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Jammu, April 2 Amidst an anticipated surge in pilgrim traffic during the summer vacation period, the Northern Railway's Jammu Division announced on Thursday an additional 40 runs of the special train between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station, an official said.Jammu...

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated today that the border villages are India's first line of defense, and the residents are the first face of India that anyone outside sees. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the LG said that the residents of border villages are not only first in...

Jammu, April 1 Several oil tankers caught fire in Jammu city on Wednesday, prompting a swift response from the fire and emergency services department, which successfully prevented a major disaster, officials said.No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident.The fire broke out...

JAMMU, MARCH 31: Minister Satish Sharma inspected the LPG bottling plants of Indian Oil Corporation Limited and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited in Bari Brahmana to assess their operations, stock levels, and supply chain efficiency.He reviewed the cylinder filling, storage, and dispatch...

JAMMU, MARCH 31: Chairpersons of various House Committees presented their reports for 2025–26 in the Legislative Assembly, outlining key findings and recommendations.MLA Mubarik Gul presented the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report on behalf of Chairman Sham Lal Sharma.Reports were also...

Jammu, March 31 Over 11,000 passengers without valid tickets were penalized in the Northern Railway's Jammu division in March, with authorities recovering around Rs 62 lakh in fines during intensified checking drives, an official said on Tuesday.This achievement not only signifies an increase...

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the Legislative Assembly today that ₹3.80 crore has been disbursed as a UT subsidy to 4,288 consumers of Kashmir and Jammu Power Distribution Companies under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the Chief Minister...

Jammu, March 31 A man who had been on the run for nearly seven years after allegedly abducting and raping a minor girl has been arrested, police said on Tuesday.He had been evading arrest since a case was registered against him at Janipur Police Station in Jammu in 2019.Sunil Bhagat was...

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...