News Topic:J&K Jal Shakti Department
Jammu
Work on century-old Ujh project to finally begin, says Dr Jitendra Singh
The survey for the proposed ₹11,907-crore Ujh Multipurpose Project in Kathua district has been completed, marking a significant step towards the implementation.
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J&K
J&K Cabinet greenlights free power scheme under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
The cabinet on Friday discussed the implementation of 200 units of free electricity for AAY families in J&K and also approved the reorganisation of the Jal Shakti Department.
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J&K
Kashmir faces notable flood every six years: Minister
Kashmir is prone to floods, and it witnesses one notable flood on average every six years. Steps have been taken to increase the carrying capacity of Jhelum.
Health
Diarrhoea outbreak hospitalizes over 100 in Anantnag’s Srigufwara area
Over a hundred people from Srigufwara area of southern Kashmir’s Anantnag district were hospitalised after the outbreak of diarrhoea in Trail village, officials said.
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Kashmir
Violent clash erupts over water scarcity in Baramulla
Police on Friday resorted to lathi-charge and tear smoke shelling after a water scarcity protest at Chainbal Pattan in Kashmir's Baramulla district turned violent.
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J&K
J-K to begin smart water meter installation in Srinagar by year-end
The Jammu and Kashmir administration is all set to begin installing smart water metres in the valley by this year's end to ensure 'reasonable' water use.
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Kashmir
J-K Govt dismisses employees for alleged involvement in anti-national activities
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday dismissed four employees including two Constables in J&K Police for their alleged involvement in anti-national activities.
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Kashmir
Jal Shakti Department warns of action against illegal water connections
The Jal Shakti Department issued a warning to people with illegal water connections, asking them to regularize their connections within a stipulated period of 10 days.
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Latest news
Police issue lookout notices for two POCSO accused who fled Srinagar jail
Two men accused in separate POCSO cases, Mukhtar Ahmad Gujjar and Farman Khan, have escaped from Central Jail Srinagar; police have issued lookout notices.
BJP’s Sunil Sharma slams J&K Govt over jobs, corruption; Announces Sept 2 protest
J&K Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma has accused the government of failing on unemployment and corruption, announcing a "secretariat gherao" planned for September 2.
Article 370 abrogation has ‘fully normalised’ J&K, says Darakhshan Andrabi
J&K Waqf Board Chairperson Darakhshan Andrabi says Article 370's abrogation has normalised Kashmir, responding to US envoy Sergio Gor's remarks and Opposition criticism.
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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.

