The Jammu and Kashmir Police and Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Ladies Organisation (FICCI-FLO) on Sunday organised the 'Jammu Half Marathon' to raise awareness about drug abuse.
The tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir's Bhaderwah region is facing an unprecedented downturn, with popular tourist spots remaining deserted due to recent militant attacks and natural calamities like cloudbursts and flash floods.
Nepal's interim government's Prime Minister Sushila Karki has urged caution as continuous rainfall across the country has triggered risks of floods, landslides, and inundation.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry announced that 137 members of the 'Sumud' flotilla have been deported to Turkey. All activists were deported on a plane sent from Turkey to pick them up.
Security agencies launched search and evacuation operations on Saturday morning in settlements along the major rivers flowing through the valley. Personnel conducted door-to-door searches, helped residents move out, and assisted in relocating belongings to safer places.
Nafees is an associate of Maulana Tauqeer Raza, who was arrested earlier as he emerged as the chief conspirator in the stone pelting case. Raza is currently in judicial custody.
The BJP leader said, "It has been two months since the rains started. 10-12 lakh hectares of crops have been damaged. 52,000 hectares of crops have been damaged in Vijayapura district. The state government has not given compensation for crop damage so far...Two farmers have died by suicid
More rains are forecast in Punjab till October 7, with PDMA warning of intensified showers and rising Chenab river inflows. Over 4.7 million people have been affected, 134 killed, and a 27-district flood damage survey is underway with multi-layered verification for relief distribution.
Issuing a statement, the NDRRMA said, "In order to minimize the risk of flash floods, landslides, and other potential disasters caused by heavy rainfall, it is hereby informed that long-distance vehicle movement from all districts of Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini Provinces
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif ruled out apologising for her remarks against the PPP, saying she only spoke to defend Punjab's people. She criticised PPP leaders over flood aid and water disputes, rejected "wrongful criticism," and stressed Punjab's dignity, Dawn reported.