Jammu, May 8 (IANS) A pointed reference to Kalari cheese — a traditional delicacy of Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir, in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ recently has done wonders to its business, significantly pushing up its demand in the local markets as well as those in adjoining districts. In the 133rd edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi described cheese as the part of India’s cultural heritage and hailed its ‘global recognition and triumph’ at the International ch…
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Jammu, April 29 (IANS) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off a direct 20-coach Vande Bharat train service between Jammu and Srinagar on April 30, while regular services for the public will commence from May 2.In addition to giving a fillip to tourism, the service will reduce travel time between Jammu and Srinagar while providing all-weather connectivity between the two capitals of Jammu and Kashmir.The historic rail link between Katra town in Reasi district of Jammu division and Srinag…
Jammu, April 20 (IANS) The death toll in the Udhampur bus accident has risen to 21, confirmed Union Minister of State (MoS) Jitendra Singh on Monday. In a post on X, Singh, who is also the Lok Sabha MP from Kathua-Udhampur seat, said, “21 casualties so far and 61 injured. Injured have been shifted to Udhampur Hospital, while the one more seriously injured is being airlifted to Government Medical College, Jammu. My sincere condolences to the bereaved families.”He said that all possible assistance…
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a bus accident in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir. He also announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) took to the social media platform X to convey condolences. “Pained to hear about the loss of lives due to a bus accident in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir. I extend …
Jammu, April 6 (IANS) MoS (PMO) and Lok Sabha member from J&K’s Udhampur constituency, Jitendra Singh, on Monday announced a slew of developmental milestones for Udhampur, including an ATR flight within six months and subsequently a full-fledged airport. Jitendra Singh said on X today, “Udhampur DISHA meeting highlights:“Aviation milestone: Process of land transfer for a full-fledged civilian airport has begun. Meanwhile, tenders were floated for the construction of an interim bl…
Jammu, March 28 (IANS) Udhampur‑headquartered Northern Command of the Army on Saturday held an investiture ceremony honouring 93 awardees for their service to the country. Defence Ministry spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Suneel Bartwal said in a statement that the Northern Command Investiture Ceremony 2026 was conducted on March 28, 2026, at Udhampur under the aegis of Headquarters Northern Command.The ceremony was presided over by Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, SYSM, PVSM, AVSM, SM, …
Jammu, March 18 (IANS) J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat said on Tuesday that under its changed counter‑terror tactics, the J&K Police is moving into dense forests and rugged mountains to neutralise terrorists. Addressing the passing‑out parade of police constables at the STC Talwara in Reasi district, DGP Prabhat said the police had changed its counter‑terror strategy and was now carrying out operations in dense forests and mountainous areas to neutralise terrorists operating in the region…
Jammu, March 7 (IANS) A synergy conference bringing together senior officers of the Indian Army, Border Security Force (BSF) and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) was held on Saturday at the headquarters of the Northern Command in Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir.Defence Ministry spokesperson Lt Colonel Suneel Bartwal said in a press statement: “A Synergy Conference was held at Headquarters Northern Command, Udhampur, bringing together senior officers from the Indian Army, Border Security For…
Jammu, Feb 27 (IANS) In a major crackdown on illegal mining, the Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), on Friday, carried out surprise raids in Udhampur and Reasi districts, officials said. A statement by the Jammu and Kashmir ACB said, “In a decisive move to protect the region’s environment and combat corruption, the Anti-Corruption Bureau has launched sweeping Joint Surprise Checks (JSCs) targeting illegal mining operations across the Udhampur and Reasi districts.””The operation was …
Jammu, Feb 23 (IANS) Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi has commended the troops of the Indian Army’s Northern Command for their exemplary professionalism and steadfast resolve in the ongoing counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir, Army officials said. Taking to its official X account on Sunday, the Additional Director General of Public Information (ADGPI) of Indian Army said, “COAS General Upendra Dwivedi commends the troops of Indian Army’s Northern Command for their ex…