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Srinagar, Oct 4: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K on Sunday has filed two separate chargesheets against a Kupwara-based man in connection with cases involving alleged cheating, impersonation, forgery and fraudulent collection of money from job aspirants. According to a statement issued by the EOW Kashmir, the chargesheets were filed before the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Srinagar, against Abdul Majeed Mir , son of Abdul Rahim Mir, a resident of K

Anantnag, Oct 3: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Anantnag, Vikas Ahlawat, on Saturday chaired a meeting of District Road Safety Committee to review the status of road safety measures being implemented across the district and assess the progress made by various concerned agencies towards reducing road accidents. The meeting also reviewed the status of compensation and relief being provided to road accident victims and their families, besides deliberating upon preventive and e

Srinagar, Oct 3: The Postgraduate Department of Medicine, Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar organized a condolence meeting in Department Seminar Room to pay rich tributes to Prof. (Dr.) Mohammad Yousuf Bhat former Professor and Head Department of Medicine GMC Srinagar. His demise has left a profound sense of loss among colleagues, students and the medical fraternity. Prof Bhat had a long association with GMC Srinagar, he joined GMC Srinagar in 1960 as undergraduate medical student and t

Srinagar, Oct 3: The Department of Students Welfare (DSW), University of Kashmir, organised a series of programmes to commemorate Gandhi Jayanti 2026, celebrating the life, ideals and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi through art, creativity, dialogue and social responsibility. The programme was presided over by Vice Chancellor, University of Kashmir, Prof. Nilofer Khan, as the Chief Guest, while Registrar Prof. Naseer Iqbal and Controller of Examinations Prof. Majid Zaman Baba were the Guests of Honour

Srinagar, Oct 3: Kashmir Medical College and Hospital (KMCH), Sempora, on Saturday observed World Rabies Day with an awareness and academic programme organised by its Department of Community Medicine, highlighting the importance of timely prevention, vaccination and treatment of rabies. The programme was held under the supervision and guidance of Managing Director KMCH, Tausif Ahmad, and Executive Director, Insha Qazi. Principal, KMC, Prof. Nazir Ahmad Khan, Medical Superintendent Dr Syed Mubas

Srinagar, Oct 3: The Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, in association with Dhaatu MitraThe Metallurgy Club, organised an expert talk on Advanced Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Structural Applications. The session was delivered by Dr. R. T. Durai Prabhakaran, Professor and Dean (Research & Consultancy), IIT Jammu, who has dual affiliation with the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Materials & Metallurgic

Srinagar, Oct 3: Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority on Saturday visited Palaash (Children Home for Boys) and Pareesha (Children Home for Girls) at Nishat, here to take stock of the facilities being provided to the children in these Homes. On his arrival at Pareesha, Justice Sanjeev Kumar was accorded warm welcome by the District Child Protection officer Srinagar, CWC Srinagar Chairperson, Superintendent, Pareesha and s

Srinagar, Oct 3: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) will host the 60th Annual Diamond Jubilee Convention of the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), alongside an international symposium on Smart Farming and Gen-Z Agriculture, from October 5 to 7, 2026, at its Shalimar campus. Jointly organised by SKUAST-K and ISAE, New Delhi, the three-day international event will focus on the convention theme, Women-Led Engineering Innovations in

Srinagar, Oct 03: Jammu & Kashmir Bank has set an ambitious long-term roadmap to build a stronger, more resilient and future-ready institution, targeting a Rs 5 lakh crore business milestone and net profit of more than Rs 5,000 crore by financial year 2029-30. The targets form the centrepiece of the banks business strategy outlined in its Integrated Annual Report 2025-26, which was released during the Annual General Meeting of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited on September 22. The bank has also set

Srinagar, Oct 03: Ahead of the seasonal arrival of migratory birds in Valleys wetlands, the Jammu and Kashmir Wildlife Protection Department has advised birdwatchers, wildlife photographers and visitors against sharing exact locations, GPS coordinates or other identifiable details of bird congregations on social media. The advisory was issued by the Office of the Range Officer, Lakes Range Hokersar, Wetlands Division, Srinagar, in view of the expected arrival of large numbers of migratory birds

Srinagar, Oct 03: The Government of India (GoI) is planning to take up new hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir, with discussions currently underway on the proposed Sawalkote project, Secretary, Union Ministry of Power, Pankaj Agarwal, said on Saturday. Talking to reporters here, Agarwal said the work was already progressing on major hydropower projects in J&K, including Rattle, Pakal Dul, Kiru and Kwar, while the Centre was also looking at taking up additional projects in the Union Territor

Srinagar, Oct 03: Kashmir Valley has recorded a sharp decline in both road accidents and fatalities in 2026, with mishaps falling by 27.7 per cent and deaths by 35.26 per cent till September 30 compared to the same period last year. According to official details available with Rising Kashmir, the Valley recorded 1,495 accidents till September 30, 2026, compared to 2,067 in the corresponding period of 2025. In 2025, of the total 2,067 accidents, 312 people lost their lives, while 482 people susta

First Time in Kashmir: SKUAST-K Demonstrates Mechanised Direct-Seeded Rice at Khudwani Khudwani (Kulgam), Oct 03: For the first time in the Valley, rice has been sown by machine straight into the main field, skipping the nursery, the puddling and the transplanting that have defined paddy cultivation in Kashmir for generations. At the Mountain Research Centre for Field Crops (MRCFC), SKUAST-Kashmir, in Khudwani, scientists this season demonstrated mechanised Direct-Seeded Rice (DSR) over one hect

Srinagar, Oct 03: Srinagars rapid urban expansion over the past two decades has been accompanied by rising surface temperatures, declining vegetation cover and deteriorating air quality, highlighting the growing environmental cost of the citys transformation, a new study published in GeoJournal has found. The study, Quantifying the environmental impacts of urban expansion in Srinagar City, Jammu & Kashmir, India through remote sensing and geostatistical analysis, examines environmental changes i

We live in an age of extraordinary access to information. A question that once required a visit to a library can now be answered within seconds. A book can be downloaded instantly, a lecture can be watched from anywhere, and a news story can reach millions of people within minutes. Yet, despite having more information than any previous generation, we appear to be facing a curious problem: we are finding it increasingly difficult to give our complete attention to anything. The modern person is su

For centuries, literature has been understood as one of the most intimate expressions of human consciousness. A poem emerged from memory, imagination or grief; a story grew out of observation and experience; a novel carried within it the accumulated impressions of a particular mind. Even when writers borrowed from tradition, imitated earlier forms or drew upon collective myths, literature remained closely associated with the human act of creating meaning. The writer was not merely arranging word

A marriage is meant to unite two families, mark the beginning of a new chapter and create memories that endure. Yet, in Kashmir, weddings are increasingly becoming occasions of competitive display. What should be a dignified social ceremony is often turned into an expensive spectacle, measured by the number of guests, the scale of the feast, the decoration of the venue, the value of the clothes and jewellery, and the size of the dowry. The problem is not celebration itself. Families have every r

Srinagar, Oct 3: The Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) has urged the Jammu and Kashmir government to fill 18,601 vacant teaching and academic posts, saying prolonged vacancies could affect the quality of education. AIP chief spokesperson Inam Un Nabi said the vacancies included 10,268 Teacher, 5,278 Master, 2,154 Lecturer, 633 Headmaster and 268 Principal posts, according to figures placed by the government before the Legislative Assembly. He said the vacancies should be treated as an educational priori

Long after I left Kashmir, the mountains refused to leave me. Some remained in memory. Others, in my blood. I was born in Srinagar and spent many years in the foothills around Gulmarg, at elevations approaching 7,000 feet. Mountains were not something we travelled to see. They were simply therebeyond the orchards, above the houses, sometimes sharply drawn against a clear sky and sometimes disappearing into clouds. In winter, snow redrew them overnight. On certain mornings, the higher ridges caug

A Sokhan Doos is a master of the imaginary world. He is a person who creates grand castles in the air, thrives on effortless banter, and practices the fine art of non-action with remarkable charm. He spends his days daydreaming, gossiping, and celebrating hypothetical victoriesall without doing a single stroke of physical work. While the rest of the world hustles to make a living, the Sokhan Doos lives happily in a world built entirely out of words. The Sacred Shrine of Idle Talk If you grew up

