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### News

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/31/karnataka-bjp-marches-to-tungabhadra-dam-demands-water-release-for-irrigation/ "Karnataka BJP Marches to Tungabhadra Dam, Demands Water Release for Irrigation")

### [Karnataka BJP Marches to Tungabhadra Dam, Demands Water Release for Irrigation](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/31/karnataka-bjp-marches-to-tungabhadra-dam-demands-water-release-for-irrigation/ "Karnataka BJP Marches to Tungabhadra Dam, Demands Water Release for Irrigation")

[Karnataka](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/india/karnataka/)July 31, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/31/karnataka-bjp-marches-to-tungabhadra-dam-demands-water-release-for-irrigation/#respond)

Karnataka BJP leaders and farmers marched to the Tungabhadra Dam, demanding the immediate release of irrigation water amidst drought concerns and accusing the state government of apathy and financial mismanagement. The protest highlights the ongoing challenges faced by farmers in the command areas.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/31/delhi-court-sentences-ex-aap-councillor-tahir-hussain-four-others-to-life-imprisonment-in-ankit-sharma-murder-case/ "Delhi Court Sentences Ex-AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain, Four Others to Life Imprisonment in Ankit Sharma Murder Case")

### [Delhi Court Sentences Ex-AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain, Four Others to Life Imprisonment in Ankit Sharma Murder Case](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/31/delhi-court-sentences-ex-aap-councillor-tahir-hussain-four-others-to-life-imprisonment-in-ankit-sharma-murder-case/ "Delhi Court Sentences Ex-AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain, Four Others to Life Imprisonment in Ankit Sharma Murder Case")

[New Delhi](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/india/new-delhi/)July 31, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/31/delhi-court-sentences-ex-aap-councillor-tahir-hussain-four-others-to-life-imprisonment-in-ankit-sharma-murder-case/#respond)

A Delhi court has sentenced former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and four others to life imprisonment for the murder of Intelligence Bureau staffer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. Sharma's family seeks further appeal for the case to be treated as "rarest of rare."

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/31/maharashtra-sets-september-1-deadline-for-cab-aggregators-to-register-amid-overcharging-concerns/ "Maharashtra Sets September 1 Deadline for Cab Aggregators to Register Amid Overcharging Concerns")

### [Maharashtra Sets September 1 Deadline for Cab Aggregators to Register Amid Overcharging Concerns](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/31/maharashtra-sets-september-1-deadline-for-cab-aggregators-to-register-amid-overcharging-concerns/ "Maharashtra Sets September 1 Deadline for Cab Aggregators to Register Amid Overcharging Concerns")

[Maharashtra](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/india/maharashtra/)July 31, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/31/maharashtra-sets-september-1-deadline-for-cab-aggregators-to-register-amid-overcharging-concerns/#respond)

Maharashtra has set a September 1 deadline for all app-based cab aggregators to register under new state policies aimed at curbing overcharging and enhancing passenger safety. Companies failing to comply face strict legal action, including potential suspension of operations.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/31/er-umar-mushtaque-promoted-as-assistant-executive-engineer-posted-to-hospital-division-doda/ "Er. Umar Mushtaque Promoted as Assistant Executive Engineer, Posted to Hospital Division Doda")

### [Er. Umar Mushtaque Promoted as Assistant Executive Engineer, Posted to Hospital Division Doda](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/31/er-umar-mushtaque-promoted-as-assistant-executive-engineer-posted-to-hospital-division-doda/ "Er. Umar Mushtaque Promoted as Assistant Executive Engineer, Posted to Hospital Division Doda")

[Kishtwar](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/jammu-and-kashmir/local-news/chenab-valley/kishtwar/)July 31, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/31/er-umar-mushtaque-promoted-as-assistant-executive-engineer-posted-to-hospital-division-doda/#respond)

Er. Umar Mushtaque has been promoted from Assistant Engineer (AE) to Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) and has been posted as Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) in the Hospital Division Doda. He was previously serving as Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) in the Hospital Sub-Division Kishtwar, where he handled responsibilities related to the maintenance and functioning of mechanical systems and hospital infrastructure.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/31/iim-amritsar-marks-12-years-of-growth-and-academic-excellence/ "IIM Amritsar Marks 12 Years of Growth and Academic Excellence")

### [IIM Amritsar Marks 12 Years of Growth and Academic Excellence](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/31/iim-amritsar-marks-12-years-of-growth-and-academic-excellence/ "IIM Amritsar Marks 12 Years of Growth and Academic Excellence")

[Punjab](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/india/punjab/)July 31, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/31/iim-amritsar-marks-12-years-of-growth-and-academic-excellence/#respond)

IIM Amritsar celebrated its 12th foundation day, reflecting on its growth from an initial batch of 120 students to over 700 and highlighting its journey to a state-of-the-art campus. The event underscored the institute's commitment to academic excellence and nation-building.

