A tragic incident occurred on Thursday in the Dhramkund area of Ramban Gool road, where a woman was crushed to death by an unknown tipper (dumper). The accident took place in the Chapran Nullah area, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Dhramkund Police Station. According to police sources, the driver of the tipper fled
Chowdhary Talib Hussain, a prominent Gujjar (ST) leader and former BJP MP, has filed his nomination papers as an independent candidate for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections from the Rajouri constituency. This move comes after the BJP decided not to field him as their candidate, a decision that has left Hussain disgruntled with
The University of Jammu marked its 55th Foundation Day on Thursday with a series of events that celebrated the institution’s growth and achievements. The event featured prominent figures in academia, including Padma Shri Prof Dinesh Singh, former Vice Chancellor of Delhi University and current Vice Chairman of the J&K Higher Education Council, who served as
To oversee the preparations for the upcoming National Lok Adalat scheduled for September 14, Chief Justice (A) Tashi Rabstan convened a crucial meeting with judges from various courts across the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. This meeting aimed to emphasize the significance of the National Lok Adalat in promoting speedy justice and
BSP supremo Mayawati is set to visit Jammu next week, with plans to energize party workers ahead of the upcoming elections. A high-level meeting is scheduled to finalize the date of her visit, during which she will provide strategic insights aimed at securing victory for the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) in the region. According to
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devender Singh Rana has asserted that the BJP will not allow the National Conference (NC) and the Congress to tamper with the reservations for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), Gujjars, Paharis, and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a rally, Rana accused the NC and
Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and senior BJP leader and party election incharge for Jammu and Kashmir, Ram Madhav, accompanied BJP candidate Chowdhary Zulfikar Ali in filing his nomination papers from the Budhal Assembly Constituency of Rajouri district on Thursday. The leaders arrived in Rajouri by helicopter, where they were received
In a crackdown on illegal liquor trade, the Ramban Police, under the direction of Senior Superintendent of Police Kulbir Singh, arrested two bootleggers and recovered approximately 50 bottles of illicit liquor from their possession on Wednesday. The first arrest was made by a police patrol team from Police Station Ramban, who apprehended Dhani Ram, son
Following recent statements by Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition, advocating for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah emphasized the importance of the alliance between the Congress and the National Conference (NC). Abdullah described this collaboration as a necessity rather than a mere compulsion, highlighting efforts to regain
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched his party’s election campaign in Jammu and Kashmir, assuring voters that the INDIA alliance will ensure the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory. Speaking at rallies in Sangaldan (Ramban district) and Dooru (Anantnag district), Gandhi emphasized that this will be the alliance’s top priority when they form
Amid escalating dissent within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding ticket distribution for the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, senior leader Chander Mohan Sharma has declared his intention to run as an independent candidate from the Jammu East constituency. This decision follows widespread protests among party leaders and workers, who are voicing their
A six-member committee has been established to oversee the implementation of the Prime Minister’s package for “Employment and Skilling” in Jammu and Kashmir. This initiative, announced in the Union Budget for 2024-25, aims to enhance employment opportunities and skills development for the region’s youth. The order, issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), states that