JAMMU — Some people were detained as police here on Sunday carried out surprise raids at multiple spa centres to curb alleged “illegal and immoral activities”, an official spokesperson said. The raids were conducted in the Channi Himmat area, the police spokesperson said. He said the operation was a well-planned and coordinated action carried out […]
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Over 8,000 participate in ‘run for unity’ marathon organised by J&K Police in Jammu
JAMMU — Over 8,000 runners across age groups from eight to 80 years participated in the ‘Run for Unity’ marathon, organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Police here on Sunday, officials said. The marathon was flagged off by Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), headquarters, M K Sinha and ADGP Armed Anand Jain and passed […]
Two booked for using VPN on mobiles in Doda
JAMMU — Two men were booked for allegedly using Virtual Private Network (VPN) applications on their mobile phones, violating the orders of Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district administration, police said on Sunday. The action was taken following strict enforcement of prohibitory orders issued by the Doda district magistrate (DM), banning the use of VPN services […]
Traffic sub-inspector suspended for ‘misusing’ official vehicle to shoot reels on snowy Mughal Road
JAMMU — A traffic police sub-inspector has been placed under suspension pending an inquiry for allegedly misusing his official vehicle to shoot a reel on the snow-laden Mughal Road in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said. In a viral video, sub-inspector Gul Sheraz, posted as sector officer (traffic) on Mughal Road, was purportedly seen […]
LG Manoj Sinha lays foundation stone for construction of 320 houses for flood-hit families in Reasi
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday laid the foundation stone to build 320 houses completely damaged during flash-floods and landslides in Reasi district. Funded entirely by High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India) at an estimated cost of Rs 32 crore, the initiative will provide affected families in Reasi with modern, […]
HC hears habeas corpus plea of AAP MLA Mehraj Malik, lists matter for Jan 29
JAMMU — The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Saturday heard a habeas corpus petition of detained Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Mehraj Malik and listed the matter for further hearing on January 29 next year. Malik, who is president of J&K unit of AAP, was detained under stringent Public Safety Act […]
Protests outside Lok Bhavan in Jammu, LG’s effigy burnt over SMVDIME admission row
JAMMU — Dozens of protesters on Saturday gathered outside Lok Bhavan here and set ablaze an effigy of Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, demanding revocation of the MBBS admission list of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi. Raising slogans such as “LG go back”, the protest was organised by […]
16 persons detained from drug hotspots in Samba, sent to district jail
JAMMU — Sixteen people were detained by police from drug-related hotspots in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district on Friday, officials said. Acting on a tip-off, police carried out an operation in areas prone to drug-related activities at Rakh Barotian in Vijaypur tehsil, where some homeless people were found wandering suspiciously, they said. They detained 16 […]
Jammu railway division to run special trains for six days from Dec 27 to ease New Year rush
JAMMU — The Jammu railway division will operate special reserved train services for six days from Saturday between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to facilitate passengers amid heavy rush during the New Year celebrations, officials said. The special trains will run from December 27 to January 1 to manage increased passenger traffic […]
Hindutva groups protest in Jammu, warn of shutdown over SMVDIME admissions
JAMMU — Several right-wing Hindu groups held a protest in Jammu on Thursday evening, demanding the shifting of Muslim students from the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence and reservations for Hindu students. They also warned of intensifying the agitation if their demands are not met. The controversy began after admissions for the […]








