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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

Democracy Strengthened

The third and final phase of polling for the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections saw a high voter turnout of over 68% in 40 constituencies across seven districts. The districts involved
Oct. 2, 2024

Road Infrastructure

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari recently highlighted the progress made in infrastructure development in Jammu and Kashmir. One of the key points of Gadkari’s assertion is the ‘unprecedented
Sep. 28, 2024

History in Making

Polling for the second phase of the General Elections to the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was successfully conducted on Wednesday. Voters across 26 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) in six districts of the
Sep. 26, 2024

Strong Statement

The Legends League Cricket (LLC) bringing 124 legendary cricketers to the Kashmir Valley for its final leg from October 9 to 16 at the Bakshi Stadium is a major event for the
Sep. 21, 2024

Electoral Milestone

The stage is set for the holding of legislative assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir—the first since the abrogation of Article 370 on 5 August 2019, which revoked the erstwhile state’s special
Sep. 18, 2024
An inside view of Nishat Bagh (garden) during autumn at Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Autumn Tourism

As the summer tourism season draws to a close in the Kashmir valley, stakeholders should now focus on boosting footfall in the coming autumn months. Preparing for this period requires a comprehensive
Sep. 16, 2024
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Digital Isolation

As the world moves towards embracing 5G technology, several rural areas of J&K are still grappling with the challenges of ensuring full 4G coverage. The slow pace of progress in 4G saturation,
Sep. 14, 2024

Tourism Management

The government has taken yet another welcome step as part of its efforts to boost off-beat tourist destinations and promote the handicrafts sector in Jammu and Kashmir. In this regard, Chief Secretary Atal
Sep. 12, 2024

Mpox Alarm

The recent confirmation of an isolated case of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) involving the West African clade 2 in India has drawn attention to the need for effective public health measures.
Sep. 11, 2024

Catch the Rain

The Ministry of Jal Shakti had launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA) in 2019 to address India’s escalating water crisis, targeting 1,592 blocks out of 2,836 across 256 water-stressed districts. This initiative
Sep. 7, 2024
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