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Tehran , August 17 : Iran's First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, has warned that external adversaries, specifically the United States and Israel, are shifting their strategy to economic warfare following recent military standoffs, according to Iranian media. Aref claimed the enemy is seeking to offset military setbacks by escalating economic pressure and exploiting domestic inflation to provoke social discontent. According to Iran's ISNA news agency, Aref made the remarks at a meeting of th

Kota, Aug 13: With the NEET-UG 2026 counselling process underway, a fresh wave of repeat candidates has begun arriving in Kota to prepare for next years medical entrance examination. ALLEN Career Institute has announced new Leader, Achiever and Alpha Achiever batches for NEET-UG 2027, with classes scheduled to begin from August 17. According to ALLEN Kota president Vinod Kumawat, the Leader batch will start on August 17, Achiever batches on August 18 and 25, and Alpha Achiever batches on August

Tehran [Iran], August 13 : A senior Iranian official on Thursday dismissed assertions by US President Donald Trump regarding American authority over the Strait of Hormuz, maintaining that the crucial maritime corridor remains firmly under Tehran's jurisdiction. Hossein Taeb, who leads the paramilitary Basij force under the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), delivered the response during a broadcast on Iranian state television. Today, you see that the Strait of Hormuz is under the manageme

New Delhi [India], August 13 : As India gears up for its 80th Independence Day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah hoisted the national flag at his residence in New Delhi on Thursday as part of the nationwide HarGharTiranga campaign. Amit Shah in a social media post on X urged every citizen to celebrate patriotism by hoisting the Tiranga at their homes. The Tiranga stands for the sacred pride we take in our nation and the might of our unity. Joined the #HarGharTiranga movement by hoisting our nationa

But the effect of her being on those around her was incalculably diffusive: for the growing good of the world is partly dependent on unhistoric acts; and that things are not so ill with you and me as they might have been, is half owing to the number who lived a hidden life faithfully, and rest in unvisited tombs. George Eliot, Middlemarch These were the lines floating in the sky of my mind when I met my school teachers. The morning of August 13 was unusual. I came back home with a school mem

Tehran , August 13 : Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Thursday hit back at US President Donald Trump's claim that Washington has otal control over the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the US of repeated intelligence failures and warning against what he described as a bigger miscalculation over the strategic waterway. In a post on X, Araghchi accused the US of repeatedly making miscalculations due to intelligence failures, citing the war with Iran as an example. He warned that Washingt

Colombia, August 13 : Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella on Wednesday (local time) invoked an economic emergency to enable exceptional measures for earthquake relief and reconstruction after the disaster left 265 people dead and 3,494 injured. Addressing the media, De La Espriella described the situation as a tragedy of great dimensions, noting that the government was preparing measures to support affected families and businesses while accelerating reconstruction. He said the governmen

New Delhi , August 13 : With New Delhi at the helm of the BRICS grouping this year, Chinese and Russian envoys to India reaffirmed their support for India's BRICS presidency at an event here in the national capital on Wednesday. The leaders attended the BRICS Ambassadors' Roundtable Discussion hosted by Vivekananda International Foundation. In a post on X, Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong said, Shared my views on the characteristic and development direction of BRICS cooperation with the fi

Srinagar, August 13: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast spells of rain and thundershowers at many places across Jammu and Kashmir over the coming days, with the possibility of brief intense and heavy showers in some districts. According to the latest forecast, a spell of rain or thundershower is expected at many places in J&K on August 13, with brief intense showers likely in a few districts during the afternoon hours. On August 14, many places in the Jammu Division are likely to re

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has received 46,090 claims under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, but only 6,020 titles had been distributed as of June 30, 2026, according to data presented in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Responding to a question raised by Anurag Sharma, Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Durgadas Uikey informed the House that the total claims received in Jammu and Kashmir comprised 33,233 individual claims and 1

Tehran , August 12 : Iran's newly appointed head of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Mohsen Rezaei warned that Tehran will not fully reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz until the United States meets all the conditions. In a message posted on X, Rezaei outlined Iran's position on the Persian Gulf shipping route and clarified the required conditions for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. IRAN's message is clear: the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until the U.S. ends the war and b

Srinagar, Aug 11: The stage is all set for the massive Tiranga Rally in Srinagar on Wednesday (August12, 2026), with the Traffic Police issuing an advisory for motorists and identifying three designated parking places. The rally will commence from the lawns of the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) and culminate at the Botanical Garden.As per officials, the rally is expected to be led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, with nearly 20,000 participants expected to takepart. Ac

