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  Nature's Wake-up Call  Ramban and Uttarkashi Flash Floods “Ramban and Uttarkashi’s flash floods are not just natural disasters but the direct result of human impact on fragile ecosystems, urging us to rethink our environmental policies.” Peerzada Mohsin Shafi On 19 th   April 2025, the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir faced a devastating cloudburst that turned into a catastrophic flash flood, affecting the entire region. The calamity left behind widespread destruction, wiping out homes, businesses and infrastructure. According to reports, around 350 people were rescued, but the damage was immense. The National Highway 44 (the was blocked at multiple points due to mudslides and complete washouts. Vehicles, including those carrying goods and livestock were stranded with some survivors but many others perishing due to the poor road conditions. Additionally, construction companies working on the highway suffered heavy losses as their machinery and materials were ...

  Sawalkote 1856 MW HEP Enters Tender Stage After Long Delay   “India’s Longest-Pending Hydropower Project Finally Breaks Ground.” Peerzada Mohsin Shafi The Sawalkote Hydroelectric Power Project, one of India’s most ambitious and long-pending hydropower initiatives has finally taken a significant step forward after decades of delay. Situated on the Chenab River in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the project had remained stalled since its proposal in the 1960s due to a complex mix of administrative hurdles, environmental concerns and political uncertainties. Marking a long-awaited shift from planning to execution, the government, under the aegis of NHPC, floated the official tender on 29 July 2025 for Package 1, covering Planning, Design and Engineering (PDE) works for the execution of the 1,856 MW Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project. The tender, valued at approximately ₹200 crore, sets the groundwork for the project’s implementation. Additional tenders for subsequent c...