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Guwahati: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in several parts of Arunachal Pradesh from Wednesday, August 19. According to the weather agency, districts likely to receive heavy rainfall include Tawang, West Kameng, East Kameng, Papum Pare, Lower Subansiri, Upper Subansiri, East Siang, Lower Dibang Valley, Lohit, Anjaw, Namsai, Changlang, Tirap [] The post Arunachal: IMD forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms across several districts appeared first on NorthEast Now .
UDP, HSPDP to decide alliance fate after by-election
Shillong, Aug 18:The United Democratic Party (UDP) and Hill State Peoples Democratic Party (HSPDP) will sit to decide on whether they will continue to remain in alliance with each other after the by-election for the Shillong Lok Sabha seat is held. The UDP and HSPDP are members of the wider Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) but [] The post UDP, HSPDP to decide alliance fate after by-election first appeared on Highland Post .
JSU challenges Shree Cement mining in NGT, eyes High Court next
Shillong, Aug 18:The Jaintia Students Union (JSU) filed an application before the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Eastern Zone Bench in Kolkata, challenging Shree Cements proposed 217.394-hectare mining project in Jaintia Hills. A JSU delegation led by Education Secretary Bocheru Mi Pohsnem, with President Jersom Shylla and Assistant Finance Secretary Wansalan Dame Patwet, submitted evidence after [] The post JSU challenges Shree Cement mining in NGT, eyes High Court next first appeared on Highland Post .
Shree Cement trucks, villagers hit by damaged route
Khliehriat, Aug 18:Several trucks carrying materials for Shree Cement were stranded for hours on Tuesday, after getting stuck on a damaged stretch of the PWD road in the Tongseng-Nongkhlieh area, sources said. According to reports, trucks were trying to reach the companys site in Nongkhlieh Elaka when they were halted at the point where the [] The post Shree Cement trucks, villagers hit by damaged route first appeared on Highland Post .
Govt ignores hawker protests, hails
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Meghalaya to fix 322 villages as JJM review finds supply gaps
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DC Kulgam inaugurates Aadhaar Seva Kendra
Kulgam, Aug 18: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam today inaugurated a dedicated Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) at Kulgam, near Grid Station. The Seva Kendra has been established by UIDAI to provide hassle-free, reliable, and transparent Aadhaar-related services to the residents. The Kendra will function as a one-stop facility for all Aadhaar services including new aadhaar enrolment, mandatory biometric updates, demographic updates like name, address, date of birth, gender, mobile number, and email ID corrections, biometric updates like fingerprints, iris, and photograph updates, Aadhaar print / re-print, Aadhaar download and e-Aadhaar, lock / unlock biometrics and Aadhaar authentication Services and on-spot grievance redressal. Speaking on the occasion, the DC said the inauguration of the ASK is aimed at easing access to Aadhaar services and reducing the burden on Common Service Centres and banks in the district while also ensuring service delivery at approved affordable rates. The new Kendra shall be handy in improving accessibility, ensure faster service delivery, enhanced transparency, support to welfare delivery and promoting digital empowerment, the DC added. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Shoaib Mohammad Khan, Project Manager, UIDAI; Peer Mubashir Shah, Cluster Manager, J&K; and Danishwar Hamid, Operations Manager, Kulgam, besides other officials and concerned persons.
DC Anantnag reviews progress of PMAY
Anantnag, Aug 18: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat on Tuesday chaired a meeting at DC Office, to review the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), Rural and Urban, in the district. The meeting was attended by the Assistant Commissioner Development, Chief Planning Officer, Block Development Officers, Chief Executive Officer, Municipal Council Anantnag, Executive Officers of Municipal Committees, and other concerned officials. Briefing the chair about progress of both components of the scheme, the ACD informed that the district has achieved around 95 percent progress under PMAY-G as well as PMAY-U so far, while the remaining 5 percent gap is expected to be covered soon. Regarding PMAY-G, the meeting was informed that around 32,000 applications have been received in the district. Of these, 17,884 applicants were found eligible as per the prescribed PMAY-G guidelines, while around 14,000 applications were rejected on account of ineligibility under the scheme guidelines. The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned officers to ensure that the remaining targets are completed within the stipulated timeframe. He also stressed upon the Block Development Officers (BDOs) to establish grievance cells at all blocks to facilitate applicants, respond to their queries and promptly address issues related to PMAY cases. Dr. Bilal said that issues concerning prospective landless beneficiaries and applicants residing in areas falling under forest land should be examined and taken up with the concerned authorities for early resolution. The Deputy Commissioner further directed the officers to ensure regular updation of beneficiary registration and verification, besides closely monitoring the physical and financial progress of sanctioned housing units. He also emphasized the timely release of installments to eligible beneficiaries so that construction work is not delayed.
