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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

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

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

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

Towards a Unified Payment Ecosystem India's digital payments ecosystem has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade. It is driven by the vision of creating a simple and secure payment system accessible to every citizen. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI), developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has emerged as a cornerstone of Indias digital payments revolution. Today, UPI is accepted in 11 countries, with Greece and the Maldives being the latest to ado

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The world of information technology is constantly changing with each passing year, coming up with many new things, including technological changes, new tools, and even jobs. Staying updated about all the above-mentioned aspects may be very important for those who want to develop their careers as IT specialists. An online degree can become a good option to obtain a higher education without interrupting one's working life. Still, the choice of the right programme will depend on an individual's e

Tangmarg, Aug 25 : Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Tuesday said he would respond in the coming days to National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah's call for his resignation, while maintaining that he holds the veteran leader in high regard. Speaking with reporters, Ruhullah, according to the news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), said it is not possible that Farooq Abdullah asks him for something and he doesn't give it to him. It is not possible that I send him back empty-handed. R

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 24: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience generally hot and humid weather over the coming days, with brief spells of rain and thundershowers expected at scattered places, according to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar. The weather department said that from August 24 to 28, brief spells of rain or thundershowers are likely at scattered places, particularly during the early morning and afternoon hours. From August 29 to 31, light to moderate rain and thundershowers are expected

#Watch : Meet artisan Mustaq Ahmad Dar from Narbal village in Budgam district, who has been crafting various traditional musical instruments for the past 32 years. He learned this age-old skill from his father at the tender age of eight. Today, through his dedication and craftsmanship, Dar continues to preserve and keep Kashmirs traditional art alive. Report: Arif Rashid

Srinagar, August 21: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience generally hot and humid weather over the coming days, with intermittent spells of rain and thundershowers at scattered places, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said in its latest forecast. For August 21 and 22, one or two spells of light rain or thundershowers are expected at scattered to many places across the Union Territory. Brief intense heavy showers are also likely at a few places in the Jammu division, particularly during th

Tehran [Iran], August 18 : Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Tuesday said that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to maritime traffic until all Iranian conditions set forth in the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the US are fully met, tying the reopening directly to the complete removal of foreign sanctions and military operations. Until America's commitments in the memorandum of understanding--including lifting the blockade, releasing frozen asset