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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 ti ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 08: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, on Wednesday interacted with members of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports (EWCY&S), who are on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir. During the interaction, the Minister presented a comprehensive overview of initiatives undertaken by the government to enhance the quality, accessibility and inclusivity of the education sector ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 08: Political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, calling it a timely step that has eased global tensions after a 40-day conflict. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in a post on X, questioned the outcome of the conflict, asking what the United States had achieved despite weeks of confrontation. He pointed out that key routes like the Strait of Hormuz were already functional before the conflict, raising concerns ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 08: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday underscored the need for collective responsibility in addressing key social challenges, stating that while several responsibilities lie with the government, many others must be shared by society as a whole. Launching a three-day divisional-level awareness programme organised by the School Education Department at the Convention Centre here, the Chief Minister drew a clear distinction between responsibilities that fall solely within the dom ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 08: After remaining shut for hours due to heavy landslides and relentless rainfall, the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway was partially reopened on Wednesday evening for clearance of stranded vehicles, including those carrying essential supplies. The highway, which serves as the Valley's lifeline, had plunged into a crisis earlier in the day as multiple landslides at vulnerable locations, including Nashri, Karol, and Shalgari near Banihal, blocked the road completely, halting vehicu ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 08: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday chaired a meeting on Heritage Promotion and Cultural Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir to review measures for conservation and adaptive reuse of heritage assets aimed at boosting tourism in the Union Territory. He called for strengthening institutional mechanisms and developing heritage-based tourism circuits to position J&K as a premier cultural tourism destination. The Chief Minister underscored the importance of learning from national and int ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 08: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday formally prorogued the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, drawing the Budget session to a close weeks after the House had completed its business and adjourned indefinitely. The order, under Section 18(2)(a) of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, marks the final constitutional step ending a session that unfolded over nearly two months, with breaks in between. The Assembly had already been adjourned sine die on April ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 08: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha-led administration on Wednesday terminated the services of two government employees for their involvement with terror outfits, invoking Article 311(2)(c) of the Constitution of India. The dismissals form part of an ongoing and sustained campaign to identify, isolate, and remove individuals working for terrorist organisations from within government institutions. Top sources told Rising Kashmir that the action reflects a zero-tolerance approach t ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 07: The Jammu and Kashmir Haj Committee has extended a special offer to nearly 150 pilgrims from the region intending to perform the sacred journey this year, offering a 20-day pilgrimage package, significantly shorter than the usual 40- to 51-day journey. The annual Hajj pilgrimage is scheduled to commence from April 18, with a total of 4,707 pilgrims set to embark from the Union Territory. Speaking to Rising Kashmir, Executive Officer of the J&K Haj Committee, Dr Shujaat Quresh ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 07: In a major breakthrough, Jammu & Kashmir Police have busted an interstate terror module linked to the Pakistan-based outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), arresting five individuals, including two Pakistani terrorists. A senior police official told Rising Kashmir that among those apprehended is a top wanted LeT operative, Abdullah alias Abu Hureira, who had been evading arrest for the past 16 years. Another Pakistani terrorist, identified as Usman alias Khubaib, has also been taken in ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 07: Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday claimed to have busted a major interstate module linked to Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba by arresting five persons, including two foreign terrorists, officials said. A top police official confirmed to news agency -- Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that among the arrested individuals is a top wanted LeT terrorist Abdullah alias Abu Hureira, who had been arrest for the last 16 years. He said that the Jammu and Kashmir police the operation to ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 06: Excess government spending of over Rs 1.24 lakh crore in Jammu and Kashmir has not been approved by the legislature, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has said. The audit report for the year ending March 2024 states that excess expenditure of Rs 1,24,004.41 crore, incurred between 1980-81 and 2019-20, remains pending for regularisation. Under financial rules, any spending beyond the approved budget must be placed before the Assembly for approval. The report notes that ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 06: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the probe ordered by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha into the Ganderbal encounter should proceed without delay, with the aim of establishing facts and placing them before the public. Speaking to reporters here, the Chief Minister said he would not comment on whether the inquiry should be judicial or magisterial. "Judicial inquiries involve processes related to the appointment of judges and other requirements, which take time. The inq ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 06: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday called for expediting the process and seeing what further reforms are needed in the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS) to address existing gaps and ensure timely completion of the appointment process. The CM made these remarks while handing over compassionate appointment letters to 124 beneficiaries of Jammu division appointed under RAS, SRO-43 and SRO-94 at the Convention Centre, Jammu. Addressing the gathering, Abdullah acknowledged t ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 6: A single lane of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has been reopened for traffic after several hours of disruption, officials confirmed on Monday. The highway was blocked due to landslides and falling stones in Ramban district, which left many vehicles stranded. Road clearance teams worked to remove debris and make the route passable again. For now, traffic is being allowed in a regulated manner on the cleared stretch, while efforts are still ongoing to fully restore the highwa ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 6 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said a probe into the alleged fake encounter in Ganderbal should be conducted without delay, adding that the truth must be placed before the public. Speaking to reporters, Abdullah said judicial or magisterial inquiries take time and may not be feasible to initiate immediately due to procedural constraints. "I will not call for a judicial or magisterial inquiry because it takes time. It is not easy to get a sitting ...Read More >
