Younus Rashid

Anantnāg, Kulgām, New Delhi, Srinagar

Journalist at Freelance

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CPI(M) leader Tarigami

1 week ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

Kulgam, Jun 19: Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Kulgam, Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami on Thursday termed the killing of scientists in Iran by Israel as an "extremely satanic act", saying that "no other words can describe it". Speaking to reporters here, Tarigami expressed anguish over what he described as the continued slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza and the recent targeting of Iran for its vocal support of the Palestinian cause.
Tourist spots reopen, bringing relief to stakeholders

1 week ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

Verinag (Anantnag), June 17: Several parks across Jammu and Kashmir, including those in the popular tourist destination of Pahalgam, were reopened on Tuesday after being closed in the aftermath of the April 22 terror attack, officials said. The reopening has been met with enthusiasm by both tourists and locals, who flocked to these recreational spaces in large numbers.
65 challans issued as Transport Dept cracks down on traffic violators in Anantnag

1 week ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

The Motor Vehicles Department Anantnag has intensified its enforcement efforts to ensure road safety and compliance with transport regulations, issuing 65 challans on Monday against traffic violators. According to Mubashir Jan, ARTO Anantnag, on the first day of the special drive, the department issued 65 challans across various locations in the district, including National Highway (NH-44), Kokernag, Daksum, and Vailoo.
Reopening tourist sites will restore confidence & normalcy: LG

2 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

Pahalgam, Jun 14:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday announced the phased reopening of 16 tourist destinations across Jammu and Kashmir that were temporarily closed as a precautionary measure following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. After thorough reviews by both Jammu and Kashmir divisional administrations, it was decided to reopen selected locations for tourist movement from June 17, starting with eight spots in each division.
Mushk Budji cultivation expands to 451 hectares in Sagam

2 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

The aromatic rice variety Mushk Budji has seen a significant rise in cultivation in Sagam area of Anantnag district following the intervention of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). The area under cultivation has now expanded to over 451 hectares, up from just 245 hectares before the implementation of the scheme. Zaffar Ahmad, a farmer from Sagam, told Rising Kashmir that he has been cultivating Mushk Budji on 12 kanals of land for years.
CPI(M) demands Parl session, rehabilitation for shelling victims: Tarigami

2 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

Srinagar, Jun 12: Communist Party of India (Marxist) has demanded assessment of the damage caused by cross-border shelling, a special session of Parliament and a rehabilitation package for affected people, said the party's senior leader and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Kulgam, Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami.
To come from B++ to A++, it needs vision and mission: KU VC

2 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Arif Rashid |Younus Rashid
Forest Dept in Kulgam sensitises people on plastic pollution threat

3 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

Kulgam, June 05: In an effort to promote environmental sustainability, the Special Forest Division Kulgam on Wednesday observed World Environment Day with a series of awareness and 'action-driven' initiatives across the district, aligning with this year's global theme, "Ending Plastic Pollution Globally." Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Mohd Ashraf Katoo said that several 'impactful' activities were held throughout the day, witnessing active participation from students, locals, forest...
NC blames PDP for everything, just like BJP blames Nehru: Iltija Mufti

3 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

Bijbehara, Jun 04: "The National Conference is blaming the People's Democratic Party for everything happening in Jammu and Kashmir, just like the Bharatiya Janata Party blames (India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal) Nehru," the PDP leader Iltija Mufti said on Wednesday. She accused the NC of forgetting its promises after coming to power.
Ignoring people's concerns makes politics meaningless: Tarigami

1 month ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

Srinagar, May 28: Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Kulgam, Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami on Wednesday said strong winds, heavy rains and a series of hailstorms have badly hit the agriculture and horticulture sectors. He urged the government to prioritise farmers' issues and compensate their losses. Addressing a press conference here, Tarigami said the weather in Kashmir has remained harsh for several days.