Author: Agencies
JAMMU: The Department of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) at AIIMS Jammu successfully removed a live leech, about 8 centimeters long, from the nasal cavity of a 31-year-old male patient from Ramban, who had been suffering from persistent unilateral nosebleeds for 12 days. According to the ENT team, the patient had consulted multiple healthcare facilities with no relief. Initial examination revealed active bleeding, but a detailed endoscopic evaluation uncovered a live, blood-engorged leech lodged deep in the sphenoethmoidal recess of the nasal cavity. The leech, identified as belonging to the Hirudinea species, was carefully removed under local anesthesia using endoscopic instruments, ensuring minimal…
RAJOURI: The anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district entered its second day on Wednesday, with no fresh exchange of fire reported after an initial gunfight between terrorists and security forces on Tuesday evening. Officials said the search operation is underway in Dhar Sakhri village of Rajouri, where police had come under fire while launching a search operation based on inputs about the movement of suspected terrorists. Reinforcements from the Army, paramilitary forces, and police were rushed to the area, which remains under a strict cordon. “There has been no exchange of gunfire since morning, and the area remains…
SRINAGAR: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Wednesday carried out coordinated raids at multiple locations across different parts of Kashmir, officials said. According to a top official, the searches are being conducted simultaneously in South, North, and Central Kashmir as part of an ongoing investigation. “The operations are currently underway,” the official added. The raids are linked to a case already registered by the agency. However, there were no immediate reports of any arrests or seizures as the searches were still in progress at the time of filing this report.
RAJOURI: gunfight broke out in the Beeranthub area of Rajouri on Tuesday evening, with four terrorists believed to be trapped during an ongoing encounter with security forces. The incident began around 7:20 pm when terrorists opened fire on a team of the Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG), a counter-terrorism unit, during a search operation. Security forces immediately returned fire, resulting in a firefight. There have been no reports of casualties or injuries among the security personnel so far. Joint teams of the Police, Army, and CRPF have rushed to the site and cordoned off the area to…
SHIMLA: A massive landslide struck Bilaspur district on Tuesday, burying a private bus under heavy mud and rocks, resulting in the death of at least 18 people. Several passengers are feared trapped, and rescue operations are underway. The incident occurred near Ballu Bridge when a large volume of debris slid down from a hillside, crushing the bus operating on the Marotan-Kalaul route. Teams from the police, fire department, and disaster management authority have reached the site and are working to clear the wreckage and rescue passengers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the accident and announced financial assistance of…
JAMMU: Jammu Police have taken cognizance of a viral video circulating on social media that showed a Baleno car obstructing an ambulance on its way to Narayana Hospital in the Nagrota area. Following swift action, FIR No. 209/2025 has been registered at Police Station Nagrota under Sections 126(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 194-E and 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act (MVA). The investigation into the case has been formally initiated. The vehicle involved — a Baleno (Registration No. JK02BP-2401) — has been seized, and the accused driver has been arrested. Police have reiterated their commitment to…
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Minister of State for Earth Sciences; PMO; Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today called for “Swachhata” campaign to include technology options and ‘waste to wealth’ methodologies.c The Minister said that awareness among citizens is vital so as to make Swachhata a norm, habit and inclusion in daily day to day life. Speaking on an initiative of AIIMS, where a van collects waste from labs and converts it into inert material and subsequently recycled making use of technology. Citing another…
NEW DELHI: Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Dr Jitendra Singh attend the meeting to announce relief package for flood affected farming families in Jammu & Kashmir Announcing the decision, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the Central Government stands firmly with the people of Jammu & Kashmir during this time of distress. They announced that ₹171 crore is being directly deposited into the bank accounts of 8.5 lakh farmers in Jammu and Kashmir under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. Dr Jitendra Singh thanked PM Modi and Chouhan, and further informed that more than 5000 houses to be reconstructed damaged…
LEH: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, chaired a high-level review meeting in Leh today, assessing the overall situation in the Union Territory, including law and order, essential services, and development initiatives. Gupta reaffirmed the Administration’s commitment to maintaining peace, ensuring public welfare, and advancing Ladakh’s vision as a model of sustainable and inclusive growth. He appreciated the coordinated efforts of the district administration, police, and security agencies in maintaining harmony and normalcy across the region. In view of improving conditions and positive public response, the Lt Governor directed officials to ease certain restrictions in a calibrated manner, while…
JAMMU: In a landmark medical achievement, doctors at AIIMS Vijaypur have successfully performed the first-ever microvascular onco-reconstructive surgery in Jammu and Kashmir, marking a historic step forward in advanced cancer care in the region. The complex surgery was conducted on a 60-year-old woman from Budhi village, Kathua, who was suffering from late-stage oral cancer. Following the removal of the tumour involving part of her right cheek, palate, and upper jaw (maxilla), doctors reconstructed the defect using a microvascular free radial forearm flap. In simpler terms, the team transplanted skin and soft tissue — along with tiny blood vessels — from…