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New Delhi [India], June 17 : The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice on a plea filed by instant messaging platform Telegram challenging the Central government's decision to temporarily block its operations in India till June 22 in connection with the upcoming NEET-UG re-examination. A vacation bench of Justice Tejas Karia granted liberty to the Centre and other respondents to file their replies along with all supporting documents and listed the matter for further hearing at 2:30 PM on J

A World Yoga Day Precursor on Sustaining Global Safety, Honoring the Adi Shakti, and Clarifying the Distinction Between Divine Legacy and Family Lines As World Yoga Day approaches, humanity stands at a critical spiritual crossroads. While the world celebrates yoga primarily as a system of physical postures and stress relief, the time has come to recognize its ultimate, supreme evolution. Sahaj Yoga. Founded by Her Holiness Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, Sahaj Yoga is not an exercise philosophy; it is

New Delhi [India], June 17 : Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Wednesday reviewed the functioning of the National Cybercrime Helpline 1930 and directed officials to revamp the system using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and multilingual support to facilitate ease of reporting. Shah further directed the agencies to work closely with states to pivot each call to its logical end and asked them to address the grievances arising out of the freezing of bank accounts. The Nat

New Delhi [India], June 17 : In a commencement to his nationwide Echo of Students campaign, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday addressed the issues regarding the re-examination of NEET after the alleged suicide of two aspirants in Sikar and Dehradun. In a message shared on the social media platform X, Gandhi mourned the recent tragic loss of two young lives--Umesh in Sikar and Riya in Dehradun--who died allegedly by suicide amid the pressure surrounding the NE

Evian [France], June 17 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for a bilateral meeting on Wednesday on the sidelines of the ongoing 52nd G7 Summit, utilising the platform to deepen strategic and economic cooperation between New Delhi and Berlin. Sharing updates of the high-stakes encounter in a post on X, PM Modi wrote, The talks with Chancellor Merz were very fruitful. We discussed ways to further cement bilateral cooperation by working together in trade, inves

Washington, DC [US], June 17 : Preliminary details are beginning to filter through ahead of the impending US-Iran memorandum signing ceremony, which is now less than 48 hours away, with the peace deal set to be signed on Friday in Switzerland. The proposed framework encompasses a series of high-stakes diplomatic manoeuvres. A report broadcast by Fox News detailed that these measures include the reopening of the strategic Strait, the formal termination of the American blockade, and the initiation

Missouri, June 17 : Lionel Messi, at the age of 38, has broken his contemporary and arch-rival Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo's record for the oldest player to score a hat-trick at the FIFA World Cup, according to Fox Sports. The Argentine legend opened his 2026 World Cup campaign with a brilliant hat-trick, leading Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria on Tuesday (local time). At 38 years and 357 days, Messi has become the oldest player in men's World Cup history to register both a brace and a hat-

Srinagar, June 17: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister today expressed deep sorrow over the tragic road accident at Pahalgam that claimed two precious lives and left six others injured. In a post on X, Office of CM wrote, Chief Minister has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic road accident at Pahalgam that claimed two precious lives and left six others injured. He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for strength to them in this difficult time. The Chief Minister

Srinagar, June 17: Two people lost their lives and six others were injured after a local car met with an accident on the Aru Valley road near Pahalgam. Officials said that a vehicle lost control and met with an accident. Two people were killed and six others were injured in the incident. The injured were shifted for medical treatment. Further details on the cause of the accident are awaited. Intial report suggest the deceased are from Dialgam Anantnag. Police have taken cognizance of the inciden

Srinagar, Jun 17 : Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma on Wednesday said the National Conference-led government will not complete its term, asserting that the dispensation will collapse on its own due to internal contradictions. The ruling coalition is unstable and lacks cohesion. It will fall because of its own weaknesses. The BJP will neither topple it nor form an alternative government, the senior BJP leader told reporters as per news agency Kashmir

