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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Jammu 'mystery illness' toll rises to 17, inter-ministerial team takes stockA mysterious illness has claimed 17 lives in Badhaal village, J&K, since December 2024. Mohammad Aslam lost his sixth child, Yasmeena, making it six of his children who died. An inter-ministerial team..IndiaTimes - Published | |
22-bogie train's 1st trial run between Katra-Srinagar stations a successIndian Railways successfully completed the first trial run of a 22-bogey train from Katra to Srinagar, marking a significant achievement in connecting the Kashmir valley with Jammu and the rest of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
CRS green-lights trains on Katra-Reasi sectionThe Commissioner for Railway Safety has approved the Katra-Reasi section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail project, paving the way for regular train services between Jammu and Srinagar. The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
5-year-old dies of unknown disease in J&K’s Rajouri, 5 siblings hospitalisedA five-year-old girl from Badhaal village in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district has died, and five of her siblings were hospitalized due to food poisoning-like symptoms. Four critically ill children..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Anti-terror combing operation stepped up on PM Modi’s J&K visit eveSecurity forces intensified operations in Jammu's Akhnoor sector to track suspected terrorists near the LoC ahead of PM Modi's visit to inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel in Ganderbal. The operation followed..IndiaTimes - Published | |
153 cases under NDPS Act, 246 arrested; heroin worth crores seized in Jammu in 2024Jammu police executed extensive operations throughout 2024 to combat drug crimes, registering over 150 cases under the NDPS Act and arresting more than 240 individuals. They seized 83 vehicles and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Jammu to Srinagar in 3 hours as Railways unveils timetable of 3 new trainsTrain operations between Jammu and Srinagar will begin in the coming weeks, including a Vande Bharat train taking three hours and 10 minutes. Services will start from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, with..IndiaTimes - Published | |
3 found dead in guesthouse in Jammu’s Bhaderwah, asphyxiation suspectedThree men from Jammu were found dead in a guesthouse in Bhaderwah town of Doda district due to suspected asphyxiation caused by a charcoal heater. Police and forensic experts are investigating the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Katra ropeway project: Protest enters Day 6, stir extendedThe shutdown in Katra town, Jammu against the proposed ropeway project continues into its sixth day, extended until Jan 1 by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti. A protester fainted during a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
J&K: Katra protest against ropeway enters 5th day, BJP MLA also joins inJammu's deputy chief minister, Surinder Choudhary, condemned the proposed ropeway project in Katra, arguing it threatens 40,000 livelihoods. The town, a base camp for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
RJ Simran Singh found dead in Gurugram: Her final post 'just a girl with endless....' goes viralSimran, a beloved figure from Jammu, was affectionately known by her fans as "Jammu Ki Dhadkan" (Heartbeat of Jammu).DNA - Published | |
‘J&K may increase disability pension to Rs 3000 per month’Jammu and Kashmir's government is considering raising the monthly disability pension from Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000, according to Health Minister Sakeena Itoo. Itoo interacted with people with disabilities..IndiaTimes - Published | |
A day after Kashmir, drive against ‘SIM card misuse’ in Samba and KishtwarJammu and Kashmir police expanded their operation against potential misuse of SIM cards to Jammu's Samba and Kishtwar districts on Sunday, following a similar drive in Kashmir on Saturday. The..IndiaTimes - Published | NIA files chargesheet against two in Baramulla arms seizure caseThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed charges against two alleged Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) members in Jammu. Mubashir Maqbool Mir and driver Waheed ul-Zahoor were apprehended after explosives..IndiaTimes - Published |
J&K Police nab 2 drug peddlers with heroin, pistolTwo alleged drug traffickers, Jaswinder Singh and Jarnial Singh, were apprehended in Bishnah, Jammu, with 265 grams of a heroin-like substance, a pistol, and ammunition. Police intercepted their..IndiaTimes - Published | Couple held with heroin in JammuIndiaTimes - Published |
NIA chargesheets man arrested in June bus attack in Jammu’s ReasiThe NIA filed charges against Hakam Khan for his involvement in the June 9 Reasi bus attack that killed nine and injured 41. Khan allegedly provided logistical support, including food and shelter, to..IndiaTimes - Published | Shiv Sena (UBT) stages protest in Jammu for restoration of statehood to J-KShiv Sena (UBT) activists in Jammu protested Saturday, demanding the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory. Led by Manish Sahni, they gathered near the Maharaja Hari Singh statue, accusing..IndiaTimes - Published |
UN team visits Rohingya camp in Jammu amid row over water, power supplyA UNHCR team visited a Rohingya camp in Jammu amid political debate over providing utilities to their settlements. The BJP demands a probe into the settlement of these refugees, while CM Omar Abdullah..IndiaTimes - Published | Darbar move symbolises J&K’s inclusivity, to be revived: CM Omar AbdullahJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah pledged to reinstate the Darbar Move, emphasizing its symbolic significance for regional unity and equitable governance. He addressed concerns about..IndiaTimes - Published |
Farooq presses for J&K statehood, says govt will provide succour to illegal RohingyasNational Conference leader Farooq Abdullah urged the central government to reinstate Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, citing a promise made before the Supreme Court. Abdullah also addressed the..IndiaTimes - Published | Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 jolts Jammu and KashmirA 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Jammu and Kashmir at 4:19 pm, with its epicenter located in Afghanistan. There were no reported casualties or damage. While the quake's tremors were widely felt,..IndiaTimes - Published |
