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JAMMU: KC International School celebrated its Junior School Annual Day with great enthusiasm and grandeur, showcasing the creativity and talent of students from Pre-Primary to Grade 5. The event highlighted cultural performances, academic achievements and the spirit of young learners. Satish Sharma, Cabinet Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), attended the function as Chief Guest. He appreciated the school’s efforts toward holistic education and applauded the confidence and artistic expression of the students. Distinguished Guests of Honour present included Subah Mehta (Joint Commissioner, JMC & Additional CEO, Jammu Smart City), Yogesh Sawhney (Former MLA), Justice Sunil Hali…
SRINAGAR: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday expressed hope that the High Court would take a compassionate view of her petition seeking the transfer of Kashmiri detainees to jails within the Valley. Mufti has moved the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, requesting that undertrials from Kashmir be lodged in local prisons instead of jails outside the region. Sharing an undated video on X, the former chief minister highlighted the plight of a woman who claimed she was on her way to Jammu to meet her son, lodged in Kot Bhalwal Jail. The woman, not identified in the…
NEW DELHI: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today informed the Lok Sabha that significant and concrete measures have been undertaken over the past four years to encourage private participation in the Space sector, in line with the transformative Space Sector Reforms announced in 2020. The Minister stated that the Government has put in place a comprehensive policy, regulatory and promotional framework to unlock India’s space economy and empower Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs) to participate across the entire value chain of the sector. Dr. Jitendra Singh informed the House that the Government has notified the Indian Space Policy, 2023, which lays down clearly defined…
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JAMMU: In a decisive crackdown on criminal activities, Jammu Police (South Zone) arrested three individuals and seized sharp-edged weapons including a toka, swords and a khokri during a well-coordinated operation on Sunday. The swift action highlights the police force’s ongoing commitment to ensuring public safety and curbing rising crime in the region. The operation was executed by the team of Police Post Narwal, led by the Incharge PP Narwal, under the close supervision of SP City South, SDPO City East, and SHO Bahu Fort, with overall guidance from SSP Jammu. During the preliminary investigation, the accused were identified as: Following…
JAMMU: Northern Railway’s Jammu Division has taken another step towards enhancing freight efficiency with the inauguration of a new goods shed at Chhan Arorian Railway Station on the Jammu–Kathua section. The facility has been developed to handle both inward and outward freight traffic, aiming to facilitate smoother loading and unloading processes for traders while increasing the overall movement capacity of freight trains. Designed with modern operational requirements in mind, the goods shed will function for 16 hours daily—from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM—significantly boosting the station’s freight handling potential. Special guidelines have been issued to ensure designated space and streamlined…
NEW DELHI: Microsoft on Tuesday announced a landmark investment of USD 17.5 billion in India over the next four years, marking its largest-ever commitment in Asia. The investment will significantly expand India’s AI and cloud infrastructure, workforce skilling, and operational capacity. The announcement came shortly after Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss India’s AI roadmap and digital growth priorities. The new commitment builds on the USD 3 billion investment announced earlier this year, set to be fully deployed by 2026. With this expansion, Microsoft will establish its largest hyperscale cloud region in India,…
SRINAGAR: A nearly three-decade-old case linked to rioting, attempted murder, and unlawful activities has witnessed major progress with fresh arrests in Srinagar this week, officials said. The case pertains to FIR No. 192/1996, registered at Police Station Shergarhi under various sections of the then Ranbir Penal Code, ULAP Act, and Arms Act. The FIR was filed after a violent procession on July 17, 1996, following the killing of Hilal Ahmad Beigh, an Allochi Bagh resident and militant who was killed in an encounter in Parimpora. According to officials, the funeral procession — led by top Hurriyat figures Syed Ali Shah…
India’s left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh reached a major career milestone after becoming the joint-highest wicket-taker for India in the first six overs of T20Is, taking his tally to 47 wickets, equalling veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar. His achievement came during India’s commanding 101-run win over South Africa in the opening T20I at Cuttack. Arshdeep impressed once again with the new ball, returning figures of 2/14 in two overs, reaffirming his status as one of India’s most dependable powerplay specialists. The match also saw Jasprit Bumrah enter the elite 100-wicket club in T20 Internationals, finishing with 2/17 in three overs. Varun Chakravarthy…
JAMMU: The Jammu Division of Northern Railway has announced the operation of a special Vande Bharat train (Train No. 02439/02440) between New Delhi and Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan (Udhampur) in view of the increased passenger rush resulting from frequent flight cancellations. The special service will run for three days from 12 December to 14 December 2025, ensuring convenient, safe and reliable travel for stranded passengers. As per the schedule, Train No. 02439 (New Delhi to Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan) will depart from New Delhi at 6:00 AM and reach Udhampur at 2:00 PM, halting at Ambala Cantt, Ludhiana, Pathankot Cantt,…