KU begins intl. conference on env. literature
Srinagar Aug 18: Department of Urdu, University of Kashmir (KU) began a two-day international conference on Environmental Literature and Criticism in Urdu at the Main Campus. The conference aims to bring together faculty members, researchers, students and literature enthusiasts from various across the globe to deliberate on the emerging field of environmental literature and its critical dimensions in Urdu. Presiding over the inaugural session, Vice-Chancellor KU, Prof. Nilofer Khan described the conference theme as one of the significant academic concerns of the contemporary era. Literary and research activities centred on environment and nature are important in the contemporary context. Such academic initiatives help broaden the scope of research and critical inquiry in Urdu literature, she said. Dean Academic Affairs, KU, Prof. Shariefuddin Pirzada, highlighted the interrelationship between nature, environment and human life as reflected in Urdu literature. He emphasised the need for sustained academic and research engagement with environmental literature and criticism. Delivering the keynote address, former Head, Department of Urdu, University of Delhi, Prof. Irtiza Karim, noted the significance of environmental literature and criticism and drew attention to contemporary environmental challenges and their impact on human life and civilisation. Head, Department of Urdu, University of Jammu, Prof. Shahab Inayat Ahmad Malik, and former Director, Centre for Distance and Online Education KU, Prof. Shafiqa Parveen, also shared their views on the theme. They described environmental literature and criticism as highly relevant to contemporary academic discourse and highlighted various dimensions of the subject and its importance for the advancement of Urdu literary studies. Former Head, Department of Urdu, and Dean Faculty of Arts, Prof. Nazir Ahmad Malik, emphasised the importance of promoting environmental consciousness through Urdu literature. Earlier, in his welcome address Head, Department of Urdu, KU, Prof. Irfan Ahmad, highlighted the significance of the conference theme, observing that environmental and ecological concerns have increasingly affected human life in the contemporary era. The two-day conference will continue with academic deliberations on various literary and critical dimensions of environmental concerns in Urdu literature. The proceedings of the session were conducted by Dr. Mushtaq Haider, and vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Kausar Rasool, faculty members at Department of Urdu KU.
Student Induction Programme-2026 begins at IUST
Awantipora, Aug 18: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) today started its annual Student Induction Programme, being organised by the Dean of Students, IUST, to welcome the fresh batch of students. The programme is held in collaboration with the Dean Academic Affairs and the Directorate of Internal Quality Assurance (DIQA), to enlighten the new students about the Universitys academic environment, student support system, facilities, and opportunities. The Dean Academic Affairs, Prof. Sheikh Ajaz Bashir, formally welcomed the students and called on them to focus on academic excellence and comprehensive learning. His talk underlined the need for a value-based development of students and how they could contribute to nation-building. In her Introductory remarks, the Dean of Students, Dr. Monisa Qadiri, introduced the induction programme and outlined the various student welfare and extracurricular activities and engagement initiatives of the university. The induction programme will run through the week for different Schools of the University; School of Engineering and Technology, School of Business Studies, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Sciences, School of Architecture and Planning. The different sessions during the induction programme were conducted by Controller of Examinations Dr Peer Bilal, Director IT & SS, Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Ganie, Dean Outreach, Ruheela Hassan, I/C Rumi Library Dr. Sheikh Shueb, Officer-in-Charge Dr. Directorate of Physical Education & Sports, S. Iqbal Quraishi, Alumni Connect Coordinator Dr. Hilal A Makroo. The sessions enlightened freshers with IUSTs examination procedures, academic regulations, outreach and community engagement activities, library affairs, sports facilities and activities, alumni connect etc. Besides, departmental-level visits and orientation is also part of the general induction programme. The departmental participation of the new batch is being coordinated by various coordinators and co-coordinators from different schools.
