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Rajouri , June 4 : Security forces have intensified search operations in the Gambhir Mughlan forest area of the Manjakote sector in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, where an anti-terror operation is currently underway. The security forces are continuing efforts to track down suspected terrorists believed to be hiding in the region. The operation, codenamed Operation Sheruwali, is being carried out jointly by the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the CRPF. It was launched following specific intellig

Washington, June 4 : US President Donald Trump has expressed a desire to hold a future meeting with Irans new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, following a highly tense telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking with the New York Posts Pod Force One podcast, the US president stated that he believes Khamenei is the one giving the final approval amid talks with Washington and would like to meet him.I would like to meet him, and we probably will meet at some po

KU study warns glacier retreat can destabilise river systems, hydropower across South Asia Abid Bashir Srinagar, Jun 03:Kashmirs glaciers, which have fed rivers and supported life for centuries, are now in trouble. A new study by Kashmir University scientists warns that climate change is breaking down one of Asias most important freshwater reserves. The study by KU researchers has raised serious concerns over the future of glacier-fed rivers originating in the Kashmir Himalaya, describing the re

DIPR, NFDC to collaborate for landmark event RK News Service Srinagar, Jun 03: In a landmark initiative aimed at positioning Jammu and Kashmir as a vibrant destination for cinema, culture and creative industries, the government hasaccorded sanction forthe organisation of the 1st International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK), scheduled to be held at SKICC Srinagar and other prominent destinations from September 7 to 11, 2026. The prestigious international event will be organised by the D

Ranks ahead of Kerala, Odisha, West Bengal Ovaise Gul Srinagar, Jun 03: Jammu and Kashmir possesses an estimated 27.55 million tonnes of lignite resources, reveals a report compiled by the Ministry of Coal, Government of India. According to the report, released by the Ministry of Coal, the latest inventory of Geological Resources of IndianCoal, indicating J&Kslignite reserves comprise 20.25 million tonnes under the indicated category and 7.30 million tonnes under inferred resources, while no mea

Named in multiple UAPA, IPC cases; shifted to District Jail Bhaderwah: Police Idrees Bukhtiyar Srinagar, Jun 03: Police in north Kashmirs Baramulla districthavedetained a woman under the provisions of the Public Safety Act (PSA), 1978, citing her alleged involvement in activities considered prejudicial to the security of the Union Territory. According to police, Haseena Begum, wife of Mohammad Yousuf Bhat and a resident of Sheeri in Baramullas Narvaw area, was taken into preventive custody follo

Warns against injection-related breaches Calls for regular audits, training for healthcare workers Mansoor Peer Srinagar, Jun 03: Unsafe injection practices can lead to outbreaks ofHuman Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and other blood-borneinfections, theNational Medical Commission (NMC) hassaid, askingmedical colleges across the country to implement safe injection practices toprevent transmission of blood-borne infections such asHIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), and Hepatitis C (HCV). The NMCs Policy & Coor

Launches mascot, jersey for Jammu Cyclothon RK News Service Srinagar, Jun 03: Cycling is not just a sport; it is an environmentally sustainable mode of transport that contributes to public health while supporting environmental conservation, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday as he flagged off a Cyclothon at the Royal Springs Golf Course to mark World Bicycle Day. The Chief Minister also launched the mascot, jersey and publicity campaign for the forthcoming Jammu Cyclothon and announced

26.75 lakh youth sensitised; 923 FIRs, over 1,000 arrests in 51 days Ovaise Gul Srinagar, Jun 03: The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), amid the ongoing 100-day Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan, has gained momentum in Jammu andKashmir, with the government reachingout to over 44 lakh people to sensitise them about substance abuse through more than 24,000 activities. According to details accessed by Rising Kashmir, the government has reached out to 44,93,674 people across the region, including 26,75,639 y

