Jammu, 24 July, 2025: A team of special athletes of Special Olympics Bharat JKUT (SOB) was flagged off by Deputy Inspector General of JSK Range Shiv Kumar Sharma,IPS to participate in National Championship of BOCCE- a specially designed game for the persons with Intellectual Disabilities.

This National Championship is being hosted by SPECIAL OLYMPICS BHARAT CHATTISGARH CHAPTER of SPECIAL OLYMPICS BHARAT at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Vishawa Vidhayalay Bilaspur Chattisgarh to short list the athletes for International Events.

During the interaction-cum-flagging off ceremony, the Chief Guest, DIG Jammu blessed the special athletes with warm wishes to bring honour & laurels to the Jammu Kashmir by winning gold medals to qualify for world special Olympic events to bring more laurels to the great nation Bharat in world games which will be a marvellous celebration for us as already our Indian special athletes have done in Berlin n Itly world games during past which is well appreciated by our Hon’ble Prime Minister Sh Modi Ji. He deeply appreciate & laud the dedication & passion of Dr Ashwani Jojra,
Founding President & Area Director Special Olympics Bharat JKUT & his team who brought this noble mission of Special Olympics In JKUT & Leh UT in 2007 and provided an opportunity to the persons with Intellectual Disabilities to explore their hidden talent through the medium of sports, who is rendering his services voluntarily & selflessly as I am witnessing since two decades, DIG added.

In his welcome & keynote address, Dr Ashwani Jojra Founding President n Area Director SOB JKUT termed this SOB mission as a boon & blessings for the persons with intellectual disabilities to turn their dreams into realities to lead their lives with honour & dignity enhancing glory in their families under the guidance and guardianship of our national President Dr Malika Nadda Ji & National General Secretary Dr D G Choudhary. I also appeal to whole society to make this SOB mission- a mass movement to reach to the unreached in nook & corner of every village, Dr Jojra urged.

The contingent comprises of AD SoB Mr Sunny Nanda ( Sr Coach), Mr Rashpal (Coach), the special athletes are Raghudeep Singh, Rakesh Kumar Choudhary, Krish Mehra, Anand Bhagat, Sahil Kaith under the skilled n professional administrative guidance of Mr Sahil Badyal Program Manager SOB JKUT.

Besides DIG Jammu,SP Headquarters Jammu Irshad H. Rather,JKPS addressed & graced the send off ceremony , who urged the society to come forward to strengthen this noble cause to restore smiles on the sad faces of Special athletes & their families, care takers, guardians as they are the important part of society and deserve love & care.
DSP DAR Jammu Sheikh Tahir also graced this occasion.
The other prominent personalities who attended the programme include Thakur Jagdev Singh Prabu Jee, Ms Pooja Malhotra Sr Vice President SAHYOG INDIA, The Executive Committee Members & Advisors of SAHYOG INDIA & SPECIAL OLYMPICS BHARAT JKUT are Dr Ajay Kumar Audiologist, Mr Tanveer Hussain CEO, Mr Ish Mahajan Financial Advisor , Mr Gourav Bhasin Promotional Head, Mr Jagbir Singh Ji, Mr Sudershan Singh Chib, Ms Mona Abrol, Ms Kritika Sharma, Mr Vimal Manchanda, Mr Rajeev Tomar, Dr Avneet Sg Soodan Dentist , Mr Gourav Kumar, Mr Awaiz Malik, Mr Rajdev Singh, Mrs Raj Kumari ,Mr Mr Rishab Aggarwal, Mr Adhaar Gupta , Capt. Bhagwan Singh, Mr Hari Vishwas ( SOB VOLUNTEER).

All the participants graciously extended their sincere wishes to the contingent to embrace the thumping success in unique special Olympics sports event of BOCCE. Ms Mona Abrol conducted all proceedings n Mr Tanveer Hussain presented vote of thanx, All the participants especially special athletes n their parents got felicitated by DIG – the chief guest on behalf of J&K police as a token of appreciation to carry the mission ahead.

JAMMU, JULY 23: To curb tax evasion and enforce adherence to GST compliance, State Taxes Department (STD) Jammu and Kashmir has launched a robust inspection drive targeting multiple locations in Jammu Division.

