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From Housemaid To Minister : A Story That prove Dreams Have No Social Status
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Kolkata, June 2 : The 70-foot statue of Argentine football star Lionel Messi that stood in the Lake Town area has been dismantled and removed [] The post Kolkatas 70-Foot Lionel Messi Statue Removed Over Safety Concerns appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
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Kashmir to have tech-driven rescue mission to prevent drowning incidents
Smart rescue vehicles, water scooters, drone-based search systems in pipeline: SSP SDRF Abid Bashir Srinagar, Jun 01: As drowning incidents continue to cast a shadow over Kashmirs summers, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) is preparing to launch a technology-driven rescue mission aimed at saving lives through faster response, modern equipment and expanded ground presence across the Valleys vulnerable water bodies. With eight drowning incidents reported in recent days alone, officials said the need for rapid and efficient rescue operations has become more urgent than ever in a region crisscrossed by rivers, streams, lakes and canals. The latest incidenttook placeon Sunday (May31), atLidder river in Pahalgam, when a father drowned after saving his son, who had slipped into the river. The body is yet to be retrieved. On Monday (June 01), aboy drownedto deathwhile bathing in Nigeen Lake, Srinagar. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) SDRF, Masroor Ahmad Mir, told Rising Kashmir that the force is working on a comprehensive plan to strengthen rescue capabilities by introducing smart Quick Response Team (QRT) vehicles, rescue water scooters and advanced search-payload drones capable of locating missing persons in difficult terrains and water bodies. The primary aim is to decrease response time and save precious lives. In emergencies, every minute matters. We also urge people to contact SDRF helplines immediately in case of any incident and not wait, because delays often reduce rescue chances,Mir said. The Valleys geography presents unique challenges for rescuers. From the Jhelum River and Dal Lake to deep irrigation canals, mountain streams and scattered ponds, Kashmir has hundreds of water bodies that become high-risk zones particularly during the summer months when tourist activity, picnics and local outings increase sharply. The SSP said the proposed rescue modernisation plan is designed not only for urban areas but also for remote tourist destinations where response time often becomes a challenge due to distance and terrain. At present, the SDRF strength in the entire Kashmir region stands at around 550 personnel, with teams deployed across multiple districts and emergency locations. All teams from various districts of Kashmir recently did a commendable job bytaking partin the massive rescue operation at Gulmarg whenGandola witnesseda major snag, leaving 320 tourists stranded mid-air Officials in the SDRF said that the government is now planning a significant expansion in manpower and operational coverage to meet growing rescue demands. As part of the future roadmap, nearly 300 tourist locations across Kashmir are expected to have dedicated Quick Response Teams in phases, officials said. The idea is to create a decentralised emergency rescue network capable of reaching accident spots swiftly before situations turn fatal. In Srinagars Dal Lake, SDRF teams are already maintaining a visible presence through rescue boats and QRT deployments, particularly during peak tourist hours. Officials said these deployments have helped respond quickly to several emergencies and have become a model for future expansion in other vulnerable areas. Kashmir has hundreds of water bodies, and it is not possible to keep SDRFmendeployed everywhere. Peoplehave toplay a role by acting swiftly whenever there is any drowning incident, they said. Officials believe technology-backed rescue systems can significantly improve survival chances, especially in cases involving tourists, children and accidental slips into fast-flowing streams. The renewed focus on rescue preparedness comes amid growing public concern over repeated drowning incidents witnessed across Kashmir every summer. Many of these incidents occur during family outings near rivers or while tourists attempt risky photography and recreational activities around water bodies. The SDRF has repeatedly appealed to people to avoid venturing close to deep waters, particularly in unfamiliar locations and areas lacking safety barriers. Officials said awareness campaigns, increased patrolling and better coordination with local administrations will also form part of the broader strategy to reduce drowning incidents in the Valley.
Monika Dhami is Principal Commr, Income Tax, Sgr
RK News Service Srinagar, Jun 01: Monika Dhami, a 2001 batch Indian Revenue Service officer, on Monday assumed charge as the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax in Srinagar, becoming the highest-ranked Income Tax officer in the region covering the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Dhami has served in important and diverse positions, including a policy-making role at the Department of Economic Affairs, corporate and salary assessment charges within the Income Tax department, and a distinguished tenure as the lead trainer of newly inducted civil servants at LBSNAA, the apex training academy for civil services. In her first interaction after taking charge, Dhami underscored the importance of recenttransformations in the department,including the use of technology inthe enforcement of law,faceless processes, and ease of compliance. She reiterated the departments focus on voluntary compliance, describing it as the cornerstone of the tax system, and encouraged officers to work towards strengthening a culture of trust and cooperation between taxpayers and the department. Special attention will be given to grievanceredressals,taxpayer outreach programmes, awareness initiatives, and stakeholder consultations sothatconcerns and problemsfaced by the public areadequately and expeditiously addressed, she said. An alumna of the London School of Economics, Dhami holds a Masters degree in Public Policy and hasbeen a strong advocateforthe preservation oflocal cultural spaces across her bureaucratic career. Having held the important position of Additional Director General Training at the Directorate of Training in New Delhi, she has also promised to focus on the skill development of staff to enable their professional and personal growth in the dynamic atmosphere of public services. Monika Dhami was formally welcomed by officers and officials of the departmentin Srinagar. The Government of India (GoI) has posted her strategically to work closely with all stakeholders, including taxpayers, tax professionals, and trade and industry bodies, to further strengthen a fair, transparent, and taxpayer-friendly tax administration in the region.
