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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

Bird festival

J&K Bird Festival is being organized at a time when tourism in Kashmir desperately needs a lifeline. The sector has received a severe blowback after the Pahalgam attack. Before April 22, the valley was
Dec. 28, 2025

Five marla plots

  The Omar Abdullah Cabinet has cleared the proposal to allot five marla plots to flood-affected people in Jammu and Kashmir. The land will be allotted to those people whose houses were
Dec. 27, 2025

Drug-free Kashmir

  Divisional Commissioner Anshul Garg deserves kudos for taking proactive measures to combat the drug menace in Kashmir. It is a rare moment when a senior IAS officer sensed the nefarious designs
Dec. 26, 2025

Farmers SOS

  Fear has gripped Kashmiri farmers after the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement reportedly proposed to reduce the import tax on foreign apples. Under the agreement, New Zealand will receive limited preferential access to
Dec. 25, 2025

Eggs are safe

A sigh of relief after a vicious social media campaign. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has dismissed cancer claims surrounding eggs. FSSAI urged people to ignore viral panic and keep
Dec. 23, 2025

Waiting for snowfall

Two back-to-back Western Disturbances are likely to affect Jammu and Kashmir between Saturday and Tuesday. IMD has forecast a wet spell from December 20. December 21 may witness fairly widespread rainfall in
Dec. 21, 2025

OTT windfall

Kashmir is the flavour of the season for OTT platforms. From `Songs of Paradise’ to `Real Kashmir Football Club’ and from `Tanaav’ to `Baramulla’, Kashmir has become a central piece of some
Dec. 20, 2025

Tourism convention

Jammu and Kashmir government is hosting the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India convention to revive tourism. More than 250 delegates, including some celebrities, are participating in the convention. It is yet
Dec. 16, 2025

Killer roads

Road accidents kill more people than terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has revealed that 5,808 road accidents occurred in Jammu and Kashmir in 2024: More
Dec. 13, 2025

Medical education hub

Jammu and Kashmir is fast becoming a hub for medical education. The National Medical Commission has allotted an additional 128 MD/MS seats, 46 DNB seats, and 2 DM/MCh seats for Jammu and Kashmir.
Dec. 11, 2025
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