Delegations, individual call on Lt Guv
JAMMU: A delegation of Pir Panjal Tribal United Front led by former MLC and senior BJP leader Adv. Murtaza Khan called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday, an official spokesman said. He said that a public delegation from Kathua led by Raghunandan Singh and Vice Chairman District Development Council Kathua also met Lt Guv. […]
10th Armed Forces Veterans Day: Our veterans are embodiment of living history: Lt Guv

Says their sacrifices have not only safeguarded our freedom but also shaped the destiny of our great nation RAJOURI: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that Armed Forces veterans are embodiment of living history and said that the courage and sacrifice of army is the backbone of our nation’s security. “Their sacrifices have not […]
Amrit Bharat trains mark significant step in improving passenger comfort, connectivity: PM

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the new Amrit Bharat Express trains, which will be introduced soon from West Bengal and Assam, connecting different parts of the country with the two states, mark a significant step in improving passenger comfort and connectivity, besides boosting commerce and tourism. Nine new Amrit Bharat Express […]
J&K secures ‘Leader’ status in Export Preparedness Index 2024
Jumps 15 ranks to claim 2nd spot in EPI 2024 JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir has achieved a significant milestone in its export development journey by securing the second rank among Small States, North Eastern States and Union Territories in the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024, released by NITI Aayog, an official spokesman said. The Union […]
Union Home secretary chairs high-level security review meeting in Jammu
Jammu: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan chaired a meeting here on Wednesday to review security arrangements for the upcoming Republic Day celebrations as well as assess the ongoing anti-terror operations and drone incursions along the borders. This came a week after Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on January 8, directed security forces to continue with […]
Pakistan resorting to border mischief to deflect focus from internal issues: Ladakh LG

Jammu: Pakistan is indulging in mischief along the borders, including sending drones, in an attempt to divert attention from its internal problems, particularly its poor financial situation, Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta said on Wednesday, asserting that its disintegration is inevitable. Talking to PTI Videos here, Gupta also dismissed China’s claim over the Shaksgam valley […]
J&K vital pillar of India’s national-security architecture: Army Commander
Rajouri/Jammu: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Wednesday said Jammu and Kashmir is a vital pillar of India’s national-security architecture, not only because of its geographical importance but also due to its strong military ethos and human resources. Addressing a gathering at the concluding ceremony of the 10th Veterans-Day celebrations in Rajouri, the […]
Women VDGs guard Jammu’s remote villages as men set out to earn livelihood
Bhaderwah/Jammu: Women Village Defence Guards (VDGs) are safeguarding remote villages of the Jammu region during the winter months, when many men migrate to other parts of the country in search of livelihood. Equipped with .303 rifles after undergoing training provided by various security agencies, the women members of VDGs are deployed in difficult terrain, often […]
Security forces intensify search operation in Kathua
Jammu: Security forces on Wednesday stepped up an ongoing search operation by extending the cordon to track down and neutralise terrorists in remote villages of Kathua district, officials said. Several gunshots were heard when the security forces launched the operation in the Najote forest area in Billawar tehsil on Tuesday based on information about the […]
Parts of Dal Lake freeze as Kashmir reels under severe cold
Srinagar: Parts of the famous Dal Lake here and several water bodies in Kashmir froze on Wednesday as sub-zero minimum temperatures across the Valley dropped further. The Kashmir Valley is in the midst of ‘Chilla-i-Kalan’ — a 40-day period of extreme cold, when the chances of snowfall are the highest. It began on December 21 […]