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First Hajj flight to arrive today
Ovaise Gul Srinagar, Jun 01: The arrival phase of Hajj flights for Jammu and Kashmir pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia is all set to commence from Tuesday (June 2, 2026). According to the details available with Rising Kashmir, around 145 pilgrims are expected to arrive at Srinagar International Airport on Tuesday afternoon. The Hajj aspirants had left for the pilgrimage on the first flight on May 18. They were assigned flight QP-7521. The Jammu and Kashmir Haj Committee (JKHC) has announced the arrival phase of Hajj flights for pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia from June 2, 2026, at Srinagar International Airport. According to an official notification, the first flight carrying pilgrims in QP-7629, who departed on April 18 through flight QP-7519, is scheduled to arrive on June 2 at 12:45 PM in flight QP-7629. The second flight, QP-7630, will arrive on June 3 at 12:50 PM, while the third flight, QP-7631, is scheduled to land on June 4 at 12:55 PM. Earlier, the Haj Committee in its notification had asked relatives intending to receive pilgrims at Srinagar International Airport to download vehicle passes from the official website of the Jammu and Kashmir Haj Committee two days before the respective arrival dates. Meanwhile, the timings for the remaining Hajj flights will be notified separately.
Safety cannot be compromised: Centre defends Haj baggage curbs
All decisions taken in best interests of pilgrims, says Ministry of Minority Affairs Ovaise Gul Srinagar, Jun 01: Safety cannot be compromised, and all decisions regarding the Hajj pilgrims return travel have been taken in their best interests, the Union government clarified on Monday amid growing concerns over luggage restrictions imposed on flights returning to Srinagar. The Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA), in a clarification, said that due to a Notice to Air Missions or Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued for Srinagar Airport and ongoing runway maintenance resulting in temporary runway length restrictions, payload limitations have been imposed on aircraft operations in the interest of flight safety. To avoid disruption to Haj flight schedules and minimize inconvenience to pilgrims, the return journey of Haj pilgrims operated by Akasa airlines to the Srinagar Embarkation Point has been planned via Ahmedabad with 35 kg check-in baggage allowance up to Ahmedabad. Thereafter, 5 kg check-in baggage per pilgrim will be carried on the AhmedabadSrinagar flight, while the remaining 30 kg baggage will be transported separately by road to Srinagar. There is no change in the cabin baggage allowance, the Ministry said in a post on X. Furthermore, it has been stated that these arrangements have been necessitated solely by airport operational constraints and aviation safety requirements. The Ministry of Minority Affairs, Haj Committee of India and J&K State Haj Committee are in constant coordination with all stakeholders to ensure the safe, smooth and dignified return of pilgrims, it reads, adding that safety cannot be compromised, and all decisions have been taken in the best interests of the pilgrims. The Hajj pilgrims from Jammu & Kashmir, who are set to return to their homeland after performing the annual pilgrimage, had raised concerns over the luggage restrictions. A notice issued by the J&K Haj Committee (JKHC) had mentioned that the pilgrims will be allowed to carry 7 kg shoulder bags and 5 kg check-in bags only from Ahmedabad embarkation to Srinagar International Airport. It said that the luggage and bags weighing over 5 kg will be shifted from Ahmedabad to Srinagar through road only, citing runway maintenance at Srinagar International Airport. Several aspirants said the arrangement could create difficulties, particularly for elderly pilgrims and those carrying essential personal items, medicines and gifts for family members. Some expressed apprehension about the safety and timely delivery of their baggage, while others questioned the short notice given for the revised guidelines. Pilgrims also pointed out that after spending weeks in Saudi Arabia, they would have preferred to receive all their belongings upon arrival in Srinagar rather than waiting for luggage transported separately by road. The Jammu & Kashmir Association of Hajj & Umrah Companies (JKAHUC) also expressed its concern regarding the reported decision. M. Younis Zahid, Secretary General JKAHUC appealed to the Haj Committee of India and, in particular, the Chief Executive Officer of the J&K Haj State Committee, to review this arrangement in the interest of the pilgrims.
CM Omar writes to Centre over J&K Hajj pilgrims baggage woes
Delay causing disappointment; Zamzam, dates distribution traditions affected Ovaise Gul Srinagar, Jun 01: Amid the luggage restriction debate, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has written to Union Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, seeking facilitation of baggage transportation for Hajj pilgrims returning to the Union Territory. According to a letter accessed by Rising Kashmir, the Chief Minister drew attention to the difficulties beingfaced by Hajj pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia after performing the sacred pilgrimage. The pilgrims, many of whom are elderly and have undertaken this spiritual journey after years of devotion, preparation and aspiration, have expressed considerable concern regarding the arrangements made for thetransportationoftheir checked-in baggage upon their return, the letter reads. The CM added, It is learnt that due to ongoing maintenanceworksand operational constraints at Srinagar Airport, the checked-in baggage of the pilgrimscould not be transported on the same flights carrying them back to Jammu & Kashmir. The baggage is being routed separately and transported by road from Ahmedabad, which is expected toresult in a significant delay inits delivery to the pilgrims after their arrival. The situation has caused considerable disappointment and inconvenience to the returning Hajis and their families, Omar said,adding, It is customary for pilgrims to distribute Zamzam water, dates and other religious offerings among relatives, neighbours and well-wishers immediately upon their arrival. The delay in delivery of baggage has, therefore, not only caused practical difficulties but has also adversely affected the observance of cherished religious and social traditions associated with Haj. In view of above, I seek your kind intervention for transportation of baggage of the Haj pilgrims returning to J&K, safely and concurrently with the pilgrims on the same flights to Jammu & Kashmir. The timely and secure transportation of their baggage would not only avoid genuine hardships presently experienced by the pilgrims and their families but would also preserve the sanctity of items having deep religious and sentimental significance. I shall be grateful for an early and favourable consideration of the matter, the Chief Minister added.
