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...

Unity in Motion: J&K’s Doda hosts mega Tiranga Rally with 1508-metre-long Tricolour

August 12, 2025 12:45 PM

Unity in Motion: J&K’s Doda hosts mega Tiranga Rally with 1508-metre-long Tricolour

Ahead of Independence Day, Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Monday hosted a record-setting Mega Tiranga Rally featuring a 1,508-metre-long national flag, creating a moment etched in the region’s history. Organised under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh, the massive Tricolour-prepared by the district administration-was proudly carried by school students in a stunning display of patriotism. The rally commenced at the Entry Point-Welcome Doda Gate and concluded at the Com...

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...

PM Modi to address rally in J-K’s Doda today, first Prime Minister to visit district in 50 years

September 16, 2024 3:24 PM

PM Modi to address rally in J-K’s Doda today, first Prime Minister to visit district in 50 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a rally in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the district in nearly five decades. The visit comes just days before the Union Territory's upcoming assembly elections, slated to begin on September 18. Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who inspected the venue on Friday, highlighted the significance of PM Modi's visit "There is a lot of excitement among the public as PM Modi has given priori...

Two soldiers injured in encounter with terrorists in J-K’s Doda

September 16, 2024 5:54 PM

Two soldiers injured in encounter with terrorists in J-K’s Doda

Two Indian Army soldiers sustained injuries during an encounter with terrorists in the Kastigarh area of Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday. The injured soldiers received initial treatment at a government hospital in Doda and are now being airlifted to an Army hospital via military helicopter. The encounter broke out earlier today between security forces and terrorists in the Kastigarh area. This incident follows a deadly clash in the same district just days ago, where four army pers...

Jammu & Kashmir: Firing between security forces and terrorists stops in Doda’s Kastigarh area

September 16, 2024 5:54 PM

Jammu & Kashmir: Firing between security forces and terrorists stops in Doda’s Kastigarh area

The exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists stopped in the Kastigarh area of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Earlier today, an encounter between security forces and terrorists broke out in the Kastigarh area of Doda. This comes days after four army soldiers, including an officer, laid down their lives while battling terrorists in the Doda encounter. The encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Desa Forest area in Doda on Monday evening. ...

Four Indian Army soldiers killed in encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district

September 16, 2024 5:55 PM

Four Indian Army soldiers killed in encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district

Four Indian Army soldiers, including an officer, were killed during an encounter with terrorists in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The operation, which began on Monday evening, is still ongoing, defence officials said. The joint operation was launched by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police following an exchange of fire with terrorists in the Dessa area of the district. Additional troops were called in to strengthen the cordon around the area. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenan...

Encounter erupts in J&K’s Doda following Kathua terror attack

September 16, 2024 6:02 PM

Encounter erupts in J&K’s Doda following Kathua terror attack

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Tuesday, just a day after a deadly attack in Kathua that claimed the lives of five soldiers. The clash in Doda comes amid heightened tensions in the region following the ambush on an Army convoy in Kathua on July 8. In that incident, five Army personnel, including a junior commissioned officer, were killed, and eight others were injured. Billawar Additional Deputy Commissioner Vinay Khosla sai...