Flood alert in Jammu as Tawi River swells after heavy rainfall in several parts

August 26, 2025 9:13 PM

Flood alert in Jammu as Tawi River swells after heavy rainfall in several parts

Heavy and incessant rainfall has triggered a flood alert in Jammu and adjoining districts, disrupting normal life and causing extensive damage to infrastructure. The Tawi river surged past danger levels on Tuesday, washing away a road near the Fourth Tawi Bridge. Authorities have appealed to residents to stay away from rivers and nallahs as precautionary measures are being taken. Jammu Deputy Inspector General of Police Shiv Kumar Sharma said, “A flood alert has been sounded. The administrat...

‘Great day’: PM Modi hails arrival of first freight train to Kashmir Valley

August 10, 2025 3:07 PM

‘Great day’: PM Modi hails arrival of first freight train to Kashmir Valley

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the arrival of the first freight train to the Kashmir Valley, calling it a significant milestone in connecting the region to the national freight network. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Great day for commerce and connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir! It will enhance both progress and prosperity." Marking a historic moment in goods transportation for Kashmir, the first freight train arrived in J&K's Anantnag town on Saturday. This also marks the ...

Railways open J&K’s Anantnag station for goods transport

August 8, 2025 12:40 PM

Railways open J&K’s Anantnag station for goods transport

The Northern Railway on Thursday announced the opening of Anantnag railway station in Jammu division for the transport of goods, marking a significant boost to economic activities in the Kashmir Valley. The Northern Railway said, "As a major step towards promoting economic activity in the Kashmir Valley, Northern Railway has officially opened the Anantnag railway station under its Jammu division for the movement of goods. With this decision, Anantnag is now equipped to handle freight, providing...

J-K records 41.17 % turnout as of 1 pm in first phase of polls

September 18, 2024 3:12 PM

J-K records 41.17 % turnout as of 1 pm in first phase of polls

Jammu and Kashmir has reported a voter turnout of 41.17% as of 1 PM in the first phase of the assembly elections, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI). According to the ECI, Kishtwar recorded a 56.86% turnout followed by Doda 50.81%, Ramban 49.68%, Kulgam 39.91%, Shopian 38.72%, Anantnag 37.90% and Pulwama 29.84%. Voting began at 7 AM and is set to continue until 6 PM across the Union Territory. A brief suspension of voting occurred at a polling station in Bagwan Mohalla, Kishtw...