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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

Delhi to Srinagar

A fast and modern Vande Bharat Sleeper train is expected to connect Srinagar directly with the rest of the country early next year. One of the most immediate benefits of this new
Oct. 24, 2024

Academic Session: November vs March?

The demand for restoring the academic session in Kashmir division from March-April to the traditional November-December schedule has gained momentum. Education Minister Sakina Itoo’s announcement that the government is considering a return
Oct. 23, 2024

Marathon Spirit

The Kashmir Marathon, held on Sunday, was a major event as it attracted athletes from different countries. More than 1,700 runners, including participants from 12 foreign nations, competed in the 42 km
Oct. 22, 2024

Fire Alert

Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing an alarming rise in fire incidents, particularly during the dry season, prompting the Fire and Emergency Department to issue urgent warnings. As winter approaches, authorities are calling
Oct. 19, 2024

Road Ahead

Omar Abdullah took the oath as the first Chief Minister of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. Lieutenant General Manoj Sinha administered the oath of office to Omar and
Oct. 17, 2024

Set to Lead

The formation of an elected government in Jammu and Kashmir will be an important moment in the history of the Union Territory. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s invitation to National Conference leader Omar
Oct. 16, 2024

Airport Expansion

The 81st meeting of the Network Planning Group in New Delhi under the PM GatiShakti initiative recently evaluated key infrastructure projects, including the expansion of Srinagar Airport. The meeting focused on the
Oct. 15, 2024
A health worker prepares a dose of the AstraZeneca Plc Covid-19 vaccine at a vaccination center set up in Karachi, Pakistan, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Pakistan, going through its third wave of coronavirus infections, reported 874 deaths in week ended April 25, the highest since the pandemic began, according to data collected by Bloomberg and Johns Hopkins University. Photographer: Asim Hafeez/Bloomberg

Flu Immunisation

As winter approaches, medical experts across the globe, and in Kashmir, are urging the public to get vaccinated against the flu to prevent a possible surge in viral infections, particularly strains such
Oct. 10, 2024

Free and Fair

The counting of votes for the recently concluded assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir was held on Tuesday. These assembly elections were the first to be held after the abrogation of Article
Oct. 9, 2024

Highways Network

Jammu and Kashmir is home to major projects, including the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway, the Zojila Tunnel, and various key highways such as NH-44 and NH-244. The diverse topography demands specialized engineering solutions to
Oct. 3, 2024
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