Tag: Jammu and Kashmir

Rijiju Condemns Vandalism of Ashoka Emblem at Hazratbal Shrine, Calls for Accountability

His remarks came in response to J&K Waqf Board Chairperson Dr. Darakshan Andrabi, who described the act as a “terrorist attack” and demanded strict legal action against the culprits.

September 7, 2025

Imam Bashir Ahamed Usmani Seeks Probe Into Hazratbal Shrine Vandalism, Calls It Politicisation of Faith

The incident came to light after a video went viral showing a mob defacing the national emblem inscribed on the foundation stone of the shrine, which is undergoing redevelopment under the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board.

September 7, 2025

Omar Abdullah Reviews Flood Preparedness as Heavy Rains Batter J&K

The Chief Minister directed officials to intensify relief efforts, clear waterlogged areas, ensure uninterrupted essential services, and conduct timely evacuations from vulnerable zones.

September 3, 2025

Torrential Rains Trigger Flood-Like Situation in J&K; Rivers Overflow, Red Alerts Issued

In Rajouri, continuous downpours inundated low-lying areas, while in Doda’s Bhalesa and Bhaderwah, flooding was reported for the second straight day.

September 3, 2025

J-K: Army, CRPF join rescue ops in Ramban’s Rajgarh area after cloudburst kills four

At least four people were killed and one was reported missing after a cloudburst hit the Rajgarh area of Ramban district in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said.

August 31, 2025

Shree Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra remains suspended for sixth consecutive day

On Wednesday (August 27), the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi yatra was suspended due to a landslide and heavy rainfall.

August 31, 2025

Ramban Cloudburst Claims Four Lives, One Missing; Rescue Operations in Full Swing

Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan and Senior Superintendent of Police Arun Gupta rushed to the spot along with SDRF and Quick Response Teams to oversee relief measures.

August 30, 2025

J&K LG Manoj Sinha Condoles Loss of Lives in Ramban, Reasi Cloudbursts; Rescue Ops Continue

In a separate incident, tragedy struck Karada village in Mahore tehsil of Reasi, where seven members of a family—a man, his wife, and five children—lost their lives in a cloudburst late Friday night.

August 30, 2025

J&K Cloudburst in Ramban Leaves Four Dead, One Missing; Rescue Efforts Intensified

Authorities, including the Deputy Commissioner, SSP, and ASP, reached the site early this morning to oversee rescue efforts and ensure immediate support to victims’ families.

August 30, 2025

J&K Flash Floods: 3 Dead, 2 Missing in Ramban; Rescue Ops Underway

Rescue operations are currently underway in the affected region, which has been reeling under continuous downpours and sudden flooding.

August 30, 2025