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Dr Jitendra Singh Announces IMD Regional Centre in Jammu, Reviews Relief After Kathua Cloudburst

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IMD Regional Centre in Jammu

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced on Friday that a Regional Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) will soon be established in Jammu to serve the Union Territory.“National Mission has been launched for the sustainability of the Himalayan ecosystem,” the minister said during his visit to the cloudburst-affected areas in Kathua. He instructed officials to restore basic services, including water and power supply, by the evening.During his visit, Dr Singh said that an initial estimate of the losses caused by the cloudburst has been prepared. He assured that additional funds, wherever necessary, would be provided from his MPLAD Fund.The minister directed concerned officials to immediately deploy water tankers, solar lights, and medical ambulance facilities at locations difficult to access following the disaster.

He also met with affected families in Ghatti, Janglote, Bhed Blode, and Dhol Khad, assuring them of financial and material support wherever needed.Expressing appreciation for the swift response, Dr Jitendra commended the efforts of the Armed Forces, including the Indian Army, Air Force, CRPF, and the local administration, which quickly mobilised chopper services to ferry injured persons to Pathankot despite adverse weather conditions.Talking to the media, the minister said the government is committed to rehabilitating the affected families, saying the initial loss has been estimated at approximately Rs 25 crore. “The Centre is ready to extend any assistance required by the UT administration to manage the disaster,” he said.Dr Singh further said that the long-term rehabilitation costs could exceed Rs 100 crore, covering rebuilding damaged houses and providing land to those whose land was washed away in the flash floods.On the occasion, the Union Minister distributed relief materials among the victims to support their recovery efforts.

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JDA Launches Anti-Encroachment Drive in Jammu, 110 Kanal Land Retrieved

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JDA Launches Anti-Encroachment Drive

The Jammu Development Authority (JDA), under the leadership of Vice Chairman Rupesh Kumar and in coordination with the District Administration, on Thursday launched a large-scale anti-encroachment operation across key locations in Jammu district. The drive focused on removing unauthorized constructions and reclaiming illegally occupied JDA land, particularly in the Sidhra, Majeen, and Rangoora areas of Tehsil Jammu Khas.

During the operation, more than 20 illegal permanent and semi-permanent structures were demolished, including newly constructed buildings and boundary walls erected without permission. Authorities noted that the targeted areas had recently seen a rise in encroachments, necessitating swift action.

As a result, approximately 110 kanal of land was successfully retrieved and brought back under official possession. To prevent fresh encroachments, fencing and warning signboards are being installed on the reclaimed land.

The demolition activities were executed smoothly with the full support of the District Administration, ensuring coordinated action across multiple sites.

Reiterating its zero-tolerance policy towards illegal encroachments, the JDA warned that strict legal action would be taken against violators. Citizens were strongly advised to refrain from unauthorized construction or occupation of government land.

The Authority also urged the public to verify land ownership and obtain proper approvals before initiating any construction activity, reaffirming its commitment to safeguard public land across Jammu.

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Omar Abdullah Says Survival Chances Slim in Kishtwar Cloudburst; 61 Dead, 116 Rescued as Massive Operations Continue

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CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that it might be impossible to find anyone alive in the Kishtwar incident, stating that the disaster took place due to cloudburst rather than a breach of glacial lakes.

“Finding the missing persons alive now looks nearly impossible. In these circumstances, we will try to retrieve as many bodies and hand them over to their loved ones. According to the information we have received so far, the disaster that happened in Kishtwar was due to a cloudburst and not a glacial lake breach,” Omar Abdullah told reporters.

The J-K CM stated that the government will now appoint a team of experts to find out the other affected areas in the region and sought a report from them so that such incidents do not take place in the future.

