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Srinagar, August 27: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq has expressed deep grief and anguish over the tragic road accident in Surankote, Poonch, in which six precious lives were lost and three people were injured, including a child stated to be in critical condition. Conveying his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, Mirwaiz prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the deceased Jannat-ul-Firdous, give patience and strength to their families, and grant a complete and speedy reco

Srinagar, Aug 27: Hot and humid weather is likely to continue across Jammu and Kashmir over the coming days, with brief spells of rain and thundershowers expected at scattered places, particularly during the early morning and afternoon hours, according to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar. The weather department said that from August 27 to 30, the region is expected to remain generally hot and humid, with brief spells of rain or thundershowers at scattered places. On August 31 and September 1,

Kathmandu, August 27 : The death toll in the Bhote Koshi flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district has risen to 165, with bodies recovered from the flood-affected areas so far, according to Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). The report stated that identification of the recovered bodies is underway. It added that 44 Nepal Army personnel, 28 Nepal Police personnel, and 13 Armed Police Force (APF) personnel working in the affected area and at various police posts are

Srinagar, Aug 26: The player bidding process for the second season of Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League 2026 was completed with around 200 footballers competing for places across six franchise teams. The bidding ceremony, powered by Athwas Retail and Athwas Hyundai, saw the participating franchises compete for players as they finalised their squads for the upcoming season. The six teams taking part in Season 2 are United Elegant FC, Sanctorum United, Aqua Kashmir Avengers FC, Swift Strikers R

Kishtwar, Aug 26: The people of District Kishtwar on Wednesday observed the auspicious occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) with great religious fervor, devotion and enthusiasm. The day was marked by religious gatherings and a grand procession, with thousands of devotees participating from Jamia Masjid to the Holy Shrine of Shah Farid-Ud-Din Sahib (RA). The procession was taken out in a spiritual and peaceful manner under the leadership of Imam Sahib, Jamia Masjid, Head of the Majlis-e-Shoura C

Reasi , Aug 26: District Development Commissioner Reasi Kumar Abhishek today chaired a meeting to review the progress of slope stabilization and road restoration works at the vulnerable stretch on the R-A-M Road. During the meeting, issues related to BMG Road and Mahore Market Road were also discussed in detail. The meeting discussed the ongoing restoration works aimed at strengthening the road, preventing further slope failure and ensuring smooth and safe movement of traffic. Officials informe

Poonch, Aug 26: Amid religious and spiritual fervour, the Chari Mubarak Yatra was conducted in Poonch, marking the formal culmination of the revered Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026. Led by Shri Shri 1008 Mahamandleshwar Swami Vishavatmanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj, the procession commenced from the Dashnami Akhara Mandir in Poonch, making its way to the sacred Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Shrine at Rajpura, Mandi. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, MLA Kalakote Thakur Randhir Singh, former MLC

Kulgam, Aug 26: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam on Wednesday visited the revered Ziyarat Sharief of Hazrat Mir Syed Hussain Simnani (RA) at Kulgam and Ziyarat Sharief Qaimoh on the auspicious occasion of Milad un-Nabi. During his visit to the revered shrine of Hazrat Mir Syed Hussain Simnani (RA), the Deputy Commissioner paid obeisance and offered prayers for peace, prosperity and the well-being of the people of the district and the entire Jammu & Kashmir. The DC also took stock

Ganderbal, Aug 26: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore on Wednesday chaired the monthly meeting of the District Level Narco Coordination (NCORD) Committee to review the measures being undertaken by various departments to curb drug abuse and strengthen enforcement, prevention, awareness and rehabilitation efforts across the district. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the action taken by different departments and stressed upon strengthening inter departmental coor

Srinagar, Aug 26: Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, on Wednesday visited Seed Multiplication Farm at Padgampora, Pulwama, to assess ongoing activities and review the progress of seed production initiatives. During the visit, the Director specifically inspected the different blocks, Seed processing Plant and workshop where he evaluated the current status of activities related to seed multiplication. He reviewed the overall working of the Farm, including field operations, crop man

Srinagar, Aug 26: The government has stepped up efforts to revive the 134-year-old heritage golf course in north Kashmirs Gulmarg, with authorities expecting the historic facility to become fully operational next month, officials said. The revival is aimed at restoring the golf courses lost glory and promoting Gulmarg as a destination for high-end golf tourism, including national and international championships. MLA Gulmarg Farooq Ahmad Shah told Rising Kashmir that restoration work on the herit

