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Massive Seizure of Expired Meat in Jammu Sparks Public Health Alarm

August 10, 2025 Editor

Jammu Food Safety Crackdown: 27 Quintals of Expired Meat & Rotten Fish Seized By: Javid Amin | Jammu | 09 July 2025 A Wake-Up Call for Jammu In a decisive move to protect public health, Jammu authorities have carried out a large-scale seizure of 2,700 kg of expired chicken meat and 100 kg of rotten fish from a cold storage unit in the bustling Gummat area. The operation was jointly led by the Legal Metrology Department (LMD) and the Food Safety Department, marking one of the biggest food safety crackdowns…

Punjab’s Land Pooling Protest Ignites in Sangrur’s Sohian: ‘This Is a Fight for Survival’

August 2, 2025 Editor

Sohian Villagers Protest Punjab’s Land Pooling Scheme, Ban Government Entry Over Farmland Fears By: Javid Amin | 01 Aug 2025 A Flashpoint in the Land Pooling Debate The otherwise quiet village of Sohian Kalan, located near Sangrur city in Punjab, has become the epicenter of resistance against the state’s ambitious land pooling scheme, which aims to acquire 568 acres of agricultural land in the area. Sohian is just one part of a broader plan that covers 65,533 acres across 21 towns under the Punjab Urban Development Authority (PUDA), but it…

Justice for Parvez: A Call for Truth in Jammu’s Staged Encounter Allegations

July 30, 2025 Editor

Jammu Youth Killing: Was It a Staged Encounter or a Mistaken Identity? By: Javid Amin | Jammu | 29 July 2025 A Young Life Cut Short Mohammad Parvez Ahmed, a 21-year-old Gujjar youth from Nikki Tawi, Jammu, had dreams like any young man: to live, to work, to provide for his family. But on July 24, those dreams ended violently when he was fatally shot during a police operation in the Satwari area, allegedly targeting drug peddlers. What happened next has shaken faith in law enforcement and reignited fears of…

Jammu Region Reels Under Monsoon Fury: 2 Dead, NH-44 Blocked, Red Alert in Effect

July 24, 2025 Editor

Jammu Monsoon Crisis 2025: Landslides Kill Two, NH-44 Blocked, Red Alert Issued Across J&K By: Javid Amin | Jammu | 23 July 2025 Nature’s Wrath Unleashed in J&K The Jammu region is once again in the grip of an escalating monsoon emergency, with torrential rains causing fatal landslides, flash floods, and massive infrastructure disruptions across several districts. From Reasi to Rajouri, Ramban to Udhampur, the landscape has turned into a battleground of survival—roads washed away, rivers swollen, and families trapped in vulnerable zones. “The situation is being monitored 24×7. All…

Tragedy in Poonch: School Wall Collapse Kills 5-Year-Old in Bhainch Village

July 22, 2025 Editor

Bhainch Village School Collapse: 5-Year-Old Killed, Several Children Injured After Rockslide in Poonch By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 21 July 2025 Overview: A Shattered Morning in Bhainch On July 21, tragedy struck Bhainch Village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, where part of the Government Primary School Kalssa collapsed following a massive rockslide triggered by relentless monsoon rain. The collapse claimed the life of five-year-old Ehsan Ali, leaving behind a grieving family and a stunned community. Four other children, all under the age of nine, were seriously injured and…

Doda Road Tragedy: Overloaded Tempo Plunges into Gorge—7 Dead Including 5-Year-Old Girl

July 16, 2025 Editor

Doda Road Accident 2025: 7 Dead in Tempo Traveller Crash, Including 5-Year-Old Girl By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 15 July 2025 In a heartbreaking accident in Doda district of Jammu & Kashmir, an overloaded Tempo Traveller (JK06-4847) carrying 24 passengers—far exceeding its legal limit—skidded off the Doda-Bharth road near Ponda, plunging into a 300-foot-deep gorge. The accident claimed seven lives, including a five-year-old girl, and left 17 others injured, some critically. This horrific incident has once again thrown light on the systemic flaws in road safety, particularly in India’s…

Development on Pause: How the Labour Exodus is Impacting Jammu’s Future

May 20, 2025 Editor

Labour Exodus Brings Construction Activity to a Halt in Jammu Region Jammu 19 May 2025: The Jammu region is witnessing a severe slowdown in construction activity due to the mass exodus of migrant laborers following recent India-Pakistan tensions. The departure of workers has halted infrastructure projects, affecting both government and private construction efforts. Background: Why Are Workers Leaving? The April 22 Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives, triggered panic among migrant workers, particularly those from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Many laborers returned to their home states, fearing further escalation. The…

Echoes of War: Pakistani Shelling Leaves Death & Despair in Poonch

May 9, 2025 Editor

Poonch in Mourning: Families Shattered by Pakistani Shelling Poonch 09 May 2025: The cross-border artillery and mortar shelling from Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) has unleashed a wave of destruction and grief in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. What began as unprovoked violations of the ceasefire agreement weeks ago has now intensified into one of the deadliest barrages in recent memory, leaving behind a trail of shattered homes and grieving families. At the heart of this devastation are innocent civilians, including four children, who have lost…

Professor’s Allegations Against Troops: Army Promises Strict Action

April 19, 2025 Editor

Army Launches Inquiry After Professor Alleges Assault by Troops in Rajouri Rajouri 18 April 2025: The Indian Army has initiated an inquiry following allegations by Liaqat Ali, an assistant professor, who claimed he was assaulted by troops during a vehicle check in Laam village, Rajouri district. The incident, which reportedly occurred near the border late Thursday night, has sparked widespread reactions, including condemnation from political leaders and calls for accountability. The Incident: Allegations and Reactions Ali, a professor at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), alleged that he sustained head…

Pakistan’s New Terror Blueprint: Focus Shifts to Jammu Region

April 18, 2025 Editor

Pakistan’s Strategic Shift: Terror Focus Moves to Jammu Region Jammu, 17 April 2025: Recent developments indicate a significant shift in Pakistan-backed terror activities from Kashmir to the Jammu region. This change is driven by multiple factors, including the rugged terrain of Jammu, which provides safe havens for militants, and the strengthened counter-terror mechanisms in Kashmir. Key Insights into the Shift Increased Infiltration: Intelligence reports highlight a surge in infiltration attempts via the International Border in Kathua and the Line of Control in Poonch. Ambush Tactics: Terrorists are increasingly employing hit-and-run…