[](https://news.google.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?oc=5&hl=en-IN&gl=IN&ceid=IN:en#)[](https://news.google.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?oc=5&hl=en-IN&gl=IN&ceid=IN:en#)

### Middle East

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/30/oil-prices-surge-amid-escalating-u-s-iran-tensions-and-retaliation-threats/ "Oil Prices Surge Amid Escalating U.S.-Iran Tensions and Retaliation Threats")

### [Oil Prices Surge Amid Escalating U.S.-Iran Tensions and Retaliation Threats](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/30/oil-prices-surge-amid-escalating-u-s-iran-tensions-and-retaliation-threats/ "Oil Prices Surge Amid Escalating U.S.-Iran Tensions and Retaliation Threats")

[International](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/international/)July 30, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/30/oil-prices-surge-amid-escalating-u-s-iran-tensions-and-retaliation-threats/#respond)

Global oil prices surged as U.S.-Iran tensions escalated following joint strikes in Iraq and an intercepted Iranian missile attack. Retaliation threats and a drop in U.S. crude inventories fueled the price hike.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/30/us-launches-new-strikes-on-iran-following-missile-attacks-jordan-intercepts-iranian-missiles/ "US Launches New Strikes on Iran Following Missile Attacks; Jordan Intercepts Iranian Missiles")

### [US Launches New Strikes on Iran Following Missile Attacks; Jordan Intercepts Iranian Missiles](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/30/us-launches-new-strikes-on-iran-following-missile-attacks-jordan-intercepts-iranian-missiles/ "US Launches New Strikes on Iran Following Missile Attacks; Jordan Intercepts Iranian Missiles")

[International](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/international/)July 30, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/30/us-launches-new-strikes-on-iran-following-missile-attacks-jordan-intercepts-iranian-missiles/#respond)

The U.S. military launched a significant wave of strikes against Iran in retaliation for Tehran's missile attacks on American forces in the Middle East. Jordan's military also intercepted five Iranian missiles.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/29/middle-east-shipping-risks-escalate-threatening-global-oil-routes/ "Middle East Shipping Risks Escalate, Threatening Global Oil Routes")

### [Middle East Shipping Risks Escalate, Threatening Global Oil Routes](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/29/middle-east-shipping-risks-escalate-threatening-global-oil-routes/ "Middle East Shipping Risks Escalate, Threatening Global Oil Routes")

[International](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/international/)July 29, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/29/middle-east-shipping-risks-escalate-threatening-global-oil-routes/#respond)

Escalating security risks in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea are disrupting global oil routes, increasing shipping costs, and impacting crude prices. Diversion to pipelines and rerouting of vessels are becoming more common.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/27/indian-stock-markets-surge-as-crude-oil-prices-plummet-amid-easing-west-asia-tensions/ "Indian Stock Markets Surge as Crude Oil Prices Plummet Amid Easing West Asia Tensions")

### [Indian Stock Markets Surge as Crude Oil Prices Plummet Amid Easing West Asia Tensions](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/27/indian-stock-markets-surge-as-crude-oil-prices-plummet-amid-easing-west-asia-tensions/ "Indian Stock Markets Surge as Crude Oil Prices Plummet Amid Easing West Asia Tensions")

[India](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/india/)July 27, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/27/indian-stock-markets-surge-as-crude-oil-prices-plummet-amid-easing-west-asia-tensions/#respond)

Indian stock markets rebounded strongly on Monday, with Sensex and Nifty posting significant gains. The surge was primarily attributed to a sharp decline in global crude oil prices amidst easing tensions in West Asia, signalling potential relief from inflation pressures.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/27/trumps-nuclear-push-could-benefit-family-allies-amid-saudi-deal-scrutiny/ "Trump’s Nuclear Push Could Benefit Family, Allies Amid Saudi Deal Scrutiny")

### [Trump’s Nuclear Push Could Benefit Family, Allies Amid Saudi Deal Scrutiny](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/27/trumps-nuclear-push-could-benefit-family-allies-amid-saudi-deal-scrutiny/ "Trump’s Nuclear Push Could Benefit Family, Allies Amid Saudi Deal Scrutiny")

[International](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/international/)July 27, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/27/trumps-nuclear-push-could-benefit-family-allies-amid-saudi-deal-scrutiny/#respond)

Former President Donald Trump's advocacy for nuclear energy expansion, including potential deals with Saudi Arabia, is raising concerns about benefits to his family and allies. Overlapping business interests could position them for gains in the complex global nuclear sector.

