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| Rain fury leaves trail of death, destruction across Jammu, 23 dead in 2 days | | 2 families wiped out within minutes | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 20: Nature’s fury continued to wreak havoc across Jammu division on Monday, with 13 more people losing their lives in rain-related incidents on Monday taking the death toll to 23 in the past two days. While rescue operations in flood-ravaged Poonch and Rajouri were repeatedly disrupted by fresh spells of rain, the tragedy was most profoundly felt in Poonch district, where two families were virtually wiped out in separate disasters.
In Surankote’s Lower Muran village, Mohammad Latief lost eight members of his family after a cloudburst triggered a devastating flash flood in the early hours of Sunday. Latief had stepped out of his house around 4 a.m. to move his vehicle to safer ground as heavy rain lashed the area. Moments later, a torrent of water, mud and boulders engulfed his three-storey house, burying his family alive.
The victims included Latief’s wife Noor Safia (59), sons Sajjad (16), Haqnawaz (10) and Shahnawaz (10), daughter-in-law Khalida... | |
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| LG Sinha reviews situation, directs speedy restoration | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday reviewed the impact of heavy rain, flash floods and landslides across Jammu and Kashmir, directing officials to ensure the swift restoration of essential services while assessing damage to public infrastructure and residential houses The Lt Governor also expressed grief over the loss of two lives in rain-related incidents in Doda district.
"I spoke to senior officials today to assess the impact of heavy rains, fla... | |
| | | | CM Omar announces Rs 6 lakh ex gratia for NOKs of victims | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has announced an ex gratia relief of Rs 6 lakh for the next of kin of each person who lost their life in the rain-related incidents in Rajouri and Poonch districts, as an immediate measure to support the bereaved families.
Expressing profound grief over the tragic loss of lives caused by the flash floods, landslides and other rain-related incidents, the Chief Minister said that while no amount of financial assistance can compe... | |
| | | | 7 shops damaged in Udhampur | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 20: Seven shops were damaged on Monday due to land subsidence triggered by heavy rains along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Udhampur district, officials said. Heavy rains also triggered flash floods in the upper Kither-Narsu belt of Udhampur, resulting in land subsidence along the highway, they said.
Seven shops, including a restaurant, were damaged in the incident, they said, adding, locals and police immediately swung into action and removed debris ... | |
| | | | Amarnath, Vaishnodevi, Shiv Khori Yatras remain suspended | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 20: The pilgrimages to the cave shrines of Amarnath, Mata Vaishnodevi and Shiv Khori in Jammu and Kashmir were suspended for the second consecutive day on Monday amid heavy rainfall. Pilgrims have been advised to stay at the base camps and lodging centres in view of the inclement weather.
“In view of the inclement weather forecast issued by the MeT Department, the administration has already decided that the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra shall remain suspended till further orders. Accordingly, no vehicle carrying pilgrims shall be allowed to proceed from Jammu, Udhampur or Ramban towards Srinagar,” it said.
Hundreds of pilgrims have been stranded at various bas... | |
| | | | Heavy downpour slows search, rescue efforts in Ponch, Rajouri | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 20: Heavy rain on Monday severely hampered rescue operations in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Rajouri districts, a day after devastating flash floods and landslides claimed 12 lives and left several others missing.
The fresh spell of rain began around 3 am in the twin border districts and continued unabated till the last reports were received, making rescue and search operations difficult in the affected areas, officials said.
Swollen streams, slippery terrain and poor visibility hindered the movement of rescue teams, who have been racing against time to trace the missing.
At least 12 persons were killed in separate rain-related incidents in the two ... | |
| | | | Civil defence personnel deployed across Jammu | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 20: Authorities on Monday deployed civil defence personnel at bridges, rivers and other vulnerable water bodies across Jammu city to prevent people from venturing into flood-prone areas amid forecasts of heavy rainfall and the threat of flash floods. The personnel have been stationed at key locations to monitor public movement, prevent gatherings near rivers and streams, and spread awareness about weather advisories issued by the authorities.
