A New Delhi-based think tank Sunday said the government as well as mainstream political parties had failed the flood-hit people of Kashmir. During an interaction […]
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Environment
Survival first, schooling can wait
Government must order immediate closure of schools till March next The devastation caused by the flood that hit Kashmir earlier this month is colossal, to […]
Pune’s offer to help clean Srinagar found no takers
We offered support, were told to wait: Commissioner The Pune Municipal Corporation’s offer to the J&K government to help sanitize the flood-ravaged Srinagar was cold-shouldered […]
Devastating deluge left 6000 schools in ruins
Institutions to reopen after safety check: Tara Chand The official figures have revealed that about 4600 government schools were damaged in recent floods in Kashmir […]
Roaring Jhelum leaves saffron town in shambles
Pampore ravaged by Sep 7 devastating deluge Despairing Destruction For this picturesque town, September usually used to witness saffron bloom. However, this year, the wheel […]
People take to streets demanding water, power and sanitation
With authorities not much visible on ground after the September 7 floods that devastated most parts of Kashmir, people from various localities Friday staged protest […]
Innovative minds help deluged Kashmir’s hopes stay afloat
Makeshift boats save thousands of lives As marooned friends and relatives from nearby flood-ravaged localities kept on sending SOS messages to them, Raj Mukhtar and […]
Govt missing on ground, Kashmiris suffering: Umar
‘People should continue to help each other’ Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (M), Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday hit out at government saying the official machinery […]
Day 19: No End To Water Woes , 3 Weeks on, mobile phone, net service yet to be restored in Kashmir
Life remained paralyzed in city areas for 19th consecutive day as many localities including Bemina, Qamarwari, Jawhar Nagar, Raj Bagh, Mehjoor Nagar and Lal Chowk […]
6 more bodies found in Valley: Death toll close to 300
Govt agencies grapple to restore power, water supplies; open hospitals At least half a dozen bodies floating in the flood waters were recovered in different […]