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Kathmandu [Nepal], September 1 : The death toll from the devastating flash flood in Nepal has reached 1,003, according to an official update released by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) as of 1 PM on Tuesday. The recovered bodies, which include unidentified human remains, have been found across eight districts: 321 in Chitwan, 216 in Nawalparasi East, 170 in Nawalparasi West, 95 in Nuwakot, 65 in Gorkha, 57 in Dhading, 41 in Rasuwa, and 38 in Tanahun. To man

Kashmir Vulnerable to GLOF given its fragile topography and the fast melting of glaciers. Experts warn Kashmir may witness more worst GLOF than Nepal. Report: Abid Bashir Camera and Edit: Ada Bhat

Bishkek , September 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on the sidelines of the SCO Summit on Monday and reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation in a range of fields including defence and energy. They also shared perspectives on key regional and global issues of mutual interest, including the conflicts in West Asia and the Black Sea region, which have impacted maritime trade and the safety and security of Indian seafarers. Ukraine and Russia have been enga

Srinagar, Aug 31: Jammu and Kashmir has drawn up an ambitious five-year roadmap to maximise Central assistance under the Khelo India programme, with the Union Territory aspiring to secure around 1,0001,200 Cr during 202631 for strengthening sports infrastructure, nurturing talent and building a comprehensive sports ecosystem across the UT. The roadmap was presented today before the UT Level Coordination Committee (UTLCC) in its first meeting chaired by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, who called f

Srinagar, Aug 31: J&K Apni Party president and former Finance Minister Altaf Bukhari on Monday urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to wake up from the slumber and stop the possible shifting of Jammu & Kashmir Bank headquarters, terming the institution as the Union Territory's jewel in the crown. Addressing a press conference here, Bukhari said J&K Bank has an important role in the economic life of Jammu and Kashmir and has traditionally catered to the financial needs of local businesses, traders,

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, Aug 31: What began as an emergency response to a moment of fear and uncertainty has evolved into a critical support system for Jammu and Kashmir residents across the country and beyond. The dedicated toll-free helpline (1800-8900-166), launched by the Omar Abdullah-led government on April 25, 2025, has emerged as a round-the-clock bridge between the administration and people in need, handling everything from distress calls and emergency assistance to grievance redressal and coordinatio

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 31: J&K Pradesh Congress Committee President Tariq Hameed Karra has strongly opposed the recent hike in electricity unit rates by the J&K Government, terming it unjust, burdensome and completely unbearable for the common people of Jammu & Kashmir. Karra said that at a time when households are already struggling with rising prices and increasing economic pressures, the government should have provided relief to consumers rather than adding to their burden through higher electricit

Lucknow , August 29: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said India was deeply concerned over the devastating flash floods in Nepal and was ready to provide all possible assistance to the neighbouring country. Speaking to reporters in Lucknow, Singh said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had made it clear that India would provide whatever assistance Nepal requires and added that relief support was being sent continuously. The crisis situation in Nepal is not only worrying the people of Nepal,

New Delhi, Aug 29: A call for collective action to safeguard communal harmony and counter hate speech and hate crimes was made at an intellectual round table in an event organised by PUCL People's Union for Civil Liberties Delhi, with emphasis laid on Kashmir's long tradition of coexistence and the need for coordinated efforts by the government, civil society, religious leaders, educational institutions, media, and youth. Addressing the gathering of scholars, religious leaders, civil society mem

Bishkek , August 29 : As the Kyrgyz capital gears up to host the milestone 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit from August 31 to September 1, striking visuals of preparations have come into view across Bishkek. Among the prominent leaders slated to attend is Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose presence highlights India's continued participation in the multilateral bloc after entering as a full member in 2017. Building on this engagement, PM Modi departed on Saturday for a four-da

Srinagar, August 29: Technocrat and social activist Sanjay Sapru has written an open letter to President Droupadi Murmu, urging her intervention over what he described as recent threat letters issued to members of the Kashmiri Pandit community serving and living in Kashmir Valley. In the letter dated August 29, Sapru said the alleged threats had caused deep anguish and grave concern among community members, arguing that such communications should not be taken lightly. Drawing parallels with the

Srinagar, August 29: In a determined push towards a drug-free Kashmir, Secure Path Civil Society Organisation, in collaboration with 132 BN CRPF and Shining Star Public High School, intensified its grassroots awareness campaign through a one-day Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan programme at Lal Chowk, Srinagar. With the participation of nearly 200 students, teachers, civilians and community members, the programme carried a strong message against drug abuse, followed by a pledge and awareness rally adv