Deputy Chief Warden, Civil Defence, Vijay Magotra said the deployment was aimed at ensuring public safety as water levels in rivers and streams were rising due to continuous rainfall.
"We have been instructed by t... | |
| | | | Rs 7,318 crore lie unclaimed with LIC | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 20: Despite sustained awareness campaigns and outreach initiatives, a staggering Rs 7,318.50 crore remains unclaimed with the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) as of March 31, 2026, according to information shared by the Government.
The data tabled in the Lok Sabha revealed that thousands of policyholders or their beneficiaries have yet to claim insurance proceeds, even as LIC continues to undertake extensive efforts to trace them and facilitate settl... | |
| | | | 3 generations of Abdullahs protest in Delhi to seek restoration of J&K’s statehood | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, July 20: Three generations of the Abdullah family came together in New Delhi on Monday as the ruling National Conference (NC), backed by its coalition partner Congress, staged a protest demanding the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
The demonstration, led by National Conference president and former Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah, saw the participation of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah along with his two sons, Zahir Abdullah and Zamir Abdullah, maki... | |
| | | | PM Modi urges productive Parliament Session | | Hopes discussions are conducted with logic | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, July 20: With the opposition bracing to raise several contentious issues in Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said there would be no room for chaos or raising voice if discussions in the House are conducted with logic and facts.
Addressing reporters ahead of Parliament's Session, Modi also spoke about the impact of the West Asia conflict on the country and India's growing space sector
The prime minister said whether it is the seasonal monsoo... | |
| | | | Amit Shah meets Dharmendra Pradhan | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, July 20: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday, as thousands tried to march to Parliament as part of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest call to demand the former's resignation over alleged examination irregularities.
Officials said Pradhan met Shah at his office in the Parliament House complex. It was not immediately known what transpired in the meeting.
The CJP, led by its founder Abhijeet Dipke, has ... | |
| | | | Houses of 2 drug peddlers demolished in Kathua | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 20: Two residential houses and a cowshed belonging to two brothers accused of being chronic drug peddlers were demolished in a joint operation carried out by the civil administration and police in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Monday, police said The demolished structures, worth over Rs 3.5 crore, had been illegally constructed on State land by Gulzar alias "Dau" and his brother Farman Ali at village Sapral Pain in Marheen tehsil, a police spokesman said.
He said both accused are allegedly involved in multiple FIRs related to drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
The demolition was carried out in the presence of civil and police admin... | |
| | | | Srinagar Police attach 10 properties of narcotics smugglers | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 20: In a major crackdown on the narcotics network operating in the Kashmir Valley, Srinagar Police has attached 10 immovable properties worth approximately Rs 8 crore belonging to alleged notorious drug peddlers under the ongoing Nasha Mukti Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, intensifying efforts to dismantle the financial backbone of illegal drug trafficking According to officials, the action was carried out by Police Station Nowhatta under the provisions of Section 68-F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act after investigations established that the attached properties were allegedly acquired from proceeds generated through illicit narcotic... | |
| | | | Police conduct raids in Srinagar, Ganderbal districts | | Extortion Case | |  Early Times Report
Srinagar, July 20: The Crime Branch of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday carried out raids at multiple locations in Srinagar and Ganderbal districts in connection with an impersonation and extortion case. A spokesperson of the investigating agency said the case pertains to an organised gang of fraudsters, who impersonate as officials of the Crime Branch and Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) and threatened senior citizens with false complaints, arrest and extorted money from th... | |
| | | | Bill to increase number of SC Judges introduced in LS amid din | | |  Early Times Report
New Delhi, July 20: A bill to replace an ordinance which increased the number of Supreme Court judges by four was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday, with the government asserting that an enhanced strength is one of the most exigent and viable solutions for tackling pendency in the top court. Law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the bill amid slogan-shouting by opposition members over NEET paper leak and alleged Ram temple donation theft
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