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Srinagar, July 20: In view of the forecast of heavy rainfall and the possibility of flash floods, landslides, waterlogging and shooting stones, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) Kashmir has issued a detailed public advisory, urging residents to remain alert and follow all safety guidelines. Speaking to Rising Kashmir, SSP SDRF 1st Battalion said that the advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure amid forecasts of intense rainfall across several areas. He urged the public to avoi

Awantipora, Jul 17: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organised a Nukkad Natak (Street Play) at IUST's Constituent College, Alamdar College of Nursing and Medical Technology Charari Sharif, under the national banner of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) to spread critical awareness against drug abuse. The event was organised by the Office of the Dean of Students as part of its Cultural Affairs Committee initiatives in collaboration with the Provost Offices (Boys & Girl

Srinagar, Jul 19: Dr. Om Prakash Eye Institute, Srinagar, organised, first of its kind, Free Eye Screening Camp for senior citizens at Ahata Waqar, Chanapora. The camp was inaugurated by renowned Opthalmologist and founder Gaash Welfare Foundation Dr Shugufta Rather. The camp marks an initiative to provide improved healthcare access to the senior citizens at their door steps. A dedicated team of the executive members of Ahata Waqar, Islamic Relief and Research trust IRRT, ophthalmologists and

Ramban, Jul 19: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan on Sunday personally monitored the situation across the district following the adverse weather advisory and intermittent rainfall. He inspected National Highway-44 at Nashri landslide site and other vulnerable locations to assess the impact of the inclement weather and review restoration measures undertaken by the concerned departments. Meanwhile, the DC directed all Sub Divisional Magistrates and Tehsildars to remain stationed in

Bandipora, July 19: The Division of Agricultural Extension & Communication, Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura, SKUAST-Kashmir, in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Gurez, organised an Awareness-cum-Training Programme on Millets under the JKST&IC-funded Project titled Collection, Characterization, nutritional profiling and revival of Millets of North-western Himalayas of Kashmir at KVK Gurez. The programme aimed to enhance farmers' awareness regarding millet cultivation, their nutrition

Bandipora, Jul 19: In view of the prevailing spell of intense rainfall across the district, the District Administration Bandipora has issued a public advisory urging residents to remain vigilant, as heavy rains may trigger cloudbursts, flash floods, landslides, mudslides, shooting stones and other weather-related hazards, posing a threat to life and property. The advisory urges the general public to avoid unnecessary travel, particularly in hilly, landslide-prone and low-lying areas. People h

Baramulla, Jul 19: In view of the inclement weather forecast issued by the Meteorological Department, Srinagar, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Dr. S.F Hamid has issued a weather advisory urging the public to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions from July 19 to 23, 2026. The advisory particularly cautions residents of Tangmarg, Gulmarg, Uri, Boniyar, Shirpora Gavgrain, Chandoosa, Dandmoh, Hajibal, Shumluran, Kalantra, Rampur Rajpur, Shutloo, Galibal and Rafiabad, especially those livin

Anantnag, Jul 19: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, on Saturday visited Brariangan, Shangus, to review the arrangements for the Murti Pratishthan Diwas of Mata Uma Bhagwati scheduled to be held from 19 to 21, July 2026. During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the temple premises and conducted a comprehensive review of the arrangements made by various departments for the smooth and successful conduct of the festival. He assessed the preparedness with regar

Srinagar, July 19: The NIT Srinagar Alumni Association (AANITS), in collaboration with the Office of the Dean Alumni & International Affairs, on Sunday organised a Fitness & Health Awareness Programme at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar to promote healthy lifestyles and spread awareness about lifestyle-related diseases. The programme was organised on the initiative of Additional Secretary, AANITS, Er. Farhan Manzoor Shah witnessed the participation of alumni, students, facult

Srinagar, Jul 19: A first-of-its-kind Kashmir Theatre Conference will be held at Tagore Hall in Srinagar from August 1 to 3,2026, bringingtogether renowned theatre practitioners, scholars, artists and enthusiasts from across the country to deliberate on the past, present and future of theatre in Jammu and Kashmir. The three-day conference is being organised by the non-governmental organisation ACT: For a Better Tomorrow with support from the Sangeet Natak Akademi and the Jammu and Kashmir Academ

Srinagar, July 19: After remaining neglected for nearly four decades, the historic Vichernag Temple in Srinagar has been restored and reopened, rekindling hope among devotees and residents who see the revival as a significant milestone in preserving Kashmir's rich spiritual and cultural heritage. The renovation of the centuries-old shrine, completed after 37 years, has been widely welcomed by residents and members of the Kashmiri Panditcommunity, many of whomdescribed the restoration as an emoti

