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Jammu Rail Division Restores Services After Monsoon Havoc | Resilience Amid Crisis

September 2, 2025 Editor

Jammu Rail Division shows grit as partial services restored By: Javid Amin | 01 Sep 2025 Tracks of Tenacity In the wake of record-breaking monsoon rains that lashed Jammu & Kashmir in late August 2025, the Jammu Rail Division faced one of its most severe operational crises in decades. Landslides, flash floods, and damaged power lines brought rail traffic to a grinding halt, stranding thousands of passengers—including pilgrims en route to the Vaishno Devi shrine. Yet, within days, the division began restoring partial services, launching emergency shuttle routes and mobilizing…

Monsoon Mayhem: Jammu & Kashmir Drenched in Historic August Rainfall

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 Editor

From Doda to Leh: Himalayan Districts Reel Under Record-Breaking Rain By: Javid Amin | 01 Sep 2025 A Monsoon Like No Other August 2025 will be remembered as the month when the skies unleashed unprecedented fury over the Himalayas. Jammu & Kashmir recorded 319.3 mm rainfall in August — a 73% surplus, the 6th wettest August since 1901. Ladakh, usually known for its arid cold desert, was drenched — a 930% surplus, with Kargil receiving 1,530% above normal rain. These are not just numbers. They mark a tectonic shift in…

Monsoon Fury: Punjab, Himachal, Uttarakhand Reel Under Red Alert – Next 24–48 Hours Crucial

September 1, 2025 Editor

Northern India Under Siege by Monsoon Rains By: Javid Amin | 01 Sep 2025 Northern India is in the grip of one of the harshest monsoon spells in recent years, with Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand facing red alerts for extremely heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded the highest-level alert for these states, warning of widespread flooding, landslides, and mudslides. With rivers swelling and catchment areas receiving incessant downpours, authorities fear more loss of lives and infrastructure damage in the coming days. Uttarakhand: Next 24–48 Hours Critical…

Ravaged Jammu Stares at a Relentless Monsoon Onslaught

September 1, 2025 Editor

Jammu in the Eye of the Storm By: Javid Amin | 31 Aug 2025 The Jammu division, often described as the cultural and economic gateway of Jammu & Kashmir, is facing one of its darkest monsoon seasons in decades. Already reeling from a series of floods, cloudbursts, and deadly landslides since mid-August, the region has been placed under another red alert. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across multiple districts on September 2, extending the crisis well into early September. This isn’t just…

Kashmir Justice: Ex-SHO Sentenced to Life in 2003 Kupwara Fidayeen Attack Case

September 1, 2025 Editor

Ex-SHO Sentenced to Life for Aiding 2003 Kupwara Fidayeen Attack

Justice After Two Decades By: Javid Amin | 31 Aug 2025 In a landmark judgment that has reignited conversations about justice, accountability, and the long shadow of Kashmir’s turbulent years, the Jammu & Kashmir High Court has sentenced Ghulam Rasool Wani, a former Station House Officer (SHO) of Sogam, to life imprisonment. His crime was not a matter of negligence or oversight—it was active collusion. The court found that Wani aided a fidayeen (suicide attacker) from Pakistan-based militant outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad in carrying out a devastating assault in Kupwara Chowk on…

Kashmir Lashed by Gusty Winds and Heavy Rain — MeT Issues Fresh Warnings

September 1, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Weather Update: Gusty Winds, Heavy Rain, and MeT Warnings | IMD Forecast By: Javid Amin | 31 Aug 2025 Kashmir witnessed a dramatic turn in weather on Sunday evening, as a powerful system brought moderate to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong gusty winds across several districts. The stormy conditions, which disrupted normal life, come amid a broader monsoon surge across North India. Affected Areas: Srinagar, Budgam, South Kashmir Srinagar city saw streets waterlogged as heavy rain combined with strong winds, uprooting trees and damaging electric lines in some neighborhoods.…

Reasi Tragedy: Family of Seven, Including Five Children, Killed After Landslide Hits Home

August 30, 2025 Editor

Buried in Silence: Cloudburst Tragedy Claims Seven Lives in Reasi By: Javid Amin | 30 Aug 2025 In a heartbreaking incident, seven members of a single family, including five children, lost their lives when their house collapsed under the impact of a landslide triggered by a cloudburst in Mahore subdivision of Reasi district. The tragedy occurred around 3 a.m. on Saturday, when torrential rains loosened soil on a nearby slope, sending mud and debris crashing onto the modest home. The family, asleep at the time, was buried under layers of…

Jhelum in Crisis: Why Srinagar Still Drowns Despite Crores Spent on Flood Management

August 30, 2025 Editor

A Decade After 2014, Lessons Still Unlearned By: Javid Amin | 30 Aug 2025 The Return of a Nightmare In September 2014, the people of Srinagar woke to a nightmare they will never forget. The Jhelum River breached its embankments, spilling over into neighborhoods that had stood for generations. Entire colonies like Rajbagh, Jawahar Nagar, Bemina, and Gogji Bagh went underwater. Lal Chowk, the city’s commercial heart, resembled a drowned marketplace. The toll was staggering: Over 300 lives lost More than 2.5 lakh houses damaged Billions in property, business, and…

Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) Closure Update – August 30, 2025

August 30, 2025 Editor

Jammu–Srinagar National Highway Closed for 5th Day | NH-44 Traffic Update August 30, 2025 By: Javid Amin | 30 Aug 2025 Why NH-44 is Closed The Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), the Valley’s only all-weather road link to the rest of India, has been shut for the fifth consecutive day following multiple landslides, mudslides, and flash floods across the Udhampur–Ramban belt.Blocked stretches between Jakheni and Chenani (Udhampur district) remain the most critical chokepoints, as heavy rains continue to loosen soil on fragile slopes. Stranded Vehicles Authorities estimate over 2,000 vehicles are…

Paper Leak Scandals Erode Trust, Fuel Youth Frustration in Jammu & Kashmir

August 29, 2025 Editor

Paper Leak Scandals Shake Jammu & Kashmir: Youth Cry for Justice By: Javid Amin | 28 Aug 2025 The repeated cancellation of recruitment exams in Jammu & Kashmir, most recently the JKSSB Junior Engineer (Electrical) paper, has once again ignited a storm of frustration among job aspirants. What should have been a pathway to stable careers is now a labyrinth of leaks, cancellations, and endless uncertainty, leaving thousands of young men and women disillusioned. What Happened This Time? The Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) was scheduled to conduct…