The Latest Breaking News from Jammu

BSF lodges protest against firing by Pakistan Rangers

The Border Security Force (BSF) lodged a strong protest with the Pakistan Rangers over the recent unprovoked firing and mortar shelling on forward posts and villages along the International Border in Jammu, officials said.

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Shelling by Pakistan triggers scare in Jammu’s Arnia

Unrest in Jammu villages near zero line after 8-hr skirmish between Indian, Pakistani troops. BSF constable injured, civilian Rajni Devi hurt. Pakistan Rangers used mortar shells for first time since 2021 ceasefire agreement. BSF retaliated, civilian houses, crops hit. BSF on high alert, families displaced, schools and panchayats opened as…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Arnia episode is the second ceasefire violation by Pakistan in 10 days

Pakistan violated ceasefire along India's International Border in Jammu, targeting 6 BSF posts with mortars and machine guns. It is the fifth such incident in 2023, with 72 violations reported in 2020 and 6 in 2022.

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Two BSF jawans injured in Pakistan firing near Jammu border, says officials

India and Pakistan renewed their pledge towards the ceasefire agreement in February 2020. Since then, the ceasefire agreement has been by and large held between the two countries.

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

ED conducts multiple searches in 'money laundering' case against 'Educational Trust' run by wife of ex-minister in J&K and Punjab

JAMMU: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted searches in Jammu, Kathua and Pathankot as part of a money laundering probe against an educational trust run by wife of former minister Lal Singh and a former government official in connection with alleged irregularities in land purchase to set up the…

The Times of India · Oct 17, 2023

Portion of historic Shri Ranbireshwar Temple Collapses; Dharmarth Trust says it will be opened after a structural survey

JAMMU: In an unfortunate incident on Tuesday morning, Shri Ranbireshwar Temple faced natural damage due to excessive rains and a thunderstorm. The temple will reopen soon after a comprehensive structural survey of the entire complex, said President of JK Dharmarth Trust looking after temples consyructed by rulers in JK.

The Times of India · Oct 17, 2023

Assembly polls in Jammu & Kashmir will be held soon: BJP leader Tarun Chugh

Asserting that the BJP’s vote share as well as seat count saw an increase in the recently-held Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (Kargil) election, BJP general secretary Tarun Chugh on October 17 said Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir will be held soon as the process of delimitation and preparing…

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Baroda beat sloppy Jammu & Kashmir

JAIPUR: Showing great intent and skill, Baroda bowlers proved too good for Jammu Kashmir (JK) batters as the former successfully defended a below-par score of 145 to register a 19-run victory in a Group A match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023-24 at the SMS Stadium here on Monday.

The Times of India · Oct 17, 2023

ED conducts searches in PMLA case against educational trust run by J&K ex-Minister Lal Singh's wife

The sources said the ED has found that excess land is being actively used by the trust for running DPS Schools and other commercial activities.  Read more on The Hindu

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

Photos: 224-meter viaduct project worth Rs 12 crore successfully completed in Jammu and Kashmir's Sherebibi

JAMMU: The construction of a 224-meter viaduct (2-lane) at Jammu and Kashmir's Sherebibi with an estimated cost of Rs 12 crore has successfully been completed, minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari said on Monday.

The Times of India · Oct 16, 2023