News Topic:J&K Jal Shakti Department
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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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Jaundice outbreak in Pulwama village prompts official investigation
Concerns escalate in the village of Bellow Dergund, Rajpora area of Pulwama, as health officials investigate a surge in jaundice cases, particularly among children.
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Water crisis grips Pulwama village on Eid-ul-Fitr
As Kashmir celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr, the people of Batpora Rajpora in Pulwama district found themselves in the midst of a pressing issue - a severe water shortage.
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Nine test positive after jaundice outbreak in Pulwama
An outbreak of jaundice in Dargund Bellow village in southern Kashmir's Pulwama district has raised concerns as nine persons have tested positive.
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Residents of Dalipora Pulwama protest over contaminated water supply
Anger and frustration bubbled over in Dalipora area of Kashmir's Pulwama district as residents took to the streets in protest against the Jal Shakti Department.
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Residents of Pulwama’s Sonzwatter village face longstanding water crisis
Residents of Sonzwatter village in southern Kashmir's Pulwama district have demanded potable water in the area.
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Kashmir faces water scarcity crisis as dry spell hampers 20% of potable supply
Amidst a prolonged dry spell in Kashmir, approximately 20 per cent of the valley’s potable water supply is “badly affected”, the Jal Shakti Department said.
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Kashmir grapples with unprecedented water crisis amidst prolonged dry spell
A severe water crisis has engulfed the Kashmir region, triggered by an extended dry winter spell that has severely impacted its water sources, raising urgent alarms.
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J&K Cabinet Reshuffle: Sagar, Arjun Singh Raju among likely inductees
Omar Abdullah is set to reshuffle the J&K Cabinet on October 27. Sources indicate Ali Mohammad Sagar and Arjun Singh Raju may be inducted, with changes also possible in the Speaker's post.
J&K BJP leaders demand Kharge’s apology over ‘Modi Ka Baap Bhi Jayega’ remark
J&K BJP leaders Sunil Sharma, Sat Sharma and Shagun Parihar condemned Mallikarjun Kharge’s remark on PM Modi, while party workers protested in Jammu.
Awantipora Police seize 5 L&T machines, 4 dumpers in illegal mining crackdown
Awantipora Police seized five heavy L&T machines and four dumpers at Bathen, Patalbagh and Galander, registering three FIRs over alleged illegal mining.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.