Added on September 4, 2025
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Jammu: Shuttle services of four trains that were introduced to help locals and stranded passengers travel between Jammu and Katra – the base camp of the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine – was suspended due to heavy rain and flooding on Wednesday. The scheduled train services from New Delhi to Katra have also been short-terminated. These […]
Added on September 4, 2025
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Jammu: In a humanitarian gesture, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has undertaken a significant relief initiative to support more than 1,000 families affected by heavy rainfall and landslides in Katra and adjoining areas in Reasi and Udhampur districts. Further, families of Purana Daroor village whose homes have been severely damaged were temporarily […]
Added on September 4, 2025
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Jammu: As the water level continues to rise in the swollen River Tawi in Jammu city, authorities have launched a multi-agency operation to shore up embankments near the damaged fourth bridge to prevent flooding in the low-lying areas. Heavy rain in Jammu had damaged the road near the fourth Tawi bridge, causing vehicles to get […]
Added on September 4, 2025
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New Delhi: Highlighting the devastating impact of the Pahalgam terror attack on the economy of Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday sought the Centre’s support to deal with the situation. The Union Territory was facing a severe fiscal crisis as its public revenues had “collapsed” in the aftermath of the April 22 […]
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Jammu: In a daring operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) pressed its helicopter to launch a high-risk rescue operation to evacuate 45 civilians, including women and children who were trapped in their flooded village in Akhnoor sector near here on Wednesday, officials said. The rescue mission by the BSF was launched after police, National Disaster […]
Added on September 4, 2025
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Srinagar: In view of inclement weather and flood like situation, the government Wednesday said the schools in Kashmir division shall remain closed on Thursday. The government however said that the schools in Jammu division shall continue to remain closed till Friday. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Ashul Garg said that government has decided to close the functioning […]
Added on September 4, 2025
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JAMMU: In view of the prevailing weather conditions and the emerging flood situation in Kashmir, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Wednesday chaired a high level meeting to review and sensitize the divisional and district administrations about the preparedness and response measures. The meeting was attended by Administrative Secretaries of Jal Shakti, Power Development, Home/DMRRR, Health & […]
Added on September 3, 2025
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Water bodies swell beyond alarm levels, MeT predicts more rains Jammu/Srinagar: The water bodies across Jammu have once again swelled, crossing the alarm mark at multiple places, prompting authorities to issue an advisory urging people to stay away from vulnerable spots. However, a teenage boy lost his life after being struck by lightning in Kokernag […]
Added on September 3, 2025
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Flash floods spark fears of damage to dams, canals and hydroelectric plants Authorities keep Baglihar, Salal, Dulhasti projects under close watch By: Our Special Correspondent Jammu: Incessant rains over the past several days have unleashed flash floods across Jammu, posing a grave threat to the region’s vital power projects and raising fears of large-scale disruption […]
Added on September 3, 2025
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Chennai: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said that despite progress in banking sector, several challenges were still faced in terms of digital literacy and financial awareness among the public. Empowerment of farmers and rural economy should be a priority for the banking sector, Murmu said at the 120th Foundation Day celebrations of Tamil Nadu-based City […]
