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Eminent Dogri poet Padma Sachdev dies at 81, Jitendra Singh mourns

Eminent Dogri poet Padma Sachdev dies at 81, Jitendra Singh mourns

Jammu, Aug 4 (UNI) Renowned Dogri poetess and writer Padma Sachdev died at her Mumbai-based residence on Wednesday. She was 81.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh condoled the demise of the writer.
Padma Sachdev was born in 1940 in Purmandal village of Samba district in Jammu region.

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Police detain 2 for hoisting foreign flags in Balhama Srinagar

23 Jun 2025 | 11:10 PM

Srinagar, June 23 (UNI) Police have detained two individuals for allegedly hoisting foreign flags in the Balhama area on the outskirts of Srinagar during night hours, in what authorities suspect was an attempt to disrupt public peace and order, an official said on Monday.

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Three key road projects worth Rs 99 crore approved for Ajmer

23 Jun 2025 | 10:14 PM

Ajmer, June 23 (UNI) The Centre approved three major road projects worth Rs 99 crore for the Ajmer parliamentary constituency on Monday.

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Vaishno Devi yatra suspended on new track as rain triggers landslide, chopper service shut

Vaishno Devi yatra suspended on new track as rain triggers landslide, chopper service shut

23 Jun 2025 | 9:06 PM

Jammu, June 23 (UNI) The yatra on new track was suspended after heavy rain triggered landslides near Hemkoti while chopper service also remained shut for fifth consecutive day for pilgrims of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi nestled in Trikuta Hills of Katra town in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Haryana: Youtuber Jyoti Malhotra's judicial custody extended

Haryana: Youtuber Jyoti Malhotra's judicial custody extended

23 Jun 2025 | 9:01 PM

Hisar, June 23 (UNI) A Hisar court on Monday extended by 14 days the judicial custody of YouTuber and travel
vlogger Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested on the charges of spying.

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Punjab: VB arrests block samiti Patwari taking Rs 20,000 bribe

Punjab: VB arrests block samiti Patwari taking Rs 20,000 bribe

23 Jun 2025 | 8:57 PM

Chandigarh, June 23 (UNI) The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has arrested Nishan Singh, block Samiti Patwari, posted at Gurdsapur for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000, an official said on Monday.

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