Srinagar, Aug 11: Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari and National Conference chief spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq on Tuesday called for an end to what they described as unnecessary harassment and police summons of Kashmiri youth, urging the authorities to build greater trust with the younger generation. Bukhari, speaking to reporters after a workers convention at Wailoo Tangmarg, urged the authorities to allow young people to participate freely in August 15 celebrations and not subject

Anantnag, Aug 10: The arrangements for the upcoming Independence Day-2026 celebrations in district Anantnag were finalised today during a meeting of the concerned officers chaired by Deputy Commissioner (DC), Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat at Dak Bunglalow, Khanabal. At the outset, the participating departments informed the chair about the progress and status of execution of their assigned tasks for district, subdivision, Tehsil, block and Panchayat level events. It was given out that the preparation

Srinagar, Aug 10: As part of the ongoing Independence Day Celebrations-2026, the Cultural Unit Srinagar of Information Department organised a series of cultural and educational activities at Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School (GGHSS), Sonwar, and Govt. High School (GHS), Malik Sahib, Safa Kadal. The programmes featured Patriotic Singing Competitions, Symposia, Painting, Speech and Quiz Competitions, providing students with a vibrant platform to showcase their creative abilities, knowledge and

Awantipora, Aug 10: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), with the approval of the Vice Chancellor, has launched a Centralised Outreach and Community Engagement Programme, Rabt-u-Nisbat Building Meaningful Associations for a Sustainable Society. The initiative will be coordinated by the Dean Outreach Office. The programme seeks to bring the Universitys outreach and community engagement efforts under a common framework, enabling Schools, Departments, Centres, Offices and Cons

Srinagar, Aug 10: More than 100 tribal pulse farmers came together at the Dryland Agriculture Research Station (DARS), Rangreth, SKUAST-K, for a one-day Field Day-cum-Training and Input Distribution Programme, gaining expert guidance on climate-resilient pulse cultivation, improved production technologies and sustainable farm management practices. Organised by the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Pulses under the Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) activities of DARS Rangreth, the programme

Srinagar, Aug 10: The Centre has sharply reduced its allocation for elementary education in Jammu & Kashmir under the Samagra Shiksha scheme, with the provision falling to Rs 633.53 crore for 2026-27. The allocation represents a decline of nearly 38 per cent from Rs 1,017.75 crore sanctioned for2025-26.It is also significantly lower than the Rs 1,180.11 crore allocated in 2024-25 and Rs 1,234.55 crore in 2023-24. The figures were placed before the Lok Sabha by Union Education Minister Pralhad Jo

Chrar-I-Sharief, Aug 10: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, on Monday undertook an extensive tour of Wanpora, Qazipora Takiya Hayatpora and Sarie areas of the Chrar-i-Sharief constituency to take stock of ongoing developmental works. He interacted with the people to understand their development needs and concerns. During the visit, the Speaker visited different locations across the areas and reviewed the progress of developmental activities being undertaken ther

Srinagar, Aug 10: Apni Party Senior Vice President and former Cabinet Minister Ghulam Hassan Mir on Monday called for greater participation of youth in politics and decision-making, saying young people were key stakeholders in shaping the future of Jammu and Kashmir. Mir was speaking at a party event at its headquarters in Srinagar, organised to welcome a group of young people from Bemina who joined the Apni Party along with their teams. Among those who joined were Mohsin Saqib Wani, Akeed Musht

Srinagar, Aug 10: Two PhD scholars from the Faculty of Forestry at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) will represent the university at an international summer school in Tartu, Estonia, aimed at promoting research on climate change, biodiversity and sustainable land use. Sadaf Fayaz and Baria Beigh, PhD scholars from the Division of Natural Resource Management, Faculty of Forestry, will participate in the International Summer School titled ACT!

Srinagar, Aug 10: Srinagar: Taking serious note of waterlogging in Srinagar, the Committee on Government Assurances of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has directed the Housing and Urban Development Department (HUDD) to furnish detailed Action Taken Reports (ATRs) and submit a time-bound action plan to address drainage issues before the onset of the next rainy season. The committee issued the directions during a meeting held at the Assembly Complex to review the functioning of the Publ

Srinagar, August 10, 2026:In continuation of its sustained drive against drug trafficking and narcotic-related activities, Srinagar Police has attached an immovable property in District Budgam, worth approximately *4 Crores*, belonging to a notorious drug peddler under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Police Station Khanyar attached the property of *Fayaz Ahmad Dar S/o Ghulam Hussain Dar R/o Ichgam, Budgam*, in connection with FIR No. 04/2026 und

