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Flashfloods

Flashfloods have wreaked havoc in the Chenab Valley. The under-construction 540 MW Kwar Hydroelectric Power Project was severely damaged when mounds of debris entered the site. A massive flow of water and mud
Jul. 10, 2026

Welcome!

The annual Shri Amarnath Yatra kicked off in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of 4800 devotees in Jammu. The first darshan of the holy Shiv Lingam will be held on Friday.
Jul. 4, 2026

Welcome!

The annual Shri Amarnath Yatra kicked off in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Lieutenant Governor Manoj

Spousal violence 

It is indeed heartwarming to know that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have the lowest spousal

Public Accountability

The surfacing of the scandal involving rotten meat and chicken has exposed deep vulnerabilities in food safety regulation and consumer protection. In the wake of public outrage, the government has issued a
Aug. 22, 2025

Sports Splash

Three-day-long Khelo India Water Sports Festival is all set to start on Thursday at Dal Lake. With more than 800 athletes and officials from across 28 states and Union Territories participating, the
Aug. 21, 2025

Shady Networks

Kashmir has been gripped by a food scandal that continues to dominate public debate. Wherever people gather, the conversation turns to the discovery of rotten and unlabelled meat in the markets. The
Aug. 20, 2025

Rising Peril

In the aftermath of the Kishtwar disaster, tragedy struck Kathua district on Sunday, where seven people lost their lives and 11 others were injured in two separate incidents of flash floods triggered
Aug. 19, 2025

Unsafe Waters

Authorities across several districts in Jammu and Kashmir have enforced a ban on swimming and bathing in several water bodies, including Nallah Sindh and its adjoining tourist spots, including Wayil, Mammer, Gagangeer,
Aug. 18, 2025

Global Threat

At least sixty people, most of them pilgrims, lost their lives in flash floods on the Machail Mata Yatra route at Chasoti village in Kishtwar district on Thursday. The tragedy was triggered
Aug. 16, 2025

Campus Safety

Anti-Ragging Day is observed every year on August 12, followed by Anti-Ragging Week from August 12 to 18, as part of a nationwide effort to eliminate the practice of ragging from educational
Aug. 15, 2025

Green Medicine

The global market for medicinal plants is projected to grow to $375.6 billion by 2032, with an annual growth rate of 7.22 percent. This expansion is being driven by a steady rise
Aug. 14, 2025

No Compromise

Over the past week or so, the quality of food sold in restaurants and by street vendors across the Kashmir Valley has become a matter of intense public debate. While many people
Aug. 13, 2025

Eco Action

The harmful effects of polythene are widely recognised, yet its use continues to be a major environmental concern. Being non-biodegradable, polythene persists in soil and water for centuries without breaking down, causing
Aug. 12, 2025
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