DC Srinagar inaugurates ICT labs in five govt schools
Srinagar, Aug 18: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, on Tuesday inaugurated state-of-the-art ICT Labs established in five Government Schools across the District under a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative funded by NTT DATA and implemented by ELFA International, marking a significant step towards strengthening digital education and expanding equitable access to technology-enabled learning opportunities. The inauguration ceremony was held at Government Girls Higher Secondary School (GGHSS), Nawakadal, where the Deputy Commissioner graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. He inaugurated the ICT Labs established in five educational institutions including Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Nawakadal, Government Boys High School, Dara, Government Boys High School, Panzinara, Government Boys High School, Bakshipora and Government Girls High School, Balhama. The initiative, supported by NTT DATA and ELFA International, under its CSR programme was aimed to foster stronger collaboration among the Administration, Corporate sector and Community, thereby contributing to the overall welfare and development of the society. Following the inauguration, the Deputy Commissioner interacted virtually with the faculty members and students of the other four beneficiary schools. He urged the students to make optimum use of the newly established ICT facilities and leverage digital resources to enhance their learning, skills and exposure to technology. Addressing the gathering, the DC said that access to digital tools can significantly enhance student motivation, strengthen foundational competencies and broaden learning opportunities, particularly for students studying in schools located in remote areas of the district. He appreciated NTT DATA for supporting the initiative through its CSR programme and ELFA International for effectively implementing the project, stating that such interventions demonstrate the positive impact that responsible corporate participation can have in strengthening public education infrastructure. The DC remarked that the establishment of ICT Labs is not merely about introducing technology into classrooms, but about opening new horizons of opportunity for students who have long faced limited access to digital resources. He emphasized that technology-enabled education can help students acquire the confidence, skills and competencies needed to participate meaningfully in an increasingly digital world. Underscoring the importance of collaboration, the DC called for stronger public-private-community partnerships, stating that coordinated efforts by the administration, corporate sector and community can create equitable opportunities for students and contribute substantially to sustainable social development and the overall welfare of society. He also urged ELFA International to continue undertaking similar CSR-led initiatives in District Srinagar, appreciating the organization's efforts towards strengthening the education ecosystem and complementing government initiatives through meaningful community-focused interventions. The CEO & President, ELFA International, while speaking on the occasion, stated that the ICT Lab initiative, supported by NTT DATA under its CSR programme, is aimed not only at providing infrastructure but also at creating an enabling environment where students can develop curiosity, confidence, digital awareness and practical capabilities. Adding that ELFA International remains committed to working with corporate partners such as NTT DATA and the administration to implement initiatives that generate long-term social impact. He also assured that the organization would continue to undertake and support similar initiatives in the future to further strengthen digital education and expand technology-enabled learning opportunities for students across District Srinagar. The event was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz-ul-Aziz, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Aadil Fareed Srinagar, IAS Probationer, Aakash Garg, Chief Planning Officer Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Personnel Officer DSEK, Iqbal Hussain Mir, Chief Education Officer, Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Bhat, Principal GGHS School, Dr. Benazir Chalku, CEO & President ELFA International, Nawab Mehran Khan, Senior Vice President, Iftikhar Ahmad Mir along with senior team members of ELFA International besides, Students and Faculty members of the School.
SKUAST-K holds graduation day for 77 BVSc students
Shuhama, Aug 17: The Faculty of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry (FVSc & AH), Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) on Tuesday held its 3rd Graduation Day Ceremony for BVSc & AH 2020 batch at Harmukh Auditorium, Shuhama, marking the graduation of 77 veterinary students. The graduating students were presented Provisional Degree Certificates upon successful completion of the BVSc & AH programme, while their final degree certificates will be conferred at the forthcoming formal convocation of the University. The ceremony featured an academic procession, Veterinarian Oath, felicitation of academic achievers and the best outgoing internee student. A newsletter on the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan programme series, the 4th edition of the Arts & Craft Faculty Club magazine and a documentary prepared by the graduating students were also released. Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-K, Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, who was the Chief Guest, congratulated the graduates and their parents and appreciated the Faculty for its continued efforts towards academic excellence and professional training. Prof. Ganai urged the young veterinarians to go beyond professional qualifications and emerge as responsible One Health professionals and conscientious citizens. He called upon them to pursue excellence with discipline, integrity and a strong sense of social responsibility, contributing to the development of the region and the nation. Highlighting SKUAST-Ks growing academic and institutional recognition, the Vice-Chancellor reiterated the Universitys commitment to strengthening its national standing and pursuing global aspirations through progressive academic and institutional initiatives. Dean, FVSc & AH, Prof. Riaz Ahmad Shah, welcomed the dignitaries, graduates, parents, faculty members and guests and presented an overview of the Facultys academic and institutional achievements. He congratulated the graduating batch and noted the expanding presence of SKUAST-Ks veterinary graduates in reputed institutions and organisations within Jammu and Kashmir, across the country and beyond. Registrar, SKUAST-K, Prof. Azmat Alam Khan, administered the Veterinarian Oath to the graduates and urged them to uphold the dignity of the veterinary profession through integrity, discipline, strong work ethics and high professional and moral values. The ceremony also provided an emotional moment for the graduates and their parents, who reflected on the students academic journey and expressed pride, gratitude and excitement as the young veterinarians prepared to embark on their professional careers. The programme began with an academic procession from the Faculty Outreach Centre to the Harmukh Auditorium and concluded with a group photograph of the graduating batch. Director Extension Prof. Raihana Habib Kanth, Director Education Prof. Mohammad Altaf Bhat, Dean Students Welfare Prof. Sajad Gangoo, UG Coordinator Dr. I. M. Allaie, Deans and Associate Deans of various faculties, retired faculty members, parents, students and other guests attended the ceremony. The formal proceedings concluded with a vote of thanks by Prof. Abdul Hai, Lead Warden.