Srinagar, August 10: The Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party has appointed former MLA Haji Mohammad Syed Akhoon as its State Vice President with immediate effect. The appointment was announced by Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari through an order issued by the party on Monday. According to the order, the appointment of Akhoon was approved by the party president and will take effect immediately. The order was issued by Apni Party General Secretary Rafi Ahmad Mir from the party's Srinagar

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 10:- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, Monday convened a comprehensive meeting of all executing agencies and line departments here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex to review the progress of works taken up under the District Capex Budget 2026-27. The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Rifat Aftab Qureshi, Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Chief Education Officer, Ghulam Mohi-Ud Din, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat

Srinagar, Aug 10 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said athletes cannot be expected to win medals at national and international events without proper sporting infrastructure, stressing the need to provide them with quality facilities, training and financial support. Addressing an event here, Omar Abdullah according to the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), said Jammu and Kashmir still lags behind in sporting infrastructure and needs to improve considerably. The righ

Community Health Centre (CHC) Hajin has confirmed two cases of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) in North Kashmir's Sonawari area this year, both involving women. Both the cases involve women, highlighting the continuing challenge of combating one of the most difficult forms of the infectious disease despite improvements in tuberculosis control across Jammu and Kashmir. Drug-resistant tuberculosis develops when the bacteria causing TB is resistant to medicines that are normally used to treat t

Srinagar, Aug 7 : The BJP District Unit Anantnag has suspended nine office bearers and removed them from all party posts with immediate effect for allegedly organizing and participating in an unauthorized Tiranga rally in the district. In an office order issued, District President Rakesh Koul said the rally was held at Housing Colony Khanabal on August 5 without the permission of the District Unit or the District Administration. The order stated that the party has also taken serious note of obje

Srinagar, Aug 07 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday slammed the People's Democratic Party (PDP), alleging a fixed match between the party and agencies, and said PDP leader Iltija Mufti was not a five-year-old child who would bite someone. Speaking to reporters in Jammu, Omar Abdullah, according to the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), said that whenever the PDP's image or credibility takes a hit, agencies come to its rescue. The party is a creation of agencies. It did not evolve on

Mumbai, Aug 06: The Ice Hockey Association of India conducted its elections on August 2, 2026, at Hotel Vits Sharanam, Thane, Mumbai, with stakeholders from across the country participating in the democratic exercise held in accordance with Sports Code Act and the rules and regulations of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). The Association, in a statement issued here, said the elections were conducted under the Chairmanship of Justice Prakash Naik (Retd. High Court Judge) as Returning Officer

Srinagar, Aug 6: The Departments of Paediatrics and Community Medicine at Kashmir Medical College and Hospital (KMCH), Sempora, Srinagar, on Thursday observed World Breastfeeding Week by organising an awareness programme to promote breastfeeding and educate mothers on its vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of both infants and mothers. The event was attended by Managing Director KMCH, Tausif Ahmad; Executive Director Insha Qazi; Principal Prof. (Dr.) Nazir Ahmad Khan; Medical Super

Srinagar, Aug 6: Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Housing and Urban Development Department, Mandeep Kaur on Thursday reviewed the progress of the under-construction Modern Abattoir at Allochi Bagh during an inspection aimed at assessing the pace and quality of the ongoing works and ensuring the projects timely completion. The Commissioner/Secretary was accompanied by Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Social Welfare Department, Sarmad Hafeez, Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Cor

Srinagar, Aug 6: In a major initiative to promote quality assurance and internationally accepted laboratory standards, the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Thursday organised a one-day awareness workshop on NABL Accreditation and its Benefits under the NABL Gunvatta Yatra, in collaboration with the Quality Council of India (QCI). The programme was aimed at equipping Heads of Departments, laboratory in-charges, faculty members and technical staff with a comprehensive understand

Srinagar, Aug 06: The health of Jammu and Kashmir's rivers has come under increasing strain, with the latest official assessment revealing that 22 out of 52 monitored locations across 13 rivers failed to meet the prescribed water quality criteria during 2022 and 2023, raising serious concerns over pollution in the region's freshwater ecosystems. Surprisingly, Kashmirs lifelinethe Jhelumstandschokedunder thepollution,as perthe official report accessed by Rising Kashmir. The report titled Polluted

Srinagar, Aug 06: Twelve operational communication satellites currently provide communication capacity for telecom and broadband services in Jammu and Kashmir, while the government has outlined a range of ISRO-supported space technology applications being used for disaster management, water resources, environmental monitoring, urban planning and agriculture in the Union Territory. The information was shared in response to an unstarred question by MP Ghulam Ali on ISRO-supported space technology

