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BSF, Pak Rangers exchange sweets along I-B in Jammu on Republic Day

The BSF and Pakistan Rangers exchanged sweets and greetings at various outposts along the International Border in Jammu on the occasion of India's 74th Republic Day on Thursday, officials said. The Border Security Force offered sweets to Pakistan Rangers and they reciprocated, the officials said. The exchange of sweets took place at border outposts in Akhnoor, Samba, Kathua, Arnia and R S Pura in a cordial manner, a Border Security Force official said. Indian Army troops also exchanged sweets and greetings with their Pakistani counterparts at forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri and Poonch districts, according to the officials. Republic Day was celebrated at the frontier headquarters here. BSF Inspector General D K Boora unfurled the tricolour on the occasion and conveyed his warm wishes to all 'Seema Praharis' serving at the International Border and the LoC and their families. He also recalled the supreme sacrifices of BSF troops. The IG said the BSF has alwa

Urmila Matondkar joins Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra in Jammu

Actor-turned-politician Urmila Matondkar joined Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra as it resumed from the garrison town of Nagrota on a cold Tuesday morning. Matondkar, a popular Bollywood stars of the 1990s, joined Gandhi shortly after the march started from near the army garrison around 8 am amid tight security, with Congress workers and supporters lined up on the road along the route to welcome them. Matondkar (48) had resigned from the Congress in September 2019 after a short association of six months, and joined the Shiv Sena in 2020. Dressed in a cream-coloured traditional Kashmir Pheran (loose gown) and beanie cap, Matondkar was interacting with Gandhi as they marched along. Noted author Perumal Murugan and J&K Pradesh Congress committee president Vikar Rasool Wani, his predecessor G A Mir and former minister Abdul Hamid Karra also joined them alongside hundreds of other carrying the tricolor in their hands. The yatra, which started from Kanyakumari on ...

Training for first batch of Agniveers begins in outskirts of Jammu

The training for the first batch of Agniveers begins amid the visit of Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Manoj Dwivedi to review preparedness at the Agniveer training facility (ATF) at the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAKLI) regimental centre in the outskirts of Jammu city. The youth of Jammu and Kashmir has shown a considerable amount of interest in Agniveer recruitments and the recent recruitment rallies have shown tremendous enthusiasm in the form of huge numbers turning up, a defence spokesman said. Lt Gen Dwivedi visited the state-of-the-art Agniveer training facility located at JAKLI regimental centre at Dansal to review the preparedness and arrangements for the first batch of Agniveers being trained, he said. Recently the Ministry of Defence signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with various stakeholders like the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and the director general of training for facilitating

Airtel announces launch of 5G service in Jammu, Srinagar in a phased manner

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Wednesday announced the launch of its 5G services in Jammu and Srinagar. Airtel, in a statement, said that its '5G Plus' services will be available to customers in a phased manner as the company continues to construct its network and complete the roll out. Customers with 5G enabled devices will enjoy high speed Airtel '5G Plus' network at no extra cost until the roll out is more widespread, the company said. Adarsh Verma, Chief Operating Officer of Bharti Airtel - Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, said: "I am thrilled to announce the launch of Airtel 5G Plus in Jammu and Srinagar. Airtel customers can now experience ultrafast network and enjoy speeds upto 20-30 times faster than the current 4G speeds." "We are in the process of lighting up the Union territories of J&K and Ladakh which will allow customers to enjoy superfast access to high-definition video streaming, gaming, multiple chatting, instant uploading of photos...," Verma added. Airtel 5G Plus .

Two infiltration bids foiled in Jammu; 1 intruder dead, another held

Two separate infiltration bids were foiled on the International Border (IB) in Jammu in which one intruder was killed and another was apprehended, officials said

Bank loan fraud: ED files chargesheet against seven in Jammu court

The case related to a bank loan fraud in which the total NPA declared by the Bank of India was at Rs 91.50 crore

