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The sacred occasion of Jamat-ul-Vida, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, was observed with great religious fervor across Poonch on Friday.Thousands of devotees gathered at mosques and Eidgahs throughout the district to offer special communal prayers. Major congregations were seen at...

Even as the Meteorological Department predicted that the weather would remain inclement until today, Jammu and Kashmir experienced snowfall and intermittent rain for the fifth consecutive day on Thursday, triggering a sharp drop in temperatures across the region. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent...

POONCH, MARCH 19: The Indian Army's Ace of Spades Division organized a "Clean India" cleanliness drive in Tain Basti, Poonch, with the participation of 30 villagers and local children.The initiative focused on cleaning public spaces, proper waste disposal, and raising awareness about hygiene...

In Jammu and Kashmir, the historic Mughal Road, the alternative national highway connecting the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch in the Jammu division with the Shopian district in the Kashmir valley, remained closed to vehicular traffic for the fourth consecutive day today due to...

Jammu, March 18 Security forces have launched search operations following reports of the movement of suspected terrorists in different locations in the Rajouri, Doda, and Poonch districts of J-K, officials said on Wednesday.A combing operation was launched in Khandli and its surrounding areas...

Poonch, March 17: Devotees in Poonch gathered in large numbers at local mosques to observe the sacred night of Shab-e-Qadr. Worshippers engaged in prayers, Quran recitation, and supplications throughout the night, seeking forgiveness, blessings, and divine mercy during the holy month of Ramadan...

POONCH, March 16, 2026: Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Mandi, Poonch, organized a heritage awareness walk titled "Route to Roots: Journey Back in Time" under the National Education Policy (NEP) to promote experiential learning among students.Approximately 55 history students...

Jammu, March 15 More than 30 light motor vehicles were stranded after moderate snowfall at Sinthan top and Margan top in the Kishtwar district on Sunday, prompting a joint rescue operation by police and civil administration officials.The vehicles got stuck due to fresh snowfall and slippery...

A training-cum-workshop on "Gender Sensitization" was organized today by the Department of Agriculture under the Jammu and Kashmir Climate and Inclusive Partnership Programme at College Ground in Poonch. The program aimed to empower women farmers and promote their active involvement in modern...

The Indian Army hosted a community Iftar in Mandi today, bringing together residents from different communities in a spirit of unity and harmony during the holy month of Ramadan. The event saw enthusiastic participation from people of all communities, reflecting the region's long-standing...

The Indian Army has launched a porter recruitment drive in the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch, attracting a large number of local youth seeking employment opportunities. A total of 800 porter vacancies have been announced, prompting enthusiastic participation from candidates from...

Today, the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) Poonch organized a three-day program on Mental Health, Well-being, and Yoga for teachers from across the Poonch district.The program aims to promote mental wellness, stress management, and healthy lifestyle practices among...

The government of Jammu and Kashmir has approved ₹3.35 crore for the construction of a helipad and waiting lounge in Qasab, Poonch.Minister Javed Ahmed Rana expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for approving the project.In a social media post, the Minister stated that the...

At the Jammu Press Club, the ST-2 Sangharsh Samiti (Displaced from PoJK) held a press conference to highlight the issues faced by displaced families. Committee member and retired SSP Surinder Sharma stated that the government has granted ST-2 status to displaced persons from PoJK, but certain...

During the holy month of Ramadan, the Indian Army's 93 Infantry Brigade organized an Iftar gathering in Poonch for members of the local community.The event was attended by people from various sections of society, along with officials from the district administration. The gathering provided an...

The Indian Army organized a special community Iftar for local residents in Poonch, bringing together people from different communities in a spirit of unity and goodwill during the holy month of Ramadan.The event was organized under the auspices of the 93 Infantry Brigade, with Brigade...

Rajouri/Jammu, March 9 Three people, including a woman and her newborn baby, were killed and three were injured in two separate road accidents in the districts of Rajouri and Jammu in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said.Shanaz Akhtar (40), a resident of Mandi Poonch, and her...

A free spectacle distribution program was organized by the Health Department under the National Program for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment at Raja Sukhdev Singh District Hospital in Poonch.During the program, patients who were screened for vision problems were provided with free...

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Commander of the Northern Command, visited Shahsitar in Poonch and Hanjanwali in the Rajouri sector to assess the current security situation and ongoing efforts against terrorism in the border areas. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports...

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Commander of the Northern Command, visited Shahsitar in Poonch and Hanjanwali in the Rajouri sector to assess the current security situation and ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in the border areas. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports...