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Srinagar, Aug 5: Kashmir Medical College and Hospital (KMCH), Sempora, Srinagar, on Wednesday organised a walkthrough of its Departments of Dentistry and Physiotherapy, showcasing the upgraded facilities and advanced healthcare services available to patients. The walkthrough reflected the institution's commitment to providing quality, evidence-based, affordable, and patient-centric healthcare. It was attended by Managing Director KMCH Tausif Ahmad, Executive Director Insha Qazi, Principal Prof.

Awantipora, Aug 5: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), through its Centre for Good Governance and Policy Analysis (CGGPA), has developed a comprehensive Policy Brief on the Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation of Substance Use in Jammu & Kashmir, reaffirming the University's commitment to addressing one of the region's most pressing social and public health challenges. The policy was released by the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha during the inaugural session of the 4

Every year, World Breastfeeding Week reminds us of one of the simplest and most powerful ways to give every child the best possible start in life. It highlights the importance to begin breastfeeding within the first hour after birth, feeding babies only breast milk for the first six months, and continue breastfeeding alongside complementary foods until the age of two years or beyond. This year's theme, Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works, highlights the need to p

Kashmir has always been described as a paradise, but its real beauty has never been limited to snow-clad peaks, chinar-lined avenues, or saffron fields. Beneath the romance of the landscape lies a quieter, older, and far more fragile gift: its wetlands. These shimmering stretches of water and marshland are not merely scenic spaces on a map. They are living systems that sustain birds, fish, farmers, groundwater, climate stability, and the very rhythm of life in the Valley. Yet, in the name of dev

Social evils do not arrive with a single dramatic warning. They creep in quietly, through habits that are ignored, wrongs that are tolerated and values that are slowly abandoned. A society begins to weaken not when it lacks wealth or infrastructure, but when it starts normalizing injustice, discrimination, addiction, violence and corruption. Curbing social evils, therefore, is not a matter of choice but of survival. Every community carries within it the responsibility to guard its moral health.

Medical education has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades. The traditional model of learning, which relied heavily on printed textbooks, classroom lectures, and physical libraries, has gradually evolved into a more dynamic and technology-driven system. Today, digital health resources have become an indispensable part of medical education, enabling students, educators, researchers, and healthcare professionals to access reliable information instantly and make evidence-

For nearly seven decades, Abdul Rahman Magray (100) of Satruna village in Ganderbal's Kangan has remained steadfast in his loyalty to the Congress despite repeated offers to switch parties. Having lived through Partition, the political transformation of Jammu and Kashmir and the years of militancy, Magray reflects on a lifetime in public life, his meetings with some of India's tallest leaders, and why he believes the party must reconnect with its grassroots workers. In his first on-camera interv

Kulgam, Aug 4: An e-Office training programme was conducted on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Altaf Ahmad Khan, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Kulgam, with the objective of strengthening digital governance and enhancing the efficiency of official work through the effective implementation of the e-Office system. The training was imparted by resource persons from the Information Technology Department, J&K along with District Informatics Officer (DIO), Nadeem, NIC Kulgam.

There is more to Jammu and Kashmir than just conflict, disruption and political aberration. To a great extent, economic activity, democratic engagement and improvements in public services and security coexist in the UT specially after the abrogation of article 370 in 2019. These changes are especially discernible in the Kashmir Valley and daily life now has more of a semblance of good governance. The primary change has been replacing instability with the expected process of constitutional and ad

The Supreme Courts observations today in the students protest case amount to far more than an interim judicial order. They represent a reaffirmation of the Constitutions enduring promise that justice must be founded on truth, fairness and due processnot on assumptions, competing political narratives or executive assertions. By indicating the need for a fair and independent investigation into allegations of injuries sustained by both students and police personnel, and by expressing its inclinatio

Kashmir stands at a crossroads where the promise of development meets the responsibility of memory. Roads are widening, buildings are rising, and new plans are being drawn for a more connected and economically active future. Yet in this rush toward modernity, there is a danger that the very identity of the valley, shaped by centuries of art, architecture, language, craft, and tradition, may be gradually worn away. True development cannot mean replacing heritage. It must mean protecting it while

Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir are caught in a troubling urban spiral. Roads are narrower than ever, houses are rising faster than regulation, and public spaces are shrinking under the weight of unplanned expansion. What should have been a story of orderly development has instead become one of congestion, strain, and neglect. The Valley is growing, but not in a way that looks sustainable, humane, or even sensible. For years, urban expansion in Kashmir has followed a familiar pattern: popula

Democracy is often described as the government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Yet this celebrated definition acquires meaning only when citizens are free not merely to agree with those in power but also to question them. The right to dissent and express disagreement is not a concession bestowed by governments; it is a constitutional guarantee and one of the defining pillars of every healthy democracy. However, rights, however sacred they may be, are accompanied by responsibili

Budgam, Aug 3: Speaker Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly and MLA Charar-i-Sharief, Abdul Raheem Rather, on Monday held an exclusive public outreach camp at Banderpora Kremshore in Charar-i-Sharief Constituency. During the interaction, the residents from Banderpora and adjoining villages raised issues and demands related to road connectivity, drinking water, electricity, healthcare, education and other essential civic amenities. The Speaker assured the people that all their genuine demands wou

Budgam, Aug 2: Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather on Sunday inaugurated a local cricket tournament at Tujan in which more than 32 teams from various urban and rural areas are participating Addressing the participating players local gathering, officials and organisers, the Speaker emphasized that sports play a pivotal role in the holistic development of youth by fostering discipline, teamwork, leadership, perseverance and a spirit of healthy competition. He said

A steady and meaningful change is taking place in Kashmir. It can be seen in students who continue their studies with focus, in young people who remain committed to their goals, and in families who stand beside them with care and responsibility. This change may not always be visible, but it is real and steadily growing. At the centre of this change is a simple truth: the future of Kashmir depends on its youth. At the same time, it is equally shaped by the guidance, values and sacrifices of paren

India shipped fewer smartphones between April and June 2026 than in any June quarter for six years. Counterpoint Research put the decline at 10 per cent year on year. The figure that deserves more attention sits underneath it. Handsets priced below Rs 15,000, a band that accounts for roughly a third of Indias volumes, fell 45 per cent. That is not consumers losing interest in phones. Indian demand does not turn that quickly. Something changed upstream, and the cost travelled down until it reache

Ganderbal, Aug 1: Despite persistent rain, landslides and challenging weather conditions throughout the month of July, the Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri (SSG) Road the only all-important road link connecting the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir with the Union Territory of Ladakh remained continuously open, ensuring smooth movement of vehicles without any major disruption. The uninterrupted operation of the strategic highway has been widely attributed to timely traffic management by the Traffic Polic

Kashmir has always lived by the rhythm of its seasons. The Valleys mountains, rivers, orchards, lakes, and meadows are not just its landscape; they are its identity, economy, and memory. But that rhythm is now faltering. Winters are becoming shorter and less reliable, snowfall is thinning, summers are growing harsher, and rain patterns are turning unpredictable. What once seemed like distant warnings of climate change have become visible realities in Kashmir Valley. The signs are all around usin

Not long ago, the biggest debate in banking was whether chatbots could answer customer queries without frustrating clients. Today, that debate seems almost quaint. A far more consequential transformation is underway behind the closed doors of bank boardrooms. Artificial intelligence is no longer merely assisting employees; it is beginning to make financial decisions, execute transactions, investigate suspicious activities, and optimise capital allocation with little or no human intervention. Thi

Handwara, Aug 01: The death of 86 year old Mohan Lal, a Kashmiri Pandit who chose to stay in his native village despite decades of turmoil, brought together the entire village of Khano Bababgud on Saturday as Muslim neighbours performed his last rites and bid him a heartfelt farewell. Mohan Lal had been battling cancer for a long time. Living in poor financial condition, he depended largely on the support of local residents during his illness. Villagers said they stood by him through his difficu

Srinagar, Aug 01 :In a swift and professional investigation, Srinagar Police cracked a blind murder case within six hours of the recovery of an unidentified dead body, leading to the arrest of two accused involved in the crime. On 30 July 2026, Police Station Khanyar received information regarding an unidentified dead body wrapped in gunny bags lying in the Babademb Canal beneath Baba Dawood Khakhi Bridge, Khanyar. Accordingly, FIR No. 49/2026 under Sections 103 and 238 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sa

