Heavy rains cool Jammu, bring relief from scorching heat
Jammu, May 2, 2025 – Heavy rainfall swept across Jammu on Thursday, offering much-needed respite from the region’s intense summer heat. The showers, accompanied by strong winds and lightning, lowered temperatures significantly, providing relief to residents but also prompting alerts due to rising water levels in the Chenab River in the Akhnoor sector. The India […]
Chenab River water level rises in Akhnoor sector amid heavy rainfall
Akhnoor, May 2, 2025 – Heavy rainfall has triggered a significant rise in the Chenab River’s water level in Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor sector, raising concerns about potential flooding and prompting local authorities to issue alerts. The surge, observed on Friday, has put villages along the riverbanks on high alert, with officials closely monitoring the […]
How Chenab Bridge Was Built: J&K Official Recalls Helicopter Drop & Engineering Challenges
How Chenab Bridge Was Built: J&K Official Recalls Helicopter Drop & Engineering Challenges I am recalling that memory when I brought machinery here on Army’s MI 17 Chopper for the Chenab Bridge construction project. There was no road connectivity here. It was a challenge for the Railways, said a Jammu & Kashmir official. Constructing the […]
Adventure tourism soars in Reasi as white-water rafting takes centre stage on Chenab River
Reasi, Jammu & Kashmir – March 23, 2025– Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Jammu & Kashmir, Reasi is fast emerging as a must-visit destination for thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike. Adventure enthusiasts from across India and beyond are flocking to this scenic district to experience the exhilaration of white-water rafting on the mighty Chenab […]
Rs 100 Cr to be invested to boost Inland Connectivity Over Chenab, Jhelum, and Ravi Rivers in J&K
Srinagar, March 11, 2025 – The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has announced a Rs 100 crore investment to enhance inland connectivity across the Chenab (NW-26), Jhelum (NW-49), and Ravi (NW-84) rivers in Jammu and Kashmir. This ambitious initiative, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the IWAI and the Government of Jammu […]
Chenab Railway Bridge, the highest in the world is in Jammu and Kashmir
Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, Jammu and Kashmir has seen incredible progress. The world’s highest railway bridge, the Chenab Bridge, now stands tall, connecting the region like never before. Two AIIMS have been established—one in Jammu and another in Awantipora—bringing top-notch healthcare closer to the people. An IIM in Jammu is nurturing the next […]
District Administration Reasi organizes Tiranga Rally on World’s Highest Railway Bridge
REASI, AUGUST 13: The District Administration Reasi organized a grand Tiranga rally on the world’s highest railway bridge at Khouri. The event, held in the run-up to India’s Independence Day, saw enthusiastic participation from students, local residents, district and police officers, who together unfurled a 750-meter-long Tricolour, the largest of its kind ever displayed on […]