Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh participated in the cleanliness drive at Bawe Wali Mata Temple in Jammu on Monday. Meanwhile, Minister of State L Murugan participated in a cleanliness drive at Shiva Temple in Nilgiris.Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha participated in the ‘Swachchata Abhiyan campaign’ in the Kali Bari temple […]
“Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat,” says LG Manoj Sinha after inaugurating Tirupati Balaji Temple in Jammu
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday inaugurated Tirupati Balaji temple in Sidra on the outskirts of Jammu and said this temple is an example of “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Union Ministers G Kishan Reddy and Jitendra Singh were also present. After the […]
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Jammu to review situation amid ongoing encounter in Rajouri
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday arrived in Jammu to take stock of the situation in the ongoing encounter between security forces and terrorists in Rajouri’s Kandi area. Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Army Chief General Manoj Pande received the Union minister on his arrival here. Singh will proceed to […]
6 people injured in twin blasts in Jammu
As many as six people were injured in twin blasts in the Narwal area of Jammu, said officials on Saturday. “Twin blasts occurred in Narwal area of Jammu, 6 people injured,” said ADGP Jammu Zone Mukesh Singh. Further details are awaited. (ANI)
Encounter breaks out in Jammu; 2 terrorists trapped
An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Sidhra area of Jammu on Wednesday morning, police said. According to the Jammu and Kashmir Police, two terrorists are suspected to be at the site of the encounter. Further details are awaited. Earlier on Monday, an over-ground worker of […]
Kashmiri Pandits protest in Jammu against government over rehabilitation issue
Kashmiri Pandits on Monday protested in Jammu against the government over the issue of rehabilitation. This came days after Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said employees who do not work, would not get paid, Kashmiri Pandit Migrant Employees on Thursday staged a sit-in to protest the L-G’s remarks. Earlier, the Kashmiri Pandits protested alleging that […]
Govt focusing on development to boost tourism in Jammu
As part of the government’s plan to boost tourism in Jammu and Kashmir, special attention is being given to the Jammu province since the abrogation of Article 370 to bring all the places on the tourist map. According to the Lieutenant Governor, a total of 210 tourist destinations have been identified and integrated tourism development […]
Pakistani intruder shot dead along international border in Jammu
A Pakistani intruder was neutralised by the Border Security Force (BSF) along the international border in RS Pura Sector in Jammu, said a senior BSF officer on Tuesday. The intruder was neutralised at 2.30 am today as he continued approaching towards fence even after he was challenged to stop. “An intruder coming from […]
3 JeM operatives sent to 6-day police remand in Jammu
Three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) operatives, who were arrested on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, were sent to six-day police remand, said police on Thursday. The Jammu Police busted a terror module of Jaish-e-Mohammad and arrested three operatives Mohammad Yaseen, Farhan Farooq and Farooq Ahmed. The Police had also recovered three AK-56 rifles, […]
Anti-encroachment drive held in Jammu
An anti-encroachment drive was conducted on Thursday by the Revenue Department in Jammu, officials said. The drive was held near the Office of Divisional Commissioners. Further information is awaited. Previously, this year in February, an anti-encroachment drive was conducted by the enforcement team of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) in the […]
First blow to Dogra culture: Mehbooba Mufti on Jammu voters registration
After the administration’s order facilitating people residing for over one year in Jammu to register as voters, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wedneday said the move is the “first blow” to Dogra culture and identity. Taking to Twitter, Mufti said, “ECI’s latest order for registration of new […]
J-K: Mobile internet services suspended in parts of Jammu, Rajouri
Mobile Internet services have been temporarily suspended on Tuesday in parts of Jammu and Rajouri districts of Jammu and Kashmir. An official notification by the Jammu and Kashimir administration said that the internet services were temporarily suspended under fear that the services will be “misused by anti-national elements, that may […]
Pakistani intruder shot at along IB in Jammu’s Samba
Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday shot a Pakistani intruder who attempted to smuggle narcotics across the International Border (IB) in the Samba area of Jammu. According to the BSF spokesperson, in the early hours of the day, an intruder who tried to cross the border was shot by BSF personnel after […]
CBI arrests revenue dept official in Jammu in bribery case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday said it has arrested a Revenue Department Official in Jammu in a bribery case. According to the CBI, a case was registered on complaint against Ajay Kumar, Girdawar (Revenue Department Official equivalent to Kanungo) Miran Sahib, Jammu on the allegations of demanding […]
J-K: NIA conducts raids in Jammu, Doda
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out raids at different locations in Doda and Jammu on Monday. According to sources, the raids are currently underway. Further details are awaited. Meanwhile, the NIA on Saturday had arrested a radicalised and active member of Islamic State (ISIS) from his residence in Delhi […]