Srinagar, Aug 29: Two personnel of the Jammu and Kashmir Fire & Emergency Services died after suffering cardiac arrest at their respective places of posting in Srinagar and Budgam on Saturday, officials said. Bilal Ahmad (LFM-1306), a resident of Bemina, Srinagar, suffered a cardiac arrest while on duty at the F&ES Headquarters in Batamaloo, according to officials. Ahmad, a member of the 1998 batch, was posted at the headquarters and was performing duties as an RP. In a separate incident, Ghulam

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 29: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today paid solemn tribute to Major Dhyan Chand, the wizard of hockey, on the occasion of National Sports Day. Recalling his legendary performance, the Lieutenant Governor described Major Dhyan Chand as one of Indias deepest and most enduring symbols, whose brilliance compelled the world to pause and acknowledge Indias immense sporting talent. In his address on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor observed that every stroke of Major Dhyan

New Delhi , August 29 : A Special NIA court at Rouse Avenue on Saturday took cognisance of the chargesheet filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the Delhi Red Fort blast case. The NIA had filed the first chargesheet against 12 accused persons. While accused Umar Un Nabi died in the blast, another accused is absconding. A supplementary chargesheet was also filed against two accused persons. This case pertains to the November 2025 Red Fort car bomb blast case. The NIA has already fil

New Delhi [India], August 28 : Contact has been established with around 400 Indian citizens from the Chinese side, all of whom are safe, and the Indian Embassy in Beijing is making arrangements for their safe evacuation amid the disruption caused by landslides following the devastating flash floods in Nepal, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, during a press briefing, said that the Indian Embassy was in direct contact with the stranded citizen

Kathmandu [Nepal], August 28 : The death toll from Nepal's devastating flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River area of Rasuwa has risen to 538 while 977 people are still missing, according to an update from Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). The figures, as of 3 PM (local time) on Friday, show a grim picture of the scale of the disaster as authorities continue search, rescue and relief operations across the affected areas following the catastrophic flooding o

Trishuli, August 28 : An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hit Sichuan in China on Friday, prompting another flood alert in Nepal. The Trishuli area of Nepal is being evacuated again as a heavy flow of water from above has threatened to raise the river's water level, Nepal Police stated. The earthquake jolted Longchang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre, CGTN reported. Issuing an alert, Nepal Police said that a dam on the Tibet side has burst ag

Nepals flash floods have again reminded the region that natures fury is often only the first half of the disaster; the second is the scale of human loss made worse by fragility, delay and the limits of response. With 359 dead and 910 still missing or out of contact, the numbers are no longer merely statistics. They are a measure of households shattered, communities displaced and a rescue system racing against time. What makes this calamity especially alarming is not only its magnitude but its ge

Kashmirs houseboats are more than timber and carved wood floating on the Jhelum and Dal Lake; they are living memory, a signature of the Valleys cultural grace, and one of the finest expressions of its hospitality economy. Yet the report on the century-old houseboat industry facing extinction is a warning that should trouble every Kashmiri. What is disappearing is not only a livelihood, but a heritage that once helped define Kashmir in the global imagination. For decades, houseboats were the fir

In the quiet corridors of memory, childhood experiences often retain their vivid colours, unblemished by the passage of decades. For those of us who spent our formative years in Srinagar during the mid-20th century, school was not merely a centre for academic instruction; it was a strictly regulated crucible of discipline, spiritual routine, and community life. The prestigious Islamia High School in Srinagar stood as a prominent seat of learning. Situated near the magnificent Jamia Masjid in Now

With 15 of August 2026 having gone past us leaving in its wake all and sundry of this country suffused with a surcharge of nationalism, the atmosphere is yet to be offloaded from mass spectatorship of events in our national capital as well as the states denoting the above event. No doubt events of such nature leave a lasting impression on us , the way we go about celebrating our national days; be it independence day or even the Republic day. Joseph Addison and Richard Steeles classic 18 th centu

For decades, school assessment has largely revolved around examinations, marks and grades. These remain useful indicators, but they provide only a partial picture of a learner. A childs interests, aspirations, creativity, sensitivity, communication, collaboration and problem-solving abilities cannot always be captured through a written examination. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 seeks to address this limitation by emphasising competency-based, holistic and continuous assessment. The Ho

CLOSING THE GAP AFTER HARVEST Kashmirs horticulture sector is an important part of the regions agricultural landscape. Apples, pears, cherries, walnuts and other fruits move from orchards to markets in different parts of the country and beyond. But the life of a fruit continues after it is picked from the tree. Harvesting begins another stage that includes sorting, grading, packing, storage, processing and marketing. This stage deserves attention because the quality developed in an orchard needs

Sopore, Aug 26: Police in Sopore have claimed a major breakthrough in a series of gold ornament theft and snatching cases reported in and around the town, particularly those involving elderly women, with the recovery of seven pairs of gold earrings and the arrest of two persons, including an alleged receiver of stolen property. In a statement, the investigation began following the registration of FIR No. 192/2026 under Section 309(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Police Station Sopore.

