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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 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

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: 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: With temperatures beginning to drop in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, nomadic Gujjar-Bakarwal families have started their annual return journey from the high-altitude pastures of Kashmir towards their winter homes in the Jammu region. The seasonal migration of the nomadic community, who travel with their sheep, goats and other livestock, is a centuries-old tradition. Every year, the community begins its journey towards the higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley around M

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: 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

Budgam: Despite the district administration having fixed rates for bricks, the brick kiln owners across Budgam are allegedly selling the bricks at considerably higher prices, leaving many people struggling to afford bricks for the construction of their homes. Residents from different parts of Kashmir have expressed concern over the alleged arbitrary pricing, saying that the rising cost of bricks has placed an additional financial burden on families, particularly those from economically weaker s

Srinagar, Aug 31: With growing concerns over the environmental impact of conventional tourism, locals and stakeholders in Kashmir have called for greater focus on eco-tourism, saying the valley has immense potential to develop sustainable tourism based on its forests, wetlands, mountains, meadows and rural landscapes. They said Kashmirs natural wealth provides an opportunity to diversify the tourism sector beyond conventional destinations and attract visitors interested in nature, wildlife, trek

Srinagar, Aug 31: With no hike in the monthly stipend for MBBS and BDS interns in medical colleges across Jammu and Kashmir, interns began an indefinite strike on Monday, seeking an increase in their long-pending stipend. Interns at Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) across J&K, including GMC Srinagar, GMC Baramulla and GMC Rajouri, staged peaceful protests, demanding an enhancement in their monthly stipend in view of rising living costs, workload and clinical responsibilities during their compu

The Himalayas have always stood before us like an ancient promisemajestic, snow-covered and seemingly eternal. They have given birth to rivers, sustained civilisations, shaped cultures and supported millions of lives. For generations, we have looked at their peaks with awe, rarely imagining that beneath that silence the mountains themselves could be changing. Today, however, the Himalayas are speaking in a different languagein melting glaciers, unstable slopes, cloudbursts, landslides, avalanche

On 26th August, 2026, catastrophic flash floods tore through Nepal-Tibet border region due to glacial lake outburst that led to debris and water crashing down Bhote koshi and Trishuli river basins. Around 780 people have lost their lives and over a thousand are missing including foreign tourists from India, Australia, Britain, Canada, and the United States. Entire villages in districts like Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Chitwan were swallowed by the surge including highways and bridges. But among

SHEIKH ANEAUS The latest catastrophe in Nepal serves as a terrible illustration. In order to reconstruct what transpired high in the mountains, scientists are currently analyzing hydrological observations, satellite pictures, and more data. However, the incident happened so fast that community downstream had very little time to react. Experts have since stressed the importance of better satellite monitoring, real-time river monitoring, quicker detection of blockages and stronger early-warning sy

Srinagar, Aug 31 : The Employees Joint Action Committee (EJAC), Jammu and Kashmir, has once again drawn the attention of the Government towards the long-pending issue of regularization of daily wagers, daily-rated workers, casual labourers and other temporary employees engaged in different departments, urging that the matter be taken to its logical conclusion through a clear and time-bound policy. In a statement Senior Trade Union Leader and President EJAC, Fayaz Ahmad Shabnam, said that the iss

Srinagar, Aug 31: Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Monday said the demand of MBBS interns for an increase in their monthly stipend was genuine and that a proposal for the hike was already under process. Itoo said the government was considering increasing the monthly stipend from the existing Rs 12,000 to Rs 30,000 and that the file had been forwarded to the Finance Department for examination of its financial implications. We have met them. After meeting them

Srinagar, Aug 31: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience generally hot and humid weather over the next two days, with light to moderate rain and thundershowers expected at many places, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said. According to the latest forecast, one or two spells of rain and thundershowers are likely across J&K on August 31 and September 1, with brief intense showers possible, particularly during the early morning and late afternoon/evening hours. The Jammu division may witness

