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New Delhi, March 23 A 23-year-old domestic helper has been arrested in Jammu for allegedly stealing ₹3.5 lakh from the house of an elderly resident in Mukherjee Nagar, a north-west Delhi area, an official said on Monday.The accused, identified as Tilakram, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, has been...

Chandigarh/Amritsar, March 23 A Border Security Force constable, who was picked up by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for questioning on March 3, has died in the central agency's custody, with his family alleging that he had been brutally assaulted.BSF constable Jaswinder Singh was picked...

Following the opening of Asia's largest tulip garden in Srinagar, Jammu's first and largest tulip garden in the picturesque Sanasar Valley is set to open to the public from March 25, offering a significant boost to tourism in the region.Director of Floriculture, Vivek Modi, said that the...

The Army Goodwill School, Gagrian (Sawjian), which is operated by the Indian Army (25 RR), has organized a Student Integration Tour (SIT) from March 23 to March 28, 2026, for its students.The tour was officially launched today at ALG Ground, Poonch, by the Commander of the 93rd Infantry...

Jammu, March 22 Vijaybhoomi University and its affiliated colleges extended the Kanyathon initiative to Jammu on Sunday, following Bengaluru and Mumbai, by organizing the first-ever edition of the girl child empowerment run in the winter capital during the Navratra festival.The event, held at...

Jammu, March 22 The Jammu division of the railways conducted an intensive ticket-checking drive on the Katra–Pathankot rail section during Navratri, apprehending 249 passengers for travelling without valid tickets or with irregular tickets, officials said on Sunday.The special drive aimed to...

Srinagar, March 22 The Kashmiri film "Batt Koch", which explores the life of a displaced Kashmiri Pandit family, received a strong response on Sunday as it was screened at the only multiplex here.The film has been written and directed by young Kashmiri Pandit filmmakers Siddharth Koul and...

Jammu, March 21 Amid tight security arrangements, Eid al-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervor and traditional gaiety across the Jammu region on Monday, with a large number of Muslims gathering at various eidgahs and mosques to offer prayers for peace and an end to the conflicts in the...

Jammu, March 20: Javed Ahmed Rana extended warm greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr and Nowruz, urging people to promote compassion, unity, and brotherhood.He said that Eid reflects gratitude, patience, and togetherness, while also encouraging support for the poor and underprivileged. The Minister...

Jammu, March 20, 2026: Sat Sharma inaugurated the Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Prashikshan Mahabhiyan–2026, a training program of the Bharatiya Janata Party, at Trikuta Yatri Niwas, Ambphalla.Organized under the leadership of Rajesh Gupta, the workshop aimed to strengthen the party's organizational...

JAMMU, MARCH 19: NIELIT Jammu hosted a Mega Job Fair at the Convention Centre, Canal Road, as part of the Digital J&K project of the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeITY).The fair offered over 500 vacancies in technical and marketing roles, with participation from...

JAMMU, MARCH 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the Navreh celebrations organized by the Kashmiri Pandit Sabha, Amphalla, invoking the blessings of Maa Sharika for health, prosperity, and well-being.Addressing the devotees, he highlighted the spiritual significance of Navreh and...

JAMMU, MARCH 18: Director of Health Services, Jammu, Dr. Abdul Hamid Zargar, inspected the Batote Community Health Centre in Ramban to review healthcare services.He assessed the infrastructure, the functioning of the units, and interacted with staff to evaluate patient care and efficiency. Dr...

JAMMU, MARCH 18: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, reviewed the arrangements for the Shree Machail Mata Yatra 2026, with a focus on ensuring a smooth and safe annual pilgrimage.The meeting discussed key aspects, including registration (online/offline), the potential implementation...

The auspicious Chaitra Navratri festival began on Thursday with grand celebrations and a large influx of devotees at key shrines across Jammu, particularly at the revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine and Bahu Fort, which houses the Bawe Wali Mata Temple.Despite continuous rainfall in the...

Jammu, March 18 Police have solved a blind murder case within 24 hours of its reporting, arresting two persons in connection with the killing of a man here, officials said.The Satwari police station received information around 9.30 pm on March 16 that a male body had been found lying on a...

In light of the expected high volume of devotees traveling to the holy shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi during the upcoming Navratri, the Northern Railway has decided to add an additional sleeper coach to Train No. 13151/13152 (Kolkata–Jammu Tawi–Kolkata Express). An Akashvani Jammu...

A program focused on environmental protection and the use of eco-friendly alternatives was organized at Government Women's Degree College, Gandhi Nagar, in Jammu.The event was jointly organized by the National Cadet Corps 8th Battalion and the college administration. The primary objective of...

Jammu, March 18 Kashmiri Pandits have reaffirmed their determination to celebrate Navreh, the first day of the New Year according to the Kashmiri Hindu calendar, in the Valley starting next year, viewing it as a symbolic step towards reconnecting with their ancestral homeland, community members...

The office of the Administrator, Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board, Jammu, has announced the official timings for Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at various Eidgahs and mosques across Jammu.According to the announcement, Eid prayers will be held at Markazi Eidgah Jammu at 8:00 am. Prayers at Jamia Masjid Umar...