Srinagar, Jul 31: The first-of-its-kind Kashmir Theatre Conference, which was scheduled to be held at Tagore Hall in Srinagar from August 1 to 3, has been postponed and will now be held on September 11 to 13, 2026, organisers announced on Friday. The two-day conference will be organised by non-governmental organisation ACT FOR A BETTER TOMORROW with support from the Sangeet Natak Akademi and the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL). Speaking to Rising Kashmir, ACT C

The killing of a non-local labourer and the injury of another in Kulgams Kellam area is yet another grim reminder that terrorism remains committed not only to violence, but to fear. When armed men target workers who come to Kashmir to earn a living, they are striking at the most basic idea of normalcy, that ordinary men can move, labour and survive without becoming statistics in a cycle of bloodshed. This attack is not merely another incident to be condemned in routine language. It is an act mea

The announcement of another scientific breakthrough in cloning, or even the mere possibility of it, is often met with two kinds of excitement: one rooted in wonder, the other in unease. Science, after all, has always carried this double burden. It can heal and it can harm; it can enlighten and it can unsettle. Cloning is no exception. It is one of those rare subjects that forces humanity to look not only at what it can do, but at what it should do. And in that distinction lies the whole moral st

Speaking from personal experience, I do not exactly remember when I first heard these words Be careful but I am sure every girl once did. I remember taking countless local bus journeys from school and tuition centers. I must have been in my teens and my mothers instructions kept ringing in my head every time I boarded the bus. She would often tell me, Sit close to women. Keep your bag in front. Do not let anyone stand too close. If someone makes you uncomfortable, move away. If the bus empties,

Tens of thousands of students sit for government exams, each year, across India. The majority of them come from diverse backgrounds. These students work hard for months, sometimes years to qualify, they carry along the hope for a better future. Then comes paper leaks and a racket changing the outcome of the results. Everything falls apart. Students start feeling dejected about the democratic process, the trust deficit grows and everything stops mattering, especially their own hard work. The issu

Six months ago, the idea of establishing a sustainable ecosystem of internationally recognised resuscitation education in Jammu & Kashmir appeared ambitious. There were understandable questions: Could such programmes be conducted consistently in the Valley? Would healthcare professionals place their trust in a new initiative? Could internationally standardised instructor development be achieved locally? Today, those questions have been answerednot through promises, but through outcomes. Over the

Kulgam, July 31 : One non-local worker was killed and another injured after terrorists opened fire on them in the Kellam area of south Kashmirs Kulgam district on Friday evening. Officials said the terrorists targeted the two workers at Kellam, leaving both injured. They were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. One of the workers later succumbed to his injuries, while the other was shifted to Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag for advanced treatment. Following the atta

Tehran , July 31 : Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Thursday (local time) strongly condemned a reported strike on residential areas on Qeshm Island, labelling it a terrorist attack and accusing the United States of deliberately targeting civilians. In a post on X, Ghalibaf asserted that the incident follows a pattern of similar atrocities in Minab and Lamerd. Slamming US for spilling the blood of the innocent, the diplomat vowed stern retaliation from Iran. The United State

FROM BURDEN TO DIGNITY Marriage in Kashmir has never been merely a private affair between two individuals. It has always carried the weight of family honour, social expectation, and cultural display. In homes across the Valley, a wedding is rarely treated as a simple union of two people; it becomes a test of status, a measure of generosity, and often, a financial burden that can follow a family for years. What should begin as a celebration of companionship, responsibility, and blessing too ofte

Not very long ago, speaking to a machine about one's deepest fears would have belonged to the realm of science fiction. Today, it has become an everyday reality. Millions of people across the world are typing messages into AI-powered chatbots, not merely to seek information, but to vent, reflect, grieve, celebrate small victories, or simply feel heard after a difficult day. Nobody listens to me. I don't know how to deal with my anxiety. I had a fight with my partner. What do I do now? These are

Srinagar, July 30: The government has nominated 11 officers and officials from Municipal Corporations and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across Jammu and Kashmir for specialised training under the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Programme at the designated Training Centre in Lucknow with an aim to strengthen implementation of the programme across the Union Territory. According to an order, issued by the Housing and Urban Development Department, the nominations have been made in continuation of an earlier

