News Topic:J&K Irrigation & Flood Control Department
J&K
PHE owes ₹1,476 crore in power dues, tops J&K defaulters
Government data shows PHE owes ₹1,476.11 crore in unpaid power bills, the highest among J&K departments, with total dues at ₹4,385.30 crore.
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Kashmir
Flood Control Dept demolishes 13 illegal Jhelum ramps in Pulwama
The Flood Control Department has demolished 13 unauthorised ramps along the Jhelum River in Pulwama and recommended blacklisting eight vehicles in an enforcement drive.
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Kashmir
Illegal sand mining alleged near Flood Control office in Pampore
Residents allege illegal sand mining is damaging Jhelum River embankments in Pampora's Patalbagh, occurring near the Flood Control Department's Marval office.
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Kashmir
Water diversion from Rambi Ara creates drought-like situation in Pulwama
Thousands of kanals of paddy land in Pulwama are on the verge of facing drought as farmers said the water meant for downstream areas of Lar stream is diverted in Shopian.
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Kashmir
10 years after 2014 floods, Kashmir remains uncertain about preparedness for future disasters
As September 7, 2024 marked the 10th anniversary of the 2014 floods, the scars remain vivid, with lingering questions about the effectiveness of flood management.
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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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Flash flood hits Tenghar village in Pulwama
In a harrowing ordeal for the residents of Tenghar village in southern Kashmir's Pulwama district, a sudden flash flood wreaked havoc, inundating over a dozen homes.
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Encroachers along water bodies asked to remove illegal structures in Pulwama
Irrigation Department has asked the encroachers over water bodies in south Kashmir's Pulwama district to remove the illegal structures within a period of seven days.
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Eight prominent leaders likely to quit Apni Party
At least eight to nine prominent Apni Party leaders are reportedly considering resignation ahead of a crucial meeting with Altaf Bukhari in Srinagar on Thursday.
J&K Govt degree colleges told to enforce strict attendance, working hours
J&K Higher Education Department directs government colleges to enforce biometric attendance, punctuality and working hours, warning of disciplinary action.
Police file chargesheet in alleged Rs 35 lakh cheque fraud case in Pulwama
EOW Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against a Pulwama resident in an alleged Rs 35 lakh cheque fraud case involving a cheque issued in his deceased father's name.
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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.
NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.