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Srinagar, Aug 30: At the foundational level, nearly 94 per cent of teachers in Jammu and Kashmir are women. At the secondary level, 60 per cent are men. This sharp gender divide, revealed in the latest school teaching workforce data, points to a distinct pattern: womendominate the early years ofeducation, while men take over as students grow older. The data, accessed by Rising Kashmir, covering all types of school management, shows that J&K has a total of 1,66,163 teachers, comprising 84,561 fem

Srinagar, Aug 30: PDP Constituency In-Charge Lal Chowk and spokesperson Zuhaib Yousuf Mir interacted with a group of educated young women from Balhama, discussing their aspirations, challenges, education and future prospects. During the interaction, Mir appreciated the confidence, awareness and clarity of thought displayed by the participants. He said the younger generation, while remaining deeply connected to Kashmirs values and cultural heritage, is increasingly demonstrating a progressive out

New Delhi , August 30 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted Mumbai-based Krishna Seshadri's initiative, India's Interactive Historical Atlas, to make the country's history more accessible and interesting. He also urged citizens, especially young people and content creators, to contribute to the campaign for a drug-free Bharat. In the 137th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi spoke on Seshadri's initiative, 'BharatRajya' saying, You go to this website, choo

At Srinagars Boat Yard, the centuries-old craft of making Kashmirs iconic houseboats is facing an uncertain future. Many traditional houseboat makers have passed away, while the few who remain say their children are unwilling to carry the craft forward. Rising Kashmir visits the Boat Yard to explore the challenges threatening a unique traditionand the future of the craftsmen who keep it alive. Report: Abid Bashir Camera & Edit: Bilal Tantry & Musaib Fayaz

Anantnag, Aug 26: Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag has suspended Junior Staff Nurse Tariq Ahmad Malla pending an enquiry into allegations of grave misconduct, endangering public safety and compromising institutional norms and patient-care protocols at MMABM Associated Hospital. According to an order issued byMuqbil Lateef Hussain, Administrative Officer, GMC Anantnag, Malla was placed under suspension with immediate effect and will remain attached to the office of the Administrative Off

Srinagar, Aug 26: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday Extended greetings on the auspicious occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi(SAW). In a post on X, Office of LG wrote, Heartfelt greetings and best wishes to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Milad-un-Nabi. The life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (saws) remain an eternal beacon of peace, equality, and compassion for all humankind On this sacred day, let us pledge to live by his values of love, kindness, and universal brotherhood and wo

Srinagar, Aug 25: Doctors from Jammu and Kashmir showcased their latest clinical research and its implications for the local population on the opening day of the three-day Quaternary Healthcare and Research Summit at SKICC, Srinagar, being held under the aegis of NITI Aayog, Govt. of India. The event is expected to witness the participation of senior officials and heads of premier medical institutions, including Director AIIMS New Delhi, Director PGIMER Chandigarh, Executive Director AIIMS Awant

Leh, August 25: The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has constituted a High-Level Committee to examine the proposal for establishing a dedicated National Sanjeevani Research Centre for Sea Buckthorn in Nubra Valley, following a request by Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena. The committee has been tasked with assessing the scope of research, development, scientific cultivation, value addition, processing and commercialisation of Sea Buckthorn, a high-value Himalayan cr

Ganderbal: The annual Urs Mubarak of Hazrat Baba Daryadin (R.A.) was observed with religious fervour and devotion at Baba Daryadin Nagbal area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district, with a large number of devotees from Ganderbal and adjoining areas participating in the religious gathering. The annual Urs is observed every year at the revered shrine, where devotees gather to offer prayers and seek blessings. The occasion also witnessed night-long prayers and religious programmes, with the shrine

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Rehabilitation Council plans to distribute 1,800 motorised tricycles scooties among eligible persons with disabilities across Jammu and Kashmir. An official of the J&K Rehabilitation Council told Rising Kashmir that a total of 6,102 motorised tricycle scooties have been provided to persons with disabilities since the financial year 2014-15. The beneficiaries have a disability level of 40 per cent or above, subject to the prescribed eligibility criteria. According

EXCERPTS RK: JK Bank Diary has completed 25 years and more than 1,300 episodes. What, in your view, explains its unusual longevity when most institutional radio programmes do not survive this long? Abid: I believe its longevity lies primarily in its ability to remain connected with the people while serving the communication needs of the Bank. Institutional programmes often become repetitive because they treat communication as publicity. JK Bank Diary , at its best, treated it as a conversation w