### India

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/31/iim-amritsar-marks-12-years-of-growth-and-academic-excellence/ "IIM Amritsar Marks 12 Years of Growth and Academic Excellence")

[Punjab](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/india/punjab/)July 31, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/31/iim-amritsar-marks-12-years-of-growth-and-academic-excellence/#respond)

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/31/punjab-akal-takht-jathedar-urges-sikh-legislators-to-uphold-religious-law-stance/ "Punjab: Akal Takht Jathedar Urges Sikh Legislators to Uphold Religious Law Stance")

### [Punjab: Akal Takht Jathedar Urges Sikh Legislators to Uphold Religious Law Stance](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/31/punjab-akal-takht-jathedar-urges-sikh-legislators-to-uphold-religious-law-stance/ "Punjab: Akal Takht Jathedar Urges Sikh Legislators to Uphold Religious Law Stance")

[Punjab](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/india/punjab/)July 31, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/31/punjab-akal-takht-jathedar-urges-sikh-legislators-to-uphold-religious-law-stance/#respond)

Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj has urged Sikh MLAs to uphold the Panth’s stance on the sacrilege law, refuting government claims of resolution. He also expressed concern over Punjab's drug crisis and appealed for community growth.

### Asia-Pacific

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/28/magnitude-7-1-earthquake-strikes-japans-kyushu-island-prompting-tsunami-advisory/ "Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Japan’s Kyushu Island, Prompting Tsunami Advisory")

### [Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Japan’s Kyushu Island, Prompting Tsunami Advisory](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/28/magnitude-7-1-earthquake-strikes-japans-kyushu-island-prompting-tsunami-advisory/ "Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Japan’s Kyushu Island, Prompting Tsunami Advisory")

[Asia-Pacific](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/international/asia-pacific/)July 28, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/28/magnitude-7-1-earthquake-strikes-japans-kyushu-island-prompting-tsunami-advisory/#respond)

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Japan's Kyushu island, triggering a tsunami advisory for coastal areas and causing power outages and transport disruptions. Authorities reported injuries and structural damage.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/28/japans-southern-island-jolted-by-7-1-magnitude-earthquake-tsunami-advisory-issued/ "Japan’s Southern Island Jolted by 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake, Tsunami Advisory Issued")

### [Japan’s Southern Island Jolted by 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake, Tsunami Advisory Issued](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/28/japans-southern-island-jolted-by-7-1-magnitude-earthquake-tsunami-advisory-issued/ "Japan’s Southern Island Jolted by 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake, Tsunami Advisory Issued")

[Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/disaster-risk-reduction-drr/)July 28, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/28/japans-southern-island-jolted-by-7-1-magnitude-earthquake-tsunami-advisory-issued/#respond)

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake has shaken southern Japan, leading to a tsunami advisory for the Kumamoto region. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged residents to evacuate coastal areas and assured that a government task force is assessing the situation.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/06/01/five-killed-in-explosion-and-fire-at-south-korean-defense-facility/ "Five Killed in Explosion and Fire at South Korean Defense Facility")

### [Five Killed in Explosion and Fire at South Korean Defense Facility](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/06/01/five-killed-in-explosion-and-fire-at-south-korean-defense-facility/ "Five Killed in Explosion and Fire at South Korean Defense Facility")

[Asia-Pacific](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/international/asia-pacific/)June 1, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/06/01/five-killed-in-explosion-and-fire-at-south-korean-defense-facility/#respond)

An explosion and fire at a Hanwha Aerospace facility in Daejeon, South Korea, has killed five people and injured two. The incident occurred at a plant that develops rocket propellants and weapons systems, and investigations into the cause are ongoing.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/05/30/afghanistan-truck-crash-claims-18-afghan-refugees-returning-from-pakistan/ "Afghanistan: Truck Crash Claims 18 Afghan Refugees Returning from Pakistan")

