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Anti-tank mine of 1971 war found

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An old and rusted anti-tank mine, suspected to be of the 1971 war time, was found lying abandoned along the International Border in the Ramnagar sector of Samba district on Saturday. Villagers spotted the suspicious object on the Basanter riverbed in Samba and informed the police about it. Soon, the police and Army reached the … Read more

How mushroom cultivation has changed the fortunes of youth in Samba Village

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Village Sarain is located at a distance of near about 13 kilometers from Samba city. One has to turn left from Mansar Morh and reach main market of Nud Block. After crossing bridge next to Nud, one has to again turn left to reach Sarain.  The cropping pattern of the village comprises of maize as … Read more

Fear, uncertainty in IB villages in Jammu

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Amid mounting tension between India and Pakistan following the Pulwama terror attack, an eerie silence prevails in the villages along the 198-km International Border in the Jammu region. Meanwhile, Pakistan has started shifting its people from border villages, fearing major “retaliatory action” from India. Residents of Londi village in the Hiranagar sector of Kathua district, … Read more

Hit by politics, AIIMS stone to be finally laid on Feb 3

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As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stone of the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Samba district’s Vijaypur on February 3, the much-ambitious project has faced an inordinate delay of three years due to petty politics of the previous PDP-BJP coalition. Going by political controversies surrounding the … Read more

Things to know about native of Jammu, who has successfully conquer seven of the highest peaks of the world

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Colonel Ranveer Singh Jamwal, a native of Jammu, has become the first serving army man to successfully conquer seven of the highest peaks of the world. Here is everything you need to know about him: Col Jamwal, is a resident of village Badhori in district Samba of J&K. Departing on December 25, 2018 he climbed … Read more

Weekend Getaway from Jammu | Purmandal Uttar Behni

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Travel really has a way of opening your mind. Find solace this weekend in this secluded, tranquil place in Purmandal Uttar Behni to find yourself. The place is also known as Chhota Kashi  because it is considered equal to Kashi in Uttar Pradesh and is located just off the national highway leading towards Pathankot, is … Read more

Civic polls 2018 Jammu and Kashmir Phase 3: Top 5 Facts You Need To Know

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The third phase of the Jammu and Kashmir urban local body elections began across 300 polling stations at 6 am and ended at 4 Pm on Saturday amid stringent security measures. As many as 365 candidates are in the fray for the elections. A thick security blanket has been thrown around the polling stations, while security forces … Read more

Shahpur Kandi dam to be a boon for drought -prone Samba and Kathua districts of Jammu Division

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Recently, Punjab state and the state of Jammu & Kashmir has signed a historic agreement- construction of the Shahpur Kandi dam on river Ravi. The interstate Shahpur Kandi Dam was approved by the central government as a ‘National Project’ in February 2008 that identified 16 major water resource development and irrigation projects under the accelerated … Read more

Read about the Veerangana of Jammu

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Meet Neeru Sambyal. Hailing from Samba in Jammu and Kashmir, Neeru has set an example for those trying to pick up the threads of life. Her mantra? Never give up!  She summaries her ordeal as: “On May 2, 2015, when I lost my husband, I lost everything and slipped into depression. But my two-year-old daughter gave me … Read more

A step closer to AIIMS Jammu

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AIIMS Jammu

After waiting for, what seemed like eternity, the site for construction of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Vijaypur in Samba district has been cleared of all encumbrances. All the procedure for shifting the nomads from the area has been chalked out under Resettlement Plan and work on the mega project is likely … Read more

CALICO: Forgotten heritage of Jammu

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CALICO: Forgotten heritage of Jammu samba

Recently, a two-week workshop for skill enhancement of calico printing, commonly known as Samba prints of Jammu was started. The workshop was organised by the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage-Jammu chapter. What is this calico printing? What significance does it have for the region? Let’s find out more: Calico Painting is the … Read more

Watch Video: Purmandal – Mini Kashi of Jammu

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In an earlier article, Jammu Virasat told you the story of river Devika, the sister of river Ganga and its significance. Today, we shall introduce you with Purmandal, a sleepy little village situated on the banks of the Devika.  Purmandal is a major pilgrimage site in Samba district of Jammu region.

Read also: Devika, sister of river Ganga, flows here in Jammu

The place has number of old temples and dharmashalas.

Here is a video produced by the J & K Dharmarth Trust showcasing the beauty and significance of Purmandal

“Purmandal” is about 40 km to the east of Jammu. It is also referred as ‘Chhota Kashi’. Purmandal is situated on the banks of the Devika River, was an ancient center of trade and learning. The temples managed and maintained by J&K Dharmarth Trust.

Interesting things to know about Chamliyal Mela

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Chamliyal Mela Jammu kashmir

The centuries-old Chamliyal Mela is celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm along the International Border (IB) in the Ramgarh , with traditional exchange of sacred ‘shakkar’ (holy soil), ‘sharbat’ (holy water) and ‘chaddar’ with Pakistan. The Chamliyal Mela is being organized every year with much pomp and show at No Man’s Land where people gather on … Read more

Industries polluting water bodies in Samba

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Industries polluting water bodies in Samba

Industries in Samba are flouting environmental guidelines and openly dumping their waste in Basantar river. Locals are concerned and are anxious over irresponsible pollution of water bodies. A number of chemical and pesticide factories are there in the area which are polluting these water bodies. According to The Tribune the industrial area comprises nearly 250 … Read more

Sonam Wangchuk and Rukmani Sambyal from J&K on KBC; in one month

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In one month, two contestants from J&K have made it to the popular show Kaun Banega Crorepati. How much we all wanted the character of Amir Khan in 3 idiots to be real? Many people had idea how he was playing while others appreciated the character. Yes, the character is 100% real and the portrayal … Read more

Things you didn’t know about Baba Sidh Goria Shrine at Swankha

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Baba Sidh Goria Ji in Samba Jammu

Baba Sidh Goria is a very popular shrine in the state of Jammu and Kashmir where people in lakhs pay obeisance annually and is the presiding deity of many clans. It is situated at Swankha village in Samba district, Jammu. Here are just a few historical facts that most people may not know about the … Read more