Kashmir’s farmers brace for heatwave as paddy season takes root
In Kashmir, the paddy planting season has begun under the strain of an intense heatwave and prolonged dry spell, threatening farmers’ livelihoods. The India Meteorological Department recorded Srinagar’s temperature at 32.2°C and Qazigund at 33°C, 8.6 degrees above normal. In Ganderbal’s villages like Saloora, Arhama, and Tulmulla, irrigation canals are dry, borewells are inadequate, and […]
All gates of Baglihar hydroelectric power project dam closed on Chenab River in Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir
Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, May 14, 2025 – All gates of the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project Dam on the Chenab River in Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, remain closed for the second consecutive day. The closure follows heavy rainfall that led to the opening of the dam’s gates to manage rising water levels and prevent flooding […]
No ceasefire violation reported in Kashmir valley overnight
Srinagar, May 11, 2025 – A semblance of normalcy returned to the Kashmir Valley overnight as no ceasefire violations were reported along the Line of Control after 11 p.m. on Saturday, officials confirmed. This marks the first night in six days without the sounds of aircraft, missiles, or drones overhead, bringing relief to residents amid […]
India restricts Chenab River flow to Pakistan, opens only one gate at Salal Dam
Reasi, May 7, 2025 – India has sharply curtailed the flow of the Chenab River to Pakistan, opening just one gate of the Salal Dam in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir, as a strategic response to heightened tensions following the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty ( on April 23, 2025. The move, captured in a […]
Putin condemns Pahalgam Terror attack in call with PM Modi, demands justice for perpetrators
Kashmir , May 6, 2025 – In a significant show of solidarity, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 5, condemning the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians, predominantly tourists. Putin called for swift justice against the perpetrators and their […]
Omar Abdullah meets PM Narendra Modi to discuss Pahalgam terror attack, J&K issues
New Delhi, May 3, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his Delhi residence on Saturday for a 30-minute dialogue centered on the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and critical issues facing the Union Territory. The meeting, their first since the deadly attack in Baisaran Valley that […]
Chenab River water level rises in Akhnoor sector amid heavy rainfall
Akhnoor, May 2, 2025 – Heavy rainfall has triggered a significant rise in the Chenab River’s water level in Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor sector, raising concerns about potential flooding and prompting local authorities to issue alerts. The surge, observed on Friday, has put villages along the riverbanks on high alert, with officials closely monitoring the […]
Javed Akhtar urges central government for decisive action against Pakistan army chief’s provocative speech
Kashmir ,May 2, 2025 – Renowned lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has issued a fervent appeal to the Central Government of India to take robust measures in response to provocative statements by Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir, whose recent speech has reignited tensions between the two nations. Speaking on May 1, 2025, Akhtar condemned […]
India bans 16 Pakistani youtube channels to combat cross- border misinformation amid rising tensions
Kashmir , April 28, 2025 – In a decisive move to counter cross-border misinformation, the Government of India has banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels, including prominent outlets like Dawn News, Samaa TV, Ary News, and Geo News, for disseminating fake news and communally sensitive content. The action, recommended by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), […]
J&K assembly observes two-minute silence to honour victims of Pahalgam terror attack
Srinagar, April 28, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly began its session today with a somber two-minute silence, paying tribute to the 26 innocent lives lost in the Pahalgam terror attack at Baisaran meadow on April 22, 2025. The gesture, a poignant expression of collective grief, underscored the region’s resolve to stand united […]