Jammu and Kashmir

Four killed in flash floods triggered by cloudburst in J&K's Kathua

Nature's Fury Unleashed: 11 Dead in Jammu's Reasi, Ramban Districts, Family of Seven Buried Alive in Mahore

Continuous heavy rains for the sixth straight day claimed eleven lives in Jammu province, including seven members of a family in Reasi district, after cloudbursts triggered massive landslides. Four people were also killed in a separate incident in Rajgarh, Ramban.

Aug 30, 2025

Political storm erupts over Vaishno Devi tragedy; LG orders high-level probe

The Mata Vaishno Devi shrine tragedy has taken a political turn after a landslide on August 26 claimed 34 lives. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chairman of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, has constituted a three-member committee to probe the causes, review rescue efforts, and suggest preventive measures.

Aug 29, 2025

'Bihar gateway, J&K target': JeM infiltration signals ISI's new tactic

The development comes in the wake of the agencies recently flagging that the ISI will use the Nepal route to carry out illegal acts such as infiltration, terror and counterfeit currency smuggling.

Aug 29, 2025

Vaishno Devi Yatra halted for fourth day: Hundreds stranded as rains trigger deadly landslide

The Vaishno Devi Yatra remained suspended for the fourth consecutive day on Friday following a devastating cloudburst and landslide near Ardhkuwari that claimed at least 34 lives and left 20 injured. Despite ongoing rescue and clearance operations, continuous rainfall has rendered the route unsafe for pilgrims.

Aug 29, 2025

Cloudburst reason for Vaishno Devi landslide, not negligence: Board denies media reports

Even as thirty-five pilgrims lost their lives in the landslide near Indraprastha Bhojanalaya on the Mata Vaishno Devi route, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has rejected allegations of negligence. The Board said the weather remained clear until mid-morning on August 26, after which registrations were suspended in line with advisories.

Aug 29, 2025

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

High alert as 3 JeM terrorists enter Bihar via Nepal border, police put up posters

According to a senior official of Bihar Police, three suspected terrorists -- Hasnain Ali (Rawalpindi), Adil Hussain (Umerkot) and Mohammad Usman (Bahawalpur) -- allegedly reached Kathmandu in mid-August and crossed into Bihar last week.

Aug 28, 2025

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My thoughts are with bereaved families: PM Modi expresses grief over Vaishno Devi landslide

A major tragedy struck on the pilgrimage route to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district on Tuesday when a landslide killed 30 pilgrims and injured 14 others, officials said. Rescue teams rushed to evacuate stranded pilgrims near Adhkwari, while the Yatra has been suspended until further orders.

Aug 27, 2025

J&K floods: Internet and mobile services disrupted; schools to remain shut in Jammu tomorrow

Heavy downpour on Tuesday disrupted mobile telephone and Internet services in the Valley, while all major rivers in the Jammu division are flowing above the danger level, throwing normal life out of gear.

Aug 26, 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

Govt taking over 'Jamaat-run' schools to safeguard future of students: J&K Education Minister

In a statement, the minister said these schools did not get recognition from the Education Department, and thousands of students from these schools faced hardships in appearing for the board exams.

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

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Jammu and Kashmir

Nature's Fury Unleashed: 11 Dead in Jammu's Reasi, Ramban Districts, Family of Seven Buried Alive in Mahore

Political storm erupts over Vaishno Devi tragedy; LG orders high-level probe

'Bihar gateway, J&K target': JeM infiltration signals ISI's new tactic

Vaishno Devi Yatra halted for fourth day: Hundreds stranded as rains trigger deadly landslide

Cloudburst reason for Vaishno Devi landslide, not negligence: Board denies media reports

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

High alert as 3 JeM terrorists enter Bihar via Nepal border, police put up posters

My thoughts are with bereaved families: PM Modi expresses grief over Vaishno Devi landslide

J&K floods: Internet and mobile services disrupted; schools to remain shut in Jammu tomorrow

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

Govt taking over 'Jamaat-run' schools to safeguard future of students: J&K Education Minister

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

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