Jammu News

DC Kathua reviews progress of RDD sector works under Capex 2025-26

02/09/2025
Kathua, September 01 (KIP)-Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of Rural Development Department sector works being executed under the Capex Budget 2025-26. The meeting was held in the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex. At the outset, the meeting discussed in detail the tendering process, pace of according approvals and field-level issues hindering the smooth execution of works. It was informed that out of the 1551...

DC Poonch interacts with Civil Society at Surankote

02/09/2025
Poonch, September 01 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma visited Surankote and convened an interaction meeting with prominent members of the civil society to listen to their concerns and review developmental requirements of the area. The meeting discussed at length the damages caused due to recent adverse weather conditions, particularly its impact on infrastructure and essential services. The Deputy Commissioner laid strong emphasis on strengthening road connectivity in the...

DC Reasi reviews pace of restoration works post heavy rainfall

01/09/2025
Reasi, September 01 (KIP)-Deputy Commissioner Reasi Nidhi Malik today chaired a meeting to review the rain triggered damages and pace of restoration works in the district. The Deputy Commissioner assessed the restoration status in key sectors including PHE, JPDCL, PWD and PMGSY. She directed the PMGSY Executive Engineer to deploy adequate men, machinery and material for road clearance. She set a 2-day deadline for restoration of all motorable roads. "There is a need for enforcing accountabi...

BJP holds meeting of former Councillors, contested candidates of JMC

01/09/2025
Jammu, September 01 (KIP)-the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, which was chaired by Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), J&K BJP. J&K BJP General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria, former Mayors Adv. Chander Mohan Gupta and Rajinder Sharma, and District President Naresh Singh Jasrotia also addressed the meeting. The meeting was addressed by party’s former Councillors and contested candidates of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC). During the deliberations, the partici...

Javed Ahmad Rana assured flood hit victims that Govt. Committed to compensate them adequately

01/09/2025
Jammu, September 01 (KIP)- Minister Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology and Environment and Tribal Affairs of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Mr Javed Ahmad Rana along with Rattan Lal Gupta Provincial President Jammu Province, JKNC today visited the flood-hit areas to take first hand stock of the situation arising out of incessant rains and overflowing rivers/ streams. During the visit, the Honble Minister interacted with the affected families, listened to their grievances, and assured th...

Dr. Pardeep hails decision to shift operations from unsafe building in Gandhi Nagar Hospital

01/09/2025
Jammu, September 01 (KIP)-Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, Media Incharge, J&K BJP, has commended the Health and Medical Education Department, Office of the Principal Government Medical College, Jammu, the Health Directorate, and other concerned administrative departments for their prompt decision in reviewing the situation following the recent safety audit report that declared the 65-year-old Government Hospital building at Gandhi Nagar unsafe. Dr. Pardeep emphasized that Gandhi Nagar Hospital cate...

Compassion Beyond Walls: Old Age Home Leads Sustained Flood Relief Drive in Jammu

01/09/2025
Jammu, August 31 (KIP)- In a remarkable display of compassion and solidarity, the Home for the Aged & Infirm (Old Age Home), Ambphalla, Jammu has been tirelessly reaching out to families affected by the recent devastating floods in Jammu & Kashmir. Over the last three consecutive days, the Home has carried forward its humanitarian mission with dedication, ensuring that hope and relief reach those in dire need. On August 29, 2025, the noble initiative was first undertaken by the inmates of th...

BJP committed to stand by people 365 days a year: Sat Sharma

01/09/2025
Jammu, August 31 (KIP)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir today reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to serve the people of Jammu region with dedication and selfless spirit. A public meeting was addressed at Gangyal, Jammu by J&K BJP President Sat Sharma, Leader of Opposition in J&K Assembly Sunil Sharma, J&K BJP General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria, and MLA Ranbir Singh Pathania, in the presence of party activists and prominent citizens. Addressing the gathering, Sat S...

Spiritual Fervor Marks Grand Finale of 56th Mahayagya at Baba Sidhgoria Dham

01/09/2025
Jammu, August 31 (KIP)- An eleven-day spiritual festival at Baba Sidhgoria Dham, Paloura, reached its grand conclusion today with the successful completion of the 56th Shat Chandi Mahayagya. The final day witnessed a massive congregation of devotees, sadhus, and dignitaries who gathered for the concluding ceremonies. The atmosphere was charged with devotion as thousands participated in the Purnahuti, with sacred hymns and chants marking the culmination of the Mahayagya. The event also feat...

Bhalla slams Union Govt over flood situation

01/09/2025
Jammu, August 31 (KIP)-JKPCC Working President Raman Bhalla has strongly criticized the Union Government for its failure to respond to the recent flood situation in Jammu division. Bhalla visited flood-affected areas, including Barmini village, Greater Kailash, Lower Gadigarh, Rohi Morh, Ajeet Nagar, and Manguchak, and witnessed the devastation firsthand. Prominent among those who accompanied Bhalla included Amrit Bali General Secretary, Rajinder Singh Nathu Chairman Minority JKPCC, Pawan Bh...

