Heavy rains and inclement weather keep Jammu schools shut
JAMMU, 19August, 2025: Schools remained shut for the second consecutive day on Tuesday across the Jammu division due to inclement weather, officials said. Heavy rainfall has lashed several districts, triggering flash floods in rivers and landslides that have obstructed numerous roads. The decision to keep schools closed was made in view of the ongoing adverse […]
Chasoti’s Lifeline: Ambulance driver saves over 60 amid deadly floods
CHASOTI , 19 August 2025: When the wall of water tore down the slopes above Chasoti at 12.30pm on August 14, ambulance driver Arif Rashid, 32, felt the sludge clutch at his knees and boulders roll past him. For a moment, he thought he would be dragged under. He clawed his way out and ran, […]
Sonamarg receives season’s first snowfall, ushering in early winter charm
Srinagar, August 19, 2025: The picturesque tourist destination of Sonamarg in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district experienced the season’s first snowfall on Monday, delighting visitors and signaling an early onset of winter in the Kashmir Valley. The light snowfall, recorded in the higher reaches of Sonamarg, including popular trekking spots like Vishansar and Nichnai, brought a […]
NIT Srinagar secures 32nd rank in India Today engineering college rankings 2025
Srinagar, August 19, 2025: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has achieved a notable milestone by securing the 32nd rank among engineering colleges across India in the India Today Engineering College Rankings 2025, marking a slight improvement from its 33rd position in 2024. This accomplishment underscores the institute’s commitment to academic excellence, research, and […]
DC Akshay Labroo reviews DDMA preparedness for inclement weather in Srinagar
Srinagar, August 18, 2025 — In response to forecasts of inclement weather, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, who also serves as Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), chaired a comprehensive review meeting on Monday at the DC Office Complex’s Meeting Hall to evaluate the preparedness and mitigation strategies of concerned departments.The meeting saw participation […]
DC Bandipora reviews HADP progress, urges faster implementation via Kisan Khidmat Ghars
Bandipora, August 18, 2025 — Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, chaired a review meeting on Monday at the Mini Secretariat to evaluate the progress of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and the implementation of Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) in the district. The meeting focused on accelerating agricultural development and enhancing farmer support systems to […]
DC Jammu reviews progress of Jammu-Akhnoor National Highway project
Jammu, August 18, 2025 — Deputy Commissioner Jammu Rakesh Minhas conducted a comprehensive review of the ongoing Jammu-Akhnoor National Highway (NH-144A) project, inspecting key stretches across Package 1, Package 2, Package 3A, and Package 3B, covering areas such as Bhagwati Nagar, Ganesh Vihar, Muthi, Domana, Ambaran, Chak Singha, and Hanuman Chowk.General Manager of the Project Management Unit, […]
PM Narendra Modi meets astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to discuss space journey and Gaganyaan Mission
Kashmir, August 18, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s trailblazing astronaut, at his residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg on Monday evening. The meeting focused on Shukla’s historic Axiom-4 mission, his experiences aboard the International Space Station (ISS), advancements in science and technology, and India’s ambitious Gaganyaan mission, set to […]
Torrential rains lash Kashmir valley, trigger widespread disruptions
Srinagar, August 18, 2025 – Heavy rainfall battered the Kashmir Valley on Monday, causing waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and raising fears of flash floods and landslides across multiple districts. The Meteorological Department has issued yellow and orange alerts, warning of intense showers, potential mudslides, and hazardous conditions in vulnerable areas, with forecasts predicting continued rainfall through the […]
ICRISAT and SKUAST-Kashmir: Advancing climate-resilient agriculture in J&K
Srinagar, August 18, 2025 – A high-level delegation from the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), comprising Dr. Stanford Blade, Deputy Director General-Research, Dr. Damaris Odeny, and Dr. Manzoor A. Dar, met with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday to discuss strategies for advancing climate-resilient agriculture in Jammu and Kashmir. The delegation was accompanied by Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Vice Chancellor […]