Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday visited the cloudburst-hit Ramban district to assess the damage, stating, "the situation is being assessed." He added that while alternative routes are available for double-sided traffic, restoration work in landslide-affected areas i
Despite the substantial rainfall and the necessary opening of the Sukhna Lake gates to release excess water, no major damage has been reported in the visited areas. This can be attributed to the proactive measures and preparedness undertaken well in advance of the monsoon season.
The Indian Army, along with Jammu and Kashmir Police, CRPF, UTDRF and other rescue teams, on Sunday launched operations after a cloudburst hit Rajgarh Tehsil in Ramban district, where flash floods affected multiple locations and four bodies have been recovered so far.
The floods and rains have also caused damage in areas near the Yamunotri National Highway, including Syanachatti, Jargar Gad, Banas, and Naradchatti. The Gangotri Highway is also blocked near Dharasu Band, Netala. The administration is currently conducting restoration work on the incident
Punjab's Pathankot Police, leading from the front in tackling the flood situation in border areas, is working round the clock to ensure citizens receive every possible help and support, according to Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav.
Director General of Police (DGP) Jammu and Kashmir, Nalin Prabhat, visited the forward areas of the Border District Kathua on Saturday to review the security situation in the aftermath of heavy flooding.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu conducted an aerial survey of Bharmour, Manimahesh, and other disaster-affected areas of Chamba district, as well as the Fatehpur and Mand areas of Indora in Kangra district, following the release of excess water from Pong Dam on Saturda
"Balochistan makes up 42 per cent of Pakistan's land area and is rich in minerals and resources. Yet its people are among the most oppressed. Those who speak against injustices are abducted, tortured, or killed," Dr. Baloch said.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday reviewed the relief and rescue operations being carried out in the disaster-affected areas of the state. He directed to take all precautionary measures for the safety of life and property in disaster-sensitive areas and areas prone t
According to Dawn, the traders' demands are aligned with recommendations of the PoGB cabinet, which had asked the federal government to declare the region a non-tariff area. The cabinet urged Islamabad to exempt the people from sales tax and income tax on goods imported from China and ens