Author: Agencies

KISHTWAR: Several individuals have been detained for questioning as a massive anti-terror search operation entered its third day in the upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Tuesday, officials said. The operation, codenamed Operation Trashi-I, was launched on Sunday in Sonnar village near Mandral-Singhpora in the Chatroo area after intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists. It led to an encounter in which one Army paratrooper was killed and seven others were injured, most of them suffering splinter injuries following a sudden grenade attack by the hiding militants. The terrorists managed to escape into the dense forest terrain;…

BENGALURU: The Karnataka government on Tuesday suspended a DGP-rank IPS officer, Ramachandra Rao, after a video allegedly showing him in intimate moments with multiple women inside his official office surfaced on social media. The decision followed mounting public outrage and political controversy over the officer’s alleged conduct within a public office. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reviewed the matter after seeking a detailed report from the concerned department on Monday, and the suspension was ordered the following day. Sources said the Chief Minister was visibly upset after viewing the footage and questioned how such an incident could occur within the police establishment.…

JAMMU: As part of the ongoing “Swachh Republic Day” campaign, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) on Monday carried out an anti-defacement drive in the Parade area to promote cleanliness and civic responsibility ahead of the Republic Day celebrations. The campaign is being implemented under the guidance of Commissioner Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department (HUDD), Mandeep Kour. During the drive, school students actively participated by removing posters and unauthorised publicity material pasted on public walls, symbolising community involvement and youth engagement in cleanliness initiatives. The activity was conducted in the presence of Dr. Devansh Yadav, Commissioner, JMC, who appreciated the…

JAMMU: In a continued drive to streamline travel services and protect the interests of passengers, Police Station Bus Stand Jammu detected and booked unauthorised travel agents illegally soliciting passengers at BC Road Bus Stand during night hours. On January 18, 2026, at around 11:05 pm, a police party led by PSI Mohd. Haseeb Runyal, along with flying squad officials and under the close supervision of SHO Police Station Bus Stand, Inspector Inderpal Singh, noticed two individuals loudly calling out destinations such as Amritsar and Delhi to lure passengers. Upon verification, the individuals were identified as Gurvinder Singh and Parveen Kundal.…

SRINAGAR: Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Nalin Prabhat, IPS, on Monday chaired a general security review meeting at the Conference Hall of PCR Kashmir to assess preparedness for the Republic Day–2026 celebrations across the Valley. The meeting was attended by senior officers of the J&K Police, Intelligence Agencies, Army and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), including the Special DG Coordination, JD IB J&K/L, IG BSF Frontier Headquarters, IGP Kashmir Zone, IG CRPF Srinagar, Additional Commissioner SB Srinagar, DIG SSB Srinagar, DIGs CRPF South and North Srinagar, DIG Armed Kashmir, Range DIGs of Kashmir Zone, DIG RPF Kashmir,…

Skywatchers and astronomy enthusiasts have an exciting celestial spectacle to look forward to in 2026, as a rare planetary parade is set to grace the evening sky. On the night of February 28, 2026, six planets — Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune — are expected to appear grouped together, tracing a graceful arc across the sky shortly after sunset. Though not aligned in a straight line in space, the planets will appear clustered along the same region of the sky as seen from Earth, creating a visually striking cosmic lineup. Astronomers refer to this phenomenon as a planetary…

JAMMU: Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu Zone, Bhim Sen Tuti on Monday chaired a high-level security coordination meeting, stressing meticulous planning and close inter-agency coordination to ensure the smooth and peaceful conduct of Republic Day celebrations. Jammu will host the main Republic Day function on January 26 at M A Stadium, where Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will unfurl the Tricolour and take the salute. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will attend the event as the chief guest. The security review meeting was held at the Police Control Room (PCR), Jammu, and was attended by senior officers from the Police, Army,…

KATRA: In a swift and effective action, District Police Reasi have busted an extortion gang operating on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) Ban Ganga track, ensuring safety and justice for innocent pithu operators. Police said that reliable information was received at Police Post Ban Ganga regarding illegal activities near the Jalpan Ticket Counter on the SMVD track. Upon verification conducted by PSI Rahul Jamwal, In-charge PP Ban Ganga, it was found that several pithu operators were being unlawfully stopped and harassed. The accused were identified as Arshad Ahmed, a local shop worker, acting in connivance with Shankaar Singh alias…

MUMBAI: JioMart has announced its Grand Republic Sale, bringing together attractive savings and a wide product assortment across key consumption categories for customers this Republic Day. The sale, running till January 26, offers discounts of up to 80% on electronics, fashion, FMCG, groceries, and home & kitchen essentials. The sale features exciting deals on smartphones, laptops, smart TVs and wearables, along with value-driven pricing on men’s, women’s and kids’ fashion starting from ₹99. Customers can also shop from a wide range of offers on daily essentials including staples, edible oils, masalas, snacks, beauty, baby care and home care products, catering…

JAMMU: Shiv Kumar, IPS, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Jammu–Samba–Kathua Range, on Monday unveiled the Jammu and Kashmir Police Calendar–2026, created through impactful cartoons, at a समारोह held in the presence of senior police officers. The calendar was unveiled in the presence of Sanjay Kumar Sharma, SO to DIG JSK Range; Amit Bhasin, SSP Traffic Jammu; Additional SP Traffic Jammu; Rabinder Raina, Private Secretary to DIG JSK Range, and other officers. Designed as more than just a date-keeper, the calendar carries a strong social message, especially for those who break the law and ignore social responsibility. All cartoons featured in…