Jammu
City in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir
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Jammu is a city in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region. It is the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir, which is an Indian-administered union territory. It is the headquarters and the largest city in Jammu district. Lying on the banks of the river Tawi, the city of Jammu, with an area of 240 km2 (93 sq mi), is surrounded by the Himalayas in the north and the northern plains in the south. Jammu is the second-most populous city of the union territory. Jammu is known as "City of Temples" for its ancient temples and Hindu shrines.
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Central team in Jammu to assess damage as floods, landslides continue to batter Jammu and KashmirHeavy rains, floods, and landslides have caused widespread devastation across Jammu and Kashmir, prompting the central government to dispatch an inter-ministerial team to assess the damage. Landslides..IndiaTimes - Published | |
School bells stop ringing in flood-hit North India as water cuts off accessFloods across north India have severely disrupted education, leaving students like Suresh Rawat unable to attend school after a bridge washed away. Schools in Punjab, Himachal, and Jammu have been..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Tawi, Chenab, Basantar water level crosses danger mark, Jammu authorities on high alert; schools, colleges shut, watchIncessant rainfall has swollen all the rivers and streams in the Jammu division, as the water level again crossed the flood alert mark in Tawi, Chenab, Basantar and Ujh rivers, with authorities using..DNA - Published | |
Shah tours flood-hit Jammu, assures assistance from CentreUnion Home Minister Amit Shah assessed flood damage in Jammu, assuring full central support and prompt relief efforts. He highlighted the crucial role of the Army and security forces in rescue..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Army builds bailey bridge over Tawi River within 12 hoursFollowing the collapse of a section of the Tawi Bridge No. 4 due to heavy rainfall, the Army's Tiger Division swiftly constructed a 110-feet bailey bridge in under 12 hours. The Rising Star Corps also..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Police seize property of Pak-based terroristJammu police seized a land parcel belonging to Mohammed Azam, a Pakistan-based handler of Hizbul Mujahideen, who is originally from Poonch district. Azam, a proclaimed offender evading arrest after..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Cloudbursts rip through Jammu’s mountains, 11 dead as Aug rain toll climbs to 122Torrential rain and cloudbursts in Jammu and Kashmir have caused devastating flash floods and landslides, resulting in 11 deaths in Ramban and Reasi districts. A couple and their five children were..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Watch: Jammu college students wade through knee-deep water, carry bags on head; heavy rains batter J&KIndiaTimes - Published | |
Railways rescues 2,500 stranded due to flooding in JammuIndiaTimes - Published | |
Why is India still witnessing heavy rainfall? Is the rain pattern changing?Jammu had recorded 380 mm of rainfall in 24 hours. This is the highest rainfall ever recorded in Jammu in 24 hours since 1910.DNA - Published | |
Jammu: Vaishno Devi landslide death toll rises to 34 as rain batters North IndiaAt least 34 people have died after a landslide occurred near Mata Vaishno Devi in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir.DNA - Published | |
North India Rains LIVE Updates: 30 killed after landslide hits Vaishno Devi Yatra route; heavy rains disrupts trains, traffic in JammuRelentless downpours have wreaked havoc across Jammu and Kashmir, triggering flash floods and landslides.DNA - Published | |
Jammu: 5 killed, 14 injured as landslide hits Vaishno Devi route amid heavy rainThe landslide occurred near Inderprastha Bhojnalaya at Adhkwari in Katra.DNA - Published | Rain havoc: Jammu records 2nd-highest single-day August rainfall in a centuryIn Jammu, at least 45 students of Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine were evacuated by State Disaster Response Force and police after floodwaters submerged the hostel complex ground floor,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Mother, son among three killed in rain-related accidents in JammuIndiaTimes - Published | Bodies of 2 flash flood victims recovered in Rajouri and Poonch; Army rescues civilians stranded on river islandTragedy struck Jammu as the bodies of two flash flood victims, including a young girl, were recovered in Rajouri and Poonch. Swift action by the Army saved several individuals stranded on an island in..IndiaTimes - Published |
