ACB Traps, Arrests RDD Junior Engineer for Taking Bribe

SRINAGAR, Aug 14: Jammu & Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau received a written complaint alleging that payment of ₹7.5 lakh, pertaining to works executed by the complainant, was pending with the Rural Development Department, Shopian. The accused JE allegedly demanded ₹20,000 for facilitating the release of the said payment.The complainant, unwilling to pay the bribe, approached ACB … Read more

Kishtwar Cloudburst Tragedy: 28 Confirmed Dead, Dozens Still Missing

SRINAGAR: At least 28 bodies have been recovered so far following a massive cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district. A senior police officer said that the cloudburst, which struck the Chositi area earlier today, triggered flash floods and widespread devastation, prompting large-scale rescue operations involving the Army, NDRF, SDRF, police, and local administration. “Rescue … Read more

Over 12 Dead, Several Missing After Massive Cloudburst Hits Chishoti Village

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SRINAGAR: Over 12 people have been killed and several others are reported to be missing after a massive cloud-burst hit Chishoti village in the Padder sub-division of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Thursday. Twelve bodies have been recovered so, confirms Sajjad Shaheen, MLA Banihal in a post on X. The disaster occurred between 12 … Read more

Fresh Weather Update J&K: 13 August 2025 – Heavy Rain Alert for Jammu Division, Advisory Issued

Fresh Weather Update J&K: 13 August 2025 – Heavy Rain Alert for Jammu Division, Advisory Issued The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has issued a detailed weather forecast for Jammu & Kashmir covering the period from 13 to 19 August 2025, warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and potential flash floods in parts of the Jammu division. Forecast … Read more

Biometric Attendance Made Mandatory for Release of Salaries in Bandipora

Biometric Attendance Made Mandatory for Release of Salaries in Bandipora Bandipora, Aug 13 (KNC): Deputy Commissioner Bandipora has directed that salaries of all government employees in the district will be released only on the basis of biometric attendance, as per an official order issued on Wednesday. As per an order iasued by DC Bandipora, as … Read more