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Economic Times
a day ago
- Climate
- Economic Times
All schools in Jammu to remain closed on Aug 18 due to bad weather conditions
Synopsis Schools in Jammu Division will remain closed due to bad weather. Recent cloudburst and flash floods in Kishtwar caused many deaths. Rescue operations are ongoing with multiple agencies involved. Many people have been rescued. Kathua also experienced flash floods and landslides, resulting in casualties. Injured individuals were airlifted to a hospital. Relief efforts are underway in affected villages. PTI In view of the inclement and bad weather conditions, it is hereby ordered that all the Government as well as Private Schools of Jammu Division shall remain closed for tomorrow, August 18, said the Director, School Education, Jammu. Previously, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Sunday 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 the media, 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 NDRF, local police, and CISF have all been divided into teams, zoning up the area. All agencies are working are hopeful of saving more 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. The cloudburst, which occurred during the Machail Mata Yatra on August 14, led to devastating flash floods, leaving around 55 people dead in Kishtwar. Security forces have since intensified relief and rescue efforts in the affected speaking on the situation in Kathua, which also experienced flash floods and a landslide, Chief Secretary Dulloo stated that seven people had lost their lives and six others sustained injuries."...Seven people have lost their lives in the incident. Six people are injured. Those who were injured were evacuated by helicopter and admitted to the military hospital, Pathankot," he the Indian Army, in coordination with the Jammu and Kashmir Police and civil administration, carried out rescue operations in flash flood-hit villages of Kathua district on Sunday, officials Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma confirmed that five people have lost their lives, while seven others sustained injuries and are being airlifted to the military hospital in Pathankot."...There has been a lot of damage to roads and human lives in Kathua. In this village, five people have lost their lives and seven people are injured. The injured have been airlifted to the military hospital in Pathankot... A lot of houses have also been damaged... We are providing food and relief to those who are being evacuated..." Sharma told reporters.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
All schools in Jammu to remain closed on Aug 18 due to bad weather conditions
In view of the inclement and bad weather conditions, it is hereby ordered that all the Government as well as Private Schools of Jammu Division shall remain closed for tomorrow, August 18, said the Director, School Education, Jammu. Independence Day 2025 Modi signals new push for tech independence with local chips Before Trump, British used tariffs to kill Indian textile Bank of Azad Hind: When Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose gave India its own currency Previously, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Sunday 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 the media, 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 NDRF, local police, and CISF have all been divided into teams, zoning up the area. All agencies are working are hopeful of saving more 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. Live Events The cloudburst, which occurred during the Machail Mata Yatra on August 14, led to devastating flash floods, leaving around 55 people dead in Kishtwar. Security forces have since intensified relief and rescue efforts in the affected region. Meanwhile, speaking on the situation in Kathua, which also experienced flash floods and a landslide, Chief Secretary Dulloo stated that seven people had lost their lives and six others sustained injuries. "...Seven people have lost their lives in the incident. Six people are injured. Those who were injured were evacuated by helicopter and admitted to the military hospital, Pathankot," he said. Meanwhile, the Indian Army, in coordination with the Jammu and Kashmir Police and civil administration, carried out rescue operations in flash flood-hit villages of Kathua district on Sunday, officials said. Kathua Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma confirmed that five people have lost their lives, while seven others sustained injuries and are being airlifted to the military hospital in Pathankot. "...There has been a lot of damage to roads and human lives in Kathua. In this village, five people have lost their lives and seven people are injured. The injured have been airlifted to the military hospital in Pathankot... A lot of houses have also been damaged... We are providing food and relief to those who are being evacuated..." Sharma told reporters.
The Hindu
01-08-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
This Independence Day, J&K Govt to distribute 15 lakh flags, set up portal for real-time monitoring of events
This coming Independence Day, the J&K government will distribute 15 lakh national flags across the Union Territory (UT) and dedicate a digital portal to facilitate real-time monitoring and event reporting. J&K Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, who reviewed the 'Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign 2025' preparations with officers and police officials, 'emphasized the need to make this campaign a mass movement'. Impressing upon the government departments 'to ensure widespread participation across urban and rural regions', Mr. Dulloo directed involvement of school children, youth, and citizens from all walks of life 'to strengthen the message of national pride, unity, and patriotic consciousness'. The J&K government plans to hold special programmes from August 2 to 15 as part of the ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. Following the remarkable success of the campaign over the last three years, this year's edition aims to deepen its impact through community-led, culturally enriched activities that will be held across panchayats, urban wards, educational institutions, and key public spaces throughout J&K, a government spokesman said. J&K Principal Secretary, Culture, Brij Mohan Sharma declared a three-phase participation between August 2 and 15. for 'broad-based public participation across the UT'. Ther activities would involve Tiranga-themed wall paintings, murals, and rangoli art at educational institutes. Grand cultural festivals (Tiranga Mahotsavs) and melas will be organised, highlighting local arts, crafts, and products, especially those by Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Tricolour themes, the spokesman said. To enhance public involvement, markets and public areas will be decorated, and the distribution of National Flags will be facilitated primarily through Self Help Groups. The major flag hoisting events are scheduled in Srinagar and Jammu. 'Citizens will also be encouraged to participate in the popular 'Selfie with Tiranga' campaign, uploading their photos with the National Flag on the designated online portal,' the spokesman said.
