News Topic:Water Scarcity

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.

Batamaloo residents protest against water scarcity

Residents of Batamaloo area of central Kashmir's Srinagar district here staged a protest over the acute shortage of water in the locality.

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.

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.

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.

Jal Shakti Department sounds alarm as Kashmir’s water bodies reach historic low levels

The Jal Shakti Department has issued an alarm as Kashmir grapples with a prolonged dry spell, leading to a partial drying of water bodies across the valley.

Water crisis grips south Kashmir as dry spell depletes key sources

The prolonged dry spell in the Kashmir valley has resulted in the depletion of renowned water bodies in south Kashmir, triggering a water shortage in numerous villages.

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PDP’s Waheed-ur-Rehman Para wins Pulwama seat in J-K Assembly polls

In a significant result from the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, Waheed-ur-Rehman Para of the PDP has secured the Pulwama constituency seat.

Indian Railways to launch New Delhi-Srinagar Vande Bharat Sleeper train

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Tarigami reflects on being first J-K leader detained under PSA, life of struggle, loyalty to CPIM

CPI(M) leader Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami, in a candid interview with The Kashmir Pulse, shared that he was the first person in J&K to be slapped with the PSA.
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Waheed-ur-Rehman Para on PDP, Youth Engagement and His Vision for Pulwama

Waheed-ur-Rehman Para discusses his political journey, youth empowerment, and plans for Pulwama as PDP's candidate in the upcoming Kashmir Assembly elections.