Tag: Jammu and Kashmir

Indian Army Foils Infiltration Attempt, Neutralises Two Terrorists in Gurez Sector

The Army said its personnel observed suspicious movement near the LoC, following which the infiltrators opened indiscriminate fire.

August 28, 2025

Six Houses Gutted, Seven Injured in Major Fire in J-K’s Kishtwar

Kishtwar MLA Shagun Parihar described the incident as “unfortunate” and confirmed that the blaze has been brought under control.

August 28, 2025

Vaishno Devi Yatra Halted After Landslide and Heavy Rains in J&K’s Reasi; 30 Dead, Devotees Stranded

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi yatra was suspended on Tuesday after a massive landslide triggered by heavy rainfall near the shrine at Ardhkuwari in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district claimed at least 30 lives. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos as devotees scrambled to safety. “The landslides began near the Garbh Joon Gufa temple at Ardhkuwari…...

August 27, 2025

Omar Abdullah Flags Communication Collapse as Heavy Rains Batter Jammu and Kashmir

On Tuesday, Abdullah had briefed Union Home Minister Amit Shah about the scale of disruption caused by incessant rainfall.

August 27, 2025

30 Dead in Landslide Near Vaishno Devi Shrine; Rescue, Relief Ops Underway

Railway connectivity in the region has also been hit, with soil erosion and flash floods in the Chakki river forcing suspension of traffic on the Pathankot Cantt–Kandrori line.

August 27, 2025

J-K: LG Manoj Sinha visits GMC Jammu, meets Kishtwar cloudburst victims

"The authorities worked very hard to find the missing people; however, 32 people are still missing, and efforts to look for them are underway," LG Sinha said.

August 24, 2025

J-K: Bridge damaged by swollen river near Jammu-Pathankot highway

The incident has disrupted traffic on the highway, a key arterial route. Local administration teams are monitoring the situation closely.

August 24, 2025

J&K CM Announces Relief Package for Kishtwar Flash Flood Victims; 60 Dead, Rescue Ops Ongoing

The announcement came after Abdullah visited Chasoti village, one of the worst-hit areas, where he met bereaved families and assured them of government support.

August 16, 2025

J&K CM Omar Abdullah Visits Kishtwar, Meets Families Affected by Flash Floods

The cloudburst, which struck on Thursday along the Machail Mata Yatra route, unleashed massive floods and destruction, leaving at least 60 people dead.

August 16, 2025

CM Omar Abdullah Reviews Flood-Hit Kishtwar, Says 60 Bodies Recovered, Rescue Ops Continue

Abdullah’s convoy reached Gulabgarh in Padder block and later proceeded towards Chashoti village, one of the worst-affected areas, to review the ongoing relief and rescue operations.

August 16, 2025