Srinagar, Jul 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said Jammu and Kashmir embodies harmony and brotherhood. For generations, people of different faiths received respect and experienced spiritual peace. It is the lasting legacy of the saints, Sufis, and Rishis who spent centuries teaching our people the power of love, compassion, and unity, the LG said, addressing the Interfaith Dialogue for Harmony in Baramulla, organised by the Save Youth Save Future Foundation. He commended the founda

Baramulla, Jul 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said Jammu and Kashmir possesses a unique heritage of coexistence and communal harmony that can serve as a model for the world.He called upon citizens to safeguard this legacy while joining hands to eradicate the growing menace of drug addiction. Addressing a programme titled Mulaqat in Baramulla, Sinha said the people of the Union Territory must demonstrate unity through action rather than rhetoric and build a society based on shared

Srinagar, Jul 19: Until Saturday evening, the streams flowing through the hills of Rajouri and Poonch were little more than lifelineswatering fields, sustaining livestock, and quietly winding their way through villages. By midnight, they had transformed into raging torrents, swallowing homes, roads, vehicles and, tragically, lives. For the people of these twin border districts, it was not merely another spell of monsoon rain. It was a night they say will haunt them for the rest of their lives. T

Jammu, Jul 19: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariathereto review the situation arising from incessant rainfall leading to flash floods in Poonch and Rajouri. He assessed thepreparedness of the administrationto deal with any weather-related eventuality across Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting comprehensively reviewed the prevailing weather situation, the impact of heavy rainfall, flash floods and landslides reported from different parts of Jammu

Srinagar, Jul 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday reviewed the rescue and relief operations in Rajouri and Poonch following incessant rain and flash floods. He directed Deputy Commissioners and senior officials to provide immediate aid to all affected families and ensure that emergency teams remain fully prepared for any situation. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said: I spoke to the senior officials and reviewed the situation in Rajouri and Poonch affected by incessant rain an

Srinagar, Jul 19: At least 12 people, including eight from a single family, lost their lives while several others were reported missing after cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides triggered by incessant overnight rain wreaked havoc across the border districts of Rajouri and Poonch on Sunday, leaving behind a trail of devastation. The torrential downpour, fuelled by an active monsoon system interacting with a western disturbance, caused rivers, streams, and seasonal nallahs to swell dangerous

The latest spell of cloudbursts and flashfloods across Jammu and Kashmir has once again exposed how fragile our disaster management architecture remains, despite years of warnings and repeated tragedies. Each deluge brings the same images: homes inundated, roads washed away, frightened families waiting for rescue and the same ritual of condolence messages, aerial reviews, and assurances of all possible help. What remains missing is a coherent, efficient, and genuinely timebound disaster manageme

The dead of Poonch and Rajouri did not die in a freak act of nature. They died in homes built in vulnerable belts, under a governance regime that has long treated disaster management as a ritual, not a responsibility. Eleven lives have already been lost, several more are missing, and an entire border belt is staring at ruin, yet the script is grimly familiar. In Surankotes Lower Murrah, a single landslide buried eight members of a family. In Sangla, a house was simply erased by raging waters, ta

Not every animal can be easily brought to a clinic. Some are too nervous, others too large, and still others too weak to stand. For their owners particularly those in rural areas with limited access to veterinary services telemedicine offers a practical and increasingly indispensable solution. Picture a farmer in a remote village: he picks up his phone, opens an app, and within minutes is in a live video consultation with a licensed veterinarian who observes his animal's behaviour, asks the ri

CONNECTED CHILDHOOD Digital technology is now a part of everyday life in Kashmir. Children and teenagers use phones, tablets and computers to study, learn new skills, access information, communicate with family and friends, and use a wide range of digital resources. It has become an important part of homes, schools and everyday life across the Valley, and children are growing up in a world where digital devices are a normal part of daily life. Screens help children study, learn new skills, stay

Srinagar, July 19: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Sunday said his party would continue to press the Centre for restoration of the constitutional rights of Jammu and Kashmir while ensuring protection of its demographic character. Addressing a workers convention in Bandipora, Bukhari said the solution to the issues confronting Jammu and Kashmir lay in New Delhi, and urged the Government of India to initiate a meaningful dialogue with people to address their concerns. Jammu and

Jammu, July 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Sunday staged a massive protest in Jammu, demanding the immediate restoration of statehood to the Union Territory, with hundreds of party leaders and workers taking to the streets under the banner of Hamari Riyasat, Hamara Haq (Our State, Our Right). Led by JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra, the protesters assembled in large numbers carrying party flags, banners and placards while raising slogans in support of statehood

A single photon, after travelling across space for probably billions of years, reaches the human eye. The instant it enters the eye and strikes the retina, it loses itself forever as a photon. It never returns or reflects into the universe. Instead, it surprisingly starts to be transformed. Photon makes light that transforms into an electrical signal, perception, memory, and ultimately conscious experience. Ah, a piece of the cosmos turns into an idea. This straightforward observation prompted

