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Srinagar, Oct 15 : CPI(M) MLA Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami on Thursday flagged the shrinking of Anchar Lake and alleged that influential people had encroached upon land around water bodies, calling for urgent intervention to prevent further damage. Tarigami was speaking to reporters after visiting Anchar Lake along with members of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assemblys Committee on Environment. He said Anchar Lake had shrunk from 19.5 square kilometres to around 4.5 square kilometres, adding th

Srinagar, Oct 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the greatest need today is to ensure that innovations in medical science are not available only to physicians in large cities, but also reach doctors in villages. We must ensure that there is not even the slightest gap between urban and rural areas in access to facilities and available tools, the Lieutenant Governor said, as he congratulated Government Medical College, Srinagar for organising a conference on Advancing Internal M

Jammu, Oct 14: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on Wednesday stressed the need for stronger quality and safety standards in Jammu and Kashmir's power sector, particularly in hydropower generation, electricity distribution and emerging clean-energy technologies. The issue was discussed during a World Standards Day programme organised by the BIS Jammu and Kashmir Branch Office at Hotel Vivanta, Jammu, under the theme Shared Vision for a Better World SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy. Address

Srinagar, Oct 14: Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) on Wednesday ordered change in school timings in the Kashmir Division with effect from October 15, 2026. As per Order, the new timing for schools falling within Municipal limits of Srinagar has been fixed from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. For schools falling outside Municipal limits of Srinagar District and other areas of Kashmir Province, the timing will be from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. The order stated that the new timing shall apply to both

Bihar, October 14 : The bodies of children who lost their lives in a boat capsize incident in Bihar's Vaishali district were being taken for cremation on Wednesday, after at least 13 children aged 15 years or below died in the tragedy. The incident occurred at around 8:30 pm on Tuesday near Rampur Shyamchand village in the Raghopur Diara area, when an overcrowded boat carrying around 20 children capsized in the Ganga River. The children were travelling to attend a feast in a neighbouring village

India cannot afford to treat the possibility of foreign interference in its internal affairs as routine political sparring. As the country strengthens its strategic autonomy, expands its economic influence and enhances its global standing, attempts by external actors to exploit domestic divisions can't be dismissed and requires serious scrutiny. Recent statements by BJP national president Nitin Nabin against Rahul Gandhis INDI bloc and other political actors have renewed questions about the inte

New Delhi [India], October 13 : Indian Airlines, including IndiGo, Akasa Air and Air India, have suspended flights to and from various cities in Saudi Arabia until Saturday, in light of the ongoing tensions and recent attacks which have endangered the airspace. In a post on X, IndiGo, in its travel advisory, announced the cancellation of flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah until Saturday, citing the evolving situation in Saudi Arabia. The carrier advised customers to check fli

New Delhi , October 13: Despite being detained by the Delhi Police in their attempt to breach the Jantar Mantar site CJP activists have claimed victory and once again raised voice for the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. In a post on X, CJP's Saurav Das said, Jantar Mantar has been reclaimed. We have entered Jantar Mantar and now we are being detained. But this is a message to all of us young gen! We can do it! Gyanu, youre done bro! Ashutosh Ranka posted, Fortress Jantar Mantar has been breac

Veteran Bollywood actor Raza Murad, who has worked in over 500 films, first came to Kashmir in 1976 and has been returning ever since for shoots, for his honeymoon on a houseboat, and later with his daughter. In a candid conversation with Rising Kashmirs Idrees Bukhtiyar, he recalled the golden era of film shootings in Gulmarg, Yusmarg and Srinagar. He credited Shammi Kapoor's Junglee for putting Kashmir on Bollywood's map, questioned why people rush to Switzerland when Kashmir is far more beau

Srinagar, Oct 12: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has made adherence to the prescribed dress code mandatory for clerks attached to advocates, warning that violations will invite disciplinary action. In an order issued on Monday, the Registrar Judicial, Srinagar, expressed concern over clerks frequently entering the High Court premises in informal or casual clothing in disregard of the prescribed dress code. The order stated that such violations undermine institutional discipline and

Srinagar, Oct 12: Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Monday called for a united societal response to the growing challenge of drug abuse, asserting that protecting children and young people from narcotics was a collective responsibility that extended far beyond the police force. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function at Police Public School here, the DGP said the campaign against drugs was gaining momentum across Jammu and Kashmir under the leadership of Lieutenant G

