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, […]
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 […]
Vande Bharat Express: Lifeline for Kashmir commuters amid landslides and heavy rains
SRINAGAR, 5 September 2025 — As heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslides disrupt road connectivity across Jammu and Kashmir, particularly along National Highway 44, the Vande Bharat Express has emerged as a vital lifeline for commuters traveling between the Kashmir Valley and the rest of India. Launched on June 6, 2025, by Prime Minister Narendra […]
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 […]
DC Rajouri, SSP inspect NH; direct clearance of landslides amid heavy rainfall
Rajouri, 3 September 2025 – Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma and Senior Superintendent of Police Gaurav Sikarwar on Tuesday inspected stretches of the National Highway (NH) in Rajouri district, where multiple landslides have disrupted vehicular movement following continuous heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir. The officers directed concerned departments to ensure the immediate clearance of […]
Rain lashes Bhaderwah, Doda for second day
Bhaderwah, 3 September, 2025:Heavy rainfall continued to lash Bhaderwah and Doda for the second consecutive day, causing waterlogging, landslides, and disruption of normal life across several areas of Jammu and Kashmir. According to local reports, continuous rainfall in Doda and Bhaderwah has led to minor road blockages along key stretches, hampering vehicular movement. The slippery […]
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 […]