Vaishno Devi Yatra suspended amid inclement weather in Jammu
Jammu, Aug 26: The Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage has been suspended amid inclement weather in the Jammu region, officials said on Tuesday. An official said that the intermittent heavy rainfall that continued for the third straight day today led to the widespread damage in Jammu. The weather conditions, he said, also promoted the authorities shut […]
Advisory issued as Sheshnag Nallah in Betaab Valley crosses highest flood level
Pahalgam, Aug 26: The Sheshnag Nallah in the famous Betaab Valley of Pahalgam has crossed its all-time highest flood level, prompting authorities to issue urgent advisories for the public safety. According to officials, the water level in the stream has surged to 6.02 ft, surpassing the danger mark of 5.09 ft and even breaching the […]
Amid flood alert, Jammu schools to remain closed on Wednesday
Jammu, Aug 26: In view of flood like situation, Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) Tuesday said that all schools in the region shall continue to remain closed till August-27. DSEJ in an order said, “In view of the prevailing inclement weather conditions and the occurrence of flood-like situations at various places across the region, […]
Next 24 hours crucial for entire J&K: Weatherman
Srinagar, Aug 26: Amid the prevalent weather conditions, the weatherman here has stated that the next 24 hours are crucial for the entire Jammu and Kashmir. Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said that the water level in the river Jhelum has increased in Kashmir as the rains continued to occur in the region. “The water level will […]
Four killed, several structures damaged in Doda due to inclement weather
Doda, Aug 26: At least four people lost their lives and several properties were damaged in the last 24 hours in the Doda district due to heavy rains and adverse weather conditions, officials said on Tuesday. A senior official said that two people were killed after their house collapsed, while two others died in flash […]
CM Omar reviews ‘flood preparedness’ in Jammu, says will rush to province in next available flight
Jammu, Aug 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday reviewed the flood mitigation measures in Jammu following incessant rains, triggering concerns across the region. The Chief Minister chaired a high-level meeting in the morning, directing officials to remain on high alert and ensure all necessary measures are put in place to tackle any emergency. Omar, […]
Food Ministry forwards veg oil GST refund request to Finance Ministry
New Delhi, Aug 26 (PTI) The food ministry has forwarded the vegetable oil industry’s request to the finance ministry, seeking to lift tax refund restrictions with hopes that the GST Council will consider the issue at its next meeting, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said on Tuesday. “We have sent it to the Ministry of Finance…once […]
PM Modi flags off Maruti Suzuki’s 1st electric vehicle e-Vitara
Ahmedabad, Aug 26 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flagged off Maruti Suzuki’s first electric vehicle e-Vitara from the Hansalpur manufacturing facility in Gujarat. The made-in-India Maruti e-Vitara will be exported to more than 100 countries, including Japan. Modi also inaugurated the lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility by Suzuki, Toshiba, and Denso, supporting hybrid and […]
Traffic suspended on Jammu-Srinagar NH amid rains across Jammu
JAMMU, Aug 26 (PTI): Moderate to heavy rains lashed Jammu division for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, leading to suspension of traffic along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, officials said. Almost all the rivers and streams are flowing above or close to the danger mark, submerging a number of low-lying areas and roads in the […]
Thousands turn up to watch day-night cricket match in once terror-infested south Kashmir’s Pulwama
Pulwama (JK), Aug 26 (PTI) Thousands turned up to watch the first-ever day-night cricket match in this south Kashmir district, a spectacle PDP legislator Waheed-ur-Rehman Para hailed as the “start of a new inning” for valley’s youngsters. The inaugural match of the Royal Premier League is being played at Pulwama Sports Stadium between Royal Goodwill […]