News Topic:J&K Jal Shakti Department
Kashmir
Malangpora residents raise concerns over drinking water quality after cable work
Malangpora villagers in Pulwama allege unfilled cable-work pits are affecting borewell water quality and urge authorities to restore the dug-up road stretches.
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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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Karra accuses BJP of trying to communalise Kishtwar situation
JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra on Sunday accused BJP leaders of attempting to communalise the situation in Kishtwar.
Predicting exact location of terror attacks difficult despite inputs: Former Lt Gen D P Pandey
Former Army commander Lieutenant General D P Pandey has said it is difficult for security agencies to predict the exact location of a terrorist attack.
Mirwaiz among world’s 500 most influential Muslims for 13th consecutive year
Mirwaiz Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq has once again featured among the world’s 500 most influential Muslim personalities in the 2027 edition of ‘The Muslim 500’.
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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.