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Srinagar, Oct 02: Jammu and Kashmir is all set to witness moderate rainfall and snowfall over the higher reaches in the next week, with the Meteorological Department predicting a wet spell from October 6, with major intensity on October 9 and 10. The local Meteorological Department (MeT) has said the weather is expected to remain generally dry till October 5 (Monday). However, the forecast issued by Director MeT, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, stated the weather is expected to remain partly to generally clou

Srinagar, Oct 02: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has termed the Jammu and Kashmir Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) Policy 2026 a major step towards promoting clean energy, strengthening the circular economy and turning organic waste into wealth in Jammu & Kashmir. Following its approval by the Council of Ministers chaired by the Chief Minister, the government has notified the Jammu and Kashmir Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) Policy 2026, providing a comprehensive framework for converting organic waste into clean

Srinagar, Oct 02: The Jhelum, Kashmir's lifeline, has slipped below the zero-gauge mark at Sangam, recording 0.13 feet on Friday, as the Valley enters autumn with the river once again showing signs of depleted flows. The latest reading is not the lowest ever recorded, but it is significant for early October, particularly when viewed against the increasingly erratic rainfall and snowfall patterns witnessed across Kashmir in recent years. Historical records show how sharply the Jhelum can fluctuat

Srinagar, Oct 02: Satyameva Jayatetruth alone triumphsmust remain a guiding principle for democracy, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday, as he cautioned against misinformation and urged the youth to adopt Mahatma Gandhi's discipline of verifying facts and engaging in dialogue before reacting. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the Gandhi Jayanti Celebration organised by the School Education Department in collaboration with the Department of Culture. He extended heartfelt wishes

A society may celebrate high literacy rates and still remain deeply uneducated. The distinction is uncomfortable but necessary. Literacy enables a person to read and write. Education, in its fuller sense, teaches one how to think, question, understand, empathise and act responsibly. The first can be measured in numbers; the second is reflected in the character of a society. The expansion of schools, colleges and universities has undoubtedly transformed lives. More children are entering classroom

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant promise confined to science fiction or research laboratories. It has entered classrooms, hospitals, offices, newsrooms and homes, quietly altering the way people work, learn, communicate and make decisions. The arrival of AI carries the excitement of progress, but also the unease of a future arriving before society has prepared for it. This is the essence of future shock: the disorientation caused when technological change moves faster than human in

Once a familiar presence in every courtyard, walls, roof and garden, the house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is now drawing attention as its numbers decline throughout the world. Kashmir Valley too is witnessing a drastic decline in its population and is restricted to a few suitable areas only. It was once an extraordinarily adaptable bird, capable of living alongside humans in both rural and urban settings. Traditional houses inadvertently provided it with everything it needed for nesting and bre

Pakistans economic story today is one of striking contradictions. On one side is a government struggling under the weight of public debt, interest payments, taxation pressures and limited fiscal space. On the other is a powerful overseas Pakistani community, particularly from Mirpur division of Pak-occupied Jammu and Kashmir(PoJK), sending money home, building businesses and homes, financing weddings and family functions, and keeping thousands of local economic transactions alive. Pakistan borro

There are moments in the history of a civilisation when a tradition, though never completely extinguished, appears to recede into the shadows of time. Its texts survive in manuscripts, its wisdom remains preserved in the memories of a few teachers, and its spiritual practices continue quietly within a small circle. Then comes an individual who reconnects the broken threads, restores confidence in the tradition and transmits its knowledge to a new generation. In the modern history of Kashmir Shai

Script & Direction: Sanjay Kaul Screenplay: Sunayana Kachroo Concept: Kanwal Peshin A group of Kashmiri Pandit Artists based in Boston, USA, led by Sanjay Kaul, in an attempt to revive Kashmiri Live Theatre, performed at the SAATH Theatre Festival in Boston. The play depicted a family room setting in a Kashmiri-American home in the United States. The central theme is about homecoming to Kashmir for those who were forced out of there. The seven characters in it play family dynamics, maintaining

