J&K LG Manoj Sinha reviews rescue, relief & flood preparedness in high-level meeting
Jammu, August 27, 2025: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting on Wednesday to review the rescue and relief operations, restoration of essential services, and preparedness of Jammu and Kashmir to deal with the worsening flood situation caused by incessant rainfall and flash floods. The Lieutenant Governor directed officials to ensure safe evacuation […]
CM Omar Abdullah tours Jammu, ensures swift flood relief and recovery
Jammu, August 27, 2025 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah conducted an extensive tour of flood-affected areas in Jammu today to assess the damage caused by relentless monsoon rains and to supervise ongoing relief and recovery operations. The visit comes amid a severe flood crisis triggered by over 380 mm of rainfall in 38 hours, which has […]
LG Manoj Sinha inspects Katra Hospital, ensures aid for landslide victims
Katra, August 27, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital (SMVDNSH) in Katra , where he met and enquired about the health of devotees injured in the tragic landslide near Ardhkuwari on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine route. The visit underscores the administration’s commitment to providing […]
Kashmir’s Danish Farooq joins Indian football team, shining bright for #BadaltaKashmir
Srinagar, August 27, 2025 – In a proud moment for Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar-born midfielder Danish Farooq Bhat has been named to the Indian national football team’s 23-member squad for the upcoming CAFA Nations Cup 2025, set to kick off on August 29 in Tajikistan. The 28-year-old, affectionately nicknamed the “Kashmiri Ronaldo” for his dribbling prowess […]
SDRF teams deployed across Kashmir for flood rescues amid ongoing heavy rains
Srinagar, August 27, 2025 – State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams have been swiftly deployed across various flood-affected areas of the Kashmir Valley to rescue people stranded in rising floodwaters, as relentless heavy rainfall continues to trigger flash floods, landslides, and river overflows. The operations are part of a multi-agency response involving the National Disaster Response […]
Jhelum river crosses alert level in Srinagar amid heavy rains, authorities urge caution
Srinagar, August 27, 2025 – In a developing flood alert for the Kashmir Valley, the water level of the Jhelum River at Ram Munshi Bagh in Srinagar has exceeded the alert threshold due to prevailing adverse weather conditions, prompting close monitoring by field teams and activation of contingency plans. The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir has issued […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha orders urgent relief, restoration for Jammu flood victims
Jammu, August 27, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday held discussions with Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, and other senior officials to assess the ongoing flood situation and coordinate rescue and relief operations in the flood-ravaged Jammu division. Amid relentless heavy rainfall causing widespread flooding and landslides, Sinha directed authorities to prioritize the restoration […]
Train services restored from Jammu after day-long suspension amid heavy rains
Jammu, August 27, 2025 – Train services resumed from Jammu on Wednesday following a full-day halt, with six key trains now departing for their destinations, according to Northern Railway officials. The restoration comes after severe disruptions caused by relentless heavy rainfall, the heaviest in decades, which led to widespread flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage across the Jammu […]
Centre mandates intra-circle roaming in J&K to combat telecom disruptions
Kashmir, August 27, 2025 – The Centre has issued an urgent directive to all telecom service providers, including Bharti Airtel, BSNL, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone-Idea, to immediately activate the intra-circle roaming (ICR) facility in Jammu and Kashmir until September 2, 2025, or until further notice. The move comes in response to a severe disruption of […]