Author: Agencies
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JAMMU: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu, Joginder Singh, on Wednesday stated that there is no active terrorist presence in Jammu district, attributing the secure environment to sustained counter-terror and preventive policing measures. Addressing a press conference at the District Police Lines (DPL), Jammu, the SSP said that to maintain security, the police conducted 541 Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs) and 1,093 Long Range Patrols (LRPs) during the year 2025. Meanwhile, in a separate press conference in Kathua district, SSP Kathua Mohita Sharma said that two terrorists were eliminated in anti-terror operations in 2025. She informed that four terrorism-related cases…
JAMMU: Dr. Gautam Sharma, Consultant in Dentistry at the University of Jammu and former President of the Indian Dental Association (IDA), delivered an informative lecture on the management of dental hypersensitivity in Jammu. The session focused on the causes, aggravating factors, diagnosis, and clinical management of tooth sensitivity. During his presentation, Dr. Sharma explained that dental hypersensitivity is a common clinical condition associated with exposed dentinal surfaces and can affect individuals across all age groups. He noted that the condition most commonly involves canines and premolars due to their prominent position in both dental arches. He highlighted several contributing factors,…
JAMMU: Expressing deep concern over declining groundwater levels and the gradual disappearance of traditional water bodies, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has launched a focused drive to rejuvenate and restore old ponds across the city. The initiative aims to revive natural water-holding systems, prevent their degradation, and strengthen urban water security. As part of this broader vision, JMC has successfully completed the project titled “Rejuvenation of Water Body (Pond) near Chenab College, Ward No. 55.” The pond has been restored using advanced bioremediation techniques, leading to a significant improvement in water quality by breaking down organic pollutants and restoring the…
Dr Jitendra convenes year-end ‘Hindi Advisory Committee’ meeting, underscores India’s multilingual ethos
NEW DELHI, December 31 : Under the chairmanship of Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Minister of State for Earth Sciences; and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, a year-end meeting of the “Hindi Advisory Committee” of the Ministry of Earth Sciences was held today at Prithvi Bhavan, New Delhi. The meeting deliberated extensively on promoting wider dissemination of scientific knowledge through Hindi, strengthening public participation, and further reinforcing the spirit of national unity. Addressing the meeting, the Union Minister said that Hindi is not merely a language, but…
JAMMU: Puneesh Puri of Class IX-D, Heritage School, once again brought laurels to the institution by winning the Bronze Medal in the 3000m Road Race (Under-17) at the 69th School Games Federation of India (SGFI) Roller Skating Championship, held at ITM Global School, Gwalior, from December 25 to 30, 2025. Displaying exceptional grit and endurance, Puneesh competed against seasoned national champions—many of whom were two years senior and skating on 110mm wheels—while he raced on 100mm wheels. His podium finish against such formidable competition underlined not only his physical strength but also his growing maturity as a high-performance athlete, firmly…
JAMMU: Considering heavy passenger demand and travel convenience, the Jammu Division of Northern Railway has decided to extend the operation of special reserved train services 04081/04082 between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to cater to the festive and upcoming travel season. Train No. 04081 (New Delhi – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra), which was earlier scheduled to operate from December 27 to December 31, 2025, will now continue its services up to January 4, 2026, completing four trips during the extended period. Similarly, Train No. 04082 (Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra – New Delhi), earlier scheduled from…
KATRA: Sarah Rizvi, IPS, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Udhampur–Reasi Range, on Tuesday visited Katra to review security and traffic management arrangements ahead of December 31 and New Year celebrations, in view of the expected heavy influx of pilgrims from across India and abroad. She was accompanied by SSP Reasi Paramvir Singh, JKPS; Addl. SP Katra Vipan Chandran, JKPS; SDPO Katra Dr. Bhishm Dubey, JKPS; Dy.SP Traffic; and SHO Police Station Katra Inspector Ranjeet Singh Rao. During the visit, the DIG inspected all naka and checking points in and around Katra and interacted with police personnel deployed on the ground.…
JAMMU: MLA Doda West Shakti Raj Parihar on Tuesday held a crucial meeting with Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), in New Delhi to discuss expediting key development projects under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in the Doda West Assembly Constituency of Doda district. During the meeting, the MLA submitted a DO letter seeking priority sanction for 29 PMGSY road projects, estimated to cost over ₹400 crore. He informed the Union Minister that the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for all the proposed roads have already been submitted and vetted by the State Technical…
JAMMU: The Railway Ministry will offer a 3 per cent discount on the purchase of unreserved tickets booked through the RailOne app using any digital payment mode from January 14 to July 14, 2026, officials said. Currently, a 3 per cent cashback is available only on unreserved ticket bookings made through the R-wallet payment option on the RailOne app. “In order to promote digital booking, it has been decided to provide a 3 per cent discount while booking unreserved tickets through all digital payment modes on the RailOne app,” the ministry said in a letter dated December 30, 2026, addressed…