Lavender cultivation to be extended to JK's Ramban: Minister Jitendra Singh

Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban will soon initiate lavender cultivation under the Aroma Mission which has been thoroughly experimented with in the adjacent district of Doda.This was disclosed here today by Union Minister Jitendra Singh while chairing the DISHA meeting of district Ramban, said a press release by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions on Sunday.He said, Ramban is a part of the erstwhile Doda district, which shares the same geographical and topographical conditions and it should not be difficult to replicate Doda's lavender success story over here, as per the statement.This will provide an alternative and attractive option for a livelihood by the youngsters, he said, added the statement.During the meeting, a detailed presentation on the achievements and progress recorded under different Centrally Sponsored Schemes was made, giving an overview of various major projects being executed by different departments and agencies in the district. Senior officials

Tata Motors bags order for 200 e-buses; to be deployed in Jammu, Srinagar

Tata Motors on Tuesday said it has received an order for 200 electric buses which will be deployed in Jammu and Srinagar. The Mumbai-based auto major has won the tender of 200 electric buses floated by Jammu Smart City Ltd, it said in a statement. The automaker will supply 150 units of 9-metre and 50 units of 12-metre Starbus electric buses, it added. As part of the contract, Tata Motors will operate and maintain the buses for a period of 12 years. "Sustainable public transport is the need of the hour, and we are delighted that Tata Motors has got the opportunity to serve the commuters in Jammu & Kashmir," Tata Motors Smart City Mobility Solutions CEO and MD Asim Mukhopadhyay said. Since 2019, Tata Motors' 40 electric buses have been plying in Jammu and Kashmir along with a cumulative supply of 715 electric buses across multiple cities in India.

After Congress exit, Ghulam Nabi Azad to hold first public meeting in Jammu

Former Union Minister and senior ex-Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, who quit the party recently, will hold a public meeting today at Sainik Colony in Jammu

Come September, cinema returns to Kashmir after 32 years of intermission

INOX to open a three-screen multiplex in Srinagar, its first

Weapons dropping by Pak drones, NIA searches multiple locations in J-K

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has carried out searches in five districts of Jammu and Kashmir in connection with its investigation into dropping of weapons by Pakistani drones along the International Border, an official said. The searches were carried out at eight locations on Thursday in Jammu, Srinagar, Kathua, Samba, and Doda districts in the case related to interception of a drone used for delivery of consignments of arms, ammunition and explosives by a key module of The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The TRF operatives were working at the behest of Pakistani handlers, a spokesperson of the federal agency said. "The searches conducted today have led to recovery of various incriminating material, digital devices and documents," the NIA said. The spokesperson said the TRF operatives were in constant touch with Pakistani handlers of LeT and were receiving weapon consignments and other terrorist hardware via drones in the Indian territory ne

Amid decline in arrival of devotees, Amarnath yatra remains suspended

The Amarnath yatra remained suspended from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here for the second day on Sunday owing to a sharp decline in the arrival of pilgrims, officials said

Agnipath scheme: Registration for Army recruitment begins today in Jammu

The registration for recruitment of Agniveers' in the Army in the Jammu region will start from Friday at Sunjuwan military station here, officials said.

Shapoorji Pallonji sells entire stake in Jammu-Udhampur highway to NIIF

Contract for the project, which connects with Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, allowed the firm to collect a semi-annual sum for 20 years

BSF sub-inspector shoots himself dead at Jammu border post: Officials

A Border Security Force (BSF) sub-inspector allegedly shot himself dead at a post along the India-Pakistan international border here on Monday, officials said

235,000 people perform Amarnath yatra in 23 days, another batch leaves

Over 237,000 people have performed the Amarnath Yatra since the past 23 days as another batch of 7,053 pilgrims left Jammu for the valley on Saturday

Jammu-Srinagar national highway remains closed for traffic amid landslides

After opening briefly on Friday for stranded vehicles and Amarnath yatra convoy, the Jammu-Srinagar national highway has been closed for vehicular traffic again due to landslides and shooting stones

Rain, highway blockage halt pilgrim movement towards Amarnath for the day

The authorities on Friday stopped a batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims in Jammu due to blockade of Jammu-Srinagar highway

Jammu- Srinagar national highway opens for one-way traffic, says official

After remaining closed for a day due to landslides and shooting stones at multiple locations, the Jammu- Srinagar National highway has opened for one way traffic, officials said on Friday

4,703 pilgrims leave Jammu for Amaranth, 219,000 perform yatra in 21 days

Over 219,000 have performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra during the last 21 days after it started on June 30 while another batch of 4,703 pilgrims left Jammu for the Valley on Thursday