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Shopian: Healthcare services at District Hospital Shopian have come under scrutiny after the facilitys central oxygen generation plant remained non-functional for more than two months, forcing the hospital to depend on standalone oxygen cylinders for patients requiring continuous respiratory support. The prolonged disruption has raised concerns among patients and attendants, particularly families of elderly and critically ill patients with conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Srinagar, Aug 28: Srinagar MP and National Conference leader Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has escalated his differences with party president Dr Farooq Abdullah, saying he would resign but insisting that accountability must come first. In a detailed letter to Abdullah dated August 28, Ruhullah questioned the National Conferences position on the restoration of Article 370 and argued that statehood cannot be treated as a substitute for the constitutional protections removed in August 2019. Ruhullah said

Srinagar, Aug 28: The Government Degree College (GDC) Baramulla has prohibited students and staff from carrying out photography, videography, video recording or making short films on the college campus without prior written permission from the principal. In an order a copy of which is with Rising Kashmir, the college administration said the restriction was aimed at maintaining discipline, privacy, decorum and an appropriate academic environment on the campus. The order stated that the restrictio

Srinagar: As walnut harvesting begins across Kashmir, the seasonal work is once again drawing attention to the safety risks faced by labourers who climb tall trees to collect the crop. With many workers continuing to operate without harnesses, helmets or other protective equipment, concerns over falls and serious injuries remain. Over the years, walnut harvesting has been linked to several fatal and serious fall accidents across the Valley, underscoring the need for greater awareness, safety mea

Leh, August 28: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena, has directed the administration to adopt a zero tolerance approach towards food safety violations across the Union Territory, warning food business operators that any compromise with hygiene, quality and statutory food safety standards will invite stringent action under law. The directive, aimed at safeguarding public health and ensuring that food available to consumers in Ladakh is safe and wholesome, comes with a stern warning t

Srinagar, Aug 28: The Jammu and Kashmir government is planning to utilise abandoned community bunkers in border villages of Uri along the Line of Control (LoC) for mushroom cultivation, in a move aimed at promoting agriculture while putting unused infrastructure to productive use. Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer (SDAO) Uri Mushtaq Ahmad Allaie told Rising Kashmir that the department is preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposal, which will subsequently be submitted to the gove

Srinagar, Aug 28: MBBS and BDS interns working in Jammu and Kashmirs medical colleges will begin an indefinite strike from August 31 over the delay in revising their stipend despite government recommendations for a substantial hike. The interns, who undergo a one-year mandatory internship at government medical colleges across the UT, said they currently receive a stipend of only Rs 12,000 per month, which they claim is among the lowest in the country. They have been demanding an increase in the

Parents are the first teachers, the first protectors, and often the first moral compass a child ever knows. Long before a child enters a classroom, the home begins shaping character, habits, emotions, and ideas about right and wrong. In that sense, parenthood is not merely a private role; it is a profound social responsibility. A family that raises thoughtful, respectful, and emotionally secure children helps build a healthier society. A family that neglects this duty leaves behind wounds that s

The images emerging from Nepal are terrifying, but they are also instructive. Entire settlements washed away, roads cut off, lives lost, and hundreds still missing the scale of the tragedy is a grim reminder that the Himalayas are no longer a distant postcard of beauty, but a living zone of danger. For Kashmir, the lesson is not merely emotional sympathy. It is urgent self-examination. What is unfolding in Nepal should force us to look closely at our own vulnerabilities. Kashmir, too, sits in a

Today, the aim of this programme goes beyond focusing on household, but every adult who did not yet have a bank account In January 2015, a remarkable thing happened in India that more than one crore eighty lakh bank accounts were opened across the country within a week, this feat was also recognised by the Guinness World Records. This didnt happen in a big-city alone, but across small towns and remote villages, where families who had never possessed a bank account gained access to banking for th

DR ZUBAIR SHAFI Artificial Intelligence has moved from science fiction into daily life with astonishing speed. It writes, predicts, recommends, translates, diagnoses, and even converses with a confidence that can make it seem almost magical. In this age of rapid technological change, one question keeps returning with greater force: is AI a superhuman? The answer, however impressive the technology may appear, is no. AI is not superhuman. It is super-capable in certain tasks, but it remains fundam

Srinagar, Aug 28: A new quarterly business magazine, Prime Business Voice, dedicated to Kashmirs evolving economic landscape, was formally launched in Srinagar on Friday. Founded by media professional Rouf Majid, who has nearly 15 years of international media experience, the publication aims to provide an editorial platform for entrepreneurs, businesses and professionals across Jammu and Kashmir. The launch event brought together business leaders, government officials, healthcare professionals,

Srinagar, Aug 28: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Friday said the abrogation of Article 370 had inflicted a deep wound on the emotions of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, while calling for renewed dialogue between the Centre and the people of the Union Territory. Addressing a public convention in Tral, Bukhari said both the Congress and BJP were responsible for the erosion of Article 370, alleging that the Congress had hollowed out the provision over the years while the BJP r

Leh, Aug 28:- The Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh is very close to the heart of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will soon get special provisions under Art 371 as an exceptional case. This was stated by Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Sh Kiren Rijiju in Leh on Friday. The Minister was speaking at the Silver Jubilee Founders Day function of the Druk Padma Karpo School at Shey in Leh district where he was the Chief Guest. Rijiju said during his address that Prime Mini

Srinagar, Aug 28: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Friday joined thousands of devotees in offering Salatul-Jumuah at the Asar-e-Sharief Dargah Hazratbal following Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) observances. Dr Abdullah prayed for lasting peace, prosperity and brotherhood in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and beyond. Later, he visited the refreshment stall set up by the National Conference Zadibal unit, led by MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq, where refreshments were being serv

New Delhi [India], August 28 : The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) officially notified the select list of State Civil Service (SCS) officers from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for induction into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) under the Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, and Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre. Union Minister of State (MoS) Jitendra Singh on Friday shared the development, noting on X, #IAS induction of #J&K officers. #DoPT has notified the following sele

New Delhi [India], August 28 : Contact has been established with around 400 Indian citizens from the Chinese side, all of whom are safe, and the Indian Embassy in Beijing is making arrangements for their safe evacuation amid the disruption caused by landslides following the devastating flash floods in Nepal, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, during a press briefing, said that the Indian Embassy was in direct contact with the stranded citizen

Srinagar, August 28: Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, IAS, Director Sericulture J&K, has expressed his deep grief and heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of Ghazanfar Ali, former senior bureaucrat, politician and Commissioner of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC). In his condolence message, Mr. Bhat described the deceased as a close colleague and friend, recalling him as a sober, humble and multidimensional personality who dedicated his entire life to public service. Ghazanfar Ali was not only a value

Srinagar, August 28: MBBS interns across Jammu and Kashmir have announced a united protest from August 31, demanding revision of their long-pending internship stipend to 30,000 per month. According to an announcement issued by J&K MBBS interns, the protest has been planned following coordination among representatives of medical colleges across the Union Territory. The interns have stated that, from August 31, participating interns will refrain from joining their duties until the stipend issue is

New Delhi , August 28 : In a significant move aimed at bringing the High Court closer to litigants in Ladakh, President Droupadi Murmu has promulgated a regulation enabling the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to hold sittings in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The Union Territory of Ladakh (Sitting of Bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh in Ladakh) Regulation, 2026, was promulgated on August 27 under Article 240 of the Constitution, read with Section 58(2) of the Ja

Srinagar, Aug 27: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Thursday chaired a comprehensive meeting of the District-Level NCORD Committee at DC Office to review and strengthen districts strategy the measures being undertaken to combat drug trafficking and substance abuse in the district. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy, also attended the meeting. The meeting held detailed discussions on enforcement, prevention and rehabilitation, with em

