CM Omar Abdullah orders SDRF deployment following Dal Lake boat capsizing incidents
Srinagar, May 6, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has directed the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to investigate and deploy a team at Dal Lake following two boat capsizing incidents in recent days. The announcement comes after a tragic incident on May 2, where strong winds caused two boats to capsize, […]
SDRF holds mock drill at Dal Lake ahead of may 7 civil defence exercise
Srinagar, May 6, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) conducted a critical preparatory exercise at Dal Lake on Tuesday, gearing up for the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)-mandated nationwide civil defence mock drills scheduled for May 7. The exercise, held in collaboration with Srinagar Police and Tourist Police, focused on […]
One-month internship programme concludes at DIPR J&K for Central University Students
SRINAGAR, May 3, 2025 – Prof. Mohammad Ashraf Ganie, Director of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences , visited the Skill Development Centre at SKIMS Soura to evaluate ongoing training programmes and advocate for mandatory life-saving skills training for all employees. He also announced plans to establish an advanced simulation lab at the SDC to enhance […]
Lifesavers in Pahalgam: Dr. Rukshana & team’s heroic effort
Anantnag, April 26, 2025 – When tragedy struck Pahalgam, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake, a team of doctors at Government Medical College Anantnag, led by the indomitable Dr. Rukshana Najeeb, rose to the occasion. Working relentlessly through day and night, they battled to save the lives of critically injured tourists, earning their […]
Manoj Sinha reviews progress of Amarnath Yatra infrastructure projects
Srinagar, April 3, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a meeting with senior officials of the Shri Amarnath ji Shrine Board and executing agencies on Wednesday to assess the development of Disaster Management and Yatri Niwas Complexes for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. The meeting focused on ongoing works at Baltal, Nunwan, Sidhra, and Bijbehara. […]
108 ambulance service braves heavy snowfall to rescue pregnant woman in Kulgam
Kulgam I March 15, 2025 – Amid relentless snowfall that has blanketed parts of Jammu and Kashmir, the 108 Ambulance Service in Kulgam demonstrated remarkable dedication by rescuing a 21-year-old pregnant woman from the remote village of Raiwatan Wathoo in Aharbal. The timely intervention ensured she received critical medical care at the Sub-District Hospital in […]
DC Ayushi Sudan leads Kupwara admin to airlift patients from snowbound Karnah
Kupwara, March 03, 2025 – In a swift and coordinated response, the District Administration of Kupwara, under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Ayushi Sudan, successfully airlifted critically ill patients from the snowbound border area of Karnah in Jammu and Kashmir on March 2, 2025. The operation, which garnered widespread appreciation, was executed following an urgent […]
Jammu Tawi river hits 14 feet, flood risk grows
Jammu, February 28, 2025 – Persistent heavy rainfall has pushed the Jammu Tawi River to alarming levels, with the Flood Control Department reporting a water level of 14 feet , a threshold deemed dangerous. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as concerns mount over potential flooding in the Jammu region, urging residents—especially worshippers—to steer clear […]