News for 'Chenab'

HC orders attachment of Delhi's Himachal Bhawan over Rs 150cr dues

HC orders attachment of Delhi's Himachal Bhawan over Rs 150cr dues

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

The case pertains to the 340 MW Seli Hydropower Electric Project on the Chenab river in Lahaul and Spiti district.

The Famed Mashaal Raas Garba

The Famed Mashaal Raas Garba

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

This is how the residents of Jamnagar danced the Garba.

Pakistan wants mediation in Chenab dispute

Pakistan wants mediation in Chenab dispute

Rediff.com8 May 2003

According to Pakistan, India will violate the Indus Water Treaty by constructing a hydropower project on Chenab.

'India should release Pak's water from Chenab'

'India should release Pak's water from Chenab'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

Pakistan today pressed India to release its share of river waters under the Indus treaty as it has documentary evidence that its due share of water had been "stolen" from the Chenab river.

Arch of world's highest railway bridge on Chenab river in J-K completed

Arch of world's highest railway bridge on Chenab river in J-K completed

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The 1.3-kilometre-long bridge aims to boost connectivity to the Kashmir Valley and it is being constructed at a cost of Rs 1,486 crore as part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link project

'First in 42 yrs': Modi to begin J-K campaign from Doda

'First in 42 yrs': Modi to begin J-K campaign from Doda

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hit the poll campaign trail in support of his party candidates on Saturday by addressing a mega rally in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, amid tight security arrangements.

World's Highest Railway Bridge To Open

World's Highest Railway Bridge To Open

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge, over the Chenab river will open soon.

J-K polls: Will Cong-NC alliance benefit from DPAP withdrawal?

J-K polls: Will Cong-NC alliance benefit from DPAP withdrawal?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

The withdrawal of the candidature by DPAP leaders on the last day on August 30 is seen as a boost to the NC-Congress alliance.

How Villagers Risk Their Lives For Water

How Villagers Risk Their Lives For Water

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The women of this village in Nashik still climb into a well to fetch water for their families.

Chenab current drifts BSF jawan, captured by Pakistan

Chenab current drifts BSF jawan, captured by Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

A Border Severity Force jawan deployed along the Indo-Pakistan border was captured by Pakistani forces early on Wednesday after he was swept away by a strong current of the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir.

Former J-K Governor Satya Pal Malik raided by CBI

Former J-K Governor Satya Pal Malik raided by CBI

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

The federal agency started its operation in the morning, with around 100 officers mobilised to swoop down at the 30 locations in multiple cities of Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan, besides Delhi and Mumbai, the officials said.

The India Story: 90% Work In Progress

The India Story: 90% Work In Progress

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

From highways connecting once-remote regions to aviation networks carrying millions, India's infrastructure story is one of transformation.

J&K: 12 killed as bus falls into Chenab river

J&K: 12 killed as bus falls into Chenab river

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

The bus, which was on its way from Kishtwar to Doda town, skidded off the road and fell down into Chenab river.

A rail bridge taller than Eiffel Tower on Chenab soon

A rail bridge taller than Eiffel Tower on Chenab soon

Rediff.com3 May 2017

The massive arch-shaped 1.315-km long 'engineering marvel', designed to withstand wind speeds of up to 260 km per hour, will rise 359 m above the river bed.

Nomination of separatist Barkati, 34 others, rejected in J-K

Nomination of separatist Barkati, 34 others, rejected in J-K

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

The nomination papers of 35 candidates including that of jailed separatist Sarjan Barkati were on Wednesday rejected during scrutiny for the first phase of assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, leaving 244 contestants in the fray.

J-K polls: 61% voter turnout in phase 1; polling figures may go up

J-K polls: 61% voter turnout in phase 1; polling figures may go up

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

A turnout of about 59 percent -- the highest in the past seven elections -- was recorded in the first phase of assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, Chief Electoral Officer P K Pole said, adding polling passed off peacefully.

NC promises Article 370, autonomy, statehood resolution

NC promises Article 370, autonomy, statehood resolution

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Restoration of Article 370 and Jammu and Kashmir's statehood as well as implementation of the autonomy resolution passed by the erstwhile assembly in 2000 are among the National Conference's 12 guarantees announced in its manifesto for the upcoming polls.

Incredible India: 10 Amazing Train Journeys

Incredible India: 10 Amazing Train Journeys

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Discover our country through great Indian rail trips!

Yeh Hai India: Bridge Among The Clouds

Yeh Hai India: Bridge Among The Clouds

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The bridge over the Chenab river is the world's highest single arch railway bridge.

Railways To Begin Hiring Again

Railways To Begin Hiring Again

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

With a large number of Indian youth aspiring to work in the railways, delays in filling up railway job vacancies were a point of criticism against the BJP in the run-up to the elections.