### [Afghanistan: Truck Crash Claims 18 Afghan Refugees Returning from Pakistan](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/05/30/afghanistan-truck-crash-claims-18-afghan-refugees-returning-from-pakistan/ "Afghanistan: Truck Crash Claims 18 Afghan Refugees Returning from Pakistan")

[Afghanistan](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/international/asia-pacific/afghanistan/)May 30, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/05/30/afghanistan-truck-crash-claims-18-afghan-refugees-returning-from-pakistan/#respond)

A truck carrying Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan overturned in eastern Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of at least 18 people and injuring 35 others, officials reported on Saturday.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/05/27/nepal-president-highlights-climate-change-pollution-threats-to-himalayas/ "Nepal President Highlights Climate Change, Pollution Threats to Himalayas")

### [Nepal President Highlights Climate Change, Pollution Threats to Himalayas](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/05/27/nepal-president-highlights-climate-change-pollution-threats-to-himalayas/ "Nepal President Highlights Climate Change, Pollution Threats to Himalayas")

[Environment](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/environment/)May 27, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/05/27/nepal-president-highlights-climate-change-pollution-threats-to-himalayas/#respond)

Nepal's President Ramchandra Paudel has highlighted climate change and pollution as significant threats to the Himalayan environment, calling for sustainable tourism and responsible mountaineering. The 'Everest Summiteers Summit' in Kathmandu drew global attention to these critical issues.

### Africa

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/28/premature-giraffe-calf-survives-emergency-c-section-at-kansas-wildlife-park/ "Premature Giraffe Calf Survives Emergency C-Section at Kansas Wildlife Park")

### [Premature Giraffe Calf Survives Emergency C-Section at Kansas Wildlife Park](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/28/premature-giraffe-calf-survives-emergency-c-section-at-kansas-wildlife-park/ "Premature Giraffe Calf Survives Emergency C-Section at Kansas Wildlife Park")

[Africa](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/international/africa/)July 28, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/28/premature-giraffe-calf-survives-emergency-c-section-at-kansas-wildlife-park/#respond)

A premature giraffe calf has survived a rare emergency C-section at Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Kansas after its mother fell critically ill. The groundbreaking procedure highlights advanced veterinary care in species conservation.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/25/commercial-shipping-continues-through-red-sea-amidst-houthi-threats/ "Commercial Shipping Continues Through Red Sea Amidst Houthi Threats")

### [Commercial Shipping Continues Through Red Sea Amidst Houthi Threats](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/25/commercial-shipping-continues-through-red-sea-amidst-houthi-threats/ "Commercial Shipping Continues Through Red Sea Amidst Houthi Threats")

[Africa](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/international/africa/)July 25, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/25/commercial-shipping-continues-through-red-sea-amidst-houthi-threats/#respond)

Commercial shipping continues through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden despite Houthi threats and attacks. Naval forces are engaged in ensuring maritime security amidst concerns over global trade routes.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/22/houthi-threats-to-red-sea-shipping-route-escalate-risking-alternative-oil-transit/ "Houthi Threats to Red Sea Shipping Route Escalate, Risking Alternative Oil Transit")

### [Houthi Threats to Red Sea Shipping Route Escalate, Risking Alternative Oil Transit](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/22/houthi-threats-to-red-sea-shipping-route-escalate-risking-alternative-oil-transit/ "Houthi Threats to Red Sea Shipping Route Escalate, Risking Alternative Oil Transit")

[Africa](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/international/africa/)July 22, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/22/houthi-threats-to-red-sea-shipping-route-escalate-risking-alternative-oil-transit/#respond)

Houthi militants have threatened to block the Red Sea, a critical oil export route for Saudi Arabia, escalating regional tensions and posing a risk to global energy supplies.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/18/seven-americans-quarantined-in-kenya-amid-new-u-s-ebola-travel-restrictions/ "Seven Americans Quarantined in Kenya Amid New U.S. Ebola Travel Restrictions")

### [Seven Americans Quarantined in Kenya Amid New U.S. Ebola Travel Restrictions](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/18/seven-americans-quarantined-in-kenya-amid-new-u-s-ebola-travel-restrictions/ "Seven Americans Quarantined in Kenya Amid New U.S. Ebola Travel Restrictions")

[Africa](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/international/africa/)July 18, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/18/seven-americans-quarantined-in-kenya-amid-new-u-s-ebola-travel-restrictions/#respond)

