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• On-line Booking Of Heli Tickets To Start From April 20

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ets-to-start-from-april-20-44686.aspx

  Description: JAMMU, APRIL 3 - Online booking of helicopter tickets for Amarnathji Yatra 2013 shall commence on 20th April 2013 at 10.00 A.M. Amarnathji Shrine Board has made arrangements with  M/s Global Vectra Pvt Ltd and M/s Himalayan Heli Services Pvt Ltd  for  providing heli services on Baltal-Panjtarni-Baltal Sector and M/s Pawan Hans Pvt. Ltd for heli services on Pahalgam-Panjtarni-Pahalgam Sector. Giving further details, Navin K. ... read more »

• India, Pak Border Guards Praise Safe Return 7-yr Girl

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...aise-safe-return-7-yr-girl-44685.aspx

  Description: Bikaner: The family of the seven-year-old girl who had strayed into Pakistan and locals in her village thanked border officials in both India and the neighboring country for the safe return of the child. Pooja, who was handed over to BSF at Neelkanth outpost on Monday night, returned home in new clothes and footwear and with candies which Pakistan Rangers had given her. ... read more »

• Govt Releases Rs 6.50 Cr To Clear Outstanding Wages Of Pdd Workers Saifullah

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...s-of-pdd-workers-saifullah-44684.aspx

  Description: JAMMU, APRIL 03: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Mir Saifullah, on behalf of Minister Incharge PDD Wednesday informed the Legislative Assembly that Government has released an amount of Rs 6.50 crore to clear the outstanding wage s of Daily Wagers/ Casual labourers engaged in PDD. ... read more »

• Wani Takes Stock Of Dev Works In Jammu Peripheries

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...works-in-jammu-peripheries-44683.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, April 03: Minister for Works Abdul Majid Wani on Wednesday visited peripheries of Jammu district to take stock of several development works under execution in these areas. ... read more »

• Jora Inspects Dev Works In Jammu City

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ts-dev-works-in-jammu-city-44682.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, April 03: Minister for Urban Development and Urban Local Bodies Nawang Rigzin Jora on Wednesday conducted a tour of various areas of Jammu city including Janipur Colony, Sarwal, Rajpora and Lower Mangotrato to take stock of present status of various ongoing projects. ... read more »

• Sofi Conducts Social Audit In Gram Sabha

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...social-audit-in-gram-sabha-44681.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, April 03: Director of Social Audit A G Sofi along with 5 resource persons on Wednesday conducted social audit for the works being executed under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act MGNREGA in 2012-13 at Rajachak panchayat in Akhnoor block during a gram panchayat sabha convened in the area. ... read more »

• Vijaypur Deputation Calls On Cm

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...pur-deputation-calls-on-cm-44680.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, April 03: A deputation from Vijaypur led by Legislator Rani Bloeria on Wednesday called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here and presented him a memorandum of their demands. ... read more »

• Usha Vohra Releases Book On Women Empowerment

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-book-on-women-empowerment-44679.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, April 03: First Lady Usha Vohra on Wednesday released a book ‘Women and Development: Self, Society and Empowerment’ at a function held at Jammu University. ... read more »

• Shahdara Sharief Contributes Rs 2 Cr To Bgsbu Peerzada

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-rs-2-cr-to-bgsbu-peerzada-44678.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, April 03: Minister for Haj, Auqaf and Floriculture Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed while replying to a Calling Attention Notice by Shehnaz Ganai informed the House that in Jammu Province, the income is generated only from three Auqaf Committees. These three Committees are Shahdara Sharief, Rajouri, Auqaf Islamia Jammu and Auqaf Islamia Kishtwar. ... read more »

• Govt To Revive Magnetite Extraction In Painthal, Jungalgali Sadhotra

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...inthal-jungalgali-sadhotra-44677.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, April 03: Minister for Planning and Development, Labor and Employment Ajay Sadhotra while replying to a Calling Attention Notice of  Jugal Kishore, on behalf of Industries and Commerce Minister informed the House that Magnetite ores are located at Panthal area in district Reasi Udhampur in the State. ... read more »

• 322 Nrdwp Schemes Operational In Jammu, Samba Sham

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...tional-in-jammu-samba-sham-44676.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, April 03: Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Sham Lal Sharma on Wednesday informed the House that 322 schemes are operational in Jammu and Samba districts under NRDWP. ... read more »

• 30 Traffic Lights Mounted In City Jora

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ights-mounted-in-city-jora-44675.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, April 03: Minister for Urban Development and Urban Local Bodies Nawaang Rigzin Jora on Wednesday informed the House that Jammu city has 30 traffic signal lights and all are working smoothly, adding that Traffic Police Department has also put few lights on blinker mode in order to arrive at a logical decision with regards to shifting of some lights. ... read more »

• Doda To Have 12 New Primary Schools Dy Cm

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-new-primary-schools-dy-cm-44674.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir NewsJammu, April 03: Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand on Wednesday informed the House that establishment of new Primary Schools in 12 habitations of Doda district have been projected in the Works Plan of current financial year and these Schools would be opened subject to the feasibility, ... read more »

• Status Of The Day

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/status-of-the-day-44673.aspx

  Description: I like it the way Indian Foreign Service blame the Foreign Policy Establishment for all the ills of India's Foreign Policy, within days of their retirement Why can't they gently retire to Mayur Vihar or Greater Noida or whatever be their latest residential precinct Here is one new example: http://www.asianage.com/columnists/policy-cowardice-057Amitabh Mattoo ... read more »

• Tweet Of The Day

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/tweet-of-the-day-44672.aspx

  Description: Death of Irony. A state that routinely arrests minors sets up helpline for students outside #Kashmir Mirza Waheed ... read more »

• Female Rets Demand Transfer Policy

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ets-demand-transfer-policy-44671.aspx

  Description: SRINAGAR APR 3 The female Rehbar-e-Taleem Teachers' ReTs Wednesday asked government to frame a transfer policy which will allow them to serve near their marital homes. In a joint press statement issued by the teachers said that due to our postings far away from our marital homes, we are not able to do justice with the upbringing of our wards and perform other familial obligations. ... read more »

• Shopian Remains Paralyzed For The 4th Day

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-paralyzed-for-the-4th-day-44670.aspx

  Description: Muhammad Suhail Shopian, Apr 03:Shopian district continued to remain shut for the fourth successive day on Wednesday.    Violent sporadic clashes amid a complete shut-down continued in Shopian district after the police detained some youth, Saturday evening. ... read more »

• Lawyers Suspend Work At Anantnag Court, Demand Counter Fir

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...g-court-demand-counter-fir-44669.aspx

  Description: Muhammad SuhailAnantnag, Apr 03:The lawyers at the District Court Complex, Anantnag, went on a strike, demanding a counter FIR against the lady, on whose complaint an FIR was lodged against three lawyers, working at the court. ... read more »

• 31,619 Displaced Families Of Partition On Records Govt

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-partition-on-records-govt-44668.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir NewsJammu, Apr 3: A total of 31,619 families displaced in the 1947 partition are registered on its records, the Jammu and Kashmir government Wednesday told the Legislative Council. ... read more »

• Multi-crore Scam Involving Temple Land In Valley Apmcc

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...emple-land-in-valley-apmcc-44667.aspx

  Description: Jammu, Apr 3 PTI An organisation of Kashmiri Pandits Wednesday flayed the Jammu and Kashmir government over its claim that there was no encroachment on temple land in the Valley, alleging a "multi-crore scam in the illegal transfer of temple land to various people." ... read more »

• Popular Application Of Science Must For Economic Spin Off Omar

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...for-economic-spin-off-omar-44666.aspx

  Description: JAMMU, APRIL 03: Taking appraisal of the progress made on identified issues relating to utilization of modern sciences to help economic transformation and job creation in the State at a meeting of Scientific Advisory Committee, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday laid stress on popular application of science to spin off economic change in a positive direction. ... read more »

• Goi S Scheme For Jk School Dropouts A Non-starter

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ool-dropouts-a-non-starter-44665.aspx

  Description: Syed Rizwan Geelani Srinagar, April 03: Saakshar Bharat Mission SBM , a Government of India sponsored scheme has been hit in the State with government facing paucity of funds to be utilized for smooth execution of the scheme in valley. ... read more »

• Lawaypora Youth S Disappearance

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/lawaypora-youths-disappearance-44664.aspx

  Description: Syed Rufaida Srinagar, April 03: The High Court Wednesday directed Station House Officer Kothibagh to produce all the records and case dairies and report of investigation about the enforced disappearance of Lawaypora Srinagar youth Showket Ahmad Pal. ... read more »

• Let Posters Surface In South Kashmir Village

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...e-in-south-kashmir-village-44663.aspx

  Description: Muhammad Suhail Pulwama, April 03: Posters advising people to shun all affiliations with troops surfaced in Arihal area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Wednesday. ... read more »

• Geelani Condemns Akbar S Detention

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-condemns-akbars-detention-44662.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, April 03: Hurriyat Conference G Chairman Syed Ali Geelani Wednesday condemned the detention of Hurriyat Conference G spokesman Ayaz Akbar. ... read more »

• Release Shopian Youth, Others Mehbooba

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...pian-youth-others-mehbooba-44661.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, April 03: Reiterating its call to release all the youth involved in flimsy cases opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP Wednesday said the government was targeting Shopian for its refusal to succumb to its strong arm methods. ... read more »

• Tarigami Demands Shabir S Release

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...mi-demands-shabirs-release-44660.aspx

  Description: Syed Amjad Shah Jammu, April 03: Stressing on the need for adopting policy of reconciliation, CPI M MLA M Y Tarigami Wednesday demanded release of ailing Hurriyat M leader Shabir Shah. ... read more »

• Goi Not State Govt Formulated Policy Kitchloo

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...formulated-policy-kitchloo-44659.aspx

  Description: Arun Singh Jammu, April 03: Amid uproarious and noisy scenes, legislators of Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party JKNPP , breakaway faction of Bharatiya Janata Party BJP and Jammu State Morcha JSM staged a walkout over rehabilitation policy on Wednesday. ... read more »

• Corruption And Politics

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/corruption-and-politics-44658.aspx

  Description: Dear Editor, This is regarding the row in Assembly over misuse of power in PHE department. People of Jammu and Kashmir have got used to the bungling and corruption that continues in the state. Taj Mohi-ud-Din was earlier also indicted in land grab scam and now his own party member has levelled the allegations. ... read more »

• Mgnrega Interviews

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/mgnrega-interviews-44657.aspx

  Description: Dear Editor, Many candidates applied for the posts of GRS to fill the vacancies as staff for MGNREGA in District Baramulla last year. In all the districts of the state interviews have been conducted and infact some districts have even published the final list of candidates. ... read more »

• Let The People Decide

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/let-the-people-decide-44656.aspx

  Description: Dear Editor, The article Let the People Decide by Shujaat Bukhari, published on April 3, is a masterly analysis on misfortunes of Kashmiris and the politics of delaying tactics played almost by all stakeholders so far. Power to decide could really be a working formula to resolve the long pending political dispute of Kashmir. However, there are many questions like who can lead and unite the divided sections and bell the cat that need answers. ... read more »

• Right To Education

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/right-to-education-44655.aspx

  Description: Peerzada Mansoor As the saying goes: "Man of copper can be moulded into man of silver and man of silver can be moulded into man of gold.” It can be true with education only. The right to education is a fundamental right of humans. Every individual, irrespective of caste, race, gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion or political preference, age or disability, is entitled to free elementary education. ... read more »

• Pakistan Elections 2013

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/pakistan-elections-2013-44654.aspx

  Description: D. Suba Chandran 11 May 2013: another decisive date in the arduous democratic journey of Pakistan, especially after completing the government without any major interference, despite the judicial coup. More than the success of the previous regime in completing its term, despite the forced change in the Prime Minister, free and fair elections in May 2013 will ensure that the democratic process is on track. ... read more »

• Public Health

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/public-health-44653.aspx

  Description: Concerns of public health in the State are once again in the spotlight with growing variance as reports reveal cataclysmic findings. With over 50,000 cancer patients registered in three premier medical institutions in the state, fact has poured some cold water on the claims that health index is improving in J&K. The revelation apparently has baffled the subject of the state for whom the number and the dreadful disease cancer do ring a bell but fail to evoke a stern response. ... read more »

• Dal Lake

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/dal-lake-44652.aspx

  Description: ... read more »

• Pak Voters May Be Given ´none Of The Above´ Ballot Choice

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...e-aboveacute-ballot-choice-44651.aspx

  Description: Rezaul H Laskar Islamabad, April 3: For the first time, Pakistani voters may get the choice of not voting for any of the candidates in the fray for the May 11 general election, with the Election Commission today deciding to ... read more »

• Women S Bill To Be Introduced Soon Govt

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...to-be-introduced-soon-govt-44650.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, April 3: Minister of State MoS for Power Vikar Rasool Wednesday said a draft Bill titled “Jammu and Kashmir Criminal Laws Amendment Bill, 2013” was prepared by the Committee ... read more »

• Road To Kashmir Through Sir Creek, Siachen Hina

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ugh-sir-creek-siachen-hina-44649.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir Desk Srinagar, April 03: Former foreign minister of Pakistan, Hina Rabbani Khar has stressed on the need to resolve the ‘core issue’ of Kashmir for India and Pakistan to coexist peacefully. ... read more »

• Ramesh Concerned Over Decreasing Sex Ratio In Jk

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...decreasing-sex-ratio-in-jk-44648.aspx

  Description: Syed Amjad Shah Jammu, April 3: Union Minister for Rural Development Jairam Ramesh Wednesday expressed serious concern over the decreasing  sex ration in Jammu and Kashmir. ... read more »

• Transmission Losses, Power Thefts Highest In Jk

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...power-thefts-highest-in-jk-44647.aspx

  Description: Jammu, April 3: The power-starved Jammu and Kashmir suffers the highest electricity transmission and distribution T&D losses and thefts in the country, said a report of the Committee on Public ... read more »

• Govt Probing Backdoor Appointments In Pdd Law Minister

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...tments-in-pdd-law-minister-44646.aspx

  Description: Syed Amjad Shah Jammu, April 3: The Government Wednesday said it has started verification process of the casual labourers to ascertain how many of them have been appointed through backdoor in Power ... read more »

• Taj S Grudge Soz Should Have Intervened

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...soz-should-have-intervened-44645.aspx

  Description: Nasrun Mir Srinagar, April 03: Minister for Medical Education, Taj Mohi-ud-Din Wednesday expressed grudge over the silence of state Congress chief, Saif-u-din Soz after fellow party leader and PHE Minister, Sham Lal ... read more »

• Backdoor Appointments Row Taj Pleads Innocence With Folded Hands

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...nnocence-with-folded-hands-44644.aspx

  Description: Syed Amjad Shah Jammu, April 3: The issue of backdoor appointments in various departments dominated the proceedings in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Wednesday with the opposition legislators demanding a thorough probe. ... read more »

• Demolition Of Masjid In Civil Sectt Rocks La

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...id-in-civil-sectt-rocks-la-44643.aspx

  Description: Syed Amjad Shah Jammu, April 3: Cutting across party lines, the ruling and opposition legislators Wednesday protested against demolition of a Masjid inside Civil Secretariat, here and demanded its re-construction. ... read more »

• Govt To Check Harassment Of Students Outside Jk Kichloo

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...tudents-outside-jk-kichloo-44642.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, April 3: With a view to checking harassment of students of Jammu and Kashmir in other states, the government Wednesday designated Principal Resident Commissioner PRC , J&K, New Delhi as Liasion Officer. ... read more »

• Every Kashmiri Is Not A Militant Omar

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...iri-is-not-a-militant-omar-44641.aspx

  Description: Syed Amjad Shah Jammu, April 3: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Wednesday said every Kashmiri is not a militant and asked States not to see Kashmiris through prism of terrorism. ... read more »

• Dead Body Of Pune Student Brought To His Native Village

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ught-to-his-native-village-44640.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, April 3 : The dead body of a 22-year-old student, who had died in Pune on Tuesday, was Wednesday flown to Srinagar, from where it was taken to his native village of Doodipora in Kupwara district of north Kashmir. Kabir Rasheed Bhat s/o Abdur Rasheed was perusing BBA course at Symbiosis Art and Commerce College Pune. ... read more »

• Army Organizes Skill Dev Prog

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/army-organizes-skill-dev-prog-44639.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, April 03: Army organized a skill development programme for rehabilitating the surrendered militants at Hajin in Bandipora district. In a press statement issued here, the training was organized by 13 Rashtriya Rifles KUMAON . The camp will be for duration of ten days, where the trainees will be trained in fields of mobile repairing and electronics, read the statement. ... read more »

• Nf Concerned Over Re-arresting Spree

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ed-over-re-arresting-spree-44638.aspx

  Description: Sringar, April 03: Expressing concern on the policy of re-arresting of separatist leaders, activists and common youth National Front NF Wednesday said that such acts are aimed to suppress the struggle movement. ... read more »

• Ensure Satisfactory Privileges To Mps, Legislators Govt

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...es-to-mps-legislators-govt-44637.aspx

  Description: Syed Rizwan Geelani Srinagar April 03:Government has issued a diktat to top brass of civil administration for ensuring the privileges and amenities of the Member Parliaments MPs and State Legislatures up to their satisfaction. ... read more »

• Large Quantity Of Poor Quality Fertilizers Seized

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...quality-fertilizers-seized-44636.aspx

  Description: SRINAGAR, APRIL 03:In its drive to check the menace of distribution of spurious pesticides, fertilizers, seeds, Law Enforcement Inspector Shopian has seized 300 kgs of Stopper and 30 kgs of Myclobil from Madina Enterprises Shopian, 100 kgs of Master Zyme-T from M/s Ghulam Nabi Ganie Shopian. ... read more »

• 767 Candidates Trained Under Self Employment In Bandipora

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...lf-employment-in-bandipora-44635.aspx

  Description: BANDIPORA, APRIL 03:As many as 767 candidates have been imparted training of various facilities like floriculture, bee-keeping, dress designing, crewel work, mobile repairing, food preservation etc. at Rural Self Employment Training Institute RSETI , Bandipora since its inception in July 2011. ... read more »

• Kissan Union Demand Separate Agriculture Budget

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...eparate-agriculture-budget-44634.aspx

  Description: JAMMU, APRIL 3:A large delegation of the All Jammu and Kashmir Kissan Union called on N N Vohra, Governor, at Raj Bhavan here today and presented to him a Memorandum of their demands. ... read more »

• 35 Kg Ration Being Given Per Month Ramzan

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ing-given-per-month-ramzan-44633.aspx

  Description: Minister for CA&PD and Transport, Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan Thursday informed the House that the ration is being provided at the scale of 35 kg per ration card per month and sugar at the scale of 700 grams per member per month to the ration card holders. ... read more »

• Mir Promotes J&k Tourism In Gujarat

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...otes-jk-tourism-in-gujarat-44632.aspx

  Description: AHMADABAD, APRIL 03-To promote newly developed destinations in Kashmir, the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department has started campaign at Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Valley’s tour and travel fraternity have also participated in the promotional campaign. ... read more »

• Ppp Govt Improved, Expanded Space For Intensive Indo-pak Dialogue

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ntensive-indo-pak-dialogue-44631.aspx

  Description: Former Foreign Minister Pakistan, Hina Rabbani Khar, speaks to noted Jurist and Political Commentator, AG Noorani on a gamut of issues covering relations between India and Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir issue, Afghan Policy and solving outstanding problem. ... read more »

• Prof Shah, Dr Azra Appointed Members Jksbb

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ra-appointed-members-jksbb-44630.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, Apr 03: In a significant development two senior academicians from the University of Kashmir have been appointed as expert members for the Jammu and Kashmir State Biodiversity Board which was established vide Notification SRO-57 of 2013. ... read more »

• Noorbagh Hospital Nearing Completion Shabir

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-nearing-completion-shabir-44629.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, Apr 03: Minister of State for Health, Mr. Shabir Ahmad Khan  today informed the House that construction work of Emergency block, OPD block and Administrative block of 30 bedded Noorbagh hospital, Srinagar stands completed at a cost of Rs 5.83 crore adding that truss has been laid and finishing work of the hospital complex is at final stage and the hospital building in all respects is likely to be completed during this financial year. ... read more »

• Skims Bemina Hostels Unlocked After 8 Years

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...els-unlocked-after-8-years-44628.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, Apr 03: After eight years of dispute with the construction agencies of the hostel blocks in Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences SKIMS Bemina, the hostels have been unlocked. The hostels were unlocked after the dispute was resolved by Director SKIMS, Dr Showkat Ali Zargar. Expressing gratitude to Director SKIMS, the contractors praised the landmark decision in resolving the long pending dispute which had hampered the functioning of the institute. ... read more »

• Rain Water Inundates City Centre

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ater-inundates-city-centre-44627.aspx

  Description: Syed Rizwan Geelani Srinagar, Apr 03: Inefficient drainage system in the heart of summer capital is proving to be a reason of annoyance for commuters including tourists and shopkeepers. Following the rainfall on Tuesday, the roads and drains in Lal Chowk were inundated while many old city localities were also swamped with drain water pouring in from leakages in the system. ... read more »

• Rawalpora Craves For Drainage, Road Connectivity

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...drainage-road-connectivity-44626.aspx

  Description: Towseef Ahmad Srinagar, Apr 03: Residents of Rawalpora have alleged that the government has turned a blind-eye towards providing amenities like drainage system and road connectivity to their locality. They said even a mild drizzle inundates the area causing grave inconvenience to people.“We are facing a tough time. Whenever there is a slight rainfall it inundates the whole locality. The main roads in the area are presenting drainage like look with knee-high water level,” said a resid... read more »

• Hc Directs Admin To Check Land Conversion

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...n-to-check-land-conversion-44576.aspx

  Description: Syed Rufaida Srinagar, April 02:  The Jammu and Kashmir High Court Tuesday directed all deputy commissioners to explore possibility of chalking out some plans to accommodate the increasing population in their respective districts on modern lines. ... read more »

• Iwt Losses To Be Quantified

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/iwt-losses-to-be-quantified-44575.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News JAMMU, April 2: The state cabinet, which met here Tuesday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, accorded sanction to engagement of M/S Halcrow Consulting India Pvt. Ltd. as consultant by Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation to quantify losses suffered by Indus Water Treaty. ... read more »

