Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) senior leader Peer Bilal has made a strong case for banning liquor in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing the need to respect local customs and curb alcohol-related issues. His call comes in response to recent incidents of unruly tourist behavior, including an incident where visitors were caught urinating in the iconic []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warned against divisive forces, stating that a group of leaders is nowadays attempting to ridicule religion and is bent on dividing people. PM Modi also alleged that on many occasions foreign powers attempt to weaken the sovereignty of the country by joining hands with these people. Addressing a public []

Ahead of the high-stakes clash between India and Pakistan in the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday, the cricket fans from Srinagar shared their excitement and said the better team should win the match India is set to lock horns with arch-rivals and host Pakistan in the highly anticipated Champions Trophy clash at the Dubai []

Ahead of the much-anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the ICC Champions Trophy on February 23rd (today), the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) has issued an advisory urging Kashmiri students across the country to take the game in its right spirit and refrain from making social media posts that could land them in trouble. The Jammu []

A massive fire broke out at Allochibagh Bund on Sunday, engulfing a three-story residential building. Officials confirmed that the Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) headquarters in Srinagar received an alert at 12:54 PM, prompting an immediate response. A fire brigade was dispatched within a minute, reaching the scene swiftly. Firefighters are currently battling the flames, []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his wishes to students appearing for their board exams, urging them appealed to them to stay happy and approach exams with a positive spirit and without any stress. Addressing the 119th episode of his Mann ki Baat programme, PM Modi said, These are the times of board exams. []

In a significant move to enhance security and operational synergy, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Central Kashmir, Rajiv Pandey-IPS* and DIG CRPF Ops North Range Srinagar Sudhir Kumar reviewed the joint operational competence of SOG Ganderbal and CRPF. SSP Ganderbal Ragav S, IPS and other senior officers of Police and CRPF were also present on the []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 119th episode of Mann ki Baat on Sunday urged people to observe National Science Day by spending One Day as a Scientist, which he said will foster curiosity among children and youth about science. The Prime Minister asserted that the interest of youth in science matters a lot. In []

Team India will lock horns against arch-rivals Pakistan in their second Group A clash at the Dubai International Stadium today in order to book their spot in the semifinals of the ongoing competition. The last time India and Pakistan clashed in a Champions Trophy event was during the 2017 editions final, when Virat Kohli-led star-studded []

Three residential houses were gutted in an early morning blaze that broke out in the Nawabazar area of Srinagars old city on Sunday. An official told that the fire broke out in one of the houses around 7: 20 AM and it quickly spread to two others, causing significant damage. Personnel of Fire & Emergency []

Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, taking serious notice of recent unwarranted publicity of the notices given by the Legislators in connection with Business of the House to be taken up during the ensuing Budget session, has expressed displeasure over this practice saying that this is against the parliamentary practices, conventions and []

India will be aiming to avenge perhaps their most bitter loss in white-ball cricket in recent years as they take to the field for their Group A clash against arch-rivals Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, with memories of 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final fresh in their minds. The last time India and []

The prolonged dry spell in Kashmir over the years has raised concerns among farmers, orchardists, and tourism stakeholders, as these sectors form the backbone of the regions economy and employment. The dry winter, with minimal snowfall and rainfall recorded in recent years, has left farmers in worry snowfall is crucial for replenishing groundwater and irrigation []

From capturing portraits of Maharaja Hari Singh to scenic beauty of valley, this studio aims to become Indias first photo museum

In a world obsessed with credentials, skills, and outward appearances, a profound truth emerges from an unexpected workshop exercise: the most influential people in our lives arent remembered for what they taught us, but for who they were. This revelation, emerging from a recent educational workshop, offers compelling insights into the true nature of success []

In the world of sports, few stories are as inspiring as that of Aqsa Gulzar, a young and dynamic pencak silat athlete from Nowshera, Srinagar. Her journey from the serene valleys of Kashmir to the global stage of martial arts is a testament to her unwavering determination, hard work, and the support of her mentors []

Engages with public, deputations to address issues Reiterates commitment to timely resolution of public concerns

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Little Millennium celebrates SportsFest cum Graduation Day

Srinagar, Feb 22: Press Club of Kashmir Saturday held a condolence meeting to honour the memory of Naseer Ahmad, a former Bureau Chief for ZEE News TV, who passed away this morning. The executive body convened at the club premises to pray for the departed soul and expressed their heartfelt condolences to the near and []

The effects of climate change are not limited to physical environmental changes; they extend to species survival Kashmir often referred to as Paradise on Earth, is renowned for its rich biodiversity and unique ecological systems. Nestled in the northern part of India, this region has been historically blessed with abundant snowfall, regular rainfall, and a []

Jammu, Feb 22: In a tragic incident late Saturday evening, a bus carrying Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrims met with an accident near Manda Zoo in Jammu, injuring seventeen people. The driver of the ill-fated bus died at the scene, police said. The bus, with registration number UK 07 PA 5640, of MS Ram Dayal Travels, []

Jammu, Feb 22: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today expressed grief over the tragic road accident at Manda in which driver of the Bus, carrying pilgrims, lost his life and many pilgrims have been injured. In a post on X, LG Sinha wrote, The road accident at Manda in Jammu is saddening. In this hour []

Over the past eight years, the number of vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir has doubled, resulting in increasingly congested and chaotic roads. According to recent data the region has seen a significant rise in both public and private transport. In 2016, there were 13,65,552 registered vehicles, a number that has surged to 25,67,000 by the []

A driver was killed and 17 pilgrims injured after a bus they were travelling in plunged into a deep gorge in Jammu outskirts on Saturday evening. An official said that the ill fated bus bearing no. UK 07 PA-5640 of MS Ram Dayal Travels carrying pilgrims on way from Katra towards Delhi met with an []

Jammu, Feb 22: A delegation of Devsthan Marh led by Sh Ram Lal Sharma, Social Activist on Saturday called on the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.

