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LG Manoj Sinha hands over appointment letters to newly selected candidates of Jammu and Kashmir Police (Gazetted) Services Arif Khan

At Mutahida Majlise Ulema(MMU) crucial meeting in Srinagar, Grand Mufti Nasir ul Islam suggests micro loans for the needy, says Kashmiri daughters falling into a drug trap and immoral activities.If we won't wake up now, then only Allah knows what will happen to Kashmir. Reports: Abid Bashir Camera and Edits: Musaib Fayaz

Srinagar, Sep 18: The Union government has set a target of establishing fully equipped Anti-Narcotics Task Forces (ANTFs) across States and Union Territories by March 2027, as part of a three-year roadmap outlined in the Vision Document on Narcotics Control 2026-2029. According to the document, accessed by Rising Kashmir, the plan comes under Capacity Building & Coordination, which identifies strengthening the institutional and operational capacity of State enforcement agencies as a key requirem

Srinagar, Sep 18: The UT-Level Joint Coordination Committee of National Health Mission (NHM) Employees of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday called off its UT-level strike following assurances from the government regarding the resolution of their long-pending demands. The strike, which began on September 5, was called off after the government assured the employees that their demands would be examined through a committee constituted for the purpose. More than 12,000 NHM employees across J&K had been pro

Srinagar, Sep 18: In a world where a bank account can be emptied with a few clicks, the Jammu & Kashmir Police has rolled out a dedicated mechanism to make its response to cybercrime faster, more specialised and better coordinated. The new system under the Jammu and Kashmir Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (JK4C) and JK1C will focus on handling cybercrime complaints, investigating digital offences and coordinating with banks and other agencies in cases involving financial fraud. SSP Crime Yaseen

Jammu, Sep 18: Education, awareness and compassion are our strongest weapons. Let us pledge to protect our youth, empower society, and build a healthier future, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday as he launched a documentary and collage exhibition on the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan at the University of Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor commended the University of Jammu for its efforts in reflecting the challenges faced by the youth of Jammu and Kashmir and the collective resolve to overco

New Delhi, Sep 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday attended a two-day conference on Financing India's Journey towards Viksit Bharat, organised by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, in New Delhi. Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman attended the inaugural session of the conference of State Finance Ministers and Finance Secretaries of States and Union Territories with Legislature. The two-day conference provides a platform for deliberations on finan

Srinagar, Sep 18: Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat on Friday congratulated the newly selected officers of the J&K Police (Gazetted) Service, reminding them that wearing the uniform carries immense responsibility and can involve serious risks, including to their lives. Addressing the newly selected candidates on the sidelines of a function at Lok Bhavan here, Prabhat said the occasion marked a moment of happiness for the candidates and their families, but also the beginning of a demandin

Srinagar, Sep 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday told newly selected officers of the Jammu & Kashmir Police Service (JKPS) that after completing mandatory police training, their responsibilities would extend beyond a conventional career and become a mission of service. The responsibility you will take after this training is not just a career, but a mission, he said, addressing 29 newly appointed Gazetted officers after handing over their appointment letters at Lok Bhavan here. Sinha s

Srinagar, Sep 18: The Uri national highway will remain temporarily closed to vehicular traffic on September 20 to facilitate hill-cutting work, authorities said on Friday. According to an order issued by Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Uri Prince Kumar, the closure has been permitted following a request from the Officer Commanding, 53 RCC (GREF), for carrying out the hill-cutting work along the highway. The closure will remain in force during the execution of the work, with the authorities advis

Leh, Sep 18: The Ladakh administration has doubled the minimum procurement price of Sea Buckthorn from Rs 150 to Rs 300 per kilogram, in a move aimed at increasing returns for farmers and strengthening the local value chain around the regions indigenous berry. Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena announced the revised price on Friday while inaugurating the first two-day International Sea Buckthorn Conclave in Leh. The conclave has brought together around 20 buyers and nearly 120 MSME-registere

Srinagar, Sep 18: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued an advisory to States and Union Territories that have adopted the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010, reiterating the regulatory framework governing stem cell therapy and restricting its use as routine clinical care to approved disease conditions and indications. The advisory has been issued in view of the Supreme Court judgment dated January 30, 2026, in Yash Charitable Trust & Ors. v. Union of I

