GCW Parade celebrates Teachers’ Day

06/09/2026
JAMMU, Sep 5: The Student Welfare Committee, Government College for Women (GCW), Parade Ground today celebrated Teachers' Day with great enthusiasm and reverence. The programme was organized to honor the dedication, commitment and invaluable contribution of teachers in shaping the future of students and society. The celebration commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Principal of the college Dr. Naveen Anand, faculty members and members of the Student Welfare Committee. A melodi...

Neha undertakes four-day Kashmir tour, reviews organisational activities

06/09/2026
Srinagar, Sep 5: BJP Jammu and Kashmir Mahila Morcha president Adv Neha Mahajan undertook a four-day organisational tour of Kashmir from September 1 to 4, visiting Anantnag, Kulgam and Shopian districts and reviewing organisational activities and preparations for programmes under the Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan. The tour began on September 1 with a visit to Aishmuqam village in the Pahalgam constituency of Anantnag, where Mahajan, accompanied by Mahila Morcha State General Secretary Er Urvashi Gupta,...

University of Jammu holds panel discussion on human rights violations, governance crisis in POJK

03/09/2026
JAMMU, Sep 2: The Department of Strategic and Regional Studies (DSRS), University of Jammu, in collaboration with the POJK Visthapit Sewa Samiti, organised a panel discussion on "Human Rights Violations and Deepening Govern-ance Crisis in Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK)". The discussion brought together academicians, research scholars, students, civil society members and representatives of the POJK Visthapit Sewa Samiti to deliberate on the historical, political, administrative and ...

DLSA Jammu reviews preparedness for 3rd National Lok Adalat - 2026

03/09/2026
JAMMU, Sep 2: A meeting regarding timely disposal of cases in the 3rd National Lok Adalat of 2026 and updation of disposal data on the NJDG Portal was convened today in the Office of the Chairperson, District Legal Services Authority Jammu. The meeting was chaired by I/C Principal District & Sessions Judge / Chairperson, DLSA Jammu Sonia Gupta. The meeting was attended by Civil Judge (Sr. Division) / Secretary, DLSA Jammu Maleeka Sharma along with the Presiding Officers of the Benches constitu...

Congress leaders extend solidarity to protesting medical interns, seek immediate stipend enhancement

03/09/2026
JAMMU, Sep 2: Cong-ress leaders on Wednesday visited protesting medical interns in Jammu and extended support to their demand for enhancement of stipend, urging the government to intervene immediately and address their concerns. The visit was undertaken on the directions of J&K Pradesh Congress Committee President Tariq Hameed Karra. Former J&K minister and President DCC Jammu Urban Yogesh Sawhney, DCC Jammu Rural President Neeraj Kundan and senior Congress leader Th Manmohan Singh interacted ...

PSPS Government College for Women organises digital health and TB awareness programme

03/09/2026
JAMMU, Sep 2: PSPS Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, in collaboration with 8 J&K Girls Battalion NCC, organised a health awareness and community outreach programme focusing on ABHA registration, Vay Vandana Scheme (VVS) card generation and Tuberculosis (TB) awareness. The programme was coordinated by Lt Prof Rukhsana Kousar under the guidance of Principal Dr Kulvinder Kour as part of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). It aimed to create awareness among students and en...

Police arrests hardcore criminal, associate with 41 grams heroin-like substance

03/09/2026
JAMMU, Sep 2: Jammu Police arrested a suspected hardcore criminal and his associate and recovered 41 grams of heroin-like substance and a sharp-edged weapon in Miran Sahib, officials said. The arrests were made in connection with FIR No. 138/2026 registered at Police Station Miran Sahib under Sections 8/21/22/29/60 of the NDPS Act and Section 4/25 of the Arms Act. The accused have been identified as Abdul Majeed alias Babal, son of Mohd Haneef, a resident of Dak Banglow, Marallian, Miran Sahi...