Srinagar, 02 Oct: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah and General Secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar have expressed deep grief over the demise of the Valley's renowned religious personality and Islamic scholar Molvi Abdul Salam Bhat, resident of Pahlu, Brain, Nishat. In a statement, the leaders expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the eternal peace and salvation of the departed soul and for his elevation to the highest ranks in Jannat

Srinagar: AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi on Thursday congratulated the newly elected office-bearers of the Batamallo Traders Association and called for greater unity and transparency among traders bodies. Speaking at a felicitation programme for the new leadership, including President Abrar Ahmad Khan, General Secretary Wasim Ahmad Khan and Senior Vice President Mehraj U Din Ganai, Inam said elected representatives had a responsibility to work for the welfare of those who had chosen them. H

Srinagar, Oct 2: The Group of Concerned Citizens J&K (GCC) has raised concerns over the increasing pressure on Jammu and Kashmirs fragile environment, particularly water resources, in the name of development. A GCC delegation led by its chairman and former Advisor to the J&K Governor, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai, presented its policy paper, Srinagar Declaration on Natural Environment in Jammu & Kashmir, to Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo during a meeting here on Thursday. The group sought an expert apprais

Srinagar, Oct 2: The Jammu and Kashmir government has appointed 60 officers as Liaison Officers for visiting dignitaries attending the upcoming Global Capability Centers (GCC) Summit, scheduled to be held on October 9 and 10 at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Jammu. According to government order no. 1595-JK(GAD) of 2026, issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), the officers have been designated to coordinate with visiting dignitaries during the two-day summit. The appoint

Srinagar, Oct 2: Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered a case against ruling National Conference MLA Altaf Ahmad Wani alias Altaf Kaloo and party additional spokesperson Umesh Bhat alias Umesh Talashi following a complaint by a police personnel deployed as the MLAs Personal Security Officer (PSO), sources said. According to the complaint, the police personnel alleged that an altercation took place while he was performing his security duties, following which he was allegedly assaulted by Wani

Srinagar, Oct 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Friday observed the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at Congress Bhawan, M.A. Road, Srinagar. Senior Congress leader and former legislator Bashir Ahmad Magray presided over the programme, where party leaders and workers paid floral tributes to the two leaders and recalled their contributions to the freedom struggle, nation-building and public service. Later, Congress wo

Ganderbal:Social Activist Forum Ganderbal has deferred its proposed hunger strike after holding discussions with the administration over demands related to healthcare and education facilities in Kangan. Addressing a press conference, Manzoor Ahmad Lone said the decision was taken after the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) asked them to meet concerned officials and discuss their demands. He said several issues concerning Kangan Trauma Hospital have seen progress, including the introduction of a se

Srinagar, Oct 2: National Conference General Secretary and Khanyar MLA Ali Muhammad Sagar on Friday said restoration of statehood was essential to strengthen the authority of the elected government and ensure administrative accountability. Sagar said the existing administrative arrangement had given the bureaucracy significant powers, which, according to him, had at times led to differences between officials and decisions of the elected government and Assembly. Referring to recent communications

Jammu, Oct 02: Jammu, Oct 2: Minister Satish Sharma on Friday visited the Chhamb Assembly constituency and laid foundation stones for and inaugurated development works worth Rs 13 crore. During the visit, Sharma covered Akhnoor, Barui Sangani, Kandi, Balla, Maira-Sather and Payain, interacting with residents and reviewing local developmental issues. At Akhnoor, Satish Sharma laid the foundation stone for construction of the Tehsil Supply Officer (TSO) Building. The new infrastructure is aimed at

Baramulla, Oct 2: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, on Friday attended the culmination programme of Swachhata Hi Seva and the launch of Reforms Utsav (Gram Sabha), organised on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at Government Degree College, Tangmarg. The programme was organised by the Directorate of Rural Sanitation, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, J&K. The aim of the event was to reinforce