Seven American aid workers, involved in the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of Congo, are undergoing a 21-day quarantine in Kenya following new U.S. travel restrictions. The isolation facility has faced significant opposition in Kenya.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/14/amazonian-festival-ignites-fierce-rivalry-between-red-and-blue-bull-mascots-in-brazilian-town/ "Amazonian Festival Ignites Fierce Rivalry Between Red and Blue Bull Mascots in Brazilian Town")

### [Amazonian Festival Ignites Fierce Rivalry Between Red and Blue Bull Mascots in Brazilian Town](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/14/amazonian-festival-ignites-fierce-rivalry-between-red-and-blue-bull-mascots-in-brazilian-town/ "Amazonian Festival Ignites Fierce Rivalry Between Red and Blue Bull Mascots in Brazilian Town")

[Africa](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/international/africa/)July 14, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/14/amazonian-festival-ignites-fierce-rivalry-between-red-and-blue-bull-mascots-in-brazilian-town/#respond)

The remote Amazonian city of Parintins erupts annually into a fervent rivalry between two bull mascots, Garantido (red) and Caprichoso (blue), during its famed three-day folklore festival. This spectacular event, based on the Boi-Bumbá legend, sees the two teams compete with elaborate performances in the Bumbódromo arena, deeply dividing the city and captivating thousands.

### Editorial

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/27/the-divorce-of-convenience-is-a-separate-jammu-state-really-the-answer/ "The Divorce of Convenience: Is a Separate Jammu State Really the Answer?")

### [The Divorce of Convenience: Is a Separate Jammu State Really the Answer?](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/27/the-divorce-of-convenience-is-a-separate-jammu-state-really-the-answer/ "The Divorce of Convenience: Is a Separate Jammu State Really the Answer?")

[Editor's Picks](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/editors-picks/)July 27, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/27/the-divorce-of-convenience-is-a-separate-jammu-state-really-the-answer/#respond)

As calls for a separate Jammu state gain renewed political attention, the debate raises fundamental questions about governance, regional identity, and internal inequalities. While proponents see statehood as a solution to decades of perceived neglect, this article argues that redrawing boundaries may deepen divisions within Jammu itself—particularly between the plains and the hill districts of Chenab Valley and Pir Panjal—without addressing the underlying issues of development, representation, and effective governance.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/09/thathri-bleeds-again-when-will-negligence-stop-being-called-a-natural-disaster/ "Thathri Bleeds Again: When Will Negligence Stop Being Called a Natural Disaster?")

### [Thathri Bleeds Again: When Will Negligence Stop Being Called a Natural Disaster?](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/09/thathri-bleeds-again-when-will-negligence-stop-being-called-a-natural-disaster/ "Thathri Bleeds Again: When Will Negligence Stop Being Called a Natural Disaster?")

[Chenab Valley](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/jammu-and-kashmir/local-news/chenab-valley/)July 9, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/09/thathri-bleeds-again-when-will-negligence-stop-being-called-a-natural-disaster/#respond)

A devastating cloudburst once again struck Thathri, leaving behind a trail of destruction and raising uncomfortable questions about whether the disaster was entirely natural. While cloudbursts are inevitable in the Himalayas, years of unchecked dumping of construction debris into natural drainage channels may have intensified their impact. This article examines the science behind cloudbursts, the recurring devastation in Thathri, and why accountability, scientific planning, and environmental responsibility are essential to prevent future tragedies.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/06/30/a-language-dying-in-the-living-room/ "A Language Dying in the Living Room")

### [A Language Dying in the Living Room](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/06/30/a-language-dying-in-the-living-room/ "A Language Dying in the Living Room")

[Bhaderwah](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/jammu-and-kashmir/local-news/chenab-valley/doda/bhaderwah/)June 30, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/06/30/a-language-dying-in-the-living-room/#respond)

Kashmiri has survived centuries of conflict, displacement and political upheaval, but in Jammu and Kashmir's Chenab Valley, its greatest threat may now lie inside the home. This article explores how families are gradually replacing Kashmiri with Urdu and English, disconnecting younger generations from a rich literary heritage shaped by poets such as Rasa Javidani, Bashir Bhaderwahi and Janbaaz Kishtwari. It examines the cultural, social and policy failures driving the language's decline, while questioning whether one of the region's oldest linguistic traditions can still be preserved before it falls silent.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/06/20/unsung-guardians-of-public-health-why-sanitation-is-everyones-constitutional-duty/ "Unsung Guardians of Public Health: Why Sanitation Is Everyone’s Constitutional Duty?")

