"Beautiful to know such a transformation and situation in the district," a user commented
"Beautiful to know such a transformation and situation in the district," a user commented
The workers, none of them locals, were engaged in the shooting of an upcoming Bollywood movie in Leh
DSP under inquiry
Heavy rains have triggered landslides on national highway near Sharda Mata temple in Udhampur district besides Monkey Morh and Maroog area of Ramban district
Search for the missing enters 5th day
Body of a 14-year-old girl was found on Sunday in Ganderbal district, officials said. Local residents found the body in the bushes at Batsar-Sehpora in the district, the officials said. They said the locals informed the police, after which senior...
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives due to flash floods in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir. Seven people were killed and six others were injured when cloudbursts and landslides struck two places...
The Meteorological Department has issued yet another alert for cloudburst and flashfloods in Jammu and Kashmir from August 17 to 19. The Meteorological Center at Srinagar stated that from August 17-19, light to moderate rain/thunder is expected at many places...
After eight years of silence, eight-year-old Akshay Sharma from a village in Kathua district has finally found his voice, thanks to the efforts of an Army doctor. Born with a cleft lip and palate, Akshay underwent a surgery at the...
Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Sunday said his administration is planning to develop Siachen, the world's highest battlefield, and Galwan valley as new tourism attractions in the Union Territory. He said Ladakh is “far more beautiful than Switzerland” and...
The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly’s Committee on Environment has expressed grave concern over the Kishtwar cloudburst, and demanded an urgent and time-bound inquiry into the tragic incident. Chairman, Committee on Environment, MY Tarigami said the deadly cloudburst has once...
Train traffic has been disrupted along the Jammu-Pathankot rail line following a cloudburst in Kathua district on Sunday. “Due to heavy rains, water is flowing above the danger level through bridge number 43 between Kathua-Budhi. In view of this, temporarily...
Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Satish Sharma on Sunday visited Kathua district to meet the families affected by the cloudburst and subsequent landslides that claimed several lives and left many injured. During his visit to the affected...
After over 60 pilgrims undertaking the Machail Mata yatra in Kishtwar district were killed in a cloudburst recently, the administration of neighboring Doda district has decided to allow annual Kailash Kund Yatra from the traditional route only. The annual Kailash...
In a move to build public consensus and mobilise grassroots support for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, Javed Ahmed Rana, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, has launched a signature campaign from...
The Army on Sunday deployed helicopters and several columns in the cloudburst-hit Jodh Ghati village of Kathua district, officials said. The calamity struck the village and Janglote amid heavy overnight rains, leaving seven persons dead. Several Army columns were inducted...
The death toll due to a cloudburst in Kishtwar district rose to 61, as rescuers continued operations for the fourth day on Sunday, effecting three more blasts to blow up boulders around a major impact spot, officials said. Army engineers...
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo visited Chositi village of Paddar in Kishtwar district to take stock of the situation in the aftermath of the recent cloudburst. Senior officers, including Divisional Commissioner, Jammu; IGP, Jammu; DC, Kishtwar; SSP, Kishtwar;...
Army soldiers, usually fighting terrorists in Kishtwar and Kathua, became rescuers after cloudbursts. They coordinated with civil authorities to aid victims, providing aid and clearing blocked routes. In Kathua, they rescued families and provided medical aid. Local NGOs also assisted.
Seven persons, including five minors, were killed after a flashflood and landslide triggered by a cloudburst struck their houses in two villages of Kathua district on Sunday. The incident comes three days after a cloudburst in Kishtwar claimed over 60...
The cloudburst struck Chisoti, the last motorable village en route the Machail Mata temple, on August 14
Explosives were used to blast boulders hindering rescue efforts in Chisoti village, Jammu and Kashmir. Additional troops were deployed by the Army. Senior officials are overseeing the ongoing rescue operation as they race against time to find survivors.
J&K aims to boost its GI-tagged products' economy and culture. Measures include strengthening product traceability, quality control, and global recognition. Plans involve tamper-proof labels, artisan training, and digitizing designs. Fifteen crafts and seven agricultural products already have GI tags, with more applications pending.
Jammu and Kashmir celebrated its 79th Independence Day with flag-hoisting and tributes. 'Har Ghar Tiranga' was observed as part of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'. Cultural events were canceled out of respect for Kishtwar cloudburst victims. DDC chairpersons and Deputy Commissioners presided over events in various districts.
The calamity strikes Jodh Ghati village of Rajbagh and Janglote amid heavy overnight rain in the district
Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, who hoisted the national flag on Friday, said landmark announcements were set to redefine socio-economic landscape of the region. Addressing the gathering, L-G highlighted that Ladakh had become the first region in India to...
Opposition parties in Jammu & Kashmir condemned Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's signature campaign for statehood restoration. They accuse him of theatrics, betrayal, and failing to deliver on promises regarding Article 370 and pre-August 5 status. The campaign is seen as a sign of political surrender.
Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary unfurled the flag, inspected the parade, and offered condolences for the Kishtwar cloudburst. He highlighted industrial estate development, a local employment policy, worker safety kits, healthcare, education initiatives including mobile schools, and agricultural schemes. Tourism and youth empowerment were also discussed.
In his first Independence Day speech after getting elected last year, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced a signature campaign to seek statehood for Jammu and Kashmir, while emphasising that the UT’s present mode of governance was built “not for success”...
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday reached out to people admitted in the Government Medical College here with injuries from the cloudburst and flash floods that struck a remote village in Kishtwar district two days ago. He said the search...