Cloudburst, flash floods devastate Kishtwar, Kathua in J&K
JAMMU, August 17, 2025 – A series of catastrophic cloudbursts and flash floods have struck Kishtwar and Kathua districts in Jammu and Kashmir, claiming numerous lives and causing widespread destruction. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo provided updates on the ongoing crisis, detailing the devastating impact and the extensive rescue operations underway. Kishtwar Cloudburst: 61 Dead, 116 Rescued In Kishtwar, a massive cloudburst on August 14 triggered flash floods and landslides in Chasoti village, a key stop on […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledges full support for Kathua cloudburst relief efforts
Kashmir, August 17, 2025 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured comprehensive support from the Modi government to aid victims of a devastating cloudburst in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed seven lives and injured several others. The disaster, triggered by heavy rains, struck Jodh Ghati village and Janglote in Kathua district during the […]
Kishtwar cloudburst: PM Modi assures full support to J&K
SRINAGAR, August 15, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to address the devastating cloudburst in Kishtwar’s Chasoti village, which claimed 60 lives and injured over 100 during the Machail Mata Yatra on Thursday. Modi reviewed the situation and assured […]
BSF Mahila Praharis ensure safe passage for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims in 2025
Srinagar, July 18, 2025: The Border Security Force (BSF) Mahila Praharis, the women personnel of India’s elite border guarding force, are playing a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and security of thousands of pilgrims during the ongoing Amarnath Yatra 2025. Deployed along the challenging routes of Pahalgam and Baltal in Jammu & Kashmir, these […]
CRPF mountain rescue team rescues pilgrims on Baltal Axis during Amarnath Yatra 2025
JAMMU, July 7, 2025 – The Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025, a sacred pilgrimage to the 3,880-meter-high holy cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, has witnessed exemplary service from the Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) along the Baltal axis. The team’s swift and dedicated response has preserved the lives of several […]
Omar Abdullah rushes to Ramban amid cloudburst crisis
Srinagar, April 26, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah left his Srinagar Rosidence today, heading to Ramban district to personally oversee the response to a catastrophic cloudburst on April 20. The disaster, which struck Seri Bagna village, claimed lives, destroyed homes, and disrupted the critical Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), leaving communities in […]
Cloudburst triggers deadly flash floods and landslides in Ramban, J&K; highway blocked
Ramban, April 20, 2025 – A devastating cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district unleashed flash floods and landslides early Sunday, blocking the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) at multiple locations, and disrupting power and water supply, officials confirmed. The disaster, compounded by heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and high-velocity winds, has caused widespread damage to homes, […]
Gulmarg snow clearance operations strengthen to restore connectivity
Gulmarg | March 12, 2025 – Authorities in Gulmarg have launched extensive snow clearance operations to ensure uninterrupted connectivity to the renowned ski resort town, following recent heavy snowfall that blanketed the region. The efforts, spearheaded by the Mechanical and Hospital Engineering Department in coordination with the Border Roads Organisation , aim to keep vital […]
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 […]