• 2 Youth Booked Under Psa In Shopian

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ooked-under-psa-in-shopian-44574.aspx

  Description: Muhammad Suhail Shopian, April 2: The South Kashmir s Shopian district observed complete shutdown for third successive day Tuesday to protest invoking of Public Safety Act PSA against two detained youth. Sources said two youth Zubair Ahmad Turray son of Bashir Ahmad Turay of Bonna Bazar, Shopian and Shakir Ahmad Mir of Zainapora area, who were detained by police on Saturday evening, have been booked under PSA. ... read more »

• Prosecution Of Tainted Officers Hc Asks Goi To Expedite Sanction

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...s-goi-to-expedite-sanction-44573.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, Apr 2: In the much publicized Public Interest Litigation PIL seeking sanction for prosecution of senior IAS/IFS/KAS officers against whom the State Vigilance Organization SVO has sought sanction from the government and Government of India, Division Bench of High Court directed Assistant Solicitor General of India ASGI K K Pangotra to expedite the sanction in respect of serving officers. ... read more »

• Jairam Admits Mis-utilisation, Diversion Of Mgnrega Funds In Jk

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ion-of-mgnrega-funds-in-jk-44572.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jaganu Udhampur , April 2: Union Minister for Rural Development Jairam Ramesh Tuesday admitted mis-utilisation and diversion of MGNREGA funds in Jammu and Kashmir and said Government of India GoI has asked the State government to take action against erring officials. ... read more »

• Delhi Police Forcing My Brother To Change Statement Inayat

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...to-change-statement-inayat-44571.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, April 2: The brother of Syed Liyaqat Shah, Inayat Shah Tuesday alleged that his brother is being continuously tortured and pressurized by Delhi police to change his statement. ... read more »

• Nia Allowed To Quiz Liyaqat In Tihar

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...d-to-quiz-liyaqat-in-tihar-44570.aspx

  Description: PTI New Delhi, Apr 2: The National Investigation Agency NIA was Tuesday allowed by a Delhi court to interrogate Kashmiri resident Syed Liyaqat Shah, who is presently lodged in Tihar Jail under judicial custody, in the prison itself till April 30. ... read more »

• Liyaqat Will Be Released If He Came To Surrender Home Secy

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ame-to-surrender-home-secy-44569.aspx

  Description: PTI New Delhi, Apr 2: Union Home Secretary R K Singh Tuesday said the Kashmiri resident Syed Liyaqat Shah, who was arrested by the Delhi Police, will be released if he is found to have come from Pakistan administered Kashmir PaK with the genuine intention to surrender. ... read more »

• Don T Mix Party Affairs With Govt Matters Sharma To Taj

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...govt-matters-sharma-to-taj-44568.aspx

  Description: Syed Amjad Shah Jammu, April 2: Reacting to the criticism by his senior party colleague and Medical Education Minister Taj Mohi-ud-Din, PHE Minister, Sham Lal Sharma Tuesday suggested Taj not to mix party affairs with the government matters. ... read more »

• Phe Row Triggers Cong Infighting

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...w-triggers-cong-infighting-44567.aspx

  Description: Syed Amjad Shah Jammu, April 2: Stating that senior Congress leader and PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Sham Lal Sharma has been settling personal scores, Medical Education, Sports and Youth Services Minister Taj Mohi-ud-Din Tuesday said Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee JKPCC has become the victim of infighting and factionalism. ... read more »

• Storm In Assembly Over Illegal Appointments In Phe Dept

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...l-appointments-in-phe-dept-44566.aspx

  Description: Syed Amjad Shah Jammu, April 2: The Legislative Assembly witnessed commotion as the opposition parties along with the ruling National Conference cornered the concerned Minister over illegal engagement of daily wagers and casual labourers in the Public Health Engineering Department. ... read more »

• Rainfall

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/rainfall-44565.aspx

  Description: ... read more »

• Kashmir Athletes Meet Held

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/kashmir-athletes-meet-held-44564.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, April 2  :To chalk out the calendar of activities for this year, a meeting of athletes and physical educationists was held Tuesday here. ... read more »

• Astro Turf Will Be Laid At Trc Dc

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...urf-will-be-laid-at-trc-dc-44563.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News: In the wake of protests by the locals against laying Astro Turf at Polo Ground East TRC , District Development Commissioner Srinagar Farooq Ahmad Shah said that turf would be laid for the development of the sportspersons. ... read more »

• Rentals Not Being Paid

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/rentals-not-being-paid-44562.aspx

  Description: The Editor, Government of India has released more than Rs 3583 crores for expenditures incurred by security agencies in J&K state. Though the expenses were to defray the bills on account of rentals of the accommodation occupied by security forces, but in most cases nothing has been paid. Despite the fact that High ... read more »

• Amnesty India

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/amnesty-india-44561.aspx

  Description: Dear Editor, This is in response to the news report Separatists cast doubt on Amnesty India , published on April 2. Separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani should first say about their own achievements so far and then cast doubts on the Amnesty International India .  ... read more »

• Mian S Darbar

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/mians-darbar-44560.aspx

  Description: Dear Editor, This refers to the article Darbar of the Mians, by Zafar Choudhary, published on April 1. It's a moment of immense pleasure to show gratitude and congratulate RK's resident editor Zafar Choudhary on a special write up over the history and achievements of this Darbar in the socio-religious affairs of the people of J&K. ... read more »

• Admonish Begging

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/admonish-begging-44559.aspx

  Description: Peezada Aarif Few days ago a small kid with ragged face boarded bus and begging for pennies was telling a tragic tale. I realized that the kid is not a single case as many can be found while travelling in buses, outside mosques, on the roadsides, in hospitals, schools and colleges.  ... read more »

• Let The People Decide

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/let-the-people-decide-44558.aspx

  Description: Shujaat Bukhari Problem of Jammu and Kashmir is so intricate, that even 48 small or broad ” given by different entities since 1947 have failed to resolve it. Three full fledged and one ” war further distanced India and Pakistan. Hundreds of books and research papers have failed to have an impact on the might of these two neighbours to think about resolving the problem that has consumed tens of thousands of lives in last over six decades. ... read more »

• Resurrect Anchar Lake

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/resurrect-anchar-lake-44557.aspx

  Description: Before the construction of SKIMS, Anchar near Soura was a pristine lake body. But now after two decades, it’s nothing more than a cesspool. When the idea of having a multi speciality hospital by the banks of then beautiful and sprawling lake germinated, the plan elaborated as building an infrastructure that would not just cater to locals but be a health resort  beckoning tourists  seeking recuperation and relief. ... read more »

• Police Bill 2013 Feedback Deadline Extended To April 30

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...dline-extended-to-april-30-44556.aspx

  Description: Shujaat Bukhari Srinagar, April 2: The government has extended the last date for giving feedback on the controversial Draft Police Bill until April 30 and also constituted a 5-member committee which will have wider discussion with the civil society to address their concerns before it is passed in the state legislature. ... read more »

• Status Of The Day

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/status-of-the-day-44555.aspx

  Description: Just visited SKIMS, the premier hospital in Kashmir. Quite a sight We have a lot of work ahead of us to improve healthcare in J&K.Salman Anees Soz ... read more »

• Tweet Of The Day

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/tweet-of-the-day-44554.aspx

  Description: But I don't care how many wickets our boy takes or how many runs he scores I wouldn't be caught dead doing that dhampak dhampak thing #IPLOmar Abdullah ... read more »

• Kashmir Incomplete Without Kps Mir

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...incomplete-without-kps-mir-44553.aspx

  Description: JAMMU, APRIL 02:“Kashmiri Pandits are an integral part of Kashmir and every effort will be made to ensure their return to Valley with dignity and honour. ... read more »

• Govt Adhers To Reservation Rules In Recruitment, Promotion Quota Sakina

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ent-promotion-quota-sakina-44552.aspx

  Description: JAMMU, APRIL 02: Minister for Social Welfare, Sakina Itoo replying to a Calling Attention Notice of  B R Kundal, informed the House that all the Government Departments are strictly adhering to the reservation rules both in direct recruitment and promotion to any category including SC category, adding that the Reservation roster is being followed in letter and Spirit. ... read more »

• Blanket Ban On Engagement Of Daily Rated Workers After 1994 Rather

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-workers-after-1994-rather-44551.aspx

  Description: JAMMU, APRIL 02: Minister for Finance, Abdul Rahim Rather Tuesday said that Government has issued instructions to the officers to discontinue forthwith the engagements made in violation of the Special Provisions Act and SRO-64 and the officers responsible will be identified and Charge-sheeted while the engagements made in accordance with Government order No 239-F of 2005 will be revisited by the concerned departments. ... read more »

• Private Member S Resolution

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/private-members-resolution-44550.aspx

  Description: JAMMU, APRIL 02: To fill the shortfall of skilled human resource in the State, the Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Hassan Mir Tuesday informed the House that Hydro Training Institute HTI is being set up jointly by JKSPDC and NHPC in Kangan to train the youth of the State. Minister was replying to a Private Members Resolution by Mohammad Sharief Niaz in the House Tuesday. ... read more »

• House Adjourned Due To Lack Of Quorum

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...rned-due-to-lack-of-quorum-44549.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, April 2: Facing lack of strength to run the house, the Speaker Mubarak Gul on Tuesday adjourned the Legislative Assembly after the strength of MLAs was less than the required number. With only 21 members present against the required strength of 23, the speaker adjourned the house at 12.30 PM. ... read more »

• Jammu Mlas Stage Walk Out From Assembly

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...age-walk-out-from-assembly-44548.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, April 2: Legislators of Jammu based political parties including rebel group of Bhartiya Janata Party BJP ,  Panthers Party and Jammu State Morcha JSM on Tuesday staged walkout of the State Legislative Assembly over delimitation issue. ... read more »

• Mechanism In Place For Proper Implementation Of Schemes Sagar

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...mentation-of-schemes-sagar-44547.aspx

  Description: JAMMU, APRIL 02: Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Ali Mohammad Sagar has said that the Government has effectively put in place a mechanism to ensure proper implementation of various rural development schemes, which have been instrumental in changing the socio-economic profile of rural and far-flung areas. ... read more »

• Dp Special Cell Misuses Power, Abolish It Mushawarat

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ower-abolish-it-mushawarat-44546.aspx

  Description: New Delhi, April02: India Muslim Majlis-e Mushawarat AIMMM the umbrella body of Indian Muslim organisations and eminent personalities Tuesday claimed the arrest of former Kashmiri militant Liyaqat Ali Shah is nothing but misuse of powers by special agencies. ... read more »

• Nc, Cong Govt Directionless Mufti

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...g-govt-directionless-mufti-44545.aspx

  Description: ... read more »

• Nc Gave People Right To Transparency, Accountability Tanvir

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ency-accountability-tanvir-44544.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, Jammu April 2: The Chief Minister’s Political Secretary Tanvir Sadiq Tuesday said that state coalition government under the leadership of Omar Abdullah is committed to the welfare of the people of the state with special focus on those living in far flung and remote areas. ... read more »

• Complete Construction Of Handwara High School Locals To Govt

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...high-school-locals-to-govt-44543.aspx

  Description: Sheik Ashiq Hussain, Handwara, 02: At least 253 students of Government High School Wadipora in Handwara Tehsil of Kupwara district are facing severe accommodation problems for past many years. ... read more »

• Govt Releases Winter Sectt Schedule

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ases-winter-sectt-schedule-44542.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar April 02:Government on Tuesday released the schedule for the establishment of the winter Secretariat in Srinagar. After the Approval from the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, the Ministers have been requested to attend the winter secretariat for public convenience. ... read more »

• Public Admin Catches Fancy Of Valley Youth

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ches-fancy-of-valley-youth-44541.aspx

  Description: Sheikh Saleem Srinagar, April 02: As Valley youth are getting attracted to civil services, hundreds of aspirants are opting for Public Administration as the main subject in the exams. However, until now government has failed to introduce it as a full-fledged subject in the education curriculum. ... read more »

• Govt Re-engages Rajesh Gupta

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/govt-re-engages-rajesh-gupta-44540.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, April 02: The government Tuesday ordered the re-engagement of Rajesh Gupta, Incharge Executive Engineer following orders of the Supreme Court. ... read more »

• Jklf Holds Torch-light Protest

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/jklf-holds-torch-light-protest-44539.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, April 02: Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front JKLF Tuesday held a torch-light protest at Maisuma to protest the arrest of the people in the Valley and detention of separatist leaders. ... read more »

• File Objection By April 5 Hc Tells Govt

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...n-by-april-5-hc-tells-govt-44538.aspx

  Description: Syed Rufaida Srinagar, April 02: The High Court Tuesday directed the State government to file objection before April 5 to the writ petition seeking quashing of detention order passed by Executive Magistrate South Srinagar against Democratic Freedom Party DFP Chairman Shabir Ahmed Shah. ... read more »

• Ssb Notifies Applicants Of 2010, Holds Exam Of 2011 Candidates

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ds-exam-of-2011-candidates-44537.aspx

  Description: Towseef Ahmad Srinagar, April 02: The aspirants appearing for type test for the post of Junior Assistant falling under Notification No 09 of 2010 were shocked when they reached the examination center and were told that the test was for those who had applied under Notification No 01 0f 2011. ... read more »

• Kupwara Has 2 Ceos In Office

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/kupwara-has-2-ceos-in-office-44536.aspx

  Description: Syed Rizwan Geelani Srinagar, April 02: Although north Kashmir’s Kupwara district has two Chief Educational Officers CEOs in Education department, the official work is getting disturbed as the staff is being tossed from table to table. ... read more »

• Jk Has 50,000 Cancer Patients Govt

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...50000-cancer-patients-govt-44535.aspx

  Description: PTI Jammu, April 02: The number of people suffering from cancer has increased in Jammu and Kashmir, with over 50,000 patients diagnosed with various forms of the ailment being treated at three different hospitals of the state. ... read more »

• Cabinet Nod Awaits Engaging 170 Specialist Doctors

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ing-170-specialist-doctors-44534.aspx

  Description: Arun Singh Jammu, April 02: Minister for Medical Education Taj Mohiuddin Tuesday said the State cabinet’s approval was awaited for engaging specialist doctors against 170 vacant posts in both super specialty hospitals of Jammu and Srinagar. ... read more »

• Amnesty Asks India To Replace Police Bill

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...dia-to-replace-police-bill-44533.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News New Delhi, April 02:  Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir must substantially amend or replace the Draft Jammu and Kashmir Police Bill, 2013, Amnesty International said Tuesday. ... read more »

• Sahai Takes Over As Addl Dgp Armed

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...kes-over-as-addl-dgp-armed-44532.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, April 2:  S M Sahai on Tuesday assumed the charge of Additional Director General Addl DGP of J and K Armed Police. On his arrival at APHQ, officers and personnel of J and K Armed Police gave a rousing reception to Sahai. The Additional DGP was also presented a Guard of Honor by a contingent of J and K Armed Police. ... read more »

• Guv Presents Rajya Puraskar To Scouts, Guides

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-puraskar-to-scouts-guides-44531.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, April 2: The Governor of Jammu and Kashmir N N Vohra on Tuesday stressed on the need for enlarging the resource base for giving a boost to the activities of Scout and Guides movement in the State to bring a larger number of youth under its ambit. ... read more »

• Ajhla Presents Memorandum To Vohra

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...esents-memorandum-to-vohra-44530.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu; April 2: A delegation of the All Jammu Hotels and Lodges Association AJHLA called on the Governor N N Vohra at Raj Bhavan on Tuesday and presented him with a memorandum of their demands. ... read more »

• Rs 24 Lakh Utilized On Anji Nallah Bridge Kichloo

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...anji-nallah-bridge-kichloo-44529.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu; April 2: Minister of State for Industries, Commerce and Roads and Buildings  Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo while replying to a question of  Jugal Kishore on Tuesday informed the House that the bridge over Anji Nallah in village Sukhal Ghati of district Reasi was approved under District Sector at an estimated cost of Rs 67.20 lakh against which Rs 24 lakh stand utilized ending March, 2012 and Rs 1 lakh has been released in the  last fiscal year. ... read more »

• Rs 56 Cr Released For Water Schemes In Poonch Gurezi

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...r-schemes-in-poonch-gurezi-44528.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu; April 2: Minister of State for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Nazir Ahmad Gurezi while replying to a question by Javid Ahmad Rana informed the House on Tuesday that two flagship programs namely National Rural Drinking Water Program NRDWP and Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Program AIBP are being implemented under PHE and I&FC sector in the State. ... read more »

• Kathua Tehsil Has Maximum Cultivated Land Mir

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...aximum-cultivated-land-mir-44527.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu; April 2: Minister for Agriculture Ghulam Hassan Mir on Tuesday informed the House that in Kathua district, there are three Sub-Divisional Offices, which are located in Billawar, Basohli and Dayala Chak. At present, the Sub-Divisional Office Dayala Chak caters to Kathua tehsil and there is no separate Sub-Divisional Office at Kathua. ... read more »

• Uninterrupted Water Supply In Poonch Soon Sham

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...supply-in-poonch-soon-sham-44526.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu; April 2: Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Sham Lal Sharma on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that Government has taken steps to mitigate the water supply problem in Poonch constituency after the breakdown of power supply on January 17 and 18, 2013. ... read more »

• All Religions Preach Love, Affection, Selfless Service Rana

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...tion-selfless-service-rana-44525.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir NewsJammu, April 2:  Provincial President of National Conference Devender Singh Rana on Tuesday called upon the people of the State to rise above the caste considerations and work for the people irrespective of their caste, creed or color and particularly for those who are poor, downtrodden and backward. ... read more »

• Chaos Rules The Roost

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/chaos-rules-the-roost-44524.aspx

  Description: Mohammad Yousuf This refers to the story ‘Budgam, Lost in Transition’ by Mir Liyaqat Ali published in Rising Kashmir’s Supplement Focus. Time and again, Rising Kashmir as well as the author has highlighted the neglected areas of the town well. It has been the bad luck of the residents of Budgam town that the ‘District Headquarters’ was given to the area located at the stone’s throw from Srinagar. It was in fact a bad political decision to please some entities ... read more »

• Daisies To Narcissus

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/daisies-to-narcissus-44523.aspx

  Description: Shoeb Hamid The bright yellow petal would have mistaken it for April showers descending from cloud nimbus as blessed drops, but the taste of tear confided all – as a head in shame and eyes glistened confessed about the betrayal. On his knees and eyes straying for signs of lost comrade, he was plunged inside as he recalled the run with his comrade in pastures and picking best of daisies. ... read more »

• Our Heritage Is Our Architecture

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ritage-is-our-architecture-44522.aspx

  Description: Peeji Parimoo Nearly 6000 years back a civilization flourished in a geographical territory comprising of several of today’s nations like Syria, Jordan, Lebanon the Levant lands besides Iraq and north western parts of Iran. The civilization that flourished in this vast stretch of land; the Mesopotamian civilization generally presumed dead surprisingly persists and its heritage preserved even today by the Levant and the Kurds. ... read more »

• Work In Unison For Bringing Efficiency In Agri Universities Mir

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...y-in-agri-universities-mir-44521.aspx

  Description: JAMMU, APRIL 02:Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Hassan Mir Wednesday asked the officers of SKUAST Kashmir and Jammu to work in unison for further adding to efficiency in the functioning of highest seats of learning and research and also to upgrade the quality of produce of farmers for ensuring overall prosperity of the State. ... read more »

• Rs 200 Cr Released For 20 Development Authorities In 10 Yrs

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ment-authorities-in-10-yrs-44520.aspx

  Description: ARUN SINGH Jammu, Apr 2: Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department has released over Rs 200 crores for 20 development authorities for creation of tourism related infrastructure in the state with maximum state plan share of Rs 156 Cr in last three years. ... read more »

• Law Enforcement Inspects Godowns Of Pesticide Dealers

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...downs-of-pesticide-dealers-44519.aspx

  Description: SRINAGAR, APRIL 02:A team of Law Enforcement Department of Agriculture Production under the supervision of the Director Law Enforcement, M S Katoo inspected various pesticides and fertilizer dealers of district Baramulla and during their inspection found various dealers running their business in contravention of Insecticide Act 1968 and Insecticides Rule 1983. ... read more »

• Hoteliers Club Opposes Pdd S Proposal Of Power Hike

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...dds-proposal-of-power-hike-44518.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, March 31:Jammu and Kashmir Hoteliers Club has strongly resented proposal of the Power Development Department recommending hike in the electricity tariff. The PDD has filed a petition with the State Electricity Regulatory Commission SERC seeking increase in power tariff for the FY 2013-14 ... read more »

• J&k Bank Rseti Kupwara, Rajouri Conduct Training Programs

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-conduct-training-programs-44517.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, Apr 2: J&K Bank RSETI Kupwara commenced a skill development programme in ’, wherein 40 female candidates identified by the Institute during the entrepreneurship awareness camps conducted at Surgund, Potshai, Khumriyal and Hayyan villages of the district participated. The programme is tailored for drop-out female candidates from schools who are not engaged in any other commercial activity. ... read more »

• Jk To Have 90000 Shgs In Next 5 Yrs Ramesh

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-shgs-in-next-5-yrs-ramesh-44516.aspx

  Description: UDHAMPUR, APRIL 02:To reduce poverty by enabling the poor households to access gainful self-employment and skilled wage employment opportunities, the government has planned to formulate 90000 Women Self Help Groups in Jammu and Kashmir during next five years under National Rural Livelihood Mission NRLM under the local name UMEED. ... read more »

• Lpg Home Delivery In The State By June Ramzan

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...n-the-state-by-june-ramzan-44515.aspx

  Description: Minister for CA&PD and Transport, Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan Tuesday informed the House that all major towns of the State would be provided LPG cylinder home delivery facility from June this year. He said that the facility would be extended to rural areas also after July this year. ... read more »

• Mufeed Is Director Business School Ku

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...irector-business-school-ku-44514.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, April 02: Prof S Mufeed a noted researcher, academician has taken over as Director of Business School University of Kashmir. Mufeed Ahmad has been teaching in the University for more than two decades, who did his FDPM in IIM Ahmadabad with distinction. ... read more »