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Srinagar, Aug 18: Several Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) on Tuesday called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the Civil Secretariat here and discussed key developmental matters and public welfare issues concerning their respective constituencies. MLA Baramulla Javid Baigh, MLA Rajpora Ghulam Mohi Uddin Mir, MLA Poonch-Haveli Ajaz Ahmad Jan and MLA Bandipora Nizamuddin Bhat met the Chief Minister and apprised him of various issues and developmental priorities of their respective constituencies. The Chief Minister gave a patient hearing to the visiting legislators and assured them that all genuine issues raised by them concerning their constituencies would be addressed on priority, in accordance with the applicable rules and available resources.
1,700 human-wildlife conflict calls received in Kashmir this year
Srinagar, Aug 18: The Wildlife Department in Kashmir has received around 1,700 distress calls related to human-wildlife conflict this year,with teams responding to all such complaints, Regional Wildlife Warden, Kashmir, Tawheed Ahmad Deva, said. Speaking to Rising Kashmir, Deva said the department has been responding promptly to distress calls and has dedicated teams to deal with incidents involving wild animals. Whenever we receive these distress calls, we act immediately. We have proper teams for responding to such complaints, he said. He further said that over the pastsix toseven years, the department has received more than 14,000 distress calls related to human-wildlife conflict, and teams have attended to all of them. According to Deva, the department currently has 24 fully active control rooms across Kashmir to receive and respond to complaints, while more such facilities have also been proposed. There are occasions when the department receives a huge volume of calls simultaneously, making it important for people to take necessary precautions at their own level to minimise the risk of attacks, he said. Deva described human-wildlife conflict as a negative interaction between humans and animals that can result in human injuries and deaths, animal loss and crop damage. He said Kashmir is currently witnessing such conflicts, with two people losing their lives and nearly 30 sustaining injuries in such incidents this year. In the last seven years, around 70 people have died and nearly 700 have been injured in human-wildlife conflict incidents, he said. On the reasons behind the increasing conflict, Deva said changes in habitation patterns and encroachment into wildlife habitats have brought humans closer to forest areas, increasing the chances of encounters with wild animals. Habitation has changed. We have encroached upon their habitat and are living close to forests. This has become a kind of threat, and people living in such areas have to take precautions, he said. He said that whenever wildlife teams visit conflict-prone areas, they also sensitise local residents and make them aware of necessary precautionary measures. The Regional Wildlife Wardenadvised people to avoid unnecessary movement during early morning and evening hours, when wild animals are more likely to be active. If people have to go out during these hours, they should move in groups and carry sticks. Children should not be allowed to go out unnecessarily, he said. Deva said wild animals generally venture outin search ofprey or food, but encounters with humans can result in injuries, deaths and other losses. He also identified changes in agricultural practices as another factor contributing to the problem,sayingpaddy fields in several areas have been converted into fruit orchards,attractingwild animals towards residential areas in search of fruit. Devaappealed to the public to follow the precautionary guidelines issued by the Wildlife Department to reduce the risk of human-wildlife encounters and ensure the safety of both people and animals.
J&K sees sharp drop in hr secondary enrolment
Srinagar, Aug 18: Jammu & Kashmir is facing a significant decline in student enrolment as children move through successive stages of school education, with the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) falling to 44.8 per cent at the higher-secondary level, according to a NITI Aayog report. The report, titled School Education System in India: Temporal Analysis and Policy Roadmap for Quality Enhancement, points to a widening gap in enrolment between the early years of schooling and Classes XI and XII. The figures indicate that while enrolment is high at the primary stage, a large number of students do not continue through the higher levels. J&Ks GER stands at 113.7 per cent at the primary level. It declines to 77.3 per cent at upper-primary, 66.1 per cent at secondary and just 44.8 per cent at higher-secondary level. The trend is accompanied by a secondary-level dropout rate of 12.9 per cent in J&K, above the national average of 11.5 per cent. The figures underline the need for stronger measures to retain students and support their transition to higher classes. The report has also raised questionsoverthe distribution and utilisation of teaching resources. As many as 146 schools in J&K have no students enrolled, despite 61 teachers being posted there. At the same time, 1,371 schools are operating with only one teacher. These institutions together have 32,303 students, highlighting the pressure on teaching staff in several schools. Infrastructure remains another concern. Only 16.5 per cent of schools in J&K have functional smart classrooms, limiting students access to technology-based learning. The report also shows that only 45.4 per cent of schools have ramps for children with special needs. The figures point to gaps in making schools more accessible and inclusive. The findings highlight the need to improve student retention, rationalise teaching resources and strengthen school infrastructure, particularly at the higher-secondary level.