Chhamb, Oct 3: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, IT, Youth Services and Sports, and Science and Technology Satish Sharma on Saturday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development works worth more than Rs 3 crore in the Chhamb Assembly constituency. The works, spread across several villages and habitations, include roads, culverts, drainage and protection works, community infrastructure and educational facilities. At Kodewala Camp, the Minister laid the foundation s

Budgam, Sep 3: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker and Charar-i-Sharief MLA Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday reviewed arrangements for the annual Urs of Hazrat Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (RA), scheduled to begin on October 7. Chairing a meeting, Rather directed departments to ensure adequate civic facilities and a smooth and safe experience for devotees expected to visit the shrine. He called for uninterrupted water and power supply, adequate medical teams, ambulances and essential medi

Jammu, Oct 3: Congress, National Conference (NC), PDP and NPPI leaders on Saturday announced a joint Save Democracy march in Jammu on October 7 as part of the INDIA blocs nationwide campaign. The announcement was made at a joint press conference at PCC headquarters in Jammu following a meeting of senior leaders of the alliance parties to finalise the schedule of protests. The parties said similar marches would be held in different districts between October 4 and 8 as part of their Vote BachaoDes

Anantnag, Oct 03: Minister for Social Welfare, Education, Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today visited Nanil in Anantnag and inaugurated four newly constructed buildings of the Social Welfare Department dedicated to an Old Age Home and PLASH and PAREESH facilities. On the occasion, Director Social Welfare Mohammad Akbar Khan briefed the Minister about the infrastructure created at the site. He informed that the four buildings have been constructed at an estimated cost of 11.27 crore.

Srinagar, Oct 3: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President Showkat Mir on Saturday said the elected government was working to address public grievances and improve public services. Interacting with public delegations, party functionaries and workers at the party headquarters, Mir said the government was committed to transparent governance and a development-oriented agenda. He said efforts were underway to improve infrastructure, strengthen health and education services and creat

Jammu, Oct 3: The Jammu Division of Northern Railway registered 6,617 cases and recovered Rs 48.88 lakh in revenue during a special ticket checking drive conducted throughout September. The intensive drive was carried out from September 1 to 30 by the divisions Ticket Checking Squad to curb ticketless and irregular travel. The cases also included violations related to smoking and littering at railway stations and on trains. The checking was conducted at major stations, including Jammu Tawi, Shri

Srinagar, Oct 3: BJP National General Secretary (Organisation) B L Santhosh on Saturday said organisational responsibilities may change with time, but the basic duties, values and commitment of a dedicated party worker must remain unchanged. Addressing a Samman Samaroh at the BJP headquarters in Jammu, Santhosh said the organisations objective was larger than any individual or position and urged party workers to continuously strengthen their capabilities while contributing to the partys organisa

Srinagar, Oct 3: The Jammu and Kashmir Police have transferred 16 Inspectors to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) with immediate effect, officials said. According to an order issued by Police Headquarters (PHQ), the transfers have been made in the interest of administration and to strengthen the anti-graft body. Eight Inspectors posted in different police wings, including CID, Crime Branch and various police zones, have been transferred to the ACB. They include Showkat Ahmad, Hilal Ahmad Parray,

Srinagar, Oct 3: The Uri national highway will remain temporarily closed on October 4 and 11 to facilitate hill-cutting work being carried out by the 53 RCC of the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF). Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Uri Prince Kumar, IAS, issued the closure order on October 3 following a request from the Officer Commanding, 53 RCC (GREF), and subsequent communications regarding the execution of the hill-cutting work. As per the order, the Uri-national highway will remain close

Shopian, Oct 3: Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested a man for allegedly cheating a family by impersonating an employee of the Deputy Commissioners office and promising financial assistance for the treatment of a cancer patient. Police said the complaint was received at Police Station Shopian from Farooq Ahmad Sofi of Manghama, who had posted an appeal on social media seeking financial assistance for his sons cancer treatment. According to police, the accused, identified as Umar Shameem Ganie