Ganderbal, August 26: At a time when luxury cars and convoys of SUVs have become increasingly common sights at Kashmiri wedding processions, a groom from central Kashmirs Ganderbal district has chosen a more traditional routearriving for his baraat in a beautifully decorated horse-drawn carriage. The unusual choice by the groom from Giraj quickly caught the attention of residents, with people stopping along the way to catch a glimpse of the elaborately decorated carriage. The carriage was report

Srinagar, Aug 26: National Conference General Secretary Haji Ali Mohammad Sagar on Wednesday cautioned political parties and self-styled leaders against attempting to rewrite their political record through what he termed political theatrics and crocodile tears, saying the people of Jammu and Kashmir were aware of those who had allegedly betrayed their trust and compromised their interests. Addressing a meeting at the NC headquarters, Nawa-e-Subha, Sagar said the people of Jammu and Kashmir had m

Kupwara, Aug 26: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Wednesday accused the Jammu and Kashmir government of failing to address pressing issues confronting the people, including unemployment, drug abuse and lack of basic amenities. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of an extraordinary party meeting in Kupwara, Bukhari said the government appeared to be least concerned about the genuine concerns of the people. This government has failed to address the grave challenges confronti

Anantnag , August 26 : Anantnag witnessed a massive Milad procession as thousands of devotees gathered to mark Eid Milad-un-Nabi, commemorating the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad on Wednesday. The procession saw people from different parts of the district participating with religious fervour and devotion. Streets echoed with prayers and salutations as devotees marched peacefully, carrying religious flags and banners. The gathering reflected the deep faith and spiritual significance attach

Srinagar, August 25: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K Nalin Prabhat, IPS, chaired a high-level security review meeting at Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir to assess and strengthen security arrangements for the upcoming Eid Milad-un-Nabi (), Raksha Bandhan and other major events across Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting reviewed security deployment, crowd management, surveillance, traffic regulation and emergency response mechanisms, with senior police officers directed to ensure heightened vigila

There are few experiences more universally exhausting in an urban area than being trapped in a traffic sandwich. One is squeezed from all sides by vehicles, by time, by noise, and by the quiet irritation of a system that seems to have given up on order. What should be a routine commute becomes a test of patience, and what should be a functional city begins to resemble a place permanently stuck in motion but never moving. Traffic congestion is often treated as a narrow transport issue. It is not

Some cities rise, and there are cities that simply expand. The difference is not merely architectural. It is moral. A rising city gives its people room to breathe, to move, to hope. An expanding city may gain buildings, flyovers, and shopping districts, yet still leave its residents trapped in noise, haste, and exhaustion. That is the nature of an urban spiral: the gradual tightening of civic life until the city begins to consume the very energy that once sustained it. Urban spiral is not a dram

Every generation is handed a Kashmir it did not choose. It arrives already wrapped in someone else's memory. For one generation, that Kashmir smelled of saffron fields and walnut wood, of Lal Ded's verses and Habba Khatoon's songs, of shrines where more than one god seemed to be listening at once. For another, it arrived already broken, curfews stitched into its hem, funerals attended before anyone understood what a funeral was. To grow up in the Valley in the 1990s, and in the long, limping yea

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Shopian, August 25 : In a significant success towards disrupting terror networks and preventing attempts to disturb peace and security, Shopian Police, in joint operations with the Army and CRPF, apprehended six terrorist associates and recovered arms, ammunition and other incriminating material in the district. In the Heerpora area, a motorcycle was intercepted during naka checking. Three individuals identified as Junaid Muzaffar Dar, Aamir Yousaf and Junaid Bashir Dar, all three from Kulgam, w

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Srinagar, Aug 25 : National Conference MP Choudhary Ramzan said the Jantar Mantar protest over the restoration of statehood had drawn national attention to the issues being faced by the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking with reporters in Handwara, according to the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), the MP said people across the country were now aware of what Jammu and Kashmir had faced and what it had lost over the years. Taking a dig at the opposition, Ramzan said its criticism of the

Lucknow , August 25 : Muslim Clerics have Tuesday criticised the Allahabad High Court's order, dismissing a petition filed by a minor student of a school in Prayagraj, who had sought permission to wear a Hijab additionally along with the prescribed school dress code. The court observed that the petitioner failed to present any religious scriptures or material to prove that wearing a scarf is an essential part of her religion, without which her faith would be affected. The court also noted that i