nearly one-fifth of its annual eviction target, according to official data. Figures accessed by Rising Kashmir from the department show that authorities have completed 19.72 per cent of the target for evicting encroachers and 24.75 per cent of the land retrieval target set for the current fin

Kargil, July 20: Widespread flash floods triggered by incessant rainfall have caused extensive damage across several villages in Kargil district, destroying agricultural land, standing crops, orchards, houses, shops, vehicles and irrigation infrastructure, while authorities have issued a fresh warning as more rainfall is forecast until July 25. Among the worst-affected areas are Budgam, Karkitchoo, Choskore, Silmo, Yokma Kharboo, besides Sangra, Chumikchan, Lalung, Karsikhar, Piyangkung, Sakpuri

Jammu, July 20: The Jammu State Movement on Monday organised a rally in Jammu city, demanding the creation of a separate Jammu State. The march, which started from Raghunath Temple and concluded at Indira Chowk, witnessed participation from representatives of various social, religious, trade and nationalist organisations, besides youth and women. The participants raised slogans in support of a separate Jammu State and called for greater political representation, equal opportunities and balanced

Srinagar, July 20: Senior CPI(M) leader and MLA on Sunday expressed support for the National Conference-led protest in New Delhi, demanding restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, the CPI(M) leader said the dharna was aimed at reminding the Government of India of its repeated assurances regarding restoration of statehood, which, he said, were made by the Prime Minister and Union Home Minister on various occasions. He said restoration of stat

Jammu, July 20: BJP National General Secretary and J&K in-charge Tarun Chugh on Monday criticised Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the National Conference leadership, accusing them of focusing on political activities in Delhi while parts of Jammu and Kashmir were reeling under the impact of cloudbursts and flash floods. Chugh, during a meeting in New Delhi with J&K BJP President Sat Sharma and Rajya Sabha MP Er Ghulam Ali Khatana, said several areas, including Rajouri and Poonch, were facing a h

Srinagar, 20, July: The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference on Monday held a protest in New Delhi, demanding the restoration of statehood and safeguarding of the rights and dignity of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The party called upon the Centre to honour its commitments made to the people of the region without any further delay. In a statement, the party said, similar protest demonstrations were organized by the National Conference at the party headquarters, Nawa-e-Subha Complex in Srinagar

Srinagar, Jul 20: Doctors and paramedical staff at Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla on Monday suspended services for several hours, alleging that a group of attendants assaulted healthcare workers inside the hospital on Saturday. The alleged assault, which took place on July 18 in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, sparked protests by resident doctors, who demanded immediate preservation of CCTV footage, a fair and impartial inquiry, enhanced security in vulnerable areas of

Handwara, Jul 19: In a rare act of generosity, Mohammad Abdullah Dar, an elderly resident of Prongroo village in Mawer area of North Kashmir's Handwara town, has donated 13 kanals of his privately owned land for the development of a sports field, drawing widespread appreciation from locals and sportspersons. The donation is expected to provide a dedicated playground for the youth of the village, who have long been demanding a proper sports facility. Locals said Dar did not hesitate when he was a

Handwara, Jul 20: MLA Langate Sheikh Khursheed on Monday locked the Public Health Engineering, PHE, Sub Division office at Handwara LFR after allegedly finding the office without any officials or employees present during a scheduled visit to discuss drinking water issues affecting several areas of the Langate constituency. Speaking to Rising Kashmir, the MLA said the department had been informed in advance about his visit. He said he had planned to meet officials along with a delegation of local

Budgam, July 20: A prolonged man-animal conflict mitigation operation at Ompora Housing Colony in central Kashmir's Budgam district concluded successfully after two leopards were safely captured during the intervening night of July 19 and 20, taking the total number of leopards trapped in the area to three. Ranger Officer, Wildlife Control Budgam, Sajjid Faruk, said one leopard had already been captured on June 21, while the remaining two were trapped following an intensive overnight operation.

New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): Four Indian nationals have been killed in an attack on the vessel MV Golden Leo during departure from the port of Odesa in Ukraine on Sunday evening, while one is critically injured. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the death toll in an official statement, noting that at the time of the incident, the vessel had 17 crew members on board, including 5 Indians. On the evening of 19 July 2026, the vessel MV GOLDEN LEO was attacked while departing the port o

Srinagar, July 19: Apni Party Senior Vice President Ghulam Hassan Mir on Monday said his party fully supports the demand for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood and backs every democratic initiative aimed at achieving it, but termed the recent protest march at Jantar Mantar ill-timed. In a post on X, Mir said the protest was a step to register the demand for the restoration of statehood. He said the Apni Party was keen to see statehood restored and supported every move in that direc

Baramulla, July 19: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held a well-attended youth convention at Behrampora in Rafiabad, where party leaders reviewed organisational affairs and discussed preparations for the party's Foundation Day scheduled to be observed on July 28. The convention was presided over by District Coordinator Baramulla and Constituency Incharge Rafiabad, Altaf Malik, along with zone and block committee members. Addressing the gathering, Altaf Malik urged party workers to strengthen