Srinagar, Aug 31: MBBS and BDS interns across Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday staged peaceful protests over their long-pending demand for an increase in their monthly stipend. The protesting interns said their stipend has remained unchanged at around 12,300 per month since 2019, despite rising living costs and the workload and clinical responsibilities they undertake during their compulsory internship. J&K Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo, meanw

You just signed for a 50 lakh home loan and got the keys in your hands. However, the first EMI hits next month, but somewhere under all the excitement, a quieter question creeps in: if something happens to you, who clears this debt? That question is worth sitting with. A new loan does not just change your monthly budget. It changes how much financial protection your family actually needs. And if you already have a term plan from a few years ago, there is a fair chance it no longer covers everyt

Srinagar, Aug 30: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) J&K successfully concluded the 3rd Edition of the CII J&K Health Conclave 2026 at SKICC, Srinagar, under the theme Advancing Healthcare Excellence: Innovation, Resilience & Inclusive Growth. The conclave brought together policymakers, healthcare leaders, medical professionals, industry experts, academicians and innovators to deliberate on emerging trends, opportunities and priorities shaping the future of healthcare in Jammu & Kashmir

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: Stating that curiosity is the first lamp of knowledge, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday called for balancing values and science. Science gives us speed and values give us direction, Sinha said, addressing the students on the Foundation Day of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and the Annual Day of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Gurukul. The Lieutenant Governor said that in Indian tradition, asking questions has never been regarded as a weakness. The Upanishadic tradi

Srinagar, Aug 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Legal Services Authority (J&K LSA) disposed of a large number of cases through National and Special Lok Adalats during 2025, providing speedy and accessible justice to litigants across the Union Territory. The details released by the Authority show that four National Lok Adalats held in March, May, September and December 2025 disposed of 655,754 cases, including both pre-litigation and post-litigation matters. The settlements involved a cumulative compensa

Srinagar, Aug 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday felicitated the officers and personnel for the smooth conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, describing the achievement as the success of Team Jammu Kashmir as a whole. The LG felicitated officers of the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board, Civil Administration, Army, CAPFs, J&K Police, BRO, medical professionals, service providers, and other stakeholders for the successful conduct of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026. He said the pilgrimage w

Srinagar, August 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modihaslauded the cleanliness and scientific waste-management efforts undertaken during the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026, saying that when cleanliness becomes part of peoples conduct, it enhances the beauty and identity of a place. In his latest episode of Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, PM Modi said, Cleanliness has a very great quality. When the resolve to keep a place clean becomes the peoples own resolve, the change does not remain limited only to cleanlin

Ganderbal, Aug 30: Macadamisation work has commenced on one of the major link roads connecting Kangan with the famous tourist destination of Naranag in central Kashmirs Ganderbal district, bringing relief to local residents and commuters who have repeatedly raised concerns over the condition of the vital road. The Naranag-Kangan link road serves as an important connectivity route for residents as well as tourists visiting the picturesque Naranag area. Locals had on several occasions raised the i

Ladakh: Indian Army Aviation pilots evacuated a casualty from an altitude of around 18,600 feet near the Nun Kun mountain massif in Ladakh, carrying out the operation under strong winds and extremely challenging terrain conditions. The Indian Armys Fire and Fury Corps shared details of the evacuation in a post on X, stating that the casualty was located on a difficult slope where there was no proper space available for a conventional helicopter landing. To facilitate the evacuation, the helicopt

Srinagar, Aug 30: The International Film Festival of Kashmir (IFFK) will showcase 28 films from 24 countries during its sixth edition, scheduled to be held at Tagore Hall, Srinagar, on September 1 and 2. The festival, which marks 20 years of cinema, culture and conversation since its inception in 2006, received more than 200 entries from across the world for this year's edition. Festival Director Yaqut Mushtaq said the two-day festival aims to provide a platform for diverse cinematic voices and

