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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

Proactive Protection

As temperatures surge across Jammu and Kashmir, the union territory faces an increasingly grave danger of forest fires. In response to this growing risk, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo has chaired a high-level
Jun. 14, 2025

Valley Rally

In the shadow of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam that has severely impacted Kashmir’s tourism sector, the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has launched a campaign titled “Rally for the
Jun. 12, 2025

Disposable Damage

Plastic waste has become one of the most troubling environmental challenges of recent decades. Each year, an enormous quantity of plastic is produced with current estimates exceeding 300 million tonnes globally. A
Jun. 11, 2025

Kashmir Connected

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Chenab Rail Bridge and launch train services to Kashmir on Friday. The Chenab Bridge, known as the world’s highest railway bridge, towers 359
Jun. 5, 2025

Health Hazard

Globally, tobacco kills more than seven million people every year, and over a million of those deaths occur in India. According to recent data, the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir ranks
Jun. 4, 2025

Pet Neglect

In recent times, the conversation around animal bites in Kashmir valley has largely centred on stray dogs. However, a quieter yet deeply concerning trend has emerged: an alarming increase in cat bite
Jun. 3, 2025

Forward Together

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s decision to hold a cabinet meeting in Pahalgam was a clear reaction to the April 22 tragedy at Baisaran, where 26 people lost their lives. The terror attack
May. 29, 2025

Data Democracy

Data-backed governance refers to the use of data analysis and evidence to guide decision-making and policy implementation. Instead of depending on assumptions or intuition, this approach relies on measurable insights to evaluate
May. 28, 2025

Tourism Reboot

The tourism industry in Jammu and Kashmir has faced a steep decline following the terror incident in Pahalgam on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 people, most of them tourists.
May. 27, 2025

Climate Alarm

Srinagar, known for its relatively temperate climate, recorded a scorching 34.4 degrees Celsius maximum temperature on Thursday. This was the highest temperature in May since 1891. This figure stands as the third-highest
May. 24, 2025
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