LG Manoj Sinha lays 320 houses foundation Reasi J&K
Jammu, December 27,2025-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the construction of 320 houses for families whose homes were completely damaged due to recent flash-floods and landslides in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. The project, estimated at Rs 32 crore, will be fully financed by High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India), ensuring rehabilitation of affected […]
NH-44 stranded: Rain-triggered landslides shut Jammu-Srinagar highway
Srinagar, October 7, 2025 – Continuous heavy rains have triggered multiple blockages on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), stranding vehicles and disrupting connectivity between Udhampur, Ramban, and Banihal. The highway, a critical lifeline for the Kashmir Valley, is closed for all vehicular traffic due to landslides, slush, and shooting stones at several points, with restoration […]
PM Narendra Modi to visit J&K next week to assess flood damage
Jammu, September 20, 2025– Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jammu and Kashmir next week on a one-day schedule to assess the damage caused by recent floods, a BJP leader here said on Saturday.Jammu and Kashmir BJP General Secretary (Organisation), Ashok Koul, confirmed the planned visit, stating that PM Modi will tour the union territory during […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha pushes for Nanotechnology-based flood warning system in J&K
Srinagar, September 8, 2025: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha called on scientists and researchers to develop an advanced early warning system for flash floods and landslides in the Himalayan region, leveraging nanotechnology to create highly sensitive soil sensors. Addressing the inaugural session of the International Conference on “Nanotechnology for Better Living (NBL-2025)” at the University […]
Special Katra-Sangaldan train service launched to support stranded passengers in J&K
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, September 8, 2025: The Jammu division of Northern Railways launched a special local train service between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra in Reasi district and Sangaldan in Ramban district to assist passengers stranded due to the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) caused by heavy rainfall and flash floods. Operating […]
Schools reopen across Kashmir after weather disruptions, safety measures ensured
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, September 8, 2025: Schools across the Kashmir Valley resumed operations today, welcoming students back to classrooms after days of closure due to inclement weather, including heavy rainfall and flash floods. The reopening marks a return to normalcy for academic activities, with authorities confirming that robust safety measures are in place to […]
J&K Dy CM Surinder Choudhary tours flood-hit Jammu and Rajouri, pledges full support
Jammu, September 8, 2025: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary conducted an extensive tour of flood-affected areas in Jammu and Rajouri districts to assess the damage caused by recent heavy rainfall and flash floods. The visit focused on evaluating the impact on infrastructure and communities in submerged villages, including Rah Salyote and Pargwal in Jammu […]
IMCT evaluates flood damage in Budgam, focuses on relief and resilience
Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir, September 8, 2025: An Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT), deployed by the Union Government, visited Budgam district to evaluate the extensive damages caused by recent flash floods, cloudbursts, and landslides. The team, led by Col. K.P. Singh, Joint Secretary & Advisor (Ops & Comm), NDMA, included senior officials from various ministries, such […]
DC Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat leads Budgam flood response and resilience meeting
Budgam, September 6, 2025 – The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the DC Office Meeting Hall to assess relief and restoration measures in response to the recent floods that have impacted Budgam district. The meeting focused on addressing immediate needs while prioritizing long-term flood resilience to safeguard the district against future calamities.The meeting saw participation from key officials, […]
Torrential rains lash Bhaderwah, Doda for third straight day in J&K
Doda, September 4, 2025- In a relentless display of nature’s fury, heavy rainfall has pounded the picturesque Bhaderwah region in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), for the third consecutive day, leading to widespread disruptions and flood-like conditions. The incessant downpours, which began intensifying on September 2, have swollen local nallahs (streams) and rivers, prompting […]