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Srinagar, Nov 11 : Fresh snowfall was reported at Peer Ki Gali along the Mughal Road and in Gurez Valley on Wednesday, prompting authorities to suspend traffic on the strategic road and restrict tourist movement in vulnerable areas ahead of a major spell of rain and snowfall forecast across Jammu and Kashmir from November 12 to 14. Officials said the Mughal Road, which connects south Kashmir with Rajouri and Poonch districts, was closed for vehicular movement following light rain and snowfall in

Record-strength Pacific warming raises snowfall, temp concerns Experts say Western Disturbances could still change seasonal picture Kashmir gradually becoming part of global weather change: Dir MeT Sgr Srinagar, Nov 10: Kashmir's winter is facing another climate test, with the strengthening El Nio phenomenon raising questions over the Valley's snowfall prospects, winter temperatures and the natural water reserves that sustain its rivers, streams and springs. The concern goes beyond whether the V

Srinagar, Nov 10: Renowned Bollywood playback singer Kumar Sanu on Tuesday visited Indian Army and Border Security Force (BSF) camps in Baramulla district, where he interacted with soldiers and expressed gratitude for their service in safeguarding the countrys borders. During his visit to the Armys Fearless Forty-One camp and the adjoining BSF camp, the singer was seen chanting Bharat Mata Ki Jai along with the jawans. He later shared glimpses of his interaction with the soldiers on his official

Srinagar, Nov 10: Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK), Naseer Ahmad Wani, has said that all schools across Kashmir must make books prescribed by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) compulsory, asserting that ensuring the use of board-prescribed textbooks remains the departments primary concern amid complaints over the high prices of books. Speaking about the issue of textbook pricing, Wani said the departments main focus was to ensure that schools follow the prescribed

Jammu, Nov 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of works and projects taken up under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI), taking stock of financial and physical performance, funds utilisation and plans for the coming financial years. The review covered the physical and financial progress of projects undertaken during FY 2025-26, availability of funds and expenditure targets for FY 2026-27, besides s

The death of six-year-old Kifayat Bhat in Kalantra village is a tragedy no family should have to endure. Attacked by a leopard and taken to hospital, the child succumbed to his injuries. His loss has left a family in mourning and a community confronting a frightening question: how safe are people in their own homes and neighbourhoods? The incident is not simply a wildlife encounter. It is a warning that the boundary between human habitation and animal habitat is increasingly fragile. For residen

The crash near Sumbal Bala is more than a frightening interruption to a tourist journey. A Tempo Traveller skidded off the road on Tuesday evening, injuring at least 12 people from Gujarat, West Bengal and Punjab. The injured were first taken to PHC Gund; several were later referred to SKIMS Soura for specialised care. Their safe recovery is the immediate concern. The wider concern is why a road used by residents and visitors continues to expose passengers to such risk. The available details do

Dear reader, isn't life becoming a little too chaotic? Too many thoughts. Too many expectations. Too many unanswered questions. We wake up with worries and go to bed with regrets. Somewhere between yesterday's disappointments and tomorrow's uncertainties, we have forgotten how to live today. Welcome to the chaos. The strange thing about life is that nobody really knows what they are doing, yet everyone appears to have everything figured out. We pretend to be strong when we are falling apart. We

Puga valley, a place located at 14,000 feet above sea level in southeastern Ladakhs Chanthang is known for its hot springs and underground heat reserves. This place is completely redefining the geothermal story of the country. In July 2026, the ONGC Energy Centre commissioned the country's first two geothermal wells in the Puga valley. For a nation of 1.4 billion people that has long looked to the sun and wind for its renewable ambitions, the heat of the Earth itself is now entering daily conver

Women were traditionally expected to stay within the boundaries of their homes, with few opportunities to pursue careers outside their household responsibilities. However, societal attitudes and expectations have gradually changed. Today, women work in almost every field and prove their abilities through education, hard work, and determination. Science, technology, medicine, and research are among the areas where their contribution are becoming increasingly visible. Every year, 10th November is

Picture a teacher in a Kashmir classroom, late in the session, with the online Holistic Progress Card open on a screen. A cursor blinks in a field. She knows the child well. She knows he hesitates before speaking but draws beautifully, and that he helps younger children with their shoelaces. The form, however, asks her to choose, select, map and paste. She hesitates, not because she doesn't know the child, but because she isn't sure what the form is asking her to know. That hesitation is the mos

Srinagar, Nov 10: In a major relief to students who have exhausted their chances or exceeded the prescribed period of eligibility, the University of Jammu has announced a One-Time Special Mercy Chance to clear their pending backlog papers. According to an official notification issued by the Examination Wing of the University of Jammu, the special opportunity will be available to students enrolled in LL.B. (Three-Year Course), B.A. LL.B. (Five-Year Course), B.Ed., M.Ed., B.E. and undergraduate co