“Now we have to appoint a team of experts to identify areas which might be in danger. A few months ago, the same thing was seen in Ramban, at that time the financial loss was more and the loss of life was less. This time the loss of life was more, but to avoid such a situation in future or if it arises, what steps can be taken by the government to reduce the loss, for this we will have to appoint some experts and ask for their report,” Abdullah said.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo confirmed that 61 people have lost their lives in the cloudburst and flash flood incident that occurred in the Kishtwar district, while 116 individuals have been rescued so far.

Addressing mediapersons, Chief Secretary Dulloo said, “61 people have lost their lives in the incident. Security forces and various agencies have launched a collective search and rescue operation. CISF, J&K Police, CRPF, BRO, Indian Army, and NHPC were present at the spot immediately after the incident. Almost 450 people are working there day and night in a rescue operation. 116 people have been rescued so far.”

Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Deputy Inspector General (DIG) MK Yadav stated that the rescue operations are ongoing and efforts are being made to locate and save those still missing.

“Rescue operations are ongoing here, and JCB machines are also working continuously. SDRF, NDRF, local police, and CISF have all been divided into teams, zoning up the area. All agencies are working here. We are hopeful of saving more people. Other people who are missing, who are trapped inside boulders, muddy areas, we are trying our best to get them out. The situation here is better than before,” Yadav said while speaking to ANI. (ANI)

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Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary Visits Kathua Relief Camp, Assures Full Support to Cloudburst-Affected Families

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Surinder Choudhary

Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today visited the relief camp established at SIDCO Ghati Industrial Estate, Kathua to take stock of arrangements being extended to the families affected by the recent cloudburst.

The Deputy Chief Minister interacted with the displaced families, heard their concerns and assured them of full government support.

“The government stands shoulder to shoulder with the affected families in this hour of crisis. Every possible measure will be taken to ensure their immediate relief and long-term rehabilitation,” the Deputy Chief Minister said while addressing the victims at the relief camp.

During the visit, the Deputy Chief Minister also inspected the nearby bridge connecting the adjoining villages of Ghati which was damaged in the incident. He directed the concerned authorities to take up immediate restoration work. “Restoration of connectivity is the top priority and the administration has been directed to execute works on war footing,” he asserted.

The Deputy Chief Minister also visited the Military Hospital Pathankot where he enquired about the well-being of the injured admitted following the Ghati cloudburst. He appreciated the timely response of the medical staff and instructed them to provide best possible treatment to the injured till their full recovery.

Later, the Deputy Chief Minister visited Government Medical College Kathua where he met the injured and families affected by cloudbursts and flashfloods at Jakhole and Janglote. He assured them that all necessary assistance including medical care and rehabilitation support, will be extended without delay.

“The safety and well-being of the people is our foremost concern. The Government will leave no stone unturned in providing relief and rebuilding the damaged infrastructure,” the Deputy Chief Minister reaffirmed.

He also directed the district administration to maintain round-the-clock monitoring in all calamity-hit areas and ensure timely assistance to the affected population.

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Indian Army Leads Swift Rescue After Kishtwar Cloudburst Hits Machail Mata Yatra Route, Over 45 Lives Lost

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Machail Mata Yatra Route

In a swift and coordinated humanitarian response, the Indian Army, in close synergy with the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Civil Administration and State Disaster Response Force, launched an extensive Search and Rescue Operation following a devastating cloudburst at Village Chisoti, Kishtwar, Indian Army said on Friday.

The incident occurred at about 12:45 am along the route of the ongoing Machail Mata Yatra, causing flash floods and widespread destruction in the area, which resulted in casualties of yatris and locals.

On receiving information, rescue columns from the Indian Army were immediately mobilised to the affected site. Despite the treacherous terrain, rising water levels, and debris-laden flows, troops moved with urgency to reach stranded civilians and provided lifesaving assistance, as per an official statement issued by Lt Col Suneel Bartwal, PRO and Spokesperson

Ministry of Defence, Jammu.

The Army rescue teams, equipped with specialist gear and supported by vehicles and medical personnel, evacuated survivors to safer locations and provided immediate first aid. Food, drinking water, blankets and emergency medical care were made available on the spot. Search efforts are ongoing to locate the missing, and engineering assets have been deployed to clear blocked approach routes to ensure uninterrupted relief operations, the press release stated.