Budgam, Aug 27: Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan on Thursday launched a comprehensive Children's Eye Health Programme for school-going children across the district. The programme has been launched by District Administration Budgam in collaboration with Nayonika Eye Care Charitable Trust and Help Foundation J&K, with the objective of ensuring early detection and timely treatment of vision-related problems among students enrolled in Government schools. Under the initiative, approxima

Awantipora, Aug 27: The Centre for Good Governance & Policy Analysis (CGG&PA), IUST, organised an industry-academia interaction session for students of B.Voc Tourism & Hospitality Management, with Mr. Khalid Nazir, Senior Consultant, Corporate Guest Relations, The Lalit New Delhi and The Lalit Suri Hospitality School, Delhi NCR, as the guest speaker. The session provided students with valuable industry perspectives on the evolving hospitality and tourism landscape, emerging career pathways, pro

Srinagar, Aug 27: The Transport Department has intensified its crackdown on commercial vehicles flouting mandatory fitness and permit requirements, referring 41 tippers and dumpers for suspension of their fitness certificates during inspections carried out in Budgam, Pulwama and the Zewan area of Srinagar. The action comes amid stepped-up checking of heavy commercial vehicles and passenger carriers to ensure that vehicles operating on roads meet prescribed safety and regulatory norms. Assistan

Srinagar, Aug 27: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg on Thursday chaired a meeting to review various proposed road projects for Srinagar aimed at improving urban mobility, easing traffic congestion and strengthening the citys transportation network. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Commissioner SMC, Chief Conservator of Forests, Chief Executive Officer, Cantonment Board, Chief Engineers of I&FC and R&B, and officers from PHE, NHAI, Police, Traffic and KPDC

Srinagar, Aug 27: Jammu and Kashmir is all set to screen 135 films from 41 countries in its inaugural edition of the International Film Festival, bringing the world of cinema to the Union Territory from 7 to 10 September 2026. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Thursday reviewed the final arrangements for the inaugural International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK 2026), directing all concerned departments and agencies to work in close coordination to ensure a seamless and memorable experien

Srinagar, Aug 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have extended heartiest greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, which is being celebrated on Friday. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said: Heartiest greetings and best wishes to all on the sacred occasion of Raksha Bandhan. The joyful festival celebrates the timeless bond between brothers and sisters. The sacred thread of rakhi symbolizes unconditional love, affection, and trust

Srinagar, Aug 27: The smartphone that brings the world to the palm is also opening a new battlefield for crime, with cyber fraudsters increasingly turning Kashmirs expanding digital footprint into a hunting ground for deception, manipulation and financial theft. From fake calls and fraudulent links to bogus investment schemes, impersonation, fake customer-care numbers and social-media traps, cybercriminals are constantly changing their methods to stay ahead of unsuspecting victims. In an exclusi

Srinagar, Aug 27: Alkhuddam Hajj & Umrah Services has been included in the Category-I list of Haj Group Organisers (HGOs) approved for Haj 2027, following a three-year bar on its Haj services. The list of approved HGOs for Haj 2027 was released on August 22, 2026, and includes Alkhuddam Hajj & Umrah Services among the Category-I operators. The Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, Haj Division, has released the list of 986 HGOs in different categories. Of the total 986, Alkhuddam Ha

Srinagar, Aug 27: The government on Thursday ordered a major reshuffle in the Police Department, transferring and posting 14 senior IPS and JKPSofficers, withSujitKumarappointed as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, while Tejinder Singh will take charge as IGP Jammu. As per an official order by the Home Department under Government Order No 438-Home of 2026 dated August 27, Sujit Kumar IPS, who was serving as IGP Security, J&K, has been transferred and posted as IGP Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 27: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday called for a concerted effort to create conditions that could facilitate a reverse brain drain, enabling doctors from Jammu and Kashmir working outside to return and contribute to the healthcare system in their home state. How do we ensure that we provide the best possible facilities, the best possible infrastructure so that we can create a situation where tomorrow there is a reverse brain drain? Instead of exporting our doctors from J&K