Srinagar, Oct 3: Jammu and Kashmir Police have recovered 6.70 lakh out of 11.70 lakh allegedly lost in an online financial fraud case in Baramulla, police said. The recovery was made in connection with FIR No. 03/2026 registered at the Cyber Police Station Baramulla under relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). According to police, the recovered amount has been refunded to the victim following sustained investigation, technical analysis and fi

Srinagar, Oct 03 : Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bhaderwah, Sunil Kumar Bhutyal, has ordered an enquiry into the alleged assault of a Class 2 student at Al-Mizan Academy, Bhaderwah. Speaking to Rising Kashmir, Bhutyal said the matter had come to his notice through social media platforms, with allegations that one of the staff member of the school had beaten the student, resulting in physical injuries. In order to enquire into the matter, a four-member committee has been constituted with d

Ganderbal: Residents living along the Power Canal from Rayil to Kangan in Central Kashmirs Ganderbal district have urged authorities to install safety fencing along the canal, saying the absence of protective measures has become a serious concern for people and livestock. The canal, constructed in 1965 by the Power Development Corporation (PDC), passes through several populated areas, including Rayil, Gund, Fraw, Haknar, Sumbal, Kangan, Ganderbal, Thune, Mamar, Kaw Cherwan and adjoining villages

Leh, Oct 3: After Kashmir, where saffron cultivation has been a centuries-old agricultural tradition, Ladakh is now set to embark on its own saffron journey, with nearly 90,000 premium Iranian saffron corms planted on recently restored barren land in Leh. The first-of-its-kind pilot project marks a major step in Ladakhs efforts to diversify agriculture and explore high-value crops suited to its unique high-altitude climate. Nearly 800 kg of saffron corms have been planted across around 4,000 squ

Srinagar, Oct 3: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference General Secretary and Khanyar MLA Ali Mohammad Sagar on Saturday laid the foundation for six development projects in the Dalgate area at an estimated cost of Rs 1.5 crore. The projects include two 350-feet lanes, footpaths, renovation and improvement of the Dal lakefront, a culvert and other construction works. Sagar said the projects would improve connectivity and basic amenities for residents and enhance facilities in the area. Speaking at

Srinagar, Oct 3: Dr Tufail Ahad Baba has been elected to the Board of Directors of the World Association of Infectious Diseases and Immunological Disorders, headquartered in Milan, Italy, for the 20272030 term. According to the information provided, Dr Baba is the first Kashmiri and Indian doctor to be elected to the board. Dr Baba is currently serving as senior faculty in the Department of Community Medicine at MAS Medical College. The associations president, Professor Susanna Esposito, congrat

KULGAM, OCTOBER 03: Minister for Social Welfare, Education, Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today presided over a felicitation ceremony organized under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) for top performer teams of various Girls Sports Tournaments and NEET Qualifiers of the district at Government Degree College, Kulgam. The ceremony was organized by the Social Welfare Department Kulgam in collaboration with Sports, Higher Education and other departments of district administration with the o

Srinagar, Oct 03: Congress leader Sanjay Sapru has questioned the return and rejection of the Jammu and Srinagar Metrolite proposals from New Delhi, saying the projects have lost nearly a decade since they were first proposed, while public money was spent on preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and the estimated cost continued to rise. Projects worth Rs 9,802 crore remained stuck since 2017 and have now been returned and rejected. Public money was consumed, valuable years were lost and the

Uri, Oct 3: Traffic on the Uri National Highway in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district will remain suspended for two days this month to facilitate hill-cutting work, officials said on Saturday. According to an official order issued by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Uri accessed news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS) the highway will be closed on October 4 and October 11 (both Sundays). The closure has been sanctioned following a request from the Officer Commanding, 53 RCC (GREF), the ord

Kulgam, Oct 03 : A seven-year-old girl was injured after being attacked by a leopard in the Damhal Hanji Pora area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district, officials said. An official said that the girl sustained injuries in the leopard attack in Damhal Hanji Pora, Kulgam. He said the girl was shifted to SKIMS Srinagar for specialised medical care and identified her as Shahida Akhtar (7), daughter of Rafia Kalas, a resident of DH Pora, Kulgam. Meanwhile, the incident has cast a pall of gloom over the

