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.
National Lok Adalats have emerged as indispensable mechanisms for resolving disputes efficiently, swiftly and cost-effectively. These courts fulfill the constitutional commitment to provide access to justice to all segments of society. Organized
The agricultural sector in India is vital for sustaining millions of livelihoods and ensuring food security. Among the challenges faced by farmers, one significant issue has been the preservation of perishable horticultural
Jammu and Kashmir is counted among the largest silk cocoon and yarn producing regions. Sericulture, the cultivation of silkworms for the production of silk, has long been a cornerstone of the region’s
Last year, Jammu and Kashmir welcomed around 2.02 crore visitors. Out of these, over 50,000 foreign tourists visited the union territory. Now, after a hiatus of four decades, the Federation of Hotel
Flash-floods and landslides have caused damage to property and livestock in several parts of Kashmir valley. While parts of Jammu division have been hit too, few villages in Ramban and Mandi Poonch
Man-animal conflicts have always posed major challenges in Jammu and Kashmir and caused panic among residents. These conflicts often result in property damage, livestock depredation and even loss of human lives, underscoring
Land sinking, or land subsidence, has emerged as another environmental challenge in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The recent incident in the Ramban district, where over 58 houses were completely
An alarming 8,652 individuals, who were victims of dog bites, have sought treatment at Srinagar’s SMHS Hospital’s Anti-Rabies Clinic over the past year. The Anti-Rabies Clinic at SMHS reported a total of
In today’s interconnected world, where digital transactions and online interactions have become ubiquitous, the threat of cyber fraud looms larger than ever. The Cyber Police Station Kashmir Zone, Srinagar has investigated a
The largest Tulip garden in Asia has experienced an unprecedented surge in visitors this season, with over 4.2 lakh people, including nearly 3,000 foreign tourists, flocking to witness the breathtaking display of
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