Ganderbal, Sep 18: Kashmiri Pandit devotees participating in the annual Harmukh-Gangbal Yatra on Friday described the pilgrimage as an age-old tradition and an important part of Kashmirs cultural heritage, while expressing gratitude to the administration for facilitating the event. The 18th Harmukh-Gangbal Yatra commenced from Naranag in the Kangan area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district, with devotees heading towards the high-altitude Gangbal Lake. Speaking to Rising Kashmir, a Kashmiri Pan

Srinagar, Sep 18: Jammu & Kashmir has recorded 6,440 apprentices engaged under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), the data accessed by Rising Kashmir reveals. According to the Apprenticeship Performance Dashboard, a total of 843 establishments are presently engaged, while 1,439 apprentices are shown as ongoing as on the date. It also shows 3,875 apprentices completed training, 1,617 assessed and 1,038 certified. It further records Rs 1,570 crore in DBT paid, with the figure mar

Srinagar, Sep 18: National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Friday said the party would continue to follow the path laid by Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, claiming that the Omar Abdullah-led government was working to ensure political, social and administrative representation across Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah made the remarks while interacting with a delegation of NC office-bearers and workers from Samba district, led by senior party leader Rajesh Sagotra. The meeting focused on party affai

Srinagar, Sep 18: The Tourism Development Authority (TDA) Gulmarg has ordered strict measures to prevent ponies, horses and other livestock from trespassing into the Gulmarg golf course and other maintained green areas, warning owners of seizure and legal action for violations. In an order issued on Friday, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Development Authority (TDA) Gulmarg, Alyaz Ahmad Naisroo said instances had been observed where ponies and other livestock were being left unattended in the G

Srinagar, Sep 18 : Jammu and Kashmir has recorded sustained growth in the production of key livestock and fisheries commodities over the past three years, with milk, mutton, wool and fish production showing a broadly upward trend The data for 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25, along with figures available for 2025-26 up to November 2025, indicate a gradual expansion of the Union Territorys livestock and fisheries sectors. Milk production has emerged as one of the strongest-performing sectors. Product

A democracy is sustained not merely by laws, elections and government offices, but by the everyday conduct of its citizens. Public responsibility is the bridge between individual freedom and the collective good. When that bridge weakens, society begins to suffer in ways that no government can fully repair. Citizens often speak of their rights with conviction, as they should. The right to equality, dignity, expression and security is central to a democratic society. But rights cannot exist in iso

A birthday celebration, meant to mark life and friendship, ended in death in Jammu. A seemingly trivial act of applying cake on a friends face reportedly triggered a verbal exchange that escalated into a fatal attack. Pawan Nair alias Sameer was brought to Government Medical College Jammu by his friends but was declared dead on arrival. The police have arrested the accused brothers, registered a case under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and initiated further investigation. The inc

Every year on September 5th, we celebrate Teachers' Day, a day dedicated to those who shape minds and build nations. While our parents are our first guides, it's our teachers who equip us with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate a successful life. As I reflect on my own journey, I'm reminded of the incredible individuals who played a pivotal role in shaping my destiny. My first teacher was my mother, who laid the foundation of my education at home. Her initial guidance was soon followed

A new chip can begin as an idea in the mind of a student, researcher or entrepreneur. But taking that idea from concept to silicon requires expensive software, powerful computers, trained experts and access to a semiconductor foundry. Most colleges and start-ups cannot afford all this on their own. The ChipIN Centre, set up by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) at C-DAC Bengaluru, is helping remove these barriers through shared national infrastructure and chip-design

HEALTH WATCH There was a time when a diagnosis of fatty liver on an ultrasound report hardly raised an eyebrow. A patient would often be told that there was some fat in the liver and that there was nothing much to worry about. Many patients would leave the consultation with little more than a vague instruction to lose some weight or avoid oily food. Today, we know that the story is much more complicated. Fatty liver has emerged as one of the most common chronic liver conditions in the world, and

There are civilizational figures whose lives belong to history, and there are those whose words continue to live in the consciousness of a people. Lal DedLalleshwari, Lalla Yogeshwariis one of Kashmirs most enduring spiritual voices. A fourteenth-century Kashmiri mystic and yogini, she occupies a unique place in the intellectual and spiritual history of the Valley. Her legacy cannot be reduced to that of a saint-poet. Lal Ded represents a profound tradition of inner inquiry, spiritual freedom an