Srinagar, Aug 26: The walnut industry in Kashmir, which provides livelihood to thousands of farming families, is facing a serious crisis due to increasing competition from imported walnuts, taxation, inadequate research support and poor market infrastructure, the Fruit Association has said in a representation to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Haji Bhadur Khan, President of the Fruit Association, has sought immediate government intervention to safeguard Kashmir's traditional walnut industry, sayin

Srinagar, Aug 26: The manhunt for two inmates who escaped from Central Jail Srinagar on August 23 ended in Rajasthan on Wednesday, withPolice,assisted by Rajasthanpolice,tracing and arresting the duo in Rajgarh area of Churu district. The two inmates have been identified as Farman Khan, a resident of Rajasthan, and Mukhtar Ahmad Gojar, a resident of Anantnag, who were arrested under the POSCO Act and lodged in Central Jail Srinagar. As per the police, they managed to flee from the jail on August

Srinagar, Aug 26: On the auspicious occasion of Eid-e-Milad-Un-Nabi (SAW), religious organisations and the management of several mosques across Jammu and Kashmir carried out Milad processions onWednesday.

Srinagar, Aug 26: Muslims across Jammu and Kashmir celebrated Eid-e-Milad-Un-Nabi (SAW) with religious zeal and fervour, as people thronged shrines and mosques across the Union Territory to participate in special prayers. The day, observed on the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awal in the Islamic calendar, is celebrated with great enthusiasm worldwide,

Srinagar, Aug 26: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that quaternary care should not be a privilege reserved for the economically rich section of society. It must become a right of citizenship and a guarantee of the nation, the LG said as he addressed the Quaternary Healthcare & Research Summit in Srinagar. He added that the summit marks a turning point in Jammu Kashmir and India's healthcare journey. The Lieutenant Governor said the time has come to move beyond tertiary care and

Poonch,Aug 26: In a tragic road accident, six people were killed and three others injured after a vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a deep gorge at Sindhara in Surankote tehsil of Poonch district on Wednesday evening. According to officials, the vehicle was travelling from PoonchtowardsSindhara when the accidenttook place.It reportedly went out of control and fell into the deep gorge. Six occupants died on the spot, while three others sustained injuries.

Srinagar, Aug 26: NITI Aayog member, Dr M. Srinivas, along with a team of senior officials, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhavan here and presented a comprehensive assessment of Jammu and Kashmir's development landscape, highlighting achievements, key sectoral gaps and possible interventions for accelerating the socio-economic development of the Union Territory. The NITI Aayog delegation comprised Anurag Goyal, Senior Adviser; Subhash Chandra Meena, Economic Adviser; Dr Munira

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

The reported road accident in Surankotes Shiendra area, in which six people are feared dead and several others injured, is another grim reminder that in Jammu and Kashmir, roads have become death traps more often than they are lifelines. Every such tragedy is followed by shock, condolences and official statements, but the pattern remains unchanged. The dead are counted, the injured are rushed to hospitals, and the system moves on as if nothing had happened. That is the most disturbing part. The

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.

Budgam: Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached a two-storey residential house at Hapatnar village in Charar-i-Shareif tehsil of central Kashmirs Budgam district under provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. According to a police official, the property belongs to Noor Mohammad Dar, son of Mohammad Ismail Dar. The house has been attached under Section 68-F(1) of the NDPS Act. The action was taken in connection with FIR No. 36/2026, registered under Sections 8 and 1

Srinagar, Aug 26: At least 54 employees working under the National Health Mission (NHM) and posted at District Hospital Bandipora have allegedly gone without salaries for the past four months, causing financial difficulties. Rising Kashmir received several calls from NHM employees in Bandipora, who complained that their salaries for May, June and July are pending, while August is also nearing its end. There are 54 employees under NHM who have not received their salaries, and we fail to understan

Budgam, Aug 26: The Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Beerwah has started performing laparoscopic surgical procedures after the hospital received the necessary laparoscopic facilities, providing a major relief to patients in the Beerwah sub-division and adjoining areas. An official of the hospital said that two laparoscopic cholecystectomies (gallbladder removal surgeries) have been successfully performed at the facility. The introduction of laparoscopic surgery at SDH Beerwah is expected to reduce th

Srinagar, August 26: A fierce fire broke out in a residential area of Srinagar on Wednesday evening, engulfing seven houses and causing minor damage to two others, officials said. The blaze sent thick plumes of smoke over the area and triggered panic among residents as flames rapidly spread through the affected structures. Firefighters, police personnel and local residents joined efforts to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby houses. According to officials, the Fire and Emer