Srinagar, Oct 12: Jammu and Kashmir aims to become the first Himalayan territory to have a Mountain Development Policy, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday, cautioning that the framework must not be developed in isolation. He flagged changing weather patterns, water shortages, the pressures of tourism on fragile destinations, plastic use and the need for environmental responsibility among citizens and the government alike. Speaking at the 13th Sustainable Mountain Development Summit at S

Children with special needs are often considered Gods gifted children. Many people believe that God entrusts these children to parents who have the patience, strength, and compassion to care for them and that raising a child with a disability is a test of faith and patience. However, the question is why must parents of children with disabilities fight the system to secure their childrens basic rights? In the Jammu Division, hundreds of children with special needs face significant difficulties in

Inflation is no longer an abstract economic term discussed in official statements or financial reports. It has become a daily reality for households across Jammu and Kashmir, where the price of food, fuel, medicines, education and transport continues to place an unbearable strain on family budgets. For ordinary people, rising prices are not measured in percentages but in fewer items in the shopping bag, smaller meals at home and difficult choices at the end of every month. The most painful aspec

Environmental protection is no longer a distant concern reserved for scientists, governments or environmental organisations. It is a matter that touches every household, every village and every city. The changing climate, shrinking green spaces, polluted water bodies and worsening air quality are clear warnings that nature is under pressure. The question before us is not whether the environment needs protection, but whether we are prepared to change the habits and policies that are damaging it.

In its August order on digital arrest scams, the Supreme Court recorded a figure that looks like good news. Complaints filed under that label on the national cybercrime portal fell from 1,23,672 in 2024 to 58,239 in 2025, and to 16,377 in the first half of 2026. Two months earlier, the same court heard that total cyber fraud in 2025 came to about Rs 22,495 crore, with complaints up 24 per cent to roughly 2.81 million. That is the Home Ministry data as reported from the 28 July hearing. The crime

Srinagar, Oct 12: Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) on Monday accorded an affectionate farewell to Shreya Singhal, outgoing Director Information, on her transfer as Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, acknowledging her valuable contributions, professional commitment and leadership during her tenure in the Department. The farewell gathering was attended by Director Information, Mamta Yadav; Joint Director Information (Hqr), Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Raina; Joint Director Information Kashmi

Srinagar, Oct 12: Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) on Monday accorded a farewell to its outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Faz Lul Haseeb, IAS, acknowledging his leadership and contributions to urban development and infrastructure in Srinagar. The farewell function was attended by Additional CEO Suhail Ul Islam, JKAS; Joint Commissioner Nuzhat Khurshid Qureshi, JKAS; the Chief Engineer, SSCL; General Managers of Finance, Planning and Urban Development (P&UD) and the Integrated Command and Contr

Jammu, Oct 12: Jammu and Kashmir BJP Chief Spokesperson and Senior Advocate Sunil Sethi on Monday urged the INDIA Alliance to prioritise national interest over political confrontation, stressing that democratic opposition must not compromise national security, institutional stability or public order. Sethi said every political party had the democratic right to oppose the government, question its policies and organise peaceful protests. However, he maintained that such opposition must be exercise

Jammu, Oct 12 : Four terrorists, including a top commander of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), were killed in a landmine explosion while attempting to infiltrate into Indian Territory near Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on Monday. Official sources told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the incident took place in the Krishna Ghati Sector where the group was attempting to cross into this side. Terrorists were killed after triggering a landmine, they said, adding, The incident foi

Handwara, October 12: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday caught a Senior Assistant posted at the Sub-Division Agriculture Office, Handwara, red-handed while allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000 for the release of a pending subsidy bill. The accused has been identified as Irshad Ahmad Peer , Senior Assistant at the Sub-Division Agriculture Office, Handwara. According to an official press note issued by the ACB, Police Station Baramulla received a writ

Srinagar, Oct 9: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast light rain across Jammu and Kashmir on October 10, with light snowfall likely over higher reaches, while thunder and gusty winds are expected at many places on October 13 and 14. According to the weather forecast issued by the MeT Centre Srinagar, the weather is likely to remain generally dry on October 9, with a brief spell of light rain possible at a few places towards late night. On October 10, generally cloudy conditions are ex

Srinagar, Oct 9: Senior Advocate Ashok Bhan was honoured by the International Law Centre for his professional excellence and contribution to the legal fraternity. I receive this honour from the International Law Centre with profound gratitude and humility. I accept it not as a personal distinction, but as a tribute to the legal fraternitythe quiet, steadfast force whose dedication keeps the pillars of our constitutional democracy standing. For more than four and a half decades, I have served thi