LG, CS, DGP, top security officials to brief HM on preparedness 57-day pilgrimage from Jul 3; higher pilgrim turnout expected Shafat Malik Srinagar, Jun 03: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level security review meeting on June 8 to take stock of preparations for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath JiYatra, withJammu & Kashmirs top civil, police and securityleadershipexpected to brief him on arrangements for the 57-daypilgrimage thatbegins next month amid expectations of a higher pilgri

Tehran [Iran], June 3 : Iran on Wednesday strongly condemned what it described as aggressive attacks by the United States on an Iranian oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and a telecommunications tower on Qeshm Island, stating that the strikes violated international law and a ceasefire understanding reached in April. In a statement, Irans Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attacks were carried out in the early hours of June 3 and originated from the territory of two countries in the region. Th

Srinagar, June 3 : The chief minister Omar Abdullah led National Conference government has constituted a committee to examine the proposal seeking a ban on the sale and consumption of liquor in the Union Territory, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology and Environment Javed Rana said on Wednesday. Speaking to news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS) after a meeting of National Conference legislators and independent MLAs supporting the government at Dachigam, Rana said the issue was discussed du

New Delhi [India], June 3 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted a series of key decisions taken by the Union Cabinet, saying the measures would boost infrastructure, strengthen regional connectivity, support airlines and help reduce pollution in the Delhi-NCR region. In a series of posts on X, the Prime Minister said the Cabinet had approved a landmark two-year scheme aimed at reducing air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region and promoting cleaner mobility. The Union Cabinet has a

Kuwait, June 3 : In a tragic international development, an Indian national was killed and several others were injured following a violent attack at the Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday. The Embassy of India in Kuwait expressed profound grief over the loss of life, confirming that emergency diplomatic protocols have been activated to support the affected families and manage the unfolding crisis on the ground. The Embassy of India in Kuwait expresses its deepest condolences at the tragic

Srinagar, June 3: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a devastating hotel fire in Delhis Malviya Nagar area that claimed at least 21 lives. According to officials, the fire erupted in a hotel located in a congested locality of south Delhi. Among those killed were several foreign nationals whose family members were reportedly undergoing treatment at nearby hospitals. A number of people also susta

New Delhi [India], June 3 : President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday expressed grief over the loss of lives in the fire incident at a hotel in South Delhis Malviya Nagar area, describing the tragedy as extremely heartbreaking and extending condolences to the bereaved families. Taking to the social media platform X, the President also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the incident. The news of the loss of lives in the fire incident in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, is extremely heartbreaking

Srinagar, June 3: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference President Sajad Gani Lone on Wednesday took a swipe at Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over the ruling National Conferences legislators meeting at Dachigam, describing it as symbolic of what he termed the governments aloof and isolated functioning. In a post on X, Sajad Lone sarcastically referred to the gathering as the bombshell earlier hinted at by the Chief Minister, calling it a tourist trip to the scenic Dachigam area. He said Dachigam sy

SRINAGAR, JUNE 3: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today flagged off a Cyclothon at the Royal Springs Golf Course (RSGC) here to mark World Bicycle Day, reaffirming the governments commitment to promoting fitness, healthy lifestyles and sports culture among the youth of Jammu and Kashmir The event, organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council under its flagship initiative My Youth My Pride, witnessed enthusiastic participation from cyclists, youth, students and sports enthusiasts from different p

Srinagar, June 3: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a tragic fire incident in Malviya Nagar, Delhi. In a post on X, Office of LG wrote, Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in a tragic fire incident in Malviya Nagar, Delhi. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Prayers for early recovery of injured.

