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JAMMU: Heritage School students delivered an outstanding performance at the District Jammu Roller Skating (Sports) Championship, organised by the Jammu & Kashmir Roller Skating Association at M.A. Stadium from 24th to 26th October 2025. Exhibiting exceptional skill, speed and sportsmanship, the young skaters brought pride to the institution by securing an impressive 44 medals — 27 Gold, 8 Silver and 9 Bronze. Loose Bearing Event Jonex Quads Category Inline Speed Event Roller Hockey Event: Medal Rush Continues Tiny Tots Category Cadet Boys Category Sub-Junior Mix Category The Heritage School fraternity congratulated all medalists for their stellar achievements, teamwork and discipline,…
AIZAWL (Mizoram): Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said here today that the by-election victory of BJP in Dampa will pave the way for NDA government in Mizoram. Reaching out to voters in Mizoram’s Dampa constituency today, urging them to elect BJP candidate Shri Lalhmingthanga in the upcoming by-election. Addressing a public rally at Silsuri, a border town within the constituency, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that a BJP victory in Dampa would set the tone for the party’s larger aspirations in the state, paving the way for a National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in the 2028 Assembly elections. Dr. Jitendra Singh, who is…
AIZAWL(Mizoram): “Purple Revolution” model of Jammu & Kashmir is being replicated in Northeast”. This was stated here today by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy, and Department of Space, and Vice President, CSIR, while addressing the “Stakeholder-cum-Awarness Meet” and Distribution of Quality Planting Materials under the CSIR–Aroma Mission and CSIR–Floriculture Mission here, organised by CSIR -NEIST. Referring to the success of the ‘Purple Revolution’ in Jammu & Kashmir, Dr. Jitendra Singh urged StartUps,…
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday witnessed uproar after BJP legislators disrupted the Question Hour, alleging that resolutions moved by their party members were not taken up by the House earlier. As soon as proceedings began, a BJP MLA stood up, claiming his resolutions had been ignored the previous day. The Speaker asked him to take his seat and allow the Question Hour to continue, but the protesting members persisted. “Some of your questions were taken up yesterday, but resolutions could not be. I cannot help you in this,” the Speaker told the agitating lawmakers. Visibly irritated,…
JAMMU: The Jammu & Kashmir administration has dismissed two government employees under Article 311 of the Constitution for their alleged involvement in terror-related activities, reinforcing Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s zero-tolerance policy against terrorism. The terminated employees are: Officials stated that the action was taken after gathering credible evidence and security inputs regarding their involvement in activities prejudicial to national security.
JAMMU: Following continuous rainfall and waterlogging across various sections of the Northern Railway’s Jammu Division over the past few days, several train services were either cancelled or short-terminated. With conditions gradually improving, railway authorities are conducting regular inspections to ensure track safety and restore normal operations. In the sixth phase of service restoration, the following trains are set to resume operations: Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Uchit Singhal, said: “These trains are being reinstated after ensuring the safety and continuity of the railway tracks. With five phases of reinstatement already completed, this sixth phase marks further progress toward normalizing train operations…
AIZAWL: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Minister of State for Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on a visit to Mizoram, gave a major push to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s campaign for the upcoming by-election in the Dampa constituency. Leading from the front, Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired a strategy meeting with senior BJP leaders and state office bearers, including the State Party President K. Beichhua, to review preparations and boost the morale of party workers ahead of the November 11 polls. Addressing…
NEW DELHI: The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, and discussed the strengthening of weather forecasting and disaster preparedness infrastructure in the hill state. During the meeting, the Chief Minister conveyed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Government of India for installing a Doppler Weather Radar in Himachal Pradesh, which has significantly enhanced the accuracy of weather predictions and early warnings in the region. In the wake of recent cloudbursts and flash. floods, the CM requested the installation of additional Doppler…
JAMMU: FICCI FLO Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh Chapter, in collaboration with Jammu & Kashmir Police, formally handed over a cheque of ₹5,00,000 to the J&K Police Drug De-Addiction & Rehabilitation and Mental Health Care Centre, Channi Himmat, fulfilling the pledge made during the Run4Health Half Marathon 3.0. The marathon was organized to raise awareness on drug abuse and encourage community responsibility in eradicating the menace. The contribution will support rehabilitation services, counselling, and mental health care of individuals battling substance abuse. The cheque handover ceremony was attended by senior police officials including Shiv Kumar Sharma (IPS, DIG Jammu), Joginder…
SRINAGAR: A brief exchange took place in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Wednesday after Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather disallowed NC MLA Mubarak Gul from speaking in Kashmiri during the Zero Hour session, citing the absence of a translator in the House. Mubarak Gul had begun his address in Kashmiri while recalling conversations with local youth who raised concerns over encroachment and illegal constructions around water bodies. However, the Speaker intervened, stating that the remarks would not be recorded. “Why are you speaking in Kashmiri language without permission? There is no translator available in the House, so the speech…