LG to lead Padyatra in Ganderbal on June 5
Umar Raina Ganderbal, Jun 01: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will lead a mega anti-drug padyatra in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district on June 05,20026(Friday). The district administration has appealed to citizens, youth, students, employees, civil society members and community leaders to participate in large numbers in the Nasha Mukt Padyatra scheduledto be held onJune 05at 7:00 AM at Qamaria Ground, Ganderbal. Speaking to reporters, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal Jatin Kishore said that a 100-day intensive campaign against drug abuse is currently underway across Jammu and Kashmir under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. He said that over the past month, the campaign has received an overwhelming response from people across Ganderbal district, with awareness programmesbeingorganised in villages, schools and communities. Various activities, including rallies, skits and awareness campaigns, have been conducted jointly by the district administration, police, health, social welfare and education departments. The most encouraging aspect has been the active participation of the people.Thecampaign has evolved into a peoples movement not only in Ganderbal but across Jammu and Kashmir, Kishore said. The DCurged allresidents of the districtto participate inmaximumnumbers and contribute towards making the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir campaign a success. Your presence can make a difference. Let us join hands and stand united for a drug-free future.Iappeal to every citizen of Ganderbal to participate in the padyatra and help take the message of a Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir to every household, he said.
923 FIRs, over 1,000 arrests in 51 days
Younus Rashid Kulgam, Jun 01: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said 923 FIRs have been registered and more than 1,000 drug peddlers and smugglers arrested in the last 51 days under the ongoing anti-drug campaign in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a gathering here, Sinha said over 56 drug traffickers were detained under the PIT-NDPS Act, while more than 600 driving licences were cancelled and recommendations made for the cancellation of 124 passports. The LG said properties created from the proceeds of drug trafficking are also being attached as part of the crackdown on narco-terror networks. The actions are continuing and will continue as long as drug trafficking exists in Jammu and Kashmir, he said.
Anti-drug campaign now peoples movement: LG Sinha
Reiterates addicts are victims, not criminals; assures rehab centres; links crackdown to national security; says those who fled J&K will be tracked down Younus Rashid Kulgam, Jun 01:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the anti-drug campaign launched 51 days ago had evolved into a mass movement across Jammu and Kashmir. Fifty-one days ago, we attempted to ignite a spark of change. Today, I firmly believe that when people unite, even a small spark can transform the destiny of an entire region. With the active participation of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, that spark has now become a symbol of hope, courage and determination, the LG said, addressing a public gathering before leading the Drug-Free J&K Padyatra in Kulgam. Sinha said the anti-drug campaign has connected every heart across J&K with a shared purpose of making villages and towns drug-free. This campaign belongs to the people. Parents, teachers, religious leaders and young volunteers have stood shoulder to shoulder with the administration, he said. The Lieutenant Governor reiterated that those trapped in the menace of drugs should not be seen merely as criminals. They are victims who deserve treatment, support and an opportunity to live with dignity, he said. The LG assured that state-of-the-art rehabilitation centres would be established in every district of Jammu and Kashmir at the earliest, while leading a Drug-Free J&K Padyatra in Kulgam. He said a comprehensive rehabilitation policy has been formulated after consultations with experts and stakeholders to ensure that every individual struggling with addiction receives both emotional and material support. The Lieutenant Governor said the administration is working simultaneously on three fronts dismantling drug supply chains, generating public awareness and strengthening rehabilitation mechanisms.We are determined to ensure that our youth are freed from the prison of addiction and empowered to build a brighter future for Jammu and Kashmir, he said. Referring to the impact of narcotics on society, Sinha said narco-terrorism has caused immense suffering to the youth of Jammu and Kashmir and many young people were deliberately targeted and drawn into the cycle of addiction. However, during the past 51 days, I have witnessed a new confidence in the eyes of our young men and women. I have seen them pledge to reclaim their dignity, their dreams and their future, he added. The LGsaidJammu and Kashmir had faced sustained attacks from drug traffickers and narco-terror networks over theyears andcredited the Nasha Mukt Bharat initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2020 for strengthening the fight against the menace. I stand before you not only as Lieutenant Governor but as a member of your family who shares your pain, your struggles and your dream of a safe, empowered and drug-free Jammu and Kashmir, he said. LG Sinha said he had pledged in 2021 to work towards a fear-free and drug-free Jammu and Kashmir and asserted that the chains that once trapped many young people in the web of drug addiction were breaking day by day. He said the Jammu and Kashmir Police and security agencieshavecarried out extensive operations against drug peddlers and narco-terror networks during the past 51days througha whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach. The Lieutenant Governor said many drug peddlers who had evaded law enforcement agencies were arrested, and supply chains operating in villages and towns were disrupted, while links between narcotics and terrorism had been exposed. Some reports suggest that certain drug traffickers have fled Jammu and Kashmir.Iwant to make it clear that wherever they may hide, the Jammu and Kashmir Police and administration will track them down, he said. Calling the anti-drug campaign a fight for national security, he said proceeds from narcotics are often used to finance activities aimed at disturbing peace and stability. This 100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir campaign is also a direct strike against terror financing. Every rupee spent on drugs fuels extremist violence, and narco-terrorists survive on that blood money. By halting the drug trade, we cut off the lifeline that sustains terror networks, Sinha said. This is not merely a social issue; it is also a matter of national security and the security of Jammu and Kashmir. By cutting off the financial networks of narco-terror groups, we weaken those who seek to disrupt peace, spill the blood of innocent people and destroy the future of our youth, he added. LG Sinha said Jammu and Kashmir cannot become completely drug-free in just 100 days, but the campaign was launched to create awareness and encourage people to join hands with the administration and police in eliminating drugs from society. He said the mission would continue as long as drug trafficking exists in Jammu and Kashmir.The road ahead is long. The fight against drugs will take sustained effort, constant alertness and unity. We must remain steadfast. We must encourage our young people, protect our families and strengthen our communities, he said. Appealing to citizens to actively participate in the campaign, the Lieutenant Governor urged people to report information related to drug trafficking and support awareness initiatives in their localities. He appreciated the role of the Kulgam administration, police, social organisations, religious groups and residents for supporting the campaign and strengthening the movement against drug abuse.