• Ku Contemplates Action Against A Reporter

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-action-against-a-reporter-44513.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, Apr 02: University of Kashmir is contemplating legal action against a reporter of a local daily for what the authorities call "motivated and malicious" propaganda against the University. Source said University authorities have taken strong exception to two reports published in a local daily about the just concluded entrance examinations. ... read more »

• 4-day State-level Training Prog Concludes

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...el-training-prog-concludes-44512.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, Apr 02: J&K Voluntary Health Association organised a state-level soft skill training program of trainers for health staff under Axshya Project for TB Care and Control in Srinagar, Baramulla, Pulwama and Budgam. ... read more »

• Plantation Drive Organized At Srinagar Airport

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...anized-at-srinagar-airport-44511.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, Apr 02: On the Raising Day of Airports Authority of India AAI a plantation drive was conducted at Srinagar International Airport. ... read more »

• We Are Confused How To Run Upgraded Ld Hospital Taj

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...n-upgraded-ld-hospital-taj-44510.aspx

  Description: Ashiq Ahmad Srinagar, Apr 02: Lal Ded tertiary care maternity hospital is facing shortage of doctors and paramedical staff while patient rush has witnessed drastic increase.   As per the hospital records, every day 50-80 surgeries are conducted and at times the number exceeds to 100.“Shortage of doctors is putting extra burden on the existing staff. Despite that we are trying to give our best. However shortage of staff hits patient care,” said a doctor wishing not to be named. .... read more »

• 2 Die In Road Accidents

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/2-die-in-road-accidents-44509.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, April 02: Two people were killed and three injured in various road acccidents in South Kashmir on Tuesday, police said. ... read more »

• Unemployment And Vacancies

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/unemployment-and-vacancies-44508.aspx

  Description: The banner of 80,000 vacancies has once again been hoisted to draw attention of thousands of wishful candidates whose consequential run starts from the recruitment board office and ends up in a guaranteed paycheck. ... read more »

• Ddc Reviews Progress Of Ssa, Rmsa Progs

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...progress-of-ssa-rmsa-progs-44507.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News UDHAMPUR, APRIL 01:District Development Commissioner of Udhampur, Yasha Mudgal on Monday convened a meeting of officers of Education Sector to review the progress of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan  SSA and Rashtriya Madhyamik Siksha Abhijan RMSA programs here today. ... read more »

• Power Shut Down

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/power-shut-down-44506.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, April 01: The power supply to areas of Basantpur, Lakhanpur, Keerian-Gandyal and RTIC Basantpur will remain affected on April 02, 2013 from 9 am to 6 pm in order to carry out the balance work of the shifting of 66 KV Pathankot-Kathua and 66 KV Sarna-Kathua lines coming in the alignment of doubling of the railway track ... read more »

• Govt Should Raise Honorarium Of Ashas Tarigami

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...norarium-of-ashas-tarigami-44505.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, April 1: Terming the government reply to his calling attention motion on pending incentives to ASHA workers as unsatisfactory, the CPI M MLA Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami on Monday said that the services of the ASHAs in the health sector have unfortunately remained unrecognized in Jammu and Kashmir owing to lack of government attention. ... read more »

• Police Registers Complaint Against Gmc Principal

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...aint-against-gmc-principal-44504.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, Apr 1: Chief Judicial Magistrate Jammu on Monday issued direction to Station House Officer of Police Station SHO P/S Bakshi Nagar Jammu to lodge FIR against Principal Government Medical college GMC ,  Jammu Dr Aneece Choudhary. ... read more »

• Youth Play Sholay S Veeru

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/youth-play-sholays-veeru-44503.aspx

  Description: PTI    Jammu April 01:  In a typical Bollywood style stunt, two boys on Monday threatened to immolate themselves after climbing atop a mobile tower in front of the Board of School Education BOSE in Jammu city in support of their demands. ... read more »

• Dr Rashid To Represent India At G20 World Youth Summit

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-at-g20-world-youth-summit-44502.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, April 01: Son of the soil and youth Congress leader Dr Abdul Rashid Choudhary has been selected to represent India at the G20 World Youth Summit 2013 being held in the Russian city of St Petersburg, from April 17 to 21, 3013.  ... read more »

• Manjit Demands Probe Into Land Grabbing

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...s-probe-into-land-grabbing-44501.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Vijaypur, April 01: Former Minister and senior Congress leader Manjit Singh on Monday demanded probe into the grabbing of land belonging to 'Dalit community' in Samba by some land grabbers in connivance with the civil administration, politicians and police. ... read more »

• Baloria Committee Report Under Examination Ajaz

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ort-under-examination-ajaz-44500.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, April 01: Chairman J and K Legislative Council Amrit Malhotra intervening during the question of  Sham Lal Bhagat on Monday directed the State government to look into the proposal of giving tehsil status to Assar Niabat in Doda district for the convenience of the people.  ... read more »

• Jammu Schools Have Toilet Facilities Dy Cm

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ve-toilet-facilities-dy-cm-44499.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, April 01: Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand who also holds the Education portfolio on Monday informed the House that all the schools of the Jammu district have toilet facilities, including all the girls’ schools of Jammu West Constituency. ... read more »

• Roop Nagar Colony De-allotment Under Consideration Jora

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...t-under-consideration-jora-44498.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, April 01: Minister for Urban Development and Urban Local Bodies Nawang Rigzin Jora on Monday informed the House that many residential plots were still lying vacant in Roop Nagar Colony of Jammu. ... read more »

• Women Cooperative Society Holds Awareness Camp

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ciety-holds-awareness-camp-44497.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Doda, April 01: Jammu Women Credit Cooperative Limited Ltd on Monday organized an awareness camp at Doda to create awareness among women about their rights. ... read more »

• Pak Group Appeals For Body Of Civilian Killed On Loc

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-of-civilian-killed-on-loc-44496.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Muzaffarabad, April 01: A local peace group in Pakistan administrated Kashmir PaK has appealed Indian authorities to return the body of a civilian killed recently on the Line of Control LoC by Indian Army. ... read more »

• Rising Kashmir Waved In Assembly

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-kashmir-waved-in-assembly-44495.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, April 01: MLA Langate Engineer Rashid Monday appealed government to clear all hurdles coming in way of the construction of the proposed Jehangir Chowk-Rambagh flyover at Srinagar while waving Rising Kashmir newspapers in the Legislative Assembly. ... read more »

• Ramesh On A 2-day Jk Visit

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/ramesh-on-a-2-day-jk-visit-44494.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, April 01: Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh would be arriving Jammu on Tuesday morning on a two-day visit to the State. ... read more »

• Novartis Loses Patent Battle In Sc Over Its Cancer Drug

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...in-sc-over-its-cancer-drug-44493.aspx

  Description: PTI New Delhi, Apr 1: In a major blow to Swiss pharma giant Novartis, the Supreme Court today rejected its plea for a patent on cancer drug Glivec, a verdict that is expected to pave the way for Indian firms to ... read more »

• Jkb Achieves Rs 1 Lakh Cr Business Target

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-1-lakh-cr-business-target-44492.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, Apr 1: Achieving the promised Rs.1 lakh crore business in Platinum Jubilee year, J&K Bank Monday successfully surpassed the target amid firm belief to meet easily its other annual targets as well. ... read more »

• Cs Chairs Secretaries Committee Meet

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...secretaries-committee-meet-44491.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, April 1: A meeting of the Committee of Secretaries was chaired by the Chief Secretary Mohammad Iqbal Khanday here Monday.  ... read more »

• Goi May Hike Da To 80

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/goi-may-hike-da-to-80-44490.aspx

  Description: New Delhi, April 1: The Government of India GoI is likely to approve a proposal to increase dearness allowance DA to 80 per cent from existing 72 per cent benefiting about 50 lakh employees and 30 lakh pensioners of the Central Government. ... read more »

• Npp Moves Sc Against Rehab Policy

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...es-sc-against-rehab-policy-44489.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News New Delhi, April 1:  National Panthers Party NPP Monday filed a writ petition PIL in Supreme Court challenging the surrender and rehabilitation policy framed by NC-Congress government in the State. ... read more »

• Probe Only An Eyewash Tahir S Father

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...y-an-eyewash-tahirs-father-44488.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, April 1: Refuting the claims of army and district administration Baramulla that probe into killing of youth Tahir Ahmed Sofi is going at a full pace and in an impartial manner, the family members ... read more »

• 7030 Spos Dismissed Since 2009

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/7030-spos-dismissed-since-2009-44487.aspx

  Description: Jammu, Apr 1: The government has terminated the services of 7,030 Special Police Officers SPOs in the State since 2009. ... read more »

• Uproar In Lc Over Irregularities In Phe Nc, Cong Members Enter Into Verbal Duels

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...rs-enter-into-verbal-duels-44486.aspx

  Description: Arun Singh Jammu, Apr 1: Legislative Council Monday witnessed uproar and unruly scenes when the Chairman Amrit Malhotra disallowed demand of ruling National Conference NC to constitute House Committee ... read more »

• Separatists Cast Doubt On Amnesty India

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ast-doubt-on-amnesty-india-44485.aspx

  Description: Nasrun Mir Srinagar, April 01: Separatist leaders Monday said the creation of Amnesty International’s India chapter is a deliberate design to weaken the international dynamics of Kashmir dispute. ... read more »

• Mirwaiz, Others Barred From Visiting Guru S Family

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...from-visiting-gurus-family-44484.aspx

  Description: Towseef Ahmad Srinagar, April 1:  The authorities Monday barred Hurriyat Conference M chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and other leaders of conglomerate from visiting Afzal Guru’s family in Sopore by placing them under house arrest. ... read more »

• Govt Puts Brakes On Road Dev Works, Cuts Down Annual Fund Allocation

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...own-annual-fund-allocation-44483.aspx

  Description: Asem Mohiudddin Srinagar, April 1: The road connectivity programme under the state sector is likely to be the worst hit for the financial year of 2013-14 in Jammu and Kashmir after the state government reduced the fund ... read more »

• Shopian Remains Shut For 2nd Day

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...n-remains-shut-for-2nd-day-44482.aspx

  Description: Muhammad Suhail Shopian, April 01: A complete shutdown, against the detention of youth was observed for the second consecutive day Monday here in Shopian town and its adjoining areas. ... read more »

• Playgrounds To Keep Youth From Stone Pelting Taj

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...uth-from-stone-pelting-taj-44481.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir NewsSrinagar, April 1: To divert attention of stone pelters towards sports, state government has proposed to establish a play ground in every village and locality in Valley. It has also plan to improve the part of TRC ground for football players to boost their talent.“Sports is an activity which is dearer to youth. We Government will establish a playground in every village and in city. ... read more »

• Power Crisis

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/power-crisis-44480.aspx

  Description: Dear Editor, There is no end to the suffering of the residents of Ganderbal. The region faces severe power crisis due to excessive load and poor conditions of distribution transformers. Faulty transformers with superficial repairs have become a great problem. ... read more »

• Hurriyat S Deviation

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/hurriyats-deviation-44479.aspx

  Description: Dear Editor, This sis in response to the article Kashmiris should get something, by Dr Syed Nazir Gilani, published on April 1. Dr Gilani has rightly put it that there is nothing like sensitizing the Kashmir issue and that Hurriyat has decided now and are on a fresh mission to write letters to International forums only tells about how little they have done so far. ... read more »

• Good Times

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/good-times-44478.aspx

  Description: Dear Editor, This is in  response to the news report CM of J&K can never be Indian enough for Indians and he can never be Kashmiri enough for Kashmiris: Omar, published on April 1. Honorable Chief Minister Omar Abdullah says we have seen good times and we have seen bad times. ... read more »

• Peace And Politics

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/peace-and-politics-44477.aspx

  Description: Peerzada Aarif This refers to the changing political scenario in Pakistan. Pakistan's national assembly created history recently by successfully completing its tenure after which it got dissolved till the next general elections that are scheduled to be held in the month of May this year. Pakistan is a nation that has always been in news, more for dangerous happenings. However at present it is being viewed from a very different perspective. ... read more »

• Pakistan In Election Mood

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/pakistan-in-election-mood-44476.aspx

  Description: Dr Javid Iqbal With naming of interim Prime Minister after intense parleys, Pakistanis seems to be truly in election mood. The election results could be unpredictable with consequences for the country difficult to foresee, as many players are involved. However there are immediate concerns—concerns that were voiced by Pakistan's caretaker premier designate Mir Hazar Khan Khoso. ... read more »

• Incentives For Ashas Revised Every Year As Per Guidelines Shabir

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...r-as-per-guidelines-shabir-44475.aspx

  Description: JAMMU, APRIL 01: Minister of State for Health,  Shabir Ahmed Khan Monday informed the House that ASHAs are being paid incentives on performance basis for rendering different services under NRHM and the incentives for ASHAs are revised every year as per the guidelines issued by Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry.  ... read more »

• Sopore Bypass Bridge To Be Ready By Oct, 13 Wani

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...to-be-ready-by-oct-13-wani-44474.aspx

  Description: JAMMU, APRIL 01: Minister for R&B, Abdul Majid Wani Monday informed the House that construction work on 226 mtrs Sopore Bypass Bridge is in progress and would be completed by October 2013. Replying to a Calling Attention Notice by Haji Mohammad Ashraf, the Minister said that two abutments and five piers of the bridge have been completed and pre-stressed girder of one end and approaches are in progress.  ... read more »

• Vacant Posts In Rafiabad Schools To Be Filled Soon Tara

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ols-to-be-filled-soon-tara-44473.aspx

  Description: JAMMU, APRIL 01: Deputy Chief Minister, Tara Chand Monday informed the House that there are 241 Government schools functioning in Rafiabad Constituency. He said against the sanctioned strength Teaching of 1141 vacant posts, 980 posts are in position and 161 posts are lying vacant. ... read more »

• Powers Of 14 Departments Devolved To Pris Sagar

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...nts-devolved-to-pris-sagar-44472.aspx

  Description: JAMMU, APRIL 01: Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj,  Ali Mohammad Sagar while replying to a question of Sheikh Ghulam Rasool asked by  Vijay Bakaya said that after successful holding of Panchayati elections in the State, the Government has delegated powers of 14 Departments to the Panchayats. ... read more »

• Govt Considers To Establish More Fire Stations Kichloo

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...more-fire-stations-kichloo-44471.aspx

  Description: Jammu, April01: Minister of State for Home,  Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo Monday said that Government is considering to establish Fire Service stations in required areas adding that the Fire Service Stations working in internal arrangements would be also be regularized in due course of time. ... read more »

• Geelani Demands Akbar S Release

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/geelani-demands-akbars-release-44470.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir news Srinagar, April 01: Demanding immediate release of Ayaz Akbar, Hurriyat Conference G Chairman Syed Ali Geelani Monday said his spouse had been advised by doctors to go through an emergency operation. ... read more »

• Psa Slapped On Ml Activist

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/psa-slapped-on-ml-activist-44469.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, April 01: District administration Bandipora has slapped Public Safety Act PSA on Muslim League activist Sajad Ahmad Nawoo and the grounds of his detention are that he is a member of Hurriyat Conference G and Mutahida Majlis-e-Mushawarat MMM . ... read more »

• Malik Pays Tributes To Dr Guru

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/malik-pays-tributes-to-dr-guru-44468.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, April 01: Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front JKLF Chairman Yasin Malik Monday paid glowing tributes to Dr Abdul Ahad Guru on his 20th death anniversary. ... read more »

• 35,000 Families Migrated From Jammu During Kargil War

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...om-jammu-during-kargil-war-44467.aspx

  Description: Arun Singh Jammu, April 01: Over 35,000 families migrated from different districts of Jammu province during Kargil war and its post built-up tension. This was disclosed by the Minister of State for Home Sajjad Ahmad Kitchloo in the Legislative Council on the question of Congress MLC Ravinder Sharma during Question Hour in Assembly. ... read more »

• Expedite Clearance Of Ladakh Highway Feroz

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ce-of-ladakh-highway-feroz-44466.aspx

  Description: SRINAGAR, APRIL 01: To facilitate the people of Leh-Kargil region and to take stock of the efforts being made regarding the snow and landslide clearance for the opening of the Ladakh Highway, the Minister of State for Science and Information Technology, Health, Education and Medical Education, Feroz Ahmad Khan Monday visited Captain Mode at Zojila here and took stock of the arrangements being made for the opening of the said National Highway for the traffic. ... read more »

• Icds Employees Without Salaries From Last 6 Months

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...alaries-from-last-6-months-44465.aspx

  Description: IRFAAN RAINA Apr 01 Ganderbal:The office bearers and the field supervisors of Integrated Child Development Scheme ICDS project Monday complained that they are without salaries from last six months causing which causes immense inconvenience to them. ... read more »

• Javaid Concerned Over Prisoners Plight

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...rned-over-prisoners-plight-44464.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, April 01: Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front H Chairman Javaid Ahmad Mir Monday expressed serious concern over the condition of prisoners in different jails of the valley. “The prisoners in the jails are being denied basic facilities. There is a lack of water and prisoners are living in very bad conditions,” Mir said in a statement issued here. ... read more »

• Be Vigilant Against Pdp, Bjp Kamal

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...lant-against-pdp-bjp-kamal-44463.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, April 1: Additional General Secretary National Conference Dr. Sheikh Mustafa Kamaal Monday cautioned the people to be vigilant of groups and parties like the PDP and BJP who he claimed were hell bent on dividing people on regional and religious lines. ... read more »

• Burmese Muslim Families Living Miserably In Jammu

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-living-miserably-in-jammu-44462.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, April 01: Hundreds of Burmese Muslim families in Jammu are living in miserable condition while the authorities allegedly are just doing lip-service to take these refugees out from the chaos and poverty. Dozens of Burmese families told a local news gather agency that they are living from hand to mouth while their children are spending days in slums instead of schools. ... read more »

• Police Arrests 3 On Eve Teasing Charges

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...s-3-on-eve-teasing-charges-44461.aspx

  Description: Mir Liyaqut Ali Srinagar, Apr 01:Police on Monday arrested President of Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution CAPD Employees Union EU , Ajaz Ahmad Khan along with two others allegedly on charges of eve- teasing against a female employee. ... read more »

• Kupwara Labour Office Has No Labour To Work

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...fice-has-no-labour-to-work-44460.aspx

  Description: Sheikh Ashiq Hussian Kupwara, Mar 31: The shortage of staff has affected the working of office of Assistant Labour Commissioner Kupwara for past more than three years. The office lacks the services of senior assistant, labour inspector and care-taker. Instead of three posts of computers operators sanctioned, only one operator is working. ... read more »

• Ganderbal Is Waiting From 50 Yrs

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...bal-is-waiting-from-50-yrs-44459.aspx

  Description: IRFAN RAINA Apr 01 Sheikhzoa Ganderbal : While government on one side is attributing good road connectivity with better economy, a footbridge along the river Jehlum in Sheikhzoa in Ganderbal district is waiting for its construction from last 50 years. ... read more »

• Tweet Of The Day

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/tweet-of-the-day-44458.aspx

  Description: During the Kamal ka Nath interview on #NDTV they aired the Channel4 Tamil genocide footage. Have they ever aired C4 Kashmir torture trail Ibne Battuta ... read more »

• Status Of The Day

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/status-of-the-day-44457.aspx

  Description: Omar Abdullah's quest for truth brought CBI to probe Shopian rapes and murders in 2009, his quest for truth this year brings us the NIA. I wonder what's going to follow Anuradha Bhasin ... read more »

• In An Antique City

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/in-an-antique-city-44456.aspx

  Description: Atul K Thakur In all humbleness, Amit Chaudhuri admits, he knows Calcutta not like a native but through his personal interaction, happened infrequently with this city. A major writer of his time, Amit Chaudhuri is known for writing most natural prose in English-the reason was, his first book- A Strange and Sublime Address collection of a novella and a number of short stories , won the Betty Trask Prize, the Commonwealth Writers Prize, and also was short listed for the Guardian Fiction Prize. ... read more »

• Spring- Season Of Hope Or Despair

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-season-of-hope-or-despair-44455.aspx

  Description: Mir MuniebAgar Firdaus bar roo-e zameen ast, Hameen ast-o hameen ast-o hameen ast - Hazrat Amir Khusrau R.A Once upon a time, Hazrat Amir Khusrau R.A , one of the Greatest Poet of subcontinent said a couplet in Persian. Very little did he know that his couplet would be associated with a place which truly would have resembled to what he had imagined in his wildest dreams when writing down the couplet. A couplet that truly summarizes my homeland. ... read more »

• Drug Policy Is Not Anti-people

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/drug-policy-is-not-anti-people-44454.aspx

  Description: Dr Geer Mohammad Ishaq With the announcement of Drug Policy implementation from April this year, made by the Minister for Health, hornet’s nest has been stirred up again and a series of seminars, press conferences and related articles have yet again started surfacing in the local media. People associated with pharmaceutical trade seem to be bracing up for yet another round of agitation against the drug policy. ... read more »

• Awareness Camp For Fish Farming Held At Kupwara

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...sh-farming-held-at-kupwara-44453.aspx

  Description: KUPWARA, APRIL 01: An awareness camp regarding fish farming was organized by Fisheries department at Puhru Phatgam Kupwara today. About 100 fish farmers participated and various experts highlighted the schemes launched by the department. ... read more »

• Artisan Awareness Camp Held At Kupwara

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...eness-camp-held-at-kupwara-44452.aspx

  Description: KUPWARA, APRIL 01: An awareness camp was today organized by Handloom Development department at Town Hall, Kupwara in which about 500 artisans participated. Assistant Director Handloom of Kupwara, Baramulla and Bandipora, besides representatives of Industries, Banks, Co-operative and Insurance also attended the camp. ... read more »

• Rs 22 Cr Spice Park Under Construction

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ce-park-under-construction-44451.aspx

  Description: PULWAMA, APRIL 01:To take stock of the implementation of the National Mission on Saffron & National Initiative under Vegetable Cluster, Director Agriculture Kashmir, Mushtaq Ahmad Shah inspected the traditional saffron growing areas of Pampore and Awantipora here today. ... read more »

• Labiaka Group Smells Foul In J&k Bank Tenders

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ls-foul-in-jk-bank-tenders-44450.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 30:Labaika Group & Trading Establishment has accused JK Bank of favoritism while issuing a tender for procurement of rice, pulses and sugar among 300 different perishable and non-perishable items. ... read more »

