Kulgam, Sept 4 : In a major setback to fruit growers, more than 1,000 apple trees were washed away after the overflowing Vishow Nallah submerged large orchards in Laisoo Gudder area of Kulgam district. Locals said heavy rains caused the nallah to breach its banks, flooding orchards and destroying standing apple trees. The incident has left growers distressed, as most...

Srinagar, Sep 04 : In response to the ongoing flood-like situation and heavy waterlogging in various parts of the city, Srinagar Police, in close coordination with SDRF and River Police, has activated a comprehensive evacuation and relocation plan to safeguard the lives and well-being of affected citizens. Police teams from concerned Police Stations, along with River Police and SDRF units,...

Sajid Raina Srinagar, Sept 04 : At least seven reaidents from Kashmir are feared dead after a massive landslide hit Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, officials said on Thursday. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that rescue operations are on and that all victims are residents of Tulail, Bandipora, who were working as labourers in Himachal. Meanwhile, the...

Say they heard loud bangs, then water entered their homes at 2:30 am Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Sep 4 : Shock and disbelief struck residents of Pampore’s Zainpora in the dead of night when, around 2:30 am, gushing waters of the river Jhelum breached into their locality. Speaking with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) locals recalled they first heard three...

Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Sep 04 : The Ministry of Railways has cleared two major projects for Jammu and Kashmir, including a new Baramulla–Uri railway line and the doubling of the Qazigund–Budgam stretch. According to a statement issued to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the 40.2 km Baramulla–Uri line will extend rail connectivity to the border town of Uri near Kaman...

Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Sep 4 : Inspector General of Police Kashmir, V K Bidhuri on Thursday said all departments including Police, Army, NDRF, SDRF and other agencies are working in close coordination to ensure timely rescue and relief operations in the Valley, particularly in the flood-affected areas. Speaking to reporters, the IGP, per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO)...

Says weather improving, water level in Jhelum receding Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Sep 04 : Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Thursday said that nearly 9,000 people have been evacuated from affected areas in Budgam as a precautionary measure following a breach in the Jhelum embankment. He also urged people not to panic, assuring that the situation is under control...

Srinagar, Sept 4 : The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a case over a loan fraud of ?3.09 Crore involving the Hatigam Multipurpose Cooperative Society (MPCS) in Anantnag. The case was taken up after the General Manager of Anantnag Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. filed a complaint alleging large-scale financial irregularities. In a statement issued to KNS,...

2014 floods occurred only after Jhelum crossed record levels of 34.7 ft at Sangam and 29.5 ft at Ram Munshi Bagh, say officials Urge journalists, social media page owners not to create panic by sharing minute-to-minute updates Dal Gates not opened, Kandizaal bund intact, no cause for alarm, says CM Omar Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Sep 03 : As the...

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 03: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo has appealed all doctors, paramedics and other medical staff to remain available round the clock for the well being of the general public in view of ongoing inclement weather conditions. In a message issued here , the Minister said “in view of inclement weather conditions, I appeal to all...

Also chair meet with local MLAs, district administrations of Anantnag, Shopian, review flood situation ANANTNAG, SEPTEMBER 03: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo along with Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani today visited Anantnag and took first hand appraisal of the prevailing flood situation in the district. During the visit, the Minister...

Rising water levels flood Telbal, Srinagar; Authorities monitor rivers, teams put on alert; joint review meet on flood preparedness, contingency planning held at PCR Kashmir; old Barzulla bridge closed for traffic movement Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Sep 03 : The water bodies in the Kashmir Valley have reached alarming levels following heavy rainfall, with the Jhelum at Sangam and Pampore...

Anantnag, Sep 03 : Several rivers across Jammu and Kashmir are flowing above danger levels following incessant rainfall, raising concerns of flash floods and inundation in low-lying areas. Officials details accessed by the Kashmir News Service (KNS), states that the Jhelum at Khanabal in Anantnag is flowing at 1594.86 m, 2.36 m above its danger level of 1592.5 m, while...

Secretary H&ME says hospitals operational, health camps, door-to-door medical care underway in vulnerable areas Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Sep 03 : Secretary Health and Medical Education, Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, on Wednesday said the administration is fully geared to ensure uninterrupted medical services amid inclement weather conditions in Kashmir. Speaking to the media in Srinagar, Shah, as per the news agency—Kashmir...

Directs administration to stay on high alert, intensify ground response and ensure timely evacuations in critical areas New Delhi, September 03: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today convened an emergency meeting to review the situation arising from incessant rains across Jammu and Kashmir. Minister Sakina Itoo and Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani briefed him on the latest situation...