Younus Rashid

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Retired IPS officer and former Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi, in an exclusive interview with Rising Kashmir's senior reporter Younus Rashid, emphasized that education is the foundation for success. She noted that today's civil services require compassion, empathy, teamwork, and practical skills. Bedi also urged the youth of Kashmiri to recognise and seize the opportunities available to them. Excerpts:RK: You are the first woman to join the Indian Police Service.

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Anantnag, Apr 13: In the remote village of Gadool Kokernag in Anantnag district, a government school teacher has completely transformed the landscape of a local school - largely through his own efforts and personal funds. From doing labour work to handling duties typically performed by peons, Dr Malik Mohammad Jameel, Head of Institution (HoI) at Government Girls Middle School (GMS) Gadool, has played every role to revamp the school.

1 week ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

Srinagar, Apr 12: "For the first time in Jammu and Kashmir's legislative history, the government itself disrupted Assembly proceedings. For three consecutive days, they staged a drama to avoid responding to members' bills, resolutions and public issues," Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma said on Saturday. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, LoP said that by April 16, the present government will have completed six months.

2 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

Srinagar, Apr 08: Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq on Tuesday said the meeting between Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju at the Tulip Garden was not pre-scheduled. "Omar Sahib had gone there as usual with his father, and the minister happened to be there at the same time," he clarified while speaking to reporters outside the Assembly before the session commenced on Tuesday morning.

2 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

Srinagar, Apr 08: Amid uproar over the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, National Conference MLA from Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq on Monday questioned the selective focus on Muslim religious endowments, claiming that Hindu temple properties spanning nearly 8 lakh acres remain untouched by similar reform efforts. "Why is there talk of reforms only when it comes to Muslim Waqf properties?