Srinagar, Oct 2:Jammu and Kashmir has formed an expert panel of specialist and super-specialist doctors to provide expert opinion under the AB PM-JAY and AB PM-JAY SEHAT schemes. The move comes in response to the decisions taken by the Governing Council of the State Health Agency, J&K, during its 13th meeting held on July 7, 2026. The panel has been constituted for all specialties and super-specialties, including cardiology, CTVS, oncology, neurology, neurosurgery, urology, and orthopaedics. The

Ganderbal: Several administrative posts, including those of Tehsildars and Block Development Officers (BDOs), remain vacant in Ganderbal district, with officials reportedly holding additional charges of multiple areas, raising concerns among locals over delays in public services. Local resident Furkan Ahmad said the arrangement has put additional pressure on officers while also causing inconvenience to people who have to travel between different offices for routine revenue and development-relate

Srinagar, Oct 02: Two defendants have been deleted from a defamation suit filed by former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta after the plaintiff told the Delhi High Court that they had published apologies over the article in question, while three other defendants, including The Wire, continue to contest the case. In an order passed on September 30 in CS(OS) 859/2025, Arun Kumar Mehta v. Ashok Kumar Ranchhodbhai Parmar & Ors., Justice Manoj Jain recorded that counsel for Mehta sub

Srinagar, Oct 2: In a bid to tighten the noose against the power theft in Jammu and Kashmir, the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for J&K & Ladakh has authorised designated officers to take action, including disconnection of electricity supply, in cases involving detection of electricity theft. The authorisation has been issued under the first provision to Section 135(1A) of the Electricity Act, 2003 following a request from the Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL).

Srinagar, Oct 2: Bollywood actor-producer Sanjay Suri, who recently visited Kashmir for the International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK), has recalled his childhood in the valley, the circumstances that forced his family to leave in the early 1990s and his continuing emotional connection with Kashmir. Speaking to Rising Kashmir, Suri said he was 19 when the situation in Kashmir deteriorated in 1989 and he was then pursuing his graduation at Gandhi College. He had earlier studied at Bur

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 2 : In a historic first for Jammu and Kashmir (UT), mining development begins with the successful auction of two mineral blocks conducted through the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, under the Central Governments mineral auction framework. The administration of the Union Territory entrusted the competitive bidding exercise to the Ministry of Mines to ensure systematic resource management. This development initiates a new phase of organised min

Srinagar, October 2, 2026: The 11th branch of the Aljawad Academy of Martial Arts was inaugurated at Khumani Chowk near Bemina Bridge in Srinagar on Friday, with the event featuring martial arts demonstrations by trained participants, including youth from different educational institutions. The inauguration, held on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, was attended by Khwaja Farooq Renzushah, Chief Commissioner of JK Scouts and Hindustan Scouts, along with Dr Iqbal, Director of the Institute of Skill

Srinagar, October 2: AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi congratulated the newly elected office-bearers of the Batamallo Traders Association, including President Abrar Ahmad Khan, General Secretary Wasim Ahmad Khan and Senior Vice President Mehraj U Din Ganai and urged them to work collectively for the welfare of the trading community. Addressing a felicitation programme organised in honour of the newly elected leadership, Inam Un Nabi said the very essence of democracy lies in giving people the

Kargil, October 2: Three people are feared missing after an Alto car skidded off the road and plunged into a river in the Zanskar area of Kargil district on Thursday, according to preliminary information. Following the accident, a joint search and rescue operation was launched by teams from the Ladakh Police, Army and local volunteers. Rescue personnel are currently searching the river and surrounding areas for the missing occupants. Their identities have not yet been confirmed. The circumstance

Two children four years apart looks, at first, like two straightforward education goals with a comfortable gap between them. In practice the gap is exactly the wrong length: long enough that you can't treat the costs as one event, but too short to fund one child fully before the others begin. That awkward spacing makes planning for two children more than doing the sum twice. The costs don't arrive neatly one after the other; they stagger, and at certain points they overlap. Funding them well me

