By EoK Correspondent The heart of Srinagar’s Lal Chowk turned into a stage of public health awareness on Wednesday as Government Dental College and Hospital (GDCH) organised a day-long programme under its flagship initiative “Bright Smiles, Healthy Lives.” The campaign sought to highlight the importance of oral hygiene, discourage tobacco use, and encourage preventive healthcare […]
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Chenab Valley Faces Climate Change Fallout
By Owais Gul The looming shadow of climate change is deepening over the Chenab Valley, where scientists and disaster managers warn that a string of mega power projects — once seen as lifelines for energy security — now face existential threats from Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). A new District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) risk […]
LG Sinha Launches Free Homes for Flood-Hit, Sindoor Victims & Terror NoKs
By EoK News Desk Srinagar, September 11: The High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Divisional Commissioner Jammu and Divisional Commissioner Kashmir for building houses damaged during Operation Sindoor and recent floods in Jammu Kashmir. It is the initiative of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and reflects his vision of empowering and […]
Kashmir Battles August’s Monsoon Deluge
By Ajaz Rashid The recent floods in Jammu and Kashmir have written a new chapter of devastation in the region’s long battle with the monsoon, inflicting loss, sorrow, and profound questions about preparedness in a changing climate. The deluges—fed by relentless rain, bursting rivers, and sudden cloudbursts—have left communities battered, rescues ongoing, and survivors clinging […]
Need to stay alert, follow advisories: Div Com Kashmir
Srinagar, September 03: With incessant overnight rains swelling rivers and streams across the Valley, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Wednesday cautioned residents to “stay very careful and follow all advisories,” even as he assured that contingency and rescue plans were in place to tackle any emergency. “The flow of rain was much more than […]
A Land of Agro-Diversity
By Riyaz-Ullah The geography of Jammu and Kashmir is as diverse as its people. From the subtropical plains of Jammu to the cool temperate climate of the Valley, the region offers a natural advantage for agriculture. In Jammu, rice, maize, and wheat dominate the fields, ensuring food security for local populations. The Kashmir Valley, on […]
LG Sinha sacks two Govt employees for terror links
By EoK Correspondent The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday dismissed two government employees for ‘terror links’ and in the interest of the security of the state. The government employees including Khurshid Ahmad Rather, a teacher in the School Education Department, and Siyad Ahmad Khan, an Assistant Stockman in the Sheep Husbandry Department, were […]
Heroes in White: How GMC Jammu Saved Kishtwar’s Cloudburst Victims
By EoK Correspondent Jammu: While the rest of the country was preparing to celebrate the 79th Independence Day on the night of August 14, the emergency wing of Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu was bracing for a different kind of challenge — the arrival of dozens of critically injured victims from the devastating cloudburst in […]
Lieutenant Governor Greets People on Independence Day
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has greeted the people of J&K UT on the occasion of 79th Independence Day. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor wrote: “My dear brothers and sisters of Jammu Kashmir, On the sacred occasion of our 79th Independence Day, I convey my heartiest greetings and good wishes to all of you. This is […]
The Meadow of Many Moods
By Mool Raj In the heart of Jammu and Kashmir’s Chenab Valley, where mountain mists mingle with pine-scented air, lies a meadow that could rival Switzerland’s alpine postcards—if only the world knew about it. Lal Draman, just 21 kilometres northwest of Doda town, remains a largely undiscovered treasure. Known to locals as the “Red Meadow,” […]