8-yr old crushed to death by SUV in JammuIndiaTimes - Published | Cloudburst in Kathua triggers landslide, flash floods: 7 dead, trains disrupted, CM announces ex-gratia – top developmentsA devastating cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district has claimed seven lives, triggering landslides and flash floods. The deluge washed away roads, damaged homes, and disrupted train..IndiaTimes - Published |
Terror funding: Special NIA court frames charges against Jamaat-e-Islami trio, trustA special NIA court in Jammu has charged three Jamaat-e-Islami operatives and a trust for allegedly raising and using funds to promote the banned organization's activities, violating the UAPA. The..IndiaTimes - Published | Amarnath Yatra suspended for 2nd day from JammuIndiaTimes - Published |
J&K rains: Two teachers washed away in flash floods in Ramban; Amarnath Yatra suspendedTragedy struck in Jammu's Ramban district as flash floods claimed the lives of two government teachers from Udhampur, prompting school closures in Poonch and Rajouri. The teachers were caught in the..IndiaTimes - Published | Kashmiri OGW held with arms, ammunition in JammuIndiaTimes - Published |
Amarnath Yatra: No pilgrimage tomorrow; to remain suspended for 2nd consecutive day due to inclement weatherThe Amarnath Yatra has been suspended from Jammu due to heavy rainfall in the Kashmir region, impacting pilgrim movement to base camps. Authorities have halted convoy movement from Bhagwati Nagar Jammu..IndiaTimes - Published | Murder bid stink as SUV driver hits elderly Jammu scooter rider twice, fleesIn Jammu, a shocking incident occurred where a Thar SUV driver deliberately hit an elderly scooter driver, Kamal Dutta, twice, leaving him critically injured and admitted to the ICU. CCTV footage..IndiaTimes - Published |
Throat slit by banned Chinese manjha, biker dies in JammuIndiaTimes - Published | Twin probes into police ‘firing’ death of Jammu youthFollowing the alleged fatal police shooting of 21-year-old Mohammad Parvez in Jammu, both magisterial and police investigations have been initiated amid widespread protests and condemnation. The probes..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Drug peddler’ killed in Jammu crossfire, kin cry foulA suspected drug peddler, Parvez Ahmed, died in an exchange of fire with police in Jammu, prompting allegations of a staged encounter from his family. Protests erupted, leading to the suspension of two..IndiaTimes - Published | Only lawyers can wear white shirt, black coat & pants inside court: J&K HC bar associationThe Jammu high court bar association has prohibited non-lawyers from wearing the lawyer's uniform of white shirt, black trousers, and black coat on court premises. This decision aims to curb..IndiaTimes - Published |
Amarnath Yatra: 18th batch of pilgrims leaves from Jammu base camp to KashmirThe 18th group of Shri Amarnath Yatra pilgrims has departed for the holy cave. A total of 4,388 devotees left from Jammu in two batches. One batch went to Baltal, and the other proceeded with 2,815..IndiaTimes - Published | Landslide near Dewal Bridge on Jammu-Srinagar NH, traffic hitA landslide struck near Dewal Bridge in Udhampur district's Samroli village on Sunday, disrupting traffic along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. The incident, involving a massive boulder slide,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Four booked for duping jobseekers; PSA slapped on two criminals in JammuJammu & Kashmir Police's Crime Branch has filed three cases against fraudsters, including one already jailed, for allegedly defrauding job seekers of Rs 1.5 crore with promises of government jobs. Ajay..IndiaTimes - Published | J&K Cong netas detained as police block rally seeking statehoodJammu and Kashmir Congress leaders, including Tariq Hameed Karra, were detained by police during a planned "statehood march" in Jammu. The protest aimed to demand the restoration of J&K's statehood,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Dhangri massacre: NIA court frames charges against 2 terrorist harbourersA special NIA court in Jammu has charged Nisar Ahmed and Mushtaq Hussain for aiding the 2023 Dhangri massacre perpetrators. Accused of providing shelter, food, and guidance to terrorists linked to..IndiaTimes - Published | Rain-battered tracks halt Amarnath yatra; Army rescues 500 pilgrims stranded in landslidesThe Amarnath Yatra has been temporarily suspended from Jammu, Pahalgam, and Baltal base camps due to rain-damaged tracks. Repair work is underway, with resumption planned for July 18, weather..IndiaTimes - Published |
