Author: Agencies
JAMMU: CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu, celebrated the 84th CSIR Foundation Day by organising a simple but impressive event at C K Atal Auditorium of the institute. Dr. Ram A. Vishwakarma, Distinguished Scientist, CSIR & Ex-Director, CSIR-IIIM, Jammu, was the chief guest of the function which was attended by the invited guests from the industry and academia, scientific, technical and admin staff including the research scholars and the pensioners. A spokesperson informed that the event also witnessed the signing of significant collaborative agreements, marking another milestone in the institute’s journey of scientific excellence and innovation. Delivering the Foundation Day…
JAMMU: In a major breakthrough, the Cyber Police Station Jammu has successfully uncovered a high-value cyber fraud worth ₹4.44 crore, leading to the arrest of three accused from Surat, Gujarat. The operation was carried out under the supervision of Shri Joginder Singh, JKPS, Senior Superintendent of Police, Jammu, with guidance from Shri Kameshwar Puri, Superintendent of Police (Incharge Cyber Police Station Jammu), and the investigating officer Shri Rohit Chadgal, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Cyber Jammu. Case Details: On September 2, 2025, a victim lodged a complaint at the Cyber Police Station Jammu, alleging that cybercriminals impersonating law enforcement officials defrauded…
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, for the advance release of the 21st installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme for farmers. In a post on X, the Office of the J&K LG stated, “I am extremely grateful to Hon’ble PM Shri @Narendramodi Ji and Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri @ChouhanShivraj Ji for advance release of the 21st instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme for the farmers of J&K UT.”…
JAMMU: A one-day workshop on Cyber Crimes and Cybersecurity was held today at the Conference Hall, District Police Lines (DPL) Jammu. The interactive session, aimed at enhancing awareness and preparedness against cyber threats, witnessed enthusiastic participation from officers across the Jammu-Samba-Kathua Range and members of the media fraternity. Around 200 officers, including probationary DySPs and SIs, attended the workshop and engaged in lively discussions on digital safety and cybercrime prevention. The event was formally inaugurated by DIG JKS Range, Shiv Kumar Sharma, IPS, in the presence of SSP Jammu, Joginder Singh, JKPS, and other senior officers of Jammu Police. The…
JAMMU: The Wholesale Grain Market, Ware House-Nehru Market, Jammu’s largest wholesale grain hub, has appealed to the Jammu and Kashmir administration to cooperate with local businesses during the ongoing festive season. The Traders Federation, Ware House-Nehru Market, noted that trade in Jammu has been severely impacted over the past six months. While Navratri has brought some activity to the markets, the Federation expressed concern that certain government departments are creating hurdles, negatively affecting local businesses. A meeting convened under the chairmanship of President Deepak Gupta highlighted issues faced by traders. Gupta stated that the State GST department has been conducting…
LEH: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, emphasised the need to develop Ladakh as a premier winter tourism and adventure sports hub, highlighting sustainable development, modern infrastructure, promotion of local talent, and employment generation while preserving the region’s unique natural and cultural heritage. The Lt Governor chaired a high-level meeting attended by Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Chief Secretary, Bhanu Prabha, IAS, Secretary Youth Services & Sports, UT Ladakh, and Chief Engineer PWD Abdul Mutalib. The meeting focused on the establishment of chair lifts at Drass and surface ski lifts at Zanskar, aimed at enhancing winter sports facilities and attracting adventure…
JAMMU: The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), under the directions of Commissioner Dr. Devansh Yadav, and with the direct supervision of Joint Commissioner (R&E) Subah Mehta and Deputy Commissioner (South) JMC Lal Chand, conducted a major demolition drive today against illegal building structures constructed without the requisite permissions. The action reinforces JMC’s commitment to planned and lawful urban development in the city. During the operation, two unauthorized building structures at Upper Jallo Chak, Greater Kailash, Ward No. 68 were demolished. These constructions violated prescribed building bylaws and regulations. In a separate enforcement action, another illegal structure in the Bantalab area of…
JAMMU: The Institution of Engineers (India), Jammu Local Centre celebrated World Habitat Day at Channi Himmat, Jammu, with a seminar on the theme “Urban Solutions to Crisis”. The event saw active participation from engineers, professionals, and members of civil society. The seminar was graced by Dr. Deepak Bansal, Regional Chief, Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (Jammu) as Chief Guest. Er. Anil Verma, FIE, Chairman, IEI Jammu Local Centre, presided over the function and delivered the Welcome Address. Er. Verma highlighted the growing urbanization challenge, noting that by 2050, 50% of India’s population and 70% of the world’s population will…
JAMMU: The Department of Ophthalmology, AIIMS Jammu, successfully conducted the 26th Annual Conference of the Uveitis Society of India (USICON 2025) from October 3rd to 5th, 2025. The three-day scientific event brought together eminent ophthalmologists, researchers, and delegates from across India and abroad, providing an excellent platform for the exchange of knowledge, research findings, and clinical experiences in the rapidly evolving field of uveitis and immune-mediated eye diseases. The conference was inaugurated by Lt. Gen. C. S. Narayanan, VSM, President of AIIMS Jammu, who graced the occasion as Chief Guest. In his address, Lt. Gen. Narayanan congratulated the organizers for…
SRINAGAR: In a determined move against the drug menace, Kulgam Police has attached the property of a notorious drug peddler under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act. According to a statement issued to Kashmir News Corner (KNC), during the investigation of FIR No. 85/2024 U/S 8/15, 21 NDPS Act at Police Station Qazigund, it was revealed that the accused, Cheki Badwani, resident of Kurigam, Tehsil Qazigund, had been involved in multiple drug trafficking cases and had no legitimate source of income. The accused is currently lodged in District Jail Bhaderwah. The probe further uncovered that Badwani had illegally acquired a…