Jammu, April 25 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday spearheaded an anti-drug campaign in Samba district. Leading the campaign in the district, the L-G said: “I assure citizens that we will strike hard against drug networks. Yet this fight cannot be won by law alone; it must be won within society through awareness, cooperation and collective effort. We are building a Jammu and Kashmir where drugs have no place.”He said the 100-day ‘drug-free J&K’ movement will…
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Jammu, April 7 (IANS) A unique blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology is unfolding in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, benefiting over 250 families associated with bamboo craftsmanship for generations. These residents, having kept their ancestral skills alive, are now integrating modern technology into the existing practices to enhance their output.The setting up of a Common Facility Centre (CFC) by the government has come as “good support” for the artisans involved…
Jammu, March 23 (IANS) A mysterious blast took place on Monday outside a house in a village of Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district as officials said the exact nature of the blast was being ascertained.Officials said around 2 a.m., an explosion took place outside the house of a Sarpanch named Jai Ram Sharma in Gawala Talab village of Ghagwal sector of the international border in the district.“Gawala Talab village is around 10 kms from the international border. The gate and the compound wall of t…
Jammu, March 14 (IANS) A massive search operation was launched on Saturday in forward areas of Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district soon after a Pakistani drone crossed the International Border to enter into the Indian side.Officials said, “A massive search operation was launched by security forces today in several forward villages of Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district after a Pakistani drone crossed the International Border and entered the Indian territory.“The enemy drone movement was noti…
Jammu, March 12 (IANS) Marking a beginning towards ‘Atmanirbharta’ or self-reliance, the women in Jammu and Kashmir are increasingly taking up entrepreneurial ventures to stand up on their own feet and bolster their financial independence. Contributing to this change is the women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs), which have been instrumental in past few years, to steer this change.Through these SHGs, women are not only earning their livelihoods but also becoming financially strong. At present, there …
Jammu, Feb 14 (IANS) In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) and Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday recovered over 6 kg of heroin dropped by a drone along the R.S. Pura sector of the international border in Jammu district.Officials said the seized contraband, valued at more than Rs 20 crore, was dropped in two separate consignments by a drone originating from across the border before being recovered by security forces during a joint operation.“The joint operation…
Jammu, Feb 2 (IANS) The army on Monday cordoned off a building of the Military Engineering Service (MES) in J&K’s Samba district after being alerted about the presence of two suspicious individuals wearing army uniforms.Officials said locals noticed the movement of two unidentified persons in army uniform-like attire near the MES building in the Bari Brahmana area and immediately informed the authorities.”Acting swiftly on the information, Army personnel rushed to the spot and sealed the a…
Jammu, Jan 26 (IANS) A Pakistani intruder was killed along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district by the Border Security Force (BSF) troops, officials said on Monday.The officials said that a Pakistani intruder was shot dead by the Indian troops along the International Border late Sunday night.The intruder was attempting to sneak into Indian territory through a border outpost in the Majra area of the Ramgarh sector when his movement was detected by alert BSF troops.The …
Jammu, Jan 10 (IANS) Security forces on Saturday recovered an arm/ammunition consignment dropped by a Pakistani drone near the international border (IB) in J&K’s Samba district, officials said.The security forces foiled an attempt by terror handlers operating from across the IB, who dropped an arms consignment for the terrorists through a Pakistani drone in Samba district, officials added.“Security forces recovered an arm/ammunition consignment dropped by a Pakistani drone in the Regal f…
Chandigarh, Jan 6 (IANS) A 15-year-old boy was detained from Pathankot in Punjab by the police for “spying” and allegedly sharing confidential data via social media, prompting a state-wide alert for similar espionage activities involving children. Officials said on Tuesday that the boy, a resident of Jammu’s Samba district, was allegedly sending critical and sensitive information related to India to ISI handlers based in Pakistan for the past one year.He is also accused of sharing photos and…