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Residential, commercial areas flooded in Srinagar, Anantnag as Jhelum breaches flood alert in twin districts

Jammu/Srinagar, Aug. 28 -- After record rains wreaked havoc in Jammu and Kashmir over the past two days, the death toll in related incidents rose to 36, most of them victims of the landslide on a Vais... Read More


Pilgrimage was already suspended when cloudburst led to Vaishno Devi landslide: LG Sinha

Srinagar, Aug. 28 -- Speaks to PM, HM; visits SMVD Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Katra, enquires about the health of devotees injured in landslide Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wedne... Read More


CM visits flood hit areas in Jammu; briefs PM about the situation

Srinagar, Aug. 28 -- Announces ex-gratia for victims of landslides & floods, directs advance release of funds for relief, rehabilitation Jammu: In the aftermath of heavy monsoon rains and flood situa... Read More


Sale of unhygienic meat, other foods items 'very sensitive' matter with grave public health implications: HC

Srinagar, Aug. 26 -- Lists matter for hearing on September 3 Srinagar: Terming the "rampant" sale of rotten meat and other unregulated food items in Kashmir as a very sensitive matter, the High Court... Read More


LG asks youth to cultivate positive mindset, courage for greater change

Srinagar, Aug. 26 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called upon the youth to cultivate two key qualities -positive mindset for change and courage for greater achievement and growth. He made these re... Read More


Social welfare is govt's primary responsibility: CM Omar Abdullah

Srinagar, Aug. 26 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reiterated the government's firm commitment to welfare of all segments of society as the government's main responsibility rather than an act of charit... Read More


CCTV cameras in and around edu institutions being made mandatory: Education minister

Srinagar, Aug. 26 -- Amid serious concern over the rampant rise of drug abuse among the youth, Education Minister Sakeena Itoo on Monday said installation of CCTV cameras in and around educational ins... Read More


J&K govt bans pen drives in govt offices for cybersecurity reasons

Srinagar, Aug. 26 -- The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said it has decided to prohibit the use of pen drives on official devices at all administrative departments in the civil secretariat and... Read More


CM directs departments to stay on high alert

Srinagar, Aug. 25 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has directed all concerned departments to remain on high alert in view of heavy rains across Jammu and Kashmir, which have caused waterlogging in seve... Read More


The order issued by Secretary Education contrary to Govt's proposal: Sakina Ittoo

Srinagar, Aug. 24 -- "No school will be taken over by govt permanently" Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Saturday asserted that these schools, run by FAT, will only be lo... Read More