Under the leadership of Commissioner State Taxes, P.K. Bhat, and the supervision of Additional Commissioner Enforcement and Administration Jammu, Namrita Dogra, specialized enforcement teams conducted thorough inspections at various business units across the Division.

The inspections laid focused on detecting malpractices such as Input Tax Credit (ITC) mismatches, fake invoicing, and other compliance violations. These teams, led by State Tax Officers, meticulously verified traders’ records, bill books, physical stock positions, and other documents to ensure compliance with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) law.

The inspections utilized advanced AI tools, including Business Intelligence and Fraud Analytics, to identify discrepancies such as invoice trading without supply, fake e-way bills, and fraudulent ITC claims. This proactive approach underscores the department’s commitment to fostering a transparent and equitable tax ecosystem in the Union Territory.

Commissioner P.K. Bhat commended the enforcement teams for their diligence and emphasized the importance of balancing robust enforcement with ease of doing business.“This inspection drive is a proactive step to protect public revenue and ensure fair practices among taxpayers,” he stated. He urged taxpayers to maintain accurate records and comply with GST norms to avoid penalties and legal action.

Additional Commissioner, Namrita Dogra highlighted the scale of the operation, noting, “Thirteen dedicated enforcement teams have been deployed across the division to target dealers engaged in sale suppression and fake invoicing. Our goal is to promote compliance while safeguarding state revenue.”She further appealed to businesses to adopt invoice-based practices and report accurate sales in their GST returns.

Jammu, 23 July 2025: In consultation with Jagat Prakash Nadda , National President, Bharatiya Janata Party, Sat Sharma, President, Bharatiya Janata Party Jammu & Kashmir, has announced the BJP Morcha Presidents for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

Adv. Neha Mahajan has been nominated as the President of BJP Mahila Morcha for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

Arun Prabhat has been nominated as the President of BJP Yuva Morcha for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

Braham Jyot has been nominated as the President of BJP OBC Morcha for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

Dharminder Kumar has been nominated as the President of BJP SC Morcha for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

Abdul Ghani has been nominated as the President of BJP ST Morcha for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

Rakesh Pant has been nominated as the President of BJP Kisan Morcha for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

Sardar Ranjodh Singh Nalwa has been nominated as the President of BJP Minority Morcha for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

JAMMU, 23 July 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today paid rich floral tributes to martyr Kuldeep Verma on his death anniversary at the party headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.

The tribute programme was marked by deep reverence and remembrance for the supreme sacrifice made by Kuldeep Verma who was martyred during the Amarnath Yatra land agitation in Jammu.

Rakesh Mahajan, Vice-President, J&K BJP, Sanjita Dogra, General Secretary, J&K BJP, Yudhvir Sethi, MLA, Ch Vikram Randhawa, MLA, Prabhat Singh Jamwal, Treasurer, Tilak Raj Gupta, Office Secretary, Pawan Sharma, Secretary, Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, Media Secretary, Ved Sharma, All Cells Incharge, Naresh Singh Jasrotia, District President, senior leaders S. Varinderjit Singh, Basant Raj Thakur, Shailja Gupta, Er. TK Sharma, Sanjay Bakshi, Kulbeer Charak, Ajay Gupta, Ramesh Katoch, and several other party functionaries paid floral tributes and recalled Verma’s contributions.

Shilpi Verma, BJP leader and wife of the martyr Kuldeep Verma, was also present and acknowledged the outpouring of respect and support from the party leadership.

Speaking on the occasion, Rakesh Mahajan said, “Kuldeep Verma laid down his life while fighting for the just demands of the people of Jammu during the Shree Amarnath ji land agitation. His martyrdom reminds us of the power of people’s movements and the sacrifices that lay the foundation for justice.”

Sanjita Dogra described Verma as a symbol of courage and selfless dedication. “His supreme sacrifice continues to inspire the youth of Jammu. It is our duty to uphold his ideals and remain committed to the regional aspirations of our people,” she said.

Yudhvir Sethi emphasized the importance of remembering those who sacrificed for the region. “Kuldeep Verma’s martyrdom is a moral responsibility for us to continue working with the same conviction and vision for Jammu’s development and dignity,” he noted.

Ch. Vikram Randhawa called for honoring such martyrs through public service. “Kuldeep Verma was not just a name, but a movement. His sacrifice must translate into stronger regional unity and commitment,” he added.