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 rising number of HIV/AIDS cases in Jammu and Kashmir is a growing concern that demands urgent intervention. With 6,995 individuals testing positive since 1998 and 1,569 reported deaths as of October
Heavy snowfall, extreme cold and the resulting disruptions impact daily life and infrastructure during the winter months in Kashmir valley. One of the most critical disruptions is the frequent closure of the
Four cricketers from Jammu and Kashmir—Rasikh Salam, Abdul Samad, Umran Malik and Yudhvir Singh—have secured contracts during the IPL 2025 auction. Rasikh Salam’s rise to prominence has been nothing short of inspirational.
Head and neck cancers (HNC) have emerged as a growing public health concern in Kashmir, with Srinagar and Anantnag districts reporting the highest number of cases. According to experts, this alarming trend
Once a vibrant tradition with demand exceeding the allocated quotas by thousands, the Hajj pilgrimage now experiences a sharp decline in participation. For 2025, applications have dropped to 3,602 from over 35,000
The announcement of the direct train from Delhi to Kashmir, scheduled to begin service in January 2025, is a major development in India’s infrastructure development. The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project that
The Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee (JKPCC) has reported to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) about the challenges in restoring the ecological balance of Tosamaidan meadow in central Kashmir’s Budgam district.
A tragic road mishap at Tengpora bypass last week claimed the lives of two minors, while another accident at Lawaypora resulted in the death of a 15-year-old boy. Such cases are not
The rapid adoption of digital technology in India has brought many conveniences, but it has also ushered in several cybersecurity challenges. In Ganderbal district, the Cyber Cell of the J&K Police has
The Himalayan brown bear, an endangered subspecies found in the mountainous regions of Kashmir, is reported to be under threat due to human activities, particularly in areas like Sonamarg. This once pristine
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