News Topic:Floods
Kashmir
Kashmir Floods: Death toll reaches 300, hundreds still missing
The death toll in floods in Jammu and Kashmir has risen to 300 and the toll may rise as hundreds of people are missing in the State.
Pakistan
PaK minister castigates India for blocking international aid
PaK’s minister Chaudhry Latif Akbar has deplored New Delhi’s denial to the UN and other international agencies to carry out rescue and relief-related activities in J&K.
Jammu
PHE, FC, Irrigation sectors suffer Rs 500 cr loss in Jammu
Public Health Engineering, Flood Control and Irrigation sectors have suffered over Rs 500 crore losses in Jammu due to infrastructural damage caused by floods.
Kashmir
Kashmir Floods: 75 families putting up on Tengpora by-pass
More than 75 families belonging to different areas of Srinagar have erected tents in the middle of the pavement of the highway to provide shelter to their families.
Kashmir
Kashmir Floods: Tipper driver turns saviour for people at Kanihama
Bhat says initially his family back home didn't want him to rescue people in the area, fearing that if the boat capsized and someone died, the police would book him.
Opinion
Deconstructing myths about Kashmir University relief camp
Explaining and resisting for starting this camp with the administration forced them to start it in the Arts and Humanities block.
Kashmir
Kashmir Floods: No respite from poor mobile connectivity
After terrible floods, there’s no respite from poor mobile connectivity in Kashmir, where thousands are still unable to know each other’s welfare.
Kashmir
KU asks flood victims to vacate campus within 3 days
The flood victims of Kashmir who were shifted to the University of Kashmir have alleged that they have been asked to vacate the varsity’s campus within three days.
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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists
Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.
AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.
900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.
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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death
Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.
India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash
India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.