Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK), G N Itoo Wednesday said that government-run-schools have admitted over 70,000 new students in the recent enrolment drive. DSEK said that among the new entrants, around 35,000 were enrolled at lower primary level, 1,500 out-of-school children were brought back to the educational institutes and over 1,200 specially-abled students were also []

A day after the Valley recorded the hottest day of the season, fresh rainfall in Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir on Wednesday led to mercury plummeting across the region. According to the details available with the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) the weather conditions remained mostly cloudy today across the Valley while the rainfall []

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a meeting to review the pre-launch preparations of Mission YUVA (Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan)a transformative initiative aimed at empowering youth through entrepreneurship, skill development and inclusive economic participation. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, Ministers Sakeena Itoo, Javed Ahmed Rana, Javed Ahmad Dar, and Satish []

L Acting on specific inputs, a team from the Revenue Department, in collaboration with the J&K Police and the Forest Department, seized around 50 CFT illegally stored wood during an operation carried out at Dureshpora, Handwara. The operation was conducted as part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal timber trade and protect forest resources. The []

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a review meeting on the implementation of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) here at the Civil Secretariat. The meeting was attended by Minister for Agriculture Production Department Javed Ahmed Dar, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Principal Secretary Agriculture Production Department []

In view of the seasonal heat wave forecast issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), and in line with the advisory of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Labour Department of Jammu and Kashmir has issued an important directive to ensure the health and safety of workers []

In a continued effort to uphold urban planning norms and enforce building regulations, the Enforcement Wing of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) carried out a demolition drive targeting unauthorized structures in the Khayam and Karanagar areas today. According to a statement issued here, Acting on the directions of the Commissioner, SMC, the operation highlights the []

The Supreme Court on Wednesday indicated that it may pass interim order to stay certain key provisions of the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, and also expressed concern over violence in West Bengals Murshidabad district. A three-judge bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justices PV Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanathan said, []

The Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna has officially recommended Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai as his successor, forwarding the proposal to the law ministry as part of the formal appointment process. Currently, Justice Gavai holds the position of the senior-most judge in the Supreme Court, after CJI Khanna. Justice Gavai is set to assume office []

Rising Kashmir provides accurate and timely Kashmir weather updates to help you stay prepared. Whether youre planning a visit or staying informed about local conditions, this guide covers Srinagar weather today, snowfall alerts, seasonal forecasts, and travel safety tips. Kashmir Weather Today As of today, the Kashmir Valley is experiencing partly cloudy skies []

Reacting to the White Houses statement claiming China now faces up to 245 per cent tariffs on imports to the US, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said they should ask the US side for the specific tax rate figures. While addressing a press briefing on Wednesday, Lin said that China has repeatedly stated its []

Jammu and Kashmirs People Conference Chief Sajad Lone took a jibe at Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday after the latter had said that the National Conference MLAs had made a mistake by bringing in an adjournment motion to discuss the Waqf Act in the J-K Assembly. Omar Abdullah is saying that a mistake has []

Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said she has been deeply disturbed by the violence which occurred in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal over the Waqf Amendment Bill. She said that since Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has assured the people that the Waqf Bill will not be implemented in []

Jammu, April 16: At a ceremony held today in the Convention Centre, Shri Justice Arun Palli was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. He made and subscribed to the oath of office before the Lieutenant Governor, UT of J&K, Manoj Sinha.

Investigation taken up: Official

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke about the ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran and shared that US President Trump held a conversation on Tuesday (US Local time) with the Sultan of Oman and thanked the latter for hosting the first direct meeting between the two countries. She reiterated in her remarks that []

An earthquake of magnitude 2.4 struck the Kishtwar district of Jammu & Kashmir on Wednesday early morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported. As per the post shared by NCS on X, the earthquake occurred at around 5:14 am Indian Standard Time (IST), at Latitude 33.18 N and Longitude 75.89 E. The depth of []

Visitors, locals decry poor maintenance, seek immediate attention of SDA

Focus on governance, public engagement, revitalisation of activities

Work begins on a 500-kanal Anantnag site sanctioned for KVK, Research Station: VC

Srinagar, April 15: A health awareness lecture focusing on Womens Health was hosted Tuesday under the aegis of the RCWA (Rekha Chakra Welfare Association), GC, CRPF, Srinagar. The informative session featured expert talks by Dr Lubna Khurshid, Rheumatologist and Dr Naseefa, Gynaecologist, from Paras Health Hospital, Srinagar. The programme began with a warm welcome extended []

Demands immediate Govt action, resolution of issues on fast-track basis

Jammu, April 15: Kala Kendra Jammu, in collaboration with the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL), Tuesday organised a special event to celebrate World Art Day. To mark the occasion, an exclusive art exhibition featuring 50 unique artworks was inaugurated at the G.R. Santosh Art Gallery by Harvinder Kour, Secretary of JKAACL, in []

Jammu, April 15: To mark the occasion of World Art Day, Natrang Director Padma Shri Balwant Thakur Tuesday shared his concerns regarding the current state of the arts and emphasised the importance of celebrating this global event. He engaged in an insightful discussion with 130 performing arts students at IIM Jammu. Highlighting the history and []

Tourism marketing plays a pivotal role in positioning the tourism product amongst the right segment that has a demand for it .Targeting the right segment and proving to be apt in terms of service delivery is the key towards the successful promotion of the product.Heritage tourism operates through its cultural moorings and sensitivities that shape []

3rd highest temperature in Qazigund at 29.8C

Job cuts started after govt restricted four surgical procedures to public hospitals: Hospital owners