• Non-subsidised Lpg Price Cut By Rs 3 Per Cylinder

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...e-cut-by-rs-3-per-cylinder-44449.aspx

  Description: NEW DELHI : The price of non-subsidised cooking gas LPG was today reduced by Rs 3 per cylinder in line with fall in international rates. A 14.2-kg LPG cylinder that consumers will have to buy after they exhaust their enhanced quota of 9 subsidised bottles in a year, will cost Rs 901.50 from today, according to Indian Oil Corp IOC . ... read more »

• Rather Promises Friendly Ties With Trade, Industry

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...y-ties-with-trade-industry-44448.aspx

  Description: JAMMU, MARCH 01:The Minister for Finance & Ladakh Affairs, A R Rather Monday reiterated that Government was committed to make business a  friendly affair and hassle-free economic activity. He said that strict instructions have been given to the concerned officers and field agencies of Finance and allied Departments including Excise and Commercial Taxes to behave politely and humbly with the traders. ... read more »

• Ah Banday, Op Sharma Promoted As Eps

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-op-sharma-promoted-as-eps-44447.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, Apr 1: Soon after surpassing Rs 1 lakh crore business target, J&K Bank strengthened its top management by promoting two of its presidents on Monday to the post of Executive President, while as three vice-presidents were elevated to the level of presidents. ... read more »

• J&k Bank Accords Farewell To 3 Presidents, Avp

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...rewell-to-3-presidents-avp-44446.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, Apr 1:After putting in their more-than-three decades of active service,  Presidents Fazle Mehboob Gani, Bashir Ahmad Lone and Raja Lateef Ahmad were accorded warm send-off here today on attaining superannuation on March 31. Chairman and CEO Mushtaq Ahmad hailed their contribution and dedicated service in the evolution of Bank. ... read more »

• Package Of Incentives For Hilly Areas

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...incentives-for-hilly-areas-44445.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu:Minister of State for Industries and Commerce, Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo Monday said the package of incentives was announced by Government of India in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarkand around the same as a result investors preferred to invest in other States in view of more conducive atmosphere in those State as compared to Jammu and Kashmir. ... read more »

• Widen Road From Pantha Chowk To Sempora Immediately Dc

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-to-sempora-immediately-dc-44444.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, Apr 01: District Development Commissioner, Srinagar,  Farooq Ahmad Shah Monday convened a meeting of officers for the immediate widening of National Highway from Pantha Chowk to Sempora here Monday. ... read more »

• Farooq Assumes Charge As Vc Sda

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...q-assumes-charge-as-vc-sda-44443.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, Apr 01: District Development Commissioner Srinagar, Er Farooq Ahmad Shah KAS Monday assumed charge as Vice-Chairman, Srinagar Development Authority SDA . Shah has been given the additional charge of Vice-Chairman SDA following superannuation of Khwaja Farooq Renzu. ... read more »

• 5 Tourists Rescued From Drowning In Dal

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...scued-from-drowning-in-dal-44442.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, Apr 01: In a swift action, Police Monday rescued a group of tourists, including two children, after their boat capsized due to strong winds in Dal Lake here. Five tourists from Kolkata were on a sightseeing trip in the famous lake when their boat capsized due to strong winds, police said. Police along with the locals immediately swung into action and saved the tourists from drowning. ... read more »

• Tulip Garden Gets 3.25 Lakh Bulbs This Year

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-3-25-lakh-bulbs-this-year-44441.aspx

  Description: Sumreen Amin Srinagar Apr 01: Asia’s largest tulip garden was thrown open for public ahead of the scheduled time this year due to great demand from nature lovers. On the banks of Dal Lake, Tulip garden lies in the foothills of Zabarwan Mountains and was opened for visitors last week. The opening marked the beginning of new tourism season in Kashmir valley. The number of tourists visiting Tulip garden has shown an upward trend every year after its inauguration in the year 2007. ... read more »

• Operators Short Of Set-top Boxes, Seek More Time

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...t-top-boxes-seek-more-time-44440.aspx

  Description: Mir Liyaqut Ali Srinagar, Apr 01: Demanding extension of the deadline for installation of Set-top Boxes in Srinagar city, the Kashmir cable operators Monday said that the digitization of cable TV would be delayed due to the shortage of appliances. As the deadline for the second phase of cable television digitization ended Sunday last, Kashmir cable operators said they have suspended the analogue cable TV service across Srinagar under the Information and Broadcasting Ministry guidelines. ... read more »

• Govt Thwarts Hurriyat M Sopore Program

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-hurriyat-m-sopore-program-44439.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, April 01: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and other senior Hurriyat M leaders are under house arrest again. ... read more »

• Dal Lake

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/dal-lake-44438.aspx

  Description: ... read more »

• Ku Entrance Results Declared

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/ku-entrance-results-declared-44437.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, March 31: The results of all entrance examinations conducted from March 18-28 for admission to different courses has been declared and are available on the university website. ... read more »

• Coalition A Compulsion Cong Leader

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...n-a-compulsion-cong-leader-44436.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, Mar 31:  Stating that coalition with National Conference was a compulsion, senior Congress leader and Minster for Tourism, Ghulam Ahmad Mir Sunday said though the two parties have different ideologies the coalition would complete its term “as there is no other option”. ... read more »

• Nc-cong Alliance Always Proved Ominous For J&k Mufti

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...roved-ominous-for-jk-mufti-44435.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, Mar 31:  Peoples Democratic Party PDP patron Mufti Muhammad Sayeed Sunday said Jammu and Kashmir has been plunged into morass and political instability due to the wrong policies of the present National Conference-Congress regime. ... read more »

• Liyaqat´s Role Will Be Clear Only After Probe Dgp

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...clear-only-after-probe-dgp-44434.aspx

  Description: Press Trust of India Jammu, Mar 31: Days after it sparred with the Delhi Police over the arrest of Liyaqat Shah, Jammu and Kashmir Police Sunday said he cannot be labelled as a "terrorist or innocent" until the investigation is complete. ... read more »

• Release Of Separatists Subject To Return Of Normalcy Prasad

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-return-of-normalcy-prasad-44433.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 31: Director General Police, Ashok Prasad Sunday said separatist leaders including Syed Ali Geelani, Muhammad Yasin Malik and Shabir Ahmad Shah would be released “as soon as the normalcy returns to Valley”. ... read more »

• Govt Mulling To Open Women Police Stations In Each District

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-stations-in-each-district-44432.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, March 31: The government is consulting police department for establishment of police stations in each of the districts across Jammu and Kashmir. ... read more »

• Cm Of J&k Can Never Be Indian Enough For Indians And He Can Never Be Kashmiri Enough For Kashmiris Omar

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-enough-for-kashmiris-omar-44431.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir Desk Srinagar, March 31: No other chief minister is expected to tom-tom his Indian credentials as much as the CM of J&K. Unfortunately, the chief minister of J&K can never be Indian enough for Indians and he can never be Kashmiri enough for Kashmiris, ... read more »

• Flyover Fiasco Kashmir S Longest Flyover Stuck In Paperwork

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...flyover-stuck-in-paperwork-44430.aspx

  Description: Asem Mohiuddin Srinagar, March 31: Even as Asian Development Bank ADB has set a tight deadline for the completion of the much-touted flyover on the busy Jehangir Chowk-Rambagh route, the confrontation between the authorities and the affected shopkeepers over their relocation keeps the project grounded.  ... read more »

• Grazing Time

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/grazing-time-44429.aspx

  Description: ... read more »

• Unite To Strengthen State Madan

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-to-strengthen-state-madan-44428.aspx

  Description: JAMMU, MARCH 31:- Member Parliament Jammu Poonch Constituency Madan Lal Sharma cautioned the people against the forces who create differences between the people of various communities on the name of region and religion. Member Parliament said this while addressing a public meeting at Seri Pandita in Bhalwal block here today. ... read more »

• Court Acquits Father-son Duo Accused Of Sheltering Militants

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ed-of-sheltering-militants-44427.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, March 31: Principal Sessions Judge Jammu Katar Singh acquitted Bashir Ahmed and his son Ashfaq Ali alleged of sheltering a Pakistan militant Abu Umar who was killed in a gunfight as prosecution failed to provide any evidence against the accused. ... read more »

• Teh Condemns Mir S Detention

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/teh-condemns-mirs-detention-44426.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 31: Tehreek-e-Hurriyat TeH Sunday condemned the arrest of its District President Shopian Shakir Ahmad Mir. ... read more »

• Mukhtar Detained

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/mukhtar-detained-44425.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 31: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League Chairman Mukhtar Ahmad Waza was Sunday detained and lodged at Police Station Sherbagh of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. ... read more »

• Faiqa Masoodi Bereaved

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/faiqa-masoodi-bereaved-44424.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 31: Muhammad Amin Masoodi, uncle of Rising Kashmir City Reporter Faiqa Masoodi passed away Sunday afternoon after a prolonged spell of illness. ... read more »

• Mmm Calls Shutdown On Saturday

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/mmm-calls-shutdown-on-saturday-44423.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 31: Majlis-e-Mashawarat, an amalgam of various separatist organizations, spearheading the movement to seek return of mortal remains of Maqbool Bhat and Afzal Guru Sunday called for Friday afternoon protests and shutdown on Saturday. ... read more »

• Mainstream Politicians Work For Incentives Mirwaiz

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ork-for-incentives-mirwaiz-44422.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 31: Alleging that activities of mainstream parties of State don’t have any value in the eye of Government of India GoI , Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Sunday said mainstream politicians were working on incentives for GoI. ... read more »

• Family Asked To Record Account 5 Hrs After Recording Time

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...5-hrs-after-recording-time-44421.aspx

  Description: Syed Rizwan Geelani Srinagar, March 29: The family members of Tahir Sofi who were supposed to reach the army camp at 11 am today to record their eyewitness account about Tahir’s killing received the authorization letter five hours after recording time. ... read more »

• Shopkeeper S Arrest Triggers Protests In Baramulla

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...gers-protests-in-baramulla-44420.aspx

  Description: Javid Ahmad Baramulla, March 31: Protests broke out in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district after police arrested a shopkeeper from his shop near Masjid Rashad Sunday afternoon. ... read more »

• Protests Rock South, North

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/protests-rock-south-north-44419.aspx

  Description: Muhammad Suhail Shopian, March 31: Widespread clashes amid a partial shutdown were observed in south Kashmir’s Shopian town and its peripheries including Zainapora on Sunday against the detention of two youth Saturday evening. ... read more »

• Govt Committed To Upgrade Living Standard Of Masses

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-living-standard-of-masses-44418.aspx

  Description: BANIHAL, MARCH 31:Coalition government is committed to upgrade the standard of living of both urban and rural masses by strict implementation of developmental and welfare schemes launched by the central and State Governments from time to time. ... read more »

• Iipa, Wwfi Organizes Seminar

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/iipa-wwfi-organizes-seminar-44417.aspx

  Description: JAMMU MARCH 31: Minister for Forests and Environment, Mian Altaf Sunday said that biodiversity conservation can be ensured when forests are protected and the initiatives taken by the Government in this direction are showing encouraging results. ... read more »

• Nsf Demands Creation Of Posts In Ju

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ds-creation-of-posts-in-ju-44416.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu Mar 31: National Secular Forum NSF on Sunday staged protest demonstration against the State government for their callous attitude towards the Jammu region over the posts created for satellite campuses of Jammu University as compared to Kashmir University. ... read more »

• State Bsp Demands Proper Compensation

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...emands-proper-compensation-44415.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, Mar 31: Bahujan Samaj Party on Sunday accused the State government of removing small markets from Nagrota and Manthal areas by paying nominal compensation to the owners. Addressing a public meeting at Suketar Dansalm, State Vice President H R Chadgotra of the party alleged that government is playing with the future of poor people by paying little compensation to the shop owners of Nagrota and Manthal markets. ... read more »

• Bfdc Members Call On Officials

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/bfdc-members-call-on-officials-44414.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, Mar 31: Bahu Fort Development Committee BFDC on Sunday called on different officials at Mata Maha Kali Mandir to apprise them about problem faced by devotees during Navratra festival and to discus arrangements provided by authorities for upcoming festival.  ... read more »

• Nrhm Para-medics Demand Salary Hike

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-medics-demand-salary-hike-44413.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Doda, March 31: The National Rural Health Mission NRHM Paramedical Association District Doda on Saturday demanded a hike in their salaries on a par with their counterparts in the State Health Department. ... read more »

• Police Arrests 4 Bootleggers

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/police-arrests-4-bootleggers-44412.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, March 31: Police on Sunday claimed to have foiled two smuggling bids and arrested four bootleggers in Kathua and Samba districts. Sources said that a police team in Kathua learnt about a smuggling attempt of illicit liquor. Acting on the tip off, the police team nabbed two persons from Jaraye Morh and recovered 24 bottles of country made liquor. ... read more »

• Prasad Announces Raffle Draw Results

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ounces-raffle-draw-results-44411.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, March 31: Results of Police Public Mela raffle draw  were announced at Police Sports Stadium Gulshan Ground here this evening. The draw was held in presence of large gathering of men, women and children. ... read more »

• Prasad Inaugurates Police-public Mela

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...gurates-police-public-mela-44410.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, March 31: Director General of Police Ashok Prasad on Sunday inaugurated the twenty second  day-long Police-Public Mela at Police Sports Stadium Gulshan Ground here this morning. After lighting the traditional lamp, Ashok Prasad described the event as a bridge between police and public, saying that such events provide an opportunity to the people and police to assemble and interact with each other. ... read more »

• Bhalla Inaugurates Car-parking Lot

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...naugurates-car-parking-lot-44409.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, March 31: Minister for Housing, Horticulture and Culture Raman Bhalla on Sunday inaugurated a parking lot having capacity for 200 cars near Shamshan Ghat at Shastri Nagar. Addressing a gathering on the occasion, the minister said that with the dedication of the parking lot to the people, the traffic congestion on Shastri Nagar-Sanjay Nagar road would be reduced besides difficulties of those people who come to Cremation Ground at Shastri Nagar has been solved to a large... read more »

• Natrang Stages Bemaar As Festival Concludes

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...maar-as-festival-concludes-44408.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, March 31: Natrang’s five-day theatre festival concluded on Sunday with the staging of Saadat Hasan Manto’s humorous Urdu play ’ adapted and directed by Sumeet Sharma here at Jammu. ... read more »

• Life And Cycles

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/life-and-cycles-44407.aspx

  Description: Reyaz Ahmad Mir It is true that modern means of transport have tremendously made the life comfortable and saved precious time. However, the disastrous socio-economic and psycho-physiological consequences also need an attention besides environmental threat and administrative challenges to ensure the safe and smooth travel. Therefore, it is a commendable initiative by the Srinagar Municipal Corporation to introduce cycles, which shall be available on rent basis at different place of the city. ... read more »

• Conflict And Economy

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/conflict-and-economy-44406.aspx

  Description: Dear Editor, This is in response to the news report Tourism has nothing to do with politics: Mir, published on March 31. It is a great idea – to delink the conflict and economy in the state, but the question is how In J&K state and the valley particularly, Apples, Electricity and Tourism are the pivots of local economy. The first two are not much affected, but tourism, ... read more »

• Retirement Age

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/retirement-age-44405.aspx

  Description: Dear Editor, This refers to the pitching for enhancement of retirement age of government employees in J&K by State congress chief Saif-ud-Din Soz. Today, in our state there is a large number of young students who are educated, well qualified but unemployed. Instead of providing jobs to youth or curb unemployment, the leaders say that govt employees must be given two more years for their retirement. ... read more »

• Kind Of Democracy

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/kind-of-democracy-44404.aspx

  Description: Dear Editor, This is in reference to PDP president Mehbooba Mufti's statement, urging youth to become part of a democratic movement for bringing about change for peace, prosperity and stability in the state. Are people not participating in democratic movement from 16 years for bijli, sadak, paani and other issues Is there any other democratic system other than the present one ... read more »

• Kashmiris Should Get Something

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/kashmiris-should-get-something-44403.aspx

  Description: Dr. Syed Nazir Gilani The release of Hurriyat M chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Thursday 28 March 2013, after remaining under house arrest for over 45 days, is a welcome decision. Other leaders who wish to express their opinions in a non-violent manner need to be considered for a release in equity and in good faith. Promotion of a narrative of peaceful and tolerant debate is the only way forward. ... read more »

• Shortage Of Doctors

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/shortage-of-doctors-44402.aspx

  Description: Health and Medical Education department’s move to dismiss 300 doctors who have been unauthorisedly absent for years now is a welcome step. The process, which according to officials is on has been prompted by the fact that the state is facing shortage of 1300 doctors in the health department, which mainly focuses on the rural areas of the state. ... read more »

• Baby Girl Missing From Magam

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/baby-girl-missing-from-magam-44401.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, March 31: A three-year-old baby girl Anjum Ghulam is missing from Mazhama, Budgam, in the jurisdiction of police station Magam. Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh son of Mohammad Akbar resident of Kampora, Tangmarg reported that his daughter namely Anjum Ghulam, age about 03 years, wearing Farok Pujama of Red colour and complexion Wheatish is missing from 30.03.2013 from Mazhama, Magam.  ... read more »

• Ganderbal Protests Against Phe

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/ganderbal-protests-against-phe-44400.aspx

  Description: IRFAAN RAINA Mar 31 Ganderbal: Residents of various areas of Kurhama in Ganderbal district held a protest demonstration against the Public health engineering PHE department on Sunday. The residents were protesting against the non-availability of water supply in their areas. ... read more »

• Last Rites Of Muztar Observed

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/last-rites-of-muztar-observed-44399.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, Mar. 31: Last rites of noted journalist and father of Medical Superintendent Govt. Dental College Srinagar, Dr. Syed Kaiser, Tahir Muztar was observed on Sunday at his grave at Sanat Nagar. Muztar had passed away on Wednesday at his uptown residence in Srinagar. ... read more »

• Check Your Own Popularity Graph Hurriyat G To Legislators

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-hurriyat-g-to-legislators-44398.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, March 31: A day after National Conference legislator dubbed Hurriyat conference Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani as the ‘evil behind all troubles’ in Kashmir, Hurriyat G Sunday reacted sharply saying that the legislators commenting on Geelani should first check their own popularity graph in their own villages. ... read more »

• Start Work To Achieve Targets For 2013-14 Sagar To Officials

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...2013-14-sagar-to-officials-44397.aspx

  Description: SRINAGAR, MARCH 31: Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj,  Ali Mohammad Sagar Sunday asked government officials to immediately start work on new targets fixed for the year 2013-14 without wasting time for approvals. ... read more »

• Sfc To Generate Profits From April 2013 Rather

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...its-from-april-2013-rather-44396.aspx

  Description: JAMMU, MARCH 31:Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Abdul Rahim Rather Sunday said J&K State Financial Corporation SFC has a pivotal role in the development of the first generation entrepreneurship through term loan financing of projects in the fields of small scale industry, tourism and transport. ... read more »

• Jkcccc Demands White Paper On Allocation Of Funds

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...per-on-allocation-of-funds-44395.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, March 30:  Continuing their tirade against the state government, the Valley based civic contractors Saturday demanded a ‘white paper’ on the allocation of funds for developmental works in J&K for the last five years. ... read more »

• Kashmir Hoteliers Oppose Power Tariff Hike Proposal

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...power-tariff-hike-proposal-44394.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, March 31:The valley hoteliers have strongly opposed the petition filed by Power Development Department with the State Electricity Regulatory Commission SERC seeking increase in power tariff. ... read more »

• City Forest To Be Rk Sarovar Portico

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...t-to-be-rk-sarovar-portico-44393.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News SRINAGAR:With tourism reviving in Kashmir, the big brands in the hospitality sector have set their eyes on this beautiful Valley. After the top notch hotel management companies, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces and JHM Interstate India Hotels & Resorts, it is now Sarovar Hotels & Resorts that has forayed into Kashmir to provide the world class services to the visitors in Valley. ... read more »

• Darbar Of The Mians

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/darbar-of-the-mians-44392.aspx

  Description: In capturing the political journey of Jammu and Kashmir over last one century, the historical literatures had left some critical gaps. Those have been filled in by a recent scholarly opus that offers biographical account of spiritual thoughts, literary feats, social reforms and political influence of four generations. It is about the generations that played central role to politics of Jammu and Kashmir but continues to sit on the margins of Srinagar under a spiritual command. Rising Kashmir Resi... read more »

• Zargar To Head Biochemistry Deptt

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...to-head-biochemistry-deptt-44391.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar Mar 31: Prof M Afzal Zargar has taken over as head of the Biochemistry Department of Kashmir University. A Ph.D Alumni of Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi and Involved in Teaching and Research at the University for the last 20 years, Prof Zargar  remained associated  as a teacher in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Home Science, dietetics, Environmental Sciences, Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry. ... read more »

• Course Representatives Meet Held At Dde

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...entatives-meet-held-at-dde-44390.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, Mar 31: With an objective to discuss the career planning of the students enrolled in the directorate, Directorate of Distance Education, University of Kashmir organized “Course Representatives Meet” for the enrolled students for various courses through Distance Mode. ... read more »

• Police Recovers 600 Bottles Of Banned Drug

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...600-bottles-of-banned-drug-44389.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, Mar 31: Police recovered 600 bottles of banned drug from a driver during routine checking at Tengpora bypass on Sunday. ... read more »

• Messy Drainage Irks Hamdania Colony Residents

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-hamdania-colony-residents-44388.aspx

  Description: Sumreen Amin Srinagar, Mar 31: Residents of Hamdania Colony Bemina Sunday held a protest demonstration against the authorities for not paying heed to improve the drainage system in their locality. Javaid Ahmad a protestor said damaged drains frequently cause water logging and sanitation problems. ... read more »

• Danterkhaw Lacks Drainage, Sanitation

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-lacks-drainage-sanitation-44387.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, Mar 31: Residents of Danterkhaw in Batamaloo have accused the Srinagar Municipal Corporation of turning a “blind eye” towards the sanitation and drainage system in their area. Locals said the area lacks proper drainage and sanitation facilities. Authorities have started the work on the drainage system in the area two years back and despite repeated requests to complete the construction they have left it midway without any reasons. ... read more »