New Delhi , October 3 : At least three FIRs have been registered by the Delhi Police in connection with the mass protest held near Jantar Mantar on October 2 against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest was held as part of the opposition's campaign against the Election Commission and its functioning. Two FIRs were registered at the Parliament Street (Sansad Marg) Police Station, while one FIR was filed at the Connaught Place Police Station. The cases have been registered under

Japan,October 3 : Team India made history, delivering a double gold in cricket. After the women's team, the men's team beat Pakistan in the gold medal clash by 19 runs at the ongoing Asian Games on Saturday, on the back of heroic efforts from Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma and Axar Patel. With this, India has secured its 81st Asian Games medal, including 19th gold to the tally. India has also won 26 silver medals and 36 bronze medals already. Earlier, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led women's team had beat

Pulwama, Oct 2: The District Administration Pulwama on Friday celebrated Gandhi Jayanti at GDC for Boys, Pulwama, with a series of activities highlighting the ideals and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, including truth, non-violence, cleanliness, selfless service and community participation. The programme was attended by ADDC Pulwama, Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, Additional Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Dr. Sheikh Mohammad Ashraf, Principal GDC Boys Pulwama, Prof. Dr. Bashir Ahmad Sheikh, DSP Headquarters Pul

Srinagar, Oct 2: The J&K Wildlife Protection Department on Friday organized UT-level inaugural function of Wildlife Week 2026 at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Shalimar. The inaugural function marked the commencement of a week-long programme dedicated to creating awareness about wildlife conservation, protection of biodiversity and preservation of the rich natural heritage of Jammu & Kashmir. Dr. Suneesh Buxy, PCCF (Wildlife)/Chief Wild

Kulgam, Oct 2: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam on Friday presided over a Peoples Plan Campaign (PPC), Reform Utsav and Special Gram Sabha at Pachgam village of Kund block, with a focus on participatory planning, public involvement and effective implementation of various government initiatives. A large number of local residents participated in the Gram Sabha and put forth their demands, developmental issues and suggestions before the Deputy Commissioner. The people expressed their

Budgam, Oct 2: As part of the Reform Utsav, a nationwide citizen-driven governance campaign, being observed in conjunction with the Peoples Plan Campaign (PPC) Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas, an AYUSH Health Camp was organised on Friday at Gram Sabha Kenihama under the thematic initiative Healthy Village. The camp was organised by AYUSH Health and Wellness Centre (AHWC), Kenihama, under the supervision of District AYUSH Officer, Budgam, Dr. Muzaffar Hussain, and was conducted by Dr. Nusrat Bashir, Me

Ganderbal, Oct 2: Central University of Kashmir (CUK), in collaboration with Gandhi King FoundationJ&K Chapter, commemorated the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi with a one-day national seminar on Peace and Non-Violence, alongside Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 at Tulmulla campus, reaffirming the relevance of Gandhian values of truth, compassion, service, peace and non-violence in contemporary society. Addressing the participants, Vice Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, deliberated on the pra

Srinagar, Oct 02: Jammu and Kashmir is all set to witness moderate rainfall and snowfall over the higher reaches in the next week, with the Meteorological Department predicting a wet spell from October 6, with major intensity on October 9 and 10. The local Meteorological Department (MeT) has said the weather is expected to remain generally dry till October 5 (Monday). However, the forecast issued by Director MeT, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, stated the weather is expected to remain partly to generally clou

Srinagar, Oct 02: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has termed the Jammu and Kashmir Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) Policy 2026 a major step towards promoting clean energy, strengthening the circular economy and turning organic waste into wealth in Jammu & Kashmir. Following its approval by the Council of Ministers chaired by the Chief Minister, the government has notified the Jammu and Kashmir Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) Policy 2026, providing a comprehensive framework for converting organic waste into clean

Srinagar, Oct 02: The Jhelum, Kashmir's lifeline, has slipped below the zero-gauge mark at Sangam, recording 0.13 feet on Friday, as the Valley enters autumn with the river once again showing signs of depleted flows. The latest reading is not the lowest ever recorded, but it is significant for early October, particularly when viewed against the increasingly erratic rainfall and snowfall patterns witnessed across Kashmir in recent years. Historical records show how sharply the Jhelum can fluctuat