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Perambur Subway’s Chronic Neglect Highlights Gaps in Chennai’s Basic Upkeep
The Perambur Loco Works pedestrian subway in Chennai remains in a state of disrepair, plagued by waterlogging, poor lighting, and structural damage, highlighting ongoing issues with civic maintenance and inter-agency coordination.
Tamil Nadu CM Reviews Southwest Monsoon Preparedness Amid Weather Alerts
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin led a high-level meeting to assess the state's readiness for the Southwest monsoon, focusing on disaster response, agricultural support, and inter-departmental coordination. Key preparations include equipping relief centers and ensuring timely water release from the Mettur Dam.
Coimbatore Bars Mandated to Verify Patron Age with Aadhaar
Coimbatore city police have mandated bars to verify the age of young patrons using Aadhaar cards as part of enhanced safety and legal compliance measures. The directive was issued by the City Police Commissioner in a meeting with bar owners.
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Israelis Brace for Passover Amidst Heightened War Concerns
Israelis are marking the approach of the Passover festival with a subdued atmosphere, marked by heightened security concerns and a widespread sense of caution among the population due to the ongoing conflict.
Twenty-Two Nations Demand Iran Halt Attacks and Reopen Strait of Hormuz as Natanz Nuclear Site Struck Again
Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment facility, located approximately 220 kilometres southeast of Tehran, was struck in a joint US-Israeli airstrike...
Was Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Anti-Sunni? Separating Sectarian Claims from Political Reality
After the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, social media platforms quickly filled with sharply conflicting narratives....
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Doda Accident: Four Tourists Injured as Vehicle Plunges into Gorge
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.
Jammu and Kashmir: Five Injured in Electric Autorickshaw Accident in Doda
Five persons sustained injuries in an electric autorickshaw accident in the Kahara area of Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday evening. The injured were rushed to CHC Thathri, where four victims with serious injuries, including head trauma and fractures, were stabilized and referred to GMC Doda for advanced medical treatment, while one person with minor injuries remained under observation.
Ramban Residents Rally for Rights Amidst Sawalkakote Hydroelectric Project Concerns
Hundreds of residents rallied in Ramban, demanding transparency, fair compensation, and local employment opportunities related to the proposed Sawalkakote Hydroelectric Project. The Sawalkakote Joint Action Committee led the peaceful demonstration, stressing the need for local welfare to be prioritized in development.
Doda MLA Mehraj Malik Writes to LG Manoj Sinha Seeking Restoration of Escort Security
Doda, June 4, 2026: Mehraj Malik, Member of the...
J&K MLA Mehraj Malik Pushes Funds for Repair of Historic Premnagar Footbridge Over Chenab
In a significant boost for local infrastructure, MLA Mehraj Malik has sanctioned ₹10 lakh for the repair of the historic Premnagar Footbridge over the River Chenab in Block Gundna. The 1960s-era bridge, a vital link for residents of Pyat Jatheli, will receive ₹5 lakh immediately under the MLA’s Constituency Development Fund for 2026-27.
TLR News Page Access Restricted in India Following Legal Proceedings Against Its Editor
Facebook has blocked access to the TLR News page in India after its editor, Sulinder Singh Parihar, also known as Sulinder Parihar Sarazi, came under legal scrutiny in Doda district. The action follows the registration of FIR No. 136/2026 on May 25, 2026, at Doda Police Station under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, stemming from a video report on a liquor sale protest that allegedly targeted Kishtwar SHO Firdoos Ahmed. Police have issued a summons to Parihar, while the news outlet’s page remains unavailable to Indian users.
Chenab Times Foundation Demands Dedicated Lok Sabha Seat for Chenab Valley in Jammu and Kashmir
The Chenab Times Foundation has formally demanded the creation of a dedicated Chenab Valley Lok Sabha constituency covering Ramban, Doda, and Kishtwar districts to address the long-standing issue of inadequate representation in the vast and mountainous Udhampur Lok Sabha seat. The demand, submitted to the Government of India and the Election Commission, highlights how the current constituency’s challenging Himalayan terrain and population exceeding 2.4 million make effective governance and development difficult for the people of Chenab Valley.
J&K Govt Suspends Two Engineers After Culvert Collapse in Doda Kills Woman Labourer
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has suspended In-charge Assistant Executive Engineer Naveen Kumar and Junior Engineer Imtiaz Ahmed Shah following the collapse of an under-construction culvert in Doda district on Tuesday that killed a woman labourer and injured 12 others. According to details received by The Chenab Times, Financial Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary Anil Kumar Singh has appointed Purshotam Kumar, Engineer-in-Chief (Secretary Technical), Public Works (R&B) Department as Inquiry Officer to probe the incident on the Bhargi to Kunan road in Block Gandoh, with the suspended engineers attached to the Chief Engineer PMGSY Jammu office and directed to submit a report within 15 days.