Over 5000 people evacuated from flooded parts of Jammu, efforts on to restore essential services
Jammu, Aug 27 (PTI) More than 5,000 people were evacuated from the banks of various flooded rivers and inundated low-lying areas in the Jammu region as rescue agencies and the administration continued to reach out to stranded people in flood-hit Jammu and Samba districts. Most of the Jammu division, which has been inundated by flash […]
Union Minister Rijiju stops his cavalcade to help two accident victims in Ladakh
Kargil, Aug 26 (PTI) Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday stopped his cavalcade en route to Kargil from Kashmir after noticing a private vehicle that had plunged into the Drass river near here in Ladakh. The Camper 207 vehicle, en route to Gumri, skidded off the road and rolled down into the river at Khushal […]
JKBOSE postpones exams of 10th, 11th standard due to intermittent rains
Srinagar, Aug 26: In view of bad weather conditions, Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) Tuesday postponed exams of 10th and 11th classes scheduled to be held on Wednesday. An official said, “All the exams of Class 10th and 11th scheduled for 27.08.2025 stands postponed.” The board said that it will announce fresh […]
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 […]