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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
snow covered mountain under blue sky
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Shrinking Glaciers

Climate change poses a major threat to the delicate ecological balance of regions worldwide, and the recent findings regarding the shrinking glaciers in the Pir Panjal range of Jammu and Kashmir are
Apr. 23, 2024

Educating Adults

As part of efforts to enhance education and infrastructure in the union territory, the Jammu and Kashmir government is aiming to educate 3.5 lakh adults through New India Literacy Programme in 2024-25.
Apr. 20, 2024
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Game Changer

High-density plantation has emerged as a game-changer in the realm of fruit cultivation, particularly in regions like Kashmir, renowned for its apple orchards. This modern agricultural practice offers a plethora of benefits,
Apr. 18, 2024

Textbooks Shortage

The New Education Policy (NEP) was introduced with an aim to transform the educational system in the country. In this regard, the J&K Board of School Education (BOSE) is supposed to prepare
Apr. 17, 2024

Market Checking

The Legal Metrology Department (LMD) has realised a whopping amount of Rs 4.22 Crores as penalty during the previous financial year 2023-24. One of the primary functions of the Legal Metrology Department
Apr. 16, 2024
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Regulating Mutton Prices

The conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan and Eid festivities in Kashmir has brought to light a pressing issue that has been plaguing residents for far too long: the exorbitant prices
Apr. 13, 2024

Strict Implementation

Due to the rising occurrences of human-animal conflicts, the wildlife department has released an advisory, urging individuals to adhere to its guidelines. To effectively address the increasing incidents of man-animal conflict and
Apr. 9, 2024

Fee Regulation

The education sector is once again grappling with a concerning issue: the practice of charging admission fees in schools and hiking fees without approval from the authorities. This unethical practice has drawn
Apr. 6, 2024

Road Rage

Preventing road accidents is a critical endeavor that requires joint efforts from government agencies, law enforcement, road users and community organisations. Over the past five years, J&K has witnessed a total of
Apr. 4, 2024

Watermelon Controversy

Despite clearance from the Food Safety Department, watermelon sales have plummeted during the ongoing fasting month of Ramadan. Amidst the traditions of fasting in the Kashmir valley, the consumption of watermelons has
Apr. 3, 2024
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