Author: Agencies
NEW DELHI: The Centre and the Union Territory administration of Ladakh on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained for allegedly instigating people in a sensitive border region adjoining Pakistan and China. Justifying Wangchuk’s detention under the National Security Act (NSA), Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told a bench comprising Justices Aravind Kumar and P B Varale that all procedural safeguards were followed. “This court is dealing with a person who is instigating people in a border area where regional sensitivity is involved,” Mehta submitted, adding that Wangchuk had been treated fairly and that all provisions…
NEW DELHI: Addressing the Annual Atal Innovation Incubator Conclave “AIM SUMVAAD”, here today Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh linked the “Atal Innovation Mission” with the Modi Government’s thrust on innovation led growth and scalable StartUps. In this context, he also mentioned the Budget 2026 focus on “ease of doing business”. said that the Union Budget 2026–27 provides a strong push to India’s startup and entrepreneurship ecosystem, with special emphasis on incubation, innovation, and…
JAMMU: Jammu (Rural) Police on Tuesday arrested three drug peddlers and recovered 9.09 grams of heroin-like substance during a naka checking operation at Nagbani Chowk, Domana. The operation was conducted on specific intelligence inputs by a police team from Police Station Domana, led by SHO Inspector Varuneshwar Singh. During the checking, the police intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number JK14C-1100 and apprehended three occupants. The arrested accused have been identified as Amit Kesar, son of Vijay Kumar, resident of Marh, Jammu; Gokul Singh, son of Madan Singh, resident of Aithem, Jammu; and Daljeet Singh, son of Sandal Singh, resident of…
KATRA: In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, District Police Reasi apprehended a man and recovered contraband substance during routine naka checking at Nangal area of Katra. Officials said that a Flying Squad of District Police Reasi had set up a routine naka at Nangal, Katra. At around 6:40 pm, a vehicle bearing registration number JK02BH-2524, travelling from Jammu towards Katra, attempted to evade the naka by suddenly making a U-turn and fleeing the spot. However, the alert naka party acted swiftly and intercepted the vehicle. During questioning, the driver identified himself as Balvinder Kumar, son of Dev Raj, a…
UDHAMPUR: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in a remote forest area of Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. The gunfight erupted during an ongoing search operation being jointly conducted by the Army and police in the Jaffer forest area of Ramnagar in the hilly district. Officials said the operation was launched early Monday following specific inputs about the movement of two to three terrorists in the area. The suspected terrorists are believed to be affiliated with the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit. Intermittent exchange of fire between the two sides was continuing when…
JAMMU: Heritage School on Tuesday hosted a Cap Presentation Ceremony in collaboration with The Golf Foundation and with support from the BMW India Foundation, aimed at recognising and nurturing young golfing talent at the grassroots level. The initiative focused on identifying students with potential in golf and providing them with professional-level training and assessment. As many as 40 students participated in the programme, reflecting the school’s commitment to inclusivity, discipline and excellence in sports. The ceremony was graced by Chairman of Heritage School, Sunil Gupta, and Trustee Rohit Gupta. The presence of the Principal, Vice Principal and Headmistress further underscored…
JAMMU: Minister for Transport Satish Sharma on Tuesday informed the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly that, as per the operational guidelines of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), the e-bus service is currently being operated within the Srinagar Metropolitan Region (SMR) limits. The Minister was replying to a question raised by legislator Rafiq Ahmad Naik in the House. He informed the Assembly that the Tral constituency does not fall within the SMR limits and is therefore not presently covered under the e-bus network. Replying to a supplementary question, Sharma said that the government would consider including Tral in…
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Tuesday said that an amount of ₹289.39 crore has been released during the current financial year 2025–26 under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for urgent flood restoration works across Jammu and Kashmir. He said that, in addition, ₹100 crore — ₹5 crore for each district — has been released under the UT Capex Budget 2025–26 of the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRRR) under the activity “Flood Relief Measures”. The Deputy Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by legislator Rajiv Jasrotia in the Legislative Assembly on behalf…
JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education Sakeena Itoo on Tuesday said that strengthening the existing medical infrastructure remains the government’s top priority, and the creation of additional medical blocks will be considered only after assessing requirement, feasibility, and availability of manpower and infrastructure. The Minister made the statement while replying to a question raised by legislator Sheikh Ahsan Ahmad regarding medical blocks during the ongoing Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. Informing the House about the health administrative setup in Srinagar district, Itoo said that the district, with a population of over 15 lakh, currently has…
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Tuesday informed the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly that 128 out of 199 brick kilns operating in Budgam district have deposited royalty with the District Mineral Officer (DMO), Budgam for the consumption of brick earth during the current financial year. The Deputy Chief Minister said this while replying to a question raised by legislator Dr Shafi Ahmad Wani regarding brick kilns in the district. He informed the House that the Geology and Mining Department is entrusted with monitoring the raw material procured by unit holders to ensure that extraction and transportation are carried…