India Today
16-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
J&K Chief Secretary orders expedition in 2 hydro projects amid Pak's objections
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo reviewed the sites of two major hydroelectric power projects - Rattle and Dul Hasti - in Kishtwar district and directed officials to expedite the construction and resolve operational comes as Pakistan has raised objections to Rattle and Dul Hasti projects on several occasions, citing concerns over water flow and compliance with the Indus Waters Treaty, which has been suspended by India in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror India maintains that the projects adhere to the treaty's guidelines and are crucial for the region's energy security and economic development. The Chief Secretary conducted a detailed review of the 850 MW Rattle Hydroelectric Power Project and the 390 MW Dul Hasti hydroelectric power and Kashmir's Information and PR Department shared a glimpse of the visit on X. "Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo visited Rattle (850 MW) and Dul Hasti (390 MW) hydroelectric projects to review progress and operations. Emphasised on timely completion, quality standards and resolving bottlenecks. Held review meet with NHPC, CVPPL and district officials." At the Rattle project site in Drabshalla Block, Dulloo was briefed on the project's progress. He inspected critical infrastructure, including the power intake structure, coffer dam, underground powerhouse complex, and the tail-raised Chief Secretary instructed project authorities to intensify efforts for timely completion while upholding quality standards and addressing key operational the Dul Hasti Hydroelectric Power Station, Dulloo assessed the plant's operational status and held interactions with on-site officials. He urged performance enhancement and resolution of pending concerns. A high-level meeting with representatives from NHPC, CVPPL and HOPs of all Kishtwar-based power projects followed the site addition to the ongoing Rattle and Dul Hasti projects, two more hydropower plants are also under development on the river Chenab in Kishtwar district, positioning the region as a future powerhouse of clean Chief Secretary was accompanied by senior officials, including Principal Secretary of the Power Development Department H Rajesh Prasad and Managing Director of JKPDCL, Rahul May 14, the Chief Secretary confirmed that the Jammu and Kashmir government was actively assessing damage and fast-tracking relief measures in the border areas affected by recent shelling from Pakistani forces. Efforts to expand safety infrastructure, including the construction of additional bunkers, were also ANI inputsMust Watch
NDTV
14-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
9,500 Bunkers In J&K Border Areas, More To Be Built: Chief Secretary
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir): Jammu and Kashmir administration is actively assessing the damage and expediting relief efforts in border areas affected by recent shelling from across the Line of Control (Loc), the union territory's Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said. "You saw that the shelling from across the Line of Control has targeted civilian areas. Many people have been injured, many have lost their livestock, and their houses have been damaged," Mr Dulloo said on Tuesday. Heavy cross-border shelling by Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, conducted by the Indian Armed Forces in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack, had caused damage to homes and religious sites in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara, Uri, and Poonch. Despite this, locals vowed to stand with the Indian army. He added that the local administration is working to provide relief promptly. "Now, the local administration is working on quickly assessing the situation and providing relief as soon as possible." Providing an update on border safety infrastructure, Mr Dulloo said, "There are around 9,500 bunkers across the border areas of Jammu and Kashmir. But the demand for more bunkers still exists, so we will build more, and there will be no shortage of bunkers." On the extent of damage across the affected areas, he stated, "As for the entire district, how much loss has occurred, how many houses have been damaged, that assessment is currently underway." Earlier on Tuesday, the Indian Army managed to defuse unexploded shells in the residential areas of villages near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, CM Abdullah also inspected community bunkers in Tangdhar and visited the shelling-affected areas. After meeting residents affected by cross-border shelling in Kupwara, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the government will compensate the people after completing the damage assessment. "By God's grace, we haven't lost any lives here, but of course, there is a loss of public property like houses, shops, and a Madrasa. The District Collector is with us. They will do the damage assessment. The assessment will be completed by today or tomorrow, and then the government will compensate the people accordingly. The immunity bunkers were made, but we didn't need them for a long time. And, we will try to build individual bunkers around the border and LoC areas," CM Abdullah told media persons. The J&K Chief Minister visited the Pakistani shelling-affected areas in Tangdhar and said that the residents affected have shown "remarkable courage." "Visited the shelling-affected areas of Tangdhar and met families who have shown remarkable courage amidst deep pain. Their resilience is inspiring. The government stands shoulder to shoulder with them, their pain will not go unnoticed, and every possible step will be taken to help them rebuild their lives with dignity and renewed hope," the Office of J-K CM posted on X. After India and Pakistan came to an understanding of the cessation of hostilities, life slowly returned to normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir.
