Abu Dhabi has been ranked first on the worlds safest cities list in 2025, the ninth consecutive year it has topped the list since 2017, according to online database Numbeo, reflecting the emirates efforts to develop pioneering security plans, strategies and initiatives. Ranking first out of 382 global cities in the 2025 standings, Abu Dhabi []

Srinagar, Jan 18: According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out Stabilization/ improvement of 33 KV Badampora and MLRI works at Receiving Station Safapora, the shutdown of 33KV Badampora Safapora Tap Line shall be observed due to which Receiving Station at Safapora shall remain off while power supply to the Safapora, []

In a significant boost to the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) presence in Kashmir, thousands of Active Membership forms were handed over to Ashok Koul General Secretary (Org) BJP J&K, by Bilal Parray, National Executive Member BJYM & Incharge Active Membership Kashmir. This massive response from the people of Kashmir is a testament to their growing []

Continuing its unwavering efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 02 drug peddlers in Srinagar & Handwara and recovered contraband substances from their possession. In Srinagar, a police team of Police Station Soura at a checkpoint established at SKIMS Chowk Soura near Hospital Gate intercepted a suspicious person. During []

Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Chowdhary, today visited the Government hospital Shalimar to enquire about the health of Rajouri tragedy victims. He was accompanied by MLA Budhal Javaid Choudhary and other senior officers. While interacting with the hospital administration and medical faculty there, the Deputy Chief Minister said that the Government is doing its best to []

BMW India launched the first-ever BMW X1 Long-Wheelbase All-Electric car at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 here in the national capital. The car can be booked at BMW dealerships across India from today onwards, the carmaker said in a statement. The BMW X1 Long Wheelbase All Electric became the first electric vehicle by BMW []

Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said that removal of SP Abdul Wahid from ACB raises questions about the governments commitment to justice and accountability. In a post on X, Mehbooba Mufti said:The removal of Abdul Wahid & his colleagues from the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) highlights the risks faced by officials who challenge corruption. []

Vehicle Owners to Receive 5 Lakh for Surrendering 15-Year-Old Vehicles

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday congratulated Olympian Rakesh Kumar of Katra for being conferred the prestigious Arjuna Award for 2024 at the hands of President Murmu. In a post on X, Omar Abdullah wrote, Heartiest congratulations to Olympian Rakesh Kumar of Katra for being conferred the prestigious Arjuna Award for 2024 []

Indias economic prosperity is linked to its maritime security, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday. He was addressing senior Navy officers and other civilian staff of the Indian Navy during the celebration of the Year of Naval Civilians event at Dr DS Kothari Auditorium, DRDO Bhawan. The ceremony showcased the remarkable achievements and contributions []

A vehicle in the convoy of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah met with an accident near Dausa, Rajasthan, while en route to Ajmer Dargah Sharif. The Delhi Police-escorted vehicle according to Kashmir Dot Com hit a blue bull (Neel Gai) on the highway. The impact caused both front airbags to deploy, ensuring []

Amid the background of the ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, the Israeli Prime Ministers Office on Friday shared that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been updated by the negotiating team over agreements reached for the deal on release of hostages. The details were shared on X by the official account of the Office []

The court on Friday convicted former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the 190 million pound Al-Qadir Trust case with the PTI founder being sentenced to 14 years in prison while seven year jail term has been handed over to his wife, Dawn reported. The verdict, delayed three times previously, []

Israels cabinet has postponed a key vote on the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal until Saturday, with a smaller security cabinet vote scheduled for Friday, according to a report by CNN. As per an Israeli official, the full cabinet vote on the agreement is now expected to take place on Saturday. However, the smaller security []

The dense fog has caused significant disruptions to train schedules across Northern India, with several trains running late by hours. Passengers are facing delays as visibility issues continue to impact railway operations. The situation is particularly challenging during the peak winter season when fog regularly hampers transportation. As per Indian Railways, the Unchahar Express (14217) []