Srinagar, Aug 27: Srinagar Police have registered a case against five shopkeepers for allegedly obstructing pedestrian and vehicular movement by placing matting material on the road outside their shops at busy Jahangir Chowk. Police Station Shaheed Gunj registered FIR No. 72/2026 under Section 285 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) following observations made during routine patrolling in the area. According to police, the shopkeepers had placed matting material on the road, occupying public s

Srinagar, Aug 27: The United Doctors Front (UDF) Bharats J&K chapter has urged Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda to intervene in the reported denial of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to eligible doctors from Jammu and Kashmir seeking to apply for faculty positions at AIIMS Awantipora. In a letter addressed to Nadda, UDF National Vice President and J&K State Incharge Dr Mir Waseem said doctors serving under the Health Services and Health & Medical Education establishments of J

Srinagar, August 27: Jammu and Kashmir Casual Daily Wagers Forum (JKCDWF) has trained guns against the incumbent regime in the Union Territory, saying that despite employees playing key role for them to get a majority in 2024 elections, it has deceived them by not taking positive decision in favour of thousands of temporary employees. Addressing a news conference here, Forum President Sajad Ahmad Parray announced a peaceful protest on September 1, demanding immediate action on the long-pending i

Lifestyle diseases are no longer a problem of the future. They are here, among us, steadily reshaping the health profile of our society. In Kashmir, where once infections and seasonal illnesses dominated public health conversations, a new and more insidious crisis is taking holdone driven by sedentary habits, unhealthy diets, stress, tobacco use and lack of timely screening. From hypertension and diabetes to obesity, heart disease and certain cancers, lifestyle-related illnesses are rising at an

The journey to a hospital is never an ordinary journey. For some, it is a routine visit. For others, it may be a race against time, a race in which every second matters, every traffic signal feels longer than usual, and every minute lost on the road can carry a much greater cost. Recently, while travelling towards SKIMS Soura in an ambulance, I experienced something that made me pause and reflect. It was not the medical equipment inside the ambulance, nor the familiar sound of the siren. What ca

Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) is not merely a religious occasion or a commemoration of a date in history. It is an opportunity to remember the blessed birth of the great personality who showed humanity a path based on love, mercy, justice, brotherhood, equality and noble character. The arrival of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) transformed not only a fragmented Arabian society into a united community but also provided humanity with an enduring moral and spiritual framework founded on human dignity, rights and

Raksha Bandhan arrives every year with the full moon of Shravan, carrying with it a simple yet profound messagethe bond of protection, affection and responsibility between human beings. Across India, the festival is most commonly associated with the relationship between a brother and sister. A sister ties the sacred thread around her brothers wrist, offers a prayer for his well-being, and the brother, in return, promises to stand by her. Yet, like many Indian festivals, Raksha Bandhan has meanin

Srinagar, Aug 27: Film and television actress Hina Khan on Thursday expressed happiness over visiting the border area of Boniyar in north Kashmir and interacting with students at Army Goodwill School. The actress, who hails from Srinagar, interacted with students and later spoke to the media, praising their confidence, intelligence and clarity about their career goals. I was happy to meet the students here and see their confidence level. I got to know a lot about the school and its infrastructur

Jammu, Aug 27: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, on Thursday called for a focused, farmer-centric strategy to harness the vast horticultural potential of Jammu division, enhance farm incomes and transform horticulture into a more productive and remunerative economic activity. The Minister was speaking at an interactive session with the farmers organised by the Department of Horticulture Jammu at Kisa

Srinagar, Aug 27: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Thursday visited Watal Kadal in Srinagar, where at least seven houses were gutted in a major fire incident on Wednesday evening. Bukhari, accompanied by several party colleagues, met the affected families and expressed solidarity with them, offering condolences and support during the difficult time. He urged the administration to provide immediate relief and necessary rehabilitation assistance to the families who lost their ho

