Udhampur

December 30, 2024 12:03 PM

J-K: Relief for farmers in Udhampur as four-month dry spell ends with rains

Farmers in Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir, have breathed a sigh of relief as rains finally ended a four-month-long dry spell that had left their crops withering and their fields parched. The prolonged lack of rainfall had caused immense anxiety among farmers, who were unsure of their harvest’s fate. However, the recent showers have revived hopes of a better yield and brought much-needed respite. Sanjeev Kumar, a farmer from Debrah village, shared his relief over the rains arriving just...

September 16, 2024 3:31 PM

J-K Polls: Training of polling staff conducted in Udhampur; administration tightens security measures

As Jammu and Kashmir prepares for its upcoming assembly elections, Udhampur district is ramping up efforts to ensure a smooth and secure voting process. The Election Commission conducted training for polling staff at the Government Degree College in Udhampur on Monday, while local authorities have implemented stringent security measures. Amod Ashok Nagpure, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Udhampur, outlined the administration's commitment to facilitating free, fair, and transparent ele...

September 16, 2024 5:54 PM

Two soldiers injured in encounter with terrorists in J-K’s Doda

Two Indian Army soldiers sustained injuries during an encounter with terrorists in the Kastigarh area of Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday. The injured soldiers received initial treatment at a government hospital in Doda and are now being airlifted to an Army hospital via military helicopter. The encounter broke out earlier today between security forces and terrorists in the Kastigarh area. This incident follows a deadly clash in the same district just days ago, where four army pers...

September 16, 2024 5:55 PM

Four Indian Army soldiers killed in encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district

Four Indian Army soldiers, including an officer, were killed during an encounter with terrorists in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The operation, which began on Monday evening, is still ongoing, defence officials said. The joint operation was launched by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police following an exchange of fire with terrorists in the Dessa area of the district. Additional troops were called in to strengthen the cordon around the area. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenan...

April 23, 2024 9:10 PM

ECI organizes mega voter awareness program in Srinagar under SVEEP

The Election Commission of India (ECI) organized a mega voter awareness program under SVEEP (Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation) at Tulip Garden in Srinagar. The awareness program aimed to educate citizens about the importance of voting, voter registration processes, and electoral participation. SVEEP is the flagship program of the ECI for voter education, spreading voter awareness and promoting voter literacy in India. It is a multi-intervention programme that re...

September 16, 2024 5:53 PM

PM Modi in Udhampur slams opposition over dynasty politics

Addressing a public rally in Udhampur, BJP senior leader PM Modi said, “Modi is guaranteeing the creation of developed Jammu and Kashmir for developed India. But Congress, National Conference, and PDP want to take Jammu and Kashmir back to those old days. No one has caused as much damage to Jammu and Kashmir as these family-run parties have. The meaning of these political parties is, of the family, by the family, for the family.” The Prime Minister attacked the Congress for keeping the Sh...