Jammu and Kashmir recorded over 94 forest fire incidents during the past 11 days reveals the official data.It states that over 94 forest fire cases were reported between March 24 and April 3, 2025. The fires have affected at least 15 districts across both Kashmir and Jammu divisions, sparking concern.The highest single-day spike occurred on…
In a proactive initiative to enhance security preparedness and ensure Public safety, Anantnag Police, in collaboration with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), conducted a comprehensive mock drill today at Bijbehara Railway Station. The exercise simulated real-life emergency scenarios, including potential security threats, to assess the response and coordination of security forces. It aimed to…
Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a clerk of Fire & Emergency Service department posted in Sopore for demanding bribe of Rs 5000 for issuance of NOC to open a timber sale depot. According to a statement, a complainant alleged that he intended to open a sale depot of timber in Baramulla for which he…
A double-storey residential house was gutted in Dardihaji, Rajwar area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Monday. The Fire & Emergency Department, Police, and Army worked to control the fire but failed to control the raging flames and with the result the house turned into ashes.Belongings worth lakhs of rupees were gutted but no loss…
The Fire and Emergency Services in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) began in 1893 as the Srinagar Fire Brigade. Back then, some towns had their own small fire brigades. Early firefighting tools included axes for cutting through burning buildings and buckets for throwing water. Later, steam engines replaced these methods. These steam engines, which were powered…