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Srinagar, Oct, 30: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has won First Prize for Outstanding Contribution to Engineering Education and Academic Development at 12th Vibrant India 2026 Most Vibrant Expo on Government Achievements, held at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi, from October 23 to 25. Dr. Dinesh Kumar Rajendran, Aban Habib and Shebaan Habib represented NIT Srinagar at the three-day national exhibition, showcasing an innovative drone prototype designed for high-altitude and lo

Mumbai: IITM Mumbai 2026 commenced with an innovative B2B Networking Evening at the Club Mumbai in which an impactful presentation was delivered by Waseem Raja joint director tourism kashmir and Vivek Puri CEO Surinsar Mansar Development Authority,J&K Tourism. The evening provided an excellent platform for meaningful B2B interactions, with participating officers from J&K Tourism and tourism stakeholders showcasing their products and offerings. The J&K Tourism presentation highlighted not only th

Banihal, Oct 30: MLA BanihalGool, Sajjad Shaheen, today laid the foundation stone of the MangitJamando Road, marking the commencement of work on a long-pending demand of the local population. The road will provide connectivity to the picturesque tourist destination of Jamando and open new opportunities for tourism and local economic activities. Shaheen said that plans are also underway to develop a park at Jamando to further promote the area as an attractive tourist destination. He further infor

Srinagar, Oct 29: From scripting and casting to cinematography, editing and sound design, 17aspiring filmmakers, including 12 from Kashmir and five from outside the region, have received hands-on training in smartphone filmmaking during a 10-day workshop in Srinagar led by National Award-winning filmmaker Onir. The workshop, organised by Onir-led Anticlock Films in collaboration with Kani Home, Srinagar, concluded on October 27, giving participants an opportunity to develop their ideas into shor

Chamoli , October 30 : A helicopter carrying six people, including five passengers and a pilot, went missing while en route from Badrinath to Dehradun in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, with a search operation launched to trace the aircraft. The helicopter, reportedly operated by a company named Charlie X-Ray, lost contact near Hathi Parvat (Hathi Pahad), close to Joshimath. The district administration has deployed an aerial search team in another helicopter to locate the missing aircraft. The i

Rajouri, Oct 30: A man died following a land dispute in Morha village of Kotranka Sub-Division in Rajouri district on Friday, officials said. Officials said that the dispute between two sides over a piece of land escalated, during which one person sustained critical injuries and later succumbed. Police have taken cognizance of the incident and further proceedings have been initiated. More details are awaited.(GNS)

Jerusalem , Oct 30 : The Central Elections Committee of Israel on Friday published the final results of the national election, confirming the distribution of seats in the 26th Knesset, which is scheduled to be sworn in on November 10. The pro-Netanyahu bloc secured 53 seats, falling short of the majority required to form a government. According to The Times of Israel, the Likud party, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emerged as the largest party with 27 seats, followed by Yashar with 21

Srinagar, Oct 30: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and MLA Pulwama Waheed-ur-Rehman Para has raised concerns over the Jammu and Kashmir High Court's decision to quash demands for hydropower water usage charges dating back to 2010, claiming the development could result in a revenue loss of around 1,000 crore to the Union Territory. In a post on X, Para wrote, 1,000 crore blow to J&K. The High Court has struck down hydropower water usage charges, quashing demands dating back to 2010. After tw

Srinagar, Oct 30: Minister for Health & Medical Education & Social Welfare Sakina Itoo has appealed to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and concerned authorities to introduce practical traffic management measures to minimise public inconvenience during convoy movement on the SrinagarAnantnagKulgamQazigund National Highway. In a post on X, Sakina itoo wrote, While travelling frequently on the SrinagarAnantnagKulgamQazigund National Highway, it is deeply distressing to see ambulances stranded, stud

Srinagar, Oct 29: Downtown Heroes Football Club has expressed its unwavering support for Real Kashmir Football Club, describing the club as a source of pride for Jammu & Kashmir and an important symbol of the regions growing footballing aspirations. The club stated that Real Kashmir FC represents more than just a football team. It embodies the dreams, passion, and determination of Kashmiri footballers and the hopes of thousands of football lovers across the region. Real Kashmir FC is our pride