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Sheep Farming: A Key to Economic Growth and Employment in J&K
For an economy looking for resilience, and for thousands of unemployed youth seeking dignity in work, sheep farming may be the quiet engine J&K has overlooked for too long HAKIM MOHD YASEEN Sheep farming has always been part of rural life in Jammu & Kashmir, but its still treated as a backyard activity rather than a serious economic sector. If given focuscredit, training, market supportit could become one of the regions most reliable tools for generating jobs and keeping money circulating locally. A Natural Fit for the Land Much of J&Ks terrain is suited to grazing rather than intensive crop farminghigh pastures, orchard undergrowth, village commons. Sheep convert that grass into meat, wool, and manure with very little external input. Unlike fragile cash crops, flocks survive drought years and disease shocks better, which makes them a steady base for incomes in remote districts like Kupwara, Doda, or Poonch. Jobs Beyond the Farm The direct employment is obvious: rearers, grazers, and shearers. But the multiplier effect runs deeper. Every flock needs feed suppliers, vets, transporters, and traders. Wool moves into spinning and weaving, meat into local butcher networks, and hides into leather work. Organised cooperatives could run collection centres, bulk auctions, and chilling unitseach creating clerical and logistical posts. For young people in villages, that means work that doesnt require moving to Srinagar or Jammu city. Import Substitution and Cash Retention Today, a large share of mutton sold in J&K comes from outside the region, often frozen imports that drain cash outward. Boosting local sheep rearing would replace part of that demand with a home-grown supply. Even a modest shiftsay, raising local production by 20%would keep hundreds of crores inside J&K every year. That money then flows to feed sellers, transport drivers, and small shopkeepers, strengthening the whole rural economy. Reducing Unemployment Pressure Unemployment in J&K is highest among rural youth, many of whom lack formal qualifications but are ready to work with livestock. Sheep rearing doesnt demand high literacy, just training in breed management, health care, and marketing. Government-backed programs that pair small credit with veterinary extension could quickly turn jobless young men and women into flock owners. With 510 sheep per household, an unemployed rural worker can earn a regular income while staying at home. Scale that across districts, and the impact on unemployment figures becomes measurable. A Concrete Path Forward The potential will only materialise with three things: reliable micro-finance for flock purchase, mobile veterinary services to cut losses, and regulated mandies so farmers get fair prices. Add support for wool processingcarpets, tweeds, knitwearand the sector grows horizontally too. Sheep rearing wont replace tourism or horticulture, and it doesnt need to. It can act as a cushiona steady rural employer that stabilises incomes when snowfall cuts off roads or apples face disease. For an economy looking for resilience, and for thousands of unemployed youth seeking dignity in work, sheep farming may be the quiet engine J&K has overlooked for too long. ( The author is a former Joint Dir. Sericulture and Resource Person Livelihood Mission)
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Above the Law: SpaceXs Orbital Data Centres and the End of Indias Digital Sovereignty
India generates the data. SpaceX processes it. The returns flow to Nasdaq shareholders. This is not a partnership. It is an extraction model with better optics FUTURECRAFT | TECHNOLOGY & MARKETS ARSSH KUMAR India spent the better part of a decade arguing about where to put its data. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, passed in 2023 and brought into force in late 2025, is the culmination of that argument. The answer it arrived at: data generated by Indian citizens must remain answerable to Indian law, wherever it travels. The framework assumes data travels between countries. It does not account for data that orbits above them. On January 30, 2026, SpaceX filed an application with the US Federal Communications Commission to launch up to one million satellites as an orbital data centre network. The FCC formally accepted the filing on February 4. The system would process AI workloads in low Earth orbit, between 500 and 2,000 kilometres above the surface, powered by solar energy, interconnected by laser links, and routed back to ground stations through the existing Starlink constellation. SpaceX expects to begin deploying the first of these satellites as early as 2028. Two weeks before the FCC filing, SpaceX filed its IPO prospectus on Nasdaq, targeting a valuation of up to $2 trillion the largest public offering in history. The company that wants to process the worlds data from orbit is about to become the worlds most valuable publicly listed company. For India, the timing is not incidental. It is the problem. The Law Ends at the Atmosphere Indias data sovereignty framework rests on a territorial assumption. The DPDP Act has explicit extraterritorial reach it applies to any entity processing Indian personal data anywhere in the world. But extraterritorial reach and extraterritorial enforcement are different things. Under the Outer Space Treaty of 1967, still the foundational document of space law, any spacecraft is governed by the laws of the country that launched or registered it. An orbital data centre operated by a US company is, legally, US territory. Indian regulators cannot compel operational decisions on hardware flying 550 kilometres above the subcontinent. The jurisdictional gap is not hypothetical. Legal analysis from Foley Hoag published in December 2025 identified the core problem: existing data protection regimes assume data has a physical location within a states borders. Orbital infrastructure breaks that assumption. A data centre in low Earth orbit passes over India, China, the EU, and the United States in a single orbit. Whose rules apply is not a settled question. It is a power struggle dressed in legal language. For countries like India, that power struggle is already lost. Without shared governance or co-ownership, orbital compute risks turning developing countries into data suppliers while control and value remain concentrated in the US. India generates the data. SpaceX processes it. The returns flow to Nasdaq shareholders. The Sovereignty Infrastructure India Built for Ground India has spent significant political capital building a terrestrial data sovereignty