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Gates of Salal dam reopened in view of heavy inflow of water in Chenab river

Reasi, April 22: In view of the heavy inflow of water into the Chenab River in Reasi due to the continuous rainfall in the upper catchment areas, gates of Salal Dam were reopened as a precautionary safety measure on Tuesday.

J-K: Trying our best to restore National Highway soon, says CM Abdullah; Langar to provide food to people

Ramban, April 22: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said efforts are on to restore the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway that was damaged in landslides and floods caused by heavy rain and that arrangements have been made for providing food and water to those affected.

J-K: CM Omar Abdullah inspects flood and landslide damage in Ramban, assures swift restoration of services

Ramban, April 22: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday inspected the destruction caused by floods and landslides in the Ramban town.

Ramban floods: Relief operations in full swing, says Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Ramban, April 22: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said that relief efforts are ongoing in Ramban in Jammu and Kashmir which was hit by flash floods after heavy rainfall and that efforts to restore power and water supply are progressing well while the National Highway 44 remains partially blocked.

J-K : Restoration efforts begin in Ramban after cloudburst, flash floods damage property; no casualties reported

Ramban, April 22: Restoration work is ongoing in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir after a cloudburst and flash floods damaged several houses, a temple, and vehicles. Officials have confirmed that while there was significant property damage, no casualties were reported.

Jammu-Srinagar national highway will be partially restored tomorrow: Union Minister

Jammu, April 22: Union Minister and Lok Sabha member from Jammu and Kashmir, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Tuesday that the Jammu-Srinagar national highway is likely to be partially restored on Wednesday, and the relief operations for the flash flood-affected families in Ramban district were being carried out.

J-K CM Omar Abdullah visits Ramban, assess ground situation, assures comprehensive relief measures

Ramban, April 22: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the landslide-hit Ramban district on Monday to take stock of the situation and assess the ground situation.

Efforts on to restore highway, relief being provided to people affected by flash floods in Ramban: Omar Abdullah

Srinagar, April 22: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said all efforts were being made to provide relief to people affected by the cloudburst-triggered flash floods and landslide in Ramban and attempts are also being made to restore traffic on the national highway.

Ramban flash flood: Jammu-Srinagar highway closed for 3rd consecutive day

Jammu, April 22: The strategic Jammu-Srinagar national highway remained closed for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, and officials said it would take five more days to restore the highway.

Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army responds to Ramban landslide, provides relief

Ramban, April 21: The Indian Army swiftly responded to the devastating cloudburst incident in Ramban, providing essential supplies, medical care, and shelter to stranded passengers and locals along National Highway 44 (NH-44).

Jammu and Kashmir: Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar visits Ramban landslide area, assures relief

Ramban, April 21: Divisional Commissioner of Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, visited the site of the recent devastating landslide in Ramban district on Monday and provided an update on the ongoing relief operations.

Centre will provide financial help to those affected by Ramban landslides: J-K LoP Sunil Sharma

Ramban, April 21: The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Monday said a BJP team has visited Ramban to assess the situation following a devastating landslide and assured that Centre is committed to helping those affected by the disaster.

J-K: Mehbooba Mufti raises concerns over Ramban landslide, crop losses and illegal mining

Srinagar, April 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Monday held a press conference expressing concern over the ongoing crisis in Ramban district after a devastating landslide.

50 pilgrims from Gujarat are safe after a major landslide hit in Jammu Kashmir's Ramban

Gandhinagar, April 21: Gujarat Commissioner of Relief, Alok Kumar Pandey, has confirmed that all 50 pilgrims from Gujarat who were affected by the landslide incident in Ramban, Jammu & Kashmir, are safe and unharmed.

Destroy nature, get punished with disasters like Ramban: Mehbooba Mufti

Jammu, April 21: Former J&K Chief Minister and president of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti slammed the authorities on Monday for the unabated concretisation and cutting down of trees in the ecologically fragile environment of J&K, saying that if nature is disturbed, then disasters like Ramban are bound to happen.

J&K flash flood: Farooq Abdullah seeks relocation of families from Ramban

Jammu, April 21: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and president of the ruling National Conference (NC) Dr Farooq Abdullah, on Monday, sought relocation and rehabilitation of the families affected by the flash floods in Ramban district.