• Mmm Calls For Strike On Saturday

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...lls-for-strike-on-saturday-44386.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March:  This Saturday, Mutahida Majilis-Masharawat has called for a complete shutdown in valley as amalgam issued its seventh consective protest calendar after Muhammad Afzal Guru was hanged and buried in New Delhi last month.  ... read more »

• Fish Farmers Mela Held At Sopore

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...armers-mela-held-at-sopore-44385.aspx

  Description: SOPORE, MARCH 30: As many as 5 fish ponds including 4 Trout and one Carp have been established with an assistance of Rs. 11.10 lakh provided by the Fisheries department in Baramulla district during current financial year. This was stated during a Kissan Mela organized by Assistant Director Fisheries under ATMA at Sopore today. ... read more »

• Price Of Essential Commodities Refixed In High Level Meeting At Anantnag

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-level-meeting-at-anantnag-44384.aspx

  Description: ANANTNAG, MARCH 30: Additional Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag, Mr. G.M. Dar today chaired a meeting of officers for taking stock of the availability of essential commodities and re-accessing their prices. ... read more »

• 114 Kanals Acquired For Traveller Mart Lakhanpur Jora

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...veller-mart-lakhanpur-jora-44383.aspx

  Description: JAMMU, MARCH 30: Minister for Urban Development and Urban Local Bodies, Nawang Rigzin Jora on behalf of Minister for Tourism today informed the House that 114 kanals of land have been acquired for construction of Traveller Mart Lakhanpur, adding that in addition the acquisition of 98 kanals of land of Punjab Irrigation Department land has been taken up with Punjab Government. ... read more »

• 10.50 Lakhs Of Job-cards Issued Under Mgnrega In Four Years

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...nder-mgnrega-in-four-years-44382.aspx

  Description: ARUN SINGH Jammu, Mar 30: Over 10.50 lakhs of job-cards were issued by Rural Development Department under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act MGNREGA in Jammu and Kashmir during the last four year. ... read more »

• J&k Bank Organises Fin Lit Camp In Baramulla

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-fin-lit-camp-in-baramulla-44381.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, Mar 29:J&K Bank organised financial literacy camp at Juhama in Baramulla, which was attended by a large number of people from the village and its adjacent areas. Speaking on the occasion, Facilitator FLCC centre Baramulla said, “The role of FLCC centres was formulating debt restructuring plans for borrowers in distress and recommending the same to formal financial institutions.” ... read more »

• Jkcccc Demands White Paper On Allocation Of Funds

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...per-on-allocation-of-funds-44380.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, March 30:  Continuing their tirade against the state government, the Valley based civic contractors Saturday demanded a ‘white paper’ on the allocation of funds for developmental works in J&K for the last five years. ... read more »

• Div Com Interacts With Kashmir Inc

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...interacts-with-kashmir-inc-44379.aspx

  Description: SRINAGAR, MARCH 30:In order to ensure over all development of Srinagar city and to keep liaison with Civil Society, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Shalindra Kumar Saturday convened a meeting with business community and tourism fraternity. The Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Farooq Ahmad Shah also present in the meeting. ... read more »

• Tourism Has Nothing To Do With Politics Mir

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ng-to-do-with-politics-mir-44378.aspx

  Description: Sheikh Saleem Srinagar, March 30:In a Tourism Summit in the valley, the tourist fraternity unanimously appealed all the political leaders of the valley to delink Kashmir Conflict from the tourism and economy. Terming the Kashmir a longstanding conflict, Minister of Tourism G A Mir said they can’t wait for the conflict to end as there is no time-frame for the solution.“I request all the political leaders of the state of whatever ideology to keep conflict and economy apart,” he s... read more »

• Status Of The Day

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/status-of-the-day-44377.aspx

  Description: With outside environment being not viable for growth and development of a child and insensitivities of so called elite missionary schools, the only thing that parent teacher meetings achieve is HUGE TRAFFIC JAMS outside these schools.Kashmir Parents ... read more »

• Tweet Of The Day

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/tweet-of-the-day-44376.aspx

  Description: We are normally outraged over everything. Where is our anger now 300 doctors manage to get a VIP leave frm their work place for years.#KashmirShuja-ul-Haq ... read more »

• 6 Mba Students Of Cuk Qualify Net, Jrf

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...nts-of-cuk-qualify-net-jrf-44375.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, Mar 30: Six students of the Department of Management Studies of the Central University of Kashmir CUK have qualified National Eligibility Test NET , held in December, 2012, including a girl qualifying Junior Research Fellowships JRF . ... read more »

• Dc Kulgam Warns Against Unfair Trade Practices

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...nst-unfair-trade-practices-44374.aspx

  Description: Kulgam March 30- On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Jahangir Mir a joint team of CA&PD, Municipality, Labour, Food Safety led by Additonal Deputy Commissioner Gulzar Ahmad Shabnum Saturday carried out surprise inspection of Kulgam market. ... read more »

• Amin Kamil Bereaved

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/amin-kamil-bereaved-44373.aspx

  Description: Srinagar: Wife of noted writer and poet Amin Kamil passed away at Jammu on Saturday after brief illness. Her body was later flown to Srinagar for last rites. She was buried at Budshah Nagar Haranabal graveyard. ... read more »

• Renzu Gets Warm Send Off From Sda

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ets-warm-send-off-from-sda-44372.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, March 30:-The Srinagar Development Authority SDA officers and employees gave a warm send off to Khwaja Farooq Renzu on his superannuation here Saturday. ... read more »

• Sw Clears Pending Liabilities Of Honorarium To Aws, Ahs

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...s-of-honorarium-to-aws-ahs-44371.aspx

  Description: SRINAGAR, MARCH 30: Department of Social Welfare, J&K has released the funds on Saturday for clearing the pending liabilities on account of honorarium of Anganwadi Workers AWs and Anganwadi Helpers AHs and the salary of the supervisors including the honorarium and salary for the month of March 2013. ... read more »

• Separatist Leaders Condemn Political Arrests

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-condemn-political-arrests-44370.aspx

  Description: RISING KASHMIR NEWS Srinagar, March: Various separatist leaders including JKLF R Chairman Javed Ahmed Mir, Muslim Conference Chairman Shabir Ahmed Dar, Islamic political party Chairman Mohammad Yousuf Naquash Saturday condemned continuous detention of separatist leaders. ... read more »

• Govt Resorts To Double Standards Ejac

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...s-to-double-standards-ejac-44369.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, March 30: Employees Joint Action committee EJAC on Saturday accused government of resorting to double standards on retirement age issue. In a press statement issued here, EJAC leader Qayoom Wani said, “On one side, government is reluctant in increasing the retirement age, and on the other, they give extensions to the blue eyed bureaucrats, and relatives.” ... read more »

• Youth To Play Constructive Role To Bring Change Mla Mansoor

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...o-bring-change-mla-mansoor-44368.aspx

  Description: Muhammad Suhail Anantnag, Mar 30:Criticizing the National Conference NC led coalition government for pushing the youth to the wall Peoples Democratic Party PDP leader and Member Legislative Assembly MLA , ... read more »

• Nc Castigates Pdp, Bjp For Legislative Boycott

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...jp-for-legislative-boycott-44367.aspx

  Description: JAMMU MARCH 30- Provincial President National Conference Devender Singh Rana on Saturday castigated Peoples Democratic Party and Bharatya Janata Party for boycotting the Legislature, saying they have not only defeated the mandate of their electorate but also undermined the sanctity of the two Houses. ... read more »

• Govt Sets Up Committee For Setting Up New Colleges

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...or-setting-up-new-colleges-44366.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, Mar 30: Government Saturday constituted a committee to look into the setting up of new colleges in the State. Minister of State for Higher Education, Dr Manohar Lal Sharma today informed the State Legislative Assembly that a committee has been constituted to look into the feasibility and other parameters and accordingly devise a mechanism for the establishment of new degree colleges in uncovered areas of the State. ... read more »

• Oppn Demands Tabling Of Bedi Commission Report In Assembly

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...mission-report-in-assembly-44365.aspx

  Description: Jammu, Mar 30 PTI :The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Saturday witnessed uproar as opposition demanded tabling in House of the Justice H S Bedi commission report on the death National Conference NC worker Syed Mohammad Yousuf. ... read more »

• Issue Formal Orders To Enhance Conveyance Allowance Pcge

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-conveyance-allowance-pcge-44364.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar: The physically challenged government employees PCGE of the state have appealed to government to issue formal orders with regard to the enhancement of the conveyance allowance up to five percent. ... read more »

• Jklf Remembers Ashfaq

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/jklf-remembers-ashfaq-44363.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, March 30: JKLF chairman Muhammad Yaseen Malik Saturday said that Ashfaq Majeed Wani was a great leader who strived for his nation and ” his blood to “nourish the struggle.” In a press statement issued here, Malik while remembering Wani on his death anniversary said, “Ashfaq was a born leader and courage and bravery were blended in his blood.” ... read more »

• Kashmiri Students Beaten In Karnataka

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...udents-beaten-in-karnataka-44362.aspx

  Description: Mir Liyaqut Ali Srinagar, Mar 30:Kashmiri students Saturday alleged that they were harassed by Jhrakhand and Bihari students at Gousia College of Engineering GCE in Ramnagar, Karnatka. Kashmiri students also complained of harassment to them by the college management and accused local police for failing to take action against the ” students. ... read more »

• Mehbooba S Counsel Hints At Acceptable Out-of-court Settlement

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...le-out-of-court-settlement-44361.aspx

  Description: Syed Rufaida Srinagar, March 30: Counsel for Mehbooba Mufti Jawad Ahmed Reshi Saturday advanced the arguments on the revision application filed by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ali Mohammad Sagar seeking stay on the order passed by the trial court. ... read more »

• Pesky Roadies

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/pesky-roadies-44360.aspx

  Description: Tajamul Hussain Cows and bulls may stay to the side of the road, but nothing stops them from walking on it, crossing it, or taking a nap on it. Drivers give them their respect, and living with them is quite nice. You may see one farm with cows on it, but otherwise, all cows we see are on the roads where you might fancy them eating or regurgitating. Interestingly when cows do walk in the street they seem to go with traffic, not against it—even the cows have some decency when it comes to tra... read more »

• History Of Shoe Throwing

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/history-of-shoe-throwing-44359.aspx

  Description: Zahir-ud-Din Kashmir has the distinction of resisting aggression for centuries.  The entire sub-continent accepted Mughal rule but Kashmiris fought them. When India formally launched the freedom movement in 1857, Bahadur Shah Zaffar was elected leader unanimously. But Kashmiris fought the Mughals. Initially the resistance was vigorous but as the time passed it became subtle. ... read more »

• We Have Been The Victims Of Political Machinations

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-of-political-machinations-44358.aspx

  Description: Chief Minister J&K, Omar Abdullah, in an interview reveals to Suhasini Haidar, senior editor CNN-IBN, his views on the pressing issues – Rehabilitation Policy and the row between State Police and Delhi Police on Liyaqat Shah’s arrest, on AFSPA and Afzal Guru’s execution fallout, and the strained NC-Congress relations while dealing with the present situation in Kashmir. ... read more »

• Novel Protest

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/novel-protest-44357.aspx

  Description: ... read more »

• Govt Promotes 4,254 Pg Masters And Teachers

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...54-pg-masters-and-teachers-44356.aspx

  Description: Jammu, March 30: The government Saturday ordered promotions of 4,254 teachers in the state school education department. ... read more »

• Mufti Killed 21 Hm Militants, Who Were Ready For Talks

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...s-who-were-ready-for-talks-44355.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 30: Terming opposition PDP President Mehbooba Mufti’s statement ridiculous, ruling National Conference NC Saturday accused the party of killing 21 Hizbul Mujahideen militants, who ... read more »

• Rashid Speaks For Hurriyat, Ridicules Nc

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-for-hurriyat-ridicules-nc-44354.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, March 30: The State Assembly Saturday witnessed uproarious scenes as some members indulged in heated arguments over the prolonged detention of Hurriyat leaders and their stance on stone pelting. ... read more »

• Mirwaiz Sees Welcome Change In Kashmir Discourse

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...hange-in-kashmir-discourse-44353.aspx

  Description: Nasrun Mir Srinagar, March 30:  Welcoming the ” in Kashmir discourse in mainstream camp and Pakistani establishment, Hurriyat M chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Saturday said ... read more »

• Liyaqat Sent To Tihar Jail For 14 Days

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-to-tihar-jail-for-14-days-44352.aspx

  Description: PTI New Delhi, Mar 30: The Kashmiri resident Syed Liyaqat Shah, booked for waging war against the country by Delhi Police which claimed he was planning to carry out attacks in the national capital, ... read more »

• Geelani, Malik Still House Locked; Shah, Nayeem Others In Jail

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...shah-nayeem-others-in-jail-44351.aspx

  Description: Towseef Ahmad Srinagar, March 30: Although more than a month has passed since Afzal Guru was hanged in Delhi’s Tihar jail but most of the separatist leaders and activists continue to remain under house arrest and behind bars in Kashmir. ... read more »

• Nhpc In Illegal Possession Of 5000 Kanals Of Land In Jk Study

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...kanals-of-land-in-jk-study-44350.aspx

  Description: Asem Mohiuddin Srinagar, Mar 30: Raising a serious question mark over special status to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370, a study conducted by Delhi-based Centre for Dialogue and Reconciliation CDR has ... read more »

• Omar Admits Friction With Goi Over Afspa, Guru S Body

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-goi-over-afspa-gurus-body-44349.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News New Delhi, March 30: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has admitted of friction between the state government and Government of India GoI over controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act AFSPA and Afzal Guru’s body, ... read more »

• Life Is Becoming Like The World Of Islam

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...like-the-world-of-islam -44348.aspx

  Description: Saeed Naqvi Good poetry sums up powerful emotions which people experience but cannot articulate. A friend in Pakistan has sent me a couplet which does open doors bringing in the light or, at least, providing relief from seemingly interminable suffocation. ... read more »

• 17th Pgrp Concludes At Skims

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/17th-pgrp-concludes-at-skims-44347.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News: Srinagar: 17th PGRP concluded at SKIMS on Saturday with Dr. Shazia Kaunsar, Dr. Farhat Kant from Medicine and Allied and Dr. Yasir Ahmad Lone from Surgery and Allied winning the awards for best research presentation. ... read more »

• Ku Entrance Examinations Conclude

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ance-examinations-conclude-44346.aspx

  Description: Srinagar:Kashmir University KU conducted the entrance examination of 42 courses in the first phase within 10 days and declared all results within 2 days. This shall enable the university to start new academic session in the first week of April as per schedule. ... read more »

• Sagar Reviews Dev Works In Khanyar

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...views-dev-works-in-khanyar-44345.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, MARCH 30:The Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Ali Mohammad Sagar Saturday conducted an extensive tour of Khanyar area and reviewed the pace of developmental works. He also took stock of the problems being faced by the people in these areas. Sagar visited Doulatabad and inspected the construction work on community hall which is coming at a cost of Rs 3.71 crore. ... read more »

• Fof Skuast Begins Plantation Drive At Ganderbal

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ntation-drive-at-ganderbal-44344.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar,Mar 30: Faculty of Forestry, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural sciences and technology of Kashmir started the plantation drive at Faculty site at Benihama/watlaar Ganderbal. Vice Chancellor Tej Pratab Singh, Director Research Professor Shafiq A Wani, Professor M Yousef Zargar, Dean Faculty of Forestry Faculty Members, Students from the Faculty and large number of people from adjoining villages participated in the plantation programme. ... read more »

• Bemina Residents Hold Protest Against Sanitary Problems

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-against-sanitary-problems-44343.aspx

  Description: Sumreen Amin Srinagar March 30:The residents of Hamdania colony Bemina Saturday held a protest demonstration against the sanitary problems in their locality. Javaid Ahmad one among the protestors said that the poor condition of the lanes had caused water logging and other sanitation problems. ... read more »

• Dc Inaugurates Sale Camp At Boulevard Organised

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...amp-at-boulevard-organised-44342.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, MARCH 30:With a view to provide marketing opportunity to  the artisans, J&K Khadi and Village Industries Board today organised an Exhibition-Cum-Sale camp at Boulevard Road near Welcome Hotel. The camp was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar Farooq Ahmed Shah and shall continue for seven days. ... read more »

• Demarcate Tailbal Nalla Residents To Lawda

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...l-nalla-residents-to-lawda-44341.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 30:Residents of Talibal appealed the Vice Chairman VC , LAWDA to order the demarcation of Tailbal Nalla to avoid encroachment by the people for their vested interests. ... read more »

• Dig Holds Meeting For Better Traffic Management In Sgr City

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...fic-management-in-sgr-city-44340.aspx

  Description: SRINAGAR, MARCH 30:In order to ensure smooth movement of traffic in city, a meeting was today held under the chairmanship of DIG Traffic Kashmir in which the Presidents of different market associations including Shopkeepers union participated.During the meeting these associations raised traffic related issues which were discussed threadbare. During the meeting it was unanimously agreed that synergetic approach between traffic police and different market unions, besides other sister agencies is v... read more »

• Mir Tees Off Spring Swing Golf Tournament

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ring-swing-golf-tournament-44339.aspx

  Description: SRINAGAR, MARCH 30:Minister for Tourism Ghulam Ahmad Mir today T-off the Spring Swing Golf Tournament at picturesque Royal Springs Golf Course RSGC here today. Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Shalindar Kumar, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar,  Farooq Ahmed Shah Director Tourism, Talat Parvez, Secretary RSGC Mr. Ghalib other dignitaries and large number of golfers were present on the occasion. ... read more »

• Locals Protest Against Astro Turf In Trc

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-against-astro-turf-in-trc-44338.aspx

  Description: Syed Rizwan Geelani Srinagar, March 30:Dalgate Sports Fraternity DSF Saturday protested against government’s move to lay down Astro turf on Transport Regional Centre TRC ground saying it would stop the progress of sports activities in the ground. ... read more »

• Jinnah S Kashmiri Aide Passes Away In Virginia

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...de-passes-away-in-virginia-44337.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, March 29: General Secretary of Muslim Conference and close aide of Pakistan founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah Agha Shaukat Ali passed away on 19th March 2013, in Vienna, Virginia. Shaukat was the elder brother of former academician Agha Ashraf Ali. ... read more »

• Status Of The Day

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/status-of-the-day-44336.aspx

  Description: Don't beat me up, but if TN wants a referendum on Eelam, what stops Pak from wanting a referendum on Kashmir Ok, we'll all keep wanting.Ramesh Srivats ... read more »

• Tweet Of The Day

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/tweet-of-the-day-44335.aspx

  Description: An apt Headline: #Kashmir tense but rulers relax by lake http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100622/jsp/nation/story_12592317.jsp … #ArchiveRouf Bhat ... read more »

• No Change In Vat-65 Procedure

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/no-change-in-vat-65-procedure-44334.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, March 29: Commissioner Commercial Taxes Kifayat Hussain Rizvi Friday clarified that the government or the Commercial Taxes Department has not made any changes or modification in the existing procedure of obtaining form VAT-65 from the dealer. ... read more »

• La Issues Poll Schedule For Fc Members

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ll-schedule-for-fc-members-44333.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, March 29: As per a notification issued here Friday by Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Speaker Mubarak Gul ordered that the election of 11 members each of the three Financial Committees of House of the J&K Legislative Assembly shall be conducted as per following schedule. ... read more »

• Govt Mulls 5d Theatre At Bagh-e-bahu

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-5d-theatre-at-bagh-e-bahu-44332.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, March 29: Minister for Housing, Horticulture and Culture, Raman Bhalla, has cautioned the people against dumping of building debris in nallahs and internal lanes, adding that such practices lead to public nuisance, particularly during rainy season. ... read more »

• Edu Deptt Promotion List Conceals Vital Info

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...n-list-conceals-vital-info-44331.aspx

  Description: Arun Singh Jammu, March 29: Directorate of School Education Jammu DSEJ concealed vital information while issuing the promotion list of 521 gazetted candidates. ... read more »

• Tengpora Youth S Enforced Disappearance

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ths-enforced-disappearance-44330.aspx

  Description: Syed Rufaida Srinagar, March 29: The High Court Friday granted the government one week to file the latest report regarding the grant of sanction of prosecution against the army men accused of enforced disappearance of a youth from Tengpora Batamaloo. ... read more »

• Jamaat Condemns House Arrest Of Geelani, Malik

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...se-arrest-of-geelani-malik-44329.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 29: Jamaat-e-Islami Friday condemned the government policy of keeping Huriyat Conference G Chairman Syed Ali Geelani and JKLF Chairman Yaseen Malik under constant house arrest. ... read more »

• Govt Dancing To Police, Army Tunes Geelani

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-police-army-tunes-geelani-44328.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 29: Hurriyat Conference G Chairman Syed Ali Geelani Friday said the State government was dancing to the tunes of Police and Army. ... read more »

• Taj Inaugurates Mechanised Cleaning Facility At Smgs Hospital

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-facility-at-smgs-hospital-44327.aspx

  Description: Jammu, March 29: The manual cleaning of wards, corridors and rooms at SMGS hospital and GMC Jammu Friday got replaced by a sophisticated mechanised cleaning with the induction of machines imported from Italy. ... read more »

• Inclusion Of Gojjri In 8th Schedule Recommended To Centre Altaf

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ecommended-to-centre-altaf-44326.aspx

  Description: Rajouri  March 29: Minister for Forest and Environment, Mian Altaf has said that  Government has already recommended to the Central Government the case of inclusion of Gojjri language in the 8th schedule of the constitution  while as efforts are on for setting up Gojjri Departments in Kashmir and Jammu Universities.  ... read more »

• Tara, Manohar Draw Rs 50.86 Lakhs In 3 Years For Fuel

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-lakhs-in-3-years-for-fuel-44325.aspx

  Description: SYED AMJAD SHAH Jammu, March 29: Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand has drawn over Rs 26 lakhs for fuel consumption from the government exchequers in three years, and Rs 1.70 lakhs in two months in 2013, the government said. ... read more »

• Economic Welfare Of Remote Areas Govt S Priority Shabir

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...reas-govts-priority-shabir-44324.aspx

  Description: JAMMU, MARCH 29: Minister of State for Health, Shabir Ahmad Khan, has said the economic welfare of far-flung and backward areas is the top priority of the government adding that special schemes launched to uplift the rural and backward areas are yielding tangible results. ... read more »

