Jammu braces for heavy rains from Aug 30, Kashmir to see light drizzle: MeT
Srinagar, August 30, 2025: The Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory predicting light to moderate rainfall across parts of Jammu division from August 30 to September 2, with the possibility of heavy showers in select districts. In contrast, Kashmir is expected to experience occasional light drizzling during the same period. The forecast, announced on […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to visit Jammu for two-day flood damage assessment
Jammu, August 30, 2025: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to undertake a two-day visit to Jammu on August 31 and September 1 to assess the devastating impact of recent floods and landslides in the region. The visit comes in the wake of relentless monsoon rains that triggered flash floods, cloudbursts, and landslides, claiming […]
Army rebuilds Tawi Bridge in 12 hours
Jammu, August 30, 2025: In a remarkable feat of engineering, the Indian Army’s Tiger Division restored vehicular traffic on the flood-damaged Fourth Tawi Bridge in Jammu city by constructing a 110-foot Bailey bridge in just 12 hours. The swift action, completed on August 29, brought relief to thousands of daily commuters after heavy rainfall and […]
India submits bid to host 2030 commonwealth games in Ahmedabad
Kashmir, August 30, 2025: India has officially submitted its proposal to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, marking a significant step toward bringing the prestigious multi-sport event back to the country after two decades. The formal bid was presented to Commonwealth Sport (formerly the Commonwealth Games Federation) in London by a delegation led […]
Aquib Nabi’s hat-trick powers north zone to big lead in Duleep Trophy
Kashmir, August 30, 2025 — North Zone seized full control of their Duleep Trophy quarter-final clash against East Zone, thanks to an extraordinary bowling performance by Aquib (Auqib) Nabi. The Jammu & Kashmir pacer delivered a sensational hat-trick and clinched a five-wicket haul, helping bowl East Zone out for 230 and setting up a commanding […]
17th annual Gangbal Yatra begins in Ganderbal Amid religious fervour
Ganderbal, Aug 30, 2025: The 17th Annual Gangbal Yatra, also known as the “Kailash of Kashmir,” commenced on Saturday from the Naranag base camp in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, marking a significant spiritual journey for Kashmiri Pandits. Organised by the Harmukh Ganga Gangbal Trust (HGGT) under the leadership of Vinod Pandit, the pilgrimage to the […]
Cloudburst strikes Gurez sector in Bandipora
On Friday, August 29, 2025, a cloudburst struck the Tulail area of the Gurez Sector in Bandipora district, north Kashmir, causing widespread panic among residents but fortunately resulting in no casualties, according to officials. The sudden heavy rainfall in this remote frontier region led to significant disruptions, particularly affecting the road network in the Zadigay […]
SKUAST-Kashmir team engages with JKRLM SHG members in Teetwal, Kupwara
KUPWARA, August 30, 2025: A team from Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-Kashmir) visited Teetwal block in Kupwara district to interact with Self-Help Group (SHG) members associated with the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM). The visit focused on empowering rural women through sustainable agricultural practices and livelihood opportunities.During the […]
DC Samba Ayushi Sudan reviews rain-affected areas, ensures swift relief measures
SAMBA, August 30, 2025: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Samba, Ms. Ayushi Sudan (IAS), conducted an extensive tour of rain-affected areas in the district, including Mananu, Papad Mod, Sumb Road, Tanwar Post (Ramgarh), and nearby regions, to assess damages caused by recent heavy rainfall. The visit aimed to evaluate the impact on infrastructure, houses, and crops while […]