Govt to identify accident-prone locations along NHs
Srinagar, Aug 18: In a bid to remove encroachments and identify accident-prone locations, the Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted District Highway Safety Task Forces (DHSTF) across the Union Territory, with respective District Magistrates asked to lead the panels as Chairpersons. The step comes at a time when road accidents along National Highways continue to claim precious lives, shattering the dreams of many families. Recent data tabled by the Centre in the Lok Sabha revealed that Jammu and Kashmir recorded 1,109 road accidents on National Highways in 2026, in which 206 people lost their lives and 1,658 others were injured. According to details accessed by Rising Kashmir, the DHSTFs have been constituted in compliance with the Supreme Court's order dated April 13, 2026, passed in WP(C) No. 9 of 2025, titled In Re: Phalodi Accident vs. NHAI & Ors. The order states that the DHSTF will be headed by the District Magistrate, while the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Additional Deputy Commissioner or Sub Divisional Magistrate (to be nominated by the Chairperson), Assistant Regional Transport Officer concerned, Representative of the Executing Agency (NHAI, NHIDCL, Public Works (R&B) Department or any other concerned agency), Representative of Traffic Police not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police, and Representative of the Urban Local Body concerned will be the Members. The Chairperson may co-opt any other member as may be necessary for the effective discharge of the Task Force's mandate. The DHSTFs have been tasked with monitoring the implementation of directions issued by the Supreme Court in the aforementioned case. Their key responsibilities include monitoring removal of encroachments and unauthorised access points on National Highways and other major roads, reviewing regulation of land use adjoining highways and recommending corrective measures in coordination with concerned agencies, overseeing highway surveillance, enforcement activities, traffic management measures and other road safety initiatives, identifying accident-prone locations and recommending engineering, enforcement and awareness interventions for mitigation of road accidents, ensuring coordination among all stakeholder departments and agencies for effective implementation of road safety measures, and submitting periodic reports to the Government through the Administrative Department concerned regarding compliance and progress achieved. The Task Forces have also been directed to perform such other functions relating to highway safety and implementation of the directions of the Supreme Court as may be assigned by the Government from time to time. The Task Forces have been directed to hold meetings at least once every fortnight and review the status of compliance with road safety measures within their respective districts.
Kashmirs Apple Express to roll out on Sep 1
Srinagar, Aug 18: Kashmirs apple growers are set to get a major transportation boost, with the first dedicated Apple Train expected to begin operations from Anantnag on September 1, providing a faster route for moving the Valleys prized fruit to markets across the country. Bashir Ahmad Bashir, Chairman of the Kashmir Valley Fruit Growers and Dealers Union, welcomed the proposed service and said formalities were currently being completed. He said discussions were also underway with railway authorities over the operational model, including whether the service would run as a full dedicated train or through individual bogies booked by growers and traders. This is a major step forward for Kashmirs fruit industry. The Apple Train is expected to start from September 1 and will provide growers with a faster mode of transportation for taking their produce to markets outside Jammu and Kashmir, Bashir said. The proposed service could prove particularly important during the peak harvesting season, when timely transportation can make a significant difference to the quality and market value of apples. Faster rail movement is expected to reduce transit delays and post-harvest losses while giving growers improved access to major consumption centres. Apple cultivation remains a key pillar of Kashmirs rural economy. The Valley produces around 1.7 million metric tonnes of apples annually, with nearly 35 to 40 lakh families estimated to be directly or indirectly associated with apple cultivation, trade, transportation and related activities. Weather-hit growers look for better returns The proposed rail service comes at a crucial juncture for growers, many of whom have suffered losses this year due to hailstorms and erratic weather conditions. With a portion of the crop already damaged, growers are hoping that faster transportation will help them move the remaining marketable produce quickly, allowing apples to reach consumers while retaining their freshness and commercial value. For years, transportation has remained a critical component of Kashmirs fruit trade, particularly during the harvesting season when large volumes of produce have to be moved simultaneously to markets outside J&K. The Apple Train is therefore being viewed by growers as more than just an alternative mode of transport. It could provide an additional link between Kashmirs orchards and major markets, potentially reducing dependence on road transportation and improving the efficiency of the fruit supply chain. If operationalised as planned, the September 1 launch could mark a significant new chapter for Kashmirs horticulture sector, putting the Valleys apples on a faster track from orchard to market.
