A record 380 mm of rain was recorded in Jammu in the last 24 hours, which is the highest in the last 115 years. Due to heavy rains, the water level of the rivers has increased, causing flood situation in Kashmir division, while the water level has decreased in Jammu division.
The death toll in Vaishno Devi landslide has jumped to 34. The pilgrimage to the Shrine still remained suspended. Educational institutions in the Union Territory remained closed.
The CBI had registered a case in this matter on 25 August. According to the complaint, Sanjeev Bali had demanded a bribe of Rs 10,000 from the complainant to avoid taking samples from his shop and exempt him from inspection for a year, so that he could run his business without any hassle.
Police inquiry revealed that the group had set up a full-fledged fake marriage bureau. The gang would arrange everything—from a so-called bride and priest to the rituals—only to have the woman desert the groom shortly after the wedding.
The district government has asked people to avoid reservoirs for their own safety and is keeping a careful eye on the situation. The loss of life and property was lamented by Omar Abdullah the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
In his Independence Day address today at Bakshi Stadium, Omar Abdullah said, “Restoring statehood is crucial for the prosperity and progress of Jammu and Kashmir. I will not stop pressing for statehood, as it is the issue of everyone here.”
Supreme Court directs Centre to respond within 8 weeks on restoring J&K’s statehood, citing Pahalgam terror attack. Petitioners highlight 21-month delay since Article 370 verdict. Govt maintains status quo till elections. Case tests constitutional promises amid security concerns. Next hearing in 2 months.
Soldiers on alert mode amid fears of infiltration BSF Kashmir Frontier Inspector General Ashok Yadav said on Tuesday that Pakistan is continuously trying to infiltrate terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir.
The two dreaded terrorists are perhaps hiding inside a cave on a cliff in Bhagna forest in Dool area which is about 25 km from Kishtwar. It is reported that the terrorists opened fire on the search parties on Sunday morning and then fled deep into the forest after retaliation by the Army, officials said.
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