Author: Agencies
JAMMU: In a significant crackdown on criminal elements, the Jammu Police apprehended a history-sheeter and recovered a sharp-edged weapon from his possession in R.S. Pura. According to officials, the arrest was made on March 16 during routine patrolling by a team from Police Station R.S. Pura, led by SHO Inspector Tribhawan Khajuria. The team noticed a suspicious individual near Agra Chak, close to Jamia Masjid. On spotting the police, the suspect attempted to flee but was quickly overpowered by the team. During interrogation, the accused identified himself as Yudhvir Singh, a resident of Old Agra Chak. A search of his…
JAMMU: The Jammu & Kashmir Dharmarth Trust held an important meeting of its Trustees, Council members, and senior office bearers in Jammu on Tuesday, chaired by Dr. Karan Singh, Chairman Trustee of the Trust. The meeting was attended by Trustees Vikramaditya Singh, Ajatshatru Singh, Martand Singh, and Ranvijay Singh. During the session, Dr. P.S. Pathania, President of the Trust, presented a detailed overview of the renovation and restoration works undertaken across various temples in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting also saw in-depth discussions on the progress and future plans for the development of Sri Raghunath Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Birpur, and the…
NEW DELHI: Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday described his nearly six-month detention in Jodhpur Central Jail as a “huge horror story,” while highlighting the difficulties faced by his wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, in pursuing legal remedies during the period. Wangchuk was released recently after the government revoked his detention under the National Security Act. He expressed hope that the authorities would continue engaging in meaningful dialogue, stating that further action would only be considered if talks fail. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Wangchuk said he had been mentally prepared to remain in jail for up to…
JAMMU: A senior Army officer on Tuesday reviewed operational preparedness along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu, officials said. The review was carried out by Lt Gen P. K. Mishra, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the White Knight Corps, who visited forward areas along with the GOC of the Crossed Swords Division, according to Army sources. During the visit, Lt Gen Mishra interacted with troops deployed along the Line of Control and assessed the overall readiness on the ground. He was briefed on the various measures being undertaken to strengthen defences and enhance operational effectiveness…
JAMMU: The Neurosurgery Department at AIIMS Jammu has achieved a significant milestone by successfully performing a highly complex reconstructive surgery on a 15-year-old girl from Pathankot, who was suffering from a rare bony tumour affecting her forehead and eye socket. The patient had been diagnosed with an aneurysmal bone cyst—a benign but aggressive tumour—that led to visible facial deformity and gradual loss of vision. The condition severely impacted her confidence and even prevented her from attending school. The case posed a major challenge due to the tumour’s high risk of bleeding and its extension into the brain, where it was…
JAMMU: Demonstrating a strong commitment to passenger safety and service, the Jammu Division of Northern Railway has once again set a commendable example through the prompt actions of its ticket checking staff. Working under the guidance of Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal, the team has been actively contributing not only to passenger convenience but also to ensuring security onboard trains. In a significant incident on March 17, Sandeep Kumar, a ticket checking staff member posted at Pathankot headquarters, apprehended two mobile thieves near Narwana station. The accused were caught red-handed while attempting to steal a passenger’s mobile phone in…
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said that India, with her 1.4 billion population, holds the key to “Green World” transition. In other words, India stands at a decisive stage in the global transition towards a green future and is well placed to play a leading role in shaping it, the Minister said. Addressing the 10th Sustainable Business Futures Summit 2026, he said that with a significant share of the world’s population, India’s progress will play a key role…
KATRA: In preparation for the upcoming Navratra Festival, Sarah Rizvi, IPS, DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range, chaired a joint security review meeting at Katra to evaluate and enhance arrangements for the smooth and peaceful conduct of the holy occasion. The meeting was attended by senior officials, including the SSP Reasi, Commanding Officer of CRPF 6th Battalion, SP Katra, SDPO Katra, DySP Bhawan, and representatives from the Army, Intelligence Bureau, CID, Railways, Traffic Police, and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. During the session, SSP Reasi presented a detailed security grid plan covering Katra town, the yatra route, and the Shrine area. Emphasizing…
JAMMU: A delegation of the Bharatiya Jain Sanghatna on Tuesday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and submitted representations regarding key initiatives concerning the Jain community. The delegation was led by its President Sandeep Jain Sunny and included General Secretary Monika Jain, Patron Rajeev Jain, and Cultural Secretary Priyanka Jain. In their memorandum, the Sanghatna urged the Lieutenant Governor to recommend to the Union Ministry of Culture a proposal for organizing “Jainत्व – Sanatan Sanskriti Mahotsav,” a cultural programme aimed at highlighting the philosophical heritage of Jainism and its shared civilizational values such as Ahimsa, compassion, ethical living, and social…
JAMMU: A wave of shock and panic swept through the Chatha Farm area late Tuesday night after a local man was found brutally murdered. The deceased has been identified as Balvir Singh, son of Surjeet Singh and a resident of the locality. He was discovered lying in a pool of blood by passers-by, bearing grievous injuries. According to police sources, the victim’s throat had been slit with a sharp-edged weapon by an unidentified assailant. On receiving information, a police team from Satwari Police Station rushed to the spot and shifted the critically injured man to Government Medical College Jammu. However,…