Author: Agencies
JAMMU: Dr. Rohit Lahori, a renowned Pain and Palliative Care Specialist at Government Hospital Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, has been honoured by the Jammu Society of Anaesthesia (JSA) — the state chapter of the Indian Society of Anaesthesia — for his outstanding contributions to the field. The award was presented to Dr. Lahori by Dr. Daljeet Singh Charak and Dr. Gurmeet Singh Reen, former presidents of the JSA, during a special function held to mark World Anaesthesia Day. The recognition highlights Dr. Lahori’s pioneering work in establishing and advancing Pain and Palliative Care services in Jammu and Kashmir. Under his leadership,…
SAMBA: Member of Legislative Assembly Chander Parkash Ganga on Thursday kick-started the blacktopping of three link roads in the Vijaypur Assembly constituency, with a total estimated cost of ₹50 lakh. According to the MLA, the projects include blacktopping of the connecting road to village Nagrota from Utterbehni–Vijaypur link road costing ₹15 lakh, Suchani road at ₹10 lakh, and Mohalla Samrala, Mohalla Shadpal, and Mohalla Nohad in Panchayat Utterbehni worth ₹25 lakh. The works are being executed under the City Town Plan by PWD. Ganga said the upgraded roads would bring major relief to residents, traders, and daily commuters, addressing their…
JAMMU: In a broad daylight burglary, unidentified thieves decamped with 200 grams of gold ornaments and ₹5 lakh in cash from the house of Ashok Kumar in Durga Nagar Sector 1 on Thursday. Police said the burglary occurred when the family members were away. The accused reportedly entered the house by breaking the AC window. Following a complaint, Police Post Chinore registered an FIR and initiated an investigation. A police team visited the spot, detained several suspects, and subjected them to sustained questioning.
JAMMU: Seventy-one new dengue cases were reported across the Jammu division on Thursday, taking the total number of infections this season to 2,051. According to health officials, 543 tests were conducted on October 16. Of the new cases, 51 are males and 20 females, including 8 children and 63 adults. Jammu district reported the highest 39 cases, raising its cumulative count to 893, followed by Udhampur (15), Kathua (7), Samba (5), Reasi (2), and Rajouri (1). Two infections were also detected among residents of other states/UTs. So far, 19,703 tests have been conducted this year — slightly fewer than in…
KATHUA: To review the overall security scenario and enhance coordination among different agencies, SSP Kathua Mohita Sharma, IPS, chaired an interstate agencies coordination and security review meeting today at the Conference Hall, District Police Lines (DPL) Kathua. The meeting was attended by SP (Operations) Border Kathua Mukund Tibrewal, IPS, Addl. SP Kathua Rahul Charak, JKPS, SP (Operations) Upper Kathua Aumer Iqbal, along with officers from the Army, CRPF, BSF, CID (CI & SB), Army Intelligence, Home Guard, Disaster Management, and SDPOs and supervisory officers of the district. The discussions primarily focused on border infiltration, Dera movement, checking infiltration routes, and…
LEH: Major General Praveen Chhabra, General Officer Commanding, 72 Sub Area, called on the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, at the LG Secretariat, Leh. During the meeting, Major General Chhabra briefed the Lt Governor on the Indian Army’s ongoing initiatives to tackle solid waste and wastewater management in coordination with the Civil Administration. He informed that the Army is adopting improved waste segregation, disposal, and treatment methods, and expressed willingness to collaborate with the UT Administration to develop sustainable, climate-appropriate solutions for Ladakh. He also highlighted the Army’s interest in working jointly with the Civil Administration to provide skill…
MUMBAI: Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) on Friday reported a 14.3 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 22,092 crore for the quarter ending September 30, 2025, driven by strong performances across its Oil-to-Chemicals (O2C), digital services, and retail businesses. The company’s consolidated revenue rose 10 per cent YoY to Rs 2,83,548 crore, while quarterly consolidated EBITDA grew 14.6 per cent to Rs 50,367 crore. The growth was supported by higher throughput in the O2C segment, strong consumer demand, and continued traction in Jio’s digital operations. Commenting on the results, Mukesh D. Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director, said,…
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh today launched the curtain raiser for the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025, describing it as a “celebration of science” that complements the country’s growing spirit of scientific inquiry and innovation. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Jitendra Singh said the festival will serve as a platform to showcase India’s scientific achievements and inspire greater public participation in science-driven progress. The festival, scheduled to be held from December…
MUMBAI: Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) has launched a special festive campaign, “Jio Gold 24K Days,” allowing customers to invest in gold starting from as little as ₹10. Under the limited-period offer, customers will receive a 2% gold bonus and stand a chance to win prizes worth ₹10 lakh on purchases made during Dhanteras and Diwali. As part of the scheme, users buying digital gold worth ₹2,000 or more between October 18 and 23, 2025, via the JioFinance or MyJio apps, will receive an additional 2% gold credited to their digital gold wallet within 72 hours. Those purchasing ₹20,000 or…
JAMMU: A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on Friday evening, sending tremors across several parts of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres near the Afghanistan–Tajikistan border at around 5:45 p.m. No immediate reports of damage, injuries, or casualties have been received so far. However, the tremors triggered panic among residents, with memories of last month’s devastating earthquake still fresh in people’s minds. Last month’s catastrophic quake in Afghanistan had flattened entire villages, trapping people under the rubble of mud-brick and wooden houses that failed to withstand the…