News Topic:Floods
Jammu
Jammu BSF organises medical camps in flood affected areas
The Jammu Frontier of BSF organised a series of Medical Relief Camps to extend timely healthcare assistance to the flood-affected population in Poonch, Jammu, Samba and Pathankot.
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Education
Schools in Kashmir to resume classes after safety checks
The Directorate of School Education Kashmir, has announced that the resumption of classwork in schools across the Kashmir Division will take place after safety checks.
Jammu
Heavy rain creates havoc in Jammu, bridge damaged on Jammu-Pathankot NH
Life came to a standstill today after several parts of the Jammu region witnessed flash-flood-like situations due to continuous heavy rainfall, causing damage.
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J&K
Kashmir faces notable flood every six years: Minister
Kashmir is prone to floods, and it witnesses one notable flood on average every six years. Steps have been taken to increase the carrying capacity of Jhelum.
Kashmir
10 years after 2014 floods, Kashmir remains uncertain about preparedness for future disasters
As September 7, 2024 marked the 10th anniversary of the 2014 floods, the scars remain vivid, with lingering questions about the effectiveness of flood management.
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J&K
Heavy rainfall and flash floods expected in J-K
The Meteorological Department in Srinagar has issued a weather advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, warning of potential flash floods, landslides, and mudslides.
J&K
Meteorological Centre predicts rainfall and potential flood risks in J-K
With the overcast weather largely observed in J&K, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Friday predicted varied intensity rainfall in the UT.
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Kashmir
Decade-long delay in completion of vital bridge frustrates Pulwama locals
Despite elapsing 10 years, a vital bridge on Romshi rivulet in Rahmoo village of Pulwama district is awaiting completion, thereby leaving the locals to lurch at large.
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Latest news
NHRC intervenes in alleged harassment of Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in several states
The NHRC has taken cognisance of alleged incidents of harassment, intimidation and attacks against Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in different parts of the country.
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Govt in J&K will collapse on its own, BJP won’t topple it: LoP Sunil Sharma
Senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday said the present government in the Union Territory would "collapse on its own."
Time to review AFSPA as security situation improved in J&K: Minister Sakina Itoo
Sakeena Itoo on Friday said the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) should be reconsidered in view of an improved security environment in Jammu and Kashmir.
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