A Pakistani national apprehended in north Kashmir's Kupwara district has been repatriated to Pakistan-held Kashmir. The handover took place on Thursday at the Teetwal Friendship Bridge after completion of legal procedures.

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…

The Chenab Times has launched its official Android app, bringing faster access to regional, national, and international news for readers across Jammu and Kashmir. Designed as a regional-first news platform, the app features Read In Short summaries, personalized local news feeds, weather updates, saved reading, and offline English-learning games, offering a more convenient and engaging way to stay…

Four tourists from Punjab were injured on Friday when their car skidded off the road and plunged about 100 feet into the Haloon river in Doda district. The injured have been hospitalised and are reported to be out of danger.

Doda MLA Mehraj Malik sharply criticised Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in a Kashmiri post over prolonged power cuts that disrupted Eid ul Adha celebrations in Chenab Valley on the morning of the festival. "Omar soub, az aas eid, na aas power, na aas gas, lukav dichayi che power, mgr che chai na poweri. Che chui na shayd fusei, fusei laag nou," wrote the legislator, highlighting the absence of…

The Jammu & Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau has filed a disproportionate assets case against an Executive Engineer in Kishtwar, alleging possession of wealth exceeding known income sources. Searches were conducted at multiple locations as part of the ongoing investigation.

A vehicle carrying sheep overturned on the Mughal Road near Dubjan, leading to the death of several animals. No human injuries were reported in the incident.

The Permanent Court of Arbitration concluded key hearings on the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan targeting multiple hydroelectric projects on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir, including the 624 MW Kiru and 540 MW Kwar projects.

A BJP leader in Banihal, Jammu and Kashmir, has been booked and detained by police for allegedly locking the Sub-District Hospital in protest against a shortage of doctors. The incident briefly disrupted hospital services.

The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has approved the establishment of a new Kendriya Vidyalaya in Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir, slated to open from the academic session 2026-27. The school will initially offer classes from Grade I to V.

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…

An infant died and two women were rescued after falling into a riverlet in Kishtwar district when a makeshift bridge collapsed. The incident has led to protests demanding a permanent bridge.

District administrations in Reasi, Kishtwar, and Ramban have imposed 60-day restrictions on social media use to prevent the spread of inflammatory content. The move aims to safeguard public order and communal harmony in the region.

The Union government has cleared the construction of two significant twin-tube tunnel projects on National Highway-244 in Jammu and Kashmir. The projects are expected to provide all-weather connectivity and reduce travel time in the mountainous terrain of the Chenab Valley region. According to details received by The Chenab Times, approval was granted for the uni-directional […]

A moderate earthquake struck the Chenab Valley region of Jammu and Kashmir early on Sunday morning, sending tremors across several areas and causing concern among residents. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) recorded the main tremor at a magnitude of 4.6 with its epicentre in the Doda region. An aftershock of magnitude 3.0 was also […]

The recent debate on Chenab as a separate division has once again brought to the forefront a question that has lingered for decades: whether administrative reorganisation is an act of fragmentation or an instrument of equitable justice. For the people of Doda, Kishtwar, and Ramban, this is not merely a political slogan but a lived […]

Kishtwar's Sheetal Devi has been named 'Para Archer of the Year 2025' by World Archery, adding to her historic world championship title. The 19-year-old, who is armless, uses a unique technique to compete at the highest level.

Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was suspended late Monday evening after a landslide blocked both up and down lanes near Mehar in Ramban district. Authorities have halted vehicles at multiple points to ensure commuter safety.

PDP President Mehbooba Mufti has advocated for the creation of new administrative districts and strengthened land rights protections in Jammu and Kashmir. She cited public feedback indicating demand for district status in several areas and raised concerns over land security for vulnerable communities.

At least twelve people, including students, were injured in multiple stray dog attacks in Banihal town over two days. Residents are expressing panic and urging the administration to implement measures to control the stray dog menace.

The India Meteorological Department has predicted erratic weather across Jammu and Kashmir, including the Chenab Valley, until April 10. The forecast includes possibilities of rain and snowfall in higher altitudes.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has reviewed the rescue and relief operations following a tragic avalanche at Zojila. He directed officials to ensure the safety of stranded persons and provide all possible assistance to those affected.

Bhaderwah: A prominent activist and former journalist from Bhaderwah in Doda district has welcomed the private member bill moved by PDP MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para seeking creation of new administrative divisions and districts, including one for Bhaderwah. Adv Mohd Majid Malik appreciated the initiative and thanked the legislator for raising the long-pending demand in the Jammu […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and residents of the Chenab Valley have extended full support to a Private Member’s Bill seeking territorial administrative reorganisation in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The bill, introduced in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly by PDP legislator Waheed ur Rehman Para, proposes granting divisional status to the […]

A widespread bandh has been declared for March 2, 2026, in key towns of Chenab Valley, including Doda, Thathri, Kishtwar, Bhaderwah, and Drabshalla, as local Muslim leaders and groups condemned the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s long-serving Supreme Leader. According to details received by The Chenab Times, the bandh calls came from prominent figures […]