Budgam teen designs gun locking system to prevent weapon snatching
Budgam, Aug 18:In a small village,Wanihama in Budgam's Beerwah tehsil, a class 12 student has spent the last few years designing solutions to two very different problems: one born out of concern for the security forces guardingKashmir, the other out ofwhat he saw missing in the region's hospital wards. Abid Hussain Mir, a student of Boys Higher Secondary School Beerwah, first turned his attention to a problem he had been observing closely: incidents in which security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir had their weapons snatched. That concern led him to design what he calls a Gun LockingSystem,a mechanism aimed at preventing unauthorised use of a firearm if it falls into the wrong hands. If guns protect us, why shouldnt we protect them, so that no innocent life is lost? Mir said, explainingthe thinking behind the idea. Abid submitted the concept through Toycathon, and it eventually earned him a design registration from the Design Office under the Patent Office, Government of India. According to the certificate, Design No. 403548-001, dated December 31, 2023, was registered in his name under Class 21-01 for a Toy Gun with Trigger Lock. The entire cost of developing the concept, which he estimated at between Rs 50,000 and Rs 60,000, was borne by his father, Mohammad Qasim Mir, and his teacher, Mushtaq Ahmad Wani, who was awarded the state-level Best Teacher Award last year. Abids second and current project takes him into an entirely different space: hospital care. He is developing what he calls a Multipurpose Bed for BedriddenPatients,designed to address a problemhe says iscommon in Jammu and Kashmirs hospitals: a lack of space for attendants and difficulty moving critically ill patients who cannot easily be shifted. I have kept the trolley inbuilt, and space for an attendant inbuilt as well, since in most of our hospitals in Jammu and Kashmir, there isn't dedicated space available for that, he said. Mir said the bed also has an inbuilt toilet forpatients in critical conditionwho cannot be moved, and an inbuilt trolley that canbe used toshift a patient when required. The idea has already moved through multiple stages of a government science exhibition programme, from the school level to the zonal, district and now divisional level. A certificate issued by the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Beerwah, Budgam, confirms that Abid, representing Boys Higher Secondary School Beerwah, participated in the District Level Competition under the RSBVP Programme 2025-26 Model Exhibition on May 12, 2026. He is scheduled to present the project at the divisional level on August 21, 2026, representing his education zone, Beerwah. Abid said the models prototype has been shaped but is not yet functional, andthathe hopes a national-level platform, rather than the state-level exposure he received for his first idea, would help this second concept gain the support it needs to move from design to implementation. If I get a national-level platform, I am hundred per cent confident I would be able to present it better, and it would get a better boost,and it wouldn't take as long to implement on the ground, he said. Reflecting on what has changed for students like him,the student said hebelieves government schools in Jammu and Kashmir are increasingly producing young talent and innovative ideas, something he linked to the Prime Minister's vision of a Viksit Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat by 2047. There has never been a shortage of talent among children here. They have represented India not just at the national level, but at the international level too, and brought India great honours, he said. Abid expressed hope that Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will take note of the security situation in the country,and in Jammu and Kashmir in particular,and consider the need for his gun-locking system. For his second idea, he said, I hope Union Health Minister JP Nadda will look into the concept and its need, and support its implementation on the ground. Abid also appealed to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, the Director General of Police, the Northern Command's Corps Commander, and Health & Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo to look at both his ideas the gun-locking system already registered, and the multipurpose bed still under development and support their implementation on the ground.
