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Cancer care  

A long wait has finally come to an end. Jammu and Kashmir has declared cancer a notifiable disease. A notification has already been issued in this regard. Earlier, eighteen states declared cancer a notifiable
Jul. 15, 2026

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 swept through the area, burying several vehicles under
Jul. 10, 2026

Welcome!

The annual Shri Amarnath Yatra kicked off in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Lieutenant Governor Manoj

Welcome!

The annual Shri Amarnath Yatra kicked off in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Lieutenant Governor Manoj

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
Migratory birds fly over wetland Hokersar, 16 kms north of Srinagar November 19, 2013.

Avian Diversity

Jammu and Kashmir has always remained a haven for avian enthusiasts and ornithologists. The recent study published in Indian Birds, a journal of South Asian Ornithology has reported a significant surge in
Mar. 30, 2024

Worrisome Surge

Srinagar city has been witnessing a worrisome surge in fire incidents in recent months. The increase in fire incidents has primarily been attributed to electric short circuits and LPG leakage. According to
Mar. 28, 2024
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Beyond Tulips

As the temperatures are about to soar in other parts of the country, Kashmir valley emerges as a haven for tourists seeking joyous holidays in the cool spring months. Historically, the onset
Mar. 26, 2024
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Mitigating Conflicts

Residents in the Kashmir valley are yet again finding themselves in precarious encounters with the wildlife. The news of leopard attacks in residential areas of the valley have become alarmingly frequent during
Mar. 21, 2024

Kashmir On Fast Lane

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the hosting of its first-ever Formula-4 car racing event on the scenic banks of Dal Lake on Sunday. The race, spanning 1.7 km from Lalit Ghat
Mar. 20, 2024

Industrial Hub

The New Central Sector Scheme (NCSS) was launched in February 2021 with a substantial outlay of Rs. 28,400 crore. The scheme aimed to attract businesses to the region by offering a comprehensive
Mar. 19, 2024

Bollywood Calling

Kashmir’s Bollywood connection has been deeply ingrained in the history of Indian cinema. The beautiful locations of the Kashmir valley have long been the backdrop for numerous iconic Bollywood movies. Bollywood’s love
Mar. 16, 2024

Strategic Significance

An allocation of Rs. 224.44 crore has been sanctioned for the construction of the Shopian Bypass on National Highway-444, transforming it into a two-lane configuration with a paved shoulder. This development, spanning
Mar. 14, 2024

Springtime Spectacle

As the spring season is about to cast its vibrant hues upon Kashmir, there is no better time to embark on a journey to the Valley. In the last couple of years,
Mar. 13, 2024
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