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Poonch, Sep 1 : Authorities have ordered closure of all schools in Poonch district on Tuesday as a precautionary measure in view of inclement weather. Chief Education Officer Poonch in an order, as per GNS said that in view of prevailing inclement weather conditions, heavy rainfall and rising water levels in rivers and nallahs, safety and security of students and staff is of paramount importance. Accordingly, all Government and Private Schools in District Poonch shall remain closed today as a pr

Bishkek , September 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for dismantling the entire ecosystem of terrorism, including its financing, recruitment, radicalisation and safe havens, asserting that there can be no double standards in the fight against terrorism. Addressing the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, PM Modi said terrorism remains a grave challenge to all of humanity and stressed that the fight against it cannot be limited to a mindset of action-re

SRINAGAR: Under the ongoing national campaign 'Ek Ped Desh Ke Naam', the officers and jawans of the 54th Battalion, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), in collaboration with Wildlife Range Officers, jointly conducted a mega tree plantation drive in the Fishery area of Dachigam National Park today. The initiative saw enthusiastic participation from both force personnel and wildlife department officials to promote environmental conservation. The drive was led by 54 Bn Sh.Jagdev Singh Yadav, Secon

New York, September 01: VIT (Vellore Institute of Technology) signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Columbia University (Columbia Engineering) New York, USA recently. This MoU was in the presence of Shri. Binaya Srikanta Pradhan Consul General of India in New York by VIT Chancellor Dr. G. Viswanathan and Sen. Soulaymane Kachani, Dean of Academic Affairs and Global Partnerships This historic partnership makes VIT the first Indian university to enter into a dual degree agreement with C

Srinagar, Aug 31: Head, Department of Mathematics, Central University of Kashmir, Dr. Haribhau R. Bhapkar, has been conferred with the National HIFFA Award for excellence in performance for social transformation through the amalgamation of Mathematics and design thinking. The award was presented by Gulam Ali Khatana, Member of Parliament, and Raja Nighat Aman, SSP Srinagar, at SKICC here Sunday during the 3rd Edition of HIFAA. Jagdambika Pal, Member of Parliament (MP) and the former Chief Minis

Srinagar, Aug 31: Under the ongoing national campaign 'Ek Ped Desh Ke Naam', the officers and jawans of the 54th Battalion, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), in collaboration with Wildlife Range Officers, jointly conducted a mega tree plantation drive in the Fishary area of Dachigam National Park. The initiative saw enthusiastic participation from both force personnel and wildlife department officials to promote environmental conservation. The drive was led by 54 Bn Jagdev Singh Yadav, Secon

Srinagar, Aug 31: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, on Monday visited Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IMHANS) to review the preparedness for implementation of the Phase-I rollout/Pilot of the Rehabilitation & Socio-Economic Reintegration Scheme for Drug Abuse Victims, 2026. The pilot programme is being coordinated by Social Welfare Department aimed at testing the rehabilitation model on ground, identify operational gaps, refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Srinagar, Aug 31: In a significant move aimed at facilitating the economical and hassle-free transportation of horticulture produce, particularly apples, to various domestic mandis and international destinations, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Monday urged fruit growers, traders and other stakeholders to make greater use of railway goods and freight services. The Divisional Commissioner was chairing a meeting convened to review the utilization of railway freight services for the

Srinagar, Aug 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday felicitated Jammu & Kashmir Bank, represented by MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee, in recognition of the bank's significant support towards the successful conduct of Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2026. The felicitation took place during the Post-Yatra Felicitation Event chaired by the Lieutenant Governor at Lok Bhawan Auditorium, Srinagar. Expressing gratitude, MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee thanked the Lieutenant Governor and Shri Amarnathji Shrine Bo

Srinagar, Aug 31: Prominent socio-political figure from Anantnag, Advocate Syed Raziya, formally joined the Apni Party on Monday. In a statement, the party said Raziya joined the party during a special event held at the party headquarters in Srinagar, where she was welcomed by Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari and other senior party leaders. Besides the Party President, those present on the occasion included Senior Vice President Ghulam Hassan Mir, State Organisation and Spokesper

Srinagar, Aug 31: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) President and former Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Monday criticised the government for allegedly failing to address the concerns of the people despite receiving a massive mandate, saying that the past two years have not brought the expected relief or development to the public. Addressing various delegations from Budgam district, Yaseen said that people had voted with great expectations, but the government has failed to deli

Srinagar, Aug 31: All Party Sikh Coordination Committee member and senior political leader Jagmohan Singh Raina has expressed gratitude to the Lieutenant Governor-led administration, security forces, police, civil administration and all stakeholders for ensuring the safe, successful and peaceful conclusion of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. Raina said the smooth conduct of the annual pilgrimage was a matter of great satisfaction and reflected the collective commitment of the administration and peopl