Amarnath Yatra sets green model benchmark
Srinagar, Aug 18:The annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra concluded with a record turnout of over 4.80 lakh pilgrims this year. An ambitious zero waste to landfill strategy ensured that over 500 metric tonnes of solid wastewasscientifically processed instead of being dumped, setting a new benchmark for sustainable pilgrimage management in the Himalayas. According to an official report available with the Rising Kashmir, the sanitation operation was one of the largest ever undertaken during the Yatra, with authorities integrating waste segregation, recycling, composting, biogas generation and digital monitoring into a comprehensive waste-management system across the Baltal and Pahalgam routes. The report states that the waste value chain began with source segregation, followed by collection, secondary segregation, wet waste processing, dry waste baling, authorised recycling and scientific disposal. Waste was collected every two to four hours through route-specific logistics. In difficult terrain inaccessible to vehicles, ponies and manual carriers ensured uninterrupted collection and transportation of waste from camps and trekking routes, according to the report. The operation also included composting of biodegradable waste, plastic recovery, dry waste baling, recycling and scientific disposal of biomedical waste through authorised treatment facilities. Authorities simultaneously implemented an extensive wastewater management system comprising soak pits, grease traps, leach pits, septic tanks, sewage treatment plants (STPs), faecal sludge management and desludging operations to prevent contamination of mountain streams, soil pollution and public health risks. Plastic pollution was tackled through restriction checkpoints, distribution of nearly 1.5 lakh cloth bags, Water ATMs, plastic collection centres and the introduction of the Bartan Bank, which replaced disposable plastic utensils with reusable steel crockery at community kitchens, the report states. Officials estimate that the Water ATM initiative alone prevented the use of nearly 3.2 million plastic bottles during the pilgrimage, significantly reducing plastic waste in the ecologically sensitive region. Round-the-clock sanitation teams maintained cleanliness across camps and trekking routes, while GPS-enabled monitoring, command centre surveillance, waste audits, daily weighment registers and inspection teams tracked sanitation activities in real time. Technology played a key role in the operation. Authorities deployed the Trayambakam web application, DAMA MIS Dashboard, AI-powered digital assistants Megha and Gyandev, QR-based feedback systems, the Shivam Shubham sanitation portal, Swachh Jyot Flexi Biogas model, Paper-to-Brick recycling technology and the Gandhi Stick for collecting multi-layer plastic waste. The sanitation drive was complemented by a large public awareness campaign involving signages, radio jingles, documentaries, puppet shows, street plays, cleanliness pledges and outreach programmes targeting pilgrims, langar operators, sanitation workers and service providers. Dr Sameer Sharma, Chief Executive Officer of Swaaha Resource Management Pvt Ltd, said the objective was to ensure that every recoverable fraction of waste entered a scientific processing chain instead of ending up in landfills. Our objective is to ensure that every possible fraction of waste is recovered through composting, recycling and resource recovery. The model is designed to minimise landfill disposal while protecting the fragile Himalayan ecology, he said. Dr Sharma said the collection of more than 50 metric tonnes of mule dung during this year's Yatra marked another major milestone. The next phase will convert this accumulated mule dung into methane through biogas technology, transforming waste into clean renewable energy while reducing environmental pollution along the pilgrimage routes, he said. Officials said the success of the sanitation programme demonstrates that even one of India's largest annual religious congregations can be managed sustainably through scientific planning, community participation, digital monitoring and circular economy principles, offering a replicable model for other large-scale pilgrimages across the country.
Patients suffer as five GMC staffers go on strike
Srinagar, Aug 18: Patient care was severely affected on Tuesday in five new Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) in J&K as its non-gazetted begin an indefinite strike over delay in framing of recruitment rules that has hampered the recruitment process. The non-gazetted employees of GMC Baramulla, Anantnag, Rajouri, Doda and Kathua observed the indefinite strike by holding protests and demonstrations in the premises of the respective medical colleges against the delay in framing of the recruitment rules. A group of protesting employees at GMC Baramulla said the institution is already facing a shortage of staff and that healthcare does not appear to be a priority sector. There are already 150 MBBS seats, 50 PG seats, BSc courses, renal dialysis and radiology courses. This is an additional burden on the already overburdened staff at GMCs, they said. The employees said the prolonged uncertainty has left them deprived of opportunities for promotions and career progression. They, however, maintained that the issue extends beyond their service conditions and has implications for the functioning of the healthcare system. The aggrieved employees said the expansion of a medical college cannot be limited to buildings, beds and machines. Every new service requires trained manpower to operate it. Without adequate staffing, even newly established sections and equipment cant achieve their full potential, they said. The non-gazetted employees have been demanding their career progression, but the government is yet to come up with a defined recruitment and promotion mechanism. Similar concerns have been raised by non-gazetted staff of the other four new GMCs. This is not merely a problem of non-gazetted employees. It is a problem concerning the entire healthcare system and unemployed youth, the employee said. They demand clarity over their service conditions while the government faces the larger challenge of ensuring adequate manpower in expanding medical institutions. Employees said that in August last year, the Health and Medical Education Department had placed draft recruitment rules for the new GMCs in the public domain, but no further progress was made towards their finalisation. As per the employees, over 3,000 posts for the five new GMCs were created through a Cabinet decision and subsequently sanctioned vide Order No. 575-HME of 2017 dated October 23, 2017. The employees, who were appointed through the JKSSB after the establishment of the new GMCs, alleged that several employees have resigned due to the absence of promotional avenues and stagnant salaries which has affected the functioning of these institutions.
