Director Agriculture Flags off Farmers, Beekeepers Group For Training Programme outside UT

Beekeepers Group

Director Agriculture Jammu Arvinder Singh Reen, on Monday flagged off a five-day outside UT training program on “Advanced Scientific Beekeeping” from the Apiculture Development Scheme, Directorate of Agriculture Krishi Bhawan Jammu. The training, aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of farmers, beekeepers, and entrepreneurs, held from December 9th to 13th, 2024, at Punjab Agricultural

SEC Meeting: Five Local Disasters Added to SDRF List, Rs 12.5 Cr Allocated for Relief and Modernisation

SEC Meeting

Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo chaired the State Executive Committee (SEC) meeting for the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) today, approving the inclusion of five more local disasters into the existing list as per SDRF norms. The meeting was attended by senior officials, including the Principal Secretary of Home and DMRR&R, Principal Secretary of Finance, ADGP

J&K Board of School Education (JKBOSE) to Conduct Annual Exams for classes 10-12 From Feb 15, 2025

J&K Board of School Education

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) is set to conduct the annual regular examinations for grades 10, 11, and 12 across Jammu and Kashmir starting after February 15, 2025.A senior official from JKBOSE confirmed to Rising Kashmir that the examinations will begin on February 15, with adequate gaps between them to ensure

Minister for Youth Services and Sports Satish Sharma Declares the 68th National School Games 2024-25 closed

Satish Sharma declares

Minister for Youth Services and Sports, FCS&CA and Transport, Satish Sharma, today declared the 68th National School Games in four sports disciplines of Judo, Fencing, Wushu and Football closed in a grand valedictory ceremony at General Zorawar Singh Auditorium, University of Jammu. A total of around 4000 athletes and officials drawn from 44 state/UT/organisation teams

Cabinet Sub-Committee on Reservation Rules, Headed by Sakina Itto, to Address Youth Grievances

Sakina Itooa

Minister for Social Welfare Sakina Masood Itto would head a three-member cabinet-sub- committee (CSC) set-up by National Conference-led government to examine grievances of youth regarding reservation rules. According to an order issued by the General Administration Department(GAD), the CSC headed by Sakina Masood Itto comprises of Javed Rana(Minister for Public Health Engineering) and Satish Sharma(

Rohingya Crisis Shoulde an Excuse to Victimize Indian Muslims: JKPCC Chief

Tariq Hameed Karra

Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Chief Tariq Karra has voiced his concerns regarding the identification process involving Rohingya refugees, fearing that it might lead to the victimization of Indian Muslims under the guise of addressing the refugee issue. Karra stated, “Our apprehension is that under the cover of addressing the Rohingya crisis, Indian

Police Seizes Vehicle of Drug Peddlers Asif Ahmad Sheikh and Arif Ahmad Sheikh Acquired From Narcotics Trade in Srinagar

Asif Ahmad Sheikh and Arif Ahmad Sheikh

 Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police in Srinagar have seized vehicle acquired through proceeds of illegal narcotics trade. Srinagar Police has seized vehicle bearing registration no. JK01J 7081 from two drug peddlers namely Asif Ahmad Sheikh and Arif Ahmad Sheikh, both residents of Babapora Barthana. Both the accused

Fire breaks out at MLA hostel in Srinagar

MLA hostel

A fire broke out in the MLA hostel at Srinagar on Tuesday.Visuals showed thick fumes of black smoke emanating from the building. Firefighters reached on the spot to douse the fire upon receiving information.Operations on the same are underway.More details awaited. (ANI) You Might Also Like: Major Reshuffle in Civil Administration, 22 JKAS officers transferred

Police Arrests Drug Peddler Haris Farooq in Srinagar, Contraband Substances Recovered

Haris Farooq

 Srinagar Police on Tuesday arrested a drug peddler Haris Farooq and recovered contraband substance from his possession. A Police party of Police Station Nowhatta during naka checking near Islamia College apprehended an individual under suspicious circumstances. The suspected person has been identified as Haris Farooq son of Farooq Ahmad resident of Hakabazar Badamwari. During search,

Srinagar Records Season’s Coldest night at Minus 5.4⁰C,Sonamarg Minus 9.7 Degree Celsius and Gulmarg Minus 9.0 Degree

weather

The cold wave has tightened its grip across Kashmir with majority of the areas recording the season’s coldest night including Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. Srinagar has recorded the season’s lowest temperature at minus 5.4 degree Celsius, marking the coldest night here while Sonamarg was the coldest place at minus 9.7 degree

