Younus Rashid

Anantnāg, Kulgām, New Delhi, Srinagar

Journalist at Freelance

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Articles

Trump brings message of peace for entire region: Mehbooba

5 days 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 week 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.
Choose UPSC only if it is your passion : Muneeb Bhat

1 week ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

Mohammad Muneeb Bhat of Mir-Dantar, Anantnag, who secured the 131st rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination, said that passion, not pressure, should guide aspirants to the exam. "Stick to the syllabus and NCERTs. Do not compromise on newspaper reading," Muneeb said in an exclusive interview with Younus Rashid of Rising Kashmir. The journey to cracking this examination started way back in 2017, immediately after my B.Tech in Civil Engineering. I applied in 2017 but couldn't clear prelims.
Lavender acreage grows to 300 Kanals in three years

2 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

Srinagar, Apr 21: Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), an aromatic herb known for its purple flowers and essential oils, has seen a steady rise in cultivation in Jammu and Kashmir. In the public sector, the acreage has grown from 60 to over 300 Kanals in the last three years in Kashmir. Lavender, traditionally grown in Mediterranean climates, is now being successfully cultivated in Kashmir due to the region's cool temperatures, dry weather, and well-drained soil.
Local horse rider dies in act of heroism: CM

3 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

Hapatnar (Anantnag), Apr 23: Lauding the exemplary bravery of local horse rider Syed Adil Hussain Shah, who was tragically shot dead at Baisaran on Tuesday, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah described how Shah showed incredible courage while attempting to stop the attackers. "He was shot dead while attempting to snatch a weapon from one of the terrorists in a courageous bid to protect the tourists," Omar said.
Pony ride operator among those killed in Tuesday carnage

3 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

Anantnag, Apr 23: A 32-year-old resident of Anantnag was among those killed in the Pahalgam carnage on Tuesday. He was earning his livelihood by taking tourists to the Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam on horseback when he was fatally shot. Adil Hussain Shah, a resident of Hapatnar-a remote village around seven kilometers from Aishmuqam, the famous town known for the shrine of a revered Sufi saint-was one of the victims of the attack.
"No words are enough to condemn the attack," says Health minister

3 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

Anantnag, Apr 22:Four persons injured in the deadly Pahalgam terror attack are currently undergoing treatment at Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag, with one of them reported to be in critical condition, officials confirmed. Health Minister Sakina Itoo, along with Agriculture Minister Javed Ahmad Dar and several MLAs, visited the hospital to meet the injured and assess the situation.
In wake of terror attack, Pahalgam rallies for peace

3 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

Srinagar, Apr 22: In a powerful display of unity and solidarity, people across Kashmir held candlelight marches to mourn the victims of the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, South Kashmir's Anantnag district. The tragic attack on Tuesday, which claimed multiple lives, including that of tourists, has shocked the region, prompting a wave of protests condemning violence and expressing grief for the victims.
Anantnag's Mohammad Muneeb qualifies UPSC, secures rank 131

3 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

Anantnag, Apr 22 : Mohammad Muneeb Bhat, a resident of Anantnag district, has qualified the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination, the final results of which were declared on Tuesday. Bhat, 32, hails from Dantar Anantnag and is currently serving as a probationer in the Jammu and Kashmir Police. He told Rising Kashmir that he had earlier qualified the JKAS in 2023 and is presently working as a KPS officer. "This was my last attempt at the UPSC.
UPSC declares final results of 2024 Civil Services Examination

3 weeks ago | risingkashmir.com | Younus Rashid

Srinagar, Apr 22: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declared the final results of the Civil Services Examination 2024 on Tuesday. According to a press briefing by the Government of India's Press Information Bureau, the results are based on the written part of the Civil Services Examination held by the UPSC in September 2024. The briefing further said that the interviews for the Personality Test were conducted between January and April 2025.