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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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.