Srinagar, Oct 29: Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC) will take on Nagaland United FC in the opening match of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2026-27 season at TRC Ground, Srinagar, on Friday (October 30). The match will kick off at 6:30 p.m. and will be played under floodlights. The host club has made the necessary arrangements with support from the administration, particularly the J&K Sports Council, J&K Police and other departments. RKFC will be looking to begin its campaign on a positive no

Srinagar, Oct 29: As part of Vigilance Awareness Week celebrations, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar organised a special awareness lecture to sensitise faculty members, officers, staff and students about the importance of integrity, transparency, accountability and the prevention of corruption in public institutions. Senior Public Prosecuting Officer, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Ashok Kumar Bagoria was the chief guest and highlighted the importance of vigilance in ensuring accou

Srinagar, Oct 29: Kashmir Medical College (KMC), Sempora, is awaiting approval from the National Medical Commission (NMC) to begin MBBS admissions, with aspirants and their families hoping for an early decision that would open new avenues for medical education within the Valley. The institution is expected to expand opportunities for local students aspiring to become doctors, allowing them to pursue medical education closer to home while strengthening the regions healthcare education infrastruc

Srinagar, Oct 29: The Cultural Unit Kashmir of the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Jammu and Kashmir, organised a day-long cultural programme, Hansi Ke Rang, Sangeet Ke Sang, at Pt. Bhajan Sopori Auditorium, Srinagar, today. The programme, dedicated to humour, music and cultural expression, featured a humorous mushaira and live musical performances by Kohinoor Band. The programme was presided over by Director Information and Public Relations, Mamta Yadav, Joint Director

Srinagar, Oct 29: Emphasising the need to respect, care for and stand by older persons, Vice Chancellor of Cluster University Srinagar, Prof. Mohammad Mobin called for greater sensitivity towards the elderly, observing that caring for them is a shared responsibility of families and society. Addressing a programme organised at Government College for Women (GCW), MA Road, Srinagar, as Chief Guest, Prof. Mobin said older persons must not be left behind as society progresses. He reminded the audie

Srinagar, Oct 29: The Krishi Branding Centre (KBC), SKUAST-J ABI Foundation, organised a three-days training programme titled Fostering Sustainable Rural Enterprises through Strategic Branding & Farmer-Driven Innovations from 27th to 29th October, 2026, under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), Project No. 04: Strengthening Agricultural Marketing in the Union Territory of J&K. The programme was organised under the leadership of Prof. B. N. Tripathi, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-Ja

Srinagar, Oct 29: Principal Census Officer (Urban), Commissioner SMC, Dr. Basharat Qayoom on Thursday inaugurated a two-day training programme for Phase II of Census 2027 at the Central Office, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Karan Nagar, emphasising the need for accurate, systematic and comprehensive Population Enumeration across Srinagars urban jurisdiction. During the inaugural session, Dr. Basharat stressed that all census functionaries must discharge their assigned responsibilities w

Srinagar, Oct 29: Division of Forest Products and Utilization (FPU), Faculty of Forestry, SKUAST-K, organised a one-day farmers training programme on aromatic plant cultivation at Gojarpatri village, Aragam, Bandipora, on Thursday. The programme was sponsored by the Directorate of Arecanut and Spices Development (DASD), Calicut, Kerala. The training aimed to promote crop diversification, introduce scientific cultivation practices and explore the potential of aromatic plants as an additional so

Srinagar, Oct 29: Minister for Agriculture Production, Finance, Mining and Cooperatives J&K Govt, Javid Ahmad Dar, on Thursday addressed the 43rd Annual National Convention of Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology (ISMPP) as chief guest at University of Kashmir (KU). The convention is being held on the theme Advances and Challenges in Plant Pathology under Climate-Resilient Agriculture. The three-day convention, from October 29 to 31, is jointly organised by the Universitys Department

Srinagar, Oct 29: Smoking, sedentary lifestyle, high cholesterol, lack of exercise, alcohol consumption and drug addiction are among the major risk factors for stroke, a senior doctor said on Thursday, urging people to adopt a healthier lifestyle and recognise warning signs for timely treatment. On World Stroke Day, Dr Showkat Hussain, Consultant Neurologist and Nodal Officer for the Stroke Thrombolysis Programme, Directorate of Health Services Kashmir (Kashmir Division), said stroke cases were

