News Topic:Jhelum
J&K
India to develop river navigation infrastructure in J&K
Amid the Government of India putting the Indus Water Treaty 'in abeyance', the IWAI has launched initiatives to develop river navigation infrastructure in J&K.
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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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Kashmir
Two drown in separate incidents in Jhelum River
Two individuals drowned in separate incidents in the Jhelum River on Monday afternoon, authorities said.
Kashmir
Brave local rescues 4-year-old boy from drowning in Srinagar’s Jhelum River
A 4-year-old boy was rescued from drowning in the river Jhelum at Gasi Mohallah in Safakadak area of Srinagar after a quick action by a local man.
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Kashmir
40-year-old man slips to death in Jehlum in Bandipora
A 40-year-old man slipped to death in the Jhelum River in Gund Prang village of northern Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Wednesday.
Kashmir
Boat Tragedy: Second missing minor boy’s body recovered
The lifeless body of the second missing minor boy of Gandabal was found in River Jhelum near Noorbagh Srinagar on Saturday morning.
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Kashmir
Boat Tragedy: Body of missing minor fished out after 11 days
Finally, the prayers of Kashmiri people were answered after the body of 11-year-old boy Haziq Ahmed Sheikh of Gandabal Srinagar was retrieved from river Jhelum.
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Kashmir
Gandabal Boat Tragedy: Massive search and rescue efforts continue
The joint rescue operation for the missing bodies, including those of a father-son duo and another minor boy, entered its second day on Wednesday in Gandabal area.
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AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
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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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