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Pakistani pigeon found in RS Pura sector Jammu

Shivam Bakshi

Jammu, Sep 23 (NVI): A pigeon believed to have flown in from Pakistan was found in the RS Pura sector of Jammu carrying a ring bearing a Pakistani number, officials said on Wednesday.

The pigeon was noticed by locals and subsequently handed over to security agencies, which are examining the ring and verifying the details linked to the mobile number, they said.

Further investigation is underway to ascertain the origin of the pigeon and the circumstances under which it reached the area, officials said.—(NVI)

Residential Property Attached Under UAPA in J&K’s Baramulla Terror Case

Baramulla, Sep 23 (NVI) :Police on Wednesday attached a double-storeyed residential property in Namblan village of Sheeri under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in connection with a terror-related case, officials said.

The property, belonging to an accused in FIR No. 37/2026 registered at Sheeri police station, was attached under Section 25 of the UAPA, they said.

The case has been registered under various provisions of the Arms Act and the UAPA, including those relating to terror activities, conspiracy and support to terrorist organisations, officials said.

During investigation, the property was prima facie found to have been used for providing shelter and logistical support to terrorists and facilitating terrorist activities, they said.

The action was taken after requisite approval from the Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir, conveyed through an order dated September 22, officials said.

A public notice was also displayed at the property, prohibiting its sale, transfer, lease, mortgage or creation of any third-party interest, they said.

The attachment is part of the police action aimed at dismantling the logistical and support infrastructure of terror networks in the region, officials said.—(NVI)

Two Police Personnel Found Dead In J&K’s Ramban

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Shivam Bakshi

Ramban, Sep 23 (NVI): Two police personnel were found unconscious at Ziarat Morh in Ramban and were later declared dead at the District Hospital, officials said.

According to officials, the duo were found in an unconscious condition and were shifted by locals to District Hospital Ramban, where doctors declared them brought dead.

The deceased were identified as Head Constable Farid Ahmed, resident of Bhatti, Ramban, and Selection Grade Constable Muhammad Yaqoob, resident of Jatgali, Ramban.

Both personnel were posted at District Police Lines (DPL) Ramban, officials said.

The bodies have been kept at District Hospital Ramban for medico-legal formalities. Further details are awaited.—(NVI)

J&K CM Omar Chairs Council Of Ministers Meet, Reviews Development Initiatives

Srinagar, Sep 22 (NVI) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday chaired the 12th meeting of the Council of Ministers here and reviewed various development initiatives, ongoing projects and governance priorities in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

The meeting, held at the Civil Secretariat, saw detailed discussions on the progress of key projects and schemes across different sectors, they said.

The council reviewed sector-wise progress and stressed the need for inclusive and balanced development across the Union Territory, officials said.

The chief minister directed departments to accelerate implementation of flagship schemes, ensure time-bound completion of projects and strengthen delivery of public services at the grassroots level.

Ministers attending the meeting also put forward their views on departmental priorities and issues concerning the public, they said.—(NVI)

J&K LG Sinha Inaugurates New Facilities At Jammu University

Jammu, Sep 22 (NVI) : Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said technology must remain humanity’s servant and warned that artificial intelligence should not be allowed to take decisions affecting human dignity, livelihood, health and freedom.

Sinha made the remarks while inaugurating several facilities at the University of Jammu, including a modern sports complex, shooting range, high-mast lights at the cricket stadium and the Tawi Guest House complex, developed at a cost of nearly Rs 10 crore.

Congratulating the university authorities and other stakeholders, the LG said the new facilities would empower athletes, scholars and visitors and further strengthen the institution as a centre of excellence.

Addressing the gathering, Sinha raised questions about the meaning of education in the age of artificial intelligence and cautioned against the unchecked use of the technology.

“Technology must remain humanity’s servant, never its master,” he said, adding that AI, as a “quadruple-use” technology, could operate independently and produce both beneficial and harmful outcomes.

“Decisions affecting human dignity, livelihood, health, and freedom must always be made by accountable humans, not machines,” Sinha said.

He said machines could calculate and predict but could not feel or bear responsibility for decisions.