Srinagar, Oct 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review preparations for the observance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. He directed senior officials to ensure seamless, peaceful and streamlined arrangements for the 'Run for Unity' and the 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Pledge', embodying the core spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. The annual event commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vall

Srinagar, Oct 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the India of 2047 would be shaped by the values, work culture and decisions of today's young public servants. He urged them to dedicate themselves to public welfare and ensure that their legacy is defined not by the prestige of office but by the positive impact they make in the lives of ordinary citizens. The responsibility of the future rests upon your shoulders. There are moments when the course of history changes with extraord

Srinagar, Oct 29: Jammu & Kashmir Police is committed to building a safe, secure and drug-free region, Director General of Police (DGP)Nalin Prabhat said on Thursday,vowing to intensify youth engagement through sports and other activities. Addressing the gathering at J&K Police Cycle Race-2026, titled Pedal through Paradise, Prabhat said J&K Police would continue to engage young people through various programmes and work towards eradicating social evils, including drug addiction and gambling. He

Srinagar, Oct 29: Over 3,000 cyclists on Thursday participated in the Jammu & Kashmir Police Cycle Race-2026, titled Pedal through Paradise in Srinagar, with the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Armed Police, Nitish Kumar, stating that around 5,000 entries were received for the event. The cycle race, flagged off by ADGP Kumar, was organised along routes from Lalit Ghat (Police Golf Course) to Nagbal Chowk via Foreshore Road and from Lalit Ghat to Harwan via Shalimar. Speaking on the

Srinagar, Oct 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the story of Jammu and Kashmir is no longer confined to the challenges of the past but is also the story of the efforts of the present and the possibilities of the future. The Lieutenant Governor noted that Jammu and Kashmir is emerging as a land of possibilities where youth are excelling in sports, education, innovation and entrepreneurship. He emphasised that the true progress of any region is secured when its youth have acces

Winter in Jammu and Kashmir is not an unexpected visitor. Every year, it arrives with familiar challengesblocked roads, disrupted power supply, water shortages, health emergencies and difficulties faced by people living in remote and higher reaches. Yet the region often begins preparing for the season only when snowfall has already paralysed movement and exposed gaps in administration. This reactive approach must change. Winter preparedness should begin months before the first major snowfall. It

Srinagar, Oct 29: Jammu and Kashmir has been saddled with an interest liability of nearly Rs 95 lakh for delays in clearing electricity-related payments, an amount that has added to the financial burden of its power sector without bringing any additional electricity to consumers. The liability, disclosed in a fresh statement issued by the Northern Regional Power Committee (NRPC), is the highest among 140 utilities and entities listed across northern India and accounts for nearly 45 per cent of t

The decision to mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas across Jammu and Kashmir with unity runs, ceremonial parades and public participation programmes is welcome. The directions issued by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, particularly the emphasis on involving students, youth, security personnel and people from different sections of society, give the observance a broad and inclusive character. Yet the real value of National Unity Day will depend not on the scale of the events but on whether its message of un

In todays digital world, smartphones, tablets and televisions have become a regular part of childrens lives. From watching cartoons during breakfast to playing mobile games while having dinner, many children are increasingly becoming accustomed to eating with a screen in front of them. What may appear to be a harmless way of keeping a child occupied can gradually influence eating habits, family interaction and the development of a healthy relationship with food. For many parents, mealtime has be

Livestock and agriculture production is considered as the backbone of Indias economy and food security. Despite rapid industrialization, over 46% of Indias total workforce is engaged in agriculture and allied sectors, while roughly 60-65% of the population depends on it for their primary livelihood. However, these sectors have undergone an intense transformation since independence of India in 1947. Indian agriculture during pre- independence was characterized by traditional farming practices lik

Srinagar, Oct 29: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Women's Wing leaders and office-bearers on Thursday met newly appointed Cabinet Minister Advocate Shameema Firdous at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar and congratulated her on assuming her ministerial portfolio. The delegation, led by Provincial President of the Women's Wing, Er. Sabiya Qadri, welcomed the minister with garlands and conveyed its best wishes. The women leaders expressed gratitude to NC president Farooq Abdullah and Vice Pre

