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December 26, 2016 No Responses

Chenab Valley witness season’s first snowfall

Most parts of the twin districts of Doda and Kishtwar today received season’s first snowfall, ending a long dry spell in the region. The snowfall was witnessed in the Kailash mountain ranges, Asha-Patti, Seoj Dhar, Chattargala, Dheraja, Mothala, Thanala, Dessa,...

October 9, 2016 No Responses

RSS Rally in Doda worries majority community

NC lashes out at Govt for ‘promoting communal divide’ A war of words has broken out between opposition National Conference and the ruling BJP over the recent RSS rally in Doda which is being seen by locals as a “move...

September 1, 2016 No Responses

Baglihar HEP putting lives at risk in Doda region

Govt in slumber as threat of mountain collapse looms large over area along the banks The Jammu and Kashmir Government seems to be in deep slumber in addressing the woes of people living on the bank of the Baglihar hydroelectric...

August 13, 2016 No Responses

Violence spills over to Jammu region from Kashmir; 47 hurt

A magistrate, an SSP and three other police officers were among 47 people injured on Friday as stone-pelting incidents spilled over from Kashmir to Jammu region where violence took place in Doda district. Meanwhile, the authorities extended curfew to many...

July 12, 2016 No Responses

Doda, Kishtwar observed Bandh over killings of civilians in Kashmir

The majority community in the twin districts of Doda and Kishtwar today observed partial bandh over the killings of civilians during the Kashmir unrest following the gunning down of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani. In Doda, protests were held at...

June 24, 2016 No Responses

Govt revokes PSA order of ‘lunatic’ Doda youth

The J&K Government on Thursday evening revoked the Public Safety Act of a “lunatic” Muslim youth who was arrested for allegedly desecrating a temple in Jammu last week. The prompt action from the Government after the issue echoed in the...

June 23, 2016 No Responses

Strike in Doda against Indian police’s highhandedness

Complete shutdown was observed in Doda against highhandedness of Indian police. A rally was held amid complete shutdown in Doda to protest over the use of force by the police on the demonstrations against Power Development Department last night. Call...

June 11, 2016 No Responses

People throng ‘healing’ spring in Doda district

Hundreds of people these days are flocking to Gandho area of Doda district from different corners of the country to take a dip in a spring which is believed to possess healing powers. Situated about 70 km away from district...

May 7, 2016 No Responses

Doda reels under water crisis as reservoirs go dry

The mighty Chenab flows through erstwhile Doda district, but the district is facing acute shortage of drinking water. The natural water resources in the district are diminishing due to climate change and the casual approach of the government. About 10...

May 4, 2016 No Responses

Doda faces threat of waterborne diseases

Doda residents are facing impending threat of waterborne diseases as the crucial water treatment plant in the city has been defunct for the last six months and people are forced to drink untreated water. Situated about 5 km away from...