Jammu ,Feb 22: Lt Gen RK Sharma (Retd.), President, J&K Ex-Services League called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today and apprised him of various welfare issues of ex-Servicemen.

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami will play an ODI against Pakistan after a long gap of ten years. The last time Shami featured against the arch-rivals in the 50-over format was in 2015. He has five wickets in three matches, and his best against Pakistan is 4/35 and has an average of 21.40. Shamis return from []

Jammu, Feb 22 : A Bus carrying pilgrims met with an accident at Manda Zoo in Jammu district on Saturday. Officials said that this evening a bus carrying pilgrims who were coming from Katra and going towards Delhi met with an accident near Manda Zoo as bus driver lost its control and fell into trench. []

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday voiced serious concerns over illegal migration in India, stating that millions of undocumented individuals are residing in the country without legal rights. Addressing the issue, he said, In our Bharat, millions of people are living here who have no right to stay. And they are not just living; they []

Shopian, Feb 22 : Authorities on Saturday seized 40 quintals of substandard organic manure (Vermicompost) from a shop in Sofanaman village of south Kashmirs Shopian district. Law Enforcement Inspector Shopian, Malik Syeed, told Rising Kashmir that samples of the organic manure from a specific batch were collected a few days ago during a routine inspection. []

Srinagar, Feb 22: According to the CE KPDCL that in order to carry out stringing of HT Cable the power supply from 33kv Rawalpora-Rangreth Line to receiving stations including Rangreth, Wanbal & Doodhganga and feeding areas including Wanbal, Rangreth, Alamdar Colony Rawalpora, Gogo, IE Rangreth and adjoining areas shall remain affected on February 23 from []

Sarfaraz Ahmed took a trip down memory lane and reminisced about Pakistans historic Champions Trophy triumph in 2017. The former skipper backed the current Pakistan side to successfully defend the title on their home turf in the ongoing edition of the marquee event, reported Geo News. After nearly three decades, a global cricket event returned []

Jammu, Feb 22 : Atleast three persons were injured after they met with an accident on Baradari Bridge in district Reasi on Saturday. Officials said that three people were injured when two motorcycles collided with each other on Baradari Bridge. All three were shifted to district hospital Reasi for treatment. They injured have been identified []

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After his earlier call of the Gaza Strip being depopulated and subsequently taken over by Israel drew a lot of flak globally, especially from the Arab nations, US President Donald Trump asserted that his plan was only a recommendation and not an enforcement, The Jerusalem Post reported. Speaking to Fox News, Trump reiterated his belief []

President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will visit India on February 27-28, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Saturday. She will be accompanied by the European Union (EU) College of Commissioners. This will be President Ursula von der Leyens []

Senior Journalist and Former Bureau Chief Zee News Naseer Ahmad passed away today. A resident of Bemina in Srinagar, Naseer, 60, was suffering from liver cancer. In a post on X, Mehbooba Mufti wrote, Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Naseer Ahmad, the senior journalist and former Bureau Chief of Zee News. His []

India is set to lock horns with arch-rivals and host Pakistan in the highly anticipated Champions Trophy clash at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. The game is a high-stakes battle for both teams, as while Pakistan will try to keep their title defence alive, India will aim to almost confirm its berth in the []

An army soldier was injured in a Landmine blast near LoC in Poonch district on Saturday. Officials said that during routine patrolling near LoC, an army personnel stepped accidentally stepped over a Landmine triggering an explosion. In this incident the army soldier recieved injuries and was immediately airlifted to Udhampur for advanced treatment.He has been []

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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is set to meet the public at his constituency office in Dak Bungalow, Fatehpur, Ganderbal from 12:30 PM onwards. In a post on X, CM-JK wrote, I will be meeting the general public at my constituency office, Dak Bungalow, Fatehpur, Ganderbal, from 12:30 PM onwards. Looking forward to []

Afghanistan, Feb 22 : Two earthquakes of magnitude 4.2 and 4.5 hit Afghanistan in the early hours of Saturday. As per the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the first earthquake occurred at 4:20 AM Indian Standard Time (IST). It was recorded at latitude 36.21 N and longitude 71.22 E. The earthquake occurred at a depth []

A migrant labourer was found dead under mysterious circumstances in the Bijbehara area of south Kashmirs Anantnag district, officials said. An official said that the man has been identified as Krishna Karmaal (31) son of Daneshwar Karmaal of Jharkhand. He was found dead on a road in the Kanjigund area of Bijbehara. He said that []

US President Donald Trump announced that he will soon impose reciprocal tariffs on countries like India and China, asserting that the United States will charge the same tariffs these nations impose on American goods. Trump said, We will soon impose reciprocal tariffs they charge us, we charge them. Whatever a company or a country, []

SRINAGAR, FEB 21 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today attended the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Jammu and Kashmir Annual Session-2025, themed AMAZING J&K: Aspiring For New Growth Goals, in Srinagar. The event, organized by the CII J&K Council, brought together prominent business leaders, industrialists, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders to discuss strategies for boosting Jammu and []

Praises SOGs readiness, discusses summer security plans Reaffirm commitment to peace & security in Kashmir

Srinagar, Feb 21: A total of 11,525 students from the hard zone areas of Jammu and Kashmir are set to take part in the 11th-grade annual regular examinations, which will begin on February 22, 2025, and conclude on March 22, 2025, across 128 centers. An official from the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education []

New terminal to handle 10 million passengers annually All formalities completed, expecting final approval shortly: Director Airport

MeT forecasts more snow from Feb 25-28