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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

Devotion Triumphs

In the wake of the brutal April 22 terror attack at Pahalgam in South Kashmir, the successful conduct of this year’s Amarnath Yatra carries extraordinary significance—both symbolically and strategically. The attack was
Jul. 12, 2025

Dangerous Trend

Online gambling has quietly spread across Kashmir, leaving a trail of broken families, mounting debt and emotional ruin. The arrival of easily accessible betting platforms on smartphones has given rise to a
Jul. 11, 2025

Tourism Reset

The Tourism Secretaries’ Conference held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre in Srinagar was organised by the Union Ministry for Tourism. While acknowledging the pain of the recent Pahalgam terror attack, the
Jul. 10, 2025

Development Drive

The high-level review meeting chaired by Prime Minister’s Advisor Tarun Kapoor on Monday focussed on Jammu and Kashmir’s development journey. With a wide-ranging agenda spanning energy, infrastructure, healthcare, urban mobility, digital connectivity
Jul. 9, 2025

Craft Commerce

The Traders’ Conclave – 2025, held at SKICC Srinagar and addressed by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, placed a spotlight on Jammu & Kashmir’s economic priorities. With a particular
Jul. 8, 2025

Untapped Opportunity

Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah recently chaired a review meeting of the Animal Husbandry and Fisheries sectors of Jammu & Kashmir,
Jul. 7, 2025

Sacred March

For the third year in a row, the 8th Muharram procession was held along its traditional route in Srinagar city, drawing thousands of mourners in a peaceful and organised manner. Beginning at
Jul. 5, 2025

Grand Welcome

The Amarnath Yatra began in Kashmir valley on Thursday morning from the Baltal and Nunwan base camps. This year, the local people and civil society members in Kashmir presented a grand welcome
Jul. 4, 2025

Yatra Spirit

The first group of around 4,500 Amarnath pilgrims was flagged off on Wednesday by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who wished them a safe and peaceful journey. The spiritual nature of this annual
Jul. 3, 2025

Market Reconnect

The Buyer-Seller Meet 2025 at SKICC, inaugurated by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, saw participation from over 100 sellers and buyers spanning seven countries and Indian states. This event is part of a
Jul. 2, 2025
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