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 […]
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 […]
DC Ramban denies cracks on flyover, assures safety amid heavy rains
Ramban, September 2, 2025 – In a swift response to circulating reports of structural damage on the Ramban flyover, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, has categorically refuted claims of significant cracks developing in the key infrastructure along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44). The statement comes amid heavy rainfall lashing the Jammu region, which […]
Two special trains from Jammu Tawi on Aug 30 for stranded passengers
Jammu, August 30, 2025: In response to severe disruptions caused by heavy rainfall and flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir, Northern Railways has announced the operation of two reserved special trains from Jammu Tawi station on August 30 to assist stranded passengers. The initiative, overseen by Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, aims to alleviate the […]
Jammu braces for heavy rains from Aug 30, Kashmir to see light drizzle: MeT
Srinagar, August 30, 2025: The Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory predicting light to moderate rainfall across parts of Jammu division from August 30 to September 2, with the possibility of heavy showers in select districts. In contrast, Kashmir is expected to experience occasional light drizzling during the same period. The forecast, announced on […]
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 directs measures to boost pilgrim safety for Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar, July 5, 2025 – In response to a minor accident involving Amarnath pilgrims, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha issued comprehensive safety directives to ensure the well-being of devotees undertaking the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The directives come in the wake of a collision at Chanderkote, Ramban, where a Pahalgam-bound vehicle suffered brake […]
Rajnath Singh reviews J&K security, Amarnath Yatra preparations
Jammu, June 21, 2025 – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conducted a high-level security review meeting at the Northern Command headquarters in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday, focusing on the prevailing security situation and preparations for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, scheduled to commence on July 3, 2025. The meeting comes amid heightened security concerns following […]
DC Ramesh Kumar reviews Amarnath Yatra 2025 preparations, inspects NH-44 in Banihal
Banihal, June 19, 2025: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, conducted an extensive visit to the Banihal area of Ramban district on Wednesday evening to assess the condition of National Highway-44 (NH-44) and review preparations for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2025, scheduled from July 3 to August 9. Accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad […]
Jamia Millia Islamia postpones entrance exams for J&K students amid regional challenges
Kashmir, May 11, 2025 – Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has announced the rescheduling of its entrance examinations for students from Jammu and Kashmir, originally set for May 10-11, 2025, due to ongoing regional challenges. The decision, made at the request of the Jammu and Kashmir government, aims to prioritize student safety and well-being amid heightened […]
J&K weather alert: Dr. Mukhtar warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms across region
Srinagar, May 8, 2025 – Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, Director of the India Meteorological Department for Jammu and Kashmir, has issued an urgent weather alert, warning of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected to lash the region from May 9 to May 12. The advisory highlights risks of flash floods, landslides, and disruptions, urging residents and authorities […]
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 […]
NH44 maintenance and restoration work in full swing across Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar, April 27, 2025 – Restoration and maintenance efforts on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH44) are in full swing following severe damage caused by flash floods and landslides in Ramban district on April 19–20, 2025. The 250-km highway, a critical lifeline connecting the Kashmir Valley to the rest of India, was blocked at multiple points […]
Indian Army provides swift relief in Ramban, J&K, amid devastating flash floods
Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, April 21, 2025 – A devastating cloudburst unleashed torrential flash floods and landslides in Ramban district, claiming three lives, including two young brothers, and plunging the region into chaos. The Indian Army swiftly mobilized, delivering critical relief to stranded residents and tourists along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), a vital lifeline […]
Mughal Road reopens after 4-month snow closure
POONCH, April 16, 2025 – The historic Mughal Road, an 84-km stretch connecting Kashmir Valley’s Shopian district with the twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu, reopened for one-way traffic on April 15, 2025, after a four-month closure due to heavy snowfall. The reopening of this vital alternate route to the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway […]
Police enhance security with advanced surveillance technology on national highway in South Kashmir’s Qazigund
Qazigund, March 29, 2025 – In a significant move to bolster security along one of Jammu and Kashmir’s most vital transportation corridors, Kulgam Police have installed cutting-edge surveillance technology on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway at Qazigund in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. The deployment, centred at the strategic Navyug Tunnel, includes advanced systems such as wall […]