### [Unsung Guardians of Public Health: Why Sanitation Is Everyone’s Constitutional Duty?](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/06/20/unsung-guardians-of-public-health-why-sanitation-is-everyones-constitutional-duty/ "Unsung Guardians of Public Health: Why Sanitation Is Everyone’s Constitutional Duty?")

[Chenab Valley](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/jammu-and-kashmir/local-news/chenab-valley/)June 20, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/06/20/unsung-guardians-of-public-health-why-sanitation-is-everyones-constitutional-duty/#respond)

Sanitation workers are among the most essential yet least recognised contributors to public health. Their daily labour keeps streets clean, drains functional, and communities protected from disease, yet they often work in hazardous conditions with inadequate safety measures, delayed wages, and little public appreciation. As recurring sanitation workers’ strikes across Jammu and Kashmir have shown, a clean environment cannot be sustained by government agencies alone; it requires respect for sanitation workers, responsible waste disposal by citizens, and a shared commitment to the constitutional duty of protecting public health and the environment.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/06/12/the-geography-of-silence-structural-neglect-and-the-path-to-development-in-jks-peripheral-highlands/ "The Geography of Silence: Structural Neglect and the Path to Development in J&K’s Peripheral Highlands")

### [The Geography of Silence: Structural Neglect and the Path to Development in J&K’s Peripheral Highlands](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/06/12/the-geography-of-silence-structural-neglect-and-the-path-to-development-in-jks-peripheral-highlands/ "The Geography of Silence: Structural Neglect and the Path to Development in J&K’s Peripheral Highlands")

[Chenab Valley](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/jammu-and-kashmir/local-news/chenab-valley/)June 12, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/06/12/the-geography-of-silence-structural-neglect-and-the-path-to-development-in-jks-peripheral-highlands/#respond)

For decades, the developmental discourse of Jammu and Kashmir has remained trapped in a binary narrative centred on Srinagar and Jammu, overlooking the vast mountainous regions of the Chenab Valley, Pir Panjal, and peripheral hill districts. Despite contributing significantly through hydropower, agriculture, tourism potential, and natural resources, these regions continue to face chronic deficits in healthcare, education, infrastructure, and economic investment. This article examines the structural neglect of Jammu and Kashmir's peripheral highlands, explores the paradox of resource extraction without proportional local development, and argues for targeted policy interventions to ensure equitable growth, regional empowerment, and inclusive governance.

### Europe

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/26/us-president-navigates-tightening-grip-of-potential-iran-conflict/ "US President Navigates Tightening Grip of Potential Iran Conflict")

### [US President Navigates Tightening Grip of Potential Iran Conflict](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/26/us-president-navigates-tightening-grip-of-potential-iran-conflict/ "US President Navigates Tightening Grip of Potential Iran Conflict")

[Europe](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/international/europe/)July 26, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/26/us-president-navigates-tightening-grip-of-potential-iran-conflict/#respond)

The United States faces a complex challenge in its dealings with Iran, balancing significant military power against the risks of a potential conflict. Heightened tensions, sanctions, and regional posturing define the current standoff.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/26/one-dead-multiple-injured-after-vehicle-rams-crowd-at-berlin-pride-event/ "One Dead, Multiple Injured After Vehicle Rams Crowd at Berlin Pride Event")

### [One Dead, Multiple Injured After Vehicle Rams Crowd at Berlin Pride Event](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/26/one-dead-multiple-injured-after-vehicle-rams-crowd-at-berlin-pride-event/ "One Dead, Multiple Injured After Vehicle Rams Crowd at Berlin Pride Event")

[Europe](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/international/europe/)July 26, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/26/one-dead-multiple-injured-after-vehicle-rams-crowd-at-berlin-pride-event/#respond)

One person was killed and at least 17 injured when a vehicle crashed into crowds at Berlin's Pride parade. Police are searching for a suspect with ties to Islamist circles, and the event has been canceled.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/25/commercial-shipping-continues-through-red-sea-amidst-houthi-threats/ "Commercial Shipping Continues Through Red Sea Amidst Houthi Threats")

[Africa](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/international/africa/)July 25, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/25/commercial-shipping-continues-through-red-sea-amidst-houthi-threats/#respond)

Commercial shipping continues through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden despite Houthi threats and attacks. Naval forces are engaged in ensuring maritime security amidst concerns over global trade routes.