GDC Purmandal organises workshop on self employment and careers in environmental sciences

03/09/2026
JAMMU, Sep 2: The Career Counselling Cell of Government Degree College (GDC) Purmandal, in collaboration with the Employment Information-cum-Advisory Bureau, Department of Lifelong Learning, University of Jammu, organised a one-day career counselling workshop on "Self-Emplo-yment Opportunities and Careers in Environmental Sciences" at the college premises. The programme commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp, followed by the presentation of planters to the dignitaries and resource ...

DC reviews implementation of PCPNDT Act, NTEP in Samba district

03/09/2026
SAMBA, Sep 2: The implementation of Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act and National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) was reviewed today at a meeting of the District Advisory Committee. The Deputy Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan chaired the meeting. The deliberations also focused on assessment of healthcare services in the light of National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS). At the outset, Chief Medical Officer Dr Vidhi Bhatial welcomed the Chairperson, members of District...

DC Kathua convenes Public grievances redressal Camp at Bhaddu

03/09/2026
KATHUA, Sep 2: A Public Grievances redressal Camp was today organised at Bhaddu in Block Billawar. Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma chaired the camp. A large number of public representatives and residents projected local demands and issues seeking prompt redressal of the same. ADC Billawar Vishavjeet Singh, PO ICDS Mohammed Syed Khan, CPO Ranjeet Thakur and other district and sectoral officers attended the camp. Former-Sarpanches from different Panchayats of Block Billawar projected a ...

NATF inducts over 100 members in Akhnoor, calls for united fight against corruption, terrorism

02/09/2026
Akhnoor, Sep 1: The National Anti-Terrorism Front India (NATF) organised a special programme here on Tuesday, with over 100 people joining the organisation and pledging to work for a corruption-free and terrorism-free India. The programme, organised by NATF State Secretary and In-charge Protocol Rabia Khajuria at Mahaveer Sweet Shop, Pannu Chowk, began with the ceremonial lighting of a lamp. Khajuria also conducted the stage proceedings and managed the arrangements. Addressing the gathering, ...

Div Com Jammu reviews progress of road connectivity projects

02/09/2026
JAMMU, Sep 1: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar today convened a meeting to review the progress of ongoing projects being executed by NHAI, NHIDCL, Beacon/Sampark and PMGSY across the Division. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Rakesh Minhas; Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma; Deputy Commissioners of Jammu Division; Joint Director, Geology & Mining, Jammu; senior officers of NHAI, Sampark, PMGSY Jammu, PWD Jammu and NHIDCL; besides other concerned of...

University of Jammu inks MoUs with Cluster University, SKUAST-Jammu for dual-degree programmes

02/09/2026
Jammu, Sep 1: The University of Jammu has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Cluster University of Jammu and Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu) to facilitate eligible students in pursuing two academic programmes simultaneously in accordance with University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines. The MoUs were signed by University of Jammu Registrar Dr Neeraj Sharma, SKUAST-Jammu Registrar Dr Anil Kumar and Cluster University of Jamm...

‘Art against Drug Addiction’ campaign held at Bagh e Bahu

02/09/2026
JAMMU, Sep 1: The Excise Department in collaboration with Floriculture Department Jammu, today organised a mega anti Drug Awareness Camp here at Bagh e Bahu Garden. Themed 'Art against Drug Addiction', the event featured a variety of art performances promoting a drug free and healthy lifestyle. The Dugger Manch presented a Nukkad Natak titled Nashye Di Maar. Mohan Singh Padma Shri awardee alongwith his group enthralled the audience with the short play. Another Theatre group- Azad Parinde ...

PM SHRI KV Kathua wins 37th Youth Parliament Competition

02/09/2026
Jammu, Sept 1: PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Kathua secured the first position in the 37th Youth Parliament Competition organised at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, under the aegis of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Regional Office Jammu. Eight teams from different Kendriya Vidyalayas of the Jammu region participated in the two-day competition, which concluded on Tuesday. On the second day, participants presented parliamentary proceedings, democratic processes and contempora...

