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SRINAGAR: A Pakistani terrorist was killed in a joint operation conducted by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in the general area of Buchhar in the Uri sector of north Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. According to the Indian Army, the operation was launched on the intervening night of March 14–15 following specific intelligence inputs from the Jammu and Kashmir Police about a possible infiltration attempt. Troops deployed in the area spotted suspicious movement in a thicket and readjusted their ambush positions. When challenged, the terrorist opened indiscriminate fire, triggering a brief exchange of gunfire. During the encounter,…
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the attempted firing incident involving former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and president of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Farooq Abdullah. According to an official order, the SIT has been constituted considering the seriousness and sensitivity of the case and will function under the supervision of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Jammu-Samba-Kathua Range. The seven-member team includes Sanjay Sharma, Irshad Hussain Rather, Arvind Kumar Sambyal, Saroop Singh, Paramjeet Singh, Sanjeev Chib, and Shariq Majeed. The order constituting the SIT was issued by Inspector…
MOGA (PUNJAB): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday criticised the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab over the issue of alleged religious conversions, stating that if the Bharatiya Janata Party forms the government in the state, the first bill it will introduce will be aimed at banning such conversions. Addressing the ‘Badlav Rally’, Shah also targeted the Indian National Congress, blaming it for the rise of terrorism in the border state during its rule. He further criticised the Congress over the inclusion of Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara in Pakistan at the time of Partition, while highlighting that the government led…
KATHUA: A CBSE Capacity Building Programme on Cyber Crime and Cyber Security was organised at Jammu Sanskriti School Kathua in collaboration with the Central Board of Secondary Education Centre of Excellence, Ludhiana, with the aim of enhancing educators’ awareness about cyber safety and equipping them to address cyber-related challenges in the digital age. The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation from teachers of various schools, providing a collaborative platform for learning, interaction and exchange of ideas. The programme began with a welcome address by Monika Sharma, Pre-Primary Coordinator, who highlighted the growing importance of cyber awareness in today’s technology-driven world. The sessions…
UDHAMPUR: Bridging the critical healthcare gap in rural regions, the 27th Mega Health Mela was successfully organized on Saturday in Thial, providing free, advanced medical care to over 1,000 local residents. The massive health outreach initiative was organized by the Durga Dass Sharma Memorial Society (Regd.), an organization dedicated exclusively to community welfare in Thial. The camp was executed in strategic collaboration with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital and received active support from the volunteers of Narsingh Seva Kendra, Khoon. The grounds of the Government Higher Secondary School and the adjacent Sh. Jagan Nath Swamy Temple were transformed…
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday addressed the National Conference on Cold Water Fisheries organised by the Department of Fisheries, Government of India in Srinagar. The event was also attended by Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh, who graced the occasion alongside senior officials and experts from across the country. In his keynote address, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted the significant rise in fish production and infrastructure development in Jammu and Kashmir since 2020, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to empower fish farmers and enhance their incomes. He said the Union Territory has emerged as the…
JAMMU: The Department of Ophthalmology at AIIMS Jammu, Vijaypur, observed World Glaucoma Week from March 8 to 14, 2026, conducting screening and awareness activities to highlight the importance of early detection of Glaucoma. During the week-long programme, patients were screened for glaucoma using advanced diagnostic equipment such as Non-Contact Tonometer, Applanation Tonometer, Automated Perimetry and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). Awareness lectures were also organised in the OPD area for patients and their attendants. All activities were conducted under the guidance of ED & CEO D. N. Sharma, while logistical support was provided by Dean (Academics) and Medical Superintendent Meeta Gupta.…
JAMMU: Heritage School organised an orientation programme in the school amphitheatre to welcome new students of Classes I and II along with their parents for the academic session 2026–27. The programme began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Principal Akash Pradhan, guest speaker Dr. Richa Sharma, Vice Principal Rashmi Thakur, Founder Headmistress and Mentor Vandana Jasrotia, and Headmistress Hemneet Kour, accompanied by the chanting of shlokas. Welcoming the gathering, Hemneet Kour shared the school’s vision of holistic and experiential learning. Coordinators Rachita Anand and Harpreet Kaur briefed parents about the curriculum, school guidelines and assessment practices. Guest speaker…
KATHUA : 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 laid the foundation stone of a major Multi National Company pharmaceutical manufacturing facility at Village Gadadhar in district Kathua. The project, with investment of over Rs 600 to 700 cr, is being set up by Orchid Pharma with facilitation from Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Jitendra Singh said the investment of around 600 crore rupees, being…
JAMMU: As part of the week-long celebrations of International Women’s Day under the national theme “Naari Leads Swachhata,” the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) organized a comprehensive SafaiMitra Suraksha Shivir at its premises on Saturday to ensure the health, safety, and dignity of women sanitation workers and members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) contributing to the Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0. The programme was attended by Commissioner JMC and Mission Director SBM-U 2.0 Dr. Devansh Yadav (IAS), who presided as the Chief Guest. He was joined by Joint Commissioner Health and Sanitation Abdul Star (JKAS) and Chief Medical Officer Jammu Dr. Harbaksh…