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, […]
Fresh snowfall blankets Bandipora, closes Bandipora-Gurez road
Bandipora, April 19, 2025: Fresh snowfall blanketed the scenic Gurez Valley in Bandipora district, coating Dawar, Tulail, and Razdan Top in layers of pristine snow. The heavy snow, which began early Saturday, led to the closure of the 85-km Bandipora-Gurez road, a vital lifeline connecting the remote valley to the rest of North Kashmir, due […]
Snow clearance operations underway in Gulmarg amid heavy snowfall
Gulmarg, March 01, 2025 – Authorities in Gulmarg have launched extensive snow clearance operations following heavy snowfall that blanketed the region overnight, triggering road closures and affecting access to this popular tourist destination in Jammu & Kashmir. The fresh snow, which began late Friday, February 28, has transformed Gulmarg into a winter wonderland but has […]
Katra-Domail highway cracks due to rain, traffic diverted to Panthal Road
Katra, March 1, 2025 – Continuous rainfall over the past few days has caused significant damage to the Katra-Domail Highway, a key route for pilgrims heading to the Mata Vaishno Devi and Shivkhori Temples in Jammu and Kashmir. Major cracks were spotted on the highway near Miyadi on Friday, February 28, prompting authorities to close […]
Winter Break in Jammu and Kashmir extended until March 6; schools to reopen on March 7, announces Sakina Itoo
Jammu, February 28, 2025 – The winter vacation for all school classes in Jammu and Kashmir has been extended until March 6, Education Minister Sakina Itoo announced. Schools, originally slated to resume earlier, will now reopen on March 7 due to ongoing weather concerns. The decision comes as heavy rainfall and cold conditions persist across […]