Srinagar , October 2 : National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Friday accused the BJP of wanting to enslave people of Jammu and Kashmir, as the opposition party termed the proposal for statehood as unconstitutional. Speaking to reporters, Farooq Abdullah stated, The BJP has long wanted to enslave the people of Jammu and Kashmir. This is nothing new. Following the Autumn Session of the Legislative Assembly, he said that questioning and targeting the Chief Minister is part of the legislat

Srinagar, Oct 02: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of digitisation of land records and implementation of AgriStack across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting has a particular focus on district-wise progress in creation of Farmer IDs, generation of Unique Land Parcel Identification Numbers (ULPINs), digitisation and integration of cadastral maps through BhuNaksha and proposed integration of digitised land records with RBIs Unified Lendin

Srinagar, Oct 2: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended the Gandhi Jayanti Celebration organised by the School Education Department in collaboration with the Department of Culture. He extended heartfelt wishes to the citizens of Jammu Kashmir on the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Pujya Mahatma Gandhi and congratulated children participating in cultural programmes as well as the toppers of the district-level symposium on truth and non-violence. The Lieutenant Governor

Srinagar, Oct 2 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has termed the Jammu and Kashmir Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) Policy 2026 a major step towards promoting clean energy, strengthening the circular economy and turning organic waste into wealth in Jammu & Kashmir. Following its approval by the Council of Ministers chaired by the Chief Minister, the Government has notified the Jammu and Kashmir Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) Policy 2026, providing a comprehensive framework for converting organic waste into clean

Srinagar, Oct 02: The Delhi High Court has deleted two defendants from a defamation suit filed by former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta after the plaintiff told the court that they had realized their mistake and published apologies over the article at the centre of the dispute. In an order passed on September 30 in CS(OS) 859/2025, Arun Kumar Mehta v. Ashok Kumar Ranchhodbhai Parmar & Ors., Justice Manoj Jain recorded that counsel for Mehta had submitted that Defendant Nos. 3

Srinagar, October 2: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast generally dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir from October 2 to 5, followed by a spell of cloudy weather, light rain and snowfall over higher reaches from October 6. According to the latest forecast, October 68 is likely to remain partly to generally cloudy, with light rain, light snowfall over higher reaches, thunder and gusty winds at a few places. The weather activity is expected to intensify slightly during October 910, wh

Washington, October 2 : US President Donald Trump stated that the war with Iran would conclude very quickly and forecast a sharp decline in oil prices once the hostilities ceased, depicting Tehran as heavily degraded both economically and militarily. Speaking to journalists on reaching Texas and subsequently during a visit to a Peterbilt Motors manufacturing facility in Denton, Trump remarked that Iran faced a decisive choice regarding how the war would resolve. Iran will very soon be ending one

New Delhi , October 2 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on the occasion of his 157th birth anniversary, as leaders and citizens across the country observed Gandhi Jayanti and remembered his message of peace, non-violence and cleanliness. PM Modi reached Rajghat and attended the Sarva-Dharma Prarthana held at Gandhi's samadhi to mark the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tribute to former Prime Mi

Srinagar, Oct 2: Speaking at the gathering of lawyers organised by the Save Democracy Foundation, noted Senior Advocate and bar leader Ashok Bhan said that Gandhi Jis message has a special resonance for the legal profession. The lawyers first allegiance is to truth, justice and the rule of law. Gandhi Ji demonstrated through his own life that law and justice acquire meaning only when they protect human dignity and restrain the abuse of power. At a time when the foundations of the newly independe