Jammu, July 20: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) has secured a 28 lakh Research Promotion Scheme (RPS) grant from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) for an advanced research project aimed at developing innovative 3D-printed solutions for the automotive sector. The project, titled 3D Printed Functionally Graded Lattice Structures for Enhanced Energy Absorption and Acoustics for Automotive Applications, will be led by Dr Ankush Raina as Principal Investigator, with Dr M

Shopian, July 19: Tourist footfall at the scenic destinations of Dubjan and Peer Ki Gali along the historic Mughal Road has witnessed a sharp rise this year, with thousands of visitors from across the country and different parts of Jammu and Kashmir flocking to the picturesque locations. Locals attributed the growing popularity of the destinations to the Winter Carnivals organised by the district administration in 2025 and 2026, which helped showcase Dubjan's tourism potential. Since then, visit

Srinagar, July 19: Persistent rain and overcast skies failed to deter book lovers as the second day of the Chinar Book Festival witnessed a strong turnout at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) on the banks of Dal Lake on Sunday. Families, students, teachers and literature enthusiasts thronged the festival venue, where the day featured thought-provoking literary discussions, interactive childrens workshops and cultural performances celebrating Kashmir's rich artistic herit

Anantnag, July 19: A cloudburst hit Bangidar in Daksum on Sunday, prompting authorities to assess the situation on the ground amid an India Meteorological Department forecast of heavy rainfall over the coming days. The Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Kokernag, visited the affected area along with the Deputy Superintendent of Police, personnel of the CRPF's 164 Battalion, the Assistant Executive Engineer of Irrigation and Flood Control, and officials of the Forest, Wildlife and Sheep Husbandry d

Tehran [Iran], July 19 (ANI): Iranian authorities said an area on the outskirts of Abadan in Khuzestan province was hit in a missile attack on Sunday, according to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB. Valiullah Hayati, Deputy Security and Police Officer of the Khuzestan Governorate, said, A few minutes ago, an area outside the city limits and on the outskirts of Abadan was attacked with missiles by the terrorist enemy of America. He said the attack did not result in any casualties.Hayati added that f

Srinagar, July 19: The Jammu Kashmir Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic loss of lives caused by the devastating flash floods in the Poonch and Rajouri districts of Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement, the party said it was deeply saddened by the calamity and extended its heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. It prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls and strength to the bereaved families during this difficult time. The party sa

Sunday July 19 : Instagram and Facebook experienced a widespread service disruption on Sunday, with thousands of users reporting issues accessing key features across Meta's platforms. According to outage-tracking website Downdetector, Users from multiple countries said they were unable to load their Instagram feeds, view profiles, or post Stories. Several Facebook users reported receiving an Account Temporarily Unavailable message, while others said their news feeds failed to refresh or displaye

Srinagar, July 19: National Conference Member of Parliament Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan on Saturday pitched for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, constitutional rights and state subject laws during the All-Party Floor Leaders' Meeting convened ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament in New Delhi. The meeting, convened by Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju, was chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and attended by Union Ministers of State for Parliamentary Af

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 19 : Jammu Police and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Sunday rescued a group of youths who were stranded in the middle of the Tawi River during a joint rescue operation, officials said. According to the police, the rescue team safely evacuated all those stranded without any casualties. Police officer Viktram Bhau, who was part of the rescue team, said the operation was launched after local residents alerted the authorities about the incident

Srinagar, July 19: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has postponed its proposed Secretariat Gherao March, which was scheduled to be held at Lal Chowk in Srinagar on July 20, in view of the worsening flood situation in the border districts of Rajouri and Poonch. Confirming the development, BJP State Co-Media Incharge Advocate Sajid Yousuf Shah said the decision was taken considering the humanitarian emergency triggered by incessant rainfall and flash floods in the twin districts over the past two

Srinagar, July 19: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Syed Jamat Ali Shaheen has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the loss of lives and widespread damage caused by heavy rainfall and flash floods in the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Ganderbal-based PDP leader conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the tragedy and expressed solidarity with all those affected. Tragic loss of lives has saddened me today

Srinagar, July 19: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has expressed profound sorrow over the loss of lives and widespread damage to property caused by incessant rains and flash floods in the districts of Rajouri, Poonch, and Kishtwar. In a post on X, said that deeply saddened by the devastation and extended his condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. He also conveyed his prayers for all those affected by the natural calamity. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families and all those a

Jammu, July 19 : At least 10 people, including women and children, were killed after flash floods and landslides triggered by torrential overnight rains wreaked havoc in the border districts of Poonch and Rajouri on Sunday, officials said. The worst-hit was the Lower Murrah area of Surankote in Poonch district, where floodwaters and landslide debris swept through residential areas, burying houses and trapping families. Officials told news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that nine deaths were r

