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| 4 more bodies recovered, death toll reaches 45; rescue work underway | | Jammu Floods | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 28: A multiple agency operation has been underway in Jammu and Samba to rescue and rehabilitate the people whose properties were devastated in the floods.
Four more bodies were recovered on Thursday.
A record rainfall in the Jammu region in the past two days, has caused the deaths of 45 people, most of them in a landslide on the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route.
On Wednesday, a let-up in showers allowed relief operations to pick pace.
"Operations to rescue and rehabilitate people, reconnect villages, and assess damages are underway across the region," an official said.
According to officials, four bodies were recovered from flooded water channels in Jammu.
One body was pulled out of the Tawi River in Nagrota on Wednesday evening. The victim had reportedly drowned at Chak Rakwala.
Another body of an elderly man was retrieved from a nallah in Marh.
A body was recovered from waters near the border fencing in the Karkhola area of R S Pura, while another was found in the Teli Basti area of Bari Brahmana.
Men and machinery have been hard at work in l... | |
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| Schools to remain closed till Aug 31 Classrooms, campuses inundated | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 28: A catastrophic wave of relentless rainfall has plunged the Jammu division into chaos, forcing the Directorate of School Education Jammu to shut schools till August 30.
In an order issued today, all government and private schools across the region will remain closed until August 30, 2025, due to treacherous weather conditions that threaten the lives of students, teachers, and staff. August 31 is a Sunday, so all schools will remain closed by the end of this month.
The region is on high alert, with parents gripped by fear and communities reeling from the devastating impact of nature’s wrath.
The deluge has unleashed a cascade of disasters across Jammu’... | |
| | | | Doda remains cut off | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 28: Continuous rains and subsequent floods have wreaked havoc in Doda District, leaving the region territorially and digitally cut off from the rest of the country.
The severe weather conditions over several days caused widespread destruction, disrupting daily life and essential services.
According to the details weather improved in the district after six consecutive days on Thursday.
However, the storms and cloudbursts which hit the area during the past few days, and triggered landslides and flash floods across many parts of the district have left a trail of destruction behind. Many people have died and residential houses have suffered significant damage... | |
| | | | Will sit with officers to understand mitigation measures taken after 2014 deluge: CM Omar | | |  Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said his government would seek answers from the administration to understand what flood mitigation measures were taken in Jammu and Kashmir after the 2014 deluge.
His remarks came after flash floods triggered by incessant rains wreaked havoc in Jammu and caused water bodies, including the Jhelum river, in Kashmir to swell.
“There were heavy rains in both Jammu as well as in Kashmir. God saved us. Had the rainfall... | |
| | | | Railways run special train for stranded passengers | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 28: The Northern Railways is ensuring smooth journey for stranded tourists via a special unreserved train from Jammu station to New Delhi on Thursday, officials said.
The Northern Railways had on Wednesday ordered the cancellation of 58 trains to and from Jammu and Katra stations, while 64 trains were short-terminated or short-originated at various stations in the division due to the devastation caused by record rains.
“An unreserved special train is scheduled from Jammu to Delhi, around 2 pm on Thursday, to help stranded tourists. It will have stops at major stations like Kathua and Pathankot Cantonment,” Public Relations Officer (PRO), Railways, Jammu, s... | |
| | | | Jammu-Srinagar National Highway shut | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 28: The Jammu-Srinagar national highway was closed for traffic for the third consecutive day on Thursday due to multiple landslides triggered by heavy rains in the Udhampur-Ramban belt, officials said. Due to the closure of the highway, over 500 to 600 vehicles are stranded at various places en route.
The 270-km-long stretch, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, was blocked by multiple landslides at several places between Jakheni and Chenani in Udhampur, they said.
Highway is closed for vehicular movement from Jakheni in Udhampur towards Srinagar due to damage at several places between Jakheni and Chenani. No vehicular mo... | |
| | | | ‘Traffic on Mughal Road allowed only till 4:30 PM’ | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 28: The District Magistrate Poonch on Thursday issued a fresh advisory regulating vehicular movement on Mughal Road in view of prevailing weather conditions and to ensure safety of commuters.
According to the order, Kashmir-bound traffic from Chandimarh will be permitted only till 4:30 PM. “No movement of vehicles shall be allowed under any circumstances after 4:30 PM except in cases of medical emergencies or government duty authorized by the Competent Authority,” the advisory stated.
Similarly, Jammu-bound traffic from Peer Ki Gali will be allowed only up to 4:00 PM, with the same exceptions for emergencies and official duties.
The general public has bee... | |
| | | | RSS Chief reaffirms unity, calls for stronger India | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 28: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat set the record straight, dismissing rumors of discord with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) while unveiling bold visions for India’s future. From population policies to the legacy of Partition, Bhagwat’s statements have ignited a firestorm of debate, offering a rare glimpse into the RSS’s stance on critical national issues.