framework. The DPDP Acts blacklist mechanism lets the central government restrict data transfers to specific countries. The Reserve Bank of India mandates local storage for payment data. TRAI has pushed for telecom data to remain on Indian servers. These are serious policy instruments built on a serious assumption: that data infrastructure has an address. SpaceXs orbital system has no address. It has a registration with the FCC, under US law. The orbital shells SpaceX proposes to use are in international space. No nation can claim them. But SpaceX can operate in them, and the governance framework it answers to is American. This is not a problem India can negotiate around bilaterally. The Outer Space Treaty has 114 state parties. Amending it requires consensus that does not exist. Indias DPDP enforcement machinery its Data Protection Board, its penalty regime, its government notification powers was designed for a world where data centres occupy land that sovereign states control. That world is ending faster than the regulations. The Starlink Entry Point The orbital data centre question is not abstract for India because Starlink is not abstract for India. SpaceX has been building ten satellite gateways on Indian soil and running government security clearance tests ahead of a commercial launch that could come within this calendar year. TRAI and the Department of Telecommunications have spent months debating pricing and spectrum. India is actively negotiating the terms under which a SpaceX ground network enters its territory. That negotiation is happening with a private company. When SpaceX lists on Nasdaq at close to $2 trillion, it will be happening with the worlds most valuable public entity, one with 85% of voting rights concentrated in Elon Musks hands under a super-voting share structure, and a fiduciary obligation to maximise returns for retail shareholders across 30% of its float. The counterparty India is used to dealing with does not survive the IPO. The leverage calculus shifts. Takshashila Institutions April 2026 analysis of Starlink risks made the operational stakes explicit: in a scenario where US strategic interests require it, Washington could pressure SpaceX to share data from Indian operations, maintain or deny coverage over specific regions, or act in ways that serve American rather than Indian interests. Musk himself said in 2025 that Starlink is the backbone of the Ukrainian front line and would collapse without him. India is inviting that same network to run ground infrastructure for 1.4 billion people, while its parent company builds the capacity to process data from orbit beyond the reach of any Indian regulator. The Honest Counter There is a real argument on the other side. Orbital data centres could ease pressure on Indias strained terrestrial power grid. The economics of solar-powered satellite compute no cooling costs, no land acquisition, near-constant energy could make AI inference substantially cheaper for Indian developers and startups. The IndiaAI Missions subsidised GPU-hours would matter less if inference costs fall across the board. Cheaper compute is not nothing. The counter also holds that the Outer Space Treaty
The Wisdom My Mother Left Behind
You never chased status, yet people respected you deeply. You never spoke loudly, yet your words remained with people for years MUNEEB A FAIQ Dear Mummy, Three years have passed since you left, yet I still find myself speaking to you in quiet moments, as though you have merely stepped into another room. I often think about your last days. You remained in a coma for a week while I travelled back from the other side of the globe, carrying guilt, fear, and hope across oceans. And then, when I finally reached you, you miraculously opened your eyes, looked at me, and smiled and as always, told me some words of wisdom which proved to be true in every sense; those simple, unassuming sentences of yours that always arrived like verdicts wrapped in kindness. It was not a dramatic moment. It was gentle, almost knowing, as if you had simply been waiting to say goodbye in your own dignified way. Waking up from coma to bid a dignified goodbye to your son is nothing short of a miracle. Soon after, you slipped back into silence and left this world. That smile has stayed with me more powerfully than grief itself, and the joke about life that you spoke that time is still a real pearl of wisdom that guides me; one of those quiet Kashmiri truths that sounds like a joke until life proves you wrong for not believing it sooner. Your own divine comedy is in many ways better than Dantes work. You were a Kashmiri woman in the truest sense; resilient without announcing your strength, wise without trying to impress anyone, generous without ever making another person feel small. I remember how elegantly you did your charities, and no one knew it, as if goodness, to you, lost its meaning the moment it was announced. You carried the old Kashmiri understanding that life is temporary, that sorrow visits every home, and that dignity lies in how gently we treat others despite all that. You had an extraordinary sense of humour. Even in difficult times, you could say something so unexpectedly sharp and wise that people would fall silent for a moment before laughing; that brief pause where people realise they have just been gently outwitted by truth itself. That is exactly what you did before you bid a final goodbye to this world. You had a way of reducing human arrogance to nothing with a single sentence delivered so softly that it almost sounded like mercy. I realise now that your humour was not merely wit; it was wisdom wearing a smile. You never chased status, yet people respected you deeply. You never spoke loudly, yet your words remained with people for years. You taught us that intelligence without kindness is empty, and that generosity is not measured by wealth but by how much comfort one leaves in another persons heart. Everything I have achieved in life carries your fingerprints. The courage I have, the discipline I learned, the compassion I try to practice, all of it began with you. Like many mothers from Kashmir, you sacrificed quietly, without ceremony, without asking to be remembered for it. But I remember. I remember the way you welcomed people into our home. I remember your laughter. I remember your sayings that sounded simple at first and revealed their depth only years later. Those sentences that entered the mind lightly but stayed for life like permanent residents. I remember how you understood the passing nature of life better than most educated people ever will. Perhaps that is why you lived with such grace. The older I grow, the more I understand that wisdom is not found in books alone. Sometimes it lives in the calm voice of a mother who has seen hardship, understood people, and still chosen kindness. Your life was not loud, but it was luminous. And if I have become anything worthwhile in this world, it is because I first walked through yours. (The author is a student)