DC reviews progress of work on new GMC campus at Udhampur

02/09/2026
UDHAMPUR, Sep 1: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today convened a meeting to review the progress of ongoing construction works and allied facilities at the new Government Medical College Campus. Chairing a meeting with officers of the departments associated with the project, the DC conducted a detailed review of each component of the medical college campus including academic infrastructure, student hostels, faculty residences and other residential facilities. The status of essential ...

Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha Bahu Fort celebrates Birth Anniversary of Periyar Lalai Singh Yadav

02/09/2026
JAMMU, Sep 1: Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha, Bahu Fort, Jammu, celebrated the birth anniversary of Periyar Lalai Singh Yadav with tributes being paid to his contribution towards social awareness, rights and the empowerment of marginalised sections of society. Speaking on the occasion, Sham Lal Basson, General Secretary and former Corporator, highlighted the life and contributions of Lalai Singh Yadav. He said Lalai Singh Yadav was born on September 1, 1911, in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, in a Yadav fam...

Mahant Rohit Shastri calls on LG Sinha, discusses spiritual tourism

01/09/2026
Srinagar, Aug 31: Mahant Rohit Shastri, President, Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday and discussed various matters related to the promotion of spiritual tourism and cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir. During the meeting, Shastri also requested the development of an International Yoga Centre at Mantalai in Udhampur as a global centre for yoga-related activities.

Div Com Jammu hails KPs for thriving in diverse fields

01/09/2026
JAMMU, Aug 31: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar today attended the '1st Community Cash Award Function' organized by the Saraswathi Educational, Cultural Charitable Trust in association with Helpline Humanity, here at Abhinav Theatre. The Divisional Commissioner was the Chief Guest, while the former Director General of Police Dr. Ashok Bhan attended the function as the Special Guest and Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (M), Arvind Karwani as the Guest of Honour. Among others pre...

DCC Jammu Urban holds meeting of newly appointed general secretaries

01/09/2026
Jammu, Aug 31: The District Congress Committee (DCC) Jammu Urban held an organisational meeting of its newly appointed general secretaries to strengthen the party's grassroots network and chalk out a roadmap for greater coordination among district, block and grassroots units. The meeting was led by DCC Jammu Urban president and former J&K minister Yogesh Sawhney and chaired by J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Working President Raman Bhalla. JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra was also fe...

Omar-led govt giving priority to youth empowerment: Gupta

01/09/2026
Jammu, Aug 31: Jam-mu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, on Monday said the Omar Abdullah-led government was giving top priority to the empowerment and welfare of youth and making efforts to address their concerns, particularly unemployment. Gupta was addressing a gathering organised on the occasion of the opening of the Youth National Conference (YNC) office at Gandhi Nagar here by YNC Provincial President Jammu Tejinder Pal Singh Aman and his team. ...

PSPS GCW Gandhi Nagar cadets join mega plantation drive under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’

01/09/2026
Jammu, Aug 31: As part of the Government of India's "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" initiative, the 8 J&K Girls Battalion NCC organised a mega plantation drive-cum-adoption of green space in collaboration with the Urban Forestry Division, Jammu, and Jammu Municipal Corporation. The plantation drive was held at Mata Savitribai Phule Chowk, near Bahu Police Station and Balidan Stambh, Jammu, with the participation of 100 NCC cadets from PSPS Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, Government College fo...

Public delegation from Bhaderwah calls on LG Sinha

01/09/2026
Srinagar, Aug 31: A public delegation led by former Sarpanch of Drodhu, Bhaderwah, Ashok Kumar Sharma called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday and projected various development issues concerning the Bhaderwah area. The delegation comprised Sanjay Saraf, District General Secretary, BJP Doda; Kuldeep Kumar, President, J&K Inter-District/Division Employees Association; and Parveen Kumar, Chairman, ST Association J&K. The delegation apprised the Lieutenant Governor of various developme...