Third flood threat in six months
Single day’s shower gives sleepless nights to people of Kashmir Thousands of people in both South and Central Kashmir have moved to higher ground as...
Flood scare hits Kashmir yet again, several low-lying areas get inundated
A spell of heavy rain for the past two days has again created flood scare in the Kashmir valley with water flowing above danger level...
Kashmir flood threat likely to ease
The looming flood threat in Jammu and Kashmir after incessant rains since Wednesday morning is likely to ease by Thursday evening, the Met office said....
Rail traffic suspended on Banihal-Qazigund section
Flooding of tracks in heavy rainfall has led to the suspension of rail services between Banihal area of Jammu and Qazigund belt of Kashmir Valley,...
Violent protests rock Kashmir University; VC’s office attacked
Massive protests continued at Kashmir University Thursday with students attacking the administration building housing the Vice Chancellor’s office with stones, witnesses said. The students were...
No need to panic, says Flood department
As the rainfall stopped early Thursday, the Irrigation and Flood Control department (I&FC) Thursday told people not to panic as the “situation was under control”....
Is cancer hiding in your home? 28-nation study flags common drugs, chemicals
A staggering range of commonly used chemicals - from insecticides to plastic additives to some common medications - are likely to cause cancer even in...
Tension between India, Pak to continue unless dialogue on K-issue starts: Hurriyat (M)
A meeting of Hurriyat (M) Executive Council and General Council members presided over by the Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was held at Mirwaiz Manzil Nigeen....
Inherited Rs 9,000 cr liability from previous NC govt: J&K CM
The Jammu and Kashmir government has inherited a liability of over Rs 9,000 crore from the previous National Conference regime, Chief Minister Mufti Mohmmad Sayeed...
Central team in Valley to review requirement of funds for post-flood reconstruction
Comprehensive rehab plan has to be put in place at the earliest: Watal A high level central team has arrived in Valley to review requirement...