Temporary bridge built to facilitate movement of stranded tribal families in Kishtwar
Jammu: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district constructed a temporary wooden bridge on Sunday to facilitate the movement of stranded tribal families, officials said. Following the recent spell of heavy rains, all wooden bridges in the Faridabad area of Marwah were washed away, leaving several tribal families belonging to the nomadic Bakerwal community stranded […]
BRO restores critical road connectivity in Jammu’s Pragwal sector
Jammu: In a swift response to a major infrastructure disruption caused by heavy rains, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has successfully restored the Gharkhal-Pragwal road, the only critical artery connecting the strategically important sector in Akhnoor area near here, the Army said on Sunday. Torrential rains led to the complete washing away of a vital […]
Flash floods ravage paddy, apple crops in south Kashmir
Srinagar: Flash floods in Kashmir have destroyed standing paddy — mainly rice and apple — spread over thousands of acres in four southern districts of the valley, leaving farmers staring at cumulative losses running into hundreds of crores. As the Jhelum swelled due to incessant rains and cloudbursts, overflowing waters washed away rice fields in […]
CM takes stock of flood-affected areas in Anantnag, Kulgam
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday directed the formation of special teams to assess damages in flood-hit Anantnag and Kulgam districts and to prepare comprehensive proposals for seeking compensation for the affected people from the Centre. Interacting with the affected families, the chief minister assured that the government stands firmly with them and pledged […]
Flood Fury- Relocate us, we can’t live under the fear of floods every year: Saffron Town Residents
Receding waters leave behind mud and misery, locals urge government for permanent solution By: Our Correspondent Pampore: “We cannot live like this anymore. Every year the Jhelum rises, every year we fear for our children, our homes, and our lives. Relocate us, give us some dignity,” pleaded Ghulam Rasool, a resident of Zinpora, one of […]
Torrential rains hamper restoration work on Jmu-Sgr National Highway
Jammu: An early morning downpour on Saturday derailed the National Highways Authority of India’s (NHAI) efforts to restore traffic on the 270-km Jammu-Srinagar national highway, which remained closed for the fifth consecutive day, a senior official said. NHAI Project Manager, Ramban sector, Shubam said efforts are going on at a war footing to clear the […]
Op Sindoor a shining testament to India’s unparalleled prowess: Air Chief Marshal
Chennai: Operation Sindoor stands as a shining testament to India’s unparalleled prowess and the Indian armed forces demonstrated its capability to deliver swift, precise and decisive blows to the enemy, Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh said on Saturday. Operation Sindoor showcased the exceptional coordination between three services, synergy and […]
GST overhaul a people’s reform, touches every family: Sitharaman
New Delhi: Calling the landmark GST overhaul a ‘people’s reform’, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that rationalisation of rates for a wide swath of products will benefit every family, boost consumption, and bolster the economy. In an interview to PTI, the Finance Minister said she will personally monitor passing on of goods and […]
PM Narendra Modi calls on President Murmu
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. Her office shared a picture of the meeting in a post on X. “Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan,” the President’s office said. The meeting comes days after Modi returned from […]
LG assures of thorough inquiry into Chattisinghpora massacre
Srinagar: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday met a delegation representing those killed in the 2000 Chattisinghpora massacre and promised a thorough inquiry into the terrorist attack. The LG’s assurance came while interacting with a delegation of ’35 Shaheed Singhs Welfare Organisation’, Chattisinghpora, which was led by its chairman S Jagjeet Singh, at the Raj […]