Srinagar, Sep 18: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq on Friday appealed to people to actively participate in the social reform initiatives adopted by the Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) Jammu and Kashmir, stressing that lasting change requires collective participation. Addressing the Friday congregation at the historic Jama Masjid Srinagar, Mirwaiz said the recent Ulema conference had identified several pressing social concerns, including drug addiction, suicides and emotional distre

Srinagar, Sep 18: J&K Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi on Friday visited Dargah-e-Faiz Panah Mir Syed Taj-ud-Din Hamdani (RA) at Nowhatta and formally took over its administrative and management control on behalf of the Waqf Board. Andrabi, accompanied by Waqf Board Member Mohammad Syed Haqqani, Executive Magistrate and Tehsildar Ishtiyaq Mohiuddin and other senior officers, paid obeisance at the shrine before reviewing its existing infrastructure and arrangements for devotees a

Srinagar, Sep 18: Senior PDP leader and Pulwama MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para has moved a resolution in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly seeking a meaningful and sustained political process in the Union Territory and a one-time, comprehensive amnesty for people affected by years of turmoil. The resolution, submitted to the Assembly Secretary on September 5 ahead of the Autumn Session, calls for a humanitarian and time-bound review of cases involving youth who were misguided or caught in ci

Jammu, September 18: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Jammu and Kashmir Branch Office, has seized 1,095 gold-coloured jewellery articles during a search and seizure operation at a jewellery outlet in Jammu over the suspected misuse of the BIS Hallmark/Standard Mark. According to BIS, the seized articles were described by the outlet representative as coated jewellery, imitation jewellery and 1 gram gold plated jewelleryand were not considered gold-alloy jewellery or artefacts covered under t

Srinagar, Sep 17 : Drivers deserve greater respect and welfare support for their contribution to society and the economy, DIG Traffic Kashmir Haseeb-ur-Rehman said here on Thursday. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar on the occasion of a walkathon organised as part of Drivers Dignity Day, Haseeb-ur-Rehman, as per the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), said drivers are an essential part of society and the economy and that greater efforts are needed to ensure their dignity and welfare. Through

Srinagar, September 17: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference president and MLA Sajjad Lone has questioned the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Secretariat over the absence of any communication regarding his resolution concerning the alleged rigging of the 1987 Assembly elections. In a post on X, Sajjad lone wrote, I had given notice for two resolutions for the upcoming autumn session. The Assembly Secretariat has informed me that my resolution against the recent power tariff hike has been admitted, bu

Srinagar, Sep 16: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Wednesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress and functioning of the J&K MSME Health Clinic, a digital initiative aimed at monitoring, diagnosing and revitalizing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the Union Territory through timely assessment and targeted interventions. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works Department; Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department

Srinagar, Sep 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday urged society to remain vigilant against divisive elements, saying unity is India's greatest strength. Sinha made these remarks at the Shri Shiv Mahapuran Katha in Raebareli, in the holy presence of the revered Pandit Pradeep Mishra Ji. He reminded the gathering that Sanatana culture nurtures diversity, harmony, and human welfare. The Lieutenant Governor observed that the divine teaching of Lord Shiva is a sacred pilgrimage for seeke

Ganderbal, Sep 16: MLA Nizamuddin on Wednesday extended support to veterinary interns at SKUAST-K Shuhama who are on strike over their stipend demand, urging the government to address their concerns at the earliest. Speaking to reporters after meeting the protesting interns, Nizamuddin said the students were raising a genuine issue and that veterinary professionals played an important role in the livestock, agriculture and wider economic sectors. These are doctors. They provide services in the a

Baramulla, Sep 16: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma on Wednesday interacted with residents and representatives of different sections of society from Baramulla, Kupwara and Bandipora districts as part of the BJP legislative groups pre-session public outreach programme. The interaction was held at Dak Bungalow, Baramulla, where people raised issues related to roads, bridges, water supply, tourism, electricity charges, employment, outsourced workers, N