Srinagar, June 03: Authorities on Wednesday clarified that Dachigam National Park remains open to visitors as per routine procedures, dismissing claims that entry had been restricted in view of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs meeting with party MLAs and ministers inside the park. The clarification comes amid reports suggesting that public access to the park had been suspended on June 3 due to the high-level political meeting. In a statement, issued to news agencyKashmir News Obse

Representative image Geneva , June 3 : United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged countries to take urgent climate action to tackle worsening extreme weather risks ahead of El Nino. Sharing a press statement issued by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), Guterres said the climate phenomenon would intensify the impacts of global warming and increase the frequency of extreme weather events worldwide. The science is clear: El Nino is arriving on our doorstep in the coming m

New Delhi , June 3 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia to the victims families, and Rs 50 thousand to the injured in the fire incident in Delhis Malviya Nagar that claimed 21 lives, while expressing grief for the victims families. In a post on X, the Prime Ministers Office (PMO) said that an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Ministers National Relief Fund (PMNRF) will be provided to the next of kin of each deceased, while those injured in the incident wi

Srinagar, June 03: Taking everyone by surprise, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and MLAs from the National Conference headed to Dachigam National Park in RTC vehicles to take stock of the functioning of the NCled government during the past 19 months. In a post on X, CM Omar, said that they were off for an offsite to spend the day reviewing the last 19 months. We are off for an offsite to spend the day taking stock of the last 19 monthsthe good, the not so good, and everything in between, Omar wrote

New Delhi , June 3 : Amid reports that students were facing difficulties making payments on the Verification and Re-evaluation portal without accounts in State Bank of India (SBI), Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, or Indian Bank, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday clarified that students are not required to hold accounts in these banks to complete the payment process. In a post on X, CBSE said candidates can use multiple online payment options, including UPI, net banking, c

Srinagar, June 3: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast a spell of unsettled weather across Jammu and Kashmir from June 3 to 6, with rain, thundershowers, hailstorm and gusty winds expected in several parts of the Union Territory. According to the MeT department, weather on June 3 is likely to remain partly to generally cloudy, with one or two spells of rain, thundershowers and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph at many places. A few areas may also witness brief intense showers. The department

Representative image Washington DC, June 3 : The United States on Tuesday (local time) announced the proposal of a fresh slew of additional tariffs of 10 per cent and an additional duty of 12.5 per cent on key global economies, claiming that investigations have revealed goods being imported from 60 countries are produced via forced labour. The USTR listed 54 economies which it claimed have failed to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced lab

Representative image Rajouri , June 3: At least 45 forest fire incidents have been recorded in Rajouri district over the past 12 weeks, Conservator of Forests (West Circle), Rajouri, Sat Pal, said on Wednesday. Fresh visuals from the Sialsui Khadar forest area in Kalakote tehsil of the Rajouri Forest Division showed large sections of the forest engulfed in flames. The incidents come amid a series of forest fires reported from several locations across Jammu and Kashmir due to prevailing hot and d

Srinagar, Jun 3 : The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Wednesday conducted searches at eight locations across six districts of the valley in connection with a decade-old FIR related to Pakistan-sponsored terrorist outfits, sleeper cell networks, and radicalisation activities, officials said. An official told news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS) the searches are being carried out in FIR No. 02/2015 of P/S CIK Srinagar registered under section 14 of the Foreigners Act, sections 15, 16, 17 a

Arif Rashid Budgam, June 2:Traffic movement was suspended in Beerwah town on Tuesday after the water level in Nallah Sukhnag rose significantly, disrupting road connectivity and affecting commuter movement in the area. A police official present at the site said that traffic on both sides of Beerwah town was halted as a precautionary measure due to the increased water flow in the nallah. The government is currently constructing a bridge over Nallah Sukhnag and has established a temporary traffic

Aatif Qayoom Srinagar, Jun 2: J&K pacer Auqib Nabi Dar has been roped in by the Indian team management as a net bowler ahead of the one-off Test match against Afghanistan, beginning June 6. The development has sparked celebrations across Kashmir, especially in Auqibs hometown, where family members, friends and cricket lovers hailed it as a proud moment for the valley. Auqib, who delivered a remarkable domestic season with 60 wickets and played a key role in guiding J&K to a historic Ranji Trophy

Srinagar, Jun 2: A delegationof All J&K Lecturers Association on Tuesday called on Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo atCivil Secretariat and submitted a detailed representation highlighting several long-pending issues affecting the Lecturer fraternity across Jammu and Kashmir. During the interaction, the delegation apprised the Minister about prolonged stagnation faced by lecturers due to the non-implementation of the Assured Career Progression (A