Pearls of the Himalayas: Cold-Tolerant Treasure Hidden in Kashmirs Maize Fields
The maize fields of Kashmir are not merely cultivation sites; they represent living genetic laboratories containing solutions for future food security SALIKA RAMAZAN Maize, originally a tropical crop, has remarkably adapted itself to the temperate climatic conditions of the Kashmir Himalayas over centuries. Today, it supports the livelihood of thousands of farming families, particularly in high-altitude and hilly regions of Kashmir, where agriculture remains the backbone of rural life. Despite its tropical origin, maize cultivated in Kashmir has gradually evolved survival strategies to withstand low-temperature (LT) stress. The cool climatic conditions of the valley, especially during early sowing seasons, expose maize plants to chilling temperatures that can severely affect germination, seedling growth, and crop productivity. Yet, many local maize landraces and genotypes have naturally adapted themselves to these harsh conditions. This unique adaptation has drawn the attention of plant scientists and researchers working on climate-resilient agriculture. Our research focus during the past decade has been on understanding and deciphering the hidden traits that enable maize to survive under LT stress while continuing to sustain the livelihoods of farming communities across the region. The Kashmir Himalayas possess enormous potential as a natural reservoir of LT-tolerant maize germplasm. Local genotypes such as Gurez Local and KG-3 have shown exceptional tolerance to low temperatures and may contain valuable genes responsible for LT stress adaptation. These genetic resources are not only important for Kashmir but may also hold significance for global maize improvement programmes in the era of climate change. The temperate environment of the Kashmir Himalayas has, in a way, shaped the genome of locally cultivated maize over generations. Through continuous exposure to cool conditions, these maize genotypes have developed unique physiological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms that help them survive under stress. Scientific exploration of maize grown across different altitudes and climatic zones of Kashmir can help researchers identify novel genes, proteins, metabolites, and regulatory pathways associated with LT tolerance. Such studies can be carried out at multiple levels, including physiological, biochemical, transcriptomic, proteomic, and even epigenetic levels. Since comparatively limited work has been conducted on LT tolerance in maize within India, Kashmir provides an exceptional natural platform for such advanced research. The identification and functional validation of LT-responsive genes can open new opportunities for developing climate-resilient crops. These genes can be utilised through conventional breeding approaches as well as modern biotechnological tools, including marker-assisted breeding, genome editing, and transgenic systems. Importantly, conventional breeding strategies can help retain the valuable LT-tolerant traits of local maize while simultaneously improving crop productivity, thereby avoiding any compromise between stress tolerance and yield. My scientific journey in understanding LT stress tolerance in maize began during my PhD research at the University of Kashmir under the guidance of Dr Riffat John, whose dedication towards plant stress biology and scientific research greatly inspired my interest in this field. Currently, as a WISE Post-Doctoral Fellow at Dryland Agriculture Research Station, I am working under the valuable guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Zahoor A. Dar, whose scientific vision, encouragement, and continuous support have further strengthened my research journey and given wings to my aspirations in the field of climate-resilient agriculture. A significant part of the experimental work related to my postdoctoral research has also been carried out at the CPEPA laboratory, UoK, under the collaborative support of Prof. (Dr.) Manzoor A. Shah. Together, these academic interactions have motivated my continuing efforts to explore the hidden potential of Kashmirs maize germplasm for future crop improvement and sustainable agriculture. Over the years, this research journey has strengthened the belief that the Kashmir Himalayas possess invaluable genetic resources that can contribute significantly towards climate-resilient agriculture and future crop improvement programmes. In the coming years, climate change is expected to increase the frequency of unpredictable temperature fluctuations across agricultural regions. Under such circumstances, the importance of naturally adapted germplasm from regions like Kashmir becomes even more critical. The maize fields of Kashmir are therefore not merely cultivation sites; they represent living genetic laboratories containing solutions for future food security. There is an urgent need to explore, conserve, and scientifically characterise the diverse maize landraces cultivated across the Kashmir Himalayas before this valuable genetic wealth is lost. Collaborative efforts involving researchers, agricultural institutions, policymakers, and farming communities can help unlock this hidden treasure for the benefit of future generations. Kashmirs LT- tolerant maize has the potential to contribute not only towards improving maize productivity in temperate regions but also towards developing future crops capable of surviving changing climatic conditions worldwide. (The author is a WISE-Post Doc Fellow under the mentorship of Prof. Zahoor A Dar (GPB), DARS Rangreth Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir)
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Lost in the Merit Race: Why Kashmirs Youth Need Real Career Guidance