A massive cloudburst on Thursday triggered a flash flood in the Chashoti area of Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, along the route of the Machail Mata Yatra, which led to the loss of over 45 lives. Rescue operations are in full swing in the area, and the victims of the tragedy are being treated in District Hospitals. (ANI)

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LG Manoj Sinha Hoists Tricolour in Srinagar, Pays Tribute to Freedom Fighters, Martyrs, and Kishtwar Cloudburst Victims

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Manoj Sinha Hoists Tricolour

On the occasion of 79th Independence Day, Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha hoisted and saluted the National Flag at Raj Bhavan in Srinagar. He conveyed his heartiest greetings and good wishes to all.

The Lieutenant Governor paid tributes to the freedom fighters and brave hearts of Police, Army and CAPFs. He also paid homage to the citizens who lost their lives due to the tragic cloudburst in Chashoti, Kishtwar.

“On this Independence Day, let us take a pledge that no individual or village is left out of this historic journey of peace and progress. As we watch tricolour flying high, let us look ahead with pride, confidence and hope towards a better and brighter future for UT of Jammu Kashmir,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said:
“Hoisted our National Flag at Raj Bhavan in Srinagar on the occasion of 79th Independence Day. I convey my heartiest greetings and good wishes to all. This is a day we salute our tricolor and feel pride in watching it fly high in the sky.

I join every citizen in paying homage to our freedom fighters, whose undying love for Motherland secured us our freedom. I pay tribute to civilian martyrs, who were brutally killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists in Pahalgam on April 22.

I also thank our armed forces, our brave soldiers, security, intelligence agencies Jammu Kashmir Police and every personnel involved in ‘Operation Sindoor’ & ‘Operation Mahadev’ for their bravery and commitment to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack.

My heart also goes out to the families affected by cloudburst in Chashoti, Kishtwar. I am devastated by this natural calamity and express my condolences to the bereaved families. Relief Operations are underway on war footing.

It is our duty to wipe out every single terrorist from our sacred Motherland. While armed forces, CAPF and J&K Police are working with commitment to crush terrorism, the patriotic fervor and society’s collective effort will definitely make Jammu Kashmir terror-free.

We must work with one single aim, with one single purpose to make Jammu Kashmir strong and self-reliant in every sector. We must dedicate ourselves to attain the goal of equality and prosperity for all.

Let us rededicate ourselves to build a better life for our farmers, youth and women. Let us work towards building a prosperous rural economy and empower the working classes for societal transformation.

On this Independence Day, let us take a pledge that no individual or village is left out of this historic journey of peace and progress. As we watch tricolour flying high, let us look ahead with pride, confidence and hope towards a better and brighter future for UT of Jammu Kashmir.”

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Kishtwar Cloudburst: Farooq Abdullah Urges PM Modi to Take Global Warming ‘Very Seriously’

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Farooq Abdullah Speaking With media on India Pakistan War

After a massive cloudburst on Thursday triggered a flash flood in the Chashoti area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar, National Conference President Farooq Abdullah urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take the issue of global warming very seriously as these incidents have become common in hilly areas.

Speaking to the media, Abdullah termed the incident “very unfortunate”.

“I would like to tell the Prime Minister to take the issue of global warming very seriously. This has become very common in hilly areas. One or the other method will have to be looked for to overcome this. So, I appeal to him to think in this hour of grief about how this can be remedied,” he said.

The former J-K Chief Minister emphasised that rescue operations are currently underway, hoping that the death toll is not high.

“This is a very unfortunate incident. Cloudbursts have become a routine in our mountain areas. You saw this in Uttarakhand; you saw the damage there. It happened in Ramban last year. This time, it happened on the route of the Machail Mata Yatra. Lakhs of people undertake this Yatra…We hope that IAF helicopters are able to go there and retrieve the injured. Villages and the temple area have suffered damage…Rescue operation is underway…We hope that the death toll is not very high…,” Farooq Abdullah said.

