jammu and kashmir Archives

September 8, 2025 1:37 PM

J&K: One terrorist killed in Kulgam encounter

One terrorist was killed in an encounter that broke out on Monday morning in the Guddar forest area of Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army said. During the exchange of fire, a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) sustained in...

September 8, 2025 1:20 PM

Vaishno Devi yatra remains suspended for 14th consecutive day

The pilgrimage to the holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi remained suspended for the 14th consecutive day on Monday due to adverse weather conditions and multiple landslides in the region. Authorities said persistent rainfall has triggered landslides, ...

September 4, 2025 10:27 AM

Flood wreaks havoc in Jammu, weather likely to improve today

Floods across the Jammu division wreaked havoc over the last 24 hours; however, with no rainfall, the water level in rivers of Kashmir started receding on Thursday morning. Officials said two persons were killed when their house collapsed in Rajouri...

September 3, 2025 11:09 PM

MHA team visits Jammu to assess damage in flood-affected region

An advanced survey team from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday arrived in Jammu to assess the rain, flood, and landslide-affected areas and prepare a detailed report on the damage caused, officials said. The team’s visit follows ...

September 3, 2025 3:55 PM

J&K CM Omar Abdullah chairs meeting to review situation amid incessant rains

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the situation arising from continuous heavy rainfall across the Union Territory. He directed officials to intensify relief efforts, ensure the ...

September 1, 2025 12:48 PM

Amit Shah announces teams to assess flood damage in J&K, Himachal, Punjab and Uttarakhand

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday announced the constitution of Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCTs) to assess the damage caused by recent floods in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand. Shah arrived in Jammu on Sunda...

August 29, 2025 10:41 AM

J&K floods: Water recedes in Jammu division, relief and rescue operations continue

With water levels in all rivers of the Jammu division dropping below the danger mark on Friday, relief and rescue operations continued as the Army, Air Force, NDRF, SDRF, J&K Police, and other agencies joined forces to assist people affected by t...

August 28, 2025 9:49 AM

Educational institutions across J&K to remain closed as torrential rainfall continues

With heavy rains continuing to lash Jammu and Kashmir, the administration has ordered the closure of all educational institutions across the Union Territory on Thursday. Education Minister Sakina Itoo made the announcement on X: “Schools and colle...

August 27, 2025 10:20 PM

Flood alert issued in Kashmir Valley after record rainfall

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday issued a flood alert across several districts after continuous rainfall pushed the Jhelum river and its tributaries above the danger mark. Divisional Commissioner Anshul Garg said water levels were being...

August 26, 2025 7:59 PM

Five dead, several injured in landslide near Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra

At least five people were killed and 10 others injured after heavy rains triggered a landslide near the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra on Tuesday, officials said. Rescue teams rushed to the spot soon after the incident. The bodie...