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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
Doctor filling out a prescription

Prescription Clarity

The Directorate of Health Services Jammu (DHSJ) has issued strict guidelines instructing all government doctors to adhere to standardised prescription norms in their respective institutions. This directive comes in response to increasing
Mar. 5, 2025

Session Opens

The month-long budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly began in Jammu on Monday. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, in his address, reaffirmed the government’s ‘commitment to restoring statehood’. He emphasised that
Mar. 4, 2025

Ramadan Economy

As Ramadan begins, homes across Kashmir ready themselves for a month of fasting, prayers and community gatherings. The atmosphere shifts palpably as markets swell with activity, traders anticipate increased demand, and families
Mar. 1, 2025

Bloom Time

As the winter chill begins to wane, Kashmir Valley is preparing to welcome the arrival of spring. The season of spring usually witnesses an increase in tourist footfall from all over the
Feb. 27, 2025

Weight Watch

As part of a nation-wide campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has nominated 10 individuals, including Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, to spearhead efforts to combat obesity and promote reduced consumption
Feb. 26, 2025

Costly Flights

The problem of exorbitant airfares has resurfaced yet again in the Kashmir Valley. Ahead of the spring tourism season and the reopening of schools, travellers booking flights from Delhi to Srinagar currently
Feb. 25, 2025

Counterfeit Crackdown

The Kashmiri handicraft sector has long grappled with challenges posed by dishonest trade practices. When machine-made imitations or substandard goods are falsely marketed as traditional handmade crafts, they dilute the uniqueness of
Feb. 22, 2025

Faith Exploited

The prevalence of individuals masquerading as religious figures and faith healers has become an alarming issue in the Kashmir Valley. In the recent past, numerous cases have surfaced, exposing the exploitation and
Feb. 20, 2025

New Insights

The Kashmir Hangul faces an uncertain future, with fewer than 400 animals remaining in the wild. Recent research conducted in Dachigam National Park—the species’ final stronghold—has unveiled new insights into its reproductive
Feb. 19, 2025

EV Divide

Electric vehicle adoption in India has seen a sharp rise since 2020, with sales crossing 2 million units in 2024 and market penetration nearing 8%. Projections suggest electric vehicles could represent over
Feb. 18, 2025
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