• Police-public Mela All Set To Take Off Dgp

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...la-all-set-to-take-off-dgp-44323.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, March 29: Arrangements for one day Police Public Mela were finalized at a joint meeting of senior police officers and members of Police Parivar held on Friday at jammu. ... read more »

• Govt Should Pay Allowances To Youth Pdp Leader

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...wances-to-youth-pdp-leader-44322.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, Mar 29: Taking strong note of charging Rs 200 for job application forms, Peoples Democratic Party PDP leader Shakir Hussain Siddiqui on Friday said that the Coalition Government has broken the backbone of educated unemployed youth who are already in a State of mess. He said that the actual cost of the application form is not more than Rs 25 and alleged that the government was looting the poor candidates. ... read more »

• Mdf Stages Demo

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/mdf-stages-demo-44321.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, Mar 29: Muslim Development Forum MDF on Friday staged a protest demonstration against inordinate delay in widening of the road from Rajinder Bazar to Jamia Majid and in support of their long pending demands here at Talab Khatikan. ... read more »

• Guv Lays Foundation Of Smvdime Buildings

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ation-of-smvdime-buildings-44320.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, March 29: The Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, N N Vohra on Friday stressed upon the need to expeditiously complete the upcoming Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence SMVDIME at Kakryal. ... read more »

• Goi Should Pressurize Pak To Inquire Chamel S Death Bjp

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-inquire-chamels-death-bjp-44319.aspx

  Description: PTI Jammu, Mar 29:  State BJP on Friday alleged that Government of India GoI could not handle the issue of death of the Indian prisoner Chamel Singh in a Pakistani jail properly and demanded that his postmortem report should be made public. ... read more »

• Bgsbu Organizes Debate On Gender Issue

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...zes-debate-on-gender-issue-44318.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Rajouri, March 29: Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University BGSBU on Friday organized a debate competition on ‘Discrimination against women will be detrimental for a vibrant society’ in University premises.  ... read more »

• Pyc Urges Govt To Create Jobs

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/pyc-urges-govt-to-create-jobs-44317.aspx

  Description: PTI Jammu, Mar 29:  Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Youth Congress JKPYC on Friday urged the State government to build the necessary infrastructure so that the youth of the State can be provided employment. ... read more »

• Ca Body Holds Seminar On Bank Audit

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...olds-seminar-on-bank-audit-44316.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, March 29: The Jammu and Kashmir branch of ‘Institute of Chartered Accountants of India’ hosted a seminar on ‘Statutory Bank Audit  on Friday at Fortune Inn Riviera  Hotel in Jammu. Former President of ICAI Amarjit Chopra and CA Dalip K Kaul were the guest speakers on the occasion. ... read more »

• Presence Of Victim S Relative Won T Make Dying Declaration Invalid Sc

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ing-declaration-invalid-sc-44315.aspx

  Description: PTI New Delhi, Mar 29: The mere presence of relatives of victim at the time of recording a dying declaration would not make the statement invalid, the Supreme Court has said while upholding the life ... read more »

• Musharraf Barred From Leaving Pak

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...af-barred-from-leaving-pak-44314.aspx

  Description: Press Trust of India Karachi, Mar 29: Former military dictator Parvez Musharraf, who returned to Pakistan this week to participate in the May 11 polls, was today barred from leaving the country by a court where an angry ... read more »

• Police Raids Jklf Hqrs, Malik S Residence

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...jklf-hqrs-maliks-residence-44313.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 29: Police raided JKLF headquarters, residence of Muhammad Yasin Malik and many houses at Maisuma late last evening. ... read more »

• Some Kashmiri Youth Implicated In False Cases Outside Jk Soz

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...false-cases-outside-jk-soz-44312.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 29: Favouring increase in retirement age of employees from 58 to 60, J&K Pradesh Congress Committee JKPCC chief Saif-ud-Diz Soz Friday said some Kashmiri youth have been ... read more »

• Nc Leaders Back Omar

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/nc-leaders-back-omar-44311.aspx

  Description: Nasrun Mir Srinagar, March 29: Senior leaders of ruling National Conference NC have backed Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s recent statement on State’s conditional accession with India saying J&K is a disputed territory. ... read more »

• Clashes In Baramulla, Downtown Srinagar

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...aramulla-downtown-srinagar-44310.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 29:  The clashes were reported from parts of North Kashmir and Old City Srinagar on Friday while police termed the overall situation in the Valley as peaceful. ... read more »

• Back On The Pulpit, Mirwaiz Flays Govt Oppression

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...waiz-flays-govt-oppression-44309.aspx

  Description: Towseef Ahmad Srinagar, Mar 29: After being confined at his residence for nearly 45 days, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq offered Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid and addressed the congregation. ... read more »

• J&k Short Of 1300 Doctors, 200 Paramedics

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...300-doctors-200-paramedics-44308.aspx

  Description: Faisul Yaseen Srinagar, March 29:  In order to overcome the grappling shortage of doctors in the Health and Medical Education Department, the government is contemplating to increase the deputation quota and terminate around 300 doctors from services for their unauthorized absence. ... read more »

• Resolve Kashmir Issue Zaffar

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/resolve-kashmir-issue-zaffar-44306.aspx

  Description: Srinagar , March 29: Hurriyat leader and Jammu and Kashmir Salvation movement Chairman, Zaffar Akbar Bhat Friday said that Kashmir issue needs to be resolved as per UN resolutions. In a press statement issued here, Bhat said this while addressing a Friday congregations in Aaang Matepora Islamabad. ... read more »

• Dfp Resents Shifting Of Shabir To Kot Bilwal

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ng-of-shabir-to-kot-bilwal-44305.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, March 29: Democratic Freedom Party DFP Friday held a meeting at Tehsil unit Tral under the chairmanship of Javaid Ahmad Mir in which various freedom party workers took part. In a press statement issued here, the participants expressed their resentment over the shifting of their Chairman Shabir Ahmad Shah from Central Jail to Kot Bilwal Jammu despite not keeping good health. ... read more »

• Kashmir Juvenile Justice Bill 2013

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...juvenile-justice-bill-2013-44304.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, March 29: The Civil society of Kashmir Friday hailed the government’s move for clearing the amended Jammu and Kashmir Juvenile Justice Bill 2013. The bill was moved by the Minister for Social Welfare, Sakina Itoo. ... read more »

• Check Credentials Before Taking Admissions Outside Nirupama

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...dmissions-outside-nirupama-44303.aspx

  Description: Srinagar: Nodal Officer Rehabilitation Council Jammu and Kashmir Nirupama Kaul alias Rabia Baji Friday appealed student fraternity and parents to check the credentials of the agencies who promise to facilitate in getting admission before sending them to various institutions. ... read more »

• Speaker Receives Jksft Team

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/speaker-receives-jksft-team-44302.aspx

  Description: JAMMU, MARCH 29:  The Jammu & Kashmir State Football Tennis team JKSFT , after successful participation in the All India Federation Cup, was received by the Speaker, J&K Legislative Assembly, Mubarak Gul, who is also Chairman All India Football Tennis Federation. ... read more »

• Dg Sports Sanctions Scholarship Worth Rs 15 Lakh

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...holarship-worth-rs-15-lakh-44301.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir NewsJAMMU, MARCH 29: Director General Youth Services and Sports, Navin Agarwal, sanctioned Rs. 15.36 lakh as scholarship for the sportspersons who participated in the 58th National Schools Games in various sports disciplines within and outside the State during the year 2012-13. ... read more »

• Legitimizing Nepal Route

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/legitimizing-nepal-route-44300.aspx

  Description: Dear Editor, In response to the article Legitimising illegitimate route, by Zafar Choudhary, published on March 29. What is so wrong in legitimizing the Nepal return route Since the route is there, Pakistan's MFN Most Favoured Nation Status for India is there, our CM's good will is there, goodwill from the security establishment is there, the willingness of youth who want to return is there. ... read more »

• Maverick General S Tryst With Destiny

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...enerals-tryst-with-destiny-44299.aspx

  Description: SUHAIL AHMAD“I have confronted death and defied it several times in the past because destiny and fate have always smiled at me. I only pray that I have more than the proverbial nine lives of a cat.” These are the lines from the prologue of Pervez Musharraf’s autobiography ‘In the Line of Fire’ as he recounts how he survived series of assassination attempts on his life. Luck has indeed played a big part in Musharraf’s life which he acknowledges in his memoir. P... read more »

• Future Of South Asia

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/future-of-south-asia-44298.aspx

  Description: Mudasir Nazar South Asian region, a post colonial creation, is considered as one of the volatile regions of the world. South Asia was known as Indian subcontinent before 1947 and the region being colonial by product remained a confused idea to powerful economies’ point of view.  9/11 attacks on United States led to South Asia turning more visible to the world but more for negative facets than its positive merits. ... read more »

• A Scheme For The Poor, Not A Poor Scheme

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...the-poor-not-a-poor-scheme-44297.aspx

  Description: Neelakshi Mann and Varad Pande Of late, there has been much public debate around the effectiveness of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act MGNREGA , particularly on its targeting of the poor and the socioeconomic profile of its beneficiaries most notably in this newspaper . It is important to look at these claims closely, not as much to counter them but as to present the real picture that has been undermined by often-unsubstantiated criticism. ... read more »

• Lakes Of Jammu Kashmir And Ladakh

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...f-jammu-kashmir-and-ladakh-44296.aspx

  Description: Without immodesty, J&K State can boast of being globally famous for the breathtaking beauty of its natural water bodies especially lakes. However, at a time when these lakes are dying and screaming for help, though which is a matter of concern for all of us, an  enthusiastic author from Srinagar, Mir Ashaq Hussain  has summed up a systematic study of our lakes in his new book- ‘Lakes of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh’ ... read more »

• Pay Anomaly Must Be Addressed

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/pay-anomaly-must-be-addressed-44295.aspx

  Description: Daya Sagar J&K Government has introduced a new recruitment policy for non-gazetted posts where-in as explained by Finance Minister A R Rather, real wages will be paid to the recruits after only five years. When the appointees are to be treated as regular employee who could draw full wages and allowances in the grade of post only after five years without needing any fresh appointment/regularization order, the scheme seems to exploit the unemployed youth. ... read more »

• Training Prog On Molecular Modeling And Rational Drug Designing Concludes

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...l-drug-designing-concludes-44294.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, Mar 29: The two-day National level Training Program on ‘Molecular Modeling and Rational Drug Designing’ organized by Bioinformatics Centre, University of Kashmir concluded here on Friday. During the program presentation by various experts revealed that for all the drugs available on the commercial market, there are only about 500-600 drug targets on which they individually act. ... read more »

• Talat Bats For Industry-based Course In B-schools

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-based-course-in-b-schools-44293.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, Mar 29: Stressing upon the B-schools to generate industry -based knowledge so that the young students persuing management programs at various B-schools, departments and colleges of the valley could find quality placements in the industry and corporate world, Vice Chancellor University of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad has emphasized on close collaboration and partnership between the educational institutes and corporate world. ... read more »

• 4 Injured In Road Mishap

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/4-injured-in-road-mishap-44292.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, Mar 29: A Maruti Car bearing registration number JK01G/1617 and a Truck bearing registration number JK05/4221 collided near Pahroo Chowk, Nowgam, resulting in injuries to four passengers traveling in the Maruti Car. ... read more »

• Rs 10,200 Realized From Erring Shopkeepers

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ed-from-erring-shopkeepers-44291.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, Mar 29: During the market checking conducted by Assistant Director Enforcement, CA&PD department, an amount of Rs. 10,200 was realized as fine from 16 erring Shop Keepers who were booked for violating of Essential Commodities Act. ... read more »

• Jama At To Hold Seminar On Sunday

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-to-hold-seminar-on-sunday-44290.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, Mar 29: Jama’at-e-Islami J&K is holding a seminar in the premises of Al-Huda Mosque, Baran Pather Srinagar on March 31 Sunday on the topic “Global Disorder-Causes and Remedies”. The seminar will be addressed by eminent religious scholars and intellectuals of the valley to explain different aspects of “international menace”. ... read more »

• Mir Urges Tourists To Visit Kashmir, Captivate Spring Beauty

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ir-captivate-spring-beauty-44289.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, Mar 29: Minister for Tourism Ghulam Ahmad Mir has called upon the world tourists to visit Kashmir and enchant the beauties of spring bestowed to the valley known as Paradise on Earth adding that Kashmir valley has its own charm in all the seasons of the year. ... read more »

• Projects Worth Rs 260 Cr For City Under Execution

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...r-for-city-under-execution-44288.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, Mar 29: Progress of urban projects being executed by J&K Economic Reconstruction Agency ERA in Srinagar city under urban sector of its Multi- sector Project for Infrastructure Rehabilitation MPIR funded by Asian Development Bank ADB were reviewed in a meeting of officers Friday here. ... read more »

• Skims Receives 800 Liver Patients Per Year; 90 Die Of Failure

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...per-year-90-die-of-failure-44287.aspx

  Description: Ashiq Ahmad Srinagar, Mar 29: Every year more than 800 patients visit SKIMS Soura for treatment of liver ailments and among them 60-90 patients die of failure, Dr Mohammad Sultan Khuroo, a senior SKIMS doctor Friday said. Dr Khuroo said liver transplant surgery in Kashmir valley is still a distant dream for various reasons.“Liver transplant surgery needs meticulous infection control with extremely trained paramedical staff, trained doctors and separate ICU. ... read more »

• No Change In Existing Procedure Of Obtaining Form Vat-65 Commissioner Ct

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...orm-vat-65-commissioner-ct-44286.aspx

  Description: JAMMU, MARCH 29: Commissioner Commercial Taxes, Kifayat Hussain Rizvi, has clarified that the government or the Commercial Taxes Department has not made any changes or modification in the existing procedure of obtaining form VAT-65 from the dealer. ... read more »

• Employment Fair In Budgam

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/employment-fair-in-budgam-44285.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, MARCH 29: The unemployed youth of the district Budgam have been provided Rs. 2.68 crore as Voluntary Service Allowance BSA under SKEWPY during the current fiscal. This was stated at an Employment Fair organised by the employment and counselling Centre Budgam in coordination with the district administration held at Hardpanzoo Budgam. ... read more »

• Dic Organizes Awareness Camp At Anantnag

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...awareness-camp-at-anantnag-44284.aspx

  Description: ANANTNAG, MARCH 29:District Industries Centre DIC , Anantnag organized an awareness camp for educated unemployed youth of Anantnag and Kulgam, so that they can be benefitted by the schemes and facilities provided by the Industries and Commerce Department. ... read more »

• Livestock Awareness Camp Held At Ang

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...awareness-camp-held-at-ang-44283.aspx

  Description: ANANTNAG, MARCH 29: Livestock health awareness camps under centrally sponsored scheme Assistance to States for Control of Animal Diseases ASCAD were conducted at Block Mattan and District Veterinary Complex, Anantnag today. ... read more »

• Awareness Camp For Setting Up Of Igus Held At Bla

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ing-up-of-igus-held-at-bla-44282.aspx

  Description: BARAMULLA, MARCH 29: A daylong awareness camp for the unemployed education youth to set up their Income General Units IGUs was organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Dak Bungalow, Baramulla today. ... read more »

• 315 Igus Established At Kupwara, Bandipora

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ished-at-kupwara-bandipora-44281.aspx

  Description: KUPWARA, MARCH 29:The Khadi and Village Industries Board KVIB , Kupwara has established 127 Income Generating Units IGUs during previous 2 years in Kupwara district. For this purpose the financial institutions have provided an amount of Rs. 4.26 crore among the 881 educated unemployed youth of the district. While the KVIB has provided subsidy component of Rs. 1.50 crore as 35 percent share. ... read more »

• Kissan Mela Inaugurated At Ramsoo

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...mela-inaugurated-at-ramsoo-44280.aspx

  Description: RAMBAN, MARCH 29:- Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Hassan Mir, accompanied by Minister of State for Technical Education, Power, CAPD, Vikar Rasool and Minister of State for Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Nazir Ahmed Gurezi inaugurated Agriculture Machinery mela-cum-awareness camp at Ramsoo today. ... read more »

• 69-yr-old Tourist From Mumbai Dies In Hotel Room In Gulmarg

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...s-in-hotel-room-in-gulmarg-44279.aspx

  Description: PTI  Srinagar:A 69-year-old tourist from Mumbai died in her hotel room in a famous ski resort of Gulmarg in North Kashmir, police said on Friday. ... read more »

• Groupe Danone To Foray Into Kashmir Market

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-foray-into-kashmir-market-44278.aspx

  Description: Sheikh Saleem Srinagar, March 29:Groupe Danone, a French food-products multinational corporation, is going to foray into Kashmir market this year. In India Danone purchased India-based Wockhardt’s nutrition business for 355 million dollars last year. ... read more »

• J&k Bank Organises Loan Mela In Budgam

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...anises-loan-mela-in-budgam-44277.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, Mar 29:J&K Bank organised a ‘Loan Mela’ in Arizal area of district Budgam, wherein solar lighting and photo-voltaic systems were distributed among the beneficiaries. Cluster Head Budgam Mohammad Ayoub Wanchoo distributed the lighting systems under JK Bank Solar Lighting & Photo Voltaic Finance among the beneficiaries, especially those belonging to un-electrified areas like Kharian and Ringzabal. ... read more »

• Tourist Dies In Gulmarg Hotel

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/tourist-dies-in-gulmarg-hotel-44274.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 29: A tourist from Maharashtra was found dead in a hotel in Gulmarg on Thursday.The deceased has been identified as Preeti 69 of Mumbai. Police said the tourist died a natural death. ... read more »

• Mirwaiz Offers Friday Prayers At Jamia Masjid

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ay-prayers-at-jamia-masjid-44273.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 29: After nearly a gap of two months, Mirwaiz, Umar Farooq offered the Friday congregational prayers at Srinagar’s Grand Mosque Jamia Masjid a day after government lifted restrictions on his movement. Mirwaiz also addressed people on the occasion. ... read more »

• Info Deptt To Ensure Proper Reporting On House Proceedings

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...rting-on-house-proceedings-44272.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, March 28: Taking cognizance of the concern expressed by Members of the Legislative Assembly regarding reportage of the proceedings of the House, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Incharge Information Department convened a meeting Thursday evening which was attending by Special Secretary Information, ... read more »

• Spurt In Infiltration Likely In Summer

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...iltration-likely-in-summer-44271.aspx

  Description: PTI New Delhi, March 28: Ahead of the onset of summer, the defence establishment is apprehending a spurt in militant violence in Jammu and Kashmir with indications that Pakistan has increased its activity of pushing infiltrators into the State. ... read more »

• Lc Chairman Administers Oath To Naeem

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-administers-oath-to-naeem-44270.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, March 27: Legislative Council Chairman Amrit Malhotra Thursday administered oath to Syed Naeem Akhtar of opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP as member of the upper house. Naeem and Yashpaul were elected on March 7 as LC members. ... read more »

• La Passes Bill On Juvenile Justice

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...s-bill-on-juvenile-justice-44269.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, March 28: The Legislative Assembly passed a bill on juvenile justice and seven other bills during Thursday’s business. Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Abdul Rahim Rather on behalf of Chief Minister moved a Bill to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services Decentralization and Recruitment Act, 2010 LA Bill No of 2013 . ... read more »

• Sale Of Acid Govt Frames 5-member Committee

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-frames-5-member-committee-44268.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News: Srinagar, March 28: The government Thursday constituted a five-member committee to examine legal aspects and suggest measures for effective regulation of the sale of acid in the State. As per the order No 526-GAD of 2013 dated March 28, 2013 issued by General Administration Department GAD , a committee has been constituted which according to the GAD order will submit its report within a period of 15 days. ... read more »

• Jklf Condemns Malik S House Arrest

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ndemns-maliks-house-arrest-44267.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 28: Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front JKLF Thursday condemned the house arrest of party chairman Yasin Malik. A spokesperson of JKLF in a statement issued here condemned the house arrest of Malik. He said Malik had been confined to a small room for the past several days and his heath was deteriorating fast. ... read more »

• Omar Told Parliament Kashmir Needs Political Resolution Tanvir

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...olitical-resolution-tanvir-44266.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 28: Political Secretary to Chief Minister Tanvir Sadiq Thursday said Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had always reiterated that Kashmir issue was a political issue and could only be resolved through political means. ... read more »

• Muztar S Demise Widely Condoled

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/muztars-demise-widely-condoled-44265.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 28: Prominent politicians of the State Thursday expressed condolences with the family of noted journalist and poet of Kashmir Tahir Muztar who passed away on Wednesday. Muztar, 79, suffered cardiac arrest at 5:30 pm yesterday. ... read more »

• Militants Active

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/militants-active-44264.aspx

  Description: Dear Editor, This is regarding news about militants active in Kashmir and recent strikes. All of a sudden we see a surge in militancy in Kashmir. Few months ago, some top officials of security forces, especially the Army, made tall claims about almost eradicating insurgency.  ... read more »

• Atoot Ang Rhetoric

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/atoot-ang-rhetoric-44263.aspx

  Description: Dear Editor, This is in response to the news report JK part of India: Dy CM, published on March 28. “Atoot-ang as rhetoric” are of course the views of Chief Minister of J&K, an elected leader, whom even Congress or any International Community as of now can move. Tara Chand perhaps speaks party language and his own views seem to be barred. ... read more »

• Pay Anomaly

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/pay-anomaly-44262.aspx

  Description: Dear Editor, In response to the article …And Omar takes Delhi head-on, by Shujaat Bukhari, published on March 27. Your services in paternalism are being recognized in all fronts, at regional/national level, as your thoughts that have sense of responsibility to accommodate all sections of people across the J&K without any discrimination. ... read more »

• Omar S Speech

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/omars-speech-44261.aspx

  Description: Dear Editor, This is in response to the article …And Omar takes Delhi head-on, by Shujaat Bukhari, published on March 27.  I beg to differ on the argument. Omar Abdullah has realized that the people of Kashmir have started disliking him so it is an act only, same as the one played in 2008 parliament. ... read more »

