Rescue and search is operation underway in Ganderbal Nowgam area of Srinagar. 3 people are still missing in the boat capsizing incident that occurred in the Jhelum River yesterday. According to DC Srinagar, Six bodies have been found so far. Officials said that the rescue operation continued till 11 pm last night but was halted due to darkness and heavy water flow in the river Jhelum. On 16th of April, in a tragic accident a boat carrying school children overturned in the Jhelum river in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir. The Srinagar Administration had launched a rescue operation in the area. A State Disaster Response Force team was also deployed. At least six persons including four children were found dead. 4 bodies were recovered, while others were missing. Continuous rains over last two days led to an increase in the water levels of several water bodies, including Jhelum.
17 April,2024 12:08 PM IST
In a tragic incident, a boat carrying school children capsized in the Jhelum river in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir on April 16. The Srinagar Administration has launched a rescue operation in the area. A State Disaster Response Force team was also deployed. At least six persons including four children have died. Meanwhile, 4 bodies have been recovered, while others are missing. The boat which has capsized was ferrying children from Gandbal to Batwara in Srinagar. Continuous rains over last two days have led to an increase in the water levels of several water bodies, including Jhelum. Watch video
16 April,2024 04:30 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah while addressing a public rally in J&K’s Paloura highlighted the change in ‘Naya Kashmir’ and said that today, nobody has the guts to raise slogans for Pakistan. Amit Shah said, "Nobody has the guts to raise slogans for Pakistan. Slogans of 'Bharat Mata K Jai' can only be heard. PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti had said that if Article 370 is removed then nobody will be left to give a shoulder to the tricolour. She needs to understand that this tricolour is immortal and will always stay. Article 370 was scrapped and the tricolour still flies with pride and glory." Watch video for more.
16 April,2024 03:54 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday assured that the Centre is committed to restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir adding that assembly elections will also be held soon. "The time is not far when assembly elections will be held in Jammu and Kashmir also. Jammu and Kashmir will get back its state status. You will be able to share your dreams with your MLAs, and your ministers," PM Modi said while addressing a public rally in Udhampur. The Prime Minister said that whatever he has done so far is only serves as a trailer of the work that he is yet to do in the region. He pointed out that now after decades, elections were taking place in Jammu and Kashmir without fear of terrorism and cross border firing. Watch video for more.
12 April,2024 04:08 PM IST
In 2019, HM Amit Shah moved a resolution revoking Article 370 from J&K in Rajya Sabha on August 05. The resolution was passed and PM Modi-led Centre scrapped Article 370 of the Indian Constitution. It also brought an end to the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution. Even after 5 years, the abrogation of Article 370 still haunts Pakistan, one of the biggest setbacks internationally. Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called abrogation of Article 370 a “very painful, extreme step”. Notably, the strained ties between India and its neighbours has hit Pakistan’s trade severely. Reeling under economic crisis, Ishaq Dar called for “seriously examine” of trade with India. On the other side, Modi govt’s strategy of prioritising development has begun showing results in J&K. In the path of development, the state has witnessed the expenditure of the highest-ever funds in the financial year 2022-23. To attract investment, Centre, UT admin focused on reforms such as ease of doing business, land and capital provisions.
25 March,2024 04:08 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu Kashmir’ beneficiary Nazim Zameer on March 7 in Srinagar, J&K. Nazim Zameer is a bee keeper who initiated his business from a low scale in 2018, but now has achieved success with the help of several government schemes. PM Modi fulfilled the dream of the beneficiary by clicking a selfie with him. “PM Modi asked me about my journey and he also gave some suggestions. In the end, I requested PM Modi to take a selfie with me and he fulfilled my request. That was really beautiful,” said Nazim Zameer.
07 March,2024 05:54 PM IST
PM Modi is in Jammu & Kashmir ahead of Lok Sabha Elections. The PM, on March 07 visited Srinagar for the first time since the abrogation of Article 370. There's a remarkable sight in Srinagar as thousands thronged Bakshi Stadium to take a glance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The local women sang praises for PM and highlighted how the development was witnessed in the valley in recent years. The women out there hailed praises for Modi for his developmental works and what he has done for the women. The Kashmiri Women looked all excited and happy as Modi Ji came to Srinagar. Watch video for more.
07 March,2024 03:08 PM IST
PM Modi in Kashmir interacted with beneficiaries of various government schemes as part of the 'Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu' program. The beneficiary of various schemes by the PM Modi, Shaheena Begum from Bandipora, said, "I want to thank our Prime Minister Narendra Modi, LG Manoj Sinha, and also my husband for supporting me. I got employment and my children are getting a better upbringing... When we got a source of income, we were able to employ people... I am giving employment to others, I am one of the 'Lakhpati Didis. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Feb 20 inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects for education, railway, aviation, and road sectors, worth over Rs 32,000 crore in Jammu.
21 February,2024 10:45 AM IST
While addressing a public rally in Jammu on February 20, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised an infrastructure overhaul in the Union Territory. “We will create such an infrastructure in Kashmir valley, that people will forget Switzerland,” said PM Modi in Kashmir. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects for education, railway, aviation, and road sectors, worth over Rs 32,000 crore in Jammu.
20 February,2024 07:27 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation of multiple development projects worth over Rs 30,500 crore for J&K on February 20. The projects are related to several sectors, including health, education, rail, road, aviation, petroleum, and civic infrastructure, among others. Under the umbrella of several development projects, J&K is getting a bonanza of railway development projects. To enhance connectivity in J&K, PM Modi in Kashmir unveiled a new rail route on Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramula Rail Link Project (USBRL). The Rail route Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan, covering a distance of 48 km has been gifted to J&K. Meanwhile, in a historic feat, Kashmir got its first Electric Train and train service is between Sangaldan station and Baramulla station. As per the PM’s office, the rail projects will improve connectivity, ensure environmental sustainability, and boost the overall economic development of the region.
20 February,2024 05:31 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