Srinagar, Nov 10: A fire broke out in Indra Nagar area of Srinagar, damaging three structures, including a commercial building and two residential houses, prompting the deployment of multiple Fire and Emergency Services stations and nine fire tenders to contain the blaze. Officials said the Fire Control Room Batamaloo received a running fire call after flames erupted in the area. Immediately after receiving the information, fire tenders from different stations were mobilised to prevent the fire

Srinagar, Nov 10: Major General Mukesh Sharma has assumed charge as the Additional Director General (ADG) of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorate, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, pledging to expand the organisations outreach, empower young cadets and strengthen its training programmes. Under the theme Envision and Evolve: Empowering Youth, Strengthening NCC, Building the Nation, Maj Gen Sharma said his focus would be on building upon the achievements of his predecessors while introducing fresh

Kreeri/Kalantra, Nov 10: A pall of gloom descended on Kalantra Payeen village in Kreeri area of Baramulla district after a six-year-old boy was mauled to death by a leopard while accompanying his mother to an orchard on Monday morning. According to locals, the child was in the orchard with his mother when the leopard attacked him and inflicted severe injuries to his neck. His mother raised an alarm and called family members, who rushed to the spot and found the child critically injured. The chil

Leh, Nov 10: Ladakh is gearing up for a major democratic exercise, with elections to Panchayats, Leh and Kargil Municipal Councils scheduled for November 21, followed by elections to all eight Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDCs) on December 4. Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, IAS, announced the election schedule while addressing a press conference, where he also briefed the media on the proposed Excise Policy and Nautor Land Regulations. Providing

Sopore, November 10: Minister for Health and Medical Education Sakeena Itoo on Tuesday visited the bereaved family of 26-year-old MBBS student Adnan Altaf Rather at Dangerpora in Sopore and expressed condolences over his death in Bangladesh. During the visit, the Minister conveyed her sympathies to the family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and strength and patience for the bereaved family. Expressing grief over the incident, Itoo said the death of a young student pursuing his

Jammu, Nov 10: Minister for Agriculture Production, Finance, Mining and Cooperative Departments Javid Ahmad Dar on Tuesday directed Horticulture Department officers to intensify field visits and ensure timely redressal of farmers' grievances. He was chairing a review meeting with senior officers of the Horticulture Department to assess the progress of ongoing projects and implementation of development schemes aimed at strengthening the horticulture sector in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was at

Srinagar, November 10: Member of Parliament Mian Altaf Ahmad visited the remote Hill Kaka area of Poonch district, undertaking a difficult journey on horseback through mountainous terrain to meet residents and take stock of their grievances. During the visit, Mian Altaf interacted with local residents, tribal elders and members of the Gujjar-Bakarwal community to assess the availability of basic amenities and the challenges faced by people living in the far-flung region. Residents raised several

Srinagar, November 10: Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi on Tuesday urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to raise the upper age limit for Open Merit candidates to 40 years in the ongoing Jammu and Kashmir Bank recruitment process. Inam said the government should take an immediate decision on the issue without linking it to Jammu and Kashmir's Union Territory status or the restoration of statehood. He said that with 1,356 vacancies advertised and the upper age limit for Open

Srinagar, November 10: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) Chief Spokesperson and Zadibal MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Tuesday hit back at the Leader of Opposition, saying that claims about weakening the National Conference reflected a lack of understanding of the party's history and political legacy. Perhaps the Leader of Opposition needs a history lesson. The National Conference is not a political outfit that came into existence yesterday. It is an institution built on decades of struggle, immen

Srinagar, November 10: The Save Nilnag Front on Tuesday called on Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather and sought focused government intervention for the conservation, restoration and planned development of Nilnag lake in south Kashmir. During the meeting, the delegation submitted a memorandum highlighting the historical, ecological and tourism significance of Nilnag and called for the constitution of a dedicated Nilnag Development Authority and preparation of a comp

Jammu, November 10: Member of Parliament from Jammu Jugal Kishore Sharma and several MLAs from Jammu district on Tuesday called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and sought financial assistance for traders affected by recent fire incidents in Jammu city. During the meeting at the Civil Secretariat, the public representatives apprised the Chief Minister of the damage caused by fires at Shiv Market near Jammu Railway Station, Warehouse near Nehru Market and Pahari Mohalla. They highlighted the diffi

