Jammu
City in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir
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Jammu is a city in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region. It is the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir, which is an Indian-administered union territory. It is the headquarters and the largest city in Jammu district. Lying on the banks of the river Tawi, the city of Jammu, with an area of 240 km2 (93 sq mi), is surrounded by the Himalayas in the north and the northern plains in the south. Jammu is the second-most populous city of the union territory. Jammu is known as "City of Temples" for its ancient temples and Hindu shrines.
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Rift in opposition as PDP says NC left no option, will go soloPDP and National Conference clash over Lok Sabha seats in Jammu & Kashmir amid accusations of breaching PAGD understanding. NC to contest Valley seats, Jammu shared with Congress. Mufti stresses unity..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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11 injured in Poonch as mini bus falls into gorgeA minibus accident in Jammu's Poonch district injured 11 people, including a 5-year-old girl. The driver lost control, leading to the passengers' injuries. Swift action by locals and police ensured..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Mystery blast near Poonch hospital triggers panic, 2 detainedTwo suspects detained in Jammu after low-intensity explosion near Poonch hospital. No injuries reported. Police investigate hand-made crude substance. DIG Tejinder Singh and Poonch SSP Manhas visit...IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi launches Rs 32,000-crore worth development projects in Jammu and KashmirPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched multiple development projects, including for education, railway, aviation and road sectors, in Jammu and Kashmir worth over Rs 32,000 crore.DNA - Published | |
Jammu: Flying drones, other aerial devices temporarily banned ahead of PM Modi's visitAhead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu on February 20, authorities on Saturday temporarily banned flying drones, paragliders and remote-controlled micro-light aircraft in Jammu.DNA - Published | |
'PM Modi to inaugurate AIIMS, address rally in Jammu on Feb 20': Ravinder RanaPrime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate several projects and also address a rally in Jammu on February 20, Ravinder Rana, Bharatiya Janata Party Jammu and Kashmir President said on Wednesday. He..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Pakistani troops violate ceasefire along border in Jammu: OfficialsIndiaTimes - Published | ED files prosecution complaint against 21 in J&K illegal arms licenses caseThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a prosecution complaint against 21 accused, including an IAS officer, at a special PMLA court in Jammu. The agency had issued a provisional attachment order..IndiaTimes - Published |
Big blow to Farooq Abdullah as several key National Conference leaders in Jammu join BJPThey joined the BJP at the party's headquarters in Jammu, with Ravinder Raina -- the saffron party's Jammu and Kashmir unit chief -- and other leaders welcoming the new entrants.DNA - Published | J&K creates record, distributes 94K sanction letters to set up startups, units in a dayJ&K administration has scripted a new record by providing entrepreneurship and self-employment opportunities to 94,680 youth in a single day, with LG Manoj Sinha handing over sanction letters to set up..IndiaTimes - Published |
Forces find terror cache in Jammu and Kashmir’s ReasiSecurity forces discovered a stash of AK-47s, ammunition, and explosives at a suspected terror hideout in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of police, army, and CRPF..IndiaTimes - Published | Security stepped up in Jammu ahead of Ram Temple consecration, Republic DayIn anticipation of the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, followed by Republic Day, enhanced security measures have been implemented in the Jammu division. Officials..IndiaTimes - Published |
Pak national arrested along international border in JammuA 20-year-old Pakistani intruder has been arrested by BSF from a forward area along the international border in Jammu’s Makwal. Officials on Tuesday said BSF troops observed suspicious movement along..IndiaTimes - Published | Senior Congress leader Karan Singh declines invitation to Pran Pratishtha event, citing medical groundsSenior Congress leader Karan Singh has declined an invitation to attend the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Mandir on January 22 due to medical reasons. Singh, who is nearing 93, stated in his letter..IndiaTimes - Published |
NIA files chargesheet against Pakistan terrorist, two overground workersNIA on Tuesday filed a chargesheet at the special NIA court in Jammu against a Pakistani terrorist and two overground workers affiliated with an offshoot of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba outfit over..IndiaTimes - Published | Inclement weather defers Amit Shah’s Jammu visitIndiaTimes - Published |
BJP weighs new J&K faces for Lok Sabha pollsBJP is considering fielding new faces in J&K in the Lok Sabha polls. The party sources indicated this after JP Nadda held talks with local leaders. The candidates for the Jammu region, Anantnag,..IndiaTimes - Published | Home minister Amit Shah to visit Jammu on January 9, to take part in development programmesUnion home minister will visit Jammu on Tuesday to attend development-related programmes and flag off an e-bus service. This will be Shah's first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after the ambush of army..IndiaTimes - Published |
Jammu records season’s coldest night at 4.1°C, Srinagar shivers at -5.4°CIndiaTimes - Published | JKJA holds day-long sensitization programme for Registrars, Sub-Registrars of JammuIndiaTimes - Published |
