Mini bus overturns in Rajouri; many students among 28 injured
Rajouri/Jammu: At least 28 persons, mostly students, were injured when a mini bus overturned on a highway in Rajouri district on Tuesday, officials said. The bus was on its way to Rajouri town when the driver lost control resulting in the accident near Thandikassi, the officials said. Rescuers immediately swung into action and shifted 28 […]
Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu calls on Lt Guv
JAMMU: Dr. B.N. Tripathi, Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Tuesday and briefed him on the ongoing restoration and rehabilitation works being undertaken at the University following the floods that occurred on August 26, 2025, causing significant damage to infrastructure. The Vice Chancellor also briefed the Lieutenant Governor on the various academic, research, […]
Sakeena Itoo reviews performance, functioning of SED across Jammu division
Calls for effective, transparent utilisation of public funds JAMMU: Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo Monday chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review the performance and functioning of School Education department across Jammu division. The meeting was attended by Secretary School Education department, Ram Niwas Sharma; Project Director Samagra Shiksha, Bhawani Rakwal; Director School […]
SBI donates 1.55 Cr to CM’s relief fund
CM lauds SBI’s gesture of solidarity, service beyond banking JAMMU: A deputation of the State Bank of India (SBI) Monday called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu, and presented a cheque of ₹1.55 crore as a contribution to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. The delegation was led by Jayant Mani, Deputy […]
Those who want to divide Jammu and Kashmir failed today: Farooq Abdullah
Jammu: As government offices reopened in Jammu under the revived ‘Darbar Move’ tradition, National Conference president and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday said “those who wanted to divide Jammu and Kashmir have failed”. Abdullah asserted that the Union Territory stands united and must collectively move towards development. He was speaking to reporters on […]
BJP resorting to double standards: CM
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday accused the BJP of double standards, saying the party has no objection to dynastic politics within its fold but invokes the term only to attack rivals. He also said the legal and constitutional minds associated with the National Conference are examining the possibility of the party joining the […]
Security forces bust two old terror hideouts in Kulgam forests
Kulgam: Security forces busted two old terrorist hideouts during a joint search operation in the forest area of Damhal Hanjipora in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said on Monday. An official said that the operation was launched jointly by the 9 Rashtriya Rifles and the police following specific intelligence inputs. “Two old hideouts were traced […]
Police arrests absconder after 19 years in Ganderbal
Srinagar: Police in Ganderbal achieved another success by arresting one more absconder who had been evading arrest for 19 years, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that the arrested individual has been identified as Mohammad Iqbal Zargar son of Ghulam Mohammad Zargar resident of Gulab Bagh Zakura, Srinagar, who was wanted in Case FIR […]
Police conduct inspection of SIM vendors in Sopore
Srinagar: Police in Sopore conducted inspections of various SIM card vendors, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that the drive focused on verifying customer documentation, KYC compliance, and adherence to Department of Telecommunications (DoT) guidelines, ensuring that no SIM cards are issued without proper verification. Vendors were counselled about their legal obligations and were […]
Chairman ICC Jammu Chapter calls on Lt Guv
JAMMU: Rahul Sahai, Chairman, Indian Chamber of Commerce Jammu Chapter called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Monday, an official spokesman said here.