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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...

Jammu, March 17 A hardened criminal and two drug peddlers were arrested in separate locations in the districts of Jammu and Udhampur on Tuesday, police said.Yudhvir Singh alias Bablu, a resident of Agra Chak village, was arrested along with a weapon from the R S Pura area of Jammu, a police...

Jammu, March 17 A senior army officer reviewed operational preparedness along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu's Akhnoor sector on Tuesday, officials said.The operational preparedness was reviewed by General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Jammu-based White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P...

Jammu, March 17: The Samvedna Club today unveiled jerseys for the upcoming Jammu Veteran League Anti-Drug Cricket Tournament at the M.A. Stadium. The distinguished guests included Brijesh Sharma and Ajay Sharma. The tournament, which will take place from March 18–31, aims to discourage youth...

Jammu, March 17: The 32nd annual Chhari Yatra began on Tuesday from the historic Ranveereshwar Temple on the occasion of Chaitra Chaturdashi, with devotees and sadhus participating in large numbers.The religious procession started from Parade in Jammu and proceeded through key religious...

JAMMU, March 16: A three-day district-level training program for Census officials began in Jammu, organized by the District Administration in collaboration with the Directorate of Census Operations, J&K.The training, scheduled for March 16, 18, and 23, aims to prepare field officials for the...

KISHTWAR, March 16: An awareness program on the PM Vishwakarma Scheme was organized at the New DC Office Complex in Kishtwar by the MSME-Development & Facilitation Office, Jammu, under the Ministry of MSME, Government of India.Around 200 artisans, entrepreneurs, and youth participated in the...

Jammu, March 16 Two people were killed and around 29 others were injured after a passenger bus overturned after a collision with an SUV on the Jourian-Akhnoor road on the outskirts of Jammu city on Monday, officials said.The accident occurred in the Kotgarhi area when the bus, on its way from...

Jammu, March 16 The Jammu administration conducted inspections at LPG outlets on Monday amid panic buying and complaints of failures in the delivery of gas cylinders, and took action against some dealers allegedly found violating regulations.Long queues were reported at several LPG outlets in...

Jammu, March 16 Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary has sought jammer and bullet-proof vehicles for his security cover in the wake of an assassination attempt on National Conference president Farooq Abdullah.Seeking an immediate review of his security cover, Choudhary...

The fourth edition of Tawi Fest began today at the historic Amar Mahal Palace, with renowned statesman Dr. Karan Singh inaugurating the event. The multi-day festival focuses on environmental sustainability, heritage preservation, and artistic engagement.Dr. Jyotsna Chauhan, Director of the...

The Jambu Zoo has received a pair of hippopotamuses from the Arignar Anna Zoological Park as part of an animal exchange program approved by the Central Zoo Authority.Officials stated that the semi-aquatic mammals arrived in Jammu on March 13 after being transported by train from Chennai. The...

Jammu, March 14 Panun Kashmir, an organization representing Kashmiri Pandits, has expelled its former chairman Ajay Chrungoo with immediate effect and ordered an inquiry into his alleged foreign links, including a reported interaction with US-based Pakistani ISI agent Ghulam Nabi Fai, according...