SC rejects PIL against nationwide rollout of 20% ethanol-blended petrol
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a PIL which has challenged the nationwide rollout of 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol (EBP-20), alleging millions of motorists were forced to use the fuel not designed for their vehicles. A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran did not agree to […]
224 houses damaged by cloudbursts in Kishtwar
Jammu, Aug 31 (PTI) As many as 224 residential houses were damaged in the recent cloudbursts in the Marwah and Warwan sub-divisions of the Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, on August 26, an official said on Sunday. Of the 224 houses, approximately 50 were destroyed, 140 were severely damaged, and the remaining houses suffered partial […]
Threat of glacial lake outburst floods loom large over Kishtwar, warns report
Jammu, Aug 31 (PTI) Glacial lake outburst leading to floods is a serious threat for Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, a comprehensive risk assessment has stated, warning that it puts lives, infrastructure, and the fragile ecosystem in grave danger. According to the GLOF (Glacial Lake Outburst Flood) Management Plan for Kishtwar 2024-25, the tehsils of […]
Safe relocation of landslide-affected families govt’s top priority: J-K CM Abdullah
Jammu, Aug 31 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that safe relocation of landslide-affected families is his government’s first priority, followed by their comprehensive rehabilitation. Abdullah was interacting with locals at Balli Nallah and Thard in Udhampur district, whose houses have been damaged by landslides. Assuring them of full government […]
Home Minister Amit Shah reaches Jammu to assess flood situation
Jammu, Aug 31 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday reached here to assess the situation in the aftermath of the heavy rain and flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir that left a trail of death and destruction. Shah landed at the Jammu airport and was received by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief […]
India set for wetter September; IMD warns of flash floods, landslides
New Delhi, Aug 31 (PTI) India is likely to receive above-normal rainfall in September, capping a season that has already seen several disasters triggered by heavy downpours in many parts of the country. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday that the monthly average rainfall in September is expected to be more than 109 […]
Monsoon blues: All schools to remain shut across Jammu on Monday
Jammu, Aug 31 (PTI) All government and private schools will remain closed across Jammu on Monday, the Directorate of School Education said, citing incessant rain and landslides that lashed the hilly areas of the division. The schools in the region remained closed this week as a precautionary measure amid weather advisories. “Keeping in view the […]
BSF DG visits flood-affected areas along Indo-Pak border in Jammu sector
Jammu, Aug 31 (PTI) BSF Director General Daljit Singh Chawdhary commenced his two-day tour of the Jammu frontier on Sunday by inspecting the flood-affected areas along the International Border in Samba district, an official said. On his arrival at the Border Security Force’s (BSF) Jammu frontier headquarters, Chawdhary was received by SS Khandare, Additional Director […]
CM directs admin to ensure relief, rehabilitation of cloudburst-hit residents of Warwan Valley
Jammu, Aug 31 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has directed the administration to ensure immediate relief and rehabilitation of people affected by a cloudburst in the Warwan Valley of Kishtwar district. Fifteen houses suffered damage along with large chunks of agricultural land in Margi hamlet during the cloudburst on Wednesday evening. However, […]
Katra admin orders vacation of commercial establishments from vulnerable zones
Katra/Jammu, Aug 31 (PTI) The pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills remained suspended for the sixth day on Sunday owing to inclement weather, even as a senior government official ordered immediate vacation of commercial establishments including hotels in the vulnerable zones for the safety of the pilgrims, officials said. The yatra to […]