Srinagar : A delegation of the Kashmir Film & Television Association (KFTA) on Thursday called on Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference president Sajjad Lone and apprised him of the concerns and grievances of the indigenous film fraternity in Jammu and Kashmir. The delegation, led by KFTA chairman and Kashmir World Film Festival (KWFF) founder and director Mushtaaque Ali Ahmad Khan, included Zameer Ashai, Hussein Khan, Aarif Zeeshan, Manzoor Mir, Hassan Javaid, Afnan Ashai and other members of th

Ganderbal, Oct 9 : Two teenage boys from Srinagar, who went missing after losing their way in a forest area in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district while trekking, were rescued on Friday after an hours-long search operation, officials said. The boys, identified as Huzair and Minaan, had called the emergency helpline 112 for help after losing their bearings in the Rayil Gund forest in Kangan, they said. Following the distress call, teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Gund police

Srinagar, Oct 09 : Two boys from Srinagar reportedly went missing after losing their way while trekking in the forest area of Rayil Gund in Ganderbal district on Thursday, prompting a search operation by police and rescue teams, officials said. A top police official said that the boys, identified as Huzair and Minaan, contacted the emergency helpline Dial 112 seeking assistance after losing their way in the forest. Following the information, teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) un

New Delhi , October 9 : Delhi Police has warned against the proposed Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest on October 10, stating that Section 163 is in force in the national capital and any gathering would be considered illegal. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Shrishti Pandey said protests were not permitted at Jantar Mantar or any other location while the restrictions remained in force, warning that the police would take legal action against unauthorised gatherings. Section 163 is in effect

Bandipora, Oct 8: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Bandipora-1, SKUAST-Kashmir, in collaboration with the Department of Rakhs and Farms, Kashmir, organised the first training programme under the Central Sector Scheme on Development of Makhana at KVK Bandipora-1, Potushai. The programme aimed to sensitise farmers about the scope of Makhana cultivation and provide technical guidance on crop establishment, management, harvesting, processing and value addition under Kashmir conditions. Ajab Singh Ajeeb,

Srinagar Oct 8: The Department of Chemistry, University of Kashmir (KU), in collaboration with the Journal of Chemical Sciences, Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru on Thursday began a three-day lecture workshop on Recent Advances in Chemical Sciences at the Main Campus. The workshop is part of the outreach initiative of the editorial board of the Journal of Chemical Sciences and aims to provide students and young researchers with an opportunity to interact with leading experts and gain expos

Ganderbal, Oct 8: The District Administration Ganderbal on Thursday organised a district level programme at Conference Hall, Mini Secretariat Ganderbal, in connection with the National Launch of JOSH Teams (Joint Squad for Health Teams) and felicitation of TB Free Panchayats. The programme was held simultaneously with the national-level launch at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, inaugurated by the Minister for Health & Family Welfare, in collaboration with the Ministries of Labour & Employment, Yout

Srinagar, Oct 8: The ICAI - Jammu & Kashmir Branch of Northern India Regional Council (NIRC) on Thursday successfully organized an Industrial Visit for Chartered Accountancy students at JKMPCL Milk Plant, Srinagar. Chairman, J&K Branch of NIRC of ICAI, Amit Gupta, stated that such industrial visits are an integral part of the Branchs continuous efforts to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical exposure, thereby enabling CA students to better understand real-world business an

Ganderbal, Oct 8: To strengthen the fight against tuberculosis, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) launched its 100-Day TB Awareness & Elimination Campaign under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan 2026, bringing together academicians, healthcare experts and students for a sustained campaign towards a TB-Free India. The initiative is being jointly organised by the Health Centre, Directorate of Students Welfare (DSW), NSS and NCC and the campaign is spearheaded by Dr. Abid Ahmad Sofi, Medical Offi

Srinagar, Oct 8: NIT Srinagar organised a cyber security awareness session for students of the Department of Civil Engineering to sensitise them about safe, responsible and secure use of digital technologies. The session was conducted by Dr. Vivek, Assistant Professor, who discussed cyber hygiene, online safety, password security, phishing, social-engineering attacks, protection of personal data, safe use of social media and responsible use of digital platforms. Students were advised to remain

Srinagar, Oct 8: Islamia College of Science and Commerce Srinagar organised a special conversation on Kashmirs arts, crafts and heritage, bringing together young students and practitioners to discuss the significance of Srinagars recognition as a World Craft City. The programme, titled Mashq-e-Paaeez Naqsh-o-Nigar, was organised by the Design and Innovation Cell (DIC) of the college in collaboration with EdRAAK, an entrepreneurial initiative working in the field of arts, crafts and heritage in