Srinagar, Oct 28: Secretary, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, Ramesh Kumar, on Wednesday directed officers to expedite pending sanitation works, intensify field inspections and ensure the proper functioning of waste management infrastructure across Kashmir Division. Chairing a review meeting on the district-wise progress of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen (SBM-G), Kumar assessed the status of key sanitation facilities, including Community Sanitary Complexes, compost and soak pi

Srinagar, Oct 29: Representatives of the Jammu and Kashmir Finance and Accounts Services employees associations on Thursday called on Finance Minister Javid Ahmad Dar and congratulated him on assuming charge of the Finance Department. During the interaction, the representatives extended their best wishes to the Minister and expressed hope that his leadership would strengthen the departments functioning, improve institutional efficiency and help achieve key financial and developmental objectives.

Srinagar, Oct 29: National Conference senior leader and Cabinet Minister Ali Mohammad Sagar on Thursday visited several areas of Srinagar city, reviewing ongoing development works and interacting with residents to hear their grievances and demands after assuming charge of his ministerial portfolio. During the visit, residents welcomed Sagar at several places and congratulated him on his new responsibility. He reviewed construction and development projects and listened to local concerns. Later, S

Srinagar, Oct 29: Minister Ali Mohammad Sagar on Thursday assumed charge and met several deputations representing different sections of society, assuring them that their genuine grievances would be taken up with the concerned departments for timely redressal. As per a statement, soon after assuming charge, the Minister interacted with several deputations representing different sections of society, who called on him to highlight a range of public issues, developmental concerns and administrative

For Aaqib Souba, the journey from Noorpora, a village in Awantipora, Pulwama, to the sets of major Indian film productions has been a gradual move into an industry where opportunities often depend on persistence, professional networks and the willingness to take on different roles. An actor, host and digital content creator, Souba has worked across Hindi, Tamil and Telugu productions, along with television, music videos and digital platforms. But acting is only one part of his professional life.

Srinagar, Oct 29: Minister for Agriculture Production, Finance, Mining and Cooperative Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar, addressed the 43rd Annual National Convention of the Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology (ISMPP) as chief guest at the University of Kashmir (KU) on Thursday. The convention is being held on the theme Advances and Challenges in Plant Pathology under Climate-Resilient Agriculture. The three-day convention, from October 29 to 31, is jointly organised by the Universitys De

Baramulla, Oct 29: Police have registered a case against two persons for their alleged involvement in using mule bank accounts to receive and transfer illicit funds. The FIR (No. 05/2026), as per a statement by the police, was registered by Cyber Police Station Baramulla under Sections 318(4) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 66(c) and 66(d) of the Information Technology Act. The accused have been identified as Mohsin Ashraf Ganie, a resident of Gulshanabad, Baramulla,

Kargil, Oct 29: Deputy Commissioner Kargil Rakesh Kumar (IAS) has urged aspiring candidates to complete their nomination process within the stipulated deadline for the upcoming Panchayat Elections 2026, stating that the process has commenced across the district following the notification issued by the State Election Commission on October 26. According to the DC, nomination forms are being received at the offices of Returning Officers (ROs) and Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) from October 26

Srinagar, Oct 29: Altaf ur Rehman, a resident of Hawal, Srinagar, has explored more than 100 alpine lakes across Kashmir, achieving the milestone after the age of 65 and inspiring young adventure enthusiasts to follow their passion for trekking. Speaking to Rising Kashmir, Altaf ur Rehman said his journey began in 1979 when he trekked to the Frozen Lake at Afarwat, Gulmarg, during a youth camp organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports. He said his interest in trekking continued du

Ganderbal, Oct 29: Drivers visiting the Assistant Regional Transport Office (ARTO) in Ganderbal have alleged delays in the clearance of vehicle fitness certificates and other transport-related documents, with some claiming they have had to make repeated trips to the office despite paying the requisite fees. One driver from Bandipora said he had visited the office three to four times but was still awaiting approval, alleging that the process was causing inconvenience to applicants travelling from

Srinagar, Oct 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed all administrative departments, public sector undertakings (PSUs), local authorities and other public entities to ensure time-bound and uniform implementation of the Telecommunications Act, 2023, and the Telecommunications (Right of Way) Rules, 2024, across the Union Territory. The directions have been issued through government order no. 1699-JK(GAD) of 2026 with the aim of expediting the deployment of telecommunication infrastructu