Ancient sculpture recovered from Jhelum, preserved
Awantipora, December 30,2025: Police in Awantipora have ensured the safe preservation of an ancient stone sculpture recovered from the River Jhelum at Larkipora, highlighting their prompt action in protecting the region’s cultural heritage. The artefact, believed to be centuries old, was immediately secured after its discovery and kept under safe custody by Awantipora Police under […]
DC Baramulla reviews flood-prone Sopore areas, ensures safety measures
Baramulla, September 8, 2025: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa , conducted a comprehensive field visit to flood-prone areas in Sopore Sub-division, including Warapora, Mahrajpora, Haritaar, and adjoining regions, to assess vulnerabilities along the River Jhelum and Wular Lake. Accompanied by a team of officers, including Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Sopore, Shabir Ahmad Raina, the […]
J&K LCMA issues flood alert for Dal Lake residents amid rising Jhelum levels
Srinagar, September 04, 2025 – The Jammu & Kashmir Lakes Conservation and Management Authority (J&K LCMA) has issued a critical advisory for residents living in and around Dal Lake, particularly Dal dwellersand houseboat owners, due to elevated water levels in the River Jhelum. The notice warns that the Jhelum has surpassed the danger mark of 21 feet, and to manage the surge, the gate at Ram Munshi Bagh could be […]
IWAI partners with Jammu and Kashmir government to boost river cruise tourism
Srinagar I March 7, 2025 The Inland Waterways Authority of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Jammu and Kashmir to enhance river cruise tourism across three National Waterways in the Union Territory. The agreement was formalised during a signing ceremony at the Chintan Shivir, an important event held in Srinagar, […]
J&K’s youth of Muniwar, Anantnag dig out waste from Sandran River in a cleanup community drive
A major cleanup of the Sandran river was organised at Muniwar in Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir. The drive aimed at cleaning tons of waste that had gathered in the river, said to be a tributary of River Jhelum. The local youths in Muniwar in a powerful community effort removed hundreds of kilograms of […]
Lt Governor inaugurates revamped Old Habba Kadal Bridge on river Jhelum in Shehr-e-Khaas
SRINAGAR, JANUARY 16: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated the revamped Old Habba Kadal Bridge on River Jhelum in the Shehr-e-Khaas area of Srinagar, today.The Lt Governor congratulated the Srinagar Smart City Limited and the people on the restoration of the historic Old Habba Kadal Bridge into a pedestrian corridor and state-of-the-art public space.He said […]