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
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.
The introduction of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam in India’s criminal justice system signals a departure from colonial-era legal frameworks. While these laws aim to
Amidst India’s technological advancement, digital connectivity emerges as a silent yet profound force that impacts society, economy and governance. Digital India aims to make technology a part of everyday life. It seeks
Fire incidents have yet again witnessed an increase in the Kashmir Valley. On Monday, seven residential houses were gutted in separate incidents in Srinagar’s Noorbagh and Chanpora areas, compounding the trauma caused
Kashmir’s bustling snack markets, with their vibrant array of flavours, have long been an integral part of the Valley’s culture. Among these, the monjeh gaer—local snack vendors—have always been popular. Yet, beneath
Expanding electricity access in rural India has improved living standards by supporting education, healthcare and livelihoods. In the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, this effort becomes even more essential
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on February 7 announced the exam date for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2025 exams. According to the NTA NEET UG 2025 exam
The year 2024 saw several instances of devastating consequences of hydro-meteorological disasters, a term encompassing natural calamities triggered by water and weather phenomena such as floods, landslides, cloudbursts, or extreme snow or
The steady rise in cancer cases in Jammu and Kashmir has become a disturbing public health concern, with annual registrations climbing from 12,396 in 2019 to over 13,000 by 2024. This upward
The preservation of wetlands stands as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Since the 1700s, nearly 90% of the world’s wetlands have been lost, with their disappearance occurring
The increase in the influx of tourists to Jammu and Kashmir during the past few years presents both opportunities and challenges for the union territory. The total tourist footfall in 2024 in
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