Kargil: The Suru Summer Festival 2026 got underway in the picturesque Suru Valley of Kargil of Union Territory of Ladakh, bringing together culture, adventure, music and local traditions against the breathtaking backdrop of the mountains of Ladakh. The festival was inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena, who highlighted the importance of promoting sustainable, responsible and community-based tourism across the Union Territory. The Suru Summer Festival is fast emerging as

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, Sep 26: Education Minister Sakina Itoo has called for accountability and stronger child protection measures after the death of a 14-year-old girl in Kishtwar, saying students must be able to attend school without fear. The minister's remarks come amid growing public anger over the case, in which a government school teacher has been arrested following the girl's reported pregnancy and subsequent death. This is unfortunate and deeply concerning, Itoo told reporters, stressing that anyone

Shopian: AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi today visited Shopian and met several prominent personalities and local representatives as part of the partys ongoing political outreach. In his statement, Inam Un Nabi highlighted the growing significance of Shopian, particularly with the Mughal Road emerging as a potential new gateway to Kashmir , offering immense possibilities for tourism, trade and economic development. He said AIP will soon announce its Constituency Incharge for Shopian as part o

Srinagar , Aug 26: Member of Parliament from Anantnag-Rajouri, Mian Altaf Ahmad, has expressed profound sorrow and heartfelt condolences over the tragic road accident in Poonch district that resulted in loss of precious lives and left several others injured. In a statement issued , Mian Altaf described the incident as heart-wrenching and extended his deepest sympathies to the bereaved families during this hour of immense grief and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured. I am deeply pain

New Delhi, Aug 26: BJP State Executive Member and Co-Incharge Minorities, J&K, Er. Aijaz Hussain met Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh in New Delhi and held discussions on a range of issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir, including development, public welfare and matters related to the people of the Union Territory. In a statement, Hussain apprised the Union Minister of various developmental and public issues and sought his guidance and support in taking up matters concerning the people of J&K at a

Srinagar, August 26: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday visited the revered Asar-e-Sharif Hazratbal Shrine on the auspicious occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) and offered Zuhr prayers. The two leaders, along with thousands of devotees, also had the opportunity to perform Ziyarat of the Holy Relic of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). They prayed for lasting peace, prosperity and development in Jammu and Kashm

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 26: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Tuesday urged the youth of Jammu and Kashmir to explore entrepreneurship and create their own livelihood opportunities, while calling on the government to provide a supportive environment for young people seeking to establish businesses. Bukhari was speaking at the inauguration of The Story, a contemporary jewellery store in Rainawari, Srinagar. He congratulated the owner, Burhan Qadir Bhat, on starting the new venture and

Jammu, Aug 26: Agriculture Minister Javid Ahmad Dar on Wednesday said the livestock sector has significant potential to create sustainable livelihood opportunities in rural areas, calling for concerted efforts to strengthen it through modern interventions, capacity building and effective implementation of government schemes. The Minister who was on a tour in Reasi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for a number of development projects aimed to strengthen the rural infrastructure, Panchayati

Srinagar, August 26: Speaker of the Legislative Assembly A. R. Rather has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the loss of precious human lives in a tragic road accident in the Shiendra area of Surankote in Poonch district. In a statement, Rather expressed deep anguish over the death of six passengers and injuries sustained by several others in the accident. He conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for eternal peace for the departed souls. The Speaker also pra

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

Poonch, August 26: Six people are feared dead and four to five others injured after a road accident in the Surankote area of Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Wednesday evening. According to officials, the accident occurred near the Shiendra area of Surankote. An official said that six people are feared to have died in the accident, while several others sustained injuries. The injured were immediately shifted to a nearby health facility for medical treatment, officials said. Further details

Srinagar, August 26:Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari has urged the youth of Jammu and Kashmir to explore entrepreneurship and create their own livelihood opportunities. He also called upon the government to provide all possible support and a conducive environment to help young people establish and sustain their businesses. He was speaking on the occasion of the inauguration of The Story, a contemporary jewellery store, in the Rainawari area of Srinagar. Congratulating the owner o

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, Aug 26 : National Conference MP Syed Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Wednesday questioned the repeated delays in expansion of the Jammu and Kashmir Council of Ministers, saying governance was suffering as ministers were burdened with multiple portfolios. Ruhullah said assurances regarding cabinet expansion had been made several times but had not materialised. The expansion was first talked about before Jantar Mantar, then after Jantar Mantar, then before August 15 and then after August 15, he to