Baramulla, June 17: Baramulla Police on Wednesday issued an advisory for media persons, local news portals, social media handlers, freelance journalists and content creators, urging them to exercise caution while recording, publishing or circulating photographs and videos related to police officers, security personnel, deployments and official movements in order to avoid compromising operational security. All media persons, local news portals, social media handlers, freelance journalists and con

Baramulla, June 17 : The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday attached an immovable property belonging to an arrested accused in the Kanispora area of north Kashmirs Baramulla district. Officials said that the attached property belongs to Shaheen Ahmad Lone, son of late Nazir Ahmad Lone, and comprises 7.5 marlas of land under Survey No. 1192 situated in Kanispora village of Baramulla. They said the property was attached under Section 33(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,

Srinagar, June 17: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast generally unsettled weather conditions across Jammu and Kashmir over the coming days, with intermittent spells of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds expected in several areas. According to the forecast, June 17 is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy, with light rain, brief intense showers, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds likely at many places, particularly during the afternoon. From June 18 to June 22, weather

Tangmarg, June 17 : A tourist vehicle met with a road accident near the Tangmarg Public Park on Wednesday morning after its brakes reportedly failed, causing panic among passengers and locals alike. However, no loss of life was reported in the incident. Official sources told news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS) that a tourist tempo, bearing registration number JK01AV3629, was on its way from the famous ski-resort of Gulmarg to Srinagar when the driver lost control over the vehicle due to an al

Rajouri, June 17 : Operation Sheruwali entered its 26th day on Wednesday in the dense Dorimal forests of the Gambhir Mughlan area in the Manjakote sector of Rajouri district, making it one of the region's longest ongoing counter-terror operations in recent years. Security forces have intensified search and cordon operations across the challenging forest terrain. The operation is being carried out in the rugged and densely forested hills of Dorimal, where steep slopes, rocky mountains and thick v

Srinagar, Jun 16: Committed to strengthening corporate partnerships and delivering value-added financial solutions, J&K Bank on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jamkash Vehicleades Kashmir Pvt. Ltd. under its Corporate Salary Package (CSP) Scheme. The agreement enables the company's employees to avail a host of customised banking benefits and preferential financial services. The MoU was signed at the Bank's Zonal Office Srinagar in the presence of Divisional Head (Kashmi

Srinagar, Jun 16: Kashmir Medical College and Hospital (KMCH) Sempora, on Tuesday organized a voluntary blood donation camp in which several enthusiastic donors donated blood for the cause of humanity. Executive Director KMCH, Insha Qazi; Principal KMCH, Prof. Dr. Nazir Ahmad Khan; Prof. (Dr.) Ruby Reshi, Head, Department of Pathology/Blood Centre, KMCH; Prof. (Dr.) Sheikh Bilal Ahmad, Head, Department of Pathology, GMC Srinagar wo was guest of honor; Principal Madhubani Medical College, Prof.

Srinagar, Jun 16: Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah on Tuesday led an awareness campaign under the Khet Bachao Abhiyan at the Directorate Park, Lal Mandi, Srinagar. The programme, organized by Chief Agriculture Officer, Srinagar, Ajaz Hussain Dar, witnessed enthusiastic participation from officers and officials of the Agriculture Department, progressive farmers, and students, who were sensitized about the objectives of the campaign and the importance of safeguarding agricultural l

Kupwara, Jun 16: In a streak towards covering all districts of both the UTs, Chief Principal Census Officer (CPCO) and Director Census Operations (DCO), Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Amit Sharma along with Principal Census Officer (Deputy Commissioner) Kupwara, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse on Tuesday chaired a review meeting at DC Office Complex Kupwara to assess the progress of the ongoing House Listing Operations (HLO) being conducted under Census 2027 in the district. During the Meeting in strategi

Srinagar, Jun 16: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Tuesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the ongoing Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan to assess the progress achieved across the Union Territory and chart out a strategy for accelerating efforts towards tuberculosis elimination. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Health & Medical Education (H&ME); Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM); Managing Director, JKMSCL; Principals of Government Medical Colleges (

