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Schools in Jammu division to stay shut till Aug 30 amid flood disruptions

While schools in Kashmir are set to reopen, authorities in the Jammu division have extended the closure of all government and private schools until August 30 due to continuous heavy rainfall, flooding, and damage to infrastructure.

Aug 29, 2025

Relentless rains wreak havoc across Jammu region; 4 dead, flood threat looms

A deadly cloudburst in the Bhalesa area of Doda district, coupled with incessant rainfall, has led to a major crisis across the Jammu region, leaving at least four people dead and several homes damaged. Rivers including Chenab, Tawi, and Basantar have crossed critical levels, prompting authorities to issue flood alerts in multiple districts.

Aug 26, 2025

J&K crime branch busts Rs 2.62 crore job racket in J&K; doctor, teacher, bank manager involved

Amid mounting opposition allegations about the rise of a "recruitment mafia" in Jammu and Kashmir, the Crime Branch has registered four separate FIRs against a government doctor, a suspended teacher, a female fraudster, and a bank manager, among others.

Aug 26, 2025

Jammu schools shut, travel curbed, fresh advisory issued amid heavy rain forecast

The Meteorological Department has issued a high alert for all ten districts of Jammu division, warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours. In response, the Directorate of School Education has ordered the closure of all schools on Tuesday for the second consecutive day.

Aug 25, 2025

J&K govt bans use of pen drives, WhatsApp, online tools for official use to bolster cybersecurity

To enhance cybersecurity and prevent data breaches, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has banned the use of USB pen drives in all official devices, except in select departments at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu and Srinagar and DC offices across districts.

Aug 25, 2025

Bad weather blocks RM's Chishoti visit: Rajnath vows unwavering support to cloudburst-hit J&K

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday assured complete support from the Central Government to the Jammu and Kashmir administration in assisting the victims of the devastating cloudburst in Kishtwar's Chishoti village, which claimed 65 lives.

Aug 25, 2025

JKSSB cancels JE (Electrical) exam amid paper leak row; Opposition launches scathing attack

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) on Sunday cancelled the written exam for Junior Engineer (Electrical) posts in the Power Development Department following allegations of a question paper leak. Viral videos showing candidates solving papers outside exam centres triggered protests and a political storm.

Aug 24, 2025

J&K on high alert amid heavy rains in Jammu; CM Omar Abdullah directs all departments to stay alert

Amid continuous heavy rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday directed all departments to remain on high alert to tackle the worsening flood situation. Several areas, including Jammu city, witnessed severe waterlogging, overflowing rivers, and infrastructure damage.

Aug 24, 2025

Political Row Erupts Over Takeover of Jamaat-Run Schools in J&K

A major political controversy has erupted in J&K after the government ordered the takeover of 215 schools affiliated with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami and its affiliate Falah-e-Aam Trust. While Education Minister Sakina Itoo defended the move, she later clarified that the original proposal only suggested oversight by cluster principals—not Deputy Commissioners as stated in the final order.

Aug 23, 2025

Fraudulent Marriage Module Busted in Jammu: With Fake Brides, Gang Targets Vulnerable Bachelors in Rural Areas

J&K Police have arrested five persons, including a woman who posed as a bride, for operating a sophisticated marriage fraud racket that cheated vulnerable individuals across multiple districts. The gang, comprising three outsiders and two locals, used to arrange fake marriages for substantial sums and disappear within days of the ceremony.

Aug 23, 2025

J&K Govt axes six more 'terror friendly' employees

Crackdown on Terror Links: Two More Government Employees Dismissed in J&K

In a continued drive to root out terror sympathisers from government ranks, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday terminated two employees from Kupwara district for alleged links with the banned outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba.

Aug 23, 2025

"Gold for drugs" racket busted in Jammu: Woman arrested with heroin, cash, stolen jewellery

In a major breakthrough in the fight against narco-terrorism, Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested a female drug trafficker, Vani Bibi, from Langotian, R.S. Pura, who was running a "gold for drugs" racket by exploiting drug-addicted youth.

Aug 22, 2025

Hurriyat leader raises alarm over rotten meat scandal; urges transparency, strict action

Amid growing public concern over the rotten meat scandal in Jammu and Kashmir, Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday demanded transparency and swift action from the authorities.

Aug 22, 2025

33 missing persons may not be found alive: CM Omar shares update on Kishtwar cloudburst tragedy

J&K CM confirmed that 33 people remain missing following the devastating August 14 cloudburst in Kishtwar district, with the death toll reaching 65. Abdullah acknowledged that the missing persons may not be found alive and emphasized the need for immediate rehabilitation of affected families.

Aug 21, 2025

Pigeon carrying bomb threat note from PAK captured; Jammu railway station on high alert

Security forces captured a pigeon from Pakistan near the RS Pura border carrying a threatening note warning of an IED blast at Jammu railway station. The message, written in Urdu and English, included phrases like "Kashmir Freedom" and "Time has come".

Aug 21, 2025

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Schools in Jammu division to stay shut till Aug 30 amid flood disruptions

Relentless rains wreak havoc across Jammu region; 4 dead, flood threat looms

J&K crime branch busts Rs 2.62 crore job racket in J&K; doctor, teacher, bank manager involved

Jammu schools shut, travel curbed, fresh advisory issued amid heavy rain forecast

J&K govt bans use of pen drives, WhatsApp, online tools for official use to bolster cybersecurity

Bad weather blocks RM's Chishoti visit: Rajnath vows unwavering support to cloudburst-hit J&K

JKSSB cancels JE (Electrical) exam amid paper leak row; Opposition launches scathing attack

J&K on high alert amid heavy rains in Jammu; CM Omar Abdullah directs all departments to stay alert

Political Row Erupts Over Takeover of Jamaat-Run Schools in J&K

Fraudulent Marriage Module Busted in Jammu: With Fake Brides, Gang Targets Vulnerable Bachelors in Rural Areas

Crackdown on Terror Links: Two More Government Employees Dismissed in J&K

"Gold for drugs" racket busted in Jammu: Woman arrested with heroin, cash, stolen jewellery

Hurriyat leader raises alarm over rotten meat scandal; urges transparency, strict action

33 missing persons may not be found alive: CM Omar shares update on Kishtwar cloudburst tragedy

Pigeon carrying bomb threat note from PAK captured; Jammu railway station on high alert

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