IIM Jammu launches MDP on administrative excellence for higher education institutions

30/07/2026
JAMMU, Jul 29: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu on Tuesday inaugurated a three-day Management Development Programme (MDP) on "Administrative Excellence in Practice: A Hands-on Program for Modern HEIs" to strengthen administrative competencies and promote best governance practices in higher education institutions. The programme, being held from July 29 to 31 at the Vedanta MDP Centre, is attended by 40 senior administrative professionals from government and private higher educatio...

Ashok Koul reviews preparations for Samrasta Yatra, Sant Sampark Abhiyaan

30/07/2026
JAMMU, Jul 29: BJP Jammu and Kashmir General Secretary (Organisation) Ashok Koul on Wednesday chaired a meeting at the party headquarters here to review preparations for the Samrasta Yatra and Sant Sampark Abhiyaan, being organised to commemorate the 650th birth anniversary of Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Maharaj. The meeting was attended by BJP J&K General Secretaries Baldev Singh Billawaria and Gopal Mahajan, MLAs Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal, Prof. Gharu Ram, Ch. Vikram Randhawa and Rajiv Bhaga...

Div Com, IGP Jammu review arrangements for Independence Day-2026 celebrations

29/07/2026
JAMMU, Jul 28: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar and Inspector General of Police Jammu Zone Bhim Sen Tuti today held a high level meeting of senior officers to review the arrangements for Independence Day, 2026 celebrations at the meeting Hall of the Divisional Commissioner's Office. DIG Jammu-Samba-Kathua, DCs/SSPs from Jammu Division, Comm-issioner JMC; MD JPDCL, Director School Education Jammu, SSP Traffic attended the meeting in person and virtual mode. Besides, officers from Heal...

Javed Rana assures swift action on issues raised by MLA’s, contractors

29/07/2026
SRINAGAR, Jul 28: Multiple deputations, incl-uding Members of the Legislative Assembly (ML-As) from different constituencies today called on Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Envir-onment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, at the Civil Secretariat here and discussed a wide range of public welfare issues. The legislators who met the Minister included Hilal Akbar Lone, Sajjad Shah-een, Irshad Rasool Kar, Pyare Lal Sharma, Saifu-ddin Bhat, Randhir Singh and Zafar Ali Khatana. During t...

BJP reviews preparations for Guru Ravidas Jayanti, Har Ghar Tiranga campaign

29/07/2026
JAMMU, Jul 28: The Jammu and Kashmir BJP on Tuesday reviewed preparations for programmes to mark the 650th birth anniversary of Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji and the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga campaign at a meeting held at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar here. The meeting was chaired by BJP J&K General Secretary (Organi-sation) Ashok Koul and Leader of Opposition in the J&K Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma. It was attended by BJP National Secretary and MLA Dr Narinder Singh,...

World Nature Conservation Day celebrated with Nature Walk, Tree Talk in Sidhra

29/07/2026
JAMMU, Jul 28: To mark World Nature Conservation Day, the Forest Department, in collaboration with members of the Tree Talk Group and Vibe Tribe Club, Jammu organised a Nature Walk and Tree Talk programme in the Sidhra forestlands. The event aimed to acquaint forest field staff, wilderness explorers, herbal innovators and botany experts with the rich biodiversity of the neighbourhood forests while promoting awareness about conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. The programme c...

MLA Jammu North urges farmers to adopt modern horticulture practices

29/07/2026
JAMMU, Jul 28: The Depar-tment of Horticulture Jammu organised an awareness camp-cum-plantation drive at Bhalwal to generate awareness among farmers about horticulture development programmes and to promote environmental conservation through plantation. More than 300 farmers, orchardists, Panchayat representatives and members of the local community participated. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Guest, Member Legislative Assembly Jammu North Sham Lal Sharma highlighted the importance of horti...

DLSA Reasi conducts awareness programmes on Child Helpline 1098, mediation and legal aid clinics

29/07/2026
REASI, Jul 28: The Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) of LAC Kunderdhan, through TLSC Mahore, conducted an awareness programme on the Children Helpline number 1098 at Primary School Kunderdhan, Seasonal Centre Dewal Marg Mahore, LAC Channa Neosi and other places in Tehsil Mahore. Participants, including school children, teachers and locals were informed that Child Helpline 1098 is a 24×7 emergency toll-free service providing immediate assistance to children in distress, including cases of abuse, neg...

MY Bharat Kendra Doda organises ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat’ Programme

29/07/2026
DODA, Jul 28: MY Bharat Kendra Doda, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India today organised the "Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat" programme at the Community Hall Doda to spread awareness among youth about the harmful effects of substance abuse and encourage their active participation in building a healthy, empowered and developed India. District Youth Officer, MY Bharat Doda Sandeep welcomed the chief guest, district officers and participants. He highlighted the in...

L-G Saxena dedicates 70 public libraries to people of Ladakh

28/07/2026
JAMMU, Jul 27: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Sunday dedicated 70 modern public libraries to the people of Ladakh, describing them as centres of learning, innovation, research and community participation that will strengthen educational infrastructure across the Union Territory. The Lieutenant Governor virtually dedicated 35 libraries each in Leh and Kargil districts and also inaugurated a newly established public library at Trespone in the TSG block of Kargil district. Chairman an...