Gender equality needs better data, equal opportunities: Prof Indu Agnihotri
Srinagar, Aug 18: Professor Indu Agnihotri on Tuesday stressed the need for reliable data and stronger policy interventions to address gender inequality, saying the lack of adequate data remains one of the major hurdles in understanding and tackling the challenges faced by women. She was speaking at a two day national conference on Gender Equality in the 21st Century: Perspectives & Pathways to SDG 5 at Government College for Women, M.A. Road, Srinagar. Agnihotri said gender equality remains a universal challenge and is equally significant for India and Jammu & Kashmir. She said proper data is essential for making a precise assessment of the situation and developing effective measures to address existing gaps. Referring to Sustainable Development Goal 5, she said the United Nations has placed gender equality among its key global development goals. SDG 5 covers several areas, including education, access to resources, political participation and equal opportunities for women. She said women continue to face difficulties in employment, equal pay and access to financial resources and property, particularly when seeking to establish or expand entrepreneurial activities. Agnihotri also underlined the historic contribution of women in Jammu & Kashmir to the economy and production. She said women have played an important role in handicrafts, including Pashmina and Shahtoosh related work, besides contributing through home based activities and agriculture. She said the economic contribution of women needs to be recognised while addressing the barriers that restrict their participation and access to opportunities. The professor said conferences provide an important platform for researchers and academics to examine available data, discuss findings and place recommendations before governments. She stressed that policy regimes need to take such recommendations seriously and translate research findings into measures that can improve womens employment opportunities and reduce inequality. The conference brought together academicians, researchers and policymakers to deliberate on gender justice, social inclusion and sustainable development, with particular focus on pathways towards achieving the targets of SDG 5.
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GANDERBAL: Residents of Gund tehsil in Central Kashmirs Ganderbal district have urged the administration to fill key vacant administrative posts, including those of Tehsildar and Block Development Officer (BDO), saying the continued arrangement of additional charges is creating difficulties for a large population spread across the area. According to sources, Gund has been without a permanent Tehsildar and BDO for around the last eight months. The Tehsildar post fell vacant in March this year following the retirement of the incumbent, after which the Tehsildar of Kangan was entrusted with the additional charge of Gund. Similarly, after the transfer of the BDO Gund earlier this year, the BDO Kangan was given additional charge of Gund block. Locals said that while the officers holding additional charge have been visiting Gund and attending to official work on designated days, the arrangement is not sufficient to meet the requirements of both areas. Both Kangan and Gund are vast areas with a large population. An officer holding charge of two major areas cannot be expected to give adequate time to both places, residents said, adding that people often have to wait for the concerned officers availability for routine administrative matters. They said that the existing arrangement affects not only the functioning of government offices but also causes inconvenience to people who have to visit offices repeatedly for certificates, revenue-related matters, development issues and other routine official work. Residents pointed out that Gund was granted tehsil status in 2014-15 following long-standing demands from the local population. The move had raised hopes that people from the vast area would no longer have to travel to Kangan for basic administrative services. However, locals said that several offices and facilities that are normally associated with a tehsil have still not been established in Gund in a comprehensive manner. The area attached to Gund extends from Ganiwan to Sarbal, covering a sizeable and geographically challenging region. Residents said that despite the creation of the tehsil, people continue to travel to Kangan for several routine services that should ideally be available closer to their homes. The issue, they said, becomes particularly difficult for elderly people and residents living in remote areas. During peak summer or harsh winter conditions, including snowfall, travelling to Kangan for routine work becomes a major challenge. Residents also highlighted the need for strengthening the health administration in Gund. They said that the appointment and availability of dedicated health officials, including a Block Medical Officer, would help improve monitoring and coordination of healthcare services in the area. Residents said that the problem is not limited to Gund and that several administrative posts in different parts of Ganderbal district are also either vacant or being managed through additional arrangements. They maintained that such temporary arrangements may be necessary for a short period but should not continue for months. They have appealed to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the concerned departments to expedite the appointment of permanent Tehsildars, BDOs and other officials in Ganderbal district, particularly in Gund, so that administrative services can function effectively. The residents also urged the government to establish the remaining offices associated with the Gund tehsil and strengthen existing facilities, saying that doing so would reduce the dependence of the local population on Kangan and bring basic government services closer to the people. They said filling the vacant posts and establishing the required offices would not only improve administrative efficiency but also provide much-needed relief to residents of the remote and geographically extensive Gund area.
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