Srinagar, Nov 10: Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Uri Dr Sajjad Shafi on Tuesday attended a Capacity-Building Session on Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, as the chief guest at Government Degree College Uri. The programme was organised by the Municipal Committee Uri and presented by Swaaha Resource Management Pvt Ltd. The session focused on proper waste segregation, scientific waste disposal, reducing plastic usage and creating awareness about environmental protection. In a statemen

Srinagar, November 10, 2026: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha spoke to the senior officials and inquired about the health and well-being of the tourists who were injured in an unfortunate road accident at Sumbal Bala, in Ganderbal. He has directed the officials and Director, SKIMS to ensure the best possible treatment for the injured. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said: I spoke with senior officials, Director, SKIMS, and the Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal regarding the unfortunate road

Srinagar: Minister Sakina Itoo has appealed to the Jammu and Kashmir Bank authorities to grant age relaxation up to 40 years for aspirants awaiting recruitment opportunities, saying that young candidates should not suffer because of delays beyond their control. In a post on X, Itoo highlighted the concerns of thousands of J&K Bank aspirants who, she said, have lost precious years waiting for recruitment opportunities. Dreams should not have an expiry date! she said, emphasising that candidates s

Ganderbal, Nov 10 : At least 12 persons, including tourists from Gujarat, West Bengal and Punjab, were injured after a Tempo Traveller skidded off the road near Gund area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Tuesday evening, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the vehicle skidded off the road near Sumbal Bala on the SSG Road, resulting in injuries to at least 12 occupants. He said the injured were shifted to Primary Health Centre (PHC) Gund, wher

BANDIPORA, NOVEMBER 10: In view of the prevailing weather advisory and the possibility of adverse weather conditions, including snowfall and disruption of road connectivity in the far-flung areas of Bandipora and Gurez, the District Administration Bandipora has issued a weather advisory for tourists, travellers, aspirants appearing in the upcoming Finance Accounts Assistant examination and the general public. As per the advisory issued by District Administration Bandipora, candidates belonging t

Srinagar , November 10 : Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday praised Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi's memoir 'Belonging: A Journey of Love', saying that no woman politician had endured as much as she had, while also defending the legacy of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and criticising the BJP's ideological approach. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Mufti said she had witnessed Sonia Gandhi's evolution as a political leader and stat

Srinagar, Nov 10 : The State Election Commission, Ladakh, on Tuesday announced the schedule for elections to all Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDCs), with polling scheduled for December 4. As per a notification issued by the State Election Commission, a copy of which is available with the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), the last date for filing nominations is November 17, while scrutiny of nomination papers will be held on November 18. Candidates can withdraw their nomin

Baramulla, Nov 10 : A six-year-old boy was mauled to death by a leopard in Kalantra village of Kreeri in north Kashmirs Baramulla district, officials said. An official said that the boy was attacked by a leopard in Kalantra, Kreeri, leaving him injured. He was shifted to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The deceased was identified as Kifayat Bhat (6), son of Mohammad Ramzan Bhat, a resident of Kalantra, Kreeri. Meanwhile, cognisance of the incident has been taken and a probe has b

Srinagar, Nov 10: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast fresh spells of rain and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir on November 12 and 13, with moderate to heavy snowfall expected over the higher reaches of Kupwara and Bandipora districts. According to the latest weather forecast, November 10 is likely to remain partly to generally cloudy, with a brief spell of light rain or snow over higher reaches at scattered places towards late night. Generally dry weather is expected on November 11

Srinagar, Nov 9: Shortage of parking space at SMHS hospital, one of Kashmirs largest tertiary care hospitals, has left patients and their attendants with little choice but to park their vehicles along adjoining roads, leading to prolonged traffic congestion in the area. With inadequate parking facilities within the hospital premises, people visiting the hospital for medical treatment are often forced to leave their vehicles on the roadside, resulting in traffic bottlenecks that continue for hour

Former SSP Bashir Parrey, speaking to Rising Kashmir, says Mansbal Lake is believed to have originated from around 1,200 natural springs, as recalled by elderly locals. Expressing concern over its shrinking size, he calls for urgent government intervention, including dredging, desilting and other conservation measures. He also stresses the need to deploy dedicated staff to prevent garbage dumping and ensure the protection of this precious natural heritage. Reports Umar Raina

AActor-turned-politician Mateena Rajput speaks about her new political journey, why she entered politics, her decision to leave acting, and social issues such as late marriages in Kashmir in a podcast with Rising Kashmirs Idrees Bukhtiyar Camera & Edit: Musaib Fayazctor-turned-politician Mateena Rajput speaks about her new political journey, why she entered politics, her decision to leave acting, and social issues such as late marriages in Kashmir in a podcast with Rising Kashmirs Idrees Bukhtiy

