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J&K CM Slams Shut Canal Plan, Says No Water for Punjab

By Emaad Makhdoomi June 21, 2025 aap punjab Amarinder Singh Raja Warring Bhakra-Nangal canal Daljit Singh Cheema Indus Waters Treaty inter-state water sharing India J&K Punjab canal standoff J&K water crisis Omar Abdullah Punjab Haryana water row Punjab water dispute Shahpur Kandi project Tulbul barrage Ujh Multipurpose Project

Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah has rejected a proposed 113-km canal to divert surplus water to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, citing J&K’s worsening water crisis. “Why should I send our limited supply to Punjab?” he asked. The move sparked sharp reactions from Punjab leaders across party lines, accusing Abdullah of politicizing a national issue and denying Punjab its fair share. The controversy adds a new layer to India’s complex inter-state water disputes.

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Chenab Runs Dry as Salal, Baglihar Gates Shut

By Emaad Makhdoomi May 6, 2025 Akhnoor Baglihar Dam chenab river Diplomatic Tensions hydroelectric dams India-Pakistan Indus Waters Treaty Jammu Jammu and Kashmir Police KASHMIR public safety riverbed exposure Salal Dam water flow

In an unusual turn of events, the Chenab River in Jammu’s Akhnoor region receded to below waist height after the floodgates of Salal and Baglihar dams were closed. This move, linked to dam replenishment and growing tensions with Pakistan, prompted villagers to explore the exposed riverbed, leading to public safety concerns.

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Pakistan Shells LoC for 5th Night; India Hits Back Firmly

By Emaad Makhdoomi April 30, 2025 Akhnoor ambassador Attari border Baramulla border tensions Ceasefire Violation cross-border firing Cross-border Involvement Defence Minister diplomatic fallout Diplomatic Measures Fifth Night global security global terrorism india Indian Army Indus Waters Treaty international community international condemnation islamabad JAMMU AND KASHMIR Khawaja Asif kupwara loc Military Envoys Military Locations Nepali national New Delhi Pahalgam Attack Pahalgam massacre Pakistan Pakistan Admission retaliation Retaliatory Action Security Escalation Shelling Simla Accord Small Arms Fire Strategic Actions Terror Financing Terrorism Support Terrorist Networks terrorist strike United Nations Yojna Patel

SRINAGAR: For the fifth consecutive night, Pakistani forces breached the ceasefire norms along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, drawing a precise…

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Mother of Shaurya Chakra Awardee Among 60 Pakistanis Ousted From Kashmir

By Emaad Makhdoomi April 29, 2025 2010 reintegration scheme 60 Pakistanis April 27 Baramulla Baramulla town bravery Budgam Central government Children civilians Constable Mudasir Ahmad Shaikh Counter Terrorism criticism deportation deportation drive deportees diplomatic tension Diplomatic Ties early 1990s foreign terrorists former terrorists Indus Waters Treaty islamabad JAMMU AND KASHMIR Jammu and Kashmir Police KASHMIR kupwara legal consequences Lieutenant Governor mainstream life martyrdom Massacre May 2022 May 2023 Mohammad Maqsood Mohammad Younus Mother of Shaurya Chakra Awardee national mourning ousted Pahalgam Pakistan occupied kashmir Pakistani nationals policy shift president droupadi murmu Prime Minister Narendra Modi punjab renewed hostility retired officer Shaheed Mudasir Chowk Shameema Akhtar Shaurya Chakra Shopian spouses SRINAGAR surrender temporary visas terror strike Union Home Minister Amit Shah Union territory wagah border

SRINAGAR: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have initiated the formal expulsion of 60 Pakistani nationals, including the mother of a decorated fallen police hero, amid…

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IndoPak Border Tensions Escalate, Unprovoked Firing Across LoC

By Khushboo Kumari April 29, 2025 1000 locations 26 civilians 500 detained airspace closure Akhnoor sector April 22 Attari–Wagah border Baramulla China crackdown cross-border firing de-escalation demolitions diplomatic fallout forested areas hostilities house searches india Indian aircraft Indian Army IndoPak border Indus Waters Treaty international community islamabad JAMMU AND KASHMIR kupwara LINE OF CONTROL loc militants neutral investigation Pahalgam Attack Pakistan Pakistan Army Pakistani nationals peace regional stability Security Operations small arms Tensions Tourists unprovoked firing visa suspension

NEW DELHI: Tensions between India and Pakistan have intensified following unprovoked small arms firing by the Pakistan Army across multiple sectors of the Line of…

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Suspending Indus Waters Treaty will bring no immediate benefit

By David Devadas April 26, 2025 Aviation Costs Bilateral Issues China Foreign Policy Geographical Challenges Geopolitics Hydro Power India pakistan relations Indus Waters Treaty Jammu & Kashmir KASHMIR Military-Industrial Complex Pahalgam Pakistan River Diversion Shimla Agreement

The suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty could have far-reaching consequences for India, not only opening the door for Pakistan to challenge the Shimla Agreement but also impacting Indian aviation and regional geopolitics. With Pakistan’s potential disregard for bilateral agreements, the path forward for India could lead to costly infrastructure projects and further escalation in an already tense region.

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Chenab Runs Dry as Salal, Baglihar Gates Shut

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Suspending Indus Waters Treaty will bring no immediate benefit

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