Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nizamuddin West Association Vs Union of India & Others dated 16/04/2025. The matter related to desilting of 24 drains with special focus on two drains - Kushak drain and Sunheri Pul drain before the monsoon. The court was informed that …
At least three civilians were feared dead and some others reported missing by the local villagers after a massive cloudburst hit the crucial patch of Doda-Kishtwar highway 1B near Baggar late Wednesday evening. Eyewitness reports said a huge volume of mudslides triggered after the cloudburst swept away two roadside eateries …
Minister for Rural Development and Parliamentary Affairs, Ali Mohammad Sagar has said that proposal for construction of Chhatroo-Singhpora-Vailoo tunnel is under consideration, adding that study of the project has been conducted and recently mode of execution of the project discussed at a high level meeting. Replying to a question by …
Famous for their unique peacock blue colour, Kashmir sapphires will soon make a comeback in the international markets with the state government floating a global tender for extraction of the gemstones from Paddar Valley, in Kishtwar district.
KISHTWAR, Mar 6: Five houses were completely damaged in an avalanche in remote village Ongie in Paddar area. Reports said that in the wee hours of March 4, avalanche hit five houses in village Ongie. However, there was no loss of life as the occupants of these houses had already …
JAMMU, Mar 4: Due to massive landslides triggered by continuous rainfall, Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed for normal vehicular traffic for the third consecutive day today while as road link of Doda and Kishtwar districts got snapped late last night. The landslides also damaged three houses in Kishtwar district killing …
One of the objectives of Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA) is to promote and implement projects aimed at meeting the energy requirements of remote and unelectrified areas of the State by harnessing new and renewable sources of energy.
To cope with the power shortage in the state, the Centre has decided to set up a 1,000 MW power generation station in Pathankot in Punjab. Addressing a function organised by the Pradesh Congress Committee in connection with the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi here today, the Union Power Minister, …
Public Social Welfare Association today accused some vested interest political leaders who have been blackmailing officers of Public Health Engineering Kishtwar on the pretext of shortage of drinking water in the district. As per a press release, its district president Ajeet Bhagat has appreciated the efforts of Xen PHE and …
In this paper, the role of "seabuckthorn" in greening the cold deserts of Himalayas in terms of its various uses like medicinal values, nutritional/food values and controlling soil erosion/landslides has been detailed.
A girl cheers up amidst the gathered crowd at the public rally addressed by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh at Kishtwar A A girl cheers up amidst the gathered crowd at the public rally addressed by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh at Kishtwar on Saturday after inaugurating the hydel project. …
KISHTWAR: Public Social Welfare Association of district Kistwar has demanded the start of work at Pakal-Dul, Bursar, Kiru, Kawar Retle, Shomno Kartho Padder Hydroelectric Power Projects (NHPC) immediately. As per a press release, the meeting was held under the leadership of its district president Ajeet Bhagat, urged the Union Power …
