News Topic:Heatwave
Kashmir
Dry Spell: Leaf miners, red mites wreak havoc on Kashmir’s apple orchards
Amid the ongoing dry spell, apple growers in Kashmir are deeply concerned as a leaf miner pest continues to infect their orchards for the fourth consecutive year.
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J&K
Heatwave shatters temperature records across Kashmir
Kashmir is reeling from a record-breaking heatwave that has pushed temperatures to unprecedented levels, according to independent weather forecaster Kashmir Weather.
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Heatwave triggers suspension of classes for primary students in Kashmir
In response to a persistent heatwave, the Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir has ordered a temporary suspension of classwork for primary-level students.
Kashmir
Kashmir fruit growers concerned as dry spell and heatwave threaten horticulture
The ongoing dry spell and heatwave in Kashmir have left fruit growers deeply concerned, who fear severe impacts on the region's horticulture sector.
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Kashmir
Srinagar records third highest temperature since 1981
Since 1981, the summer capital Srinagar has witnessed the third highest ever day temperature this summer season.
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Kashmir
Heatwave predicted to loom as Kashmir faces scorching days
A severe heatwave is expected to grip Kashmir over the next three to four days, according to independent weather forecaster Kashmir Weather.
J&K
Severe heatwave threatens J-K’s aquatic life, prompts protests over water scarcity
Jammu and Kashmir is bracing for a severe heatwave over the next four days, with temperatures hitting record highs and impacting both daily life and ecosystems.
Kashmir
Prolonged dry spell threatens crop growth and productivity in Kashmir
The ongoing prolonged dry spell this summer is causing immense distress among valley farmers, raising concerns about its severe impact on crop growth.
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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.
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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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Over 10 years after the POSH Act, are women safe at workplaces?
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13 Years On: Naseem Shafaie, Kashmir’s first woman Sahitya Akademi awardee, reflects on poetry and empowerment
Naseem Shafaie, Kashmir's first woman Sahitya Akademi Awardee, reflects on her poetic journey, feminism, and Kashmir’s cultural legacy.