Koul reviews BJP's preparations for Guru Ravidas Jayanti, Guru Purnima, Har Ghar Tiranga campaign

28/07/2026
JAMMU, Jul 27: BJP Jammu and Kashmir General Secretary (Organ-isation) Ashok Koul on Sunday reviewed preparations for the celebration of the 650th birth anniversary of Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas, Guru Purnima (Maharishi Ved Vyas Jayanti) and the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga campaign at a meeting of the party's Jammu South district unit. The meeting, held at the BJP office here, was attended by BJP National Secretary and MLA Dr Narinder Singh, J&K General Secretary Baldev Singh Billawaria, J&K S...

Congress to intensify statehood movement if promise not fulfilled: Bhalla

28/07/2026
JAMMU, Jul 27: The Congress on Sunday said it would intensify its agitation for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir if the Centre failed to fulfil its commitment, while also attacking the BJP-led government over issues ranging from student protests to unemployment. The remarks were made at a party meeting in Reasi attended by AICC Secretary and J&K co-incharge Divya Maderna, JKPCC Working President Raman Bhalla and other senior leaders. Addressing the gathering, Maderna alleged ...

University of Jammu pays tribute to Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on death anniversary

28/07/2026
JAMMU, Jul 27: The University of Jammu on Sunday paid tribute to former President and Bharat Ratna Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, with speakers recalling his contributions as a scientist, visionary leader and educator while urging students to follow his ideals of knowledge, innovation and nation-building. The commemorative programme was organised by the Department of Students Welfare (DSW) and attended by members of the university fraternity, students and research scholars. Speaking on the occasion, ...

MLA Nagrota flags off 7-day exposure visit of 50 Farmers to Palampur under HADP MAP Clusters

27/07/2026
JAMMU, Jul 26: In a significant initiative to strengthen farmers' knowledge and promote the cultivation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs), the Member Legislative Assembly Nagrota Devyani Rana today flagged off a seven-day exposure visit of farmers to Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, from the Chief Agriculture Office, Jammu under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) - MAP Clusters. The exposure visit comprises 50 farmers from Keri, Sarote and Mathwar villages (MAP Cluster Math...

Natrang stages Chekhov-inspired play ‘Reed-Rahit’

27/07/2026
JAMMU, Jul 26: Natrang on Sunday staged "Reed-Rahit", a play based on Russian writer Anton Chekhov's "Nincompoop", at its Studio Theatre here as part of its weekly Sunday Theatre Series. Adapted in Hindi by Satyendra Sharat and directed by Neeraj Kant, the play highlights the importance of self-respect, dignity of labour and the courage to stand up against exploitation. The story revolves around a landlord and Julia, a tutor to his children who also works as domestic help and has not received ...

Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Trust provides free accommodation, meals to 3,500 Amarnath pilgrims

27/07/2026
JAMMU, Jul 26: Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Management Trust, Gandhi Nagar, has provided free accommodation and meals to around 3,500 pilgrims undertaking the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra since July 1, officials of the Trust said. The Trust made arrangements for accommodation, freshly prepared meals, clean drinking water, sanitation, uninterrupted electricity, medical assistance and other essential facilities for the pilgrims. Around 170 to 200 pilgrims were accommodated at the temple premises every...

‘Mann Ki Baat’ inspiring nation-building through public participation: Sat Sharma

27/07/2026
JAMMU, Jul 26: The BJP Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday organised booth-level programmes across the Union Territory for party workers and people to listen to the 136th edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio programme "Mann Ki Baat". BJP J&K president and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma, along with MLA Ch. Vikram Randhawa and former councillor Surjit Pappu Choudhary, attended the programme at Booth No. 124 in Ward No. 43 of the Bahu Assembly constituency. BJP J&K General Secretary (Organ...

Pathania criticises slow pace of flood relief, reviews landslide situation in Udhampur

27/07/2026
UDHAMPUR, Jun 26: Udhampur East MLA Ranbir Singh Pathania on Thursday criticised the administration over what he termed the "snail's pace" of relief and rehabilitation measures for disaster-affected families and called for immediate scientific intervention in landslide-prone areas. Pathania conducted an extensive visit to landslide-affected areas, with special focus on Sundla village in Majalta tehsil, where land subsidence first reported in September 2025 has again become active during the cu...

LG Saxena inaugurates Farmers’ Hostel in Kargil, reviews agriculture facilities

27/07/2026
KARGIL, Jul 26: Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Sunday inaugurated the Agriculture Department's Farmers' Hostel at Lower Kurbathang in Kargil, aimed at strengthening support infrastructure for the farming community in the district. Following the inauguration, Saxena interacted with farmers and heard their grievances and suggestions related to agricultural development. The LG assured the farmers of all possible support from the administration to promote sustainable agriculture and im...

MLA Bhardwaj launches work on Rs. 1.5 crore Kaghote-Lehari road

27/07/2026
RAMNAGAR, Jul 26: Ramnagar MLA Dr Sunil Bhardwaj on Sunday inaugurated construction work on the Kaghote-Mora Lehari road, a long-pending demand of residents aimed at improving connectivity in the rural areas of the constituency. The road project, sanctioned under NABARD at an estimated cost of Rs. 1.5 crore, will provide all-weather connectivity to residents of Kaghote and Lehari villages and improve their access to essential services. Addressing a gathering of local residents, Panchayat repr...