The death of Mohd Maqbool Bhat after falling from a walnut tree in Damjan, Qazigund, is a heartbreaking reminder of how fragile life remains for thousands of working families in Kashmir. What begins as an ordinary day of labour can, in an instant, turn into an irreparable tragedy. Behind every such incident lies not just sorrow, but a deeper social reality that rarely finds space in our collective conscience. Bhat, a resident of Damjan and the sole breadwinner for his family, reportedly fell whi

Kashmirs cultural identity has never been a museum piece. It has lived in homes, shrines, workshops, orchards, kitchens, songs, crafts and shared public spaces, surviving because each generation found a way to carry it forward. That is why the conversation on cultural preservation must move beyond nostalgia. If heritage is to endure, it must be sustained in ways that are economically viable, socially inclusive and environmentally responsible. Too often, preservation is reduced to restoration alo

Kashmir has always been spoken of in superlatives. Its mountains are majestic, its rivers restless, its meadows poetic, and its seasons almost too beautiful to be believed. Yet for decades, the region has been seen mainly through the lens of sightseeing, shikara rides, houseboats, gardens, and snow-covered postcard views. That picture is not wrong, but it is incomplete. In the changing world of travel, Kashmir must now be seen not only as a place to admire, but as a place to experience. Adventu

DR AJAZ BILAL There was a time when the biggest parenting concern was whether a child had eaten properly, studied on time, or come home before dark. Today, that concern has widened into something far more complex: whether a child is growing up with a healthy understanding of artificial intelligence, and whether parents themselves are prepared to guide that journey. The parent-child relationship has always shaped character, confidence, and conscience. In the AI world, it now shapes digital judgme

DR NAZIR AHMAD KHAN Otolaryngology has evolved dramatically from conventional open procedures to precision-driven, minimally invasive and function-preserving surgery. The development of the operating microscope, endoscopes, lasers, image-guided navigation, robotics and advanced reconstructive techniques has fundamentally changed the way diseases of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck are diagnosed and treated. These innovations have not merely made surgery less invasive; they have changed its p

No footpath. No street lighting. No safe crossing. And then we ask: Why are pedestrians dying on our roads? Across India, walking is not merely a mode of transport. For millions, it is a daily necessity. People walk to schools, workplaces, markets, hospitals, public transport stops, religious places and neighbourhoods. Children walk. Senior citizens walk. Women walk. Workers walk. Persons with disabilities walk. Every motorist becomes a pedestrian at some point. Yet, despite the obvious importan

Srinagar, Aug 30: The University of Kashmir has issued an admission update for candidates seeking admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, announcing the schedule for completing admission formalities, updating marks and participating in online counselling for vacant seats. According to the Directorate of Admissions and Competitive Examinations (DACE), the last date for completing admission formalities for selection lists already issued for all programmes, including General

Srinagar, August 30: Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi today extended the partys full support to MBBS and BDS interns across Jammu and Kashmir who have announced a statewide protest demanding implementation of the long-pending enhancement in their monthly stipend. Inam Un Nabi said it was deeply unfortunate that a matter examined by a government-appointed committee in 2023 continues to remain unresolved. The committee had recommended enhancement of the stipend, but the pr

Jasrota, Aug 30: Senior BJP leader and Jasrota MLA Rajiv Jasrotia laid the foundation stones for 14 development works costing approximately 26 lakh in Panchayat Kishanpur Kandi and adjoining areas, reaffirming his focus on strengthening grassroots infrastructure and ensuring balanced development across the constituency. Of the 14 works, 12 have been taken up in Panchayat Kishanpur Kandi and include the construction and improvement of lanes, drains and other essential civic facilities. The projec

Pulwama, Aug 30: The District Congress Committee (DCC) Pulwama on Sunday organised a political programme at Town Hall Pulwama under the banners of Chhatron Ki Goonj and Chanda Chori, raising questions over BJP policies and highlighting issues concerning students, democracy and the common people. The programme was attended by senior Congress leaders, party functionaries, NSUI office-bearers and a large number of workers. Speakers criticised the BJP and alleged that the party had failed to address

