Chairs DLIC meeting, asks banks to desist from rejecting approved cases under SES

Zaheeda agro trading designed to promote services to farmers, rural entrepreneurs

Jammu, Jan 20: Suresh Kumar Gupta, Principal Secretary of Culture and School Education Monday inaugurated a 5-day All-Women Painters Exhibition at Kala Kendra, Jammu, in the presence of a galaxy of artists, painters, and visual art experts. The event, organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL), is being hosted []

55 farmers, entrepreneurs from Jamu, Samba, Kahtua Udhampur to take part in exercise

Youth must embrace beekeeping given favourable agro-climatic condition in region: Reen

With Trumps leadership in America and Modis experience in India, the partnership can grow even stronger. This is a time of hope, progress, and new opportunities for both nations

January 19 is more than a date; it is a story, a memory, and a promisea promise that the voices of the Kashmiri Pandits will never be silenced, and their spirit will never be broken

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The requirement of the hour is to guarantee high-quality education. This nation could no longer afford a reprehensible system of education

The on-going Maha Kumbh is emerging as the hallmark of Indias cultural excellence. The moment one enters the Prayagraj, it becomes clear that the atmosphere is filled with devotion and energy that engulfs everyone. The confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati has united the Indian nation in a way that nothing else can. People []

The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister here on Monday cleared several administrative proposals. Sources told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the Cabinet cleared proposal of revision of Dearness Allowance (DA) rates payable to government employees, pensioners, and family pensioners, effective from July 1, 2024. It also []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated US President Donald Trump for taking oath for a second term in office, saying he looked forward to working together with the US leader again for the benefit of the two countries and shape a better future for the world. In his congratulatory message, which came within moments []

The J&K Election Commission, today concluded annual revision of Panchayat Electoral Rolls with publication of Final Electoral Rolls, with January, 1st 2025 as qualifying date. During the annual revision of Panchayat Electoral Rolls, which was started on 11-11-2024 with the publication of draft electoral rolls, several additions, deletions and changes in the entries of electoral []

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States as during the 60th Presidential Inauguration at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. US Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath to Trump. Prior to Trumps swearing-in, JD Vance was sworn-in as US Vice-President. Earlier, Trump alongside outgoing US President Joe Biden []

haratiya Janata Party National General Secretary Tarun Chugh expressed deep sorrow over the demise of veteran BJP leader and former Rajya Sabha MP Sh. Shamsher Singh Manhas. Tarun Chugh stated that the passing of Sh. Shamsher Singh Manhas is a significant loss for the party and the region of Jammu and Kashmir. Tarun Chugh added []

A minor boy lost his life after he was hit by a vehicle in Awantipora area of South Kashmirs Pulwama district. An official told that a minor boy was hit by an unknown vehicle at Beighpora, Awantipora in which he received critical injuries. He said the boy identified as Furqan Muzaffar (11) son of Muzaffar []

J&K Bank today announced robust financial results for the October-December quarter (Q3 FY 2025), with net profit surging by 26.2% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 531.51 Cr compared to Rs 421.08 Cr reported during the same period last fiscal. The Banks Board of Directors approved the numbers for the quarter and nine-months during a meeting held []

Under J&K Road Accident Victim Fund-2022, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Kupwara, M Rouf Rehman today handed over a cheque of Rs.1 lakh as ex-gratia relief to the Next of Kin (NoK) of deceased person who died in a road accident at National Highway Matipora Drugmulla. The objective of J&K Road Accident Victim Fund 2022 is []

On the directions of incarcerated AIP Supremo and MP Baramulla, Er Rashid, Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency Incharge Inam Un Nabi along with AIP State Secretary Sheikh Ashiq, today toured various areas of Bemina, including Durbal Bemina, falling under the Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency. During the visit, Inam Un Nabi announced the release of 2 lakh from the []

Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 03 drug peddlers in Pulwama and recovered contraband substances from their possession. A Police spokesperson said, On a specific information about concealing of narcotic substance at the residential houses of two drug peddlers at Kisrigam Kakapora, a police party from []

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the registrar general of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court to ensure proper video conferencing facilities at a special court in Jammu where the trial of separatist leader Yasin Malik, who is in Tihar Jail, will take place. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan []

SSP Srinagar city Imtiyaz Hussain Mir, along with four other officers, has been promoted to the Super Time Scale (Level 13A) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police Service (JKPS). The promotions have been approved as per the Jammu and Kashmir Police (Gazetted) Service Recruitment Rules, 2024, following the recommendation of the Selection Committee meeting held []

Srinagar, Jan 20: Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir today warned showroom owners dealing with hand-made craft products to desist from selling machine-made items in the garb of genuine handmade products, failing which strict action under the ambit of Tourist Trade and Quality Control Acts shall be initiated. In a press statement issued here today, a []

Abu Dhabi has been ranked first on the worlds safest cities list in 2025, the ninth consecutive year it has topped the list since 2017, according to online database Numbeo, reflecting the emirates efforts to develop pioneering security plans, strategies and initiatives. Ranking first out of 382 global cities in the 2025 standings, Abu Dhabi []

Rajouri, Jan 20 : The health department in JKs Rajouri district is working on a war footing with health official launching extensive screening of residents. The disease that remains unidentified has claim 17 lives and affecting 38 people since early December 2024. However health department teams say there us no need to declare a public []

Professor Zakia Ather Siddiqi, OSD of Aligarh Public School, was honored with the prestigious Women Icon of the Year Award 2024 at a grand ceremony held at Town Hall, Puri, on December 31, 2024. A distinguished Indian educationist, Professor Siddiqi is renowned for her significant contributions to womens education. She served as the Principal of []

Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Nandlal Nuwal Centre of Indology at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in New Delhi. There can be many caveats, but I take his sentiments as blessings. These will motivate me, inspire me to engage in my activity, keeping the nation and []

Srinagar, Jan 20 : On a crisp Monday morning, as the cold wave gripped Srinagar, the iconic Dal Lake stood as a breathtaking canvas, its surface glistening under a thin layer of frost. As per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), a cold wave is continuing in Srinagar, with temperatures dipping to a low of -2C. []

A huge influx of tourists thronged to the famous Guldanda meadow of Jammu and Kashmirs Bhaderwah on Monday. This comes after the authorities allowed traffic movement on the Bhaderwah-Pathankot National Highway after the clearance of snow upto Guldanda. The Guldanda meadow is covered in a large amount of snow where tourists were seen enjoying. This []

Hails ECI for strengthening voting process

Requests J-K SOTTO to add his name in organ donors' list Calls for setting up help desks in hospitals to promote organ donation

Holds high-level meeting in Jammu, Rajouri

Srinagar, Jan 19: An encounter between security forces and terrorists is underway in Gujjarpati area of Zaloora of north Kashmirs Baramulla district, in which one terrorist is likely believed to be trapped, police said. A police official told Rising Kashmir that some gunshots were heard from Gujarpati Zaloora area following which cordon was tightened around []

Light rain in plains on Jan 22

Srinagar, Jan 19: A 18-coach train successfully completed its maiden trial run between Katra and Srinagar railway stations on Sunday. It is the first successful trial run on the newly completed line to connect Kashmir with the rest of the railway network, officials said. A Northern Railways official said that the train, comprising 18 air-conditioned []

Spring water tests positive for pesticides; authorities seal contaminated source Reason will be ascertained soon, assures LG

Srinagar, Jan 19: In a shocking incident, a shawl seller from Kupwara was allegedly attacked, beaten, and looted in Punjabs Kapurthala area by three unidentified miscreants. The victim, identified as Mohammad Shafi Khawaja from Kralpora, Kupwara, was brutally assaulted, leaving him with multiple bruises. According to the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association, Khawaja was thrashed, []

Ganderbal, Jan 19: The famous hill station in Central Kashmirs Ganderbal district, has emerged as more than just a tourist destination. It has become a source of livelihood for thousands of educated youth, including graduates and postgraduates, who have found employment opportunities in the regions flourishing tourism sector. At the beginning of this year, Sonamarg []

New Delhi, Jan 19: All India Kashmiri Samaj delegation called on MoS PMO Dr Jitendra Singh in New Delhi and submitted exodus day memorandum. Led by its president Ravinder Pandita, AIKS presented special issue of Naad, mouthpiece of the organisation featuring Kashmiri Pandits Exodus. Recalling the horrors of 19 Jan 1990, the office bearers held []

Srinagar, Jan 19: Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) chairman and former minister on Sunday expressed serious concerns over the recent erratic hikes in power tariffs, saying this is affecting residents in non-metered and flat-rate areas. He said many households are struggling to cope with inflated power bills. In a statement issued here, Yaseen said the sudden []

New Delhi, Jan 19: Renowned Santoor maestro and music composer Pandit Abhay Rustum Sopori has been conferred with the prestigious National Business Excellence Award 2025 by the Global India Business Forum (GIBF), which is connected with over 150 countries embassies and consulates supporting Indias Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. The award recognises exceptional leaders, innovators, and pathbreakers, []

Employee injured in operation

Budgam, Jan 19: To enhance accessibility for all individuals, the authorities in Budgam district have constructed ramps and provided wheelchairs at all major government offices located at the district headquarters. This initiative aims to ensure that citizens with disabilities encounter no difficulties during their visits to these offices. Furthermore, the district administration of Budgam plans []

Committed to safeguard lives, property during disasters: Officers

Jammu, Jan 19: The Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) has been honoured with the prestigious Excellence in Agri-Incubation Award 2025 by Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCC&I), in collaboration with ITC and AIC of India. The award acknowledges SKUAST-Ks Innovation Centre (SKIIE) for its exceptional efforts in fostering innovation, []

Jammu, Jan 19: Natrang presented Sarkari Afsar, a play in Hindi in its weekly theatre series on Sunday at its Studio Theatre in Jammu. The play has been written by Laxmikant Vaishnav and was directed by Neeraj Kant. The play portrayed a real-life situation of a Sarkari Daftar (Government Office) and highlighted the vices in []

155 students learn life-saving techniques on snake bites, first aid, fire prevention

New Delhi, Jan 19: Director Aijaz Ahmad Khan, who hails from Hyhama area of north Kashmirs Kuwpara district, has been conferred with an honorary doctorate by Brookfield International University (BIU), USA (South Dakota), in recognition of his exceptional contributions to media, art and culture. The prestigious award was presented during a grand ceremony held in []

Following a delay over Israel demanding the list of hostages to be released by Hamas, the implementation of the first phase of the ceasefire-hostage deal in Gaza between Hamas and Israel, came into effect today. The Office of the Prime Minister of Israel confirmed that the deal would take effect at 11:15 am (local time) []

The forced exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley in 1990 was not merely a physical displacement; it represented a profound disruption of their lives, culture, and identity, according to a post by Exodus Cultural Survey. To comprehend the depth of the challenges faced by the community after being forced into exile in the 1990s []