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Jammu, Sep 1 (PTI) In the wake of heavy rains forecast, authorities in Jammu on Monday extended the closure of all government and private schools by another day, while the University of Jammu also postponed all examinations till September 4. In a forecast issued this evening, the local meteorological office predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in most parts of Jammu division on September 2 and 3. "There is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall over Kathua, Jammu, Udhampur and Reasi and ...Read More >
Chinook, and Mi-17 V5 had been on "active standby" at nearby bases in Jammu, Udhampur, Srinagar and Pathankot. The Indian Air Force on Wednesday pressed into service six Mi-17 and one Chinook helicopters for relief and rescue operations in the flooded parts of Jammu, a source from the Indian Air Force said. Till evening, 90 people had been rescued, some of them Indian Army soldiers, the source said. Earlier in the day, an IAF C-130 transport aircraft and an IL-76 aircraft carrying relief mate ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Train services on the Jammu division's Kathua-Madhopur Punjab section have been disrupted, affecting passengers from Bhopal and across Madhya Pradesh. The disruption has especially impacted those returning from Jammu, Katra, and nearby areas, as direct trains from these stations will not run for now. The Railways has decided to 'short originate' three major trains from alternative stations instead of their regular starting points. This means passengers will first have ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 28: Authorities on Thursday announced closure of all schools, both government and private, across Jammu division till August 30 in view of heavy rains and related disruptions. An order issued by Director School Education Jammu, Dr Naseem Javaid Chowdhary stated that continuous downpours had caused waterlogging in many school premises, restricted access in low-lying areas, and posed threats of landslides and shooting stones in hilly regions. The order pointed out that road damage in ...Read More >
Bhopal: Ahead of the Supreme Court hearing from September 23, an all-party meeting was hosted by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday at his official residence, where a formal resolution to ensure the full 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) has been unanimously adopted, marking a decisive shift in the state's legal and administrative posture. Backed by all major parties, the resolution affirms that the remaining 13% of the quota, on top of the 14% already impleme ...Read More >
Jammu- The Directorate of School Education Jammu on Thursday ordered the closure of all government and private schools across Jammu division till August 30 in view of the prevailing inclement weather conditions and flood risk. According to the order, issued by Director School Education Jammu, Dr Naseem Javaid Chowdhary, continuous heavy rainfall has led to waterlogging in school premises, flooding in low-lying areas, risks of landslides and mudslides, and damage to road infrastructure. These di ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 28 (PTI) The Northern Railways is ensuring smooth journey for stranded tourists via a special unreserved train from Jammu station to New Delhi on Thursday, officials said. The Northern Railways had on Wednesday ordered the cancellation of 58 trains to and from Jammu and Katra stations, while 64 trains were short-terminated or short-originated at various stations in the division due to the devastation caused by record rains. "An unreserved special train is scheduled from Jammu to Del ...Read More >
A landslide triggered by heavy rains struck the route to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, causing injuries and prompting rescue operations. All trains from Katra have been cancelled. The region is experiencing heavy rainfall, leading to rising river levels, flash floods, and damage to infrastructure, including a bridge on the Jammu-Pathankot Highway. The route to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikula hills in Jammu and Kashmir's Raesi district was hit by a landslide on Tuesday, re ...Read More >
Heavy rains continued to lash Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, forcing the suspension of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi yatra until further notice. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the Union Territory. With rainfall persisting for the third straight day, traffic movement on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway has also been halted as a precaution, officials confirmed. Several low-lying areas and city roads remain submerged, while rivers and streams are flowing above ...Read More >
Heavy rains in the Jammu region prompted the suspension of constable recruitment drives and the closure of all schools until August 27. Class 10 and 11 exams scheduled for Wednesday have also been postponed. The inclement weather has caused significant damage, including fatalities and damage to infrastructure, leading the Chief Minister to monitor the situation personally. Inclement weather in the Jammu region led to the suspension of the recruitment drive for the post of constable in different ...Read More >
Jammu: Nine people have reportedly lost their lives and over 10 houses have been damaged due to heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district. Heavy rains lashed Jammu in the past 24 hours, disrupting daily life. Authorities confirmed that two people died when their house collapsed, while two others were killed in flash floods. A cloudburst has also been reported in the region. The district administration has urged residents to stay away from riverbanks and remain alert. Traffic on Natio ...Read More >
Srinagar, August 26: Heavy downpour on Tuesday disrupted mobile telephone and Internet services in the Kashmir Valley, while all major rivers in the Jammu division were flowing above the danger level, inundating many areas. The sudden disruption of mobile telephone services and internet facilities by various service providers affected normal life in Kashmir, as heavy rain threw life out of gear completely in the Jammu division. A bridge on the Jammu-Pathankot highway collapsed, forcing the closu ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Heavy downpour on Tuesday disrupted mobile telephone and Internet services in the Kashmir Valley, while all major rivers in the Jammu division were flowing above the danger level, inundating many areas. The sudden disruption of mobile telephone services and internet facilities by various service providers affected normal life in Kashmir, as heavy rain threw life out of gear completely in the Jammu division. A bridge on the Jammu-Pathankot highway collapsed, fo ...Read More >
Chief minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the situation in various parts of Jammu is quite serious following heavy rain and directed the administration to maintain high alert. The chief minister gave the instructions at a meeting in Srinagar to take stock of flood control measures in Jammu, his office said in a post on X. Moderate to heavy rain lashed Jammu division for the third consecutive day on Tuesday. Almost all rivers and streams are flowing above or close to the danger mark, submer ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 ...Read More >
