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 […]
Jammu and Kashmir on high alert as severe weather looms
Srinagar, October 5, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir is bracing for a severe weather event as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts heavy rainfall, snowfall, and thunderstorms across the Union Territory from October 5 to 7, 2025. The inclement weather, driven by a potent Western Disturbance, is expected to bring significant disruptions, including potential landslides, road […]
Udhampur locals, NGOs feed stranded truck drivers on damaged NH-44
Udhampur, September 12, 2025: In a heartwarming display of community solidarity, residents of Udhampur and local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have stepped up to provide essential food supplies to hundreds of truck drivers stranded on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44). The highway, a vital lifeline connecting the Kashmir Valley to the rest of India, has been […]
J&K: Schools in Jammu Reopen After Flood-Induced Closure
Jammu, September 10, 2025 – Schools across Jammu reopened today, Wednesday, following a nearly two-week closure prompted by heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslides that began on August 26. The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) announced the resumption of offline classes, signaling a return to normalcy after improved weather conditions and extensive safety preparations.The closure, […]
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 […]
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 […]
DC Baramulla reviews flood-prone Sopore areas, ensures safety measures
Baramulla, September 8, 2025: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa , conducted a comprehensive field visit to flood-prone areas in Sopore Sub-division, including Warapora, Mahrajpora, Haritaar, and adjoining regions, to assess vulnerabilities along the River Jhelum and Wular Lake. Accompanied by a team of officers, including Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Sopore, Shabir Ahmad Raina, the […]
Indian Army aids Rajouri’s mountain communities amid crisis
RAJOURI, JAMMU AND KASHMIR — In the rugged terrains of Rajouri district, the Indian Army has emerged as a beacon of hope for mountain residents grappling with the aftermath of natural calamities. Heavy rainfall and landslides have caused significant damage, collapsing homes and disrupting access to essential services. The Army’s swift and comprehensive response has […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah spearheads flood response in J&K
SRINAGAR, JAMMU AND KASHMIR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a high-level meeting on the morning of September 5, 2025, to address the post-flood scenario in Jammu and Kashmir, following heavy rainfall and landslides that disrupted the region. Held at the Civil Secretariat, the meeting focused on reinforcing vulnerable areas, evacuating residents from inundated villages, […]
JPP-RCS train boosts Kashmir’s apple trade with daily Budgam-Delhi service
SRINAGAR, 5 September 2025 — In a significant boost for Kashmir’s apple growers, the Railway Board has greenlit a daily Joint Parcel Product–Rapid Cargo Service (JPP-RCS) train from Budgam to New Delhi, set to commence in September 2025. This game-changing initiative aims to ensure faster, direct, and reliable transportation of the Valley’s prized apple produce […]