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  Srinagar, July 21 : The government  on Tuesday extended summmer vacation for schools of Kashmir division and winter zones of Jammu division till July-26. Education Minister Sakina Itoo said that the schools shall reopen on July-27. Taking to microblogging platform X the minister said, “Keeping the safety and well-being…

  White Knight Corps clears highway blocked by school wall collapse, rebuilds damaged bridge in three hours with BRO, reaches isolated villagers through improvised crossing after flash floods Srinagar, July 21: In a series of swift humanitarian assistance operations following heavy rainfall and flash floods in the Rajouri–Poonch region, the…

  Srinagar, July 21: Multiple cloudbursts triggered flash floods in parts of North Kashmir on Tuesday, causing damage to property and infrastructure in Gurez, Beerwah and Tangmarg areas, officials said. According to officials, the worst-hit area was Zedgay in Gurez Valley, where flash floods caused widespread destruction. However, there were…

Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Tuesday said the administration has put comprehensive preparedness measures in place in view of the weather advisories issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), while decisions regarding the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra are being taken strictly in accordance with weather conditions. Speaking to reporters,…

  SRINAGAR, JULY 20  : In view of the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, the Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), has issued a comprehensive advisory for the general public and directed all field functionaries to…

SRINAGAR: The Chief Engineer, Irrigation and Flood Control (I and FC) Department, Kashmir, on Monday issued a public advisory warning of the possibility of flash floods and a rapid rise in water levels across South Kashmir after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast a strong spell of rainfall over the…

Srinagar: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the implementation of the recommendations put forth by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for further improving and upgrading the facilities at the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra Base Camps and Transit Camps, stretching from Lakhanpur to the…

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday reviewed the situation arising out of heavy rains, flash floods and landslides that have affected several districts of the Union Territory and directed officials to ensure speedy relief, rescue and restoration of essential services.The Lieutenant Governor spoke with senior officials to assess the…

Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has announced an ex gratia relief of ₹6 lakh for the next of kin of each person who lost their life in the rain-related incidents in Rajouri and Poonch districts, as an immediate measure to support the bereaved families.Expressing profound grief over the tragic loss…

   Poonch, Jul 20 : Seven persons were killed in a landslide triggered by heavy rains in the Loran-Dumilan area of Poonch district on Monday, officials said, taking the death toll in rain-related incidents across the Jammu region to 26. The landslide occurred amid incessant rainfall, causing extensive damage in…