Ashok Koul distributes Ayushman Vay Vandana Cards to senior citizens at Trikuta Nagar

01/09/2025
Jammu, August 31 (KIP)-J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul, accompanied by health & medical cell convener Puneet Mahajan, senior leader Shailja Gupta, and Trikuta Nagar Welfare Society President Rajinder Prasad Kakkar, distributed Ayushman Vay Vandana Cards to senior citizens aged 70 years and above at the Trikuta Nagar Welfare Society office, Trikuta Nagar. The event was organized by the BJP Health and Medical Cell, and senior BJP leader Shailja Gupta in collaboration wi...

Calls for Urgent Central Assistance as continuous Cloudbursts

31/08/2025
Jammu, August 30 (KIP)- Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President (Jammu) of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, has expressed profound anguish over the tragic loss of lives, livestock, and property due to the massive cloudbursts, landslides, and flash floods that have wreaked havoc across the Jammu region and still continuing even today at Rajgarh in Ramban District where five deaths and immense property loss likewise in Mahore area of Reasi District where seven people died and several h...

Omar Govt released Rs 200 Cr for restoration and relief

31/08/2025
Jammu, August 30 (KIP)-National Conference Additional General Secretary and former minister Mr Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today visited Tawi Island area of Marh Assembly Constituency which is badly hit by the recent flash flood interacting with the affected people he launched a scathing counter to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) attempt to politicise the recent natural calamities, describing its statements as opportunistic, misleading, and divorced from facts on the ground. Reacting to un...

Tribal Affairs Department disburses ₹2.53 Cr scholarship to ST Students

31/08/2025
Jammu, August 30 (KIP)- The Jammu & Kashmir Tribal Affairs Department (TAD) has disbursed ₹2.53 crore in scholarships to ST-2 students under its scholarship scheme, marking a significant step in supporting the educational pursuits of Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in J&K. In line with ensuring timely disbursement, Minister for Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, has instructed that all outstanding scholarship payments be processed and cleared by September 5th, 2025. He has also directed the D...

BJP deputation visits flood-hit areas in Akhnoor & Chhamb

29/08/2025
Jammu, August 29 (KIP)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir President Sat Sharma, accompanied by General Secretary Sanjita Dogra, MLA Mohan Lal, Ex-MLAs Rajeev Sharma and Dr. Krishan Lal, District President Kuldeep Sharma, DDC Vice Chairman Suraj Singh, DDC Suresh Sharma, Bhushan Bral, Sharda Bhau, Secretary Reema Padha, Prabhari Brijeshwar Rana, Ayodhya Gupta, Vinay Gupta, and other senior leaders of the party, toured the flood-affected areas of Akhnoor and Chhamb constituencies t...

Sadhotra demands judicial probe into Vaishno Devi landslide tragedy, calls for accountability

29/08/2025
Jammu, August 29 (KIP)-: National Conference Additional General Secretary and former minister, Mr. Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, today strongly pitched for a judicial enquiry into the avoidable tragic deaths of over 30 pilgrims following a landslide on the revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine route, saying the catastrophe could have been avoided with timely precautionary measures. Expressing deep shock and anguish over the loss of precious lives, Mr. Sadhotra said, “The tragedy is not ...

LG’s pilot “Jammu Smart city project” fails: Rattan Lal Gupta

29/08/2025
Jammu, August 29 (KIP)-The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President (Jammu), Rattan Lal Gupta, has launched a scathing critique of the much-hyped Smart City initiative, demanding a thorough structural audit of the funds spent on the Jammu Smart City projects. “In the wake of massive floods and the widespread hardship they caused, the so-called pilot ‘Smart City’ project of the incumbent LG- Led Administration has been exposed as nothing more than a grand illusion. If...

Entire rural areas of Rajouri Poonch facing acute power, water crisis - Congress

29/08/2025
Jammu, August 29 (KIP)-Congress has expressed grave concern over the acute power and water crisis in entire rural belt of Rajouri Poonch and urged for restoration on war footing. JKPCC Chief Spokesperson Mr Ravinder Sharma has said that the people are facing great hardships as there is blackout in entire Rural areas of twin Districts as a result the water supply is disrupted in most parts of border districts. He said that except in some Urban areas ,the rural belt is worst affect...

Dy CM Conducts On-Site Assessment of Flood-Affected Infrastructure in Jammu Region

29/08/2025
Jammu, August 29 (KIP)- In a determined post-flood outreach initiative, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference senior leader and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary visited critical flood-damaged sites in the Jammu region, including Devak Bridge near AIIMS Vijaypur, Samba, and Sahar Khad Bridge near Lagate Morh, Kathua. This hands-on inspection is part of a sustained effort to assess the catastrophic infrastructural damages of National Highways Bridges and roads caused by recent floo...

JMC Commissioner inspects flood-affected areas

28/08/2025
Jammu, August 28 (KIP)- Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), Dr. Devansh Yadav today conducted an extensive tour of several wards of Jammu Municipal Corporation to assess the damages caused by continuous heavy rains over the past two days. The torrential downpour has severely affected low-lying areas, disrupting normal life and leaving many households inundated with floodwater and debris. The Commissioner visited key affected locations including Rajendra Nagar, Canal Head, the ...