“My clear view is that every decision that deeply affects a person’s freedom, livelihood, health, education, or dignity must have a human behind it, who understands the decision, accepts responsibility for it, and can be held accountable,” he said.

Sinha outlined five challenges before higher education, including the need to rapidly adapt curricula, move away from rote learning, focus classrooms on application and purpose, encourage original thinking and ensure technology does not widen the gap between rural and urban learners.

He said technology could not replace teachers but would change their role.

“The teacher of the future will not merely be an information-giver; they will be a mentor, a guru, a questioner, and an inspiring personality who ignites curiosity and builds character,” Sinha said.

The LG also urged students and teachers to embrace lifelong learning, cultivate creativity and empathy, build bridges across disciplines, contribute to national development, balance academics with sports and remain rooted in traditions and values.

He said powerful technologies could achieve great work when used responsibly but could also cause serious harm in the wrong hands.

“In the age of AI, the modern tools and machines have become more powerful than ever, and so the hands that wield it must possess greater steadiness, values, Sanskar, and wisdom,” Sinha said.

University of Jammu Vice Chancellor Prof Umesh Rai, Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, IGP Jammu Tejinder Singh, DIG JSK Range Shridhar Patil, Deputy Commissioner Jammu Rakesh Minhas, Dean Academic Affairs Prof J P Singh Joorel, faculty members and students were present on the occasion.—(NVI)

Jammu Being Developed As Year-Round Tourist Hub: CM Omar Abdullah 

Shivam Bakshi

Srinagar, Sep 22 (NVI): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that the government is taking several measures to promote and diversify tourism across Jammu Division and develop the region as a year-round tourist destination.

Speaking during the ongoing session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, the Chief Minister said the government is focusing on developing new and existing tourist destinations by upgrading infrastructure and improving facilities for visitors.

He said major development interventions have been planned at tourist destinations including Suchetgarh, Shiv Khori, Bhaderwah, Basohli and Mansar.

Omar also highlighted the ongoing development of five pilgrimage circuits covering destinations including Mansar, Shiv Khori, Uttarvehni and Purmandal.

He said the government is undertaking sustained promotional activities at the local, national and international levels through tourism expos, festivals, travel marts and digital publicity campaigns.

The initiatives, he said, are aimed at increasing the visibility of Jammu’s tourist destinations and creating livelihood opportunities for local residents through homestays, tour guiding and other tourism-related services.—(NVI)

Pakistan: 20 soldiers killed in 36 attacks by TTP, more casualties suspected

Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) cadre in specialised gear. File pic released by TTP

Peshawar, Sept 22 (NVI)  Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) carried out 36 attacks, including missile assaults and drone strikes, on Pakistani forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab provinces of Pakistan in three days, causing extensive human and material loss to the enemy.

According to the TTP, there was confirmation about the killing of 20 personnel of Pakistani forces and injuries to over a dozen others in these attacks.

Besides, there is a strong possibility of many more casualties among the Pakistani forces in various attacks.

The TTP carried out 14 operations on September 20 and 21 in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to its spokesman Muhammad Khorasani.

These included a BM missile attack on Shamsi Airbase in Washuk in Makran district, in which there is a strong possibility of casualties and material losses, he said.

In Mohmand district, TTP’s special unit carried out an attack in Khwazai Baizai, targeting the joint post of paramilitary Frontier Corps (FC) and police.

At least 5 personnel were killed and wounded in the attack, he said.

In Kohat district, a post manned jointly by Pakistan army and FC was attacked in Darra Adam Khel, which resulted in the killing of two soldiers and injuries to several others.

A quadcopter drone and the camera installed at the post were also destroyed, he said.

Two more soldiers were killed and several others wounded in an attack on Pakistan army in Sararogha in South Waziristan district, the TTP spokesman said.

TTP also captured an officer of Pakistan’s Military Intelligence during “patrolling and snap-checking” in the main market of Makeen in South Waziristan, he said.

A laser gun attack was carried out by TTP on a military post in Shaktoi in South Waziristan, killing a soldier was firing from a machine gun.

In North Waziristan, a soldier was killed and another wounded in a sniper attack in Ghariom.

TTP also fired two missiles in Boya area of North Waziristan at the military Copper Mines Company located in Muhammad Khel, the spokesman said.

