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Srinagar, Aug 06: The mountains of Jammu and Kashmir are sending an unmistakable warning. What was once regarded as a rare weather phenomenon has rapidly evolved into one of the region's most pressing climate concerns, with official data revealing a staggering 40-fold increase in cloudburst incidents in just four years. From a single cloudburst in 2022, the number has climbed to 40 incidents by August 6, exposing thegrowing vulnerability of the fragile Himalayan ecosystemto climate change and ex

Srinagar, Aug 6: The Office of the Chief Principal Census Officer for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on Thursday announced that the second phase of the Census 2026Population Enumerationwill commence from September 1 in snow-bound areas, following the successful completion of the first phase of House Listing and Housing Census on June 30. Addressing a press conference, Chief Principal Census Officer and Director of Census Operations for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Amit Sharma, said the first phase, w

Ganderbal, Aug 6: The annual watermelon harvest has begun across Batwina, Ahan and adjoining villages in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district, bringing the region's famous striped watermelons to markets. However, despite the fields yielding the popular seasonal fruit, growers say falling prices, erratic weather and inadequate marketing facilities have made cultivation increasingly difficult, leaving many farmers struggling to recover their investments. Known as Kashmir's Watermelon Belt, the Bat

Srinagar, Aug. 3: Cabinet minister for Education, Health & Medical Education and Social Welfare in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir Sakina Itoo has congratulated mixed martial artist Owais Yaqoob and cricketer Auqib Nabi for their outstanding achievements on the international and national sporting stage. In a post on X, the minister hailed Owais Yaqoob for his spectacular victory at BRAVE CF 107 in Bulgaria, where he defeated an unbeaten two-time IMMAF World Champion in an impressive dis

Srinagar , August 1 : Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti said that there were two Generation Zs in India - those with inherited opportunities and others in Kashmir with inherited curfews and trauma. Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video on X, where he is talking about forgiving the students who used profanity against him during the Jantar Mantar protest, Mufti argued that Kashmiri youth don't need sympathy or charity, but equal opportunity. Hon'ble PM @narendramodi,

Srinagar, Aug 1: National Conference president and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Saturday called for a fair and transparent investigation into the killing of two non-local labourers in Kulgam, questioning why such attacks occur whenever the demand for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood is raised. Speaking to reporters after meeting the bereaved families as per news agency Kashmir News Servce (KNS), Abdullah described the incident as unfortunate and said the truth behind

Poonch, July 31: The critical 132 KV electricity grid supply has been safely restored in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district after ten consecutive days of disruption caused by severe flash floods and continuous heavy rainfall. The power supply had been affected after heavy rains caused massive damage to the Power Development Department's (PDD) infrastructure. A major loss occurred between Rajouri and Thanna Mandi, where two or three towers were washed away; this disrupted the power supply for th

Ganderbal, July 30 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that a single protest cannot bring results and that repeated efforts andare required to make the demand heard. Speaking with reporters in Ganderbal, CM Omar, per news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), said they took the protest to Delhi knowing that they would not get anything from the first one. A promise made to Jammu and Kashmir regarding statehood remains unfulfilled, he said. He said the National Conference did not wait for

New Delhi , July 30: People's Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday urged the Pakistan government to be more humane, expressing deep anguish over the escalating Rawalkot-PoJK violence and heavy-handed response against civilian demonstrators across the Line of Control (LoC). In an X post, Mufti denounced the suppression, stating that peaceful voices are being met with bullets instead of hearing legitimate grievances. The visuals emerging from across the LoC in the other part

Srinagar, July 28 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said those who claimed for five days that PDP president Mehbooba Mufti's controversial video was AI-generated should also express regret, saying she herself had now clarified that the remarks were made by her. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function in Srinagar, Omar, per news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), said there was a clear difference between expressing regret and apologising and Mehbooba had not sought an apology

Srinagar, July 28 : National Conference chief spokesperson and Zadibal MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Tuesday accused PDP president Mehbooba Mufti of attempting to deflect criticism over her recent remarks by hrowing her own MLA under the bus, and demanded an unconditional apology from her to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. In a post on X, Sadiq, per news agencyKashmir News Observer (KNO), alleged that Mehbooba Mufti initially sought to shift responsibility for the controversy to PDP leader and MLA Wahee

Sangam (Anantnag), Jul 27: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday assured Kashmir's cricket bat manufacturing industry of the government's support, saying the concerns raised by manufacturers over raw material, power supply, worker safety and infrastructure would be addressed. The Chief Minister visited the Hallamulla Industrial Estate in Sangam, where he met members of the Cricket Bat Manufacturers Association. He was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, who holds the Indust

Every spring, the orchards of Kashmir produce fruits and crops that are cherished across India and beyond. From crisp apples and succulent cherries to the world's finest saffron, walnuts, almonds, and honey, the region possesses an agricultural legacy that few places can rival. However, despite consumers seeking authentic and premium products from Kashmir, youngsters in the Himalayan valley are slowly turning away from agriculture in search of opportunities elsewhere. There remains a critical qu

Srinagar, 27 Jul: Srinagar, July 27: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) Additional General Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan on Monday said the party will continue its peaceful democratic movement until the Centre fulfils its commitment to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing party leaders and office-bearers at the NC headquarters, Ramzan said restoration of Jammu and Kashmirs special constitutional position and statehood were closely linked, describi

Jammu, July 27 : The JammuSrinagar National Highway NH-44 has been blocked at Dewal in Udhampur due to a landslide, an official said. Officials told GNS that restoration work is currently going on at the site. In view of the risk of further landslides and shooting stones, commuters have been advised to avoid travelling on the highway until the road is declared safe and clear for traffic. The public has also been urged not to pay heed to rumors and to check the latest road status from the J&K Tra

Budgam: Senior BJP leader Ravinder Raina on Sunday visited the residence of slain Jammu and Kashmir Police Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi at Lalpora village in Budgam district to offer his condolences to the bereaved family. Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi was killed in the recent terror attack in Anantnag while performing security duties for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra. Speaking to reporters after meeting the family, Raina paid tribute to the fallen policeman, describing him as a dedicated offi

New Delhi, July 25: Following weeks of relentless nationwide protests and a gruelling 26-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The move came as a response to growing unrest over examination irregularities and paper leak allegations, particularly surrounding the NEET-UG exams. Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who spearheaded the hunger strike alongside the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and student groups,

Bishkek, July 25: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed that Tehran will refuse to cave to American pressure or intimidation, asserting that the country will not submit to coercion or force. According to a report by Press TV, while speaking to journalists following a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, Araghchi addressed discussions regarding diplomatic channels. Asked about bilateral exchanges on the sideli

Srinagar, July 24: Director, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, Dr. Bhuvnesh Pratap Singh on Friday visited Greenovator Incubation Foundation (GIF), the Inclusive Technology Business Incubator hosted at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar to review its startup ecosystem, interact with entrepreneurs, and assess ongoing efforts to promote innovation and technology-led entrepreneurship in Jammu and