From Kupwara to Qazigund, students chase a few secure options while a world of opportunities passes them by. It is time to make career counselling a core part of education in the Valley DR JAVID QADRI In recent years, the Kashmir Valley has witnessed a powerful transformation. Internet connectivity, expansion of higher education, competitive examinations, and exposure to global trends have opened doors that were unimaginable a generation ago. Yet, when one sits with students in a classroom in Kupwara, a coaching centre in Srinagar, or a higher secondary school in Shopian, the answers to a simple question, What do you want to do in life? remain painfully predictable: Doctor, engineer, government job. This narrow band of aspiration is not because our youth lack talent, curiosity, or ambition. On the contrary, Kashmiri students consistently prove their mettle in national examinations, civil services, entrepreneurship, arts, and sports. The real gap lies elsewhere: in the absence of structured, accessible, and professional career counselling that can help young people understand who they are, what the world offers, and how to bridge the gap between the two. Today, the debate on education in the Valley largely revolves around infrastructure, syllabus, examinations, and results. Career guidance is treated as a luxury, often outsourced to a single annual career counselling session or a glossy brochure. But if we are honest, the stakes are too high for such tokenism. In a region where unemployment remains a burning concern and where decades of conflict have constrained economic options, informed career choices are not merely a personal matterthey are a social, psychological, and economic necessity. A culture of confusion masked as ambition From Class 8 onward, Kashmiri children are pushed into a race that is often poorly defined. The metrics of success are largely confined to marks in Board exams, a rank in NEET or JEE, or the secure comfort of a government post. Parents, driven by genuine concern and lived insecurity, equate stability with respectability. Teachers, overburdened and under-trained in career guidance, repeat the same formula that worked for the few. The child, caught between expectations and limited information, mistakes this tunnel vision for ambition. On paper, we speak of a knowledge economy, 21st century skills, and global opportunities. In practice, most students are unaware of thriving fields like data science, animation and design, clinical psychology, international relations, sustainable agriculture, sports management, social entrepreneurship, or even the diverse and growing avenues within vocational trades. When students do hear of these options, it is often through social media fragmentsnot through structured counselling that can match opportunity with aptitude. The result is a generation that is over-coached but under-guided. They may know how to crack multiple-choice questions, but not how to make life choices. This confusion manifests as anxiety, depression, frequent course switching, and a growing sense of failure among those who do not make it to the handful of socially approved careers. Structural barriers to informed choices To understand the urgency of career counselling in the Kashmir Valley, we must look at the structural realities that shape decisions: Beyond one-off sessions: Rethinking counselling as a system It is tempting to think that inviting an expert to address students once a year will solve the counselling problem. But effective career guidance is a process, not an event. It must be woven into the schooling system from middle school onward, evolving as students grow. A meaningful model for the Valley would include: The psychological dimension: Healing through guidance Career counselling, when done well, does not simply say, Do this course, get that job. It helps a young person answer deeper questions: What kind of life do I want? What values matter to me? What am I good at? How can I contribute to my family and society? This clarity can reduce anxiety, build resilience, and offer a sense of purpose that goes beyond marks and money. Moreover, the Valley has seen a worrying rise in mental health concerns among students, ranging from examination stress to clinical depression. Schools and colleges that invest in professional counsellors, who can handle both academic and emotional concerns, will not only produce better professionals but also healthier human beings. Technology as an enabler, not a substitute With the spread of smartphones and internet access, a new ecosystem of online career guidance platforms, webinars, and mentorship networks has emerged. For Kashmiri students, especially those in far-flung areas, these platforms can be a lifeline. They can connect with mentors across India and the world, access information on scholarships, watch career talks, and participate in virtual counselling sessions. However, technology is not a magic wand. Without local facilitationteachers who guide students to the right resources, community centres that host webinars, NGOs that curate content in Urdu or Kashmirionline opportunities can easily be lost in the noise of social media. The challenge is to blend digital possibilities with on-ground support. Role of the state, schools, and civil society Improving career counselling in the Valley cannot be left to individual effort alone. It demands coordinated action. The School Education Department and Higher Education institutions must treat career guidance as a core service, not an add-on. This means allocating budgets for counsellor posts, training programmes, and resource centres in every district. Collaboration with national bodies and universities can help develop context-specific modules for Kashmiri students. Educational institutionsgovernment and private alikeneed to go beyond boasting about toppers and selections. They should create active counselling cells, host regular interactions with professionals, track the progress of alumni in diverse fields, and open their doors to NGOs working in guidance and skill development. Kashmir University, cluster universities, and professional institutes can play a pivotal role by setting up robust career and placement cells, organising job fairs, internship drives, and soft skills training. This not only benefits their students but can also create role models who inspire schoolchildren. Local NGOs, youth clubs, and media houses can amplify positive stories of Kashmiri youth succeeding in varied fieldsjournalism, research, sports, arts, entrepreneurship, and technology. Newspapers, including this one,
Magam, Kunzer, Tangmarg See Civic Development Push
