Jammu and Kashmir

September 16, 2023 7:44 PM

J&K: Udhampur Railway station formally named after son of soil, Martyr Capt. Tushar Mahajan

In the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Udhampur Railway station was today formally named after the son of soil, Martyr Capt. Tushar Mahajan. In this connection, a function was organized at Udhampur Railway Station where in the presence of Union Minister Dr. Jitender Singh Udhampur Railway Station was renamed as "Captain Tushar Mahajan Railway Station". Martyr’s parents, many dignitaries of the District, Army Officials, and BJP workers were also present on the occasio...

September 15, 2023 7:33 PM

J&K: Police arrests two terrorist associates linked with LeT, recovers arms, ammunition in Baramulla

In Jammu and Kashmir, Police have arrested two terrorist associates linked with the proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba and recovered arms, ammunition, and other incriminating materials from their possession in Baramulla district today. According to police, a joint team of security personnel at a checkpoint established at Paranpeelan Bridge Uri, tactfully apprehended two suspected persons who were coming from Dachi towards Paranpeelan Bridge and tried to flee while noticing naka pa...

September 15, 2023 7:32 PM

J&K: Administrative Council approves creation of “Jammu and Kashmir Sports cadre”

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Administrative Council under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, gave its nod for the creation of the “Jammu and Kashmir Sports cadre” under the administrative control of the Youth Service and Sports Department, along with the creation of 235 posts to be utilized for appointment of outstanding sports persons, which include 10 Gazetted posts. With this decision, the process for the appointment of outstanding sportspersons will commence, which ha...

September 6, 2023 9:13 PM

J&K: LG Manoj Sinha addresses a ceremony organised to commemorate SMVDSB's Foundation Day & SMVD Gurukul's Annual Day at Matrika Auditorium of SMVDU

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed a ceremony organised to commemorate the Foundation Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) and the Annual Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) Gurukul, Katra at Matrika Auditorium of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU). Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the LG inaugurated Gayatri Bhawan, a residential complex for the employees of the Shrine Board at Nomain, and also e-inaugurated an underground cabli...

September 1, 2023 1:48 PM

J&K achieves second position across country in generation of ‘Scan and Share OPD’ tokens

In a significant development, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has achieved second position across the country in generation of ‘Scan and Share OPD’ tokens, surpassing Karnataka state by generating more than 7,92,641 tokens in August this year. The Scan and Share queue-less registration process has taken new heights under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission J&K, and is turning out to be a game changer for ease of OPD registration for patients in the healthcare institutions of Ja...

August 31, 2023 7:13 AM

J&K: Three died in fire huts at village Bingara,Ramban

In Jammu and Kashmir, three persons including two children were charred to death while two others were critically injured when fire engulfed three temporary huts they were staying in at village Bingara in Hummer Dhok in Ramban district last night. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the injured were shifted to PHC Ukheral and the police was investing the cause of fire. Soon after the incident was reported, the rescue teams and police reached the spot to look into the matter. Police has re...

August 24, 2023 11:32 AM

J&K: Three people die & one injured after dumper fell into gorge in Dudu, Udhampur

In Jammu and Kashmir, three people died and one was injured after a dumper fell into a gorge in Dudu area of Udhampur district today. The accident took place in the early morning today at Kircchi in Dudu Basantgarh area of Udhampur district. The vehicle was loaded with bricks and met with the accident falling into Battu Nallaha. Soon after the incident was reported locals of the area and police rushed to the spot and started the rescue operation during which three bodies were recovered and the i...

August 23, 2023 12:45 PM

J&K Sports Council devised week-long celebrations programme to commemorate National Sports Day

In Jammu and Kashmir, the J&K Sports Council has devised a week-long celebrations programme to commemorate the National Sports Day starting today till August 29, across the Union Territory. The theme for the week-long programme is inclusive and fit society. More than forty-six events shall be organised across 20 districts. Over 1.18 lakh players are expected to participate in the week-long programme. ...

August 10, 2023 11:12 AM

J&K: Security forces arrestes three terrorist associates in Budgam district

In Jammu and Kashmir, security forces have arrested three terrorist associates in Budgam district today. Official sources said, police along with Army's 62 Rashtriya Rifles arrested three terrorist associates linked with banned Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terror outfit in Khansahab area of Budgam district. Incriminating materials including one Chinese hand grenade, two magazines and 57 live rounds have been recovered from their possession. All the recovered materials have been taken into case rec...

August 7, 2023 8:09 AM

J&K: security forces continue searches for militants at Gunda Khwas and Koteranka belt

In Jammu and Kashmir, the security forces continued searches for the militants at Gunda Khwas and surrounding areas in Koteranka belt of Budhal tehsil of Rajouri district for second consecutive day yesterday. Body of a slain terrorist, eliminated by the troops on Saturday, was recovered yesterday. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the teams of Army, CRPF, SOG and Police also recovered one AK-47 rifle, five magazines, two pistols with magazines, four hand grenades, one bag, Pakistan-made...