Srinagar Jun 2:A first-of-its-kind three-day Advanced School of Antenna (ASA) 2026 concluded at the University of Kashmir (KU). The programme was organised by KU in collaboration with the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, IEEE AP-S/CRFID Delhi Chapter and IEEE AP-S/MTT-S, Kolkata Chapter, on the theme Antennas in Biomedical and Biotelemetry Devices. The three-day programme aimed to promote knowledge exchange and advance research at the intersection of antenna engineering and healt

Srinagar, Jun 2: Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive inspection of key water supply infrastructure projects being executed under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme AMRUT 2.0, reviewing the progress of works aimed at strengthening and modernizing Srinagars urban water distribution network. During the inspection, the Commissioner visited the under-construction Overhead Water Tanks (OHTs) at Jenab Sahib, Soura and Behrar Baghwanpora, L

Srinagar, Jun 2: The Officers and officials of the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) on Tuesday expressed profound grief and sorrow over the demise of the close family members of senior colleagues Shahid Ali, Assistant Information Officer and Hamid Ullah, Information Assistant. In a condolence meeting held under the Chairmanship of Joint Director Information (Hqrs) Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Raina, the officers and staff members conveyed their heartfelt sympathies to Shahid Ali on the

Srinagar, Jun 2: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Tuesday chaired a meetingat DC Office Complex to review the progress of Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Abhiyan 2.0 underJal Shakti Abhiyan Catch the Rain Campaign in the District. The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Rifat Aftab Qureshi, Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Joint Commissioner SMC, Suhai ul Islam, Superintending Engineer Hydraulic, Er Ambreen Anjum, Assistant Commissioner Dev

Both J&K & Telangana considered sacred lands of Lord Shiva RK News Service Srinagar, Jun 02: The Statehood Day of Telangana was celebrated at Lok Bhavan here on Tuesday in the presence of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who described it as a remarkable coincidence that both Jammu & Kashmir and Telangana are considered sacred lands of Lord Shiva. Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted the rich literary traditions of Telangana, stating that great figures in this field inspi

Focus on oral, breast, cervical, GI cancers; gastric cancer high in Valley Mansoor Peer Srinagar, Jun 02: In a significant initiative aimed at tackling the growing burden of cancer in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has invited Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from research teams in the Union Territory for implementation of a research study focused on prevention and screening of oral, breast, cervical, and gastrointestinal cancers. This is part of efforts to streng

Complete shutdown proposed Oct 1-16 Tourism stakeholders fear impact on footfall Ovaise Gul Srinagar, Jun 02: Amid ongoing maintenance, the runway at Srinagar International Airportshallremain unavailable on every Monday and Tuesday from July 1, 2026, to September 30,2026, with acomplete closure of runwayoperationsalso proposed from October 1 to October 16, 2026. This is part of a scheduled maintenance programme to be carried outby the Indian Air Force,according to a passenger advisory issued by

One lakh vehicles faced action in 3 years: Traffic Commissioner Ovaise Gul/Arif Khan Srinagar, Jun 02: Acting tough against norm violations, the Jammu and Kashmir government has suspended 53,000 Registration Certificates (RCs) of vehicles in the last two months. Traffic Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan, in an exclusive interview with Rising Kashmir, said that one lakh vehiclesare facing action, including suspension ofRCs and driving licences, seizure of vehicles, and blacklisting over the last

CM Omar Abdullah receives Hajis at Sgr airport 50% baggage allowed, rest to arrive by road: JKHC Ovaise Gul Srinagar, Jun 02: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, along with his Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, on Tuesday received the first batch of Hajj pilgrims at Srinagar International Airport as 144 Hajis returned home after performing the annual pilgrimage. The first Hajj arrival flight of the season, QP 7661, arrived safely at Srinagar Airport from Ahmedabad, bringing home 144 pilgrims74 male and 70 fem

