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Man nabbed near Samba DC office; released
Police on Thursday detained a man after he was found roaming under suspicious circumstances near district commissioner’s office in Samba. He was identified as Mohammad Farooq of Poonch.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 05:28 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Furry heroes and cartoon paws: Rio Carnival celebrates pets in style
During Carnival, groups like Sons of Gandhi promote Afro-Brazilian culture, while events like the Blocao Carnival party bring joy to pets and their owners.
Published on Mar 03, 2025 05:53 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Brazil
Samba project led by Navy transgender woman in the spotlight at Rio Carnival
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Published on Feb 27, 2025 12:48 AM IST
Reuters |
Minor among five killed in road mishaps in Jammu
A minor girl and two seers were among five people who died in four separate road accidents in Samba, Poonch and Ramban districts, Jammu and Kashmir Police officials said
Updated on May 16, 2024 09:56 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Multi-layer security grid in place as Jammu votes today
Check-posts set up, quick response teams stationed at vantage points; pink squads to facilitate women voters in Jammu
Updated on Apr 26, 2024 05:22 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
‘Jury still out’ on why Pak broke ceasefire at IB: BSF DG
Pakistan Rangers did not have definite answers and gave excuses when confronted on violating the ceasefire agreement at Samba in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on November 9, in which a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan was killed, BSF director general (DG) Nitin Agarwal said on Thursday
Updated on Dec 01, 2023 05:28 AM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
We confronted Pakistan on ceasefire violation, gave befitting response: BSF DG
BSG DG said that 90 drones sent to the Indian side by Pakistan to drop weapons meant for terror activities were shot down
Published on Nov 30, 2023 01:24 PM IST
Neeraj Chauhan
Samba rape attempt: Man who posed as colonel sent to 7-day police remand
Samba police obtained seven-day remand for interrogation of the man arrested for attempt to commit rape on Udhampur girl, officials said
Published on Nov 17, 2023 10:29 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Samba: Three gangrape accused held within 24 hours
The arrested accused have been identified as Suresh Kumar, alias Babu; Karandeep Singh, alias Bunty, and Pankaj Targotra, all residents of Ramgarh tehsil of Samba
Published on Sep 08, 2023 10:39 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Jammu and Kashmir AAP leaders part ways with Kejriwal, likely to join Congress
With their exit, curtains almost come down on AAP in Jammu and Kashmir. These leaders along with few other names are likely to join Congress in Delhi in the presence of party president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday.
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 10:33 PM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Military Engineer Services worker ends life at army camp in Samba
the reason behind suicide was not known immediately, the officials said, adding that police have shifted the body to a hospital for post-mortem and also started inquest proceedings
Updated on Jul 30, 2023 09:31 PM IST
Press Trust of India, Samba/jammu
Road widening, 10.8-km tunnel to shorten travel time as project announced for Amarnath pilgrimage
Union minister Gadkari says tenders for the ₹5,300 crore project announced for Amarnath pilgrimagelikely by year-end; will bring travel time from Srinagar down from three days to 7-8 hours
Updated on Apr 12, 2023 02:57 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Pak intruder killed, 2 held as army foils LoC infiltration bid
The security forces have also recovered three bags with fourteen packets of narcotics weighing nearly 17kg, notes of Pakistan currency.
Updated on Apr 10, 2023 12:11 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Pakistan drone drops China-made arms, ammunition in Samba
Police officials say three China-made pistols, six magazines, 48 bullets and four Chinese hand grenades have been recovered from the packet
Updated on Apr 04, 2023 09:07 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Arms, ammunition recovered near Pakistan border in J&K
A Pakistani drone is suspected to have been dropped three China-made pistols, six magazines, 48 bullets, and four Chinese hand grenades
Updated on Apr 03, 2023 12:31 PM IST
Night curfew imposed along Indo-Pak border in Samba for 2 months
The step was taken in view of the threat of cross-border infiltration and smuggling of weapons through drones in the present foggy weather
Updated on Jan 04, 2023 04:44 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Jammu Kite Festival marks 'Azadi ka Amrut Mahostav', 75th Independence Day
Jammu Kite Festival revives the age-old tradition of flying kites and provides Samba residents an opportunity to witness 'patangbaazi'. The festival also marked the celebration of 'Azadi ka Amrut Mahostav' to commemorate 75 years of India's independence.
Updated on Aug 28, 2021 08:25 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Jammu