Srinagar, Oct 01: Ghulam Qadir Hafroo, a veteran trade union leader, former teacher and long-time advocate of workers and weaker sections, has passed away, bringing to an end a public life spanning several decades and marked by his involvement in employees movements, farmers issues and political activism. Born in 1934 at Hafroo Chadoora in Budgam, Hafroo joined the School Education Department as a teacher. Alongside his teaching career, he became associated with the All J&K Low Paid Employees Fe

Leh, Oct 01: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has expressed a strong desire to host the World Economic Forum in Ladakh, saying the Union Territory can offer the global platform a unique setting to discuss sustainable development, ecology, connectivity and economic growth. Addressing the first-ever Raisina Forum for Future of Diplomacy in Leh, Saxena said the event brought together diplomats, policymakers, business leaders and strategic thinkers from India and 39 countries. Highlight

Srinagar, Oct 01: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led government has accorded administrative approval for restoration of the traditional Shri Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route at an estimated cost of Rs 15 crore. The Chief Minister said the restoration of the traditional route is aimed at preserving its heritage while strengthening infrastructure and improving facilities for pilgrims undertaking the revered journey. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine is among the major pilgrimage destinations in Jammu

Srinagar, Oct 01: The State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir, on Thursday conducted searches at the residential premises of two persons in Kulgam and Qazigund districts as part of an ongoing investigation into an organised transnational human trafficking and cyber fraud network allegedly trafficking unemployed youth from Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country under the guise of overseas employment. According to a press note issued by the SIA, the searches were conducted at the resid

Srinagar, Oct 01: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have extended greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, being observed on Friday, October 2, 2026, and paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said, On the occasion of the 157th birth anniversary of our Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, I extend my heartiest greet

Srinagar, Oct 01: In a major crackdown on the illegal drug trade, Jammu & Kashmir Police have busted a well-established interstate narcotics network operating from downtown Srinagar, arresting eight persons and recovering a massive consignment of banned pharmaceutical drugs, cash, gold and a pistol, while initiating action against properties and financial assets linked to the accused. Addressing a press conference here, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar Dr G V Sundeep Chakravarthy s

Srinagar, Oct 01: Against the backdrop of Jammu and Kashmirs continuing efforts to move beyond violence, hundreds of young participants took to the streets on Thursday, with Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat saying their growing involvement in constructive activities was helping frustrate attempts to disrupt peace in the region. Addressing participants at the J&K Police Run for Unity marathon, Prabhat said the increasing participation of children and youth reflected a clear preferen

Srinagar, Oct 01: The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified the J&K Electric Vehicle Policy-2026, following its approval by the Council of Ministers chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, setting a six-year roadmap for expanding clean, affordable and weather-resilient electric mobility across Jammu and Kashmir. The policy, covering the period 202632, aims to accelerate EV adoption, strengthen charging infrastructure and create an enabling ecosystem for electric mobility across all 20 distr

The trapping of a Deputy Director of Agriculture Law Enforcement and his alleged tout while accepting a Rs 50,000 bribe is not merely another corruption case to be recorded in official registers. It is a disturbing reminder of how public authority can be misused to extract money from citizens whose livelihoods depend on government permissions and regulatory approvals. According to the Anti-Corruption Bureau, the officer allegedly demanded Rs 2 lakh from a seed dealer for allowing the sale of pla

Srinagar, Oct 01: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that through the Kashmir Marathon- Run for Unity, the youth have sent a message that no goal is too distant for a united India. He graced the closing ceremony of the event and commended the enthusiasm and energy of the participants. The Lieutenant Governor said the runners had conveyed that their participation was an investment in a shared future, and their run was not only for themselves but for the new generation of Jammu and K

The busting of an alleged narcotics network in downtown Srinagar is a significant police action, but it must not be mistaken for the end of the problem. Eight arrests, the recovery of large quantities of pharmaceutical drugs and heroin, a pistol, cash and gold, along with the freezing of Rs 1.07 crore in bank accounts, point to something far more serious than an isolated criminal operation. They indicate the emergence of a structured narcotics economy with money, logistics, transport and distrib