Disasters
Trump, Putin Advocate for Short Ukraine Cease-Fire Amidst Skepticism
Trump and Putin have called for a brief Ukraine cease-fire, but past truces have failed amid accusations of violations.
Author: Tahir Rihat
Tahir Rihat (also known as Tahir Bilal) is an independent journalist, activist, and digital media professional from the Chenab Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, India. He is best known for his work as the Online Editor at The Chenab Times.
Infrastructure
J&K Government Mandates Prepaid Smart Meters for State-Owned Entities
J&K Finance Dept mandates prepaid smart meters for all govt offices, PSUs, universities, and residential quarters.
Infrastructure
Ladakh Gets 5 New Districts to Boost Governance and Accessibility
Ladakh inaugurates five new districts to decentralize governance and improve public service delivery.
Disasters
Coast Guard Ends Search for Six Missing After Cargo Ship Capsizes
Coast Guard ends 11-day search for six crew members of capsized cargo ship The Mariana after typhoon.
News
J&K Election Body Reviews Panchayat Electoral Roll Revision Progress
J&K State Election Commission convenes a virtual review meeting on May 4 to assess progress on the 2026 Panchayat Electoral Roll revision.
Conflict
Russia’s Victory Day Parade to Skip Tanks Amid Ukraine War Toll
Russia's Victory Day parade will omit tanks and heavy armor, signaling the war in Ukraine's significant toll on military assets.
News
Exit Polls Indicate BJP Strength in Assam, Close Contest in Bengal; DMK, UDF Set for Wins
Exit polls predict BJP wins in Assam, edge in Bengal; DMK to return in Tamil Nadu, UDF in Kerala.
Legal
UK Arson Suspects Linked to Russian Telegram Account, Court Hears
UK court hears that men accused of arson attacks on properties linked to PM Keir Starmer were recruited via a Russian-language Telegram account.
Infrastructure
Vande Bharat Express to Connect Jammu and Srinagar, Boosting Tourism and Connectivity
Vande Bharat Express to launch between Jammu and Srinagar on May 2, reducing travel time and boosting tourism.
Environment
Europe Endured Widespread Extreme Heat in 2025, Climate Report Reveals
Europe experienced widespread abnormal heat in 2025, leading to wildfires and floods, as the continent warms faster than the global average.