Author: Agencies
KATRA: Continuing its sustained drive against the drug menace, District Police Reasi today achieved a major success by apprehending a narcotics peddler with heroin at Naka Panthal under Police Post Kakryal. During routine checking, police intercepted one person, Ajay Singh S/o Rattan Lal R/o Panthal, Tehsil Katra, District Reasi, who was riding a Yamaha SZR motorcycle (Chassis No. ME11PN039C2050826, Engine No. 1PM3050964). On thorough search, 04 grams of heroin was recovered from his possession. Accordingly, FIR No. 263/2025 U/S 8/21/22 NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Katra and investigation has been set into motion. It is pertinent to mention…
JAMMU: To ensure timely delivery of urban infrastructure and strengthen Jammu’s sewage management system, Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), Dr. Devansh Yadav, today inspected the 27 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) based on Activated Sludge Process (ASP) technology at Bhagwati Nagar. The project, constructed by NBCC (India) Limited in 2016, aims to enhance sewage treatment capacity in the city and has started partial functioning since last month. During the inspection, Dr. Yadav reviewed the functioning of the plant and enquired about the facilities created under the project. While appreciating the progress made, the Commissioner noted that certain critical works are…
SRINAGAR: Union Bank of India today extended support to the ongoing flood relief efforts in Jammu and Kashmir by contributing ₹1 crore. A cheque was formally handed over to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at Civil Secretariat here. Expressing gratitude, the Chief Minister appreciated the gesture of the Bank, noting that such contributions would significantly aid in relief and rehabilitation measures for the affected people. He said collective efforts from institutions and individuals play a crucial role in helping the State recover from the calamity. Meanwhile, Member Legislative Assembly (MLA) Banihal, Sajjad Shaheen and MLA Budhal, Javid Iqbal, called on the Chief…
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a Cabinet Meeting at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar, where several important decisions pertaining to governance and development were taken. The meeting was attended by the Council of Ministers, including Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Ministers Sakina Itoo, Javed Ahmed Rana, Javid Ahmed Dar, and Satish Sharma. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo was also present. During the session, the Cabinet took up a series of agenda items concerning public welfare, administrative efficiency, and developmental priorities across Jammu and Kashmir.
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today emphasised that the innovation journey to Viksit Bharat demands global thinking and a reoriented mindset. He underlined that both Government and private sector must shed inhibitions and work in true synergy. Stressing the need to break mental barriers, he called for adopting global benchmarks and thinking with a global outlook. Dr. Jitendra Singh said the release of NITI Aayog’s landmark report marks an important milestone in aligning India’s innovation capacity with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.…
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet on Wednesday recommended to the Lieutenant Governor that the Legislative Assembly be convened on October 13, 2025. The Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and attended by all ministers, took the decision during deliberations held this morning. According to official sources, the upcoming autumn session is expected to be brief, likely spanning seven days from October 13 to October 20. Legal Requirement Under J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019 The J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019 stipulates that no more than six months may elapse between the last sitting of one session and the first sitting…
Srinagar: Director General (DG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), GP Singh, on Tuesday reaffirmed that the CRPF stands firmly with the people of Kashmir in every situation. The DG was speaking at the flag-off ceremony of the third edition of the Yashasvini High-Altitude CRPF Bike Expedition 2025, held at the historic Lal Chowk in Srinagar. Paying tribute to the martyrs of the 2001 Parliament attack, DG Singh said: “I salute the martyrs and those honoured with the Ashoka Chakra, the nation’s highest gallantry award.” He further commended the women bikers taking part in the expedition: “I extend my…
JAMMU: In a major strike against narco-terror and drug trafficking, Jammu Police (South Zone) busted a drug peddling network, arresting three accused persons including a husband-wife duo and seizing 280.5 grams of heroin (Chitta) along with electronic weighing machines. This recovery marks a significant step in Jammu Police’s sustained war on drugs. On 20.09.2025, during a naka checking operation at Railway Pulli, Narwal, one accused identified as Vishal S/o Ajay R/o Ludhiana A/P Rajeev Nagar was apprehended. On his search, 265 grams of heroin and an electronic weighing machine were recovered. Follow-up investigation led to the arrest of two more…
JAMMU: In a major success against organized crime, Jammu Police (South Zone) apprehended a notorious habitual offender and recovered 07 stolen vehicles along with 26 stolen tower batteries, valued at approximately ₹35 lakh, during a special operation by Police Station Bahu Fort. On September 17, 2025, police personnel on patrol duty in Pir Bagh Colony, Bathindi noticed a suspicious individual attempting to evade them. When approached, the suspect attacked the team, spraying a harmful substance in the eyes of an officer and striking with an iron rod, injuring SGCT Mohd. Arshad. Despite violent resistance, the accused was overpowered and identified…
JAMMU: AIIMS Jammu proudly welcomed the students of the MBA (Hospital Administration & Healthcare Management) Batch 2024–26 for their Academic Residency Program at the AIIMS Jammu campus. The students will undergo a six-week residential program designed to integrate academic learning with practical exposure in healthcare administration. The program features structured pedagogy imparted by distinguished faculty and experts from AIIMS Jammu, IIT Jammu, and IIM Jammu, further enriched by eminent faculty from AIIMS Delhi and other leading institutions. During the residency, students will undertake analytical case studies in clinical and non-clinical areas, including planning and designing specialty/super-specialty healthcare facilities, financial and…