Srinagar, Aug 31: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday met several individuals and deputations at Raabita, Srinagar, and discussed issues related to sustainable mountain development, tourism promotion and sports. A delegation from the Integrated Mountain Initiative (IMI), comprising its President Dr. Ramesh Negi, LEAD Strategist Dr. Rajan Kumar Kotru and Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-K, Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, called on the Chief Minister and discussed strategies for promoting sustainable mountain

Srinagar, Aug 31: General Officer Commanding (GOC) White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P K Mishra visited the Ace of Spades Division to review its operational preparedness and assess the evolving security dynamics, the Army said on Monday. During the visit, the Corps Commander was briefed on the divisions operational commitments, capability development, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and counter-UAS capabilities, besides the roadmap for enhancing operational effectiveness in the coming days. T

ZUBAIR ASLAM In a world increasingly driven by screens, signals and shortcuts, online scams have emerged as one of the most alarming threats of the digital age. What was once the domain of street fraudsters and shady middlemen has now moved into the invisible corridors of the internet, where deception travels faster than suspicion, and a single careless click can cost a person their savings, privacy and peace of mind. The scale of this menace is growing, and so is its reach. No user, whether a s

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 31: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Monday urged fruit growers, traders and other stakeholders to make greater use of railway goods and freight services for transporting apples and other horticulture produce to domestic mandis and international destinations. Garg was chairing a meeting convened to review the utilization of railway freight services for transportation of horticulture produce from Kashmir. The meeting was attended by IGP Traffic Kashmir M. Soleman Ch

Srinagar , August 26 : Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in a tragic road accident in Poonch district. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said pained by the loss of lives in the accident and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families. Sinha also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the incident. He said he had directed the District Administration to ensure that immediate assistance is provided to a

Kathmandu , August 26 (ANI): Nearly 400 pilgrims, including over 100 Indians travelling for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, have lost contact at the Rasuwagadhi checkpoint following early Wednesday morning flash floods that destroyed roads, damaged critical infrastructure, and swept through villages along the Nepal-China border in Rasuwa and Dhading districts bordering Tibet. The Kathmandu Post reported that 384 pilgrims, including 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali nationals, were scheduled to c

Srinagar, Aug 24: Branch MMSE DFO Srinagar under Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) conducted an Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme (EAP) in the remote area of Khumriyal, Kupwara, with a special focus on the Prime Ministers Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) and PM Vishwakarma Scheme. The programme was organised in collaboration with the District Administration, Kupwara, with the objective of taking awareness about government schemes and entrepreneurship opportunities

The Institutions Innovation Council (IIC) of Government Degree College Kulgam (GDCK), in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), organised a one-day workshop on the Startup Idea Challenge Bootcamp at the college. The programme commenced with a welcome address by Principal, Government Degree College Kulgam, Prof. (Dr.) Mohd Abass Shah, who elaborated on the growing importance of startups and entrepreneurship and encouraged students to explore innov

Jammu, Aug 21: The Railways on Friday held a meeting with the Horticulture Department, fruit growers, traders and aggregators in Srinagar to chalk out arrangements for the safe, timely and economical transportation of apples during the upcoming 2026 season. The meeting was attended by railway officials from Jammu Division, including the Assistant Commercial Manager and Assistant Operations Manager, along with officials of the Horticulture Department and around 3035 representatives of growers, fa

Srinagar, Aug 21 : The body of a 42-year-old man was recovered from the Dughwan forest area on the outskirts of Srinagar early Friday morning, officials said. An official told the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO) that the mans body was found in the Dughwan forest area and was taken to PHC Harwan, where doctors declared him brought dead. He said the body was later shifted to SMHS Hospital for further medical examination. The deceased was identified as Mohammad Lateef (42), son of Mohammad A

Anantnag, Aug 20: Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, IAS, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of AgriStack implementation and other digital agriculture initiatives across the district. The meeting was attended by both Additional Deputy Commissioners, ACR, SDMs, Tehsildars and other concerned officers. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the progress achieved in digitisation, AgriStack implementation and Farmer ID generation.

Srinagar, Aug 20: Director, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, Prof. Anurag Misra, on Thursday visited various administrative and academic sections of the Institute and interacted with faculty and staff members. During his interactions, he took feedback from the staff regarding the functioning of their respective sections and emphasised the importance of coordination, efficiency and timely disposal of work. The Director also visited the Counselling Cell, where the ongoing undergr

Srinagar Aug 20: The Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMMRC), University of Kashmir (KU), commenced a two-day orientation programme on Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) aimed at familiarising academics with digital learning platforms and encouraging greater integration, visibility and enrollment of MOOCs in higher education. Titled Promoting MOOCs in Higher Education: Integration, Visibility and Enrollment, the programme brought together faculty members from universities and colleges a

Srinagar, Aug 20: Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari has welcomed US Ambassador to India Sergio Gors remarks describing Jammu and Kashmir as an important part of India and an incredibly beautiful place, saying the comments are significant and could help strengthen recognition of J&Ks place within India while opening avenues for greater US engagement, including a possible review of its travel advisory for the region. In a post on X, Altaf Bukhari wrote, US Ambassador Sergio Gors recognition that

Jammu, Aug 20 : The Vande Bharat train has, for the first time, operated at a speed of nearly 100 kmph on the worlds highest railway bridge over the Chenab River, following the Railway Ministrys approval to increase the maximum permissible speed on the Katra-Banihal rail section. Details available with the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), said the approval allows trains to run at speeds of up to 100 kmph on the 111-kilometre-long new Broad Gauge rail section between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi

Jammu, Aug 19: A court-ordered preliminary inquiry into allegations concerning the date of birth of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Mithun Manhas has reopened a much larger and deeply uncomfortable debate over transparency, accountability and the continued influence of entrenched interests within cricket administration in Jammu and Kashmir. A Special Railway Magistrates Court in Jammu has directed the Station House Officer (SHO) of Police Station Nowabad to conduct a prel

Srinagar, Aug 19: The Directorate of Physical Education and Sports (DPES), University of Kashmir (KU), organised the Annual Inter-Collegiate Men & Women Cycle Races as part of its Annual Sports Calendar. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students representing more than 20 affiliated colleges of the University, along with postgraduate students from KU. The races provided the participants an opportunity to showcase their sporting prowess along the Boulevard Road while enjoying

Ganderbal, Aug 19: Department of Commerce, School of Business Studies, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, began a two-day national seminar on GST Reforms 2.0: Sectoral Growth Prospects and Challenges, at the Tulmulla campus here Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, said the introduction of GST represented a significant transformation of Indias indirect tax syst

The Department of Psychiatry, Kashmir Medical College and Hospital (KMCH), Sempora, on Wednesday organised a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme titled Real Life, Real Stories: A CME on Womens Mental Health at the colleges conference room. The programme was attended by Managing Director KMCH Tausif Ahmad, Executive Director Insha Qazi, Principal KMC Prof. Nazir Ahmad Khan, Dr Mantasha Binti Rashid, JKAS Officer who is currently posted as General Manager, Industries & Commerce, District

Srinagar, Aug 19: Prof. Anurag Misra on Wednesday assumed charge as Director of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, succeeding Prof. Binod Kumar Kanaujia, in accordance with the orders of the Ministry of Education. Prof. Misra was warmly received by Dean R&C, along with outgoing Director Prof. Binod Kumar Kanaujia. After assuming charge, Prof. Misra held a meeting with the Deans and Heads of Departments. He sought inputs from the academic leadership and assured that genuine co

Srinagar, Aug 19: In view of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (S.A.W.) and the following Friday, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg convened a high-level meeting on Wednesday to assess and strengthen arrangements at major mosques and shrines across the Kashmir Division. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners, Commissioner SMC, SSPs, VC LCMA, senior officials from various departments, including KPDCL, PHE, FCS&CA, PWD, Food Safety, Legal Metrology, LCMA, Wakf Board, Health, Police and Traffi

Srinagar, Aug 19: Several parts of Jammu and Kashmir recorded significant rainfall over the past 24 hours, with Jammu receiving the highest rainfall of 88.7 mm, according to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar. Samba recorded 85 mm of rainfall, followed by Kathua with 76.6 mm, Katra with 48 mm and Udhampur with 32.2 mm. The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast generally hot and humid weather across Jammu and Kashmir from August 19 to 22, with one or two spells of light to moderate rain and

Concerns over the evaluation process of the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) June 2026 examination have intensified, with candidates seeking greater transparency and accountability from the National Board of Examinations (NBE). According to the figures being cited, 327 candidates scored 149 marks, while 1,464 candidates scored between 145148 marks and 2,366 candidates scored between 140144 marks. Dr. Mohammad Momin Khan, Health Activist and Co-Convenor, IMA JDN J&K, said that transpar

USG-guided needle aspiration offers better cosmetic outcomes and a less invasive, cost-effective treatment option for breast abscesses compared with surgical incision and drainage, a SKIMS Srinagar study of 118 patients finds Reports: Abid Bashir Camera & Edit: Bilal Tantray | Ada Bhat

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

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 t

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 Affair

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 Se

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

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 Jam

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 author

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 Kashm

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, wi