Arif Rashid Tangmarg, June 1: In a concerted effort to improve civic amenities and public infrastructure, the Municipal Committees of Magam, Kunzer and Tangmarg have launched a series of development and sanitation initiatives across their jurisdictions. The measures aim to enhance cleanliness, strengthen basic infrastructure and ensure better public services for residents ahead of the peak summer season. Executive Officer of the Municipal Committees of Magam, Kunzer and Tangmarg, Ishtiyaq Ahmad, said that extensive sanitation and development measures are underway across the three municipal areas to improve public facilities and civic infrastructure. In an interview with Rising Kashmir, Ahmad said that a large influx of visitors was witnessed in public parks and tourist destinations of Kunzer and Tangmarg during Eid-ul-Azha, placing additional responsibility on municipal authorities to maintain cleanliness and public amenities. We are collecting garbage and cleaning markets across all wards on a daily basis. The waste generated in wards and marketplaces is being scientifically segregated at designated dumping sites, Ahmad said. He added that the dumping sites of the Municipal Committees of Kunzer and Tangmarg, which had remained closed for several months due to technical issues, have now been made operational. Highlighting ongoing infrastructure projects, Ahmad said that drainage construction work in Tangmarg has reached nearly 60 percent completion and is expected to be finished within a month. He also said that several other developmental works have been initiated in Tangmarg with the support of the MLA Gulmarg constituency. Expressing gratitude to the MLA of Beerwah Assembly constituency, Ahmad said a major project has been sanctioned for Magam town. Under the project, a pathway costing Rs 2.19 crore will be constructed at the site of the old dumping ground, which has already been closed. The pathway will connect to the municipal park, and a new park is also planned at the location following approval from the Rural Local Bodies Department, Kashmir. We are also planning the construction of lanes, drains and footpaths in all wards of the Municipal Committee Magam. The project, estimated to cost around Rs 1 crore, is expected to receive approval shortly, after which work will commence, he said. Ahmad further said that the municipal authorities are preparing a road macadamisation project worth approximately Rs 50 lakh in response to numerous public requests. The proposal is awaiting approval, following which work will begin in various wards.
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RK News Service Srinagar, June 1: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inaugurated the newly constructed additional accommodation block at Circuit House, Church Lane, Srinagar, aimed at enhancing hospitality infrastructure and improving facilities for visiting dignitaries and guests. The project has been executed by the Public Works (R&B) Department under the Capex budget at a cost of 781.34 lakh. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Member Legislative Assembly Lal Chowk Sheikh Ahsan Ahmad (Pardesi), Secretary Hospitality & Protocol Avny Lavasa, Director Hospitality & Protocol Ashwani Kumar and other senior officers were present on the occasion. The newly added facility is a three-storeyed structure comprising a basement, ground floor and two upper floors. The block houses 18 accommodation rooms, including 12 standard rooms and six suites, designed to provide comfortable and modern lodging facilities. The building has been equipped with several contemporary amenities, including a 13-passenger OTIS lift, central heating system, air conditioning, three linen/store rooms and a ramp facility to ensure accessibility for differently-abled persons. The accommodation units have been aesthetically designed with a blend of modern interiors and traditional Kashmiri architectural elements. The standard rooms feature wallpapered walls, carved rubberwood bed-back panels, Khatamband ceilings and laminated flooring. The suites have been furnished with premium interior finishes, including laminated wall panels, MDF slat walls, Duco-finished fittings and Khatamband ceiling work, reflecting a refined and elegant ambience. The Chief Minister inspected various sections of the newly constructed block and took a detailed tour of the facility. He appreciated the aesthetics of the building, quality of construction and the thoughtful incorporation of traditional design elements in its interiors. He observed that the enhanced accommodation facilities would further strengthen the hospitality infrastructure of Jammu and Kashmir and improve the experience of guests visiting Jammu and Kashmir.
Gondola Service Suspended Till June 5
Aatif Qayoom Srinagar, June 1: The Gulmarg Gondola service will remain suspended for tourists till June 5, 2026, due to technical maintenance, according to an official notice issued by the J&K Cable Car Corporation on its official website. The notice informed tourists that all tickets booked for visit dates between May 25 and June 5 will be refunded in full. The corporation also expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to visitors due to the temporary closure of the service. Officials said the shutdown has been ordered to carry out necessary maintenance and inspection works in the cable car system to ensure safe and smooth operations for tourists. The Gulmarg Gondola is considered one of the most visited tourist attractions in Kashmir and witnesses heavy footfall during the ongoing summer season. Authorities have advised tourists and visitors to check official updates before planning their visit to Gulmarg during the closure period. Tourism stakeholders in the area said the suspension may temporarily affect tourist activity, but they welcomed the decision keeping passenger safety in view. The latest maintenance comes shortly after a major technical glitch in the Gondola system left several tourists stranded mid air, triggering a massive rescue operation in Gulmarg. More than 300 tourists were safely rescued after the service developed the fault, leading to suspension of operations for several hours. The rescue operation was jointly carried out by officials and staff of the Cable Car Corporation, Army, Police, SDRF teams, and the civil administration. Rescue teams worked for hours to evacuate passengers safely from the cabins amid panic among tourists. The operation was widely appreciated as all stranded tourists were rescued safely without any injury. Following the incident, authorities decided to conduct a detailed inspection and maintenance of the entire system before allowing normal operations to resume. The Gulmarg Gondola remains a major attraction for both domestic and foreign tourists visiting Kashmir every year.
Overloading, violation of SOPs have made Kashmirs Gondola cable car vulnerable to technical snags
Set up in 1998, Gondola has two phases of rides:one from Gulmarg to Kongdoori (10 minutes ride) and another from Kongdoori to Apharwat(12 minutes ride), with the highest point located at an altitude of 4,390 metres (14,403 feet).
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