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Kathmandu [Nepal], August 28 : The death toll from Nepal's devastating flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River area of Rasuwa has risen to 538 while 977 people are still missing, according to an update from Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). The figures, as of 3 PM (local time) on Friday, show a grim picture of the scale of the disaster as authorities continue search, rescue and relief operations across the affected areas following the catastrophic flooding o

Trishuli, August 28 : An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hit Sichuan in China on Friday, prompting another flood alert in Nepal. The Trishuli area of Nepal is being evacuated again as a heavy flow of water from above has threatened to raise the river's water level, Nepal Police stated. The earthquake jolted Longchang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre, CGTN reported. Issuing an alert, Nepal Police said that a dam on the Tibet side has burst ag

Srinagar, Aug 26: National Conference General Secretary Haji Ali Mohammad Sagar on Wednesday cautioned political parties and self-styled leaders against attempting to rewrite their political record through what he termed political theatrics and crocodile tears, saying the people of Jammu and Kashmir were aware of those who had allegedly betrayed their trust and compromised their interests. Addressing a meeting at the NC headquarters, Nawa-e-Subha, Sagar said the people of Jammu and Kashmir had m

Kupwara, Aug 26: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Wednesday accused the Jammu and Kashmir government of failing to address pressing issues confronting the people, including unemployment, drug abuse and lack of basic amenities. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of an extraordinary party meeting in Kupwara, Bukhari said the government appeared to be least concerned about the genuine concerns of the people. This government has failed to address the grave challenges confronti

EXCERPTS RK: JK Bank Diary has completed 25 years and more than 1,300 episodes. What, in your view, explains its unusual longevity when most institutional radio programmes do not survive this long? Abid: I believe its longevity lies primarily in its ability to remain connected with the people while serving the communication needs of the Bank. Institutional programmes often become repetitive because they treat communication as publicity. JK Bank Diary , at its best, treated it as a conversation w

Artificial intelligence is fast becoming part of childhood. It is in the apps children use, the homework they complete, the videos they watch and the tools they turn to for answers. For the next generation, AI will not be an optional technology sitting at the edge of life. It will be part of the environment in which they learn, play, communicate and eventually work. That makes the conversation around children and AI far more important than a passing debate about gadgets or trends. The promise is

Kashmir has always been known for more than its scenery. Beyond the mountains, rivers and orchards lies another inheritance: the patience of its artisans. In a world moving too quickly for texture, detail and devotion, Kashmirs craft tradition reminds us that beauty can still be made slowly, carefully and with purpose. From papier-mch and kani shawls to wood carving, carpet weaving and copperware, the Valleys craftsmanship is not merely decorative. It is cultural memory shaped into form. Every m

Looking back at a photograph from May 1998 brings me straight to the Rajasthan Institute of Public Administration (RIPA)formerly known as the Officers Training College (OTC) in Jaipur. With its sprawling campus and fine accommodation, it closely mirrored our own IMPA back home in Jammu & Kashmir. Our delegation had gathered for specialised training in satellite imagery for land records and modern surveying, transitioning away from traditional manual mapping. We were also trained in Disaster Mana

FUTURECRAFT For most of last year the Reserve Bank ran what was effectively a national literacy campaign built around a single sentence. If the address does not end in .bank.in, it is not your bank. A circular dated 22 April 2025 gave every commercial and cooperative bank until 31 October to migrate, with IDRBT named as the only registrar. The thinking was sound: take the address bar, which people already squint at, and make it carry proof. Then last week Reuters reported that the Indian Cyber

Kangan, Aug 25: BJP General Secretary (Organization), J&K, Ashok Koul, on Tuesday chaired a Constituency Review Meeting of the Rajpora Assembly Constituency at Kangan in Pulwama district, calling for intensified grassroots activities and stronger booth-level organisation. The meeting was attended by the constituency team, Booth Presidents, Shakti Kendra teams and senior party functionaries. Addressing the gathering, Koul said a strong booth-level organisation remains the foundation of the BJPs p

Srinagar, Aug 25: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday extended warm greetings to people on the auspicious occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW). In his message, Dr Farooq Abdullah said the occasion provides an opportunity to reflect on the timeless message and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and the values he embodied. He said the life of the Holy Prophet (SAW) remained a beacon of mercy, compassion