Abdul Hameed Sofi Dies at Government Medical College Handwara, Family Alleges Medical Negligence

dead

A 37-year-old man, Abdul Hameed Sofi, a resident of Arampora, Kupwara, tragically passed away at Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara on Tuesday morning while as the family has alleged medical negligence. Sofi, a father of three, was admitted to the hospital earlier in the day, complaining of arm pain and discomfort.Family members, according to the

Swift Action Against Illegal Poaching: Wildlife Department Raids in Srinagar

Wildlife Department

The Wildlife Department of Protection (Wetland Division) has launched a series of raids in Srinagar following viral social media videos allegedly showing individuals involved in illegal poaching activities at Wular Lake. The videos, which depicted individuals carrying firearms, raised concerns about potential wildlife hunting in the region. An official said that acting swiftly, the department

Major Reshuffle in Civil Administration, 22 JKAS officers transferred

22 JKAS officers transferred

The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday ordered transfer of 22 JKAS officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect. As per the govt order issued by General Administration Department, Mehmood Ahmad Shah, JKAS, Director, Handloom and Handicraft, Kashmir, has been transferred and posted as Managing Director, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited. Nisar Ahmad

Cheif Minister Omar Abdullah Vows Support for Local Industries at JCCI Event in Jammu

Local Industries

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reaffirmed his government’s commitment to supporting local industries in overcoming the challenges they are currently facing.Speaking at an event organized by the Jammu Chamber of Commerce & Industry (JCCI) at its office, the Chief Minister was felicitated for assuming office as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.The event was

Power Development Department Proposes Extra Power to Reduce Distress, unscheduled power cuts

Electricity

With the growing demand of electricity after the onset of winters, the Power Development Department (PDD) has requested for more power to reduce the issues of distress and unscheduled power cuts across the Valley. A top official informed that the demand for power has increased significantly from the past two weeks and requires extra electricity

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Launches 3rd Edition of “Kartavya Marg” Magazine at Raj Bhawan

Kartavya Marg

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha released the 3rd edition of “Kartavya Marg”, annual in-house magazine published by Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust, at Raj Bhawan today. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated and extended his best wishes to the editor and everyone associated with the publication. He appreciated the efforts of all the members of Shri

Srinagar Police Seeks Help of General Public to identify the Vehicle Involved in Theft Case

Vehicle Involved in Theft Case

Police seeks help of general public to identify the vehicle (Truck) whose photograph is shared below.Notably, the said truck is involved in Case FiR No 45/2024 U/S 379 IPC of PS Safakadal. If anybody has any information/clue regarding the vehicle may kindly inform PCR Srinagar or Dial 112. You Might Also Like: Tanvir calls for

Police Arrests Drug Peddler Bilal Ahmad Lone in Sopore, Contraband Substance Recovered

Bilal Ahmad Lone

In continuation of its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested a drug peddler in Sopore and recovered contraband substances from his possession. A spokesperson said that police party of Police Post Watergam headed by IC PP Watergam under the supervision of SDPO Rafiabad Shri. Aabid Rashid Mir-JKPS and

J&K Pavilion Shines at Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) 2024 in Amritsar

Punjab International Trade Expo

The Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) set up and sponsored the Jammu & Kashmir Pavilion at the 18th Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX), held in Amritsar from December 5-9, 2024. The pavilion, with its impressive showcase of traditional artistry, authentic products, and emerging entrepreneurial talent, became a focal point of the expo, garnering

Our Fight Is for What Was Snatched on August 5, 2019: PDP’s Sartaj Madni

Sartaj Madni

People’s Democratic Party (PDP) senior leader Sartaj Madni has reiterated that the party’s primary struggle is not merely for the restoration of statehood but for reclaiming the identity and autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir that was “snatched away” on August 5, 2019. Speaking at a press conference, Madni described the abrogation of Article 370 as

Kashmiri Vendor Attacked at Geeta Jayanti Fair, Altaf Bukhari Condemns Incident

altaf

In a distressing incident at the Geeta Jayanti Fair in Kurukshetra, Haryana, a Kashmiri cloth vendor was targeted and attacked by miscreants, sparking outrage. The assault, which highlights the serious issue of communal disharmony and intolerance, has been strongly condemned by Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) president Altaf Bukhari.  Bukhari described the attack as