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Govt approves tunnel and road under irrigation canal in Tahab, Pulwama

Ends long-standing demand as residents welcome move Pulwama: In a boost to local infrastructure, the government has approved the construction of a tunnel along with a road beneath the irrigation canal in Tahab village of Pulwama district, fulfilling a long-standing demand of the residents. The project is expected to significantly improve connectivity in the area, […]

Added on March 6, 2026 KV News

Jhelum Runs Below Zero in Early March, Rings Alarm Bells in Kashmir

Weak snowpack, warm winter raise fears for irrigation, paddy cultivation Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: The Jhelum river has dropped to an unusually low level in the first week of March, sparking concerns among weather experts and hydrologists about Kashmir’s water outlook and the possible impact on the upcoming paddy cultivation season. Data from the Irrigation […]

Added on March 6, 2026 KV News

MeT predicts sharp rise in Temperature across JK

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Thursday issued a forecast predicting a significant rise in day temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir over the next 48 hours, with conditions becoming favourable for a heat spell. Officials at the MeT Centre in Srinagar said that mainly dry weather would prevail in the Union Territory for the next […]

Added on March 6, 2026 KV News

Agriculture holds immense potential for new startups: CM

Addresses Startup Outreach Programme under JKCIP at SKUAST-J JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday highlighted the immense potential of agriculture and allied sectors in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that initiatives such as the Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) are playing a crucial role in nurturing a vibrant […]

Added on March 6, 2026 Press Trust of India

Govt initiates steps for establishment of AI Mission

JAMMU: The government has initiated steps for establishing the Jammu & Kashmir Artificial Intelligence Mission (JK-AIM) to promote adoption of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies in governance across the Union Territory. A meeting in this regard was held under the chairmanship of Dr. Piyush Singla, Administrative Secretary, Information Technology Department, to deliberate on creating a […]

Added on March 6, 2026 Press Trust of India

PM Modi speaks to Macron on West Asia

Discusses shared concern, seeks return to dialogue New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron and discussed shared concerns over the evolving situation in West Asia, and the need for a return to dialogue and diplomacy. After his telephonic conversation with Macron, Modi said they will continue to […]

Added on March 6, 2026 KV News

CM chairs preliminary meeting of Mission SKILL framework for JK

Stresses bridging gap between education and employability Calls for mission-mode approach towards future-ready skill JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday chaired a preliminary meeting to discuss the formulation of an action plan for Mission SKILL in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive, mission-mode strategy to equip youth with market-relevant skills. The […]

Added on March 6, 2026 Press Trust of India

Northern army commander reviews counter-terror operations in Rajouri-Poonch sector

Jammu: Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma visited the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir and reviewed the prevailing security situation and ongoing counter-terrorism operations, officials said on Thursday. The Army commander commended the troops for their high state of morale and professionalism while guarding the borderline. “Lt Gen […]

Added on March 6, 2026 KV News

India condoles Khamenei’s death

Foreign Secretary Misri visits Iran embassy New Delhi: India on Thursday condoled the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei against the backdrop of scathing criticism of the government by opposition parties for its silence on the assassination as well as on sinking of an Iranian ship by the US off the Sri Lankan […]

Added on March 5, 2026 Press Trust of India

Kashmir’s Frozen Reservoirs Are Melting Away

Satellites Capture a Himalayan Crisis in Motion Nearly 30% Glacier Loss in Four Decades Raises Alarm Over Valley’s Water Security and Climate Future Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: The crisis unfolding in Kashmir’s high mountains is no longer hidden in remote valleys — it is visible from space. Decades of satellite imagery have confirmed that glaciers […]

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