Srinagar, Sept 16: Senior BJP leader and the Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Wednesday accused the National Conference-led Government of using the demand for restoration of statehood as an excuse to evade responsibility for governance issues, saying the administration must deliver within the powers and resources presently available to it. Addressing reporters in Baramulla district of North Kashmir, Sharma said the Opposition had launched an outreach to district headquarters to directly hear

Jammu, Sep 16: Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Tuesday called upon the youth to take an active role in the political and social affairs of Jammu and Kashmir, saying meaningful change would require greater participation of the younger generation. Bukhari was speaking at a joining programme at the party headquarters in Gandhi Nagar, where former NSUI joint secretary Tavleen Bobarai, along with nearly 200 youths and around 100 prominent citizens from Arn

Srinagar, Sep 16: The Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) is likely to introduce walnut harvesting machines in Jammu and Kashmir next year to make the process safer and reduce the risks involved in climbing trees manually. Dr Imtiyaz Ahmad Lone, Professor and Head, SKUAST-K. Told Rising Kashmir that the move would help make walnut harvesting safer and more efficient for growers, many of whom continue to depend on traditional methods. Walnut har

Srinagar, Sep 16: A Special Court in Srinagar has acquitted four persons in a 17-year-old case involving allegations of Cross-LoC trade, criminal conspiracy and funding of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba, holding that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt. The judgment was pronounced on Wednesday by Additional Sessions Judge, TADA/POTA and Special Judge designated under the NIA Act, Manjeet Rai, in a case arising from FIR No. 254/2009 registered at Police Station Saddar.

Ganderbal, Sep 16: Away from the hustle and bustle of commercial tourism, Sarbal, a remote village in Ganderbal district, is offering visitors a glimpse of a quieter and more traditional way of life, with tourists describing the hamlet as a peaceful escape from the fast-paced urban lifestyle. For visitors travelling through the Kashmir-Ladakh route, Sarbal has emerged as a destination where homestays, local food, greenery and interaction with villagers provide an experience different from conven

For the youth of Jammu & Kashmir biggest question is no longer what the government promises but is when the promise will finally become an opportunity. Behind every recruitment notification is a young person who has spent months, years, preparing for a competitive examination. Behind every delayed result is a family waiting for financial independence, every cancelled or disputed examination is a generation being asked to start again. And behind every unemployment statistic is a young man or woma

Srinagar, Sep 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on wednesday inaugurated the Rotary Satellite Club-Kashmir Valley, marking the beginning of a new Rotary presence dedicated to community service and social development in the Valley. The Rotary International District 3141, which covers Mumbai and has over 100 member clubs, has extended its activities to Jammu & Kashmir through the Rotary Club of Dahanu by sponsoring the founding of the new Rotary Satellite Club-Kashmir Valley. Speaking on the occas

Srinagar: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has reacted to reports of a drone attack near the Holy City of Makkah Al-Mukarramah, saying the incident had caused concern among Muslims. In a post on X, Mirwaiz said reports of the incident were deeply disturbing and condemnable and that they had caused anguish among Muslims across the world. He said the region was already facing prolonged conflict and called on all sides to exercise restraint. Mirwaiz also urged the parties involved to return to dialogue and dipl

Srinagar, September 16:The Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), Jammu and Kashmir, has intensified its food safety enforcement drive across the Union Territory, inspecting 229 hotels, restaurants and other food establishments for compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the regulations framed under it. According to an official communication issued by the Office of the Commissioner, Food & Drugs Administration, J&K, officials lifted 124 food samples during the inspections. The sa

Srinagar, Sept 16: Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, Sujit Kumar-IPS, on Wednesday chaired a security review meeting at Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir to assess the prevailing security situation and review the preparedness of police formations across the Central Kashmir Range. The meeting was attended by DIG Central Kashmir Range (CKR) Srinagar, Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) of Srinagar, Budgam and Ganderbal, SSP PCR Kashmir, staff officers and other senior police officials

Srinagar, Sep 15: The Jammu and Kashmir government has finally granted international canoeing coach and umpire Bilquis Mir permission to travel to Japan for the Asian Games, 2026, following the Supreme Courts intervention in the matter. The Youth Services and Sports Department issued the order on September 15, the deadline set by the Supreme Court. The permission allows Mir, a Physical Education Teacher, to join the Indian national kayaking and canoeing team and perform her assignment as coach