Poonch, Aug 25: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Tuesday visited the revered Sain Miran Ziyarat near the Line of Control in Poonch and paid obeisance at the historic shrine. During his visit, Choudhary said he had earlier visited Budha Amarnath Chattani and Nangali Sahib Gurudwara before proceeding to Sain Miran Shrine, underscoring the regions diverse spiritual traditions. Describing Poonch as a true reflection of Mini India, the Deputy Chief Minister highlighted it

Jammu, Aug 25: J&K BJP Spokesperson Dr. Abhijeet Singh Jasrotia on Tuesday accused the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government of betraying the people of Jammu and Kashmir by increasing electricity tariffs instead of fulfilling its election promise of providing 200 units of free power. Addressing a press conference at the J&K BJP headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, along with J&K BJP Media Incharge Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, Jasrotia said the tariff hike would put an additional burden on th

Pulwama:Aug 25: Minister Javaid Rana on Tuesday called for strict implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, in Jammu and Kashmir and questioned the Centres delay in restoring statehood to the Union Territory. Rana was addressing a tribal convention on the implementation of the FRA at Sangerwani village in south Kashmirs Pulwama district. Rana said the Forest Rights Act was enacted by the Parliament of India and expressed concern over what he described as the legislation being taken li

Srinagar, August 25: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, accompanied by several senior party colleagues, on Tuesday paid obeisance at Asar-e-Sharif Hazratbal in Srinagar on the occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW), where Shab-e-Milad is being observed tonight. Bukhari and the accompanying party leaders offered Asr and Maghrib prayers at the revered shrine and prayed for peace, prosperity and stability in Jammu and Kashmir. In his message on the auspicious occasion, Bukhari extende

Srinagar, Aug 25: Senior political leader, former Union Minister and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday extended greetings to the people of the country, particularly those in Jammu and Kashmir, on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi (). In his message, Azad said the birth of Prophet Muhammad () brought a message of mercy and blessings for humanity and his teachings continued to guide people towards peace, love, justice, tolerance and brotherhood. On this blessed day, a

Srinagar, August 25: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K Nalin Prabhat, IPS, chaired a high-level security review meeting at Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir to assess and strengthen security arrangements for the upcoming Eid Milad-un-Nabi (), Raksha Bandhan and other major events across Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting reviewed security deployment, crowd management, surveillance, traffic regulation and emergency response mechanisms, with senior police officers directed to ensure heightened vigila

Tangmarg, Aug 25 : Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Tuesday said he would respond in the coming days to National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah's call for his resignation, while maintaining that he holds the veteran leader in high regard. Speaking with reporters, Ruhullah, according to the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), said it is not possible that Farooq Abdullah asks him for something and he doesn't give it to him. It is not possible that I send him back empty-handed. R

Shopian, Aug 24: Dismissing recent threat letters targeting Kashmiri Pandits, BJP General Secretary (Organisation) Ashok Koul on Monday asserted that the community and the party remain unfazed by such intimidation tactics. Such threats will continue, but we are not concerned by them. Personally, I receive threats every 15 days, and there is nothing to fear. We completely reject and oppose them, Koul told Rising Kashmir on the sidelines of his visit to Shopian. Referring to the latest threat lett

Srinagar, Aug 18: Senior Congress leaders visited the residence of Srinagar DCC President Dr Audil Farooq Mir to enquire about his health and convey their prayers and wishes for his speedy recovery. Dr Mir had not been keeping well for the past few days. Despite this, he had been actively propagating the Congress ideology and manifesto and mobilising party cadre across Srinagar district, remaining engaged with organisational activities and party workers. Dr Syed Naseer Hussain, AICC General Secr

Tehran [Iran], August 18 : Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Tuesday said that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to maritime traffic until all Iranian conditions set forth in the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the US are fully met, tying the reopening directly to the complete removal of foreign sanctions and military operations. Until America's commitments in the memorandum of understanding--including lifting the blockade, releasing frozen asset

Srinagar, Aug 17:- Minister for Health & Medical Education, School Education, Higher Education and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the action taken and progress achieved on decisions taken during earlier review meetings, with particular focus on major infrastructure and development projects being implemented by the Health, Education and Social Welfare departments across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary Education,

Jammu, Aug 17: BJP MPs and MLAs on Monday staged a protest in Jammu against the National Conference-led Jammu and Kashmir government, accusing it of failing to deliver on its election promises and address public concerns. The BJP leaders criticised the government over issues related to governance, development, administration and public welfare. Speaking to reporters at the protest site, Rajya Sabha MP Engineer Ghulam Ali Khatana said the Centre remained committed to restoring statehood to Jammu