Indian Army brings timely relief to Ramban after cloudburst, aids stranded civilians, works to restore NH44

Ramban, April 21: In response to the cloudburst and intense rainfall that struck the Ramban district on Monday, the Indian Army launched swift and coordinated relief and restoration operations to assist affected civilians and restore connectivity along the National Highway 44 (NH44), according to a press statement.

Fifty Gujaratis safe after Ramban landslide, arrangements made for return: Gujarat Minister Rushikesh Patel

New Delhi, April 21: Gujarat Cabinet Minister Rushikesh Patel on Monday confirmed that all 50 Gujarati tourists stranded in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district due to a recent landslide are safe. He stated that the state government has made arrangements to ensure their well-being and is working to bring them back home as soon as possible.

Ramban flash flood: Union Minister Jitendra Singh praises Indian Army for timely assistance

Ramban, April 21: Union Minister Jitendra Singh hailed Indian Army for their timely assistance by setting up medical camps and distributing essential medicines after three people died following flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.

J-K: Schools in Kashmir valley to remain shut today amid severe weather warnings

Srinagar, April 21: In view of continuing severe weather conditions and forecasts, classwork in all schools across Kashmir valley will remain suspended on Monday, April 21, said Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Education Minister Sakina Itoo.

No need for public to panic: J-K Dy CM Surinder Choudhary assures full govt support for Ramban landslide victims

Ramban, April 20: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Sunday visited the area affected by the landslide that killed three people and assured the public not to panic.

Saddened with loss of property and lives: Ramban MLA Arjun Singh Raju

Ramban, April 20: Ramban MLA Arjun Singh Raju on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of property and lives after a landslide hit the area, killing three people.

Three killed in flash floods in J&K's Ramban; LG, CM express grief, vow help

Jammu, April 20: At least three people were killed in a heavy hailstorm and multiple landslides in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban early on Sunday, while more than 100 were rescued after heavy rain triggered flash floods, authorities said, adding that relief measures have been launched.

Ramban landslide causes extensive damage; locals appeal for relief and rehabilitation

Ramban, April 20: Several buildings and vehicles were damaged in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban after a landslide hit parts of the district following heavy rains and hailstorms in the area. Locals urged the government for help and rehabilitation as they claimed that they had lost their shops and livelihood.

J-K: 3, including 2 children, dead as landslide hits Ramban; over 200 houses damaged

Ramban, April 20: Three people, including two children, lost their lives after a landslide hit Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district on Sunday, Deputy Commissioner Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary said.

Huge loss, urge Centre for support: NC chief Farooq Abdullah on Ramban landslides, flash floods

Jammu and Kashmir, April 20: National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Sunday expressed concern over the heavy damage caused by landslides and flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district. He said lives were lost, infrastructure was damaged, and many vehicles were trapped under debris. He urged the central government to provide support and compensation.

Multiple vehicles, locals trapped under debris after landslide in Ramban

Ramban, April 20: Several vehicles and locals were feared trapped under debris after a landslide hit the Shan Palace area in Ward No 2 of Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir, following heavy rains.

Unfortunate: J-K Deputy CM Choudhary on Ramban landslide deaths

Jammu, April 20: Describing the incident of the landslide that killed three following the heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district as "unfortunate", Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Sunday said that he would go to the place to assess the situation.

Three killed as torrential rain, landslides wreak havoc in J&K's Ramban

Jammu, April 20: At least three people were killed by a heavy hailstorm and multiple landslides in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban, said authorities on Sunday, adding that relief was being provided to the sufferers with top priority.

Extremely Anguished: J-K CM Omar Abdullah on landslide, flash floods in Ramban

Srinagar, April 20: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday expressed anguish over the tragic landslide and flash floods in Ramban that have caused significant damage to life and property in the Union Territory.

Heavy rains trigger landslides in Ramban, Jammu-Srinagar National Highway shut

Ramban, April 20: Heavy rainfall on Sunday triggered landslides in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, leading to the complete closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) and damage to several houses.

Those who spread terrorism won't be spared: J-K senior official after police attach properties under UAPA

Ramban, April 5: Intensifying its crackdown on terror networks, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday attached two properties in the Gool area of Ramban district under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), with senior police officials reiterating that individuals aiding terrorism will not be spared.

J-K: Security beefed up in Ramban for Navratri, Eid celebrations

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