Srinagar, Aug 27 (UNI) As the Jammu region reeled under three days of torrential rains, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said more than 5,000 people had been evacuated from low-lying flooded areas to safety. The LG reviewed the situation with Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and senior officials, directing immediate restoration of power, water supply, and…
Srinagar, Aug 27 (UNI) As many as 30 pilgrims have lost their lives after heavy rains triggered massive landslides near the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district of Jammu region. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah who flew to Jammu to take stock of the flood situation, confirmed the toll. “Around 29 to…
Jammu, Aug 24 (UNI) Life came to a standstill today after several parts of the Jammu region witnessed flash-flood-like situations due to continuous heavy rainfall, causing damage to a bridge on the Jammu-Pathankot national highway. Officials said that overnight heavy rains created havoc in parts across the Jammu region, including in the Jammu, Kathua, Samba,…
Srinagar, Aug 15 (UNI) J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s announcement of a door-to-door signature campaign across the Union Territory for the restoration of J&K’s statehood has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties. Peoples Democratic Party MLA and legislature party leader in J&K Assembly Waheed Parra accused Omar of “betraying” the people of Jammu and Kashmir…
Srinagar, Aug 12 (UNI) Police and the Food Safety Department (FDA) in Srinagar conducted raids at multiple locations across the city, targeting vendors suspected of selling unhygienic and unsafe meat products. During the joint operation, substantial quantities of rotten meat were seized and destroyed on the spot under relevant sections of the Food Safety and…
Jammu, Aug 10 (UNI) The gunfight erupted today between security forces and terrorists in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. Indian Army said said, “Alert troops while carrying out an intelligence based operation on early morning today have established contact with terrorists in general area of Dul in Kishtwar.” Exchange of gunfire is going on…
Srinagar, Aug 9 (UNI) Two Army men were killed and two soldiers were injured in an ongoing encounter in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir which entered ninth day today, officials said. They said in the intense exchange of fire between militants and security forces in Akhal forest area last night, four soldiers were wounded,…
Shimla, Aug 9 (UNI) Moderate to heavy rains battered several parts of Himachal Pradesh in the last 24 hours, triggering massive landslides, road blockages, and a cloudburst in Kullu district. A major landslide struck the Chandigarh-Manali four-lane near Jhindi in Mandi district on Friday afternoon, sending huge boulders crashing onto the highway and forcing its…
Srinagar, Aug 7 (UNI) The ongoing anti-militancy operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district entered its seventh day, with heavy firing and intermittent explosions continuing through the night. Army’s Northern Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma visited South Kashmir to review the counter-terrorism grid. Launched last week based on specific intelligence about the presence of at…
Srinagar, Aug 5 (UNI) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said that Article 370 had fueled terrorism and emboldened the terror ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir. He asserted that the process of dismantling this ecosystem began on August 5, 2019. Lieutenant Governor Sinha was addressing a function after handing over the appointment letters to 158 Next…