J&K Police conduct 56 raids across Jammu, arrest OGWs, terror suspectsIndiaTimes - Published | 'Fair trial was given even to Ajmal Kasab': Supreme court while hearing Yasin Malik caseThe Supreme Court emphasized on Thursday that even jailed separatist leader Yasin Malik deserves a fair trial, drawing parallels to Ajmal Kasab's case. The court suggested conducting Malik's trial for..IndiaTimes - Published |
Terror activities surge in J&K: 44 killed, including security personnel and civilians as attacks spread to 6 districts beyond Rajouri, PoonchMilitant activities have expanded beyond Rajouri and Poonch to six more districts in Jammu this year, resulting in 44 fatalities, including 18 security personnel. This surge in violence has prompted..IndiaTimes - Published | Amid anti-Pak slogans, farewell to slain VDGs in J&K’s KishtwarTwo village defense guards, Nazir Ahmed and Kuldeep Kumar, were found dead in a forest in Kishtwar district, Jammu, after being abducted and killed by suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists. The unarmed..IndiaTimes - Published |
Jaish terrorists killed two village guards in Jammu’s KishtwarTwo village defense guards were tragically killed in Kishtwar, Jammu, by the Kashmir Tigers, a group linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed. The group claimed responsibility and threatened others who support..IndiaTimes - Published | J&K assembly elections: Vote in large numbers and strengthen festival of democracy, says PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to vote in large numbers as the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections began. He particularly called upon young and first-time voters to..IndiaTimes - Published |
More than 35,000 Kashmiri Pandits eligible for voting in first phase of elections in J&KOver 35,000 displaced Kashmiri Pandits are set to vote in the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. Voting will take place in 24 constituencies across seven districts. Special..IndiaTimes - Published | Searches continue in Poonch & KathuaSecurity forces have intensified search operations in Jammu's Kathua and Poonch areas following recent shootouts with terrorists. This escalation occurs just days before the first phase of assembly..IndiaTimes - Published |
BSF personnel injured as Pakistan violates ceasefire along Jammu borderThe ceasefire violation between the two countries has been very rare ever since India and Pakistan renewed the ceasefire agreement on February 25, 2021.DNA - Published | Omar Abdullah: BJP's 'mishandling' revived terrorism in JammuOmar Abdullah, vice president of the National Conference, accused the BJP of mishandling Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in a resurgence of terrorism. During an election rally, he criticized the BJP's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Borders fully secure; will not allow terrorists to disturb J-K Assembly polls: BSFInspector General of Border Security Force (BSF), Jammu frontier, DK Boora was speaking to reporters in the Bhaderwah area of Doda district which is going to polls in the first phase on September 18.DNA - Published | BJP assigns key responsibilities to J&K leaders denied poll tickets, seeks to quell dissentIn response to internal dissent over ticket distribution for the J&K assembly polls, BJP's high command has given important roles to senior leaders left out of the candidate list. Sat Sharma is now..IndiaTimes - Published |
Jammu: Army jawan injured after terrorists open fire at Sunjwan military stationOne Indian Army soldier was injured on Monday at Jammu's Sunjwan military station after terrorists opened fire, officials saidDNA - Published | 'What are your thoughts on marriage?': Kashmiri girl students asks Rahul Gandhi, his answer...Rahul Gandhi, whose wedding plans or the lack thereof have been the subject of endless speculation, was in Jammu and Kashmir last week.DNA - Published |
Why has Jammu become the new target for terror attacks?In the past few months, there have been nine or ten terrorist incidents in Jammu. The largest of these attacks happened on June 9 in Reasi, where terrorists attacked a bus carrying pilgrims.DNA - Published | Kashmiri pandit's holds 'black day' protest in Jammu outside Raj BhavanIndiaTimes - Published |
Earthquake in Jammu and Kashmir: 4.2 magnitude tremors rock J-KEarthquake in Jammu and Kashmir: 4.2 magnitude tremors rock J-KDNA - Published | Two soldiers die while undertaking critical repair work in LadakhOn 11 July 2024, soldiers Sankara Rao Gottapu and Shahnawaz Ahmad Bhat died in Ladakh during critical military repair. Earlier, five soldiers ambushed in Katha, Jammu. CISF, CRPF, and police bolstered..IndiaTimes - Published |
Undeterred by terror attacks, thousands of Amarnath pilgrims throng Jammu base camp dailyThousands of pilgrims journey to Jammu for the 52-day Amarnath Yatra despite terror attacks. They chant Hindu slogans en route to the cave shrine via Baltal and Pahalgam. The shrine houses an ice..IndiaTimes - Published | Kathua terror attack: Lawyers in Jammu protest against Pakistan-sponsored terrorismIndiaTimes - Published |
Temple vandalised in Jammu, culprit arrestedIndiaTimes - Published | Union minister JP Nadda chairs meeting with BJP leaders in JammuBJP leaders including JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh meet in Jammu to discuss upcoming assembly polls. The party is reviewing and planning future programs in Jammu and Kashmir. Elections expected in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Union Minister JP Nadda pays tribute to Syama Prasad Mukherjee on his birth anniversary in JammuIndiaTimes - Published | Amarnath Yatra 2024: First batch of pilgrims to leave Jammu today amid tight security; all you need to knowThe base camp is experiencing a significant influx of devotees. Reports indicate that over 350,000 yatris have registered for this year's yatra.DNA - Published |
Jammu police arrest couple from Punjab, recover 2kg heroinIndiaTimes - Published | Amarnath Yatra on-spot registration begins, first batch to leave from Jammu todayIndiaTimes - Published |
7 groups of terrorists active in Jammu region: ADGPIn Jammu, J&K, seven terrorist groups are active, with four recently infiltrated from Pakistan. Security forces killed three terrorists in Doda following multiple attacks that resulted in several..IndiaTimes - Published | J&K Bar Association ex-chief held for killing of lawyer by terroristsFormer J&K HC Bar Association president Mian Abdul Qayoom Bhat arrested for Babar Qadri's murder. The case transferred to Jammu court amid a Rs 10 lakh reward for information.IndiaTimes - Published |
