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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…

Tragedy in Chenani-Nashri Tunnel: Six Injured, 20 Animals Perish in Collision

April 12, 2025 Editor

Nomadic Family Struck by Grief in Tunnel Collision, Livestock Lost Ramban, 11 April 2025: In a tragic incident on Friday, six members of a nomadic family sustained injuries, and 20 livestock, including sheep and goats, lost their lives in a collision inside the Chenani-Nashri Tunnel along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. The accident occurred when a vehicle rammed into a load carrier transporting the family and their animals. The injured individuals, identified as Mohd Ashraf (65), Refa Bibi (50), Saida Bibi (25), Umra Bibi (18), Wajid (27), and another family member,…

Night of Terror: Militants Seek Shelter in Udhampur Teacher’s Home

April 11, 2025 Editor

Three Militants Demand Shelter and Supplies Before Fleeing Udhampur, 11 April 2015: A Night of Fear in Basantgarh In a distressing incident that has left the residents of Udhampur’s Basantgarh area on edge, three armed militants reportedly entered the home of a local school teacher, Rashpaul Singh, on Wednesday night. The brazen intrusion is the latest in a series of unsettling events that indicate heightened militant activity in the region, raising concerns about the security of civilians in these rural areas. A Night of Terror According to Rashpaul Singh, the…

Daily-Wagers Protest in Jammu: Police Foils March Amid Tensions

March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 Editor

Daily-Wagers Clash with Authorities: Protest Against BJP and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha

Raising slogans against lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha, chief minister Omar Abdullah and the BJP, the daily-wagers managed to breach the first layer of barricades near the MLAs’ hostel The daily-wagers are on a protest since Friday, demanding the regularisation of their services. On Sunday, they extended their strike by another 72 hours. Police cane-charged protesting daily-wagers of the public health engineering (PHE) department and foiled their march to the civil secretariat in Jammu on Monday. The daily-wagers are on a protest since Friday, demanding the regularisation of their services. On Sunday,…

Mehraj Malik’s Liquor Remark Sparks Protests Across Jammu: Apology Demanded

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 Editor

Mehraj Malik’s Remarks on Liquor Consumption Spark Protests Across Jammu AAP MLA Mehraj Malik’s controversial remarks allegedly linking Hindus to liquor consumption have triggered widespread protests across Jammu. Addressing reporters outside the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Malik stated, “They (Hindus) will not close down liquor shops because they drink during festivals and marriages too. They are addicted to it.” The remarks sparked outrage, with groups such as the Dogra Front, Shiv Sena, VHP, Bajrang Dal, and other social organizations staging demonstrations at multiple locations. Protesters demanded an apology, accusing Malik…

Tragedy in Reasi: 4 Dead, 8 Injured as Vehicle Plunges Into Gorge

March 12, 2025 Editor

4 killed, 8 injured as vehicle falls into gorge in Reasi Four persons were killed and eight others injured on Tuesday when a vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and rolled down into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, officials said. The accident took place near Gangode area in the district when the driver reportedly lost control over the tempo traveller, causing it to roll into the deep gorge. Immediately after the mishap, local police and SDRF personnel rushed to the spot to carry out…

Mystery Surrounds Deaths of Three Missing Individuals in Kathua, Jammu

March 9, 2025 Editor

The civilians went missing on Thursday while heading to a marriage function in Lohai Malhar, a hilly area in Billawar of Kathua district. Bodies of three civilians, including a minor, who went missing on Friday night, were found near a waterfall in the higher reaches of Jammu region’s Kathua district on Saturday. Following their disappearance, security forces launched a search operation, and on Saturday, their bodies were spotted with the help of a drone. “Yes, the bodies have been sighted in the upper reaches, but it will take a couple of…