The missiles struck the target directly and therefore, casualties and material losses to the enemy is very much possible.

In Peshawar, TTP carried out a drone attack on a military post, in which there is a strong possibility of casualties among the soldiers.

Another drone attack was carried out on a police station in Peshawar in Badaber area, in which 2 personnel were wounded and a police van was damaged.

In Khurram district, multiple drone attacks were carried out on the Pakistan Army in Sadda, in which there is a strong possibility of casualties among the soldiers.

Two soldiers were killed and 2 wounded in a separate surprise attack on the Pakistan army in Tandori in Sadda area of Khurram district.

Separately, in Sadda, multiple drone attacks were carried out on a military convoy that had come to Mazrina with the intention of conducting a raid, causing severe casualties and material losses to the enemy, the spokesman said.

TTP fighters also ambushed a military convoy in Sadda that had come to Zangi with the intention of conducting a raid, and casualties and material losses to the enemy have been reported.

TTP also shot down a drone of the Pakistan Army in Khurram.

In Bannu district, TTP carried out three separate attacks, including a drone strike, a Grenade Launcher attack and a guerrilla operation, in which there is a strong possibility of casualties, the spokesman said.

In Punjab Province, TTP carried out a Grenade Launcher attack on a military facility in Taunsa Sharif, killing and injuring 6 personnel, the spokesman said. (NVI)

Yash Paul Bourney Sworn In As Judge of J&K And Ladakh High Court

Yash Paul Bourney sworn in as a judge of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh

Srinagar, Sep 22 (NVI): Senior judicial officer Yash Paul Bourney was sworn in as a judge of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh at a ceremony held at its Srinagar wing on Tuesday.

Chief Justice Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati administered the oath of office to Bourney at the Chief Justice’s Court.

The warrant of appointment was read out by High Court Registrar General M K Sharma, who also conducted the proceedings.

Several judges of the High Court, senior government officials, law officers, judicial officers, senior advocates and members of the Bar were present at the ceremony. Some judges joined the proceedings virtually from the Jammu wing.

The Ministry of Law and Justice had issued the notification appointing Bourney as a judge of the High Court on September 19, 2026.

Born on August 25, 1967, Bourney hails from Dadwara village in Bhaddu area of Kathua district.

During his judicial career, he served as Principal District and Sessions Judge in Leh, Baramulla, Udhampur and Jammu. He also served as Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, in Srinagar and Jammu.

Bourney held several key institutional positions, including Member Secretary of the J&K Legal Services Authority, Registrar Vigilance of the High Court and Director of the J&K Judicial Academy.

Prior to his elevation to the High Court, he was serving as a Member of the J&K Special Tribunal, Jammu, on deputation after his tenure as Principal District and Sessions Judge, Jammu.—(NVI)

J&K Assembly: Rajouri MLA Seeks Relief, Rehabilitation for Flood-Hit Areas

Shivam Bakshi

Srinagar, Sep 22 (NVI): The second day of the ongoing Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly session, Rajouri MLA Iftkhar Ahmed raised the issue of the recent flash floods in the Rajouri-Poonch region and sought comprehensive relief and rehabilitation measures for the affected people.

The MLA demanded revision of the existing State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) compensation norms to ensure adequate compensation to families affected by the floods, including those who suffered loss of lives, damage to houses and property, and destruction of crops and agricultural land.

He also called for a special relief and rehabilitation package for Rajouri and Poonch districts to address the losses caused by the natural calamity.

The MLA further sought permanent restoration and reconstruction of roads, bridges and other vital infrastructure damaged in the floods, stressing the need for long-term measures to ensure connectivity and rehabilitation in the affected areas.—(NVI)

Three Rusted Landmines Found, Destroyed In J&K’s Poonch 

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Shivam Bakshi

Poonch, Sep 22 (NVI): Three rusted landmines were recovered and subsequently destroyed in the Mendhar sector of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said.

The landmines were recovered by Army personnel while carrying out work in the Phagwari Gali area near the border village of Dharana Basoni, officials said.

The recovered explosive devices were subsequently destroyed as per the established procedure, they said.—(NVI)

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