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 […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha forms 3-member panel to investigate Vaishno Devi landslide
Jammu, August 29, 2025 – In response to the devastating landslide that claimed 34 lives and injured 20 pilgrims on the route to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has constituted a three-member high-level committee to investigate the incident. The probe, ordered on Friday, aims to uncover the causes behind the tragedy near […]
J&K bank announces 215% dividend at 87th AGM
Srinagar, August 27, 2025 – In a significant boost to its shareholders, Jammu & Kashmir Bank (J&K Bank) announced a robust 215% dividend for the financial year 2024-25 during its 87th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC). This declaration marks the third consecutive year of substantial rewards, underscoring the bank’s […]
CM Omar Abdullah chairs high-level meeting on Jammu & Kashmir rainfall crisis
Jammu, August 28, 2025 – In a decisive response to the devastating impacts of incessant rainfall that has triggered widespread flooding, rising water levels, and significant damage to life and property across Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a crucial high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu today. The meeting focused on […]
100-Foot Tricolour on Baramulla peak signals peace, unity
Baramulla, August 28, 2025 – In a remarkable display of patriotism and communal harmony, a massive 100-foot Indian national flag was hoisted atop the highest peak in Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir, today. The event, organised jointly by local residents and the Indian Army, symbolises a new era of peace, unity, and national pride in […]
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 […]
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 government bans pen drives in offices to strengthen cyber security
Srinagar, August 25, 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir Administration has enforced an immediate ban on USB and pen drives in all government offices to enhance cyber security and safeguard sensitive data. Issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) under Commissioner Secretary M Raju, the directive applies to the Civil Secretariat in Jammu and Srinagar, Deputy […]
Youth Empowerment and Nation-Building: Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect at IUST
Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Program at the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora. The event, organised under the banner of MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat), reflected a significant step toward empowering the youth and involving them in the nation’s long-term developmental vision. In his […]