J&K

Rs 6 crore water tank in southern Kashmir left useless due to poor planning

In a shocking case of mismanagement and waste of public funds, a water tank worth Rs 6 crore was constructed in Tral town, only to remain non-functional.

Arms, ammunition recovered from school in Awantipora

Security forces have recovered arms and ammunition from a government school in the Awantipora area of southern Kashmir's Pulwama district.

Newborn’s body found near graveyard in Srinagar

In a tragic incident, the body of a newborn was found lying near the graveyard adjacent to Islamia College in summer capital Srinagar on Thursday, officials said.

Former F&ES Department official under scrutiny for recruitment irregularities

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) initiated its first raid in the Fire Services scam investigation, targeting the residence of a retired KAS officer.

No poverty, zero hunger, good health, clean water, economic growth among J-K’s top SDGs by 2030

The J&K Government directed the line departments to take measures and prepare an actionable framework for improving on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) index.

Over 10 years after the POSH Act, are women safe at workplaces?

Harassment and violence against women remain a significant and escalating issue in our society, both in the national and local context.

Neutral expert backs India in dispute over power projects in J-K

A World Bank-appointed neutral expert has extended support to India on the framework to resolve certain disputes with Pakistan on hydroelectric projects.

J-K’s Chinar trees now digitally tracked with 28,000 documented in four years

As part of a move towards the conservation of its iconic Chinar trees, Jammu and Kashmir has embarked on a unique initiative.

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Multiple cloudbursts hit Kashmir, trigger flash floods

Multiple cloudbursts triggered by intense rainfall struck different parts of Kashmir on Monday, causing flash floods that damaged roads, bridges and residential houses.

Heavy rains halt traffic on NH-44 in Udhampur

Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was suspended from both ends on Monday evening following heavy rainfall and slippery road conditions.

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A cloudburst triggered a flash flood in the Safapora area of Ganderbal district on Sunday, inundating roads, residential lanes, orchards, shops and several houses.

LG inaugurates INOX multiplex theatre in Srinagar

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inaugurated INOX multiplex theatre in Srinagar.

KU Economic Society appeals for donations to flood-affected people

The Economic Society of the Post Graduate Department of Economics at the University of Kashmir has issued an urgent appeal to support the flood-hit residents of the region.