Arif Rashid

Srinagar, Western Visayas

Reporter at Kashmir Reader

Writer at Rising Kashmir

Kashmir based Journalist bylines in @Kashmir_Reader Newspaper, @risingkashmir @YouthKiAwaaz @newsclickin

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Around 70,000 students enrolled in govt schools during 2025 drive: DSEK

1 week ago | risingkashmir.com | Arif Rashid

Srinagar, Apr 16: Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK), Dr G N Itoo on Wednesday said that approximately 70,000 students in the Kashmir Valley have been admitted to government schools as part of the enrollment drive that commenced in March 2025. Speaking to reporters in Kupwara, Dr Itoo said the enrollment drive has been highly successful, enrolling nearly 70,000 students.
In 3 years, 180 vehicles seized for illegal mining activities near Sukhnag Nallah

1 week ago | risingkashmir.com | Arif Rashid

Budgam. Apr 12: Over the past three years the Department of Geology and Mining has confiscated 180 vehicles and filed 12 First Information Reports (FIRs) against individuals engaged in illegal mining activities in and around Sukhnag Nallah, located in Central Kashmir's Budgam district.
Snowmobile service providers asked to halt services amid lack of snow

2 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Arif Rashid

Baramulla, Apr 10: Due to the lack of snowfall in Kongadori and its surrounding areas in Gulmarg, the Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) has instructed all snowmobile service providers operating in these areas to immediately halt their services until further notice.
No proposal for school upgradation in Thanamandi: Govt

2 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Arif Rashid

Jammu, April 10: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has stated that the School Education Department has not received any proposals for the upgradation of Primary and Middle Schools in the Thanamandi Assembly constituency. In response to a query raised by MLA Muzaffar Iqbal Khan during the just concluded Assembly session, the Minister in charge of School Education Sakina Itoo, confirmed that no such demands have been submitted for the Thanamandi constituency.
JK-HECTA demands increase in salaries

2 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Arif Rashid

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education Contractual Teacher Association (JK-HECTA) has urged the government to increase their salaries in accordance with UGC norms throughout the Union Territory. While speaking to the Rising Kashmir, one of the contractual teachers expressed their demand for a salary adjustment based on UGC guidelines, that have already been implemented in the Ladakh Union Territory.
Health deptt to establish dialysis units at community health centers

2 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Arif Rashid

Srinagar, Apr 07 : The Ministry of Health and Medical Education has announced that it is in the process of setting up Dialysis units at all Community Health Centers, with the units in Magam and Beerwah to be established in a phased approach.
22 educational institutions in Chanapora Assembly constituency: Govt

2 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Arif Rashid

Srinagar, April 07 The Jammu and Kashmir Government Monday said that there are 22 educational institutions ranging from Primary to Higher Secondary levels in the Chanapora constituency. Among these, 10 schools are currently operating in rented facilities. This information was provided in response to a query from MLA Mustaq Ahmad Guroo during the Assembly session.
Authorities initiate several infrastructural projects in Budgam

3 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Arif Rashid

Budgam, Mar 29: To facilitate relief efforts in the Budgam district, the authorities have initiated various infrastructure projects aimed at benefiting the community. An official from the Budgam district administration told Rising Kashmir that the upgrade of the Tosamaidan-Sithran road has commenced in the Beerwah Sub-division. Additionally, construction has begun on two bridges at Chewdara and Kanigund, which will enhance connectivity for several villages within the Beerwah Sub-division.
Adding Beauty & Charm to Edi Joy

3 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Arif Rashid

Srinagar: As Eid-ul-Fitr approaches, there has been a notable surge in the demand for fragrances also known as attar, or non-alcoholic perfumes, throughout the markets across the Kashmir Valley. Junaid Ahmad, a local attar vendor, informed Rising Kashmir that since the commencement of Ramadan, the demand for attar has significantly increased in the marketplace. "I sell non-alcoholic perfumes to individuals outside the mosques during prayer times.
Budgam police seize 45 vehicles involved in illegal mining

3 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Arif Rashid

Budgam, Mar 28: The Budgam police have seized 45 vehicles used in illegal excavation and transportation of minerals and registered 14 FIRs during the month of February and March 2025 across the Budgam district. A police official from the Budgam district headquarters told the Rising Kashmir that the Budgam Police have intensified efforts to combat illegal mining activities in the district and seized 45 vehicles used in illegal excavation and transportation of minerals which includes .