• Youth Displaced

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/youth-displaced-44260.aspx

  Description: Ishtiyaq Wani Many years ago, the youth residing in and near Dalgate, Sonawar, Raj Bagh, Mandir Bagh, Khayam, Lal Chowk, found themselves taken off the turf with Kashmir Golf Club Srinagar seized by the authorities and converted to an elite club where very few could afford to relax some nerve. It might have added a bright spot on Srinagar’s tourist map, but askings of hundreds of youth were grossly ignored. ... read more »

• Legitimising Illegitimate Route

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...imising-illegitimate-route-44259.aspx

  Description: Zafar Choudhary The clamour in Assembly and outside it and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s tough talk notwithstanding, Liyaquat Shah of Kupwara is unlikely to escape the clutches of Delhi Police anytime soon. In a completely securitised atmosphere which is, sadly, fast becoming a hallmark of Indian political and security establishment, once someone taken in even on suspicion or unverified complaint is made to languish for years together. ... read more »

• Hospital Alert

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/hospital-alert-44258.aspx

  Description: The hospitals in Srinagar continue to bear the patient rush from different corners of the valley. This overload is bound to affect the patient care badly. The heavy dependence on city hospitals is mainly due to poor infrastructure in the sub-district hospitals and public health centres in rural areas; this despite the claims of successive governments to revamp the healthcare in the state. Even if the infrastructure is adequate at some places, doctors usually dither to work in far off places ther... read more »

• 3 Officers Handed Additional Charges

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-handed-additional-charges-44257.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 24: The government Thursday ordered handing over of additional charges to three officers from April 1, 2013. ... read more »

• Govt Orders Transfers, Postings Of 49 Officers

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...rs-postings-of-49-officers-44256.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 28: The government Thursday ordered transfers and postings of 49 officers. Mohammad Ashraf Wani, awaiting orders of adjustment in the office of Divisional Commissioner ... read more »

• Govt Sanctions Prosecution Of G Bal Doc

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ns-prosecution-of-gbal-doc-44255.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 28: The government Thursday sanctioned prosecution of a doctor in Ganderbal for causing death of a woman due to negligence. ... read more »

• Goi Extends Pre-paid Mobile Service In Jk By 2 Yrs

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ile-service-in-jk-by-2-yrs-44254.aspx

  Description: PTI New Delhi, March 28: The Government of India GoI Thursday extended the pre-paid mobile services in Jammu and Kashmir and Northeast by another two years as the current permission was coming to ... read more »

• Jk Economy Loses Rs 4500 Cr In Disturbances After Guru S Hanging

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...bances-after-gurus-hanging-44253.aspx

  Description: M I Jehangir Srinagar, Mar 28: Jammu and Kashmir's economy has taken a hit from the rash of strike calls given by separatists groups and curfew in the Valley in the aftermath of the hanging of Parliament attack convict ... read more »

• Bjp Against Arrest Of Innocent People

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-arrest-of-innocent-people-44252.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 28: Stating that nobody especially from Kashmir should be harassed on the pretext of involvement in militancy, BJP’s National Spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad Thursday said the party is against arrest of innocent persons. ... read more »

• Liyaqat S Case Litmus Test For Delhi Nc Mp

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...itmus-test-for-delhi-nc-mp-44251.aspx

  Description: Nasrun Mir Srinagar, March 28: The National Conference Member Parliament MP Mehboob Beg Thursday said Syed Liyaqat Shah’s case is a litmus test for India as the case has potential to derail already broken relations between Srinagar and New Delhi. ... read more »

• Nia Takes Over Investigations

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/nia-takes-over-investigations-44250.aspx

  Description: PTI New Delhi, Mar 28: The Home Ministry Thursday issued a notification facilitating the National Investigation Agency NIA to take over the case related to the arrest of Syed Liyaqat Shah of Kupwara, ... read more »

• Pdp Justifies Assembly Boycott On Guru Body

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...embly-boycott-on-guru-body-44249.aspx

  Description: Arun Singh Jammu, Mar 28: Justifying the decision of boycotting Assembly session, opposition PDP patron and former Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Thursday said the ruling National Conference led ... read more »

• Guru, Chamil Issues Rock Assembly

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...hamil-issues-rock-assembly-44248.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, March 28: The issues of Parliament attack convict Mohammad Afzal Guru and Indian prisoner Chamel Singh's torture and death in Pakistan rocked the Assembly Thursday with Jammu based ... read more »

• Twist In Attack On Deputy Sarpanch

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-attack-on-deputy-sarpanch-44247.aspx

  Description: Asem Mohiuddin Srinagar, Mar 28: In a major twist to alleged attack on deputy sarpanch in Kupwara, police Thursday said he had not sustained bullet injury but had burn wounds and is likely to be booked and arrested. ... read more »

• Curbs On Separatists Likely To Be Lifted

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...atists-likely-to-be-lifted-44246.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir NewsSrinagar, March 28: With Hurriyat Conference M Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq released from house detention, the government is likely to lift curbs on movement of other separatist leaders, who are under house arrest. ... read more »

• Restrictions On Hurriyat M Chief Lifted

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...on-hurriyat-m-chief-lifted-44245.aspx

  Description: Syed Rizwan Geelani Srinagar, March 28: Authorities Thursday lifted the siege around Nageen residence of Hurriyat Conference M chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq after he had filed a writ petition in the High Court challenging his continuous house arrest. ... read more »

• Over 450 Graft Cases Pending In Sac, Cb, Svo

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ases-pending-in-sac-cb-svo-44244.aspx

  Description: Syed Amjad Shah Jammu, March 28: The government Thursday disclosed that four sitting ministers, five ex-ministers, legislators, politicians and bureaucrats are also facing the corruption cases and said at least 465 ... read more »

• Medico-legal Workshop Held At Gmc

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...legal-workshop-held-at-gmc-44243.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, Mar 28: Considering and designing fruitful purpose of delivering the autopsy services during any crisis, the Health Services Department, Kashmir in collaboration with Government Medical College, Srinagar organized CME-Cum-Workshop on “Medico Legal Issues” for field Medical Officers under National Rural Health Mission NRHM to enhance their knowledge and skill in order to hold their capacity building for better confidence and deliverance of services. ... read more »

• Wakf Employees Face Charges Of Selling Out Copper From Hazratbal Shrine

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...pper-from-hazratbal-shrine-44242.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, Mar 28: Amid allegations of misappropriation of Wakf money, some employees of the Wakf Board are facing accusations of selling out copper plates of Central Tomb of Hazratbal shrine after it was damaged. A committee to ascertain the facts has been set up and to submit report within two weeks. ... read more »

• Formulate Comprehensive Proposal For Eidgah Upgradation Speaker

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...eidgah-upgradation-speaker-44241.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, Mar 28: The Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Mr Mubarak Gul today directed the Tourism Department to hire the services of the experts and prepare comprehensive Project Report for the overall development of Eidgah Srinagar, including provision for all basic amenities for the people. He directed for nominating a nodal officer of the Tourism Department to oversee the progress on the development project on day-to-day basis. ... read more »

• 61st General Orientation Course Concludes At Asc

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...on-course-concludes-at-asc-44240.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, Mar 28: Underlying the importance of the growing challenges faced by the teachers due to ever increasing demand and thirst amongst the students and learners for more knowledge and information Vice Chancellor University of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad emphasized upon the teaching community to fine tune their pedagogy skills and update their knowledge and information so as to cater to the pressing demands in higher education. ... read more »

• Ku Entrance Test Conclude Successfully

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...test-conclude-successfully-44239.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, Mar 28: Except for the post graduate entrance in Social Work the entrance examination for more than 40 PG courses offered by the University of Kashmir concluded here on Thursday with the KU authorities holding the examinations in 26 different sessions for 10 days with each day divided into two- three sessions that is morning, afternoon and evening for the convenience of thousands of the aspirants. ... read more »

• Lesser Wages Compel Docs To Leave Valley

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ompel-docs-to-leave-valley-44238.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 28: Director SKIMS Dr. Showkat Zargar Thursday said doctors are leaving the State as they are not appreciated here.“There is a trend of doctors leaving Valley as we pay them less,” he said. “Doctors who stay here stay out of social compulsions.” ... read more »

• Aircel Offers Free Nimbuzz Plan For J&k Prepaid Users

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-plan-for-jk-prepaid-users-44237.aspx

  Description: Agencies Srinagar: Aircel users in Jammu and Kashmir are offered free Nimbuzz messaging up to 40MB of data for a period of 30 days Even as Facebook partnered with the local telecom operators Airtel and Reliance Communications to promote Facebook Messenger, rival free instant messaging firm Nimbuzz has tied up with Aircel to launch special Nimbuzz plans. ... read more »

• Ensure 100 Kccs Distribution By June Samoon

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...istribution-by-june-samoon-44236.aspx

  Description: JAMMU, MARCH 28:The Steering Sub-Committee of J&K State Level Bankers Committee Friday convened a review meeting under the Chairmanship of Commissioner Secretary, Agriculture Production Department Asgar Hassan Samoon, to take stock of sanctioning of pending KCC Cards and disbursement of crop loan. ... read more »

• Sarah City Center Shop Owners Constitute Executive Body

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-constitute-executive-body-44235.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar: The shopkeepers association of Sarah City Centre Shopping Complex, Srinagar on Wednesday constituted an executive body and elected Afaq Ahmed Bhat as Chairman. The association held a meeting to and decided to hold the executive body for the promotion of business and also address the genuine requirements and demands legally and constitutionally.  ... read more »

• Incentives Worth Rs 67 Lakhs Given To Saffron Growers

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...s-given-to-saffron-growers-44234.aspx

  Description: Srinagar, MARCH 28:Minister for Agriculture Ghulam Hassan Mir called for focused attention towards enhancing production and productivity of Saffron, as there is great demand for Kashmiri Saffron both in domestic as well as worldwide. ... read more »

• Goi S Unwise Decision Affected Trade In Kashmir

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-affected-trade-in-kashmir-44233.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar: In the Executive Committee meeting of the Associated Chamber of Commerce & Industries-Kashmir CCIK , the members present expressed shock and grief at the recent ’ decision of the government to hang Mohammad Afzal Guru which brought the economic activities of all the spheres of trade, commerce and industry in the Kashmir Valley to a grinding halt. ... read more »

• 80000 Vacancies To Be Filled Through Fast Track Mode Rather

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ugh-fast-track-mode-rather-44232.aspx

  Description: JAMMU, MARCH 28:Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs Abdul Rahim Rather Thursday informed the House that Government would fill up about 80000 vacant posts through fast tract recruitment in the coming two years. ... read more »

• Love Brings Floods Of Solace

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/love-brings-floods-of-solace-44231.aspx

  Description: Ambreen Hamadani“You will not enter paradise until you have faith. And you will not complete your faith until you love one another.” Prophet Mohammad S.A.W We are born with an immense capacity to love because perhaps love is what God made the world with. Love comes in many forms. Each form of love is like an angel, beautiful and divine It takes the shape of compassion, care, devotion, brotherhood, kindness, mercy, piety, affection, friendship and tenderness and these are the things t... read more »

• Democracy In Pakistan

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/democracy-in-pakistan-44230.aspx

  Description: Amit Ranjan Defying all negative predictions about its continuity in office and amidst all sorts of political troubles, Pakistan People’s Party PPP led government under President Asif Ali Zardari has, successfully, completed its fixed term in office. In the beginning and middle of its term the incumbent government has faced resistance from various quarters. That made many political pundits to share their thoughts on the murky future of democracy in Pakistan. ... read more »

• What If Sanjay Dutt Was A Muslim

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...f-sanjay-dutt-was-a-muslim-44229.aspx

  Description: Towseef Ahmad Famous Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt’s tryst with the law has once again came to haunt him. Ever since the highest court of the country convicted him in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, his well-wishers are continuously clamoring in his support and asking the government to show leniency towards him. His supporters including politicians, Bollywood stars, bureaucrats and civil society members are seeking clemency for the influential Dutt believing that he does not deserve the ... read more »

• Differently Abled Children Stage Demo

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-abled-children-stage-demo-44225.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu Mar 28: Deaf and dumb children along with their parents and guardians under the banner of lsquo;Association of Parents of Hearing Handicapped J and K rsquo; APHH on Thursday staged a protest rally demanding fulfillment of their long pending demands at Jammu ... read more »

• Icela Organizes Workshop On Environment

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...es-workshop-on-environment-44224.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu Mar 28: Indian Council for Enviro Legal ICELA on Thursday organized a one day workshop on lsquo;Role of Students in Environment Protection rsquo; at Sarwal Chowk Jammu According to a press release the workshop was presided over by former District and Sessions Judge Choudhary Vidya Sagar and former Legislator Ashok Sharma was the Chief Guest ldquo;Cutting trees is a sin said Ashok Sharma while making an appeal to the students to fight against cutting trees land grabbing ... read more »

• Bjp Migrant Cell Criticizes Jugal S Suspension

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...iticizes-jugals-suspension-44223.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu Mar 28: Bhartiya Janta Party Migrant Cell on Thursday termed the suspension of State BJP President Jugal Kishore Sharma from budget session of State Legislative Assembly as an attempt to silence dissent healthy criticism and voice of Jammu region ... read more »

• Develop Smvdu As Knowledge Hub Guv

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...smvdu-as-knowledge-hub-guv-44222.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Katra March 28: Governor of Jammu and Kashmir N N Vohra on Thursday emphasized the importance of developing Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University SMVDU as a knowledge hub and a centre of excellence to impart world class education to youth so that they can successfully compete in all spheres of human endeavour ... read more »

• Govt Repairing Damaged Transformers In Bani

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...maged-transformers-in-bani-44221.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu March 28: Minister of State for Technical Education Vikar Rasool on Thursday informed the House that 22 electric transformers were damaged due to heavy rainfall in Bani block during the month of February 2013 ... read more »

• Govt Takes Up 10 Water Supply Schemes In Poonch

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...r-supply-schemes-in-poonch-44220.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu March 28: Minister for PHE Irrigation and Flood Control Sham Lal Sharma on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that 10 new water supply schemes have been taken up in Poonch under NRDWP during the current financial year adding that under MNP 6 water supply schemes are in progress in Haveli constituency ... read more »

• Pfjds Holds Seminar On Declining Sex Ratio

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...nar-on-declining-sex-ratio-44219.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Doda March 28: Peace Foundation for Justice and Development Society Doda PFJDS organized a seminar on Thursday on lsquo;consequences of imbalance in sex ratio amp; female infanticide rsquo; at Government Higher Secondary School Girls Doda ... read more »

• Rang Manch Honours Balwant Thakur

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...nch-honours-balwant-thakur-44218.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Amritsar March 28: Theatre director Balwant Thakur was conferred with Gursharan Singh Theatre Commitment Award on Wednesday on the occasion of observance of World Theatre Day here at Virsa Vihar in Amritsar ... read more »

• Muzaffar Gets Extension, Is Md Handicrafts Corporation

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...md-handicrafts-corporation-44217.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar March 28: The government Thursday re employed Muzaffar Hussain Munshi as Managing Director Handricrafts S amp; E Corporation for a period of one years The orders to this effect were issued by General Administration Department GAD today Muzaffar a senior KAS officer is currently Director Handicrafts is due to retire on March 31 ... read more »

• Iti Pattan Classrooms Turned Into Crpf Men S Bedrooms

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ed-into-crpf-mens-bedrooms-44216.aspx

  Description: Javid Ahmad Baramulla March 28: The classrooms computer and stenography labs of the Industrial Training Institute Pattan in north Kashmir rsquo;s Baramulla district have been turned into the bedrooms of paramilitary CRPF men The troops occupied the ITI Pattan after the execution of Afzal Guru to deal with law and order situation in the area ... read more »

• Shifting Bla Hospital Near Nursing School Raises Eyebrows

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ing-school-raises-eyebrows-44215.aspx

  Description: Syed Rizwan Geelani Srinagar March 28: The Health department rsquo;s decision to shift District Hospital Baramulla to a place where a nursing school is already functioning has raised many eyebrows The Health department is planning to shift District Hospital Baramulla to its new building at Kanth Bagh where a nursing school is already functioning ... read more »

• Fast Track Court For Rapes Delivers First Verdict

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...pes-delivers-first-verdict-44214.aspx

  Description: Syed Rufaida Srinagar March 28: In its first verdict a fast track court Thursday sentenced a man for three years rigorous imprisonment for abducting a minor The Court of Second Additional Sessions Judge Srinagar fast track court for rape cases Madan Lal sentenced one Bilal Khan of Abu Bakar Colony Bemina for three years rigorous imprisonment for committing the offence of abduction of a minor under section 363 of Ranbir Penal Code RPC ... read more »

• Tackling Militancy Top Priority Of Police Igp Jmu

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...priority-of-police-igp-jmu-44213.aspx

  Description: PTI Jammu March 28: Calling for alertness in the police forces to take on challenges posed by militants Inspector General of Police IGP Jammu region Thursday said tackling militancy remained top priority for the police force ... read more »

• Panchs Threaten Enmasse Resignations

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...eaten-enmasse-resignations-44212.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar March 28: A day after Deputy Sarpanch was allegedly shot at and injured by unidentified gunmen in north Kashmir rsquo;s Kupwara district All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference AJKPC Thursday said all 35 000 panchs and sarpanchs in the State would resign lsquo;if one more worker was attacked rsquo; ... read more »

• Tweet Of The Day

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/tweet-of-the-day-44211.aspx

  Description: Strange A #Kashmir militant ready to surrender is suspected for #39;what if he planned attacks #39; but GoI often ignores terror alerts by Intel Farzana Versey ... read more »

• Status Of The Day

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/status-of-the-day-44210.aspx

  Description: Advent of #Bahar in #Kashmir is the time when people from #Bihar come in lakhs Arif Maghribi Khan ... read more »

• 3-day Pgrr Begins At Skims

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/3-day-pgrr-begins-at-skims-44203.aspx

  Description: Sheikh Saleem Srinagar, Mar 28: A three-day ‘Post Graduate Research Presentation’ PGRR program Thursday began at SKIMS Soura. The program is organized by Department of General and Minimal Invasive Surgery. During the inaugural session Director SKIMS, Showkat Ahmad Zargar said the research activity will largely benefit healthcare in the State. “Today we have contributed something good towards the society and to the institute by presenting research papers of international standar... read more »

• Shutdown Affects Life Partially In Valley

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...s-life-partially-in-valley-44195.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar March 28: The shutdown on Thursday partially affected life in Kashmir. The call was given to demand the mortal remains of Afzal Guru who was hanged and buried in New Delhi rsquo;s Tihar jail ... read more »

• Status Of The Day

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/status-of-the-day-44194.aspx

  Description: 28th March 1586 Kashmir #39;s last King Sultan Yusuf Chak was imprisoned by Mughals in Delhi One of the great betrayals in History of #KashmirMuhammad Faysal ... read more »

• Tweet Of The Day

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/tweet-of-the-day-44193.aspx

  Description: PMO speeds up infrastructure projects in the state of Jammu and Kashmir Details at http://pmindia gov in/press details php nodeid=1582 hellip; Photo http://pmindia gov in/media/photo_detail php photoID=380 hellip;Manmohan Singh ... read more »

• Dr Yatoo Elected Member Of Prestigious Inasl

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ember-of-prestigious-inasl-44192.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar March 27: Noted gastroenterologist Dr Ghulam Nabi Yatoo has been elected as the member of the Governing Council of Indian National Association for Study of the Liver INASL for a period of three years ... read more »

• People Denied Right To Protest Nayeem

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ed-right-to-protest-nayeem-44191.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar March 27: Claiming that his arrest was pre planned in wake of Afzal Guru rsquo;s execution Nayeem Khan Wednesday said authorities had put all arrangements in place to lsquo;deny rsquo; people the right to protest peacefully ... read more »

• Armed Struggle Only Solution To Kashmir Salahuddin

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...tion-to-kashmir-salahuddin-44190.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar March 27: Claiming that armed struggle was the only solution to vexed Kashmir issue United Jehad Council chief Syed Salahuddin Wednesday said that India had proved itself to be an enemy of dialogue process ... read more »

• Andrabi Was Champion Of Human Rights Javaid

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ion-of-human-rights-javaid-44189.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar March 27: Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front H Chairman Javaid Ahmad Mir Wednesday paid glowing tributes to Advocate Jaleel Andrabi on his death anniversary and said he was a champion of human rights ... read more »

• Jaleel Was Pioneer Of Resistance Movement Malik

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-resistance-movement-malik-44188.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar March 27: Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front Chairman Yasin Malik Wednesday said Advocate Jaleel Andrabi was among the pioneers of ldquo;ongoing resistance struggle rdquo; and his replacement had not been yet found ... read more »

• Geelani Asks Lawyers To Reject Outright Police Bill

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...eject-outright-police-bill-44187.aspx

  Description: Syed Rufaida Srinagar March 27: Chairman of Hurriyat Conference G Syed Ali Geelani Wednesday asked the lawyer rsquo;s fraternity to reject outright the proposed Police Bill Addressing a seminar telephonically from home on Police Bill and Jaleel Andrabi organized by the High Court Bar Association here the octogenarian leader said Police Bill should be rejected outright ... read more »

• Omar S Defiance Commendable

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/omars-defiance-commendable-44186.aspx

  Description: Dr Altaf Hussain This is in response to the article hellip;And Omar takes Delhi head on by Shujaat Bukhari published on March 27 The speech made by Omar Abdullah in Assembly on March 25 is a historical speech It was delivered on the floor of the state Legislative Assembly which straightaway means it is on record He is a democratically elected CM of the state whose legitimacy is sanctified by the Election Commission of India He is the leader of the House and hence articulates not only his persona... read more »

• Traffic Jams

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/traffic-jams-44185.aspx

  Description: Dear Editor Congested roads have become a common find everyday in the busy marketplaces in Srinagar The worst inconvenience is when public transport vehicles are parked or halting on the roads for long durations of time to pick the passengers ... read more »

• Sher-e-kashmir

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/sher-e-kashmir-44184.aspx

  Description: Dear Editor In response to the article Was Sher e Kashmir secular by Zahir ud Din published on March 24 Popular media which represents voice if India describes him Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah in one edition at the turn of millennium of India today ... read more »

• Omar Under Pressure

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/omar-under-pressure-44183.aspx