Terror funding case: SIA raids cop’s house in JammuJ&K State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Tuesday searched the house of a policeman in connection with a terror financing case involving former minister Jatinder Singh alias Babu Singh, said officials...IndiaTimes - Published | Lt-Gen Navin Sachdeva assumes command of 16 CorpsLt-General Navin Sachdeva has taken charge as the General-Officer-Commanding (GOC) of Nagrota-based White Knight Corps, also known as 16 Corps, succeeding Lt-General Sandeep Jain. A defence PRO in..IndiaTimes - Published |
GPS anklets for J&K terror suspect on bailJ&K Police have put a GPS anklet on a terror case suspect to monitor his movements while he is out on interim bail. This is the second recent instance of such devices being used. The anklet was fitted..IndiaTimes - Published | Poonch attack: Rajnath Singh holds security review, says there should be end to terrorism in J&KDefence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of the Army Staff, General Manoj Pande, visit Jammu to review security after the Poonch attack on army vehicles. Singh prays for the injured army personnel and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Defence minister Rajnath Singh reaches Jammu to review security situation in J&KDefence minister Rajnath Singh visits Jammu and Kashmir to review security situation after terrorist ambush in Poonch. He is accompanied by Army Chief General Manoj Pande and received by Lt Governor..IndiaTimes - Published | Rajnath Singh leaves Delhi to visit Rajouri and Jammu to review security after terror attackIndiaTimes - Published |
Army chief arrives in Jammu to review security situation amid anti-terror operation in PoonchArmy chief General Manoj Pande arrived in Jammu to review the security situation amid an ongoing operation to track down terrorists involved in an ambush that killed four soldiers in Poonch. General..IndiaTimes - Published | Drone-dropped arms, cash seized near LoC in AkhnoorTwo drone-dropped packets containing arms and cash were seized in a joint operation by the Army and the Jammu police from a village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Akhnoor sector of Jammu division of..IndiaTimes - Published |
2 drone-dropped packets containing explosives, cash seized near LoC in JammuTwo drone-dropped packets containing six battery-operated Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), a pistol and some cash were seized in a joint operation by the Army and police near the Line of Control in..IndiaTimes - Published | J&K: Army chief Manoj Pande likely to visit Jammu on MondayAmid the recent terrorist attacks in the Poonch-Rajouri sector, India Army chief General Manoj Pande is likely to visit Jammu to review the situation there and discuss further strengthening the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Special DG BSF visits troops in Jammu frontier, reviews security situationSpecial Director General of Border Security Force Y B Khurania visited the troops along the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu frontier, officials said on Sunday. Khurania,..IndiaTimes - Published | Two rare 12th-C sculptures found in JammuThe Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums, recovered two very rare sculptures — one of Lord Shiva and another of Goddess Indrani (God Indra’s consort) — dating back to the 12th century..IndiaTimes - Published |
Infiltration bid foiled in Akhnoor, 1 killedThe Indian Army successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt from Pakistan along the border in the Akhnoor area of Jammu. The incident occurred during extensive search operations to apprehend..IndiaTimes - Published | Man dies in police custody on Jammu outskirtsA 35-year-old man died in police custody on the outskirts of Jammu in Jourian area on Friday. Police said Sushil Kumar alias Sonu of Garhi Bishnah in Jourian died under suspicious circumstances at..IndiaTimes - Published |
India united against scourge of terrorism: Mallikarjun Kharge after terror attack in JammuIndiaTimes - Published | Health experts advise patients with comorbidities to remain isolated as Covid-19 JN.1 variant sees spikeRajasthan University of Health Science's Vice Chancellor, Dr. Sudhir Bhandari, reassured citizens about the new variant JN.1, highlighting the strong vaccination program. He emphasized the need for..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Kashmir freezing; Srinagar records season’s coldest night at minus 2.6°CKashmir Valley experiences severe cold wave as temperature in Srinagar reaches season's lowest of -2.6°C. The mercury is expected to drop further in the next three days. However, there will be some..IndiaTimes - Published | Cops book Kashmir X user for hurting religious sentiments of HindusA case has been registered against a social media user from Kashmir for allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus by posting objectionable content on X (formerly Twitter). Dr. Vinod Kumar,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Under constant fear of Pakistan shelling, border residents push for bridge near international border in JammuForward Trava villagers in Jammu district fear shelling by Pakistan and demand a permanent bridge for safe evacuation. A BSF jawan was killed in firing, causing panic among the border residents. The..IndiaTimes - Published | 2 Captains among 4 soldiers killed in Rajouri shootoutDuring an anti-terrorism operation in Jammu's Rajouri district, two Captains and two soldiers were killed, while a Major and a jawan were injured. The security forces surrounded the terrorists who had..IndiaTimes - Published |
J&K ex-minister sent to 14-day judicial custody in PMLA caseFormer J&K minister and Dogra Swabhiman Sangathan Party chairman Chaudhary Lal Singh, who was arrested by ED in Jammu on November 7 in connection with an alleged money laundering case, was sent to..IndiaTimes - Published | Doda bus accident: IAF helicopters deployed at site of accident in AssarThe helicopters evacuated critically injured survivors to Jammu. As many as 38 people were killed and 19 others injured after a bus fell into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda.DNA - Published |
