Younus Rashid

Anantnāg, Kulgām, New Delhi, Srinagar

Journalist at Freelance

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Articles

Ignoring people's concerns makes politics meaningless: Tarigami

1 week 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.
NC urges immediate elections for Rajya Sabha, Assembly by-polls in J&K

1 week ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

Srinagar, May 26: The elections for the four vacant Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir, as well as the two unfilled Assembly seats in Nagrota and Budgam, should be held as soon as possible, the National Conference (NC) said on Monday.
TMC delegation visits shelling-hit Poonch, says border villages must not be ignored

2 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

Srinagar, May 22: A five-member delegation from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday visited Poonch district to express solidarity with those affected by recent cross-border shelling. The delegation had earlier met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar late Wednesday evening. The delegation, sent under the guidance of AITC Chairperson Mamata Banerjee, comprises Rajya Sabha members Derek O'Brien, Md Nadimul Haque, Manas Ranjan Bhunia, Sagarika Ghose and Mamata Thakur.
Inspired by output, Kokernag farmers plants hope with Hazelnuts

2 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

A growing number of farmers in Kokernag are transitioning to hazelnut farming, with more than 250 kanals of land now under cultivation-across both the government-run farm and local agricultural holdings. Hazelnuts, locally known as Virin, are small, hard-shelled nuts with a sweet, earthy flavor, produced by Hazel trees. Once considered niche, the crop is now gaining popularity in parts of South Kashmir due to its high market value and diverse applications.
Panzath village in Qazigund celebrates annual fishing-cum-cleaning festival

2 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

Panzath, May 18: The annual fishing-cum-cleaning festival of the Panzath Nag stream was celebrated on Sunday in Panzath village of Qazigund, drawing participation from dozens of residents. The unique tradition, observed for decades, is typically organized on a particular day each year by the local Auqaf Committee, which designates a day for the event.
Panzath village in Qazigund celebrates annual fishing-cum-cleaning festival

3 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

The annual fishing-cum-cleaning festival of the Panzath Nag stream was celebrated on Sunday in Panzath village of Qazigund, attracting the enthusiastic participation of dozens of residents. The unique tradition, observed for decades, is organized every year typically on a Sunday by the local Auqaf committee, which designates a day for the event. On this day, locals joined by others from adjoining arras wake up early, armed with wicker baskets, and enter the stream from its upper reaches.
CS assures swift relief, healthcare support to affected civilians

3 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

Jammu, May 13: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Tuesday visited the border areas of Rajouri and assured quick relief and compensation to families affected by recent cross-border shelling. Speaking to reporters after visiting GMC Rajouri, Dulloo said the administration is actively working to support the injured and affected civilians. "Targeting civilian populations is deeply unfortunate.
Tarigami urges GoI to provide employment to families of shelling victims

3 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

Srinagar, May 12: Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Kulgam, Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami on Monday urged the Government of India (GoI) to provide employment and support to families whose breadwinners have lost their lives in cross-border shelling incidents.
Trump brings message of peace for entire region: Mehbooba

4 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

Srinagar, May 10: Former chief minister and People's Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday welcomed the statement made by United States President Donald Trump regarding a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, calling it a "message of peace for the entire region". In a video statement, Mehbooba said, "I am happy with the news shared by Donald Trump today (Saturday).
'We had a triple-storey house, it's completely gone,' says shelling victim in Poonch

1 month ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

Jammu, May 8: As cross-border shelling intensifies, residents of border villages in Poonch have been forced to leave their homes, seeking refuge in safer areas. The sudden displacement has left many grappling with loss, fear, and uncertainty. The Indian Army recently launched strikes targeting Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.