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Chennai, Sep 14: A 13 member media delegation from Jammu and Kashmir, organised by Press Information Bureau (PIB), Srinagar, visited Dakshina Chitra Heritage Museum at Muttukadu, Tamil Nadu, on Monday as part of press tour being conducted by PIB Srinagar from Sep 13 to 19. The delegation was briefed about the museum and its heritage structures by curator Lakuma Chebrolu. She explained the architectural features of the traditional homes preserved at the museum and provided information about the

Gandhinagar, Sep 12: The inaugural cohort of the Executive Development Program on Labour Law and Social Security Compliance (EPFO at Core) concluded on Monday at Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) with a valedictory and certificate distribution ceremony. Jointly developed by GNLU and the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS), the apex training academy of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), the three-month executive programme brought together

Srinagar, Sep 14: Commissioner, Housing & Urban Development Department, Mandeep Kaur Monday launched the Swachhata Internship Programme for schools across Kashmir Division, aimed at involving the students directly in cleanliness, waste segregation and scientific waste management. The programme was launched at Amar Singh College, Srinagar, in presence of Ram Niwas Sharma, Commissioner Secretary Education who attended as the guest of honour and Dr. Devansh Yadav, Mission Director, Swachh Bharat M

Srinagar Sept 14: The Department of Hindi, University of Kashmir (KU), celebrated Hindi Diwas at the Main Campus. It aimed to highlight the cultural, academic and administrative significance of Hindi and encourage greater interest in the language among students. Presiding over the event, Vice-Chancellor, KU, Prof. Nilofer Khan highlighted the promising prospects for students pursuing Hindi and stressed on the importance of organising national and international seminars to enhance the languages

Srinagar, Sep 14: In pursuance to directions of Chief Secretary J&K, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg on Monday chaired a meeting to address the potable water supply issues at Budgam and Nowgam Railway Stations. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Additional Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Chief Engineer PHE, Superintending Engineers PHE, and senior officers from the Railways. During the meeting, Railway authorities apprised the chair that water being lifted from

Srinagar, Sep 14: With winter still a few months away, uncertainty has already begun to surround Kashmirs snowfall prospects, as global climate signals point towards a potentially warmer season while weather experts caution against drawing conclusions from any single phenomenon. Director of the Meteorological Department,Srinagar, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, in an exclusive conversation with Rising Kashmir, said prevailing global climate signals, including the influence of La Nia, suggest Kashmir could exp

Chennai, Sep 14: At DakshinaChitra, traditional houses are not reduced to pieces of old architecture. They stand reconstructed with their original features, giving visitors a sense of the spaces in which families once lived and worked. A visit by this correspondent to the heritage museum on Monday found courtyards, verandahs, wooden elements and household spaces forming part of the reconstructed houses, rather than being displayed as isolated architectural objects. For this correspondent visitin

Srinagar, Sep 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Medical Students Association (JKMSA) on Monday sought revision of stipends for postgraduate (PG) residents and remuneration of senior residents working in government medical institutions across J&K, citing a significant gap with leading medical institutions in the country. In a representation to the Minister for Health and Medical Education, the association extended its support to the demands raised by Resident Doctors Associations (RDAs) of Jammu and othe

Srinagar, Sep 14: The government on Monday admitted that the Achan dumping site continues to cast a shadow over Srinagar's Swachhata campaign performance, identifying the long-standing waste management crisis as a major impediment to the summer capital's bid for top cleanliness rankings. Commissioner Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department (H&UDD), Mandeep Kour, speaking to media persons on the sidelines of the launch of the Swachhata Internship Programme at Amar Singh College here,

Srinagar, Sep 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a meeting to review health sector reforms and the roadmap for further strengthening healthcare services across Jammu and Kashmir, assuring the Health Department of continued support and stating that whatever can be done from the Finance Department to continue the improvement will be done. The meeting was attended by Minister for Health & Medical Education Sakina Itoo, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary

FUTRE CRAFT On 11 September, the Reserve Bank of India put out a draft rulebook for something Indian banks have been doing for two years without one. It is called a temporary debit hold. Money can still come into your account. You cannot move any of it out. The draft exists because the Supreme Court ordered it. On 4 August, a bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, hearing a suo motu matter on digital arrest scams, gave the RBI four weeks to write a standard operating procedure for accounts locke

Srinagar, Sep 14: Jammu and Kashmir aims to involve nearly 25 to 30 lakh students in a cleanliness campaign, with children being encouraged to become brand ambassadors and take ownership of public spaces, Commissioner and Secretary, School Education Department, J&K, Ram Niwas Sharma, said on Monday. Speaking about the initiative launched by the Housing and Urban Development Department, Sharma said the campaign seeks to involve students, teachers and professors across schools and colleges in prom

Srinagar, Sep 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed grief over a tragic road accident in Reasi district in which two people were killed and five others injured. The accident occurred when a passenger minibus met with an accident on the Reasi-Bakal road near the Batalgala Tunnel on Monday. In his condolence message, the Lieutenant Governor said, Deeply pained to learn about the loss of precious lives in a tragic road accident in Reasi. My deepest

Two people lost their lives, and seven others were injured after a passenger Matador overturned near the Bakkal Tunnel in Reasi district. The vehicle was travelling from Bakkal towards Reasi when it met with the accident. Police and rescue teams reached the spot and shifted the injured to a nearby hospital, while authorities initiated proceedings. These immediate responses were necessary, but they cannot be the end of the matter. Every road accident is first reported as an unfortunate incident.

The direction by the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department to intensify the crackdown on unfair trade practices is both timely and necessary. For consumers, especially those living in remote and rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir, the marketplace often remains a space where they are forced to negotiate not only prices but also the basic question of fairness. Overcharging, under-weighing, hoarding, adulteration, misleading claims and the sale of expired or substandard products are no

Thirty-seven years is too long to remain in exile from ones own homeland. For the Kashmiri Pandits, however, exile is not simply a measure of time. It is a measure of lossthe loss of homes, neighbourhoods, livelihoods, institutions, temples, community networks and, most painfully, the loss of loved ones to targeted violence. Yet after 37 years, the defining story of the Kashmiri Pandit community is not one of defeat. It is one of resilience, remembrance and an unbroken determination to reclaim

Mendhar, Sep 14: In a major push to promote heritage and religious tourism in the Pir Panjal region, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, on Monday announced development of key heritage and religious sites in Mankote, while addressing a gathering in the area. Highlighting the importance of preserving the region's rich cultural and religious heritage, the Minister informed that an amount of 173 lakh has been earmarked for development of the

Srinagar Sep 14: The Department of Geology, University of Kashmir (KU), organised an interactive expert talk by Prof. Michal Krobicki, AGH University of Krakow, Faculty of Geology, Poland, on Palaeobiogeographical Significance of the Early Jurassic Lithiotis-type Bivalves from HimalayanKarakoramTibet Perspective & the Early Permian Breakup of Pangea/Open Neotethys at the Main Campus. In a statement, the talk aimed to provide students and researchers with insights into the geological history of t

Kathua, Sep 14: J&K Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari on Sunday inaugurated the Indian Oil petrol pump, Aanam Filling Station, at Hamirpur (Rajbagh) along National Highway-44 in Kathua. The filling station, owned by local entrepreneur Yasar Ali Chowdhary, is aimed at providing fuel and related services to commuters and residents in the area. Congratulating Chowdhary and his family, Bukhari said the new venture was a welcome addition to the growing economic and commercial activity along the NH-4

Kishtwar, Sep 14: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Monday visited Tehsil Machail in Sub Division Paddar as part of his two-day visit to Kishtwar district and reviewed ongoing development works in the area. During the visit, Choudhary paid obeisance at the Shri Machail Mata Ji Temple and laid the foundation stone for a PWD guest house near Shri Machail Mata Ji Bhawan. The guest house will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 3.75 crore and is aimed at strengthening accommod

