JAMMU — One person was killed and another injured when a vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident in Reasi district on Saturday. Official sources told GNS that an Eeco vehicle (JK20B 2493), on way from Tharal towards Shikari, skidded off the road and rolled about 200-feet off the road/embankment in Mahore area […]
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Poonch residents reap benefits of Jan Aushadhi Kendras, get cheaper medicines
NEW DELHI — The residents of border district of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) are reaping the benefits of Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya JanAushadhi Pariyojana (PM-BJP). The Jan Aushadhi Kendras launched under the scheme have been instrumental in helping people save money on medicines and life-saving drugs, across the country. Poonch is no exception. The […]
Police, BSF conduct joint patrolling along International border in Samba
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Border Security Force on Friday conducted a joint patrolling exercise near the International Border in Samba district to strengthen the border grid, an official said. Senior Superintendent of Police, Samba, Virinder Singh Manhas and the commandants of BSF’s 65th and 159th battalions participated in the intensive […]
Surprise inspection highlights mismanagement in govt office in Rajouri
JAMMU — Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district ordered a probe after some individuals were allegedly found handling official documents during a surprise inspection of a government office on Thursday, an official said. Rajouri Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma conducted the inspection at the assistant regional transport officer’s (ARTO) office and found some individuals inside […]
Police raids houses of four suspected OGWs of militants in Poonch
JAMMU — Police carried out searches at the residences of four suspected over-ground workers of militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s border district of Poonch on Thursday as part of its efforts to curb anti-national activities, an official said. According to a police spokesperson, the searches were conducted at the houses of Mohd Nasar of Sakhimadan, […]
Police destroys 2000 kgs of drugs seized in 37 different NDPS cases in Udhampur
JAMMU (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday destroyed 2000 kgs of physcotrophic substance that was seized in 37 different NDPS cases registered in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir. “District Drug destruction committee headed by SSP Udhampur Amod Ashok Nagpure comprising of Addl. SP Udhampur Sandeep Bhat, DySP DAR Bhutto Choudhary and Darshan […]
Three women among four drug peddlers held in Jammu; heroin, sharp weapons seized
JAMMU (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police under Operation Sanjeevani conducted a major operation in Bishnah and arrested four notorious drug peddlers including three women and recovered 40.5 grams of heroin along with sharp-edged weapons from their possession. “Four notorious drug peddlers identified as Parveen Kumar @Pinna, Son of Dev Raj, Rekha Kumari @Kajal, Daughter […]
Army opens fire after observing suspicious movement near LoC in Poonch
JAMMU — An Army ambush party opened fire after observing suspicious movement near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Thursday. The troops on ambush duty along the possible infiltration routes picked up suspicious movement near Bagyaldara village late on Wednesday night and fired a few rounds. […]
50 lost smartphones valued over 15 lakh rupees recovered in Jammu: Police
JAMMU — In a significant achievement, the Jammu Police, under a special Operation “Re-Connect,” successfully recovered 50 lost smartphones, valued at over 15 lakh rupees, in the past six months. Recognizing the personal and emotional connection citizens have with their mobile devices, the Jammu South Police worked passionately to return these smartphones to their rightful […]
Govt official suspended in Kathua; deputy CM warns underperforming officials
JAMMU — A government official was suspended in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua on Wednesday for his alleged failure to stop illegal mining, as Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary inspected various offices in the district and warned stern action against underperforming officials. District Mineral Officer, Kathua, Naveen Kumar was placed under suspension, pending an inquiry into […]