Bengaluru, Jan 16 : In its first, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday morning announced that the much-awaited satellite docking has been concluded, with India becoming the fourth country to do the same. India became the 4th country to achieve successful Space Docking. Congratulations to the entire team! Congratulations to India, ISRO posted []

Over 11,000 women honoured at Lakhpati Didi Sammelan Launches e-initiatives to strengthen Umeed Prog & empower women entrepreneurs

Final date to be announced; stakeholder talks completed

Srinagar, Jan 16: The Army Day 2025 celebrations in Pune became a moment of pride for Tithwal, a serene village rich in history and heritage, as it shone brightly among the eight destinations featured in the newly launched Battlefield Tourism Portal. During the event, Sadiya, a Class XI student from Army Goodwill School (AGS) Hajinar, []

New Delhi, Jan 16 : Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday that the prime minister has approved the formation of the 8th Pay Commission for central government employees. The decision was shared by the minister during a press briefing to announce cabinet decisions in Delhi. The minister highlighted that since Indias independence in 1947, []

Snowfall causes traffic snarls; 11 passengers rescued in Kulgam Train services partially affected No traffic to be allowed on Srinagar-Leh highway, Mughal roads today

10,000 health check-ups conducted to ensure safety Health workers face challenges in remote village amid mystery

Srinagar, Jan 16: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Thursday said that extensive investigations into the recent deaths in Rajouri have ruled out viral, bacterial, or fungal infections. Speaking to reporters, Dulloo said that extensive investigations and expert reviews are ongoing, and there is no evidence suggesting a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection. He said the []

Police raids 7 pesticides shops in Budhal, 1 person detained Matter under investigation, expecting more arrests

Srinagar, Jan 16: The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Thursday that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2025 will be conducted in a Pen and Paper format (OMR-based) on a single day and in a single shift, as decided by the National Medical Commission (NMC). This information was conveyed in a Public Notice issued []

Indian space technology has been the mainstay of Indian innovation. It speaks volumes about the dedication of the Indian space scientists. The odyssey of space technology gained momentum with the establishment of Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO).And there is no doubt that credit for bringing India into the map of space technology goes to []

Social media addiction is a real problem, but it can be overcome if its use is moderated and its benefits outweigh the harms

The Army Day 2025 celebrations in Pune became a moment of pride for Tithwal, a serene village rich in history and heritage, as it shone brightly among the eight destinations featured in the newly launched Battlefield Tourism Portal. During the event, Sadiya, a Class XI student from Army Goodwill School (AGS) Hajinar, emerged as a []

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced on Thursday that it has issued show-cause notices to 29 schools in Delhi and five other states for alleged violations related to enrollment irregularities and failure to meet academic and infrastructural standards. The showcase notices were severed after surprise inspections in schools across multiple locations on December []

In a significant enforcement drive, Legal Metrology under the close supervision of Anuradha Gupta, Controller Legal Metrology J&K sealed 30 outlets today which were found selling petrol and Diesel in violation of the Legal Metrology Act 2009. This action was part of a comprehensive effort to protect the consumer interest by ensuring compliance with the []

Jammu and Kashmir parts on Thursday recorded fresh snowfall while the rains lashed some areas in Jammu as well as in Central Kashmir districts, bringing down the mercury in the Union Territory. As per the details collected by the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), the moderate snowfall was recorded in Sinthan Top, Duksum, Kokernag, Kishtwar, []

BJP organised an outreach programme for an interface with the displaced Kashmiri Pandits living in Delhi NCR at 4, Kushak Road, the residence of Union Minister PMO, Dr Jitendra Singh, on January 15, 2025. People from all walks of life attended the programme.and raised the core issues confronting them, including stoppage of monthly AMR, dominated []

The government on Thursday repatriated three JKPS officers from Anti Corruption Bureau to Home department and ordered transfer of several other officers. According to a government order, a copy of which lies with GNS, three SPsAbdul Wahid Shah (JKPS), Mohammad Rashid (JKPS) and Rakesh Kumar (JKPS) have been repatriated from ACB. Subsequently, Deep Singh Jamwal []

