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Srinagar- Amid rising temperatures, the Jammu and Kashmir administration is monitoring weather conditions and is likely to decide any decision on the school vacation extension on Monday after assessing weather conditions. A senior government official said that no final decision has been taken yet, adding that weather forecasts indicate a strong possibility of rainfall beginning tonight, tomorrow and also day after tomorrow, which is most likely to bring temperatures down. "As far as the weather forecast is concerned, we have reports suggesting there are very high chances of rain tonight, tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow," the official said adding it is a positive sign. "We are closely monitoring the situation. A final decision regarding any vacation extension will be taken tomorrow after assessing the actual weather conditions," he said, as per news agency JKNS. Currently, summer vacations in government and private schools across the Kashmir division are scheduled to conclude Monday July 7, with schools set to reopen on July 8 Tuesday. The statement comes amid growing demand from students, parents, and teachers for the extension of the break, citing severe heat and high overnight temperatures. The Private Schools Association of Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK) has already proposed adjusting school timings instead of extending holidays further. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has predicted moderate to heavy showers at many places across Jammu and Kashmir from July 6 to 8, potentially offering some relief from the persistent heatwave.
Srinagar, Nov 27 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir's Road Transport Corporation (RTC), a crucial backbone of public transportation, has raised serious concerns over the barring of its buses from entering Srinagar city limits. The move has triggered alarm within the Corporation, with officials cautioning about significant disruptions to public transport services and daily commutes, alongside substantial financial losses for the RTC. The restriction, in effect since November 4 when the maiden session of the Assembly commenced, is causing a daily revenue loss of Rs. 4 lakh to the Corporation. In a lette ...Read More >
Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 13 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday unveiled the trophy for the fifth edition of the Bijbehara Premier League. After unveiling the trophy, Manoj Sinha said, "...The players of Bijbehara Premier League and the spectators here know that the current Prime Minister Modi has provided significant financial assistance to improve the sports infrastructure of Jammu and Kashmir under PMDP, the Prime Minister's Development Plan. We know that because of this, whether it is the Kashmir division or the Jammu division, many sp ...Read More >
Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 13 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday unveiled the trophy for the fifth edition of the Bijbehara Premier League. After unveiling the trophy, Manoj Sinha said, ...The players of Bijbehara Premier League and the spectators here know that the current Prime Minister Modi has provided significant financial assistance to improve the sports infrastructure of Jammu and Kashmir under PMDP, the Prime Minister Development Plan. We know that because of this, whether it is the Kashmir division or the Jammu division, many sport ...Read More >
Jammu, July 1 (UNI) On the eve of Amarnath Yatra, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the 'Tawi Aarti' at Tawi Riverfront, Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor sought the blessings of Suryaputri River Tawi and Baba Barfani and prayed for a peaceful, blessed and memorable pilgrimage for all the devotees. "Entire J&K is experiencing spiritual bliss on the eve of holy pilgrimage of Shri Amarnath. People of J&K are ready to welcome devotees of Baba Barfani coming from across the country. May Lord Shiva bless everyone with health, happiness and harmony," the Lieutenant Gove ...Read More >
Rains lashed Kashmir valley for the second day on Tuesday bringing down temperatures to below normal. The meteorological centre has predicted heavy rains for the next two days. Intermittent light to moderate rains were recorded in the morning after overnight rain which started on Monday evening. The MeT said that 9.8 mm rains has been recorded in summer capital Srinagar from Monday evening till Tuesday evening. "The highest of 24.4 mm rainfall was witnessed in the northern resort of Gulmarg," a ...Read More >
Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level security meeting, announcing the reopening of 12 tourist destinations that were closed following an April 22 terror attack. He asserted that the "war against terrorism is not over yet," instructing security forces to maintain high alert and continue stringent operations. These sites are set to reopen from September 29. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level Unified Headquarters (UHQ) meeting at Raj Bhavan on Fr ...Read More >
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has reported a surge in dengue cases this year, with nearly 2,200 infections recorded so far, health officials said on Monday. They urged people to take preventive steps to stop further spread of the mosquito-borne disease. According to official data accessed by the news agency -- Kashmir News Observer (KNO), 2,168 dengue cases have been confirmed across the Union Territory till date. Among these, Jammu district reported the highest number of cases (960), followed by Kathua (579), Samba (139), and Udhampur (257). Other districts with reported infections include Re ...Read More >
Jammu: Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Jammu and Kashmir, Mehraj Malik, has stirred a fresh controversy by questioning the qualification of Education Minister, Sakina Itoo over the new school timings in the Union Territory after summer vacation. Schools in Kashmir Division and Winter Zone Jammu reopened on Tuesday after a 15-day summer break following announcement by Education Minister Itoo the preceding day. The announcement put an end to speculations over extension in the vacation amid sweltering summer heat. While the move against extending the summer vacation in Kashmir was vindicated by modera ...Read More >