700 individuals rescued, over 1,500 identified Admin, SWD, police collab to curb begging Srinagar, Jun 16: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has intensified its drive to curb begging practice under the central governments Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE) scheme, aimed at making Srinagar beggar-free through rehabilitation and livelihood support measures. Under the initiative by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment,the district administration

Handles over 8.46 mn citizen applications; nearly 7.48 mn already processed Srinagar, Jun 16: Jammu and Kashmir has achieved a major feat under the flagship e-governance platform, Unified, Integrated, Accessible and Transparent (e-UNNAT), by processing more than 7.47 million citizen applications while offering 1,548 online services across departments. According to the latest data accessed by Rising Kashmir, J&K has received over 8.46 million applications since its launch, of which nearly 7.48 mi

Message editing disabled till Jun 30 Re-examination on Jun 21 NTA welcomes Centres action Srinagar, Jun 16: The Central government has ordered a temporary block on Telegram in India till June 22 and directed the platform to disable its message editing feature for existing posts till June 30, following recommendations made by the National Testing Agency (NTA) ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination scheduled on June 21. The move has also led to the Telegram app being removed from the Google Pl

Rs 26.54 crore project to improve wastewater treatment, prevent pollution Srinagar, Jun 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday laid the foundation stones for two major sewerage infrastructure projects in Srinagar worth Rs 26.54 crore, aimed at strengthening wastewater treatment facilities and improving urban sanitation in the city. The projects include the augmentation and upgradation of the 17.08 MLD capacity Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Brarinambal, Srinagar, at a cost of Rs 12 crore,

Reviews satellite township, housing, master plan at SDA meet Srinagar, Jun 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday chaired the 84th meeting of the Board of Directors of the Srinagar Development Authority (SDA) at the Civil Secretariat, reviewing the implementation status of decisions taken in the previous Board meeting and considering issues relating to urban infrastructure development, housing, organizational reforms, land management, and progress in execution of various projects. The Board

PROBLEM Srinagar emerging as drug peddling hub Vulnerable teenagers becoming consumers & carriers SOLUTION Early intervention, school-based counselling systems Schools, parents must understand drug language, digital culture Srinagar, Jun 16: Scorpio, Ice, Gold Star, Weed and 420 may sound like harmless slang or teenage jargon to many parents, but a new research study has revealed that these coded words are increasingly becoming part of Kashmirs underground drug culture, silently connecting peddl

India follows humanity first approach Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam our vision Evian (France), Jun 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underscored the importance of rust in building international partnerships and reaffirmed India's commitment to advancing sustainable and inclusive global development during the Outreach Session of the 52nd G7 Summit in Evian, France. In a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that Prime Minister Modi highlighted the need for greater cooperat

Srinagar, June 16: Srinagar will host a three-day national exhibition and public outreach initiative, Rise in Jammu & Kashmir 2026 Building the Path Towards Viksit Bharat @ 2047, from June 17 to 19 at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC). Announcing the event at a press conference on Monday, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Ghulam Ali Khatana said the exhibition is aimed at highlighting Indias developmental progress and Jammu and Kashmirs growing role in the countrys vis

Srinagar, June 16: PDF President and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Tuesday said that all political parties in Jammu and Kashmir, including the ruling party planning to hold a protest at Jantar Mantar for restoration of statehood, should first introspect and adopt a united approach instead of pursuing separate political agendas. Hakeem questioned the need for separate protests when Chief Minister Omar Abdullah recently met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and raised the issue of statehood

Welcomes Political, Social Activists from Tral into Party Srinagar, June 16: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Tuesday voiced deep concern over what he described as the ongoing pakad-dhakad in various areas across the Valley. He said that since Jammu and Kashmir has been experiencing sustained peace and normalcy for a considerable period, there is no justification for such random arrests. He also reiterated his long-standing demand for amnesty for detainees, saying that justice

