JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday called upon the Bharat scouts and guides to act as the ‘agents of change’ at the grassroots level and inspire the youth to dedicate themselves towards constructive transformation of the society and the nation. “Youth is the only power that we have today to […]
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Pakistan troops suffered ‘heavy casualties’ after ceasefire violation along LoC in Poonch
JAMMU — Pakistani troops on Wednesday suffered ‘heavy casualties after the Indian Army retaliated befittingly to unprovoked firing from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, security officials said. The ceasefire violation by Pakistan in the Krishna Ghati sector came a day after two Indian Army personnel including a […]
Family in mourning after soldier son killed in IED attack 2 months before marriage
SAMBA — Naik Mukesh Singh Manhas had returned to his Army unit in Jammu’s Akhnoor sector on January 28 after a two-week holiday for his ring ceremony and giving final touches to his newly-constructed house to welcome his wife in April. However, the joy of the family proved to be shortlived as the 29-year-old soldier […]
GOC leads wreath-laying ceremony for two soldiers killed in IED blast in Akhnoor
JAMMU — General Officer Commanding of the Jammu-based White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General Navin Sachdeva, on Wednesday led the wreath-laying ceremony of two Army personnel, including a captain, who were killed in an IED blast near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Akhnoor sector here the previous day. The solemn wreath-laying ceremony to pay […]
Theft accused dies after suffering sever chest, abdomen pain in Jammu hospital
JAMMU — A man arrested in a theft case over a week ago died at a hospital here after complaining of severe pain in his chest and abdomen, police said on Wednesday. Madhya Pradesh native Suresh Anuragi, who was presently residing in Jammu’s Trikuta Nagar, was on February 4 arrested along with two other associates […]
IGP Jammu visits commando training centre; reviews facilities, infrastructure
JAMMU (KIMS) — Inspector General of Police Jammu zone Bhim Sen Tuti on Tuesday visited commando training centre Sunjwan and directed officials to upgrade the infrastructure to meet the evolving demands of modern counter-terrorism and security operations. The visit was aimed at ensuring that the training infrastructure meets the highest standards and provides the necessary […]
Police opens 55 history sheets against habitual drug peddlers in Jammu
JAMMU (KIMS) — Police in Jammu opens 55 history sheets against repeated drug peddlers. This initiative is part of intensified anti-drug operations by Jammu Police, aimed at eliminating the drug menace from society. In yet another significant step towards curbing illegal drug trafficking, District Police Jammu has formally opened 55 History Sheets against habitual drug […]
Captain among two Army soldiers killed in IED blast near LoC in Akhnoor
JAMMU — Two Army personnel, including a captain, were killed and another was injured when suspected terrorists set off an improvised explosive device (IED) near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Akhnoor sector near here on Tuesday, officials said. This was the third incident of cross-border action by terrorists in the Jammu region in […]
Drones banned in Doda for two months to curb misuse
JAMMU — A ban has been imposed on the storage, use and transportation of drones in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir for a period of two months, a move aimed at stopping misuse of the flying objects by anti-national elements, officials said on Tuesday. However, police and other security agencies were exempted from the […]
Mortar shell found in Akhnoor, defused: Police
JAMMU — A mortar shell was found and subsequently defused by a bomb disposal squad in Akhnoor sector here on Tuesday, police officials said. The mortar shell was noticed by some locals in Partap Canal near Namandar village around 10 am, the officials said. They said a police party rushed to the scene on getting […]