Awantipora, Oct 8: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) has achieved another milestone in research excellence, with seven of its scientists featuring in the 2026 edition of the Worlds top 2 percent scientists database, compiled by researchers associated with Stanford University and Elsevier. The latest edition of the database, released on October 7, 2026, is based on standardized citation indicators derived from Scopus data and provides a composite measure of research impact

Srinagar, Oct 08: Veteran actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest in Goa, was far more than a cinematic icon for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. He was a man who stood shoulder to shoulder with soldiers in the Kargil war zone, spent nearly two months in the conflict area, and later adopted 48 Army Goodwill Schools across the region, including seven in Ladakh. His demise brings an end to a career spanning nearly five decades, b

Srinagar, Oct 08: Kashmir Valley has witnessed a 20 per cent rise in traffic challans, generating revenue worth crores, with authorities attributing the increase to greater use of technology, which has improved transparency and helped overcome manpower shortages. Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Traffic, Kashmir, Haseeb-ur-Rehman told Rising Kashmir that the technology-driven enforcement had become essential as it was not practically possible to deploy personnel at every road, junction and busy t

Srinagar, Oct 08: As the mountains of Dachigam echo with the calls of the endangered Hangul, Kashmirs iconic stag has been given a month of quiet to mate, breed and replenish one of the regions most fragile wildlife populations. The Department of Wildlife Protection has temporarily closed Dachigam National Park to visitors throughout October, coinciding with the annual rutting season of the Hangul, or Kashmir stag. The closure, effective from October 1 to October 31, is aimed at ensuring that hu

New Delhi, Oct 08: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday attended the 57th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, in New Delhi. The meeting was attended by Chief Ministers and Finance Ministers from across the country, along with senior officials of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. The Council held detailed deliberations on key GST-related issues, with discussions focused on strengthening the fiscal capacity of

Srinagar, Oct 08: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the expansion of railway infrastructure is driving a major boost in the tourism, horticulture, industrial and other economy sectors of Jammu and Kashmir. Today, J&K is moving forward with unprecedented confidence towards peace and prosperity, the LG said, as he interacted with a delegation of media representatives from Mumbai at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar. During the interactio

Srinagar, Oct 08: Kashmir's brief spell of summer-like October warmth gave way to a dramatic autumn storm on Thursday, as dark clouds swept across the Valley, unleashing hail, rain, lightning and gusty winds that battered Srinagar and other districts, damaging crops and orchards. Strong winds and rain also created difficult conditions on Dal Lake, where tourists were caught amid the deteriorating weather. SDRF personnel subsequently rescued tourists stranded on the lake amid strong winds and rai

Healthcare does not begin at the hospital gate. It begins much earlierwith awareness, informed choices and the ability to recognise danger before a manageable condition becomes a crisis. Yet health education remains one of the weakest links in Jammu and Kashmirs public health system. The region has expanded its network of hospitals, primary health centres and medical colleges. But infrastructure alone cannot produce a healthy population. A community that does not understand preventive care will

Srinagar, Oct 8: Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Wednesday extended greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and beyond on the occasion of the annual Urs of Hazrat Sheikh Noor-ud-din Noorani, Sheikh-ul-Alam (RA). In his message, Bukhari described Sheikh-ul-Alam as a revered Sufi saint, mystic, poet and Islamic scholar whose teachings emphasised love, harmony and peaceful coexistence. He said the revered shrine of Sheikh-ul-Alam at Charar-i-Sharief continues to serve as a

Srinagar, Oct 8: Member of Parliament from the AnantnagRajouri constituency, Mian Altaf Ahmad, has raised concerns over the long-pending non-electrification of Hill Kaka village in Surankote, Poonch district, and called for urgent steps to provide grid connectivity and basic power infrastructure to the remote border village. In a statement, Mian Altaf said residents of Hill Kaka continue to face hardships due to the lack of electricity despite various government schemes aimed at ensuring univers

Srinagar, Oct 08: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, on Thursday e-inaugurated and e-laid foundation stones for four projects under the Forest, Ecology & Environment Departments across Budhal, Thanamandi and Rajouri constituencies. The projects, funded under UT Capex and having a combined cost of 131.71 lakh, are aimed at promoting eco-tourism, providing recreational spaces to local communities and strengthening forest and wildlife protec

Khour, Oct 8: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee Working President and former Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand on Wednesday called on party workers to intensify the Congress campaign for electoral transparency and protection of democratic institutions. Addressing a meeting of Congress workers from the Akhnoor and Chhamb Assembly constituencies at Chak Malal, Tara Chand said questions raised by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the integrity of the electoral process had gained significa