Srinagar, June, 16: A meeting of the Committee on Estimates of the Legislative Assembly was held on Tuesday at the Assembly Secretariat under the Chairmanship of MLA, Nazir Ahmad Khan (Gurezi). Legislators Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Balwant Singh Mankotia, AIi Mohammad Dar, Javid Hassan Baig, Mushtaq Guroo, Irshad Rasool Kar, Sajad Shaheen, Sunil Bhardwaj, besides Secretary JKLA Manoj Kumar Pandit, DG Budget Mohd Sultan Malik and other senior officers of the Legislative Assembly were present in the meeti

Meets public delegations, individuals at Jammu Reaffirms Govts commitment to responsive Governance Jammu, June 16: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today met several public delegations and individuals at Civil Secretariat here and listened to a wide range of public issues and developmental concerns raised by them. The delegations, representing different areas and sections of society, apprised the Minister of matters pertaining to healthcare s

MLAs raise constituency specific concerns Srinagar, June 16: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, on Tuesday said that the government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is committed towards protecting and preserving the treasured houseboat heritage of Kashmir. He made these remarks during a meeting with the All Kashmir Houseboat Owners Association (AKHBOA) held at Civil Secretariat Srinagar. The meeting was also attended by MLA Zadibal con

Srinagar, June, 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday met several public representatives at the Civil Secretariat here and listened to their concerns, suggestions and issues requiring government attention. The Chief Minister met Legislators Iftikhar Ahmad (Rajouri), Rafiq Ahmad Naik (Tral), Justice (Retd.) Hasnain Masoodi (Pampore), Javed Reyaz Bedar (Pattan), Khursheed Ahmad Sheikh (Langate), Arjun Singh Raju (Ramban) and Ghulam Ahmad Mir (Dooru), who apprised him of various development

Emphasizes timely completion of essential works Srinagar, June 16: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, on Tuesday undertook an extensive tour of several areas in Srinagar city to assess the arrangements being put in place for the forthcoming Muharram observances. The visit was aimed to ensure that all the requisite civic and infrastructural facilities are made available to the public well

Meets Abdullahs and Karan Singh Srinagar, June 16: Former Indian cricketer, television personality and politician Navjot Singh Sidhu is currently on a family vacation in Kashmir, sharing glimpses of his visit through a series of posts on social media that celebrate the valleys beauty, hospitality and political leadership. During his stay in Srinagar, Sidhu called on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his residence. Sharing a photograph from the meeting, Sidhu described Abdullah as

Union MoS Ajay Tamta reviews J&K highway projects Four-hour JammuSrinagar travel target as major highway works progress Jammu, June 16: Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Ajay Tamta concluded his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday after reviewing progress on key National Highway projects and chairing a high-level meeting in Jammu. During the review, officials informed that detailed project reports (DPRs) are being prepared for around 60 km of road works worth 3,50

Inaugurates 59th Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshop DoPPW, J&K Bank sign MoU to expand pension-related services Srinagar, June, 16:- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said that the governance and pension reforms initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 12 years are reaching a wider section of employees and pensioners in Jammu & Kashmir following the transition of the erstwhile State into a Union Territory. Dr. Jite

Srinagar, June 16: Postgraduate (PG), DNB and Diploma doctors in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday raised serious concerns over the non-payment of stipends for the past six months despite continuing to provide essential healthcare services in government hospitals. Doctors posted at District Hospital Pulwama and Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Shopian alleged that they have not received their stipends during this period, causing significant financial hardship and affecting their day-to-day lives. A group

Tulmulla, June 16: Former Sadr-e-Riyasat of Jammu and Kashmir and senior Congress leader Dr. Karan Singh on Tuesday said that the revered Kheer Bhawani shrine at Tulmulla Ganderbal continues to symbolize Kashmir's rich spiritual heritage and centuries-old tradition of communal harmony, while expressing hope for peace across the world and welcoming the return of Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley. After paying obeisance at the shrine ahead of the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela, Dr. Singh expressed satisfa

Ganderbal, June 16: Preparations are underway at the revered Kheer Bhawani Temple in Tulmulla, Ganderbal, ahead of the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela scheduled to be held on June 22. Although the festival is still days away, devotees from different parts of Jammu and Kashmir and outside the Union Territory have already started visiting the shrine to offer prayers and witness the arrangements being made for the annual pilgrimage. Authorities have intensified preparations to ensure a smooth and hassle-