In a significant step towards promoting digital governance and ensuring seamless accessibility for citizens, the Office of the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir has announced the launch of its new S3WAAS-powered website. The website was officially launched by the Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, in the presence of senior officials. Developed by the National []

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday that the prime minister has approved the formation of the 8th Pay Commission for central government employees. The decision was shared by the minister during a press briefing to announce cabinet decisions in Delhi. The minister highlighted that since Indias independence in 1947, there have been seven pay []

Jammu and Kashmir Police in Srinagar have arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substance & cash from their possession. A Spokesperson said that Police team at a checkpoint established in Dalgate, arrested two drug peddlers identified as Aquib Ahmad Sofi son of Late Gh Mohi Udin Sofi resident of Buchwara Dalgate and Ashiq Hussain []

Amid ongoing snowfall and treacherous road conditions, Police in Anantnag have swiftly extended assistance to commuters and patients stranded at various locations across the district. The initiative ensured timely relief and safety for those facing challenges due to the adverse weather. Besides, offers emergency helpline numbers to assist the general public. Special assistance teams have []

Majority of roads cleared; Police rescue 11 passengers after vehicle overturns, no injuries

Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday congratulated the ISRO scientists on achieving a historic milestone with successful docking of satellites. In a post on X, Amit Shah wrote, Another milestone in our space journey! Kudos to our scientists at @isro for the successful space docking of satellites. This landmark achievement makes us the 4th country []

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday congratulated the ISRO team on achieving a historic milestone with successful docking of satellites under SpaDeX. In a post on X, LG Sinha wrote, Congratulations to team @isro on achieving a historic milestone with successful docking of satellites under SpaDeX! India is now 4th nation to reach this remarkable []

Srinagar , Jan 16 : Police in Srinagar has apprehended an individual involved in the sale of counterfeit gold ornaments. On 09/01/2025, a written complaint was lodged at Police Station Nowhatta by an individual namely Nisar Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Bindoo Kokernag, at present living in Srinagar & working as a storekeeper at Lalmandi []

Actor Saif Ali Khan has reportedly sustained minor injuries after an unknown individual entered his residence and was involved in a scuffle with the actor resulting in the injuries. According to Mumbai Police, the incident occurred late Wednesday night when the intruder engaged in an argument with the actors maid. When Saif Ali Khan attempted []

The authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have closed several roads, including Gurez-Bandipora, Mughal, and Sinthan Top roads as a precautionary measure in view of weather forecast, officials said. An official said that the Srinagar-Jammu national highway is open for traffic, while commuters have been advised to follow lane discipline, as overtaking may cause congestion. Passengers []

Israeli President Isaac Herzog called on the Cabinet to approve the ceasefire agreement reached with Hamas on Wednesday night. Saying that the state had failed in its duty to prevent the October 7 attacks, Now, we have an obligation to take a step toward righting this. I offer my support to the Prime Minister and []

Video-sharing company, YouTube on Thursday announced that Google and they are contributing USD 15 million to provide relief in Los Angeles in support of their creator community. Emergency Network Los Angeles, American Red Cross, Center for Disaster Philanthropy and Institute for Nonprofit News would be recipients of the relief. In a post on X, YouTube []

A series of earthquakes hit Tibet on Thursday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) stated, the most recent one being a 4.7 magnitude earthquake on the Richter Scale. It occurred at a depth of 10km, at latitude 28.53 N, and 87.53 E longitude, according to the NCS. EQ of M: 4.7, On: 16/01/2025 08:50:02 IST, []

A male body was found on Thursday morning un Gandhi Nagar area of Jammu district. Officials said that a male body likely from Sikh community as per the appearance was found lying at Nai Basti main road this morning. Soon a team of police rushed to the spot and the body was shifted to GMC []

Chairs meetings on land pooling, TDR, & TOD policies

Srinagar, Jan 15: The Directorate of Enforcement Wednesday provisionally attached immovable properties worth 2.25 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. An official told Rising Kashmir that the properties belong to the shareholders and owners of M/s Manoj Ji & Co. Pvt. Ltd., a Railway Out Agency (ROA) of Northern Railway, Udhampur. []