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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

Silent Revival

After nearly two months of uneasy silence following a terrorist attack, South Kashmir tourist resort Pahalgam has begun to breathe again. The quiet that fell over the resort in the aftermath left
Jul. 1, 2025

Global Melt

In Jammu and Kashmir, glaciers are vanishing at a disturbing rate. What once appeared to be enduring ice formations in the Himalayas are now visibly retreating, year after year. Scientists estimate that
Jun. 30, 2025

Addiction Trends

Recent observations from health professionals and community workers point to a shifting pattern in drug abuse that presents new challenges in the Kashmir Valley. The focus has moved beyond the known dangers
Jun. 28, 2025

Cultural Reconnect

The premiere of Harmukh, the first-ever Kashmiri-Kannada feature film, at INOX Srinagar has come as good news for film lovers in the Valley. From the 1960s to the late 1980s, some of
Jun. 27, 2025

Connectivity Boost

The Government of India has cleared a fresh set of infrastructure projects aimed at improving road connectivity across Jammu and Kashmir. Among the 19 newly sanctioned works are the long-awaited tunnels through
Jun. 25, 2025

Work Safe

A daily-wage worker associated with the Power Development Department (PDD) lost his life recently after falling from an electric pole in the Imoh Achabal area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. He was
Jun. 24, 2025

Joint Resolve

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in Srinagar to discuss ways to strengthen Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism sector. The meeting focused on improving infrastructure, promoting heritage and
Jun. 21, 2025

Skilling Mission

Jammu and Kashmir’s Holistic Skill Development Plan (HSDP) has been launched with an aim to reshape the UT’s workforce and employment landscape through an integrated and inclusive strategy. The plan sets out
Jun. 19, 2025

Virus Watch

While COVID-19 remains largely contained in Jammu and Kashmir, the health department has confirmed a recent rise to 15 active infections out of 18 recorded since January. Officials described the COVID-19 curve
Jun. 18, 2025

Hope Returns

In the aftermath of the tragic terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam on April 22, several popular tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir were temporarily closed as part of heightened security protocols.
Jun. 17, 2025
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