RSS Sarsanghchalak was replying to questions on the last day of the centenary yea... | |
| | | | Short work season poses major challenge in Chasoti rehabilitation | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 28: Authorities face an uphill task in ensuring proper rehabilitation and restoration of Chasoti village in Kishtwar district, which was ravaged by a devastating cloudburst and flash floods on August 14.
The biggest challenge before the administration is the short work season in the hilly region, as the area typically receives its first snowfall by October, leaving barely a month to carry out large-scale restoration works.
Officials said that although relief and temporary arrangements are in place for the displaced families, the long-term rehabilitation plan — including rebuilding of houses, restoration of roads, electricity, water supply, and other essent... | |
| | | | Infiltration bid foiled in Gurez, 2 terrorists killed: Army | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 28: Army on Thursday said that it foiled an infiltration bid by killing two terrorists along Line of Control (LoC) in North Kashmir’s Gurez sector in Bandipora District.
The Army's Chinar Corps in a post on X said that based on intelligence provided by JKP regarding a likely infiltration attempt, a joint operation was launched by Indian Army and @JmuKmrPolice in Gurez Sector. “Alert troops spotted suspicious activity and challenged, which resulted in terrorists opening indiscriminate fire. Troops responded with effective fire, neutralising two terrorists,” it said, adding that the operation is in progress.
Meanwhile, officials said that security forces ... | |
| | | | Terrorist involved in grenade attack held | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Aug 28: Security forces have arrested an alleged terrorist, who is suspected to be involved in a grenade attack on a CRPF camp earlier this year, from Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district, a police official said.
During a swipe search at Hari Parigam village in Awantipora tehsil of the south Kashmir district late on Wednesday evening, security forces arrested a suspected person, the official said.
The arrested suspect has been identified as Sakib Reyaz Ganie, resident of Chaki-Cholan of the Shopian district.
“The subject was the prime suspect of a grenade attack on a CRPF camp at Lariyar on May 20, 2025,” the official said.
He added that a pistol, a pisto... | |
| | | | CB arrests cashier for misappropriation of funds | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 28: Crime Branch has arrested Cashier of Mechanical Division Jammu for huge misappropriation of funds misusing official position in the case registered against him on the complaint of Executive Engineer (Xen) .
The arrested accused has been identified as Slocus Nar (Junior Assistant) S/O David R/O Old Rehari Jammu, then posted as Cashier in the office of Xen, Mechanical Division Jammu.
Allegations levelled in the complaint were proved against Slocus Nar, who had been working as Cashier from 2008 to 2022 in the office of the Xen Mechanical Division Jammu. During the course of investigation it transpired that he committed criminal breach of trust & misapprop... | |
| | | | Terrorists targeted Baisaran for high tourist footfall: NIA | | | | Early Times Report
New Delhi, Aug 28: Terrorists chose the picturesque Baisaran meadow as the target for the dastardly April 22 attack in Pahalgam due to its high tourists presence and relative isolation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said on Thursday.
"Three terrorists" were directly involved in the brutal terror attack in which 26 people were killed in cold blood on April 22, NIA officials said.
The target was also chosen considering the "response time" from the security agencies, said a spokesman for the NIA, which is probing the case.
The terrorists chose Baisaran as the target due to its "high tourist presence", "relative isolation" and after considering that the "respo... | |
| | | | Army soldier dies in Kupwara | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 28: A soldier has died in the line of duty in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, Army said on Thursday.
“Chinar Corps honours the supreme sacrifice of braveheart Havildar Ikbal Ali, while performing operational duty in Kupwara district. His courage and dedication will forever inspire us,” the Army’s Srinagar-based Chinar Corps said on X.
The Army said the Chinar warriors salute the valour and sacrifice of the soldier.
“We stand in solidarity with the bereaved family and are committed to their well-being,” the army added... | |
| | | | All Assembly committee meetings suspended | | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Aug 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday suspended all its committee meetings till September 5 in view of the inclement weather.
Jammu and Kashmir has been pounded by heavy rain for days, triggering flash floods and landslides at several places.
In an official communique, the Assembly Secretariat said that all meetings of House Committees, including Financial Committees and other committees, stand postponed or cancelled in light of the adverse weather conditions.
Since the administration is fully engaged in tackling the emergent situation, it has been decided to defer all scheduled meetings till September 5, the secretariat said.... | |
| | | | Satish Kumar gets 1-year extension | | | | NEW DELHI, Aug 28:
The tenure of Railway Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Satish Kumar has been extended by one year.
His term was scheduled to end on August 31, 2025.
“The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the extension in tenure of Satish Kumar, Indian Railway Management Service (Retd), as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Railway Board, for a further period of one year with effect from 1.9.2025 on re-employment on contract basis, on existing term and conditions or until further orders, whichever is earlier,” a government order dated August 27, 2025 said.
Kumar’s initial appointment on September 1, 2024 made him the first chairman and CEO from the sc... | |
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