  Description: Dear Editor This is in response to the article hellip;And Omar takes Delhi head on by Shujaat Bukhari published on March 27 I believe the Centre will hardly be shocked to hear such a discourse from Omar for this is not his first bold statement Actually his eye to eye talk to Delhi simply means his lament and anger against the lack of egalitarian treatment towards Kashmiris who are still to see lsquo;Incredible India rsquo; and only subjected to blows and bashes of the security forces deployed in... read more »

• Return Of The General

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/return-of-the-general-44182.aspx

  Description: D Suba Chandran One of the all time greats of Kung Fu movies ndash; Return of the Dragon released in 1972 is about Bruce Lee leaving Hong Kong to Rome to save a hotel business run by his Uncle rsquo;s family from a local mafia Bruce Lee does defeat his enemies in the movie only to find towards the end his Uncle whose business he has gone to save takes the bribe finally to betray the family General Musharraf has returned to Pakistan last week from Dubai to save Pakistan Will he be able to save th... read more »

• Peace In Kashmir

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/peace-in-kashmir-44181.aspx

  Description: Peace and harmony are footstalls upon which exalted civilizations were erected some of which even today continue their progressive run In Kashmir more than two decades have passed in intense hostility marked with sporadic violence and relative calms tentative rejoicings and serious letdowns gas and guns words and wounds hellip; and now people wonder if anything has changed at all other than the players on ground ... read more »

• Tulip Garden

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/tulip-garden-44180.aspx

  Description: ... read more »

• School Timing Changed

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/school-timing-changed-44179.aspx

  Description: Srinagar March 27: According to Director School Education Kashmir DSEK the school timings both in government as well as recognized private schools within the municipal limits of Srinagar city has been ... read more »

• Proud Of Kargil Operation Musharraf

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...kargil-operation-musharraf-44178.aspx

  Description: Rezaul H Laskar Islamabad/Karachi March 27: Former Pakistan president and military ruler Parvez Musharraf Wednesday said he was proud of the Kargil operation during which Pakistani troops had crossed the ... read more »

• Tahir Muztar Passes Away

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/tahir-muztar-passes-away-44177.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar March 27: Noted poet and journalist Tahir Muztar passed away on Wednesday Muztar passed away at 5:30 pm on Wednesday after a brief spell of illness ... read more »

• Jk Part Of India Dy Cm

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/jk-part-of-india-dy-cm-44176.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar March 27: Stating that Congress believes in Indira Shiekh nbsp; accord of 1975 nbsp; senior Congress leader and Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand Wednesday said Jammu and Kashmir is part of India ... read more »

• Sleeper Cells Keep Militancy Alive Igp

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...s-keep-militancy-alive-igp-44175.aspx

  Description: Javid Ahmad Baramulla March 27: Ruling out zero militancy in Kashmir Inspector General of Police Abdul Gani Mir Wednesday said there are sleeper cells of militants active in the valley ... read more »

• Army Intensifies Vigil Along Loc

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ntensifies-vigil-along-loc-44174.aspx

  Description: Asem Mohiuddin Srinagar March 25: After surge in militant attacks in the Valley and apprehensions that militants may try to infiltrate into Kashmir from across Line of Control in the coming months Army has intensified ... read more »

• Militants Attack Sog Camp In Shopian

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...attack-sog-camp-in-shopian-44173.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar March 27: nbsp; Militants Wednesday attacked camp of Special Operations Group SOG in South Kashmir rsquo;s Shopian district while deputy sarpanch was shot at by unidentified gunmen in border ... read more »

• Omar Rules Out Scrapping Of Psa

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...rules-out-scrapping-of-psa-44172.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu March 27: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has ruled out possibility of scrapping the controversial Public Safety Act from the State saying government was committed not to allow its misuse ... read more »

• Accountability Missing In Kashmir

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ability-missing-in-kashmir-44171.aspx

  Description: Syed Arshad Hussain Kashani We are made to believe that we are living in a democracy; a people friendly model of governance However given the way democracy is turning around it looks like a typical capitalistic set up where those out of power are drained of their hard earned money They are made to pay for the comforts of the ruling class through a system called lsquo;Tax rsquo; ... read more »

• Life Is Second Name For Struggle

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...s-second-name-for-struggle-44170.aspx

  Description: Syed Maajid Rashid Andrabi Life is a precious gift to us bestowed by The Almighty It is a mixture of giggles and hick ups and therefore worth to be valued Sometimes it mesmerises with unexpected surprises while other times it shatters with setbacks Humans are born with distinct capabilities which make them quite unique so far their personalities are concerned Although they may encounter similar situation but the matter of fact is that they have their own ways to deal with it It gives them an edg... read more »

• Kupwara Observes World Tb Day

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/kupwara-observes-world-tb-day-44169.aspx

  Description: Kupwara March 27: nbsp; District TB Control Society Kupwara organized World TB day at Kupwara Public School here The programme began with the rally of school children of KPS and AMT Nursing School Kupwara from DC office Complex to DTC Kupwara via main chowk Kupwara ... read more »

• Amk Condoles Demise Of Sheikh Muhammad Usman

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...e-of-sheikh-muhammad-usman-44168.aspx

  Description: Srinagar march 27: nbsp; Adbee Markaz Kamraz nbsp; AMK Wednesday condoled the demise of Sheikh Muhammad Usman the proprietor of nbsp; Gulshan Publishers and Sheikh Muhammad Usman amp; Sons who breathed his last in a New Delhi hospital Monday ... read more »

• Greenery Must To Promote Granary Dc Kulgam

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-promote-granary-dc-kulgam-44167.aspx

  Description: Kulgam March 27: In continuation of plantation drive lunched to promote green cover in Kulgam district Deputy Commissioner Jahangir Mir Wednesday planted 10 saplings including two each of Deodar Kail and few species of ornamental plants in the magnificent lawns of new DC office cum Mini Secretariat complex here ... read more »

• Baramulla Man Missing

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/baramulla-man-missing-44166.aspx

  Description: Sopore March 27:Mohmad Jehangir Wani nbsp; 38 s/o late Ghulam Mohmad Wani nbsp; from Khushhalpora Baramulla nbsp; is missing nbsp; from nbsp; last seven days ... read more »

• Igp Kashmir Visits Baramulla

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/igp-kashmir-visits-baramulla-44165.aspx

  Description: Srinagar March 27: The Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone A G Mir Wednesday visited Baramulla and chaired a meeting of the police officers of north Kashmir range and addressed a darbar in District Police Lines Baramulla ... read more »

• Sopore Youth Donates Blood For Kashmir Cause

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...es-blood-for-kashmir-cause-44164.aspx

  Description: Syed Rizwan Geelani Srinagar March 27:Everyone has his own way to serve a nation However there are very few who dare to donate their own blood to help a cause Twenty one year old Sopore resident Mukhtar Nabi Teli has been doing the same from last five years ... read more »

• Saijad Hails Cm S Assembly Speech

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-hails-cms-assembly-speech-44163.aspx

  Description: BANIHAL March 27 2013 : Hailing Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for the speech he made in the Assembly recently regarding the political resolution of Kashmir issue through sustained and meaning full dialogue National conference leader Sajjad Shaheen said speech was based on historical facts ... read more »

• No Skeletons In My Cupboard

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/no-skeletons-in-my-cupboard-44162.aspx

  Description: Jammu March 27: Minister for Medical Education Youth Services amp; Sports Taj Mohi ud Din Wednesday welcomed the demand of some members in Upper House yesterday to constitute a House Committee to look into the working and performance of PHE Department over the years ... read more »

• Taj Declares Lawyers Annual Sports Meet Open

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...rs-annual-sports-meet-open-44161.aspx

  Description: JAMMU MARCH 27: nbsp; Minister for Medical Education Youth Services and Sports nbsp; Taj Mohi ud Din at an impressive but simple function at University of Jammu declared lsquo;Lawyers Annual sports Meet rsquo; open this morning Addressing the function the Minister appreciated J amp;K High Court Bar Association for organizing lawyers Annual Sports Meet inspite of financial constraints ... read more »

• Spring Festival To Begin From Friday

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...tival-to-begin-from-friday-44160.aspx

  Description: Srinagar Mar 27:After the opening Tulip Garden the Department of Tourism in collaboration with space Communications is organizing a week long nbsp; nbsp; spring festival beginning March 29 This will be the herald of about nine month tourist season which has already picked up in Kashmir ... read more »

• Shah Inaugurates 4-day Training Prog On Tb Care, Control

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ng-prog-on-tb-care-control-44159.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar Mar 27: To create pool of human resource for imparting training on Tuberculosis care and control at grass root level four day State level training of post graduate students and professionals for TB care and control programme was organized by J amp;K Voluntary Health Association Wednesday in a local hotel ... read more »

• World Arbor Day Observed At College Of Education, Ghss Kothi Bagh

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-education-ghss-kothi-bagh-44158.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar Mar 27: As many as 13 lakh saplings have been raised in different nurseries of the State during current financial year besides special focus has been laid on planting Deodar and other suitable avenue trees in the educational institutions along roads and all possible land plantable area to achieve the objectives of State Forest Policy ... read more »

• Batteries, Accessories Of 9 Cars Stolen In Lal Bazar

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...9-cars-stolen-in-lal-bazar-44157.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar Mar 27: Batteries and other accessories of at least nine vehicles were stolen Tuesday night by suspected thieves in City rsquo;s Lal Bazar area The cars were parked in an open ground outside the locality when the offence was committed during the intervening night of March 26 and 27 locals told KNS ... read more »

• Aanganwadi Workers Protest For Salary Hike

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...rs-protest-for-salary-hike-44156.aspx

  Description: Towseef Ahmad Srinagar Mar 27: Dozens of Aanganwadi workers Wednesday held a protest demonstration here at Press Enclave demanding salary at par with their counterparts in other parts of the country They also demanded that their salaries should be released as they are facing a ldquo;tough time rdquo; The Aanganwadi workers are not getting even minimum wages ... read more »

• Parraypora Acid-attack Victim Appointed As Lib Assistant

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...appointed-as-lib-assistant-44155.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar Mar 27: Government has appointed Parraypora acid attack victim as Library Assistant in the School Education Department and a formal appointment order was handed over to her Wednesday Local MLA and National Conference Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani along with Political Secretary to Chief Minister Tanvir Sadiq visited the victim #39;s house in Baghat Barzulla and handed over an appointment order for her engagement in the Education Department ... read more »

• Dde Receives 33,500 Applications For M.ed, B.ed

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...applications-for-m-ed-b-ed-44154.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar Mar 27: Directorate of Distance Education University of Kashmir has received record number of 33 500 applications this year for its M Ed B Ed and DPTT programs According to the statistics provided by DDE the Directorate has received almost 18000 application for M Ed 1450 for B Ed and 710 for DPPTT programs ... read more »

• Aicte Approves Additional Cmat Centre At Ku

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ditional-cmat-centre-at-ku-44153.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar Mar 27: All India Council for Technical Education has approved an additional Exam centre at the University of Kashmir for the conduct of Common Management Admission Test CMAT for the admission for all management programs for the academic year 2013 14 to be held in the month of May ... read more »

• District Magistrate S Orders Fail To Bring Respite From Traffic Jam

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...g-respite-from-traffic-jam-44152.aspx

  Description: Syed Rizwan Geelani Srinagar Mar 27: Traffic Department has failed to implement the orders passed by District Magistrate Srinagar to restrict movement of tippers from Sempora to Pantha Chowk quarry site District Magistrate Srinagar had Tuesday issued orders barring movement of tippers on the four kilometer long stretch from 8 AM to 11 AM and 4 PM to 6 PM to avoid traffic jam which is a routine matter on the said stretch He had asked the SSP Traffic to implement the order in letter and spirit and... read more »

• Awareness Camp For Entrepreneurs Held At Industrial Estate Pulwama

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-industrial-estate-pulwama-44151.aspx

  Description: PULWAMA MARCH 27:To acquaint the entrepreneurs with the incentives and schemes being launched by the department of Industries in district Pulwama an awareness camp was organized by District Industries Centre at Industrial Estate Pulwama here today A large number of entrepreneurs educated unemployed youth senior citizens and people were present in the camp ... read more »

• Ahd Kupwara Organized Cattle Show Cum Awareness Camp At Dohama

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...m-awareness-camp-at-dohama-44150.aspx

  Description: KUPWARA MARCH 27:A cattle show cum awareness camp was organized by the Animal Husbandry department Kupwara at a far flung area of Ramhal block at Dohama for progressive cattle farmers today ... read more »

• Handloom Awareness Camp Held At Saidapora

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ess-camp-held-at-saidapora-44149.aspx

  Description: SRINAGAR MARCH 27:The Directorate of Handloom Development Department today organised an awareness camp here at Saidpora The basic aim of the event was to acquaint the weaver community about the schemes being implemented by the department ... read more »

• Hdfc Bank Opens Branch At Tral

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/hdfc-bank-opens-branch-at-tral-44148.aspx

  Description: Srinagar:HDFC Bank Wednesday opened another branch in J amp;K at Tral in Pulwama The new branch at Tral is the first new generation private sector bank to set up operations in this area Amongst the private banks HDFC Bank currently has the largest network of 58 branches and 152 ATMs in the state As of December 31 2012 HDFC Bank has a countrywide network of 2 776 branches and 10 490 ATMs ... read more »

• 540 Animals Treated In Kvk Camp At Dara

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...reated-in-kvk-camp-at-dara-44147.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar: Krishi Vigyan Kendra Srinagar SKUAST Kashmir organized Veterinary Clinical Camp on March 26 at village Dara and Fakirgujri 540 ailing animals including cows heifers calves sheep goats horses were been diagnosed and treated free off cost ... read more »

• Mir For Production Of High Yielding Maize Seeds

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-high-yielding-maize-seeds-44146.aspx

  Description: SRINAGAR MARCH 27:Minister for Agriculture Ghulam Hassan Mir Wednesday stressed upon the scientists of SKUAST to work for the high yield that maize seed production of composites and hybrids to achieve higher seed replacement rate at the farmers rsquo; level ... read more »

• Tourism Minister Inaugurates Kissan Mela At Ang

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...gurates-kissan-mela-at-ang-44145.aspx

  Description: ANANRNAG MARCH 27:Minister for Tourism G A Mir Wednesday inaugurated Kissan Mela organized by Department of Agriculture at Town Hall Anantnag The Minister was accompanied by District Development Commissioner Anantnag Farooq Ahmad Lone besides other concerned District and Sectoral Officers ... read more »

• Asia´s Largest Tulip Garden Opened To Visitors

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-garden-opened-to-visitors-44144.aspx

  Description: Srinagar Mar 27: Asia #39;s largest Tulip garden on the banks of Dal Lake here was thrown open to visitors today marking the beginning of the new tourism season in the Valley The 15 hectare garden in the foothills of Zabarwan Range was officially opened to visitors by Minister for Floriculture Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed ... read more »

• Lc Proposes Committee For Urdu Teachers

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ommittee-for-urdu-teachers-44141.aspx

  Description: Arun Singh Jammu, Mar 26: Legislative Council Chairman Amrit Malhotra Tuesday ordered to constitute a high level committee under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary on preparing a report on the overall status on Urdu and other regional language subjects in schools and availability of their specialized teachers and asked to submit its report in two months. ... read more »

• Govt Sets Up 133 Police Stations, Posts

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-133-police-stations-posts-44140.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, March 26: The government Tuesday said it had set up 20 new police stations and 113 new police posts in the State during last three years. In a written reply to the question of NC member Aijaz Ahmed Jan in the Legislative Assembly today, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that 113 new police posts had been set up in the State during last three years. ... read more »

• Ganai Is Dy Dir Rural Sanitation, Reyaz Is Dy Dir Tribal Affairs

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...z-is-dy-dir-tribal-affairs-44139.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 26: The government Tuesday ordered various transfers and postings in the administration department. ... read more »

• 6 Special Scale Officers Promoted

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...al-scale-officers-promoted-44138.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, March 26: The cabinet which met here Tuesday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah approved promotion of six special scale officers. ... read more »

• Govt Re-employs Irfan Yasin For One More Year

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...an-yasin-for-one-more-year-44137.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 26: The government Tuesday decided to re-employ Vice Chairman Lakes and Waterways Development Authority LAWDA Irfan Yasin for one more year. The decision to this effect was taken during a cabinet meeting held in Jammu with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in the chair. ... read more »

• Govt Issues Order For Discontinuing Services Of Daily Wagers

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...g-services-of-daily-wagers-44136.aspx

  Description: Syed Rizwan Geelani Srinagar, March 26: General Administration Department GAD Tuesday issued orders for discontinuing the services of Daily Rated Workers DRWs engaged in various departments in violation of the Civil Services Special Provisions Act , 2010. ... read more »

• Grenade Explodes In Police Station

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...explodes-in-police-station-44135.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 26: Seven policemen were injured Tuesday when a grenade exploded accidentally in the premises of a police station here while a bomb disposal squad was inspecting some seized ammunition and explosives. ... read more »

• Hurriyat M Asks People To Follow Mmm Programs

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...ple-to-follow-mmm-programs-44134.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Srinagar, March 26: Hurriyat Conference M led Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Tuesday appealed people to follow Muthaida Majlis-e-Mashrawat programs in letter and spirit. In a statement issued here, Hurriyat M said: “The very existence of this committee was significant to bring unanimity in the approach and thinking among the pro-freedom groups fighting for the common cause.” ... read more »

• Dfp Questions Shah S Detention, Shifting To Kot Bhilwal

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...on-shifting-to-kot-bhilwal-44133.aspx

  Description: Towseef Ahmad Srinagar, March 26: Democratic Freedom Party DFP Tuesday demanded to know under what circumstances the party chairman Shabir Shah had been detained and why he had been shifted from Central Jail Srinagar to Kot Bhilwal under a “pick and choose policy”. ... read more »

• Malik Condemns Slapping Psa On Jklf Leader

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...lapping-psa-on-jklf-leader-44132.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir NewsSrinagar, March 26: Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front Chairman Yasin Malik Tuesday reacted sharply to the slapping of PSA on their district president Pulwama and termed it a clear evidence of “unilateral state-sponsored terrorism”. ... read more »

• Geelani Dares Cm To Visit Lal Chowk Without Security

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...lal-chowk-without-security-44131.aspx

  Description: Towseef Ahmad Srinagar, March 26: A day after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said separatists were not ready to compete politically with ruling National Conference, Hurriyat Conference G Chairman Syed Ali Geelani Tuesday dared him to come to Lal Chowk for an hour and invite him Geelani too.“Let him release all the prisoners of the Valley and we will accept his challenge. ... read more »

• Status Of The Day

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/status-of-the-day-44130.aspx

  Description: Delhi police goof up:Kashmir police says arrested militant was travelling to surrender under state government’s “rehabilitationIftikar Geelani ... read more »

• Tweet Of The Day

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/tweet-of-the-day-44129.aspx

  Description: Post Kashmir Police at Nepal Border to Escort Militants Returning to Surrender: New MHA Rule http://j.mp/ZrqoCn  #KashmirKashmir Window ... read more »

• Angry Cm

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/angry-cm-44128.aspx

  Description: Dear Editor, This is in response to the news report Angry Omar hits Centre left and right, published on March 26. Omar Abdullah’s statement and his stand need appreciation. Chief Minister must be assertive; he is an elected leader, chosen by vote. ... read more »

• Shinde S Response

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/shindes-response-44127.aspx

  Description: Dear Editor, This is in response to the news report Shinde asks NIA to probe Liyaqat’s case, published on March 26. Delhi Police’s Special Cell is notorious for false arrests and concocting stories. Sushil Kumar Shinde’s response does not change the fact that Kashmiris have been and are still targeted outside the state. ... read more »

• Tourism This Year

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/tourism-this-year-44126.aspx

  Description: Dear Editor, This is in response to the article Uncertain summer for Kashmir tourism , by Mubashir Jameel published on March 26. ... read more »

• Killing Trees

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/killing-trees-44125.aspx

  Description: Dear Editor, This is in response to the editorial 'Killing Trees' published on March 26. Trees are best friends of humans, but we are so ignorant and indifferent to them. They too are living beings. We can’t take away their right to live. ... read more »

• Anti Rape Bill Shortcomings

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/anti-rape-bill-shortcomings-44124.aspx

  Description: Muheet Yousuf Government seem to be very frustrated on crimes against women through out India. It is because of the large hue and cry in the recent months that Anti Rape Bill was born. As per the Anti Rape Bill although rapist shall face maximum sentence of 10 to 20 years and even death penalty in-case victim dies on spot or as a consequence. Further, rapists won’t be granted bails. At the same time the bill, earlier, reduced the age for consensual sex from 18 to 16 years old, which was me... read more »

• And Omar Takes Delhi Head-on

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...d-omar-takes-delhi-head-on-44123.aspx

  Description: Shujaat Bukhari Let us not call it a drama, as was the first reaction from his detractors. It should be taken as a verdict on many things by an elected Chief Minister of the most troubled state called Jammu and Kashmir. On Monday, Omar Abdullah once again hit the Centre Government of India left and right. His face was in sync with his heart and mind and body language did not fail him at all. It was an impassioned speech by an angry young Chief Minister, whose seat of power is full of thorns. ... read more »

• Acid Test For Nia

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/acid-test-for-nia-44122.aspx

  Description: Once again GoI seems to have put itself in a conundrum. The arrest of Liyaqat Shah by Delhi Police seems more or less like a dà-vu. In 2005 following multiple blasts in Delhi, police arrested seven people and claimed ‘the perpetrators of the blasts have been caught’. It was only in August 2012 that the Delhi High Court acquitted all of them and thereby relegating the false theories concocted by Delhi Police to dust bin. ... read more »

• Workshop On Women Concludes At Gcw

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/...-on-women-concludes-at-gcw-44121.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, Mar 26: The 2-day workshop organized by Centre for Women Studies on ‘Elimination of Discrimination against Women’ concluded here on Tuesday at Government Women College GWC Parade. ... read more »

• Bhim Singh Calls On Hm

  Published: Wednesday December 31st 7PM

  Link: http://www.risingkashmir.com/news/bhim-singh-calls-on-hm-44120.aspx

  Description: Rising Kashmir News Jammu, Mar 26: National Panthers Party Chief Patron Bhim Singh on Wednesday called on Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde and submitted a memorandum demanding immediate dismissal of J and K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his acts of ‘omissions and commissions in utter violation of the Constitution’. ...