Srinagar, Sep 14: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Treasurer and Rajya Sabha member Shammi Oberoi on Monday opposed the BJP's reported plan to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in 21 states, describing the move as a threat to India's secular and pluralistic character. Addressing media persons at the party headquarters, Oberoi reiterated the JKNC's opposition to the proposed UCC, saying it could interfere with the personal laws, religious practices and traditions of different com

Srinagar, Sep 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met a number of legislators, delegations and individuals at the Civil Secretariat here and discussed issues of public importance. The Chief Minister met MLA Sonawari Hilal Akbar Lone along with a delegation. The delegation raised various developmental issues and public welfare concerns pertaining to the constituency. MLA Khansahib Saif-ud-Din Bhat also called on the Chief Minister and apprised him of several constituency-specific issues. The

Srinagar, Sep 14: In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Kashmir has arrested two Punjab-based alleged drug peddlers and recovered 110 grams of heroin from their possession in the Gangbugh area of Srinagar. According to officials, the action followed credible inputs regarding the transportation and possession of narcotic substances in the area. Following the information, FIR No. 14/2026 under Sections 8/21 and 29 of the NDPS Act was registered at Poli

Component failures rarely announce themselves immediately; sometimes a manufacturing decision made years earlier only reveals its consequences after thousands of hours of real-world usage gradually exposes a weakness that initial testing failed to catch. Understanding how manufacturers investigate and learn from these delayed-failure scenarios offers genuine insight into the kind of institutional learning that separates mature, experienced component manufacturers from newer entrants still buildi

Srinagar, Sep 14 : Commissioner and Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department (H&UDD), Mandeep Kaur, on Monday stressed the need for greater public participation in keeping Srinagar clean and improving waste management. Addressing an awareness programme on cleanliness, Kaur as per the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), expressed hope that the improved waste-processing system would help Srinagar secure a place among the top three cleanest cities in the country within two years. We

Bandipora, Sept 14 : The body of a nine-year-old boy, who had drowned in Madhumati Nalla near District Police Lines (DPL) in Bandipora, was recovered on Monday after a five-day search operation, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the body was recovered following sustained joint search efforts by teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), police, civil administration and local volunteers. The boy had drowned on September 10 and remained untrac

Tehran , September 13 : Iran and Oman have agreed on the details of new entry and exit routes for the Strait of Hormuz and will brief Gulf countries on the outcome of their consultations at a regional meeting in Muscat on Monday, Iranian officials said on Saturday, according to Xinhua News. The development comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia, with the strategic waterway remaining a key focus of regional and international attention. The Iranian and Omani sides reached an understanding on

Srinagar : Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Armed, J&K, Nitish Kumar, IPS, accompanied by DIG Armed, Kashmir Range, Maqsood-ul-Zaman, IPS, visited the Armed Police Complex (APC) Mattan in Anantnag and reviewed the administrative, welfare and training facilities available for police personnel. On his arrival, the ADGP was accorded a Guard of Honour by contingents of the 17 JKAP IR Battalion. He also paid homage to police martyrs at the Martyrs Gallery, honouring their sacrifice and se

Bandipora, Sep 12: The District Pencak Silat Championship Bandipora 2026 began on Saturday at Government Boys Primary School, Aragam, with around 200 students from different schools across the district taking part in the two-day event. The championship is being organised by the District Pencak Silat Association Bandipora, with competitions being held across different weight categories in Senior, Junior, Pre-Teen and Pre-Junior divisions. The event seeks to introduce Pencak Silat to more childr

Srinagar, Sep 12: Director Sericulture J&K, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat on Saturday unveiled the second issue of SILK KASH, the Quarterly Journal 2026 of Sericulture Development Department in presence of senior officers and departmental staff of the Department. Speaking on the occasion, the Director emphasized the immense potential of sericulture as a viable and remunerative livelihood activity, particularly its cost-effectiveness and capacity to generate sustainable returns for rural households. He stres

