News Topic:J&K Irrigation & Flood Control Department

Mega lift irrigation scheme awaits completion in Pulwama’s Chakoora

A mega lift irrigation scheme in Chakoora village of Litter Tehsil of Pulwama district is awaiting completion even as land donors are waiting for compensation.

Flood threat eases as water bodies recede in Kashmir

With rain receding, the flood threat in Kashmir eased considerably as the water level in Jhelum and other water bodies reduced, warding off the flood threats.

Water level in Jhelum below danger level, officials say

The incessant rainfall in the past 16 hours has increased the water level of almost every water body, however, it is well below the danger mark in Jhelum.

Ganderbal admin reaches out to self-immolation victim

District administration Ganderbal on Thursday reached out to the youth who took an extreme step of self-immolation on Tuesday at Haran, Ganderbal.

Young man sets himself on fire to resist building’s demolition in Ganderbal

A 27-year-old youth set himself on fire as soon as a demolition squad were about to pull down his newly constructed complex in Ganderbal district.

Train crushes sexagenarian to death in Qazigund

A 63-year-old man died after being crushed to death by a train on Friday morning in Nessu Badragund area of Qazigund in Kulgam district.

Rainfall to continue till Thursday: MeT

Meteorological department stated that the rainfall will continue till Thursday while as overall weather will improve from July 31.

No risk of flooding in Valley: I&FC

The incessant rainfall for the last 48 hours has thrown life out of gear in the Valley even as there was no threat of floods in the Valley.

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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.