Tulmulla, June 16: Amid the spiritual atmosphere at the revered Kheer Bhawani Temple in Tulmulla, several Kashmiri Pandit families visiting the shrine voiced a strong desire to return permanently to their homeland, saying Kashmir remains an inseparable part of their identity and memories. Speaking to Rising Kashmir during their visit to the temple, members of the Kashmiri Pandit community said they long to live once again in the Valley alongside their Muslim neighbours, just as they did for gen

Another life lost to a preventable crash in Poonch exposes the Valleys dangerous roads, weak enforcement, and official apathy Blood on our roads has become so routine that a fresh tragedy barely stirs the administration. On Tuesday morning, at Dhana Dohian Sathara in Poonch, a motorcycle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge. One man lost his life. Two others were critically injured and rushed to the District Hospital in Poonch. All three are from Islamabad, Poonch. Police have take

Anantnag, Shopian seizures expose the illegal mining nexus Nine seized vehicles, two FIRs and yet another official statement of commitment to act against illegal mining. The latest operation in Anantnag and Shopian yesterday, where police confiscated a JCB and eight tractors allegedly involved in illegal extraction from Sandran Nallah at Sadura and Rambiara Nallah in Shopian, reads, on paper, like a success story. But scratch the surface, and a harder question emerges: how long has this been go

In an era where the global marketplace strips products of their provenance, the GI tag functions as a vital sentinel for taking cultural artefacts to the masses HARDEEP KOUR BALI In the high altitude of the Trans Himalayas, where the landscape is defined by the stark geometry of mountains and air thin enough to sharpen the senses, a unique evolution is taking place. Ladakh, popularly known as the frontier of spiritual solitudes and trekking itineraries, is now establishing itself as a sovereig

India has taken on the build-out's costs without the capital structure that lets others walk away from them FUTURECRAFT | TECHNOLOGY & MARKETS On 12 June, SpaceX became a public company at a valuation of about $1.77 trillion. Its shares priced at $135 and closed the first day near $161, a jump of almost a fifth. By most measures, it is the largest stock market debut ever attempted. That same week, Indian security agencies quietly froze the final clearances that Starlink, the company's satellite

We have a generation that is moving so fast, it is running away from its own future QAMER ABBAS MIR We live in a world where almost everything has a fast-forward button. If you want food, it arrives at your doorstep in twenty minutes. If you want an answer to a complex question, an AI bot types it out in three seconds. If you are bored, you can swipe through ten different lives in less than a minute on mobile reels over a flawless 5G network. For a young person growing up today, this hyper-spee

The role of guidance, awareness, and adaptability in shaping informed futures In Kashmir, people place great value on building better futures. Education, skills, and personal growth remain important pathways to opportunity and progress. However, one question often receives less attention than it deserves: how do individuals connect their abilities, interests, and aspirations with the opportunities available to them? This is where career guidance becomes important. Career guidance is commonly as

Hiralal Chatta will be always remembered as a down-to-earth, tenacious leader of the Kashmiri Pandit community who proved himself a core nationalist and patriot FRAGRANCE OF IDEAS On a fateful day 17th June 2014, twelve years ago, we came to know about the tragic and untimely demise of Hiralal Chatta, the then President of All State Kashmiri Pandit Conference (ASKPC). He took over from the veteran & a great leader Pt. Amarnath Vaishnavi after his death in the year 2012. It was a natural choice

Srinagar, June 16: Postgraduate (PG), DNB and Diploma doctors in Jammu & Kashmir have launched a peaceful protest over the non-payment of salaries for the past six months, despite continuing to provide healthcare services across hospitals in the Union Territory. Among the affected institutions are District Hospital (DH) Pulwama and Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Shopian, where postgraduate, DNB and Diploma doctors have also not received their stipends for the last six months. The doctors said they