Poonch, July 31: A flash flood occurred in Poonch district’s Surankote town this evening, causing damage to vehicles as well as houses and shops, reports and officials said. They said that there was heavy spurt of rainfall for around half an hour, resulting in flash floods. Several vehicles were washed away in the flash floods, […]
Srinagar, July 30 : Two persons died while four others sustained injuries after a seasonal house—commonly known as ‘Kotha’– collapsed in Khanikote area of Reasi district. Livestock was also killed in the incident. Divulging details a police official said that at about 0400 hours in the wee morning the ‘Kotha’ suddenly collapsed in Khanikote area, […]
Rajouri, Jul 29: The annual pilgrimage of Baba Budha Amarnath commenced on Friday while the first batch of yatris reached Poonch amid tight security arrangements. The pilgrims were warmly received at Rajouri base camp by civil and police administration along with army, social and religious organisations and locals of the area. Officials said that the […]
Jammu, Jul 28: The Northern Railway has achieved another milestone of breaking through the escape tunnel T-48 on the Katra–Banihal section of under construction Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla Rail Line (USBRL) project that would link the Kashmir valley with the rest of the country on the rail network. Officials said as part of part of the […]
Jammu, Jul 28: Intense rainfall coupled with cloudbursts triggered massive flash floods in Jammu parts damaging many residential houses and other structures on Thursday. Dozens of houses and structures suffered damage due to rains, flash floods and landslides in Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Poonch, Rajouri, Ramban, Udhampur and Reasi districts. Authorities rescued some school children and […]
Jammu: Authorities have sounded an alert asking people to remain cautious after rise in water level in Chenab river following nightlong rainfall. An official said that water level of Chenab, recorded at 09:15 AM, was at the danger mark level. He said that due to nightlong rainfall in the Jammu province, all the tributries feeding […]
Rajouri, Jul 27: Security forces on Wednesday found a hand grenade in Dhanaka village of Nowshera in Rajouri district, while bomb disposal squad has been called in. An official said that the hand grenade was found lying in the fields in Dhanaka village. He said that as locals spotted the hand grenade, they informed the police, […]
Jammu, Jul 27: Bhartiya Janata Party’s (BJP) national spokesperson, Dr. Sambit Patra has been nominated to oversee arrangements for Har Ghar Tiranga in Jammu and Kashmir. Patra is also on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir where he is holding a series of meetings with the party cadre. Addressing a press conference at Jammu, Dr. […]
JAMMU, JULY 26: “The National Education Policy-2020 aims to break down silos and create a multi disciplinary, flexible educational ecosystem that will equip learners to be not just employable but also better equipped for fast changing world” , this was stated by Principal Secretary Higher Education Department, Rohit Kansal today at Jammu. He was chairing […]
Srinagar, July 26: Police on Tuesday said that 12 Kgs of heroin worth Rs 24 crores in the international market and cash of Rs 11 lakhs were recovered by Jammu Police in Bahu Fort area of Jammu. Three peddlers were arrested in connection with the recovery, police said in a statement. “Initial investigation points towards […]
