Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Surinames President Chandrikapersad Chan Santokhi on the sidelines of the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit in Georgetown. The two leaders reviewed the progress of the India-Suriname partnership and discussed ways to enhance cooperation across various sectors. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, PM @narendramodi met President @csantokhi of []

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is conducting raids at 8 locations in connection with a case involving terrorist infiltration in Jammu and Kashmir. The NIA raids are being conducted at various locations in Reasi, Doda, Udhampur, Ramban, and Kishtwar districts. Earlier on Wednesday, the probe agency arrested an accused wanted in a 2020 Kashmir narco-terror []

A five-count criminal indictment has been unsealed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, charging prominent Indian executives including Chairman of the Adani Group Gautam Adani by linking them to an alleged bribery and fraud scheme, Reuters reported citing US prosecutors. According to the U.S. Attorneys Office, Eastern District []

Calls for unity, warns against forces trying to disrupt peace Lauds Indian Cinemas global impact, calls on filmmakers to uphold national interests Srinagar, Nov 20: Underscoring the close link between peace, vibrant cultural expression, and economic prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha emphasized that these vital elements are under constant []

BIS Standards & innovation showcase at National Agriculture Summit 2024 in Jammu

New York, Nov 20 : The first issue in engaging with Pakistan is the cessation of terrorism, Indias envoy at the UN said, underlining that India has been a long-standing victim of cross-border and global terrorism and has zero tolerance towards the scourge. With Pakistan, the main issue we have is of terrorism, Indias Permanent []

Srinagar, Nov 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced that pre-budget discussions will begin on November 27. According to the order, the discussions will include a series of meetings with 36 government departments, covering both the Revised Estimates for 2024-25 and the Budget Estimates for 2025-26. The discussions will focus on a thorough review []

Rail Link Between Srinagar and New Delhi Set to open in Jan Completion of Tunnel 33 near Katra milestone along USBRL project This is a special gift from PM Modi to Kashmir Srinagar, Nov 20: Union Minister of State for Railways, Ravneet Singh on Wednesday said that railway connectivity with []

As the government of Jammu and Kashmir completes its one-month tenure, Handwara MLA Sajad Lone has outlined his key priorities for the constituency, with a special focus on addressing the critical issue of drinking water. In an exclusive interview with Rising Kashmir, Lone emphasised that providing reliable drinking water facilities is his top priority. During []

Srinagar, Nov 20: Ministry of Science and Technology has granted Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) registration to Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Srinagar (Soura) for research and development activities, officials said Wednesday. Officials said this prestigious recognition comes in acknowledgment of the institutes outstanding contributions to research and development in science and []

Jammu, Nov 20: Army Commander of Northern Command, Lt Gen Suchindra Kumar, on Wednesday emphasized the need for the Rashtriya Rifles (RR) to continue its process of re-orienting, restructuring, and re-configuring as an agile, lean, and technology-enabled force to effectively address current and future operational challenges. Addressing the 13th Rashtriya Rifles Biennial Conference in Udhampur, []

Handwara, Nov 20: Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested a man who had been on the run since 2020 in connection with a major drug smuggling case. The arrest occurred in the Handwara area of North Kashmirs Kupwara district. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Handwara, Mushtaq Chowdhury, the accused, Muneer Ahmad Banday, had []

Srinagar, Nov 20: In the wake of a massive fire that gutted over a dozen houses in Srinagars Rainawari area, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday stepped up to provide relief and rehabilitation. Cabinet Minister Satish Sharma, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir V K Bidhuri, DC Srinagar Dr. Bilal []

Nasir Aslam Wani says people remember partys actions in 2008, 2010, 2016

Party leaders directed to actively engage with people Baramulla, Nov 20: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Membership Drive Incharge for Kashmir, Arif Raja on Wednesday convened a crucial review meeting at the partys district office here to strengthen the grassroots network. The meeting saw the participation of key party leaders, including the district presidents of Baramulla, []

Srinagar, Nov 20: Hitting back at Chief Ministers Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, the senior Peoples Democratic Party leader and MLA Pulwama Waheed Parra on Wednesday blaming the PDP cannot absolve the National Conference (NC) of its historic betrayals and fresh compromises on Article 370. He criticised the NCs failure to deliver on its promise of []

Announces irrigation schemes, eco-park during extensive tour of district

Reviews development works for FY 2024-25

Srinagar, Nov 20: Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) chairman Hakeem Muhammad Yaseen has expressed deep sorrow over the massive loss caused by a devastating fire that gutted around 18 structures in the Gurpura area of Rainawari, leaving several families homeless during the harsh winter months. In a statement issued here, Hakeem urged the administration to provide []

Srinagar, Nov 20: A high-level delegation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday visited Rainawari to assess the extensive damage caused by a devastating fire that left several families displaced and homeless. The delegation, led by senior party leader Khursheed Alam, included prominent leaders including Mohit Bhan, Arif Laigroo, Sheikh Saba, Abdul Qayoom Bhat, []

Vows to improve sanitation, redevelop nallah to prevent flooding

Srinagar, Nov 20: Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Wednesday extended his condolences to the partys district president for Srinagar, Mohammad Shafi Mir, on the demise of his aunt. The deceased, Saja Begum, wife of Abdul Gani Mir and a resident of Athwajan, passed away on Tuesday. In his condolence message, Bukhari said, []

Srinagar, Nov 20: Inspector General of Police Kashmir, Vidhi Kumar Birdi visited Shopian district on Wednesday to review the functioning of the districts law enforcement efforts and to assess the security situation in the district. The visit included a review of the districts crime scenario, law and order preparedness, the performance of the Special Operations []

