‘Deluge covered 912 out of 1760 sq km flood plains’ The dilapidated flood control structures and inordinate delay by the state government to breach traditional […]
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SC panel underlines Govt’s lax response
Says people brimming with anger against authorities over ‘poor’ relief, rehabilitation measures; Calls for ban on constructions on river beds Kashmir floods Noting that the […]
Where’s the state govt? Kashmiris struggle as flood wreaks havoc
Flood havoc, shelling on the international border, Chinese incursions, an inadequate and insensitive state government — all these recent events may seem unconnected, but these […]
As floods struck, JK govt went missing: SC panel
‘No effective steps were taken to warn people residing in vulnerable areas’ A Supreme Court-appointed committee on the catastrophic floods in Jammu and Kashmir details […]
People were not warned in advance, says SC panel
‘Free ration distributed among non-affected people’ Kashmir floods A panel appointed by the Supreme Court to assess the ground situation in Jammu and Kashmir following the […]
JK Govt, Centre undermining flood devastation: KCSDS
A civil society formation Sunday pitched for constitution of a joint body comprising governmental and non-governmental agencies for undertaking reconstruction of the flood-hit Kashmir. “The […]
Mirwaiz slams govt for flawed relief distribution
The Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Friday hit out at the state government for failing to provide relief to deserving flood victims […]
Water recedes but public anger mounts
Parts of Raj Bagh, Jawahar Nagar, Bemina, Qamarwari remain inundated More than 200 dewatering pumps at work: Div Comm It has almost been a month […]
1000s of Kashmir flood victims continue to suffer
Thousands of people from Indian-controlled Kashmir continue to live in relief camps following flash floods and landslides, reports. The situation continues just days before the […]
Govt closed eyes to Jhelum deterioration
The failure of the state and central government to undertake timely conservation measures of river Jhelum—which has lost its carrying capacity due to extensive siltation, […]