Kashmir Despatch

09/05/2026

Floating Cotton Fluff From Seasonal Trees Raises Health Concerns Across Kashmir Valley

Residents Report Rise in Allergies, Breathing Issues Amid Spread of Airborne Fluff in Several Parts of Valley Touseef Wani Srinagar, May 09: Residents across the Kashmir Valley have expressed concern over the increasing spread of white cotton-like fluff from seasonal trees, alleging that the air

09/05/2026

2 injured as cranes overturn during dumper retrieval operation in Baramulla

Srinagar, May 09: Two persons were injured after two cranes overturned during a dumper retrieval operation in the Kharbella Limber (B) area of Baramulla district on Saturday, officials said. The incident, officials told, occurred during the recovery of a dumper bearing registration number JK05K-3

09/05/2026

UG Admissions 2026-27 across J&K Degree Colleges commence today; Online Registration open till 27 May

KD News Desk SRINAGAR, MAY 09: Directorate of Colleges, Higher Education Department, Jammu & Kashmir, has announced the commencement of admissions for the Academic Session 2026-27 for Four-Year Undergraduate Programs (FYUGP) and 5-Year Integrated Post-Graduate (IG) Programs with multiple exit

09/05/2026

Fortis Mohali Doctors Save Patient’s Only Functional Kidney

Advanced robotic and minimally invasive therapies helped preserve the patient’s only kidney: Dr Rohit Dadhwal KD NEWS SERVICE SRINAGAR, May 9: A 61-year-old man battling a rare and highly complex urological condition has successfully undergone a life-saving combination of robotic kidney surgery

09/05/2026

Healthcare Concerns Rise Over ‘Limited’ Ultrasound Services at Ganderbal Hospital

Hospital administration assures round-the-clock ultrasound services will begin soon Touseef Wani Ganderbal, May 9 : Residents of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district have raised concerns over what they describe as “restricted and inconsistent” ultrasound services at the District Hospital, alle...

09/05/2026

Judicial Commission Examines 93 Witnesses in Leh Violence Probe

Leh, May 09: The Judicial Inquiry Commission constituted to investigate the September 2025 violence in Leh has examined 93 witnesses till the completion of the third session of the inquiry. The three-member commission, headed by former Supreme Court judge B S Chauhan, was appointed by the Ministr

09/05/2026

Manipal Hospitals Brings Advanced Urology & Renal Transplant Care to Srinagar

Expert stresses early diagnosis and advanced treatment for rising urological disorders in Kashmir KD NEWS SERVICE SRINAGAR, May 9: In a major step towards improving access to specialised healthcare services in Kashmir, Gurugram-based Manipal Hospitals has launched a dedicated Urology and Renal T

09/05/2026

Three years, six reminders, zero original data: Wildlife Trust of India Loses J&K Contract Over ‘Negligible’ Fieldwork

SYED BASHARAT SRINAGAR, May 9: In a rare and sweeping disciplinary action, the Jammu & Kashmir government has blacklisted the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) from all future departmental work, formally accusing the prominent conservation NGO of “negligible field work,” submitting “secondary dat

09/05/2026

ICGS Achal Joins Indian Coast Guard Fleet to Boost Maritime Security in North West Region

New Delhi, 09 May 2026 : The Indian Coast Guard today marked a significant capability enhancement with the commissioning of Indian Coast Guard Ship Achal, new-generation Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel series, at Goa Shipyard Limited. The ship was formally commissioned into service by Shri A. Anbara

09/05/2026

Why Was Pulwama’s AMRUT 2.0 Drinking Water Project Dropped After Approval and Fund Release?

Under AMRUT 2.0, a ₹18 crore proposal for the drinking water supply scheme of Pulwama town was approved, and the first installment was released last year. It is deeply concerning that the proposal has now been dropped from the plan despite the DPR already being submitted to the Housing & Urban Development Department.

Requesting Hon’ble CM to personally look into the matter, as the Housing Ministry is under his charge, and ensure that the Pulwama proposal is considered this year and not allowed to become a victim of political victimisation. The people of Pulwama have suffered immensely over the years and deserve attention, dignity, and inclusive development to help heal long-standing wounds.

Waheed Para