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JAMMU: The Directorate of School Education Jammu has ordered closure of all government and private schools across Jammu Division on August 25 in view of inclement and bad weather conditions.
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) on Sunday announced the postponement of Class 10th and 11th examinations scheduled to be held on August 25 across J&K and Ladakh in view of the prevailing severe weather conditions. As per a statement issued by BOSE,10th and 11th exams scheduled for tomorrow on August 25 stand postponed across J&K/ Ladakh UTs in view of severe inclement weather. “The new dates for the postponed examinations shall be notified separately, it reads. All BOSE officers are directed to flash the message in their respective WhatsApp groups for the information of centre…
JAMMU: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday visited the Government Medical College in Jammu and met with those injured in the August 14 Kishtwar cloudburst. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh and Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha accompanied Singh during his visit. Addressing reporters, Rajnath Singh said that all the injured are out of danger and are recovering properly. “I came to see the injured in the incident that happened in Kishtwar. The Prime Minister is also concerned about this incident and he also wanted to know about the situation, so I have come here. I wanted to go…
JAMMU: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reached Jammu on Sunday and immediately left for GMC Jammu to meet those injured in the recent Kishtwar cloudburst tragedy. Rajnath Singh was accompanied by Union Minister of State in the PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh. On arrival, he was received at the airport by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Secretary of J&K. The Defence Minister is scheduled to review the relief and rescue measures underway and take stock of the situation in Kishtwar.
SRINAGAR: Security forces recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from a forest area in the Madhama area of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district, sources said on Sunday. Police sources said that acting on specific inputs, a joint team of security forces launched a search operation in the Madhama area Kupwara. They said that during search operation a cache of arms and ammunition was recovered. A case has been registered under relevant sections at Police Station and further investigation is underway,” the sources added.
JAMMU: At least 45 students of the Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) were evacuated to safety in a joint operation by the State Disaster Response Force and police after floodwaters submerged the ground floor of the hostel complex here on Sunday, officials said. State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and police deployed manpower equipped with boats to reach out the students after more than seven feet of water from the overflowing canal entered their hostel buildings this morning, the officials said. They said the rescue operation continued for more than five hours and all the trapped students were evacuated to…
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu to meet victims injured in the recent cloudburst disaster in Kishtwar district. During his visit, he expressed hope for their swift recovery and detailed ongoing relief efforts. Speaking to reporters, LG Sinha said, “Everyone is stable, and I hope everyone recovers quickly and returns home. The incident was extremely unfortunate and many people have lost their lives.”He praised the authorities for their efforts, noting that 32 individuals remain missing and search operations continue. “The authorities worked very hard to find the missing people; however, 32 people are still missing, and…
NEW DELHI: Premier Defence Research agency DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) has conducted the maiden flight tests of Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the coast of Odisha. The flight tests were conducted on August 23 at around 12.30 pm. IADWS is a multi-layered air defence system comprising all indigenous Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM), Advanced Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missiles and a high-power laser-based Directed Energy Weapon (DEW). Integrated operation of all the weapon system components is controlled by a Centralised Command and Control Centre developed by Defence Research & Development Laboratory, which…
JAMMU: A suspicious aeroplane-shaped balloon with Pakistan International Airlines’ logo on it was found on Sunday in J&K’s Jammu city. Officials said that the white and saffron-coloured Pakistani balloon was found in the Nai Basti area of Jammu and had ‘PIA’ written on it in green colour. Balloons released into the air from the Pakistani side across the international border have periodically been found in Jammu, Kathua and Samba districts close to the border.
JAMMU: A bridge on the Jammu-Pathankot National Highway at Sahaar Khad in Kathua district was damaged by flash floods as heavy rains continued across Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday morning. According to an official, the bridge at Sahaar Khad near Kathua suffered damage due to the flash floods. He added that heavy rains continue in the area.