udhampur district

Jammu, March 28 The Jammu and Kashmir government said on Saturday that as many as 3,192 schools across the Union territory have reported less than 10 or zero enrolment since 2022, with 2,518 teachers posted in them.In a written reply to a question by BJP MLA Ranbir Singh Pathania in the...

Jammu, March 28 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Saturday that cable cars alone cannot drive tourism growth in the Union Territory's potential destinations, stressing the need for a comprehensive approach focusing on infrastructure, connectivity, and sustainable...

Jammu, March 26 The administration has sought information and evidence from the public following an order by authorities to conduct a magisterial inquiry into an encounter in the Ramnagar area of Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir last month.Two Pakistani terrorists, including a top...

Jammu, March 25 Four individuals, allegedly involved in drug trafficking, were arrested with heroin from various locations in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, police said.A private car was intercepted along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway near Tikri, and 5.44 grams of...

Jammu, March 24 Six individuals allegedly involved in drug trafficking were arrested in the Udhampur and Samba districts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday.Mahandeep Singh, Suresh Kumar, and Vikram Kumar were separately stopped by police checking parties at Manwal Chowk in...

Jammu, March 18 Security forces conducted search operations in various locations in Rajouri, Doda, and Poonch districts following reports of the movement of suspected terrorists, leading to the recovery of a locally made weapon, officials said on Wednesday.The illegal "topidar" (gun) along...

Lieutenant General Rajan Sharawat, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Rising Star Corps, reviewed the operational readiness of troops deployed in the Machhedi sector of Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir today.The Bani-Machhedi mountainous region has experienced several attacks and...

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Rising Star Corps, Lieutenant General Rajan Sharawat, today reviewed the operational readiness of troops in the Machhedi sector of Kathua district. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the Bani-Macchedi mountainous region in Kathua district...

Jammu, March 18 The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Rising Star Corps, Lieutenant General Rajan Sharawat, reviewed the operational preparedness of troops in the Machhedi sector of Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.The Bani-Machhedi mountainous area in Kathua district...

Jammu, March 18 J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat said on Tuesday that under its changed counter-terrorism tactics, the J&K Police is moving into dense forests and rugged mountains to neutralize terrorists.Addressing the passing-out parade of police constables at the STC Talwara in the Reasi district, DGP...

UDHAMPUR, March 16: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Minga Sherpa, chaired a meeting to review the physical and financial progress of projects under the District Capital Expenditure (Capex) Budget, CDF, and SASCI for the 2025-26 fiscal year.A detailed review of ongoing and newly approved projects...

Jammu, March 16 The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) filed a chargesheet against a revenue official on Monday in a case involving alleged misuse of official position in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.The ACB presented the chargesheet before the court of Special Judge...

Jammu, March 15 Five suspected drug peddlers were arrested and heroin was seized from their possession in separate operations in Udhampur and Jammu districts on Sunday, police said.In Udhampur, police intercepted a car at Tikri and arrested Rafiq Ahmad, Arun Singh, and Amandeep Singh. The...

Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa has clarified that there is no shortage of LPG in the Udhampur district, and that sufficient cooking gas is available for consumers.He urged the public to remain calm and avoid unnecessary panic buying or hoarding, assuring them that the district administration...

Jammu, March 13 The Northern Army Commander, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, visited the Basantgarh hills in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday to assess the prevailing security situation and ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the militancy-affected mountainous region...

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has stated that key road safety and commuter facility projects worth approximately ₹171.25 crore have been completed on National Highway 44 in Jammu and Kashmir.These projects include rectifying accident-prone blackspots at SIDCO...

After 31 years of service in the Indian Army, retired officer Sushil Sharma has embraced modern agriculture, transforming his post-retirement life into a successful farming venture.Following his retirement from the position of Director of Military Farms under the Northern Command, he...

Beekeeping is emerging as a promising entrepreneurial opportunity for young people in Jammu and Kashmir, driven by the increasing global demand for organic honey and the implementation of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP).To promote beekeeping, the Department of Agriculture...

Jammu, March 11 – The 'PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana' is rapidly gaining popularity in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, as an increasing number of people are subscribing to the Central government scheme.According to government estimates, more than 700 houses have installed solar...

In light of the upcoming Navratri and Eid-ul-Fitr festivals, the Udhampur district administration has increased efforts to regulate markets, maintain hygiene standards, and prevent overcharging.As part of these efforts, a team led by the Tehsildar of Udhampur conducted inspections in the...