Srinagar, Nov 10: The All India Medical Students' Association (AIMSA) has expressed gratitude to the Union Ministry of External Affairs and External Affairs Minister for facilitating the repatriation of the mortal remains of Adnan Altaf, a Kashmiri MBBS student from Sopore, who tragically passed away in Bangladesh. In a letter addressed to the External Affairs Minister, AIMSA acknowledged the timely intervention of the Ministry of External Affairs, the Indian High Commission in Dhaka and other c

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Srinagar, Nov 10: The mortal remains of Kashmiri MBBS student Adnan Altaf Rathar, who died in Bangladesh on November 4, reached Srinagar Airport on Tuesday morning, sources said. Sources said that the mortal remains arrived at Srinagar Airport this morning and are being taken to his native village in Sopore area of north Kashmirs Baramulla district for last rites. An ambulance was arranged at the airport for the onward transportation of the mortal remains to Sopore. Meanwhile, the Jammu and Kash

Srinagar, Nov 10: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet in case FIR No. 24/2023 under Sections 420 and 468 IPC before the Hon'ble Court of Sub-Judge, Srinagar, against Ghulam Hassan Dar S/o Mohammad Yousuf Dar R/o Dhobi Ghat, Hazratbal. The case was registered on the basis of a written complaint alleging that the accused impersonated a CID officer posted at Delhi and fraudulently induced people by promising government favours. The accused individual

Srinagar, Nov 9: The Dryland Agriculture Research Station (DARS), SKUAST-Kashmir, Rangreth, organised a one-day Capacity Building-cum-Seed Distribution Programme under HADP Project No. 1 (Development of Seed Chain) at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Ganderbal, to promote food, fodder and nutritional security in Jammu and Kashmir. The programme, titled A Step Towards Ensuring Food, Fodder and Nutritional Security in J&K, witnessed the participation of over 100 farmers from Nagbal and Behama. As par

Shopian, Nov 9: In a major push toward transparent governance and robust public service delivery, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Charandeep Singh, chaired a comprehensive revenue meeting at the Mini-Secretariat, Shopian on Sunday. The meeting focused on evaluating the functioning of the Revenue Department, tightening administrative accountability and accelerating key field-level initiatives across the district. Taking a firm stance against land grabbing, the DC issued clear instructions to

Anantnag, Nov 9: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, on Monday chaired a meeting to review the physical and financial progress of ongoing development works being executed across the district. During the meeting, a detailed sector-wise review was conducted regarding the status of various ongoing works, expenditure incurred, targets achieved and bottlenecks, if any, affecting the pace of execution. The Deputy Commissioner took stock of the progress of works being imple

Ganderbal, Nov 9: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shreya Singhal on Monday chaired a review meeting to ensure smooth, transparent, and successful conduct of upcoming JKSSB OMR-based written examination for the post of Accounts Assistant (Finance Department), scheduled for November 15, 2026. The meeting was attended by ADC Ganderbal, Dr. Syed Faheem A. Bihaqi, representatives from Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB), Centre Superintendents, Observers, and appointed Magistrates

Srinagar, Nov 9: Under the directions of Naseer Ahmad Dar, Chairman DLSA (Principal District Sessions Judge), Srinagar and overall supervision of Secretary DLSA, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar, organized week-long celebration through PLVs at their respective Free Legal Aid Clinics and Legal Literacy Clubs, culminating with the concluding ceremony on the eve of Legal Services Day at the ADR Centre, Srinagar. The concluding ceremony was attended by Secretary DLSA Srinagar, sta

Srinagar, Nov 9: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) has established an Institutional Kashmiri Faverolla Conservation-cum-Demonstration Centre at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Budgam and distributed elite germplasm to 13 farmers to establish community-based conservation and multiplication units. The initiative was launched during an awareness and field assessment programme held on November 6 at Haran and Watrehal villages of Budgam district. It

Srinagar, Nov 9: Jammu and Kashmir is seeking to restructure its traditional silk industry by expanding local processing capacity and attracting private investment, as the Union Territory continues to sell a substantial portion of its annual cocoon production outside the region. The UT produces around 800 to 900 metric tonnes of cocoons annually, but only about 30 per cent of the output is consumed locally, while the remaining quantity is sold outside J&K. The government is now working to deve

Srinagar, Nov 09: Long before millions of vibrant tulips draw hundreds of thousands of tourists beneath the Zabarwan range each spring, Asias largest tulip garden is built by hand through an unyielding, eleven-month cycle of gruelling physical labour. Yet, the men orchestrating this world-renowned showcase do so on a daily wage of barely Rs 300 to Rs 311, remaining trapped in temporary status after decades of service. For Mushtaq Ahmad, a resident of Ishber in Nishat, the garden has consumed nea