Directs DCs to remain on high alert, condoles womans lightning death RK News Service Srinagar, Jun 02: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said he was closely monitoring the situation arising from flash floods caused by heavy rainfall in Kishtwar andDoda.He directed Deputy Commissioners (DCs) of both districts to remain on high alert and swiftly restore essential amenities. In a post on X, Sinha said, Spoke with Deputy Commissioners of Kishtwar and Doda regarding the flash floods caused b

One dead, apple orchards ravaged Abid Bashir Srinagar, Jun 02: One person died, another was critically injured, dozens of tourists were stranded, and apple orchards across the Valley suffered fresh damage as a powerful spell of rain, hailstorms, and gusty winds lashed Kashmir on Tuesday. The worst-hit incidentwas reported from Ganjiwara inJanglat Mandi area of Anantnag district of south Kashmir, where a tree uprooted by strong winds collapsed on a couple during the afternoon storm. Officials ide

RK News Service Handwara, June 2: Pohru Youth Federation on Tuesday organised a mega blood donation camp at Pohrupeth village in collaboration with Sub District Hospital Langate, Associated Hospital of GMC Handwara. The camp witnessed overwhelming participation as 45 donors from different walks of life voluntarily donated blood to support patients in need. The blood collection process was carried out by the Blood Bank team from GMC District Hospital Handwara in a professional manner. Speaking on

Mansoor Peer Srinagar, June 02: The Health and Medical Education (H&ME) Department has received the selection list of 412 Medical Officers (Allopathic) from the J&K Public Service Commission, who have been asked to submit their Personnel Verification Rolls (PVRs) for verification. The department has directed all selected Medical Officers to submit their details in person at Civil Secretariat Srinagar or Jammu for registration under the Employee Verification System (EVS). According to an official

Lack of marketing network limits profits despite rising production Umar Raina Ganderbal;June 2:- Garlic cultivation is steadily becoming an important agricultural activity in Tullamulla village of Ganderbal district, offering a viable source of income to many farming families. Encouraged by favourable climatic conditions and productive yields, several cultivators have expanded garlic farming over the years and are achieving encouraging results. However, growers say that the benefits of their har

Tomorrows meeting is another floor test; past conduct of Omar proves he wouldnt resign even from the post of Sarpanch as long as his protocol remains intact Srinagar, June 02: Describing the National Conferences June 3 meeting as a floor test, Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma on Tuesday said that Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs paranoia over losing power has reduced governance to loyalty parades. Sharma said that Omar Abdullah is fearful of losing power and is compelling his MLAs to partici

Washington DC [US], June 2 : US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday said that negotiations on Irans nuclear programme, as part of the overall peace talks between the two sides, would be highly technical in nature and could take several months to conclude. Testifying in front of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Rubio indicated that the next phase of discussions would depend on Iran taking specific steps, including reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz under agreed conditions, a

New Delhi [India], June 2 : The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday successfully conducted flight tests of the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from an SU-30 MKI fighter jet. The tests were carried out under extreme release conditions and along a critical trajectory, demonstrating the capability of all the Anti-Radiation Missiles subsystems. According to the Ministry of Defence, the missile successfully guided itself to a predefined targ

New Delhi [India], June 2 : The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday said its Class 12 re-evaluation portal remained operational despite multiple cyberattack attempts, including a denial-of-service (DoS) attack that generated 1.5 million hits within two minutes and more than one lakh attempts at unauthorised file access. According to the board, the portal continued to function smoothly during the attacks and successfully handled a high volume of student traffic. As of 3 pm on T

New Delhi [India], June 2 : India on Monday reiterated its call for dialogue and diplomacy to restore peace and stability in West Asia amid escalating tensions in Lebanon due to increased Israeli military operations and Irans call for suspension of peace talks with the US due to such actions. Responding to a question during the weekly media briefing on the ongoing Israeli military offensive in Lebanon and its wider regional implications, MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India has b