Houthi militants have threatened to block the Red Sea, a critical oil export route for Saudi Arabia, escalating regional tensions and posing a risk to global energy supplies.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/20/andy-burnham-assumes-uk-premiership-amidst-economic-and-political-uncertainty/ "Andy Burnham Assumes UK Premiership Amidst Economic and Political Uncertainty")

### [Andy Burnham Assumes UK Premiership Amidst Economic and Political Uncertainty](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/20/andy-burnham-assumes-uk-premiership-amidst-economic-and-political-uncertainty/ "Andy Burnham Assumes UK Premiership Amidst Economic and Political Uncertainty")

[Europe](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/international/europe/)July 20, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/20/andy-burnham-assumes-uk-premiership-amidst-economic-and-political-uncertainty/#respond)

Andy Burnham has been sworn in as the UK's new Prime Minister without a public vote, inheriting a challenging economic climate and a complex foreign policy landscape. His administration faces immediate pressure to deliver on promises of devolution and improved living standards.

### Americas

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/31/gold-prices-see-decline-across-india/ "Gold Prices See Decline Across India")

### [Gold Prices See Decline Across India](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/31/gold-prices-see-decline-across-india/ "Gold Prices See Decline Across India")

[Americas](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/international/americas/)July 31, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/31/gold-prices-see-decline-across-india/#respond)

Gold prices in India fell on Friday to Rs 12,501.02 per gram, down from Rs 12,578.45 the previous day. The decline reflects global market fluctuations and the rupee-dollar exchange rate.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/30/senator-cornyn-cancels-key-meeting-casting-doubt-on-attorney-general-nominee-blanches-confirmation/ "Senator Cornyn Cancels Key Meeting, Casting Doubt on Attorney General Nominee Blanche’s Confirmation")

### [Senator Cornyn Cancels Key Meeting, Casting Doubt on Attorney General Nominee Blanche’s Confirmation](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/30/senator-cornyn-cancels-key-meeting-casting-doubt-on-attorney-general-nominee-blanches-confirmation/ "Senator Cornyn Cancels Key Meeting, Casting Doubt on Attorney General Nominee Blanche’s Confirmation")

[International](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/international/)July 30, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/30/senator-cornyn-cancels-key-meeting-casting-doubt-on-attorney-general-nominee-blanches-confirmation/#respond)

Senator John Cornyn has canceled a critical meeting with Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche, jeopardizing his confirmation ahead of a key committee vote. Cornyn's decision hinges on unresolved concerns about a controversial IRS settlement involving President Trump.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/27/american-high-school-junior-pursues-track-and-field-aspirations/ "American High School Junior Pursues Track and Field Aspirations")

### [American High School Junior Pursues Track and Field Aspirations](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/27/american-high-school-junior-pursues-track-and-field-aspirations/ "American High School Junior Pursues Track and Field Aspirations")

[Americas](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/international/americas/)July 27, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/27/american-high-school-junior-pursues-track-and-field-aspirations/#respond)

A high school junior in the United States is actively pursuing their track and field ambitions. The athlete is dedicated to improving their performance while balancing academic responsibilities, aiming for future success in the sport.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/27/us-rebuilds-tariff-regime-fueling-global-trade-uncertainty/ "US Rebuilds Tariff Regime, Fueling Global Trade Uncertainty")

### [US Rebuilds Tariff Regime, Fueling Global Trade Uncertainty](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/27/us-rebuilds-tariff-regime-fueling-global-trade-uncertainty/ "US Rebuilds Tariff Regime, Fueling Global Trade Uncertainty")

[Americas](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/international/americas/)July 27, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/27/us-rebuilds-tariff-regime-fueling-global-trade-uncertainty/#respond)

The United States has bolstered its tariff strategy through new legislation, aiming for durability after legal setbacks. This approach, however, is fueling global trade uncertainty and economic fragmentation.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/18/us-and-iran-escalate-conflict-over-strait-of-hormuz-kuwait-infrastructure-damaged/ "US and Iran Escalate Conflict Over Strait of Hormuz; Kuwait Infrastructure Damaged")

### [US and Iran Escalate Conflict Over Strait of Hormuz; Kuwait Infrastructure Damaged](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/18/us-and-iran-escalate-conflict-over-strait-of-hormuz-kuwait-infrastructure-damaged/ "US and Iran Escalate Conflict Over Strait of Hormuz; Kuwait Infrastructure Damaged")

[Americas](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/international/americas/)July 18, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/07/18/us-and-iran-escalate-conflict-over-strait-of-hormuz-kuwait-infrastructure-damaged/#respond)

The United States and Iran engaged in intensified strikes targeting infrastructure and military sites, as their confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz escalated. Kuwait reported significant damage to a water desalination plant and an oil facility due to Iranian attacks.