How India Almost Gave Away Parts Of J&K To Pakistan

How India Almost Gave Away Parts Of J&K To Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

India agreed to give up the Poonch salient as well as Uri. To the north India also proposed to give up land in the Gurez sector giving the entire Neelam/Kinshanganga valley to Pakistan. In return India sought control of the post dominating Kargil town, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Village defence guard killed in gunfight with terrorists in J-K

Village defence guard killed in gunfight with terrorists in J-K

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

A massive search operation is underway to flush out the terrorists, who are believed to have recently infiltrated from Pakistan, they said.

SEE: Landslides, flash floods wreak havoc in Himachal

SEE: Landslides, flash floods wreak havoc in Himachal

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Landslides and flash floods triggered by incessant rain in Himachal Pradesh have paralysed normal life.

J-K cops raid houses of 8 Pak-based terrorists in Kishtwar, Ramban

J-K cops raid houses of 8 Pak-based terrorists in Kishtwar, Ramban

Rediff.com24 May 2023

The raids were carried out in Padder, Keshwan and Thakrai in Kishtwar and Khari and Banihal in Ramban to scuttle attempts by these terrorists to revive terrorism in the Chenab valley region, they said.

Yeh Hai India: The Bridge In The Clouds

Yeh Hai India: The Bridge In The Clouds

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

A view of the under-construction Chenab bridge above the clouds, in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir, February 8, 2022.

INDIA bloc divided in J-K as NC, PDP clash over seat-sharing deal

INDIA bloc divided in J-K as NC, PDP clash over seat-sharing deal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Mehbooba Mufti-led PDP accused National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah of leaving them "no option".

Omar Abdullah 'will quit politics' if BJP...

Omar Abdullah 'will quit politics' if BJP...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah Friday challenged the Bharatiya Janata Party to contest Lok Sabha polls in the Kashmir Valley, saying he will quit politics if the national party's candidates do not lose their security deposits.

INDIA partners to contest against each other in Kashmir

INDIA partners to contest against each other in Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The People's Democratic Party and the National Conference -- the two Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) partners in Jammu and Kashmir -- will be taking on each other on the three Lok Sabha seats in the valley.

2 soldiers among 5 dead as J-K, Ladakh receive heavy rains, snowfall

2 soldiers among 5 dead as J-K, Ladakh receive heavy rains, snowfall

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

The body of a junior commissioned officer was retrieved from a stream in the Poshana area of Surankote late Saturday evening, while the body of a second soldier was found this morning as the water level started receding in the district.

Pakistan objects to Modi's visit to Kashmir

Pakistan objects to Modi's visit to Kashmir

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Pakistan criticised the laying of foundation stones for the construction of the Rattle and Kwar Hydroelectric Projects on the Chenab River in Kashmir.

What is Indus Waters Treaty and why India has issued notice to Pak

What is Indus Waters Treaty and why India has issued notice to Pak

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

India has issued a notice to Pakistan for modification of the Indus Waters Treaty of September 1960 following Islamabad's "intransigence" on its implementation

CBI grills Satya Pal Malik for 5 hrs over his claim in bribery cases

CBI grills Satya Pal Malik for 5 hrs over his claim in bribery cases

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

A Central Bureau of Investigation team on Friday arrived at the Som Vihar residence of former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik in connection with its probe in the alleged insurance "scam" in the Union territory which came to light after his statement that he was offered bribes to clear related files, officials said.

CBI searches home of Satya Pal Malik's ex-aide, others in insurance scam

CBI searches home of Satya Pal Malik's ex-aide, others in insurance scam

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday conducted searches at the premises of Sunak Bali, who was an aide of Satya Pal Malik when he was the governor of Jammu and Kashmir, and 11 other locations in Delhi and Rajasthan in the alleged insurance scam case, officials said.

CBI calls J-K ex-governor Satya Pal Malik for questioning in insurance 'scam'

CBI calls J-K ex-governor Satya Pal Malik for questioning in insurance 'scam'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation has asked former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik to answer certain queries in connection with an alleged insurance scam in the Union Territory, officials said on Friday.

Pak habitual of making unnecessary noise: India on Indus Waters Treaty

Pak habitual of making unnecessary noise: India on Indus Waters Treaty

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The statement of the Minister of State in the Prime Minister's office comes on the heels of India issuing a notice to Pakistan seeking a review and modification of the IWT in view of Islamabad's "intransigence" in complying with the dispute redressal mechanism of the pact that was inked over six decades ago for sharing of waters of cross-border rivers.

Lithium reserve found in J-K is of best quality: Official

Lithium reserve found in J-K is of best quality: Official

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

'India joined a select group of countries at the global level after this finding and it will fulfil the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India)'

'We've had no democratic government in J&K since 2018'

'We've had no democratic government in J&K since 2018'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'If democracy does not exist, if there are no political spaces, there is no media, there is no civil society, what do we rejoice?'

NIA court issues warrants against 23 terrorists hiding in Pak

NIA court issues warrants against 23 terrorists hiding in Pak

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

A special NIA court has issued non-bailable warrants against 23 terrorists operating from across the border after exfiltrating from their home district of Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir, a senior police officer said on Wednesday.