Rising KashmirRising KashmirRising Kashmir
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • Kashmir
    • City
    • Jammu
    • Politics
  • National
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
  • Sports
Search

Archives

  • August 2025
  • July 2025
  • June 2025
  • May 2025
  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • December 2024
  • November 2024
  • October 2024
  • September 2024
  • August 2024
  • July 2024
  • June 2024
  • May 2024
  • April 2024
  • March 2024
  • February 2024
  • January 2024
  • December 2023
  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022

Categories

  • Anchor
  • Breaking
  • Business
  • City
  • Developing Story
  • Editorial
  • Education
  • Features
  • Health
  • Interview
  • Jammu
  • Jammu and Kashmir News
  • Kashmir
  • Kashmir Tourism
  • Kath Bath
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • SEO
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Top Stories
  • Trending
  • Uncategorized
  • Video
  • Viewpoint
  • World
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Ramban landslides, flashfloods: Officials directed to ensure relief, assistance to needy: Dr Jitendra
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Rising KashmirRising Kashmir
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
  • National
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
  • Sports
Search
  • Top Stories
    • Developing Story
    • Anchor
    • Breaking
    • Business
    • Editorial
    • Education
    • Features
    • Health
    • Interview
  • More
    • National
    • Politics
    • Opinion
    • Technology
    • Sports
    • Trending
    • World
  • Kashmir
    • City
    • Jammu
    • Jammu and Kashmir News
    • Kashmir Tourism
    • Kath Bath
    • Video
    • Viewpoint
Follow US
© 2024. All Rights Reserved.
Rising Kashmir > Blog > Politics > Ramban landslides, flashfloods: Officials directed to ensure relief, assistance to needy: Dr Jitendra
Politics

Ramban landslides, flashfloods: Officials directed to ensure relief, assistance to needy: Dr Jitendra

sameer
Last updated: April 21, 2025 12:45 am
sameer
Published: April 21, 2025
Share
5 Min Read
SHARE
Follow us on

New Delhi, Apr 20: As hailstorms and landslides wreak havoc in Udhampur, Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Jitendra Singh on Sunday apprised of three casualties and loss of property to a couple of families.
As National Highway (NH) 44 in the Ramban area remains blocked, Singh said he was in touch with the Deputy Commissioner and informed that relief was being provided to those who were facing hardships due to the hailstorm.
“There was a heavy hailstorm, multiple landslides and fast winds throughout the night in the Ramban region, including the areas surrounding the Ramban town. The National Highway stands blocked, and unfortunately, there have been three casualties and loss of property for a couple of families. I am in constant touch with Deputy Commissioner Mr Baseer-ul-Haq Chaudhary,” Singh posted on X.
The Union Minister said that the district officials have been directed to ensure that assistance and relief are provided to those who need it. Singh urged the public not to panic amid the ongoing chaos over the natural calamity.
“The district administration deserves appreciation for timely and prompt action, which helped save several precious lives. Every kind of relief, both financial and otherwise, is being provided. The DC has been conveyed that, if need be, whatever more is required, can be provided from MP’s personal resources as well. The request is not to panic. We shall all, together, overcome this natural calamity, he added.
The parts of National Highway (NH) 44 in the Ramban area of Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir were blocked due to heavy rains in the area on Sunday.
Heavy rains lashed parts of Udhampur on Saturday night, blocking traffic in various parts of National Highway 44 in the Ramban area.

Huge loss, urge Centre for support: NC chief
National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday expressed concern over the heavy damage caused by landslides and flashfloods in Ramban district. He said lives were lost, infrastructure was damaged, and many vehicles were trapped under debris and urged the central government to provide support and compensation.
“A huge loss has occurred in Ramban. There is a report of three deaths. Many vehicles are stuck under the debris. A lot of damage has been incurred. A bridge near a tunnel is damaged. There is a huge loss in Banihal as well. The Deputy Chief Minister has left for Ramban. Our ministers are also reaching out from Kashmir,” Abdullah told the media.
He assured that all help would be provided by the Jammu and Kashmir government and requested help from the Centre. “This is a disaster and we will provide all the possible assistance we can. We have also requested that the centre help us in managing this disaster and compensate for the loss to some extent,” he said.

Nizamuddin seeks compensation for calamity-hit people
Senior Congress leader and MLA Bandipora, Nizamuddin Bhat on Sunday expressed deep concern over the widespread devastation caused by landslides and flashfloods in Ramban district.
“A huge loss has occurred in Ramban. There are reports of three deaths,” Bhat said. “Disturbing visuals from the affected area show vehicles buried under mud and rubble, while shops and a restaurant have also been damaged. “Some vehicles from my constituency, Bandipora, are buried under the debris,” he added.
Calling it a grave disaster, the Congress leader highlighted the need for a coordinated response and appealed to the government to provide immediate assistance to the affected families. “This is a disaster. Besides the UT government, the central government should also step in to help manage this tragedy and compensate those who have suffered losses,” he said.
Bhat said timely intervention and comprehensive support from both the UT and central governments would be crucial in alleviating the suffering of the affected population and in rebuilding the damaged infrastructure.

 

MP Jugal Kishore reiterates govt’s commitment to achieving Viksit Bharat
Hakeem hails ECI for free & fair parl elections, seeks early assembly polls
Independence Day: BJP Minority Front pays tribute to Martyr Veer Abdul Hamid
LG should have called Muharram-related meeting: Congress  
Vice Chairperson DDC Udhampur holds public grievance redressal camp at Sundla

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Copy Link Print
Previous Article Reasi cloudbursts: Bukhari seeks compensation for affected families
Next Article Restoration of statehood crucial for alleviating people’s issues: Dr Farooq
Leave a Comment Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

1MFollowersLike
262kFollowersFollow
InstagramFollow
234kSubscribersSubscribe
Google NewsFollow

Latest News

Property of notorious drug peddler attached in Handwara: Police 
Breaking Kashmir
August 29, 2025
Rising Kashmir
SMVDSB refutes ‘negligence’ claims on pilgrim tragedy
Jammu
August 29, 2025
Power shutdown announced in Kashmir; check areas here
Breaking Kashmir
August 29, 2025
LG Sinha orders inquiry into Vaishno Devi landslide tragedy, panel to submit report in two weeks
Developing Story Jammu and Kashmir News
August 29, 2025

Recent Posts

  • Property of notorious drug peddler attached in Handwara: Police 
  • SMVDSB refutes ‘negligence’ claims on pilgrim tragedy
  • Power shutdown announced in Kashmir; check areas here
  • LG Sinha orders inquiry into Vaishno Devi landslide tragedy, panel to submit report in two weeks
  • Habitual Timber Smugglers detained under PSA in Kupwara

Recent Comments

  1. Raja Mani Khan on Minor Girl Dies in J&K’s Poonch Landslide
  2. Raja Mani Khan on Srinagar: People gather in big numbers to participate in Muharram procession
  3. Shah on Relief for Employees: J&K Bank Fixes EMI-Credit Mismatch, says JK Bank Chairman
  4. Latif khan on Why Kashmir needs Stronger Private Healthcare and Health Insurance
  5. Sameer farooq mir on Qazi Irfan assumes charge as RTO Kashmir

Contact Us

Flat No 7,Press Enclave, Srinagar, 190001
0194 2477887
9971795706
[email protected]
[email protected]

Quick Link

  • E-Paper
  • About Us
  • Contact Us

Top Categories

Stay Connected

1.10MFollowersLike
305kFollowersFollow
344kFollowersFollow
2.9kSubscribersSubscribe
WhatsAppFollow
Copyright © Rising Kashmir
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
  • National
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
  • Sports
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?