WAVES Bazaar attempts to be a revolutionary online marketplace designed to connect professionals, businesses, and creators across the global entertainment ecosystem

OTHER SIDE Imagine a time not far from now, when human tastes undergo a radical shift. Curiosity and recreation will no longer be confined to earthly domains. With bewildering advancements in technology, people will speak of going to outer space for leisureperhaps even visiting Mars or other planets made temporarily livable through cutting-edge equipment. []

The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar has witnessed an unprecedented tourist surge this spring, welcoming a record-breaking 6,71,926 visitors in just 20 days since it opened on March 26, 2025. This remarkable number marks the highest-ever footfall in the gardens history, firmly establishing it as one of Indias most sought-after spring attractions. Located []

Prime Minister Narendra Modis scheduled visit to Jammu and Kashmir on April 19 for the inauguration of the much-awaited Vande Bharat Express from Katra to Srinagar has been postponed, officials said on Monday. Officials told that the PMs visit to inaugurate the Vande Bharat Express on a stretch of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), a []

Atleast eleven people were injured after a tempo in which they were travelling met with an accident near Garnai Rehambal area of Udhampur district on Tuesday. Officials told GNS that a tempo bearing registration number JK20C-9105 lost its control and skidded off the road at Garnai Rehambal In this incident eleven people were injured who []

India has rejected as motivated and baseless comments made by Pakistan on the Waqf Amendment Act. In response to media queries regarding comments made by Pakistan on Waqf Bill, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Pakistan has no locus standi to comment on a matter that is internal to India. We strongly reject []

Asserting that the Waqf Amendment Act will facilitate justice for everyone, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that the entire Muslim community cannot be blamed for some Muslim leaders who occupied Waqf properties. I was already aware of the Munambam case. I have seen the suffering of the 604 families who have been facing []

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted three accused, including a Pakistani handler, in a terror conspiracy case involving the seizure of arms and ammunition in the Poonch region of Jammu & Kashmir, the agency said in a release. The accused, identified as Abdul Aziz, Munawar Hussain and Nazir Hussain alias Nazir Ahmed alias Ali []

Govt. Medical College Srinagar informs all the eligible candidates who have applied for the post of Jr. Grade Nurse under S.O.364 of 2020 in response to Advertisement notification No. 02 AH of 2024 Dated: 12-03-2024, that their written examination (MCQ type) shall be held on 20th April, 2025 (Sunday). The written examination shall start from []

Inaugurates vital Rohmoo Bridge over Romeshi rivulet in Pulwama

Asks to enforce complete ban on picnics by schools, colleges on weekends, holidays

JAMMU, APRIL 15: Er. Abdul Ghani Kohli, former Minister and senior BJP Leader called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, today.

Trial runs of Vande Bharat train conducted on Katra-Sangaldan link of Jammu Kashmir Trial runs of the Vande Bharat train on the Katra- Sangaldan link were conducted today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the final section of the Katra-Sangaldan stretch of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), a 272-km project, on April 19. The []

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that he is hopeful that Jammu and Kashmir will regain the status of a state. In August 2019, the Central Government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, repealed Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, effectively ending the special status given to Jammu and Kashmir and []

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday inaugurate the 3x50m span bridge at Rohmoo, Pulwama. In a post on X, CM wrote ,Delighted to inaugurate the 3x50m span bridge at Rohmoo, Pulwama today; a key step towards stronger rural-urban connectivity. Joined by Dy CM Jenab @Surinderch55 , Advisor Jenab @nasirsogami , and Honble []

Had resolution been tabled differently, outcome could have been different

Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday appealed to the Muslim community not to allow themselves to be used as a vote bank by opposition parties, including the Congress and the Left, noting that once they become a vote bank, they will be treated as a commodity. Addressing a press conference in Kochi, []

Srinagar, April 15 : The Meterological Centre Srinagar has issued a weather advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, forecasting a significant change in weather conditions from April 18 to 20. The region is expected to experience generally cloudy skies with light to moderate rain and snow in higher reaches at most places, accompanied by thunderstorms and []

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the National Conference (NC) leadership, accusing the ruling party of failing to stand up for Muslim interests in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to the media, Iltija criticized NC Chief Farooq Abdullah and his son who is the J-K Chief Minister Omar []

Travellers often describe Kashmir as the paradise on Earth, representing the beautiful peaks and serene lakes. The gorgeous Dal Lake, the stunning Sonamarg meadows, and the Gulmarg town are the best places. Moreover, every traveller will discover something special in Kashmir because this place contains both Mughal heritage gardens and peaceful temples. Choosing Atlys gives []

Atleast ten people were injured after a minibus met with an accident in Ghambir Mughlan area of Manjakote in Rajouri on Tuesday. Officials said that a minibus bearing registration number JK02Q2158 lost its control due to which turned turtle at Ghambir Mughlan area. Police along with locals soon reached the accident spot and started the []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the final section of the Katra-Sangaldan stretch of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), a 272-km project, on April 19. The stretch includes the iconic Chenab Railway Bridge, the worlds highest railway arch bridge, enabling direct rail connectivity between New Delhi and Kashmir via Katra. A resident of Bakkal village []

A lawyer allegedly shot himself to death on Tuesday at Akhyar Abad in Kishtwar district, officials said. Officials said that a man using his licensed weapon allegedly shot himself to death at his residence. The deceased has been identified as advocate Ghulam Nabi Zargar resident of Akhyar Abad Kishtwar. Meanwhile, police have registered a case []