2nd Edition CRPF Cup 2024 Srinagar Sector T20 Challenge begins with a dazzling opening ceremony at Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium Srinagar on Wednesday. Pawan Kumar Sharma, IG Srinagar Sector, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Shri PK Singh, DIG Srinagar South CRPF, Shri HS Kales, DIG (Adm) Srinagar Sector, Shri Sudhir Khmar, DIG Srinagar North, Shri []

Police arrested eight drug peddlers with contraband substances & cash in Srinagar, Baramulla and Anantnag districts. A Police party at a checkpoint established by Soura Police on 90 Feet Road near Treats, intercepted a vehicle (TATA NITER) bearing registration number PB53AM-7939 driven by Surinder Pal Saini son of Joginder Pal Saini resident of Chele Chak, []

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that that he is set to embark on an official visit to Laos from November 20 to November 22 to participate in the ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus). Sharing details on X, the Defence Minister said, Today, 20th November, Im leaving for Vientiane to attend the 11th []

Asks for establishing such gardens in other tourist spots of J&K

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday takes immediate action to support those affected by Rainawari Fire Incident. In a post on Facebook, CM wrote , I assigned my cabinet colleague, Satish Sharma Ji my Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani Sogami sb and MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq sb to visit Abi Gurpora, where []

Supports PPP for the future of farming and sustainable agriculture in India

Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley on Wednesday said that visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a historic moment for the Caricom countries and that they were honoured to have the summit between India and the group of island countries of the Caribbean Sea. I think we are all happy that we can []

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the devastated fire incident in Srinagars Rainawari on Yesterday. In a post on Facebook, CM wrote, The devastating news of eight homes being gutted in a massive fire in Abhi Gurpora Rainawari is truly heart-wrenching. The local administration and MLA Zadibal Tanvir []

A youth was killed while as his brother was injured after they met with an accident in Damtal area of Punjab. Officials told that yesterday around 10pm that a vehicle hit two brothers at Damtal resulting in critical injuries to both of them. They were immediately shifted to nearby hospital for treatment where one of []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday was received by President of Guyana Irfaan Ali, Prime Minister of Grenada Dickon Mitchell, the Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley along with four ministers from Guyana at a hotel in Georgetown. Earlier in an unprecedented gesture, PM Modi was received at the airport by President Irfan Ali, PM []

The air quality in the national capital deteriorated back into severe category on Wednesday morning as a thin blanket of smog covered parts of the city, reducing visibility and the quality of air touching a low level of air quality index (AQI). The air quality index had been reeling under the severe plus category for []

The night cold has intensified in Kashmir parts with Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir recording the coldest night of season at minus 0.7 degree Celsius. Srinagar recorded the first sub-zero temperature at minus 0.7 degree Celsius. Shopian in South Kashmir recorded minus 3.9 degree Celsius while in Pahalgam, the mercury plummeted and []

Historic Mubarak Mandi complex of Jammu city is again in the news. Mubarak Mandi is a comprehensive collection of palaces that has emerged over the centuries as the seat of power in Jammu region, defining the evolution of the Dogra dynasty as the rulers who shaped the political boundaries of erstwhile princely state of Jammu []

Sees 70% drop in violence in last decade J&K now a model of security transformation under Modis leadership JAMMU, NOV 19: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday hailed the significant improvements in Indias internal security, citing a 70% reduction in violence across Jammu and Kashmir, the North East, and Naxal-affected regions over the []

Ghazipur, Nov 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that discussions on restoring Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir are irrelevant as the Supreme Court upheld its abrogation as constitutional. Speaking about the post-Article 370 scenario, Sinha said, After the abrogation, assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir were conducted peacefully, observed by both national []

Chairs meeting to review functioning of Estates dept

Srinagar, Nov 19: The much-anticipated Delhi-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express is likely to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Republic Day, January 26, 2025, according to sources within the railway department. A senior railway official, speaking anonymously, told Rising Kashmir, The pace of work on this prestigious project has been impressive. If weather conditions []

Likely to visit Srinagar Railway Station today

Srinagar, Nov 19: In a bid to strengthen security, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has declared project sites and workers residential colonies in Central Kashmirs Ganderbal district as no-go zones for unauthorized persons. This move comes in the wake of heightened security concerns following a recent terrorist attack in the area. An official confirmed that []

Srinagar, NOV 19: In a bid to curb the growing trend of underage driving, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has issued a ban on minor students driving any motor vehicle, including two-wheelers and four-wheelers, to school. The new directive mandates that no minor be allowed entry into school premises while operating a vehicle. []

Says regional party has its own agenda, national party its own

Calls for rebuilding party as sustainable alternative of hope, justice

Fully prepared to foil any infiltration bids: BSF

Srinagar, Nov 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday carried out raids at multiple locations in the Tral area of Pulwama district, South Kashmir, on the directions of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The searches were conducted as part of an investigation into a case registered under FIR No. 03/2024, under Sections 10 and []

Srinagar, Nov 19: As many as 18 structures were reduced to ashes in a devastating fire that broke out in the Dal Lake area of Srinagar on Tuesday evening. The incident has left the affected families homeless and triggered resentment among the local residents over inadequate infrastructure. According to eyewitnesses, the fire erupted in one []

Srinagar, Nov 19: As Srinagar administration works toward achieving Smart City status, a long-standing garbage disposal issue continues to plague many residential areas, highlighting a glaring imbalance in sanitation services across the city. While upscale localities like Rajbagh, Lal Chowk, and Residency Road benefit from regular waste management, neighborhoods such as Rawalpora, Rangreth, Bagh-e-Mehtab, Batamaloo, []

Kulgam, Nov 19: A government middle school in Samnoo village of Kulgam district was gutted in a fire incident, causing significant damage to school infrastructure and materials, officials said on Sunday. A Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) official stated that teams from Manzgam and D.H. Pora rushed to Samnoo, Kulgam, after receiving a call at []