News Topic:Floods
Opinion
India should accept disaster aid
It has been a few weeks since floods inundated Jammu and Kashmir, and the disaster response has not been equal to the needs.
Kashmir
Willing to help flood-hit J&K in every possible way: Punjab Govt
Terming the devastating floods in Jammu and Kashmir a “huge tragedy”, the Punjab government on Wednesday said it is willing to help the affected people in every possible way.
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Education
DSEK rules out mass promotion; Exams to be conducted for every class
Government today confirmed that there would be no mass promotion for students and all examinations for every class would be conducted although with some concessions.
Kashmir
Flood leaves Hassanpora Bagh devastated
Nabiza Bano, 40, a widow, lost her shelter, her belongings and even her livelihood to the ferocious waters of Vaishaw Nallah in the recent floods.
Kashmir
Groom arrives 10 days late to pick bride in Varmul
While the floods in the state devastated life and property, it also washed away an anxious bride’s dream in Varmul town on September 7.
Kashmir
With hired boat, Rafiq saved dozens of lives in Pulwama
Twenty-six-year-old Rafiq Ahmad Bhat couldn’t leave Oukhoo Kakapora in southern Kashmir’s Pulwama district after rescuing her trapped sister Mamtaza Bano.
Kashmir
Jammu grabs relief material meant for Srinagar
At a time when flood-hit Srinagar is craving for relief, officials in Jammu district administration have been grabbing the lot meant for the summer capital.
Business & Economy
J&K Flood Losses: Adopt humanistic approach; Release 50% as interim relief, HC directs insurance companies
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Friday directed insurance companies to pay 50 per cent of the insured amount for policies above Rs 25 lakh as interim relief.
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