Srinagar, Aug 06: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a significant improvement in its Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB), which has increased from 936 in 2014-15 to 957 in 2025-26 (provisional), the Union Government informed the Rajya Sabha, attributing the progress to the expansion of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme. Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur, replying to a question raised by Rajya Sabha member Sat Paul Sharma, said the BBBP scheme has been instrumental in add

Srinagar, Aug 06: The mountains of Jammu and Kashmir are sending an unmistakable warning. What was once regarded as a rare weather phenomenon has rapidly evolved into one of the region's most pressing climate concerns, with official data revealing a staggering 40-fold increase in cloudburst incidents in just four years. From a single cloudburst in 2022, the number has climbed to 40 incidents by August 6, exposing thegrowing vulnerability of the fragile Himalayan ecosystemto climate change and ex

World Breastfeeding Week arrives with renewed urgency, reminding governments, people at large and families that the act of breastfeeding remains one of the most effective, low-cost and life-saving interventions for child survival and maternal health. Yet, despite decades of awareness campaigns, many mothers continue to face avoidable barriers from inadequate maternity support and workplace discrimination to social stigma and lack of proper counselling. Observed every year from August 1 to 7, th

The making of a developed nation is not defined by technology alone. It is shaped by the ability to transform enduring strengths into engines of future growth. As India advances towards Viksit Bharat 2047, we are investing in frontier technologies, strengthening manufacturing and building globally competitive industries. Yet one of our greatest strengths has been with us all along - our handloom tradition. On 7 August, as India marks the 12th National Handloom Day, it is time to view handloom as

From prognosis to diagnosis, from safe delivery to critical brain & cardiac bypass surgery, from simple fracture to complex knee implantation, advancements in MedTech industry across the world has supported the medical fraternity to save lives and better the conditions of living. In India, the land of Susruta, Med Tech is considered a strategic sector and the Government of India is invested in its growth. Driven by policy backing, cost advantages and capital inflows the sector is currently valu

Learned helplessness is one of those ideas that feels simple at first and then becomes uncomfortably familiar the more you think about it. It describes a state in which people, after repeated failure, disappointment, or lack of control, stop trying even when circumstances change. They do not give up because they are weak. They give up because experience has taught them that effort will not matter. That is what makes learned helplessness so dangerous: it does not just hurt confidence; it slowly r

POWER OF READING Every age is shaped by the way people learn. Today, information moves faster than ever before. A question can be answered within seconds, artificial intelligence can summarise books in moments, and information is more accessible than at any other time in history. Even so, one habit that has shaped learning for centuries is becoming less common: deep reading. This shift matters everywhere, but it carries special importance for Kashmir, where education has long been linked with le

Baramulla, Aug 6: The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday organised a workers convention for the Baramulla Assembly constituency at Dak Bungalow, Baramulla, with senior party leaders calling for strengthening the organisation at the grassroots level. The convention was addressed by BJP J&K General Secretary (Organisation) Ashok Koul and General Secretary Mohammad Anwar Khan. Addressing party workers, Koul emphasised the importance of cadre in expanding the part

Budgam, Aug. 6: In a significant step towards enhancing emergency preparedness in educational institutions, the Private Schools Association Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK) has launched a Basic Life Support (BLS) training programme for school drivers and helpers across the Union Territory. The initiative began with a pilot programme in Budgam district. The training programme was organised by PSAJK in collaboration with the Civil Defence and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), with participants re

Srinagar, Aug 6: Chairman Committee on Environment J&K Legislative Assembly, M Y Tarigami, on Thursday chaired a detailed review meeting of the Geology and Mining Department and called for zero tolerance against illegal mining across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by the Committee members including MLAs Professor Gharu Ram, Dr. Baldev Raj Sharma, Daleep Singh, Showkat Hussain Ganie, Javaid Ahmad Mirchal, Dr. Sajjad Shafi, Salman Sagar, Javaid Riyaz (Bedar) and Dr. Rameshwar Singh. T

Srinagar, Aug 6: The Office of the Chief Principal Census Officer for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on Thursday announced that the second phase of the Census 2026Population Enumerationwill commence from September 1 in snow-bound areas, following the successful completion of the first phase of House Listing and Housing Census on June 30. Addressing a press conference, Chief Principal Census Officer and Director of Census Operations for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Amit Sharma, said the first phase, w

Ganderbal, Aug 6: The annual watermelon harvest has begun across Batwina, Ahan and adjoining villages in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district, bringing the region's famous striped watermelons to markets. However, despite the fields yielding the popular seasonal fruit, growers say falling prices, erratic weather and inadequate marketing facilities have made cultivation increasingly difficult, leaving many farmers struggling to recover their investments. Known as Kashmir's Watermelon Belt, the Bat