The relationship between a teacher and a student is one of the oldest and most sacred human bonds. It is a relationship that has shaped civilizations, guided moral compasses, inspired revolutions in thought and given societies their thinkers, reformers and leaders. In every culture worth its name, the teacher has been placed at a high pedestal, not merely as a transmitter of knowledge but as a builder of character, a guide in confusion and a light in the darker corridors of ignorance. The studen

Every age is remembered not merely for its inventions but for the ideas that shaped its conscience. The Industrial Revolution transformed the way human beings worked. The Information Age changed the way they communicated. Today, the age of Artificial Intelligence is redefining how people think, learn, create, and even make decisions. Machines can now compose poetry, diagnose diseases, translate languages, generate works of art, and answer complex questions within seconds. What once belonged to t

Srinagar, July 29, 2026: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq today visited Sheesh Bagh, Hawal, to condole the passing of prominent businessman and longstanding well-wisher of the Mirwaiz family, Niaz Ahmad Khan. He conveyed heartfelt condolences to his son Mohammad Hussain Khan, his brothers and other family members, and recalled the deceaseds deep attachment to the historic Jama Masjid Srinagar and the Mirwaiz family. Mirwaiz also visited the family of Dr Abdul Saeed at Ishber, Ni

Noted Senior Advocate Ashok Bhan has said that Supreme Court has reiterated its resolve to uphold rule of law and Constitutionalism by passing todays order. The Supreme Courts order passed today by the Bench headed by the Honble Chief Justice of India is a reassuring affirmation of the Constitutions enduring commitment to the protection of civil liberties, the rule of law and democratic accountability.By recognising the need for a fair, impartial and independent investigation into the allegation

As I stand holding a stick in my hand, I am reminded of the quiet, enduring role canes have played throughout my life. To hold a stick is to hold one of humanitys oldest companions. Long before metal was forged or stone was knapped into refined tools, the humble branch was our species very first technology. Nearly half a million years ago, our ancient ancestors relied on fire-hardened wooden sticks to dig for sustenance, defend against predators, and navigate rugged terrain. Over millennia, as s

FUTURECRAFT On 2 August, the transparency provisions of the European Unions AI Act take effect. AI systems will have to tell users they are talking to a machine, and generated content will have to carry machine-readable marks so that it can be detected. Brussels is arriving at a position New Delhi took five months ago. India got there first and went considerably further. The Information Technology Amendment Rules, notified on 10 February and in force from 20 February, created what lawyers have

Srinagar, July 28 : National Conference chief spokesperson and Zadibal MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Tuesday accused PDP president Mehbooba Mufti of attempting to deflect criticism over her recent remarks by hrowing her own MLA under the bus, and demanded an unconditional apology from her to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. In a post on X, Sadiq, per news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), alleged that Mehbooba Mufti initially sought to shift responsibility for the controversy to PDP leader and MLA Wahee

Awantipora, Jul 27: Expanding its efforts to strengthen international academic collaborations, the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Kashmir on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Paderborn University, Germany. The collaboration has been established between the Department of Philosophy, IUST, and the Centre for the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists at Paderborn University. The partnership will be coordinated by Dr. Muzaffar Ali Malla, Head, Depar

Srinagar, July 27: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, on Monday chaired the 45th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Jammu and Kashmir Horticultural Produce, Marketing and Processing Corporation (JKHPMC) at the Civil Secretariat, here. The Annual General Meeting unanimously adopted the audited accounts of the Corporation for the financial years 2019-20 to 2023-24. Addressing the meeting, the Minister u

Budgam, July 27: Budgam Police have solved two theft cases by arresting the alleged main accused and a goldsmith accused of receiving and disposing of the stolen property. During the investigation, police recovered stolen gold ornaments worth several lakhs of rupees along with cash. According to police, the breakthrough came during the investigation of FIR No. 182/2026, registered under Sections 305 and 331(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Police Station Budgam. Acting on specific lead

Srinagar , July 27 : Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met Shradha Sharma, Founder & CEO of YourStory and The Bharat Project, to discuss a collaborative roadmap for strengthening entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic opportunities for young people and women across Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting focused on building a stronger startup ecosystem by identifying practical ways to inspire, educate, mentor, and provide greater market access to entrepreneurs from every district of th