NEELUM VALLEY (Kashmir English): The main highway in Neelum Valley has been restored and traffic is now flowing again after a powerful cloudburst in the upper region of Janwai caused major disruption and damage. The road, which had been blocked by debris and flooding, was reopened by the Public Works Department (PWD) Neelum after overnight […]
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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): A major political development has taken place in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, where the election tribunal has nullified the victory of Mir Akbar Khan, a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) member elected from constituency LA-16 (East Bagh). The verdict was announced by Election Tribunal Judge Hafiz Muhammad Akram in Muzaffarabad after reviewing a petition
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JHELUM VALLEY (Kashmir English): The district administration of Jhelum Valley has issued an emergency alert following continuous monsoon rains that have made roads and travel routes dangerous due to landslides. Deputy Commissioner Ms. Beenish Jarral warned residents and travelers about the high risk of landslides in several parts of the valley and urged extreme caution.
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NEW DELHI (Kashmir English): The monsoon session of the Indian Parliament began with severe uproar as opposition members demanded a detailed discussion on the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, leading to pandemonium and adjournment of both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha sessions within minutes of their opening. According to Kashmir Media Service, opposition
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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Food Authority on Monday sealed a hotel and imposed fine on several other food outlets in Muzaffarabad mostly over hygiene violations. They were found in violation of laws governing healthy and unadulterated food. A team of the AJK Food Authority Muzaffarabad inspected milk, yogurt, and tea
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WASHINGTON DC (Kashmir English): Senior officials from the United Nations (UN) and United States, along with leading human rights experts, have urged the US government to designate India as a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ over serious and ongoing violations of human rights and religious freedoms in the country and crackdown on civil society in
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RAWALPINDI (Kashmir English): Kahuta-Azad Pattan Road has been closed at Thanda Pani due to a landslide, after which hundreds of passengers traveling to and from Azad Kashmir to Rawalpindi, Islamabad have been found stranded. Landslide occurred near Farooq Hotel According to details, due to heavy rainfall, a large landslide occurred near Farooq Hotel at
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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Inland Revenue Welfare Association Non-Gazetted of Azad Kashmir has initiated a symbolic protest movement, demanding the implementation of promised allowances. According to the details, the employees have given the government a deadline of July 27 to meet their demands, failing which they will intensify their protest. The announcement was made after the
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NEELUM (Kashmir English): Torrential rains in the upper Neelum Valley have triggered a flash flood in Janwai Nullah, causing significant damage to infrastructure and local businesses in Janwai village in Grace Valley. According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), the flood resulted in significant damages to shops, gharats [water mills], a bridge, and widespread
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MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has approved a 30 per cent increase in Disparity Reduction Allowance (DRA) for government employees. According to the notification, the increase in allowance will be effective from July 1, 2025, and will be calculated based on the basic pay as of June 30, 2022.
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