Meanwhile, Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives.

“Extremely tragic news coming from Padder, Kishtwar, where a massive cloudburst has claimed several lives. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the departed souls. May God give strength and support to those affected in this difficult time,” she said in a social media post.

Rescue operations are reportedly underway as authorities continue efforts to locate missing persons and provide relief to those affected. As per the Deputy Commissioner of Kishtwar, Pankaj Sharma, the rescue operations are underway.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh said a massive cloudburst struck the Chashoti area in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, prompting the administration to launch rescue operations and make arrangements for medical aid immediately.

In a post on X, Jitendra Singh wrote, “Just now spoke to DC Kishtwar Sh Pankaj Kumar Sharma after receiving an urgent message from LoP #JammuAndKashmir and local MLA Sh Sunil Kumar Sharma.”

Singh said that damage evaluation and necessary rescue and medical management arrangements are being made.

“Massive cloud burst in the Chositi area, which could result in substantial casualties. Administration has immediately swung into action, rescue team has left for the site. Damage evaluation and necessary rescue and medical management arrangements are being made. My office is receiving regular updates, and all possible assistance will be provided,” the post read.

JK LG Manoj Sinha directed the Army and NDRF officials to strengthen rescue efforts.

“Anguished by a cloudburst in Chositi Kishtwar. Condolences to bereaved families and prayers for the quick recovery of the injured. Directed Civil, Police, Army, NDRF & SDRF officials to strengthen the rescue & relief operations and ensure all possible assistance is provided to the affected.” (ANI)

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Security Forces Recover Arms and Ammunition in Gulgam Forest of Kupwara

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Forces Recover Arms

The Indian Army and Jammu & Kashmir Police on Wednesday recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from the Gulgam Forest area of Kupwara district.

In a post on X, Army’s Chinar Corps said, ” Based on specific intelligence inputs, a joint search operation was launched in the general area of Alachizab in Gulgam Forest. During the operation, security forces recovered war-like stores including one pistol, explosives, ammunition, and grenades.”

“The operation is still in progress, and further searches are being conducted in the area,” Army said.

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J&K CM Omar Abdullah Extends Warm Greetings on Raksha Bandhan

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Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday extended greetings on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.

In a post on X, Office of CM wrote, “Chief Minister extends warm greetings on Raksha Bandhan, wishing everyone a day of love, unity and cherished bonds.”

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Terrorist Hideout Busted in Kupwara’s Kalaroos, Arms and Chinese Weapons Recovered by Security Forces

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army recovered weapons in kupwara

In a major breakthrough, security forces uncovered a terrorist hideout during a joint search operation in the Kalaroos area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials confirmed on Monday, August 4.

The three-day-long operation—jointly conducted by the Border Security Force (BSF), Indian Army, and Jammu and Kashmir Police—led to the discovery of a stony cave used as a terrorist hideout. The operation culminated in the recovery of a significant cache of Chinese Weapons, ammunition, and other incriminating material.

According to officials, the recovered items include 12 Chinese grenades, a Chinese-made pistol with ammunition, a Kenwood radio set, an Urdu-language IED manual, and fire sticks. The cave was found concealed in a remote forested patch of the Kalaroos area, which has a history of infiltration and militant activity due to its proximity to the Line of Control (LoC).

Officials noted that the timely operation has foiled a potential terrorist plot aimed at disturbing peace in the region. “The successful uncovering of the hideout is a testament to the synergy and vigilance of our security forces. Such joint efforts are critical in disrupting terrorist networks,” an official said.

The forces have intensified surveillance in the surrounding areas to rule out the possibility of more such hideouts and are continuing their combing operations.

This recovery comes just days ahead of the anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, a period often marked by heightened security concerns in the Union Territory. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and ensuring the safety of civilians across Jammu and Kashmir.

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