Srinagar, April 6: The Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, predicting erratic weather conditions till April 10. Partly cloudy skies are expected on April 6 with brief spells of light rain at few places. Generally cloudy weather with intermittent light to moderate rain/snow at most places is likely on April 7-8, accompanied by thunder, hail, and gusty winds. Brief spells of light rain/snow are expected at scattered places on April 9-10. The MeT has war ...Read More >
Srinagar, April 6: Gold prices in Srinagar remained largely stable today, reflecting broader national and global bullion trends. The precious metal continues to attract buyers across Kashmir Valley, especially with the ongoing wedding season and investment demand. These rates are indicative and may vary slightly across local jewellers in Srinagar depending on making charges and GST. Gold Price Trend in Kashmir Gold prices in Kashmir closely follow national benchmarks influenced by internation ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 05: Jammu and Kashmir received over Rs 24,000 crore less than Budget Estimates in 2024-25, according to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India's Report on Union Territory Finances for 2024-25. The report states that revenue receipts were estimated at Rs 98,719 crore, while actual receipts were Rs 74,401.16 crore, resulting in a shortfall of more than Rs 24,000 crore. It further records that against Revised Estimates of Rs 93,405 crore, actual receipts were lower by ab ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 05: Departments in Jammu and Kashmir did not surrender Rs 34,917.96 crore of savings during 2023-24, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has reported in its audit of finances for the year ended March 31, 2024. The report states that savings exceeding Rs 1 crore in each case under 36 grants and two appropriations were not surrendered to the Finance Department, as required under budget provisions. It records that against a total grant appropriation of Rs 1,04,178.32 ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 05: Jammu and Kashmir's finances in 2024-25 show an increase in liabilities, a higher share of revenue expenditure, and delays in financial reporting, according to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India's Report on Union Territory Finances for 2024-25. Total expenditure during the year was Rs 82,547.28 crore, of which 85.37 per cent was revenue expenditure, including salaries, pensions, interest payments and subsidies. The report states that committed expenditure and s ...Read More >
Kupwara, Apr 05: A youth from Sogam in the Lolab area of Kupwara died in Saudi Arabia following a cardiac arrest, with his family seeking urgent government assistance to bring his body home. Bilal Manzoor Ganie, who had been working as a nursing assistant at a hospital in Saudi Arabia for the past one and a half years, passed away on April 4. Family members said he had no known serious illness, and his sudden death has left relatives in shock. Bilal was the son of a former vice principal of Ar ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 05: Groundwater levels in Jammu and Kashmir have increased in a majority of monitored wells after the 2025 monsoon, though a significant proportion continues to show a decline, according to official data accessed by Rising Kashmir. As per the data, 64.25 per cent of wells in J&K recorded a rise in groundwater levels, while 34.78 per cent showed a decline compared to the decadal post-monsoon average between 2015 and 2024. The assessment is based on monitoring of 207 wells across t ...Read More >
Cooch Behar, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the government has called a special session of Parliament on April 16, 17, and 18 so that benefit of women's reservation comes into force from the 2029 Lok Sabha polls and said states that have done good work in population control will not face any loss in terms of seats. Addressing a campaign rally here, the Prime Minister referred to the efforts by the BJP government to empower women and said the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniy ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Sunday trapped and arrested a Junior Engineer of the Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 75,000 in the Gandhi Nagar area of Jammu. The arrest followed a complaint alleging that the official had demanded a total bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh from a party in connection with official work. Acting on the complaint, ACB laid a trap and caught the engineer red-handed while accepting part payment ...Read More >
Kozhikode , April 5 : Ahead of the Keralam Assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday held a roadshow for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate KP Prakash Babu in the Beypore Assembly constituency. A day earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed confidence that the BJP-led NDA will win Kerala polls and accused the LDF and UDF of "lying" about the FCRA Bill and the Uniform Civil Code. Addressing a rally here, he noted that the law to provide 33 per cent reser ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 5 : Mostly dry weather is expected across Jammu and Kashmir over the next two days, with chances of brief showers in higher reaches during afternoon and evening hours, officials said on Sunday. According to the India Meteorological Department, weather conditions on April 5 and 6 are likely to remain largely dry, although isolated areas, particularly in higher altitudes, may receive light showers. A fresh western disturbance is expected to affect the region from April 7, bringing ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 5 : Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan reviewed the security situation and operational readiness along the Line of Control in north Kashmir, with a focus on strengthening joint operations and future preparedness, officials said on Sunday. During his visit to forward areas, General Chauhan was briefed on the ground situation and the preparedness of the Chinar Corps. He appreciated the formation for maintaining a high level of readiness and professionalism in a challenging operati ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 04: realme, the most popular smartphone brand among Indian youth on Saturday announced the official launch of the realme 16 5G, a device crafted for a new generation of young users who express themselves through creativity, portrait photography, and everyday visual storytelling. With its AI-driven dual 50MP portrait cameras, breakthrough selfie innovations, and an ultra-light 7000mAh battery, the realme 16 5G redefines what a mid-range smartphone can offer. With its advanced Dua ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 04: A significant number of posts remain vacant in Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) in both Kashmir and Jammu divisions, with over 24 percent vacancies in SKUAST-Kashmir and nearly 33 percent in SKUAST-Jammu, the government informed. The figures were shared by the Minister Incharge Agriculture Production Department Javed Ahmad Dar in response to a query raised by MLA Chenani (Udhampur) Balwant Singh Mankotia. As per the official data, SKU ...Read More >
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