Katra , July 19 : In view of the prevailing monsoon conditions and the risk of emergencies arising from heavy rainfall, flash floods, landslides, waterlogging and road blockages, the Sub-Divisional Administration Katra has constituted a Control Room for Monsoon Disaster Management to ensure prompt response and effective coordination. As per an order issued by Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Katra, Piyush Dhotra (JKAS), the Control Room will function under the overall supervision of Tehsildar Kat

Tehran [Iran], July 19: Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said that Tehran no longer considers itself committed to implementing the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the US, signed last month, after the United States violated its obligations under the agreement by escalating its military strike on the Islamic Republic. According to a statement carried by Iranian state media, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Baghaei said that the MoU was based on r

Srinagar, July 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday reviewed the situation in Rajouri and Poonch districts following incessant rain and flash floods, directing officials to ensure immediate relief and assistance to affected families. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said he spoke to senior officials and assessed the situation in the affected areas. He said rescue teams comprising the civil administration, police, Army, SDRF and local volunteers were actively engaged in rescue a

Jammu, July 19 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said he would return to Jammu from Delhi to personally monitor the flood situation triggered by heavy rains in parts of the Jammu division, while the National Conference's planned protest for restoration of statehood in the national capital would go ahead under the leadership of party president Farooq Abdullah. In a post on X, the chief minister said the decision to return was prompted by the weather warning issued by

Washington DC [US], July 19 : US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Saturday (local time) said that two US service members were killed and another remains missing in Jordan following Iranian strikes on the US military assets at the Al-Azraq Air Base. In a statement on X, CENTCOM stated that the incident occurred while American and partner forces were defending against the Iranian allistic missiles and drones assault. According to CENTCOM, the service members were killed on July 17 while performing th

Rajouri, July 19: Flash floods triggered by incessant overnight rainfall caused widespread damage across Rajouri town on Sunday, inundating residential and commercial areas,damaging public infrastructure and forcing the evacuation of residents from vulnerable locations, officials said. The heavy rain led to a sharp rise in the water level of rivers and streams across the district, with the Darhali River, which flows through Rajouri town, crossing the danger mark in the early hours of the day. Fl

Jammu, Jul 18: In a landmark move destined to redefine the sporting landscape of J&K, the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) has officially operationalized nine premier 'Academies of Excellence' at the state-of-the-art Sports arena, Khel Gaon, in Nagrota here. The transformative initiative has been set into motion through a comprehensive deployment order issued by the Director General of Youth Services and Sports, J&K, Anuradha Gupta. This marks the spectacular first phase of a vi

Srinagar, Jul 18: The Himalayan Policy and Research Foundation (HPRF) organised a day-long Young Thinkers Meet at the Government College of Education, Srinagar, bringing together more than 50 research scholars from across the region. The concluding session was graced by Shri Ramdas Athawale, Honble Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. The event provided a platform for young scholars to present research on governance, disaster management, peace education, th

Srinagar, Jul 18: Reinforcing its commitment to competency-based and learner-centric education, the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), J&K, Divisional Office Kashmir on Saturday concluded a 3-day Capacity Building Programme (CBP) on Experiential Learning in Mathematics. The programme was organized by the Department of Education in Science and Mathematics, SCERT Divisional Office Kashmir, under the leadership of Syed Shabir Ahmad, Joint Director, SCERT, Divisional Office

Srinagar, Jul 18: Government Polytechnic for Women, Srinagar on Saturday formalised a strategic industryacademia partnership with the Jammu & Kashmir Hoteliers Club through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The signing ceremony took place on campus and was attended by heads of departments, teaching and nonteaching staff, and students of the Department of Travel & Tourism. The MoU was signed in the presence of a distinguished delegation from the Jammu & Kashmir Hoteliers Club.

Ganderbal, Jul 18: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore on Saturday chaired a meeting of the District Level Committee (DLC) to review the implementation and progress of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and the Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture & Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) in the district. During the meeting, the DC conducted a comprehensive department-wise review of progress under HADP and JKCIP schemes. He reviewed the performance

Panaji, Jul 18: Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) is participating in the three-day national event Empowering India 2026, being held at Goa from 18th to 20th July, 2026. Dean, Academic Affairs, Prof. Shahid Rasool and Registrar, Dr. Nisar Ahmad Mir are representing CUKashmir in this mega event. Speaking during the inaugural session held today, Prof. Shahid Rasool, Dean, Academic Affairs emphasized the significance of multidisciplinary education, research, and knowledge sharing in prepa

Srinagar, Jul 18: In a significant step towards advancing digital governance and ensuring hassle-free delivery of public services, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, chaired a high-level meeting to review the proposed 'Data Management Strategy and Action Plan' aimed at creating a secure, interoperable and citizen-centric data ecosystem across Government departments in Jammu and Kashmir. The proposed initiative seeks to establish an integrated framework for secure sharing and harmonization of governm