LIVE Updates Jammu Weather: Jammu Weather Live Updates: Continuous heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir's Jammu division has led to a sharp rise in water levels across most rivers, streams, and seasonal waterways. Major rivers like the Tawi and Ravi are now flowing above the danger mark, raising concerns over potential flooding and disruption in low-lying areas. Meanwhile, at least four people were reportedly killed on Tuesday in a heavy downpour in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district. According ...Read More >
JAMMU: Relentless heavy rain led to a landslide on the route to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hill on Tuesday afternoon, killing at least five people and injuring 14, officials said. The pilgrimage to the famed shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district was suspended when the landslide happened, officials said. Rescue operations are underway near the Inderprastha Bhojnalaya at Adhkwari where the landslide hit around 3 pm, they said. The disaster struck at a point about halfw ...Read More >
Srinagar: Heavy downpour on Tuesday disrupted mobile telephone and Internet services in the Kashmir Valley, while all major rivers in the Jammu division were flowing above the danger level, inundating many areas. The sudden disruption of mobile telephone services and internet facilities by various service providers affected normal life in Kashmir, as heavy rain threw life out of gear completely in the Jammu division. A bridge on the Jammu-Pathankot highway collapsed, forcing the closure of the ...Read More >
Katra, August 26: A landslide occurred near Inderprastha Bhojnalaya at Adhkwari cave temple located on the way to the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) said on Tuesday. Some injuries are feared, and rescue operations are underway with the deployment of necessary manpower and machinery. In a post shared on X, the Shrine Board stated, "A landslide incident has occurred near Inderprastha Bhojnalaya at Adhkwari, some injuries are feared. Rescu ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 26 (PTI) The Northern Railway has cancelled 18 trains to and from Katra, Udhampur and Jammu railway stations on Tuesday as relentless heavy rain wreaked havoc in the Jammu region, officials said. The Jammu region has been experiencing its heaviest rainfall in decades since Monday night, which damaged bridges, disrupted road connectivity and inundated large tracts of land, forcing people to shift to safer areas. The traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar and Kishtwar-Doda national highways wa ...Read More >
HANSALPUR, India (Reuters) -- Japan's Suzuki Motor will invest 700 billion rupees ($8 billion) in India over the next five to six years, its chairman said on Tuesday, as production began on the automaker's first electric vehicle. Suzuki is aiming to defend its lead in the world's third-largest car market, which is also its biggest market by sales and revenue through its majority stake in Maruti Suzuki India will be the global production hub for Suzuki Motor's electric cars, with plans to expor ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 26 (PTI) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the situation in various parts of Jammu was "quite serious" following heavy rain and directed the administration to maintain high alert. He chaired an emergency meeting to review the flood-like situation in the Jammu division, an official spokesperson said. Abdullah's office said in a post on X that the chief minister directed officers to maintain high alert and take all necessary measures. Three people were killed and over t ...Read More >
Jammu Schools Closed on August 27: All government and private schools in the Jammu division will remain closed on Wednesday, 27 August 2025, in view of the ongoing heavy rains and flood like conditions in the region. This marks the third consecutive day of closure for schools in the Union Territory. The decision was announced through an official order issued by Dr Naseem Javaid Chowdhary, JKAS, Director School Education, Jammu. The notice stated that no student or teacher will be allowed to att ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 25 (PTI) Widespread intermittent rains lashed Jammu for the second straight day on Monday with weatherman forecasting downpour during the next two days, prompting government to suspend work in all schools across the division, officials said. Many roads in the hilly areas were blocked by landslides triggered by rains, while heavy traffic remained suspended along Jammu-Panthankot national highway owing to damage to a vital bridge, the officials said. Authorities have issued fresh advis ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) India has alerted Pakistan about a flood alert in the Tawi river on humanitarian grounds, even as the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) continues to remain in abeyance in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, sources said. The communication was made to the Ministry of External Affairs, which then reached out to Islamabad, sources in the Jal Shakti Ministry said. "While India used to exchange data with Pakistan before the suspension of the treaty, this move was made purel ...Read More >
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 25 (ANI): All schools in the Jammu division will remain closed on August 26 due to bad weather conditions, an official order issued by the government stated. The order for the closure will be effective on all government and private schools in the Jammu division. Also Read | Fiji Reaffirms Support to India's Candidature for UNSC Non-Permanent Membership for 2028-29 Term. "In view of the inclement weather conditions, it is hereby ordered that all Govern ...Read More >
J&K govt has ordered closure of all schools and colleges in Jammu region on Aug 18 due to bad weather and after cloudbursts and flash floods claimed several lives. The Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered the closure of all educational institutions in the Jammu region on Monday, August 18, citing inclement weather and safety concerns. The decision follows a series of cloudbursts and flash floods that have claimed dozens of lives in recent days. "In view of the inclement and bad weather ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 14 (PTI) Apart from Kishtwar district, which witnessed a cloudburst in a remote village killing at least 38 people, other places in the Jammu region are also facing the brunt of heavy rains. In Rajouri district, two minor children were injured when their house collapsed due to heavy rains in Khargala village, officials said, adding that the children were hospitalised. The continuous rain caused the sudden collapse of the residential house of SPO Altaf Hussain Shah in the Gali Pindi ...Read More >
JAMMU, Aug 14: Security was intensified across the Jammu region on Thursday with increased checking, patrolling and area domination ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, officials said. A multi-tier security grid of the Army, BSF, and Jammu and Kashmir Police has been kept on high vigilance along the Line of Control and International Border to foil any nefarious designs from across the border, they said. Quick Response Teams (QRTs) of the J-K Police have been deployed in Jammu city, they ...Read More >
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