Tehran [Iran], July 20 : Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday said that IrTehran is engaged in a full-scale war with the United States, asserting that the conflict extends beyond military strikes and warning that the country must accept the consequences of its resistance while continuing to defend its national interests. Addressing a meeting of Iran's Supreme Judicial Council, Pezeshkian said, The reality is that today the Islamic Republic of Iran is engaged in a full-scale war. Today's

Srinagar: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Monday expressed grief over the loss of seven members of a family who died in a landslide triggered by heavy rains in Poonch district. In a post on X, Mirwaiz said, Another heartbreaking tragedy in Poonch, where seven members of a family lost their lives after a landslide triggered by heavy rains. May Allah grant Jannat-ul-Firdous to them. He said the continuing loss of lives and destruction across Poonch and Rajouri was deeply distressing. Meanwhile , Mirwaiz al

Jammu, July 20: Seven people lost their lives in a tragic landslide triggered by heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed profound grief over the loss of lives and extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said, A tragic landslide caused by heavy rainfall in Poonch has resulted in the loss of seven precious lives. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families during this

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah led a strong protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding the immediate restoration of statehood for J&K. Addressing the gathering, Abdullah voiced deep frustration over the suppression of peaceful demonstrations, stating, We have come here to demand our rights, but we are not allowed to protest peacefully. Democracy is being strangled.

New Delhi [India], July 20 : The Delhi High Court on Monday sought complete medical records of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk while hearing an appeal filed by his wife, Dr Gitanjali Angmo, challenging a Single Judge's refusal to allow his discharge from Safdarjung Hospital and transfer to Medanta Hospital. A Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia observed that pathology reports alone cannot determine a patient's condition and said they must always be re

Srinagar, July 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday spoke to senior officials to assess the impact of heavy rains, flash floods and landslides across Jammu and Kashmir, he said in a post on X. I am deeply saddened by the loss of two lives in Doda, and my heart goes out to their families, Sinha said. Emergency teams, including the NDRF, SDRF, J&K Police and the Army are deployed and on high alert in vulnerable areas, he said. Key roads in Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi and Udhampur have been reo

New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday alleged that the Union Government had supressed the National Conference protest for restoration of statehood. The JK CM affirmed that this would not deter their campaign for dignity and self-governance. Abdullah maintained that the movement for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood and constitutional rights has only just begun. Omar Abdullah, in a post on X, reflected on the challenges faced durin

Srinagar, July 20: Srinagar Police has attached 10 immovable properties worth approximately Rs 8 crore belonging to alleged drug peddlers under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, police said in a statement on Monday. The action has been taken as part of the ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking under the Nasha Mukti Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, police said. Acting under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, Police Station Nowhatta attached the properties identified

New Delhi, July 20: As the Cockroach Janata Party protests against Centre intensified on Monday, party founder Abhijeet Dipke ended his indefinite hunger strike at the request of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is currently admitted to Safdarjung Hospital. Dipke had begun the fast after Wangchuk was hospitalised on July 18, when his own 21-day hunger strike necessitated medical intervention. Meanwhile, CJP representatives Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka left to meet Union Health Minister JP Nadda on

New Delhi, July 20: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) leader and MLA Hasnain Masoodi led a protest in the national capital on Monday, pressing the Centre to fulfil its long-standing promise of restoring statehood to the region. Speaking to ANI, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference MLA Hasnain Masoodi emphasised that the continued delay in restoring statehood is damaging the national interest, adding that the reason for the protest is the prevailing uncertainty. He said, The promise r

New Delhi, July 20: The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 12 noon on Monday, shortly after the House assembled for the first day of the Monsoon Session, amid continuous sloganeering by Opposition members demanding discussions on the NEET controversy and the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case. The proceedings began with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla making obituary references to former Members of Parliament Nadendla Bhaskara Rao, Omwati Devi, Sudhangshu Seal, Major General Bhuwan Chandra Khand

Rajouri, July 20: Flash floods caused by relentless overnight rainfall wreaked havoc in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday, after the Rajouri River overflowed, inundating low-lying areas including Madina Colony. The sudden inundation damaged public and private property, with floodwaters submerging key areas including the new bus stand and sweeping away several vehicles. Speaking to ANI, a local described the aftermath of flash floods that swept through the region as 'ferocious ', adding that

Srinagar, July 20: At least two persons were killed, and several others injured after shooting stones struck a bus and a few other vehicles at Raggi Nallah along the National Highway in Doda district on Monday, officials said. Officials told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), that the incident occurred amid continuous shooting stones and mudslides in the area, leaving two persons dead and several others injured. The injured were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. The identities

Every year, World Refugee Day serves as a solemn reminder of the suffering endured by millions of people who have been uprooted by war, terrorism, persecution and violence. It is a day to reaffirm humanitys collective commitment to justice, compassion and the right of every displaced person to live in safety, dignity and peace. While global attention rightly focuses on refugees who cross international borders, there exists another category of displaced people whose plight often receives far less

Srinagar, July 20: The Special Crime Wing, Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K is conducting searches at multiple locations in Srinagar and Ganderbal districts in connection with FIR No. 18/2026 registered under Sections 204, 319(2), 308(2), 338 and 61 of the BNS. In a statement, they said the case pertains to an organised gang of fraudsters who impersonate as officials of Crime Branch and ACB, threaten senior citizens with false complaints, arrest and extort money from them. The accused individuals in