Kashmir has always been known for more than its scenery. Beyond the mountains, rivers and orchards lies another inheritance: the patience of its artisans. In a world moving too quickly for texture, detail and devotion, Kashmirs craft tradition reminds us that beauty can still be made slowly, carefully and with purpose. From papier-mch and kani shawls to wood carving, carpet weaving and copperware, the Valleys craftsmanship is not merely decorative. It is cultural memory shaped into form. Every m

Looking back at a photograph from May 1998 brings me straight to the Rajasthan Institute of Public Administration (RIPA)formerly known as the Officers Training College (OTC) in Jaipur. With its sprawling campus and fine accommodation, it closely mirrored our own IMPA back home in Jammu & Kashmir. Our delegation had gathered for specialised training in satellite imagery for land records and modern surveying, transitioning away from traditional manual mapping. We were also trained in Disaster Mana

FUTURECRAFT For most of last year the Reserve Bank ran what was effectively a national literacy campaign built around a single sentence. If the address does not end in .bank.in, it is not your bank. A circular dated 22 April 2025 gave every commercial and cooperative bank until 31 October to migrate, with IDRBT named as the only registrar. The thinking was sound: take the address bar, which people already squint at, and make it carry proof. Then last week Reuters reported that the Indian Cyber

Kangan, Aug 25: BJP General Secretary (Organization), J&K, Ashok Koul, on Tuesday chaired a Constituency Review Meeting of the Rajpora Assembly Constituency at Kangan in Pulwama district, calling for intensified grassroots activities and stronger booth-level organisation. The meeting was attended by the constituency team, Booth Presidents, Shakti Kendra teams and senior party functionaries. Addressing the gathering, Koul said a strong booth-level organisation remains the foundation of the BJPs p

Srinagar, Aug 25: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday extended warm greetings to people on the auspicious occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW). In his message, Dr Farooq Abdullah said the occasion provides an opportunity to reflect on the timeless message and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and the values he embodied. He said the life of the Holy Prophet (SAW) remained a beacon of mercy, compassion

Poonch, Aug 25: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Tuesday visited the revered Sain Miran Ziyarat near the Line of Control in Poonch and paid obeisance at the historic shrine. During his visit, Choudhary said he had earlier visited Budha Amarnath Chattani and Nangali Sahib Gurudwara before proceeding to Sain Miran Shrine, underscoring the regions diverse spiritual traditions. Describing Poonch as a true reflection of Mini India, the Deputy Chief Minister highlighted it

Jammu, Aug 25: J&K BJP Spokesperson Dr. Abhijeet Singh Jasrotia on Tuesday accused the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government of betraying the people of Jammu and Kashmir by increasing electricity tariffs instead of fulfilling its election promise of providing 200 units of free power. Addressing a press conference at the J&K BJP headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, along with J&K BJP Media Incharge Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, Jasrotia said the tariff hike would put an additional burden on th

Pulwama:Aug 25: Minister Javaid Rana on Tuesday called for strict implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, in Jammu and Kashmir and questioned the Centres delay in restoring statehood to the Union Territory. Rana was addressing a tribal convention on the implementation of the FRA at Sangerwani village in south Kashmirs Pulwama district. Rana said the Forest Rights Act was enacted by the Parliament of India and expressed concern over what he described as the legislation being taken li

Srinagar, August 25: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, accompanied by several senior party colleagues, on Tuesday paid obeisance at Asar-e-Sharif Hazratbal in Srinagar on the occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW), where Shab-e-Milad is being observed tonight. Bukhari and the accompanying party leaders offered Asr and Maghrib prayers at the revered shrine and prayed for peace, prosperity and stability in Jammu and Kashmir. In his message on the auspicious occasion, Bukhari extende

Srinagar, Aug 25: Senior political leader, former Union Minister and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday extended greetings to the people of the country, particularly those in Jammu and Kashmir, on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi (). In his message, Azad said the birth of Prophet Muhammad () brought a message of mercy and blessings for humanity and his teachings continued to guide people towards peace, love, justice, tolerance and brotherhood. On this blessed day, a

Srinagar, Aug 21: The Kashmiri stage play-Coffee House presented by Young Dramatists Society (YDS) Srinagar at Tagore Hall Srinagar received an enthusiastic response from the audience with theatre lovers appreciating the performance and applauding the artists. The play was staged under the Guru-Shishya Parampara (Repertory Grant 2025-26) with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Govt of India New Delhi and the National School of Drama (NSD). Written by renowned broadcaster and writer Dr Soh