Srinagar, Sep 12: To strengthen industrial productivity, the Department of Skill Development, Jammu & Kashmir, has launched a Union Territory-wide awareness-cum-registration campaign under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), aimed at creating stronger linkages between classroom learning and the evolving requirements of industry. The campaign has received an overwhelming response, with more than 15,000 youth registering on the official apprenticeship portal across all 20 distric

Ganderbal, Sep 12: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore on Saturday visited Naranag Temple and reviewed the arrangements being put in place in connection with the forthcoming Annual Gangbal Yatra 2026. During the visit, the DC conducted an on-spot inspection and took a detailed assessment of the arrangements and ongoing preparatory works. He reviewed the progress of various tasks assigned to the concerned departments and issued necessary directions for their timely completion. The

Srinagar, Sep 12: Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department, Jammu and Kashmir Vikramjit Singh on Saturday visited the Production Carpet Weaving Centre of Meeras Cooperative Society at Ashayeebagh, Hazratbal Road, Srinagar, accompanied by Director Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir Masrat Ul Islam and Director, IICT Nowshera. During the visit, the Commissioner Secretary interacted with carpet weavers and the Board of Directors and stressed the need to enrol maximum artisans and w

Sonawari, Sep 12: The 5th death anniversary of the towering literary icon, former secretary of the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) & eminent critic, writer and language activist Dr. Aziz Hajini was observed on Saturday with profound reverence and enthusiasm. The commemorative event was organized by the Wahab Cultural Society, (WCS) Hajin, in collaboration with the Department of School Education Bandipora. The solemn yet inspiring occasion brought together hundreds of school

Srinagar, Sep 12: Continuing its endeavor to promote access to justice through swift resolution of disputes, J&K Legal Services Authority, under the patronage of Dr. Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati, Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Patron-in-Chief, J&K Legal Services Authority and under the dynamic leadership of Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority and with the guidance of Justice Sanjay Dhar, Chairperson, High Court Legal Services Committee, orga

Srinagar, Sep 12: Reaffirming the growing reach and measurable impact of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, J&K Bank was honoured with the Best Corporate Social Responsibility Overall Practices award at the 13th National CSR Leadership Congress & Awards. The recognition acknowledges the Banks institution-wide commitment to sustainable social development through structured, need-based and impact-oriented interventions. Zonal Head (Bengaluru) Shadab Mehboob received the award on

Srinagar, Sep 12: Army Commander Northern Command Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Saturday reviewed the counter-terrorism grid in South Kashmir and took stock of the prevailing security situation and operational preparedness. An Army spokesman said that Lt Gen Sharma was briefed on the prevailing security scenario and the operational preparedness of the forces during his visit. The Army Commander emphasised adaptability, precision, sustained vigilance and synergy as key enablers for successful, intellig

Srinagar, Sep 12: In a significant recognition of the creative talent emerging from Jammu and Kashmir, three filmmakers from Jammu and Kashmir have secured three prestigious awards out of the nine presented at the First International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026. The achievement marks a proud moment for the regions growing filmmaking community, with Kashmiri filmmakers making their presence felt on a platform that brought together acclaimed filmmakers, artists, technicians, indu

Srinagar, Sep 12: Renowned music composer A R Rahman on Saturday lauded the International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK), saying Kashmir has the potential to become one of Indias major destinations for international cinema and filmmakers. Rahman, who is currently in Srinagar to shoot an advertisement, was speaking to media persons at the Royal Springs Golf Course. Kashmir is a beautiful place, so having an international film festival here is commendable. People can see the beauty and

Srinagar, Sep 12: Kashmirs mountain air may look pristine against its snow peaks and green slopes, but an invisible layer of soot is telling a different story,rathersetting alarm bells ringing. A 2025 study on carbonaceous aerosols in the north-western Himalayahasdetected black carbon at multiple locations across the Kashmir Valley, with researchers finding fossil-fuel combustion to be thedominant source of the pollutant. Published in the Indian Journal of Pure & Applied Physics, the study 'Vari

