Ramban slide not a ‘national disaster’: CM Omar Abdullah

Reviews NH situation, visits Ramban takes stock of situation Ramban: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the devastation caused by flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain and cloudbursts in Ramban district could not be declared a “national disaster”, even as he assured adequate relief to the affected families. Abdullah was speaking to […]
RBI permits minors above 10 years to operate bank accounts independently
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank on Monday permitted banks to allow minors above the age of 10 years to open and operate savings/ term deposit accounts independently. The Reserve Bank of India has issued revised instructions on opening and operation in the deposit accounts of minors. Minors of any age may be allowed to open and […]
Naib subedar posted at Siachen dies
New Delhi: The Indian Army mourned the passing of Naib Subedar Baldev Singh, who laid down his life in the line of duty on Sunday while serving at Kumar Post in the treacherous terrain of the Siachen Glacier. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi who, in the past, as commanding officer of the 18 Jammu and […]
About dozen villages severely hit by flash floods, landslides: Official
Ramban: The flash-floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain and cloudbursts severely affected nearly a dozen villages in hilly Ramban district, a senior government officer said on Monday and added the authorities had mobilised resources to restore essential services and provide relief to the affected people. Divisional Commissioner (Jammu) Ramesh Kumar also said various teams […]
Govt imposes 12 pc safeguard duty on certain steel products for 200 days
New Delhi: India on Monday imposed a 12 per cent provisional safeguard duty for 200 days on certain steel products to protect domestic players from surge in cheap imports. The decision follows a recommendation for the same by the commerce ministry’s investigation arm DGTR. Last month, it was suggested to impose the duty. “…the Central […]
Waqf Issue- Don’t give political colour to judicial challenge: CM Omar
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the Supreme Court has the power to review the decisions taken by the Centre or state governments and stressed that a challenge to any legislation before the apex court should not be given a political hue. “Everyone (institution) has a role. The Supreme Court has been given […]
Sufficient stock of essential supplies available: Div Com Kashmir
Says no need to line up for fuel, situation normal Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, V K Bidhuri Monday urged public not to panic over the availability of essential supplies in the Valley, including petrol, diesel, LPG, and food grains. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Bidhuri said there is sufficient stock of food grains available, along […]
Ramban landslide- All 50 pilgrims from Gujarat safe: Relief Commissioner
Gandhinagar: All 50 pilgrims from Gujarat who were stranded in the landslide incident in Ramban in Jammu-Kashmir are safe, Gujarat Commissioner of Relief Alok Kumar Pandey said here on Monday. Three persons were killed and more than 100 people rescued after cloudburst-induced floods and landslides on Sunday caused massive damage to infrastructure, including roads and […]
Punjab tourists recount horror of Ramban flash floods

Praise hotel staff, police for help Ramban: Gurdev Singh and his family, and a few others were planning to travel to Kashmir on the evening of April 19 but decided to stay back at a hotel due to torrential rain at that time. That decision almost turned fatal after they found themselves caught up in […]
Tulip Garden to be closed for public from April-24
Srinagar: Authorities on Monday decided to close the Tulip Garden Srinagar for public from April-24. An official said that as the Tulip bloom is almost over, the garden will be closed from 24-April-2025. The garden, which is located at the foothills of the Zabarwan Range was opened for tourists on March 26 this year. During […]