Srinagar, Aug 27: Srinagar: Srinagar faces a significant gap in its stormwater drainage infrastructure, requiring nearly 2,500 km of additional drains to meet the future needs envisaged under Master Plan 2035, according to a presentation made by the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC). The city currently has around 680 km of stormwater deep-drainage network, highlighting the substantial infrastructure deficit. The figures were presented to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during a high-level meetin

Srinagar, Aug 27 : The Jammu and Kashmir Home Department on Thursday ordered a major reshuffle in the police establishment, transferring and posting 14 officers, including 11 IPS and three JKPS officers, with immediate effect. According to an order, a copy of which lies with news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), M.K. Sinha (IPS, AGMUT:1996), who was serving as Additional Director General (ADG) Headquarters, has been transferred and posted as ADG CID, J&K, replacing Nitish Kumar. Nitish Kumar (

Bandipora, Aug 27 : An Army soldier drowned in the Kishanganga River near Tarbal village in the Gurez area of north Kashmirs Bandipora district on Thursday. The deceased has been identified as Ashiq Hussain Khan, a resident of Rafiabad in north Kashmirs Baramulla district. Following the incident, a rescue operation was launched, during which the soldiers body was retrieved from the river. The body was later shifted to Dawar Hospital for medico-legal formalities. Police have registered a case and

Srinagar, Aug 27 : The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Thursday rejected the National Conference's offer to join the Omar Abdullah-led government, saying it would not accept a cabinet berth until the Centre restores the rights of the people of the Union Territory. J&K Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra said the party had maintained its position on the issue for the past year and would not compromise on its demand for restoration of the rights that were taken away from the people of Jammu and Ka

Most comparisons between a child insurance plan and a term policy paired with a SIP focus on which one grows your money faster. That's the wrong question to lead with. The actual point of either option is to make sure a specific goal, say 50,00,000 for a child's education in 15 years, still gets funded if the parent paying for it doesn't make it to the finish line. Almost nobody actually stress tests that scenario with real numbers before choosing. Here's what happens to each option if the paren

Srinagar, Aug 26: The player bidding process for the second season of Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League 2026 was completed with around 200 footballers competing for places across six franchise teams. The bidding ceremony, powered by Athwas Retail and Athwas Hyundai, saw the participating franchises compete for players as they finalised their squads for the upcoming season. The six teams taking part in Season 2 are United Elegant FC, Sanctorum United, Aqua Kashmir Avengers FC, Swift Strikers R

Kishtwar, Aug 26: The people of District Kishtwar on Wednesday observed the auspicious occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) with great religious fervor, devotion and enthusiasm. The day was marked by religious gatherings and a grand procession, with thousands of devotees participating from Jamia Masjid to the Holy Shrine of Shah Farid-Ud-Din Sahib (RA). The procession was taken out in a spiritual and peaceful manner under the leadership of Imam Sahib, Jamia Masjid, Head of the Majlis-e-Shoura C

Reasi , Aug 26: District Development Commissioner Reasi Kumar Abhishek today chaired a meeting to review the progress of slope stabilization and road restoration works at the vulnerable stretch on the R-A-M Road. During the meeting, issues related to BMG Road and Mahore Market Road were also discussed in detail. The meeting discussed the ongoing restoration works aimed at strengthening the road, preventing further slope failure and ensuring smooth and safe movement of traffic. Officials informe

Poonch, Aug 26: Amid religious and spiritual fervour, the Chari Mubarak Yatra was conducted in Poonch, marking the formal culmination of the revered Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026. Led by Shri Shri 1008 Mahamandleshwar Swami Vishavatmanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj, the procession commenced from the Dashnami Akhara Mandir in Poonch, making its way to the sacred Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Shrine at Rajpura, Mandi. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, MLA Kalakote Thakur Randhir Singh, former MLC