Schools across Jammu Division to remain closed till Aug 30, 2025

28/08/2025
Jammu, August 28 (KIP)-The Government and private Schools across Jammu Division shall remain closed up to 30th August 2025 as per an order issued by The Director School Education Jammu. An order issued today stated “In view of the continuous and heavy rainfall being experienced across various parts of Jammu Division, the region has witnessed multiple weather induced disruptions which have significantly impacted day-to-day life and the safe functioning of educational institutions. R...

Public urged to use water judiciously amid supply disruption

28/08/2025
Jammu, August 28 (KIP)-Adverse weather conditions have caused significant damage to the infrastructure of the Jal Shakti (PHE) Department and disrupted the power supply, leading to water supply being affected in certain areas. Chief Engineer Jal Shakti (PHE) Department Jammu, Er. Mohammad Hanief informed that water supply in some areas is likely to remain disrupted till the restoration work is completed. The public has been urged to use water judiciously and restrict usage to drinking...

DC reviews flood relief, restoration measures in Jammu city

28/08/2025
Jammu, August 28 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner Jammu Dr Rakesh Minhas today conducted a tour of the flood-affected areas of Jammu city and reviewed the ongoing relief and restoration measures. The Deputy Commissioner visited Greater Kailash, Jogi Gate and Gujjar Nagar areas to assess the situation and interacted with residents. At Greater Kailash, Dr Minhas inspected the power receiving station which had suffered extensive damage due to floods. He directed immediate restoration of power ...

Javed Rana reviews water supply restoration measures in flood-affected areas of Jammu city

28/08/2025
Srinagar, August 28 (KIP)-In the aftermath of flood situation in Jammu city and its surrounding areas, Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana today chaired a high-level meeting to review and assess ongoing restoration measures of water supply in flood affected areas of Jammu city. The review meeting was attended by Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation; Chief Engineer, Jal Shakti (PHE) Jammu; Superintendent Engineer, Jal Shakti (PHE) Jammu; Superintendent Engineer, Jal Shakti (Me...

NC questions LG’s decision to let SMVD yatra continue inspite of inclement weather forecast

27/08/2025
Jammu, August 27 (KIP)- The Jammu & Kashmir national Conference Wednesday expressed profound grief and anger over the tragic death of more than 30 pilgrims and questioned the LG's decision, who is also the Chairman of SMVD board, to let Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra continue inspite of the inclement weather forecast. In a joint statement Additional General Secretary Ajay Kumar Sadhotra and Provincial President Rattan Lal Gupta raised serious questions about the glaring lapses in dec...

Azad expresses grief over flood losses in J&K; Urges govt to ensure relief, safety

27/08/2025
Jammu, August 27 (KIP)-Former Chief Minister, Chairman DPAP Ghulam Nabi Azad has expressed deep sorrow over the recent floods in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in the Jammu province. He said the cloudburst in Bhalessa has caused massive destruction, damaging several properties, while in parts of Jammu many houses and shops have also been affected. Azad said it is extremely unfortunate that precious lives have also been lost in Katra due to the calamity. He extended his heartfelt condolence...

JKPDP leader Narinder Sharma takes initiative to mitigate flood impact in Kotli Shah Doula

27/08/2025
Jammu, August 27 (KIP)-Renowned social activist and senior JKPDP leader Narinder Sharma has taken a proactive approach to mitigate the impact of flooding in Panchayat Kotli Shah Doula, RS Pura constituency. Sharma managed a JCB machine to ensure the smooth flow of flooded water, which had entered residential houses, damaging roads, infrastructure, household items, and eatables. Sharma's timely intervention helped to reduce waterlogging in the area, prevent further damage to property and in...

DC Rajouri Reviews Disaster Preparedness; Cancels Leaves of Officials

26/08/2025
Rajouri,August 26 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, today chaired a high-level meeting to review the district’s disaster preparedness measures in view of the prevailing weather conditions. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner directed that all leaves of government officials stand cancelled til further orders to ensure prompt response to any emergent situation. He instructed that ADCs and SDMs shall conduct review meetings in their respective jurisdictions and submit...

Sat Sharma slams Omar Abdullah, NC Govt for ignoring public sufferings

26/08/2025
Poonch, August 26 (KIP)-Launching a scathing attack on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the NC-led government, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir President Sat Sharma slammed the CM for ignoring the gravity of the sufferings of the people during this critical hour. Sat Sharma said that while Jammu and Kashmir reels under the devastating impact of rains and floods, the Chief Minister has remained absent from the ground and indifferent to the agony of the common masses. He said tha...

J&K Civil Society expresses concern over torrential rains and flash floods in J&K

26/08/2025
Jammu, August 26 (KIP)-The President of J&K Civil Society, Kiran Wattal, has expressed serious concern over ongoing torrential rains in Jammu and Kashmir, followed by flash floods and cloud bursts in Doda. Wattal has demanded that the J&K Government and the Union Government launch a rescue operation on a war footing to save people from the tragedy and evacuate the vulnerable population to safer places. In a handout issued here, Wattal has urged the authorities to launch an immediate resc...