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 Election Commission of India (ECI) has finally announced the first legislative assembly election in J&K since the region was stripped of its special status under Article 370 and divided into the
Spam calls have become a growing nuisance in the lives of individuals worldwide, and their impact extends beyond simple annoyance. In Kashmir valley, as in many other regions, spam calls can lead
One of the primary reasons book festivals remain important is that they promote a culture of reading. In an era where screens dominate our lives, festivals encourage people to engage with physical
Even as the fight against HIV/AIDS has been a global priority, as per the NACO estimation, J&K last year recorded the lowest HIV prevalence among adults in India, with a rate of
As per the Srinagar Development Authority (SDA) figures, present housing shortage amounts to 18,750 units or plots and this issue is expected to escalate as the city prepares to accommodate an additional
The Kashmiri handicrafts industry has always faced a threat from deceptive practices that undermine its authenticity. A recent surprise inspection by the Director of Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir has uncovered alarming issues
Kashmir valley has experienced a steep rise in the influx of tourists in recent years. The increase in tourist arrivals has led to a burgeoning demand for accommodation. As per media reports,
An Indian woman fills drinking water from a public tap, on the eve of World Water Day in Allahabad, India Thursday, March 21, 2013. The U.N. estimates that more than one in six people worldwide do not have access to 20-50 liters (5-13 gallons) of safe freshwater a day to ensure their basic needs for drinking, cooking and cleaning. (AP Photo/ Rajesh Kumar Singh)
Providing tap water to every household in Jammu and Kashmir under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is an essential step toward improving public health and quality of life. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo
Wular Lake, one of India’s 75 Ramsar-designated wetlands, faces numerous environmental challenges, including the conversion of large sections of its catchment areas into agricultural land, pollution from fertilizers and animal waste, hunting
Swachhta Pakhwada, translating to ‘Cleanliness Fortnight’, is a major initiative by the Government of India aimed at promoting cleanliness and hygiene across the country. This fortnight-long campaign is a part of the
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