Srinagar, Aug 17: Zero Miles Grill and Cafe founder Jibran Khan on Monday chose to skip the eighth anniversary celebrations of his popular food chain and instead used the occasion to push for a single-window licensing system for food business operators in the Valley during a crucial review meeting with the FSSAI chief. The meeting, chaired by FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani, IAS, at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), saw Khan walk in with a presentation folder rather than a cele

SRINAGAR , August 17 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday felicitated international mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Owais Yaqoob and presented him with a cash award of Rs 1 lakh in recognition of his achievements on the international stage. Yaqoob, a native of Murran village in Pulwama, recently secured a notable victory over Delyan Georgiev at BRAVE Combat Federation 107. Georgiev is a training and sparring partner of UFC champion Ilia Topuria. The victory has further rai

Indonesia, August 17 : A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Indonesia's Flores region early Monday, as the death toll from a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that hit eastern Indonesia days earlier rose to 54, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) and Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). The latest earthquake occurred at a depth of around 10 kilometres, with its epicentre initially located at 8.57 degrees south latitude and 121.55 degrees east longitude,

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

Rajouri , August 16 : The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has intensified landslide clearance operations on National Highway 144 (NH-144) in the Rajouri-Poonch sector following heavy rainfall and flash floods that affected several parts of the region. Several stretches of the highway were hit by landslides and falling boulders following the recent adverse weather conditions, disrupting road connectivity and posing challenges to traffic movement. BRO teams have been working on a war footing, depl

Srinagar, Aug 14: National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday paid tributes to renowned Islamic scholar and spiritual leader Mian Bashir Ahmad Larvi on his fifth death anniversary. Mian Bashir Ahmad Larvi, who served as Sajjada Nashin and Mutawalli of Baba Nagri Wangath, was remembered for his religious, social and political contributions. In a statement, Farooq and Omar said Mian Bashir and his forefathers played an important

Srinagar, Aug 14 :- The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah has extended warm greetings to the people of India, particularly the people of Jammu and Kashmir, on the occasion of 80th Independence Day. In his message, Dr Farooq said Independence Day is an occasion to remember the sacrifices made for the countrys freedom and to reaffirm the nations commitment to democracy, secularism, constitutional values and federalism. He said the day should inspire collective reso

Srinagar, Aug 14:- The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Chief Spokesperson and MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq Friday paid obeisance at the historic Asar-e-Sharif Dargah Hazratbal Shrine and reviewed the arrangements being put in place for the auspicious observances of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW). He was accompanied by officers from various concerned departments and partys local unit functionaries on the occasion. In a statement, the party said Sadiq took stock of the arrangements for the large numb

Indias investment landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade. What was once considered a complex activity reserved for experienced investors has now become accessible to millions through smartphones. The rise of the share market trading app has played a major role in this shift, making investing more convenient, affordable, and engaging for people across different age groups and income levels. The Rise of Mobile-First Investing Historically, investing in the stoc

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 14: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended the solemn observance of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day at Tagore Hall, Srinagar. The event was marked by collective remembrance and a reaffirmation of national unity. In his address on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor paid heartfelt tribute to all those citizens who endured unimaginable suffering during the partition of 1947 and whose sacrifices continue to inspire generations. The Lieutenant Governor emphasized th

Bandipora, Aug 14 (KNO): The body of a 31-year-old man who had gone missing was retrieved from Nalla Madhumati in north Kashmirs Bandipora district on Friday, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the body of the missing man was recovered six days after intensive search operations conducted by the SDRF, police and local volunteers. The deceased was identified as Showkat Ahmad Gujjar (31), son of Mohammad Gulab Gujjar, a resident of Yali Bonakoot. Pol

Baramulla, August 14 : Baramulla Police, in collaboration with the District Administration, organised a Mega Tiranga Rally across Baramulla town on Friday as part of the Independence Day celebrations. The rally began from Dak Bungalow and culminated at Prof. Showkat Ali Stadium, Government Degree College Baramulla. Police personnel, civil administration officials, students, government employees and citizens from different sections of society participated in the event. The rally was led by the De

Udhampur , August 14: Students, particularly young girls, participated in a Tiranga Rally in the Udhampur district ahead of India's 80th Independence Day on August 15. The rally was jointly organised by Ruqiya Public School and Madrassa Jamia Ruqiya Lil Banat. Students and residents participated in the event and carried the national flag as they paid tribute to the sacrifices made during India's freedom struggle. Rizwana, a student of the Udhampur madrasa, appealed to people across the country t