Srinagar: Schools in Kashmir reopened on Tuesday after two weeks of summer vacation as heavy rains on Monday ended the prolonged heatwave in the valley. The schools opened amidst criticism of the government's decision to advance the school timing to 7.30 am. The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday decided against extending the summer vacations despite no signs of heatwave abating in the valley. However, within a couple of hours of the announcement, heavy rains lashed the valley and the temperature came down to normal levels across Kashmir. Some parents were critical of the new schedule ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 2: The Indian Metereological Department Srinagar office has has issued a weather advisory, warning of a significant Western Disturbance expected to affect Jammu & Kashmir and adjoining areas from October 4, 2025. According to the advisory issued by MET office Srinagar, communicated to Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Jammu, widespread light to moderate rain and snowfall over higher reaches is likely from October 5 to 7, with peak activity between the night of October 5 and the morning of October 7. The system may bring moderate to heavy snowfall in higher-altitude regions inclu ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 GW of renewable projects, while exploring new opportunities in other states. The Group has already e ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 8 (PTI) Schools in Jammu and Kashmir reopened on Tuesday after two weeks of summer vacation as heavy rains on Monday ended the prolonged heatwave in the valley. The schools opened amidst criticism of the government's decision to advance to the school timing to 7.30 am. The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday decided against extending the summer vacations despite no signs of heatwave abating in the valley. However, within couple of hours of the announcement, heavy rains lashed the valley and the temperature came down to normal levels across Kashmir. Some parents were critic ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 10: The Meteorological department has predicted light to moderate rain, thundershower in parts of Jammu and Kashmir over next 4-6 hours. In a fresh advisory issued, the MeT department stated that few places of Kashmir division and hilly parts of Jammu may receive intense rain showers, with possibility of landslides and mudslides at few vulnerable places. The advisory further advised people to suspend shikara and boat ridking in Dal Lake, Wular Lake and other water bodies during next 2-3 hours. "Generally cloudy with a spell of light to moderate rain/thundershower most likely ...Read More >
A whopping 518 lakes, constituting 74%, have either disappeared or shrunk in Jammu and Kashmir that has resulted in the degradation of ecosystem and climate insecurity, according to the latest report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on Conservation and Management of Lakes for the period up to March 2022. The report highlighted that 315 lakes, 45% of the total 697 lakes in J&K that constitute a water area of 1,537.07 hectares, have disappeared. "These lakes included 80 lakes (25%) ...Read More >
MUMBAI : Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday posted a video on X purportedly showing the state's social justice minister Sanjay Shirsat of the Shiv Sena sitting in a room along with a partially opened bag containing what look like bundles of currency notes. Shirsat, however, rubbished the claim, saying the bag only contained clothes.The allegation came a day after it emerged that Shirsat had received a notice from the income tax department seeking an explanation for increase in his financial worth between the 2019 and 2024 assembly elections from Rs 3.3 crore to Rs 35 crore. Last month, S ...Read More >
LIVE Updates Jammu Weather: Jammu Weather Live Updates: Continuous heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir's Jammu division has led to a sharp rise in water levels across most rivers, streams, and seasonal waterways. Major rivers like the Tawi and Ravi are now flowing above the danger mark, raising concerns over potential flooding and disruption in low-lying areas. Meanwhile, at least four people were reportedly killed on Tuesday in a heavy downpour in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district. According to IANS, officials said that two people were killed after their house collapsed, while two others di ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 29 (ANI): Several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and its workers were detained by the police as they were protesting at Lalbazar against the alleged gangrape incident at South Calcutta Law College. Claiming links between the accused in the gangrape of a law student in Kolkata and top TMC leaders, the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata. Also Read | Bhopal's Aishbagh Railway Overbridge Sparks Outrage Over Hazardous Design; MP CM Mohan Yadav Suspends 8 Engineers, Orders Inquiry. The ...Read More >
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 2 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha participated in a special aarti at the Jammu Tawi riverfront. Sinha also visited the Amarnath Yatri Niwas base camp on Tuesday evening. After inspecting the Yatri Niwas base camp, Sinha stated that the security arrangements for the Yatra are more robust than ever before. 'I have witnessed the last four Yatras. The arrangements are better than ever, as far as the security and convenience of pilgrims are concerned... The manner in which pilgrims have come here from across the country - till now, ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 29 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday threw open seven tourist spots in the valley that were closed in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. The tourist spots were opened following directions issued by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha after a meeting of the Unified Headquarters on Friday. "After a thorough security review and discussion in today's UHQ meeting, I've ordered reopening of more tourist spots in Kashmir and Jammu Divisions, which were temporarily closed as precautionary measures," Sinha said in a post on X on Friday. The LG administratio ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 02: With the annual ShriAmarnathJiYatra 2025 set to commence tomorrow, a vibrant spiritual atmosphere prevails at the YatriNiwas Base Camp in Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu, where around 3,500 pilgrims are ready to begin their sacred journey. "All arrangements have been made, and nearly 3,500 pilgrims are currently stationed at the Jammu Base Camp," said Rajesh Raina, a senior officer of the Tourism Department, speaking to Rising Kashmir. Registration counters have been set up inside YatriNiwas, and vehicles from the J&K Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) are on standby to transport the pi ...Read More >