### Multilingualism

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/06/30/a-language-dying-in-the-living-room/ "A Language Dying in the Living Room")

### [A Language Dying in the Living Room](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/06/30/a-language-dying-in-the-living-room/ "A Language Dying in the Living Room")

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/04/28/renowned-poet-taskeen-badanvi-passes-away-at-75/ "Renowned Poet Taskeen Badanvi Passes Away at 75")

### [Renowned Poet Taskeen Badanvi Passes Away at 75](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/04/28/renowned-poet-taskeen-badanvi-passes-away-at-75/ "Renowned Poet Taskeen Badanvi Passes Away at 75")

[Chenab Valley](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/jammu-and-kashmir/local-news/chenab-valley/)April 28, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/04/28/renowned-poet-taskeen-badanvi-passes-away-at-75/#respond)

Prominent poet Taskeen Badanvi, also known as Jalal Ud Din, breathed his last in the early hours of April 28, 2026. Hailing from Badanoo village in Thathri tehsil of Doda district, he was known for his valuable contributions to Kashmiri, Bhadarwahi, and Urdu poetry.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/04/21/chenab-valleys-pahari-communities-through-the-lens-of-the-lokur-committee-criteria/ "Chenab Valley’s Pahari Communities Through the Lens of the Lokur Committee Criteria")

### [Chenab Valley’s Pahari Communities Through the Lens of the Lokur Committee Criteria](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/04/21/chenab-valleys-pahari-communities-through-the-lens-of-the-lokur-committee-criteria/ "Chenab Valley’s Pahari Communities Through the Lens of the Lokur Committee Criteria")

[Chenab Valley](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/jammu-and-kashmir/local-news/chenab-valley/)April 21, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/04/21/chenab-valleys-pahari-communities-through-the-lens-of-the-lokur-committee-criteria/#respond)

The article examines the Pahari-speaking communities of Chenab Valley through the Lokur Committee’s criteria for Scheduled Tribe recognition, highlighting geographical isolation, distinct cultural identity, and persistent socio-economic disadvantages shaped by mountainous terrain. It argues that a contemporary interpretation of these indicators presents a strong, evidence-based case for careful and consistent policy consideration within India’s broader commitment to inclusive development and social justice.

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/01/27/young-kashmiri-creator-faisal-ayoub-bhat-revives-mother-tongue-through-digital-content-in-anantnag/ "Young Kashmiri Creator Faisal Ayoub Bhat Revives Mother Tongue Through Digital Content")

### [Young Kashmiri Creator Faisal Ayoub Bhat Revives Mother Tongue Through Digital Content](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/01/27/young-kashmiri-creator-faisal-ayoub-bhat-revives-mother-tongue-through-digital-content-in-anantnag/ "Young Kashmiri Creator Faisal Ayoub Bhat Revives Mother Tongue Through Digital Content")

[Anantnag](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/jammu-and-kashmir/kashmir/anantnag/)January 27, 2026[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2026/01/27/young-kashmiri-creator-faisal-ayoub-bhat-revives-mother-tongue-through-digital-content-in-anantnag/#respond)

A 15-year-old student from Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district...

[](https://thechenabtimes.com/2025/10/22/kashmiri-textbooks-unavailable-in-valley-schools-up-to-elementary-level/ "Kashmiri Textbooks Unavailable in Valley Schools Up to Elementary Level")

### [Kashmiri Textbooks Unavailable in Valley Schools Up to Elementary Level](https://thechenabtimes.com/2025/10/22/kashmiri-textbooks-unavailable-in-valley-schools-up-to-elementary-level/ "Kashmiri Textbooks Unavailable in Valley Schools Up to Elementary Level")

[Education](https://thechenabtimes.com/news/education/)October 22, 2025[0](https://thechenabtimes.com/2025/10/22/kashmiri-textbooks-unavailable-in-valley-schools-up-to-elementary-level/#respond)

Kashmiri language textbooks were reportedly unavailable in government schools...

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