J&K’s Nasir #AjazSofi Selected for #India U-17 Volleyball Team
#JAMMU: Young volleyball talent to represent India at World Championship in Doha from August 19 to 29.
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Shreyasi Joshi Scripts History, Wins India’s First Inline Freestyle Bronze
#JAMMU: J&K skater shines at Lishui International Inline Freestyle Competition; achievement hailed by Youth Services and Sports Directorate.
J&K Govt Shares Data on Rohingya, Bangladeshi Nationals
#JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has informed the High-Level Committee on Demographic Change that 7,656 Rohingyas and 504 Bangladeshi nationals have been identified across 20 districts of the Union Territory.
The figures were shared as part of the government’s assessment of demographic changes and the presence of foreign nationals residing in different parts of Jammu and Kashmir.
Lieutenant Governor flags off the holy Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra
Lieutenant Governor extends his warmest wishes to all devotees embarking on the sacred journey to the abode of Mahadev
The sacred journey to Baba Budha Amarnath’s abode is a deeply enlightening experience. I firmly believe this pilgrimage brings profound transformation and reveals life’s deepest truths to every devotee: LG Sinha
JAMMU, AUGUST 17: Marking the commencement of the annual spiritual journey, the Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today flagged off the first batch of devotees for the holy Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas, while extending warm wishes to all pilgrims for a safe and spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage.
The Lieutenant Governor expressed deep appreciation to the Baba Amarnath and Budha Amarnath Yatri Nyas along with VHP and Bajrang Dal, local authorities, langar organisations and civil society groups for their meticulous coordination and comprehensive arrangements ensuring the smooth conduct of the pilgrimage and the Budha Amarnath Ji Mela.
“The sacred journey to Baba Budha Amarnath’s abode is a deeply enlightening experience. I firmly believe this pilgrimage brings profound transformation and reveals life’s deepest truths to every devotee,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
A large gathering of eminent spiritual leaders, religious heads, public representatives, senior civil and police administrators, security officials, prominent citizens, and enthusiastic devotees attended the flag-off ceremony.
J&K Police activate ‘Dial 112’ for #emergency services
#JAMMU: Jammu and #Kashmir police activated the National General Emergency Response System, #Dial112, today for immediate assistance to people during emergencies through a single helpline.
That the police said the service is available through all police stations across the Jammu zone, and the public has been urged to make full use of the facility in case of any emergency, including fire, medical, women’s help and disaster-related information.
Posters highlighting this new setup said, “In case of an emergency, anytime, anywhere, Dial #112 for immediate assistance.”
Chenab brims with Patriotic fervor as #Tiranga Boat Rally drifts along mighty River in Reasi
#REASI: District Administration #Reasi today organised a Tiranga Boat Rally on the River #Chenab as part of the celebrations marking 150 years of ‘#VandeMataram’, alongside the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign
Keep Har Ghar Tiranga High in Thoughts, Actions: J&K LG
Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha said Har Ghar Tiranga should inspire citizens to uphold the Tricolour in their thoughts, character and actions. .
Govt. notifies Ex-gratia norms; Rs. 1 lakh for civilian deaths, Rs. 25 lakh for forces
#JAMMU: In Jammu and #Kashmir the administration has notified consolidated ex-gratia relief norms for law and order disturbance victims, with #civilian death compensation fixed at Rs. 1 lakh, while the Union Territory domicile #defence or #CAPF personnel killed would get Rs. 25 lakh under the security-related expenditure.
That in an order by the Lieutenant Governor, the administration issued a consolidated set of instructions governing sanctioning of ex-gratia relief under Security Related Expenditure (SRE). For defence personnel and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), the ex-gratia in the eventuality of their death would be Rs. 25 lakh, both for the domicile of J&K killed within or outside the UT.
However, for non-domicile individuals, the compensation will be Rs. 5 lakh.
The ex-gratia relief shall also be payable to the next of kin of those paramilitary forces (PMF) personnel serving in J&K who get killed within the territorial jurisdiction of J&K in militancy-related incidents while on leave or inter-station movement during leave.
As part of the compensation, police personnel or a special police officer (SPO) will receive Rs. 5 lakh, while ex-servicemen will receive Rs. 2 lakh as ex-gratia relief. For cases of permanent disability, Rs. 75 housand will be provided, while those with partial disabilities will receive Rs 10 thousand.
Ex-gratia relief shall be admissible in respect of only those who are killed or are disabled, in or in consequence of due performance of official duties. Ex-gratia relief shall be sanctioned by the Director General of Police in respect of police personnel.
For government officials other than police personnel, the ex-gratia amount will be Rs. 1 lakh, while magistrates will receive Rs. 2 lakh. Compensation for civilians killed in law and order disturbances, including those near the international border or the Line of Control, surrendered militants, and militants-turned-informers, is set at Rs. 1 lakh.
MeT predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall in J&K today, warns of flash flood, landslides
#JAMMU: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is likely to receive widespread rain and thundershowers over the next few days, with the Weather Department forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of the Jammu division today.
The Meteorological Department said that the wet spell is expected to intensify today, when heavy to very heavy rain could occur at a few places in Jammu, while some areas of Kashmir may experience short-duration intense showers. According to the forecast, light to moderate rain and thundershowers are likely at most places across Jammu and Kashmir with the highest activity expected during the day and night.
The weather office has specifically warned that one or two locations could receive heavy to very heavy rainfall during the night. Intense or torrential showers may lead to flash floods in vulnerable areas and trigger landslides, mudslides and waterlogging, particularly in low-lying areas. The advisory comes amid an active monsoon phase in the Union Territory, where intense rainfall has triggered flash floods and landslides at several locations in recent weeks.
The weather is likely to remain unsettled thereafter, with light rain and thundershowers expected at many places from August 12 to 16. Brief spells of intense rain cannot be ruled out at isolated locations during this period. Another spell of light to moderate rain and thundershowers is forecast across many areas from August 17 to 19, with isolated intense showers also possibl
Udhampur–Dhar Road to Be Four-Laned After 53 Years
#JAMMU: The strategically important 130-km #Udhampur–#Dhar road is set to be upgraded from two lanes to four lanes, 53 years after its construction. The ambitious project is estimated to cost around ₹3,000 crore, with the Detailed Project Report (DPR) expected to be prepared within a year at an estimated cost of ₹6 crore.
The road connects Udhampur on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway with Dhar village on the #Chamba–#Pathankot Highway in #Punjab, providing an important alternative route to the Jammu–Pathankot and Jammu–Srinagar highways.
The proposed widening will substantially increase traffic capacity and improve connectivity. The existing stretch has 48 bridges and two minor tunnels, with bridge strengthening and duplication works already undertaken at several locations.
The project will include a wider carriageway, a central median to enhance road safety, and slope stabilisation measures to reduce landslide risks along vulnerable hilly stretches.
Given its strategic importance, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) currently maintains the road, while the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has entrusted the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) with preparation of the DPR.
Officials said the proposal had remained pending earlier due to technical issues. However, the route’s strategic importance has grown amid evolving security challenges in the Jammu region following Operation Sindoor. The road has also been used for the movement of troops and logistics to remote areas.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said the widening process would be expedited, noting that the project would strengthen regional connectivity, facilitate public movement and further reinforce national security and defence preparedness.
