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Jammu, March 30 The Special Crime Wing (SCW) of the Crime Branch has filed chargesheets against four accused in three separate cases involving a chit fund fraud, a fake government job racket, and criminal conspiracy in the districts of Jammu and Doda, an official said on Monday.A chargesheet...

JAMMU, March 29: Director of Agriculture, Jammu, Anil Gupta visited Majalta to review agricultural activities and inspected a Hi-Tech Polyhouse set up under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP).The 500 sq m polyhouse, established by a local beneficiary, is equipped for...

Jammu, March 29 Three boys were reportedly drowned in the Tawi River here on Sunday, prompting authorities to launch a large-scale rescue operation, officials said.The three boys – Bavish Koul, Sonam Dutt, and Aditya Pandit, all belonging to the Kashmiri Pandit community – were swept away by a...

Jammu, March 29 A resident of Haryana, who was among the five accused recently arrested in a case of job fraud and extortion, died after allegedly complaining of severe stomach pain while at a police station on Sunday, an official said.The police have initiated an inquest into the incident...

Kathua/Jammu, March 29 PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday backed a family’s demand for a CBI probe into the death of a BSF jawan in Punjab after his arrest by the Narcotics Control Bureau in Jammu in a drug trafficking case.BSF constable Jaswinder Singh was picked up on March 3 for...

Jammu, March 29 – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G), Manoj Sinha, said on Sunday that peace, prosperity, and enabling conditions have made the Union Territory a destination for world-class events.L-G Sinha said that the Jammu Marathon symbolizes the profound transformation that Jammu...

Jammu, March 28 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather, on Saturday, chaired the High-Level Apex Committee (HLAC) meeting here to review and expedite the implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) project in the Union Territory.The meeting was...

Jammu, March 28 A 17-year-old boy was found dead along the banks of a river here on Saturday, prompting protests by his family members who alleged foul play following his disappearance a few days earlier.Police have detained two individuals for questioning in connection with the incident...

A five-day painting exhibition by renowned artist Rajinder Pal Singh was inaugurated at Kala Kendra, attracting artists, writers, and art enthusiasts from across the region.Padma Shri awardee Rajinder Tickoo was the chief guest at the event. The inauguration ceremony was also attended by...

JAMMU, MARCH 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that Karnah offers immense potential for border tourism, trekking, and homestays. The government is developing a comprehensive program to promote sustainable, local-level tourism in the region.He emphasized the importance of focusing on...

Chandigarh, March 27 Milkfed placed a general manager and two other officials of its dairy unit in Ludhiana under suspension with immediate effect on Friday, following the Army's rejection of a consignment of whole milk powder.Milkfed supplies whole milk powder, cheese, flavored milk, and...

Jammu, March 27 The Jammu division of Northern Railway has successfully implemented a fully biometric sign-on and sign-off system across its ticket examiner (TTE) lobbies as a significant step towards modernization and transparency, an official said on Friday.The TTE lobbies where the new...

A commendable community initiative called “Ram Rasoi” has been launched in the Sainik Colony area of Jammu by the Shri Ram Leela Club. The initiative aims to support underprivileged families while raising awareness about the careful and judicious use of LPG gas.Operating as a community...

The Northern Railway has announced a route change for the Vande Bharat Express, which runs between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Amritsar. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the train will now operate via Gurdaspur and Batala, replacing the previous route through Jalandhar. This...

Ammu, March 24 The Indian Railways will soon operate the Vande Bharat Express train from Katra in J-K to Amritsar in Punjab via Gurdaspur and Batala instead of Jalandhar, officials said.The premium train will depart from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra at 6:40 am and reach Amritsar at 11:40 am on...

Jammu, March 24 The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) said the BSF soldier who died in its custody had two cardiac events that caused his death. His family has alleged that he was brutally assaulted while in the custody of the central agency.The NCB said Border Security Force constable Jaswinder...

In a significant step towards providing passport services at citizens' doorsteps, a three-day Mobile Passport Van Camp commenced at the DC Office Complex in Rajouri and will continue until March 26, 2026.The camp was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, in the presence...

New Delhi, March 23 The National Investigation Agency conducted extensive searches at multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday as part of its investigation into the Red Fort car bomb blast case.The NIA, which is pursuing various leads in the case, searched nine locations across six...

Jammu, March 23 A local court on Monday sent Kamal Singh Jamwal, accused of firing at National Conference president Farooq Abdullah at an event here, on judicial remand until April 6.Jamwal was produced in the court after his police remand in the case expired.Abdullah had a miraculous escape...

Jammu, March 23 An unexplained explosion outside the house of a former village head in the Samba district early Monday shook the neighborhood, officials said.The explosion, the origin of which is yet unknown, occurred outside the residence of Jai Ram Sharma in Gawala Talab, about 10 km from...