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

Jammu, Aug 30: Members of the Jammu State Movement (JSM) participated in the Baba Birpa Nath Ji Bhandara at Kangar in Bhalwal, organised by Arjun Singh of Karni Sena. JSM team members Pawan Manhas, Karnal Singh, Rajdev Singh and Atulya Bakshi were honoured by devotees during the Bhandara. The team expressed gratitude to the organisers, devotees and sevadars for the warm welcome and appreciated their efforts in organising the community-service event. During interactions with devotees and local re

Srinagar, Aug 30: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Sunday made a heartfelt appeal to Kashmiri Pandits to return to the Valley, saying their homecoming was essential to reclaiming the shared cultural heritage and restoring the peace, prosperity and harmony that once characterised life in Srinagar. Bukhari made the remarks while addressing a workers convention in Habba Kadal, Srinagar, attended by a large gathering of local residents and party workers. Recalling his childhood me

Srinagar, Aug 30: Kashmirs only olive cultivation belt in Salamabad area of Uri near Line of Control (LoC) is dying a silent death as the plantation continues to suffer from the lack of a reliable irrigation facility, with declining productivity threatening the future of the regions unique olive-growing legacy. To revive the 29-kanal olive plantation, the Horticulture Department is now planning to explore the possibility of lifting water from the Jhelum River to irrigate the orchard in Salamabad

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], August 30 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bishkek on Sunday, where he will participate in the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, marking the next leg of his two-country visit after concluding his state visit to Uzbekistan. PM Modi arrived in the Kyrgyz capital at the invitation of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov. The 26th SCO Summit will bring together leaders of member states to deliberate on regional and international issues and ways to further

Srinagar, Aug 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has ordered an immediate ban on the sale, storage, distribution and display of 10 identified batches of ghee after laboratory tests found them to be non-conforming to prescribed food safety standards. The action was taken under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, following testing of samples by the Notified Food Analyst at the National Food Laboratory in Ghaziabad and the Food Testing Laboratory in Kashmir. The affe

New Delhi , August 30 : Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi is set to represent Surrey in the Division One County Championship fixtures from next week onwards, with an eye on two Tests against New Zealand away from home in November. As per Cricinfo, Nabi could feature in three County Championship games ahead of the NZ Tests. He was a replacement for superstar pacer Jasprit Bumrah for two Tests against Sri Lanka, but did not get a match as India fielded Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj ahead of

Kathmandu , August 30 : The death toll from the Bhote Koshi flood disaster in Nepal has risen to 734, while 2419 people remain missing or out of contact, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). According to the latest update issued by NDRRMA as of 9 am, Chitwan reported the highest number of recovered bodies at 259, including human body parts, followed by Nawalparasi East with 184, Nawalparasi West with 82, Gorkha with 58, Nuwakot with 52, Dhading wit

Kabul , August 30 : An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 struck Afghanistan on Sunday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). In a post on X, it said that the earthquake occurred at 9:36 PM Indian Standard Time, at a depth of 147 kilometres. EQ of M: 4.9, On: 30/08/2026 09:36:56 IST, Lat: 36.347 N, Long: 71.496 E, Depth: 147 Km, Location: Afghanistan, NCS said on X. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties following the earthquake. Afghanistan frequently experiences e

Tashkent , August 30 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attended a yoga programme organised by the 'Yoga Federation of Uzbekistan' in Tashkent. PM Modi also shared glimpses of the warm welcome accorded to him upon his arrival in the Uzbek capital. In a post on X, sharing glimpses from his visit, Prime Minister Modi said, A special welcome, wreath-laying at the Yangi Uzbekistan Monument and interaction with the Indian community...Here are highlights from yesterday in Tashkent. Earlier on Au

Reasi (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 30 : Following continuous rainfall in the upper catchment areas, multiple gates of Reasi's Salal dam were opened to regulate the increased inflow of water into the reservoir. The opening of the gates has resulted in the controlled release of water downstream, as the authorities continue to monitor the reservoir level and inflow conditions Meanwhile, heavy rainfall began in the early hours of Sunday in the Chanderkote area of Ramban district, Jammu and Ka