Jammu, July 1: On the eve of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the 'Tawi Aarti' at Tawi Riverfront Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor sought the blessings of Suryaputri River Tawi and Baba Barfani and prayed for a peaceful, blessed and a memorable pilgrimage for all the devotees. "Entire J&K is experiencing spiritual bliss on the eve of holy pilgrimage of Shri Amarnath Ji. People of J&K are ready to welcome devotees of Baba Barfani coming from across the country. May Lord Shiva bless everyone with health, happiness and harmony," the Lieutenant Governor said. ...Read More >
J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who chaired the Unified Headquarters (UHQ) of multiple security wings meeting at the Raj Bhawan on Friday (September 26, 2025) in Srinagar, announced the reopening of 12 more tourist spots in Jammu and Kashmir, which were closed in the wake of the Pahalgam attack in April this year. An official said out of 12 tourist spots thrown open, five are in the Jammu division and seven in the Kashmir division. The parks and gardens in and around Pahalgam, including Aru ...Read More >
Chandigarh/Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Active Western Disturbances again triggered light to moderate rainfall in parts of north and northwestern India on Tuesday, with day temperatures registering a drop in many places while causing landslides and avalanches in some districts of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Chandigarh, the common capital of Punjab and Haryana, received light showers during the day. It recorded a maximum temperature of 27.6 degrees Celsius, over five notches below normal limits, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Ambala, Panchkula, Narnaul, Rohtak in Haryana an ...Read More >
Jammu and Kashmir faces a massive land encroachment crisis. Over 18 lakh kanals of state and forest land are illegally occupied. Authorities have retrieved only a fraction, about 29,000 kanals. Eviction drives are ongoing across districts like Rajouri, Reasi, and Bandipora. The High Court is monitoring these efforts. New encroachments are being tackled promptly. JAMMU: Over 18 lakh kanals of land are encroached across Jammu and Kashmir, with only 29,000 kanals retrieved so far from squatters, of ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, June 28: In a significant stride towards transparent land records management system, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the ongoing digitization and modernization of land records across Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting saw the participation of key officials including the Secretary, Revenue; Secretary, IT; Secretary, Law; CEO, JaKeGA; Director, Land Records; a representative of BISAG-N and other concerned officers. Deputy Commissioners joined the meeting virtually from their respective offices. The Chief Secretary while emphasized the paramount importance of ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, APRIL 09: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today formally distributed appointment orders under SRO-43 and the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS) to 90 beneficiaries from across Kashmir division at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC). The appointments, made on compassionate grounds, aim to provide much-needed employment support to families who have lost their primary earning members, reaffirming the government's commitment to stand firmly with such families in times of distress. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister emphasized that the government has ma ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 11: Strong winds in parts of Kashmir this evening caused significant damage by uprooting trees and blowing away the roof tops with the Meteorological Department forecasting heavy rains and thundershower across the region. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The MeT office tonight said that a spell of light to moderate Rain/thunder will occur at many places of Kashmir Division, Poonch, Rajouri, Ramban, Doda, Reasi, Udhampur and a few parts of plains of Jammu during next 3-5 hours. "Few places may receive intense showers (may generate flash floods/landslides/mudslide ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, Apr 6: The Meteorological Department has predicted another wet spell across Jammu and Kashmir, with intermittent light to moderate rain expected from Tuesday forenoon to Wednesday evening. Snowfall is also likely over the higher reaches during this period, officials said. According to the forecast, a few places in both Jammu division and Kashmir division may receive moderate to heavy rainfall, while higher altitude areas are likely to witness light to moderate snowfall. The MeT also issued an advisory warning of the possibility of thunder, hailstorms and gusty winds with speeds rea ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 18: In a latest development, the Ministry of Education (MoE) Government of India is mulling to introduce Sanskrit as a mandatory subject in schools across Kashmir from class 6th to 10th. Also, MoE is mulling to introduce Sanskrit as an optional subject for students from class 3rd primary to 5th. In this regard, the J&K School Education Department (SED) has started an exhaustive exercise to seek details of Sanskrit teachers, existing vacancy of Sanskrit teachers in the schools. The SED has set a deadline of July 30 to complete the exercise and submit its feedback to the MoE, New ...Read More >
J&K govt has ordered closure of all schools and colleges in Jammu region on Aug 18 due to bad weather and after cloudbursts and flash floods claimed several lives. The Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered the closure of all educational institutions in the Jammu region on Monday, August 18, citing inclement weather and safety concerns. The decision follows a series of cloudbursts and flash floods that have claimed dozens of lives in recent days. "In view of the inclement and bad weather ...Read More >