Srinagar, Sep 12: BRICS countries have strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack of April 22, 2025, in which 26 people were killed and many others injured, while reaffirming their commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. In a strong message against terrorism, the grouping called for zero tolerance towards terror and stressed that those involved in terrorist activities and their support must be held accountable and brought to justice in accordance with relevant n

Ganderbal, Sep 12: MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Saturday renewed his call for resignation and stepped up his criticism of the National Conference leadership, questioning the partys account of Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs decision to contest the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. He also hinted at a fresh political move, saying his future course would become clear after November 3. Speaking to reporters in Ganderbal, Agha Ruhullah questioned claims by Health Minister Sakeena Itoo that Omar A

Leh Sep 12:- Leh Police registered 14 NDPS cases in the first eight months of 2026, arresting 24 people, while also cracking a major burglary involving gold, silver jewellery and precious stones, with suspects traced to Pattan in Baramulla, SSP Leh Piyush Fulzele said. Addressing a press conference, Piyush Fulzele said the anti-narcotics crackdown has remained a key focus of Leh Police, with three alleged drug peddlers identified for preventive detention under the PITNDPS Act, 1988. He said one

Budgam, Sep 12 : A 29-year-old man and his four-year-old son were killed, while his wife sustained critical injuries after the motorcycle carrying the family collided with a Swift car at Soibugh in central Kashmirs Budgam district on Saturday, officials said. The deceased were identified as Naseer Ahmad Mir, son of Ghulam Hassan Mir, and his four-year-old son Hadi, both residents of Goon Ahmadpora. According to officials, the family was travelling on a motorcycle when it collided with a Swift ca

Leh, Sep 12: Ladakh Admin has launched four new initiatives aimed at strengthening law enforcement, improving road safety and enhancing assistance for tourists and residents across the Union Territory. The initiatives were inaugurated as part of efforts to modernise policing and provide more responsive services, particularly in view of Ladakhs challenging terrain and growing tourist movement. Among the key initiatives is the Jullay 2.0 Tourist Assistance App, which will provide real-time safety

Ganderbal, Sep 12: National Conference MP Agha Ruhullah Mehdi on Saturday met protesting veterinary interns at SKUAST-K Shuhama campus in Ganderbal and extended support to their demand for a hike in stipend, while questioning the government over what he termed a lack of accountability towards students and young professionals. The veterinary interns have been holding a peaceful protest for the past six days, seeking an enhancement in their stipend. During his interaction with the protesters, Ruhu

Srinagar, Sept 12: The Tourism Development Authority Gulmarg has ordered the removal of hazardous, abandoned and unsightly materials from public places across Gulmarg, citing safety concerns and the need to maintain the resorts cleanliness and appearance. In a circular issued on Friday, the authority directed all concerned persons, agencies and unit holders to clear such material within one week. The order covers old and damaged signboards, bricks, stones, gravel, temporary fencing, benches, too

Srinagar, Sep 12: More than 12,000 National Health Mission (NHM) employees across J&K continued their protest on Saturday as part of their extended 72-hour strike over long-pending demands, including a comprehensive job policy, salary revision and social-security benefits. The Jammu & Kashmir National Health Mission Employees Association (JKNHMEA) UT-Level Coordination Committee commenced the 72-hour strike on September 9, with employees staging protests at district headquarters across Jammu and

Srinagar, Sep 12 : Heavy rainfall accompanied by hailstorms during the intervening night of Friday and Saturday has caused extensive damage to standing paddy crops in several parts of central and north Kashmir, leaving farmers facing the prospect of major financial losses just days ahead of the harvesting season. The hailstorm reportedly affected paddy fields in several villages of Beerwah sub-division in Budgam district, including Chewdara, Beerwah, Ohangam, Rathsun and Arwah. Farmers in the af

Theres a strange kind of political theatre playing out in Kashmir these days. Its loud, its crowded, and everyone on stage is having the time of their lives, but completely oblivious to the audience sitting out in the cold. Weve built a political culture where a stray remark can dominate the news cycle for weeks, while the quiet, grinding struggles of everyday life barely get a passing glance. For months, the Valleys public conversation has been hijacked by controversies that generate a mountain