NC criticises BJP over new Ladakh LG, calls it betrayal of promiseNational Conference has criticised the central government's decision. The decision involves appointing Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kavinder Gupta as Ladakh's Lieutenant Governor. NC spokesperson..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP MLAs protest in Jammu over compulsory Urdu for naib tehsildar posts, demand rollbackBJP legislators protested in Jammu against a government order mandating Urdu for naib tehsildar recruitment exams. They deemed the order discriminatory towards Jammu's youth and other official..IndiaTimes - Published |
12th batch of Amarnath pilgrims leave from JammuA new group of 7,049 pilgrims embarked on the Shri Amarnath Yatra from Jammu's Bhagwati Nagar on Sunday, proceeding towards the holy cave shrine in the Himalayas under stringent security.IndiaTimes - Published | Jammu university student from Bihar arrested for smuggling illegal weapons, selling them to criminalsSamba district police in Jammu have dismantled an illegal arms trade network, arresting a Central University of Jammu student from Bihar. Kaif Ahmad was apprehended with a country-made pistol,..IndiaTimes - Published |
J&K Police set up helpline for terror victims in Jammu, Udhampur & RajouriIndiaTimes - Published | Amarnath convoy vehicle hits divider in Udhampur, driver hurtAn Amarnath Yatra convoy vehicle met with an accident in Udhampur, injuring the driver, while 7,579 pilgrims embarked from Jammu for the holy cave. The mishap occurred in Chenani, possibly due to the..IndiaTimes - Published |
SIA files chargesheet against Hizbul chief, 10 others in narco terror case in JammuThe J&K State Investigation Agency (SIA) has filed a chargesheet against 11 accused, including Hizb-ul-Mujahideen chief Syed Salahudeen, in a cross-border narco-terror case. Investigations revealed a..IndiaTimes - Published | Amarnath Yatra 2025: 20k visit holy cave; 3rd pilgrim batch leaves JammuLieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board’s Yatri Niwas Complex in Baltal, reporting that over 20,000 devotees have already completed the pilgrimage. The third group..IndiaTimes - Published |
Amarnath Yatra begins amid tight security, devotees undeterred by terror threatAmidst heightened security, the Amarnath Yatra commenced with chants of devotion echoing through Kashmir Valley as the first convoy of pilgrims made its way towards the sacred cave shrine. Lieutenant..IndiaTimes - Published | Amarnath Yatra: Officials conduct mock drill at Yatri Niwas base camp; yatra set to begin on July 3Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir are preparing for the Amarnath Yatra. A mock drill was conducted at Yatri Niwas. This drill tested emergency response for potential disasters. The first pilgrim..IndiaTimes - Published |
Burning smell in cabin: Air India flight makes emergency landing in Mumbai - aircraft change initiatedAn Air India flight to Chennai made an emergency landing in Mumbai. The reason was a burning smell in the cockpit. Another Air India Express flight from Delhi to Jammu returned due to a technical..IndiaTimes - Published | Pahalgam attack: Terrorist harbourers remanded in 5-day NIA custodyA Jammu court has granted the NIA a five-day remand for two men arrested for harboring Pakistani terrorists involved in the Pahalgam massacre on April 22. Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar and Bashir Ahmad Jothar..IndiaTimes - Published |
GPS interference: AI Express Delhi-Jammu flight returns to IGIAAn Air India Express flight from Delhi to Jammu (IX-2564) returned to Delhi due to suspected GPS interference, a growing concern for airlines operating near conflict zones. The flight landed safely,..IndiaTimes - Published | Operation Sindhu: Second rescue flight carrying 290 Indian students lands in Delhi; evacuated from war-hit IranAmidst escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the Indian government initiated Operation Sindhu, safely evacuating Indian nationals from the Middle East. A flight carrying 290 students, mainly..IndiaTimes - Published |
Jammu university law student falls to death from hostel buildingA law student from Jammu University, identified as Vishal Bhardwaj, tragically died after an apparent fall from his hostel terrace on Tuesday night. Fellow students discovered Bhardwaj unconscious near..IndiaTimes - Published | IRCTC tour package to Vaishno Devi starts from Rs 1700 for 3 nights and 4 days; check all details hereThe journey which begins from June 15, includes a four-day, three-night package that consists of a round trip from Delhi to Jammu and back via the Rajdhani Express.DNA - Published |
