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.

JAMMU, JULY 23: The Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Jammu has pronounced conviction in the Case titled State through Drugs Inspector, Jammu V/s Mahajan & Mahajan Medical Agency related to sale and supply of a drug declared to be Not of Standard Quality by Government Analyst.

The accused have been convicted under section 18 (a) read with section 27(d)of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act,1940 with fine amounting to Rs 80,000/-& the imprisonment till rising of the court.

In another similar matter, Chief Judicial Magistrate, Poonch  in the case titled Drug Control Officer District Poonch vs. M/s Affine Formulations, Tehsil Nalagarh, District Solan (H.P)  convicted  accused no 1-3 with a fine amounting to Rs 60,000/-& the imprisonment till rising of the Court.

The proceedings in the twin matters were initiated against the accused firms after following the due procedure laid down under Drugs & Cosmetics Act related to lifting of statutory samples by Drug Inspectors The samples were sent to Government Drug Testing Laboratories for framing of opinion w.r.t identity, purity & strength. The Government Analyst has reported certain discrepancies in the quality of the samples.

State Drugs Controller J&K Lotika Khajuria has urged all stakeholders in the pharmaceutical supply chain to strictly comply with regulatory norms & help the department to maintain high standards of medical treatment. She has emphasized the need to adhere to the regulatory norms in letter and spirit. 

JAMMU, JULY 22: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today chaired a meeting to review the water supply management and infrastructure development in Jammu Province.

The meeting had threadbare discussion on status of water supply schemes and to strategize their augmentation to ensure adequate and sustainable water resources for the populace.
Among others, the meeting was attended by the Chief Engineer, PHE Jammu, Vikas Sharma, Superintending Engineers, Ajay Sharma and Sunil Gandotra.

The Minister stressed on the importance of early completion of ongoing Water Supply Schemes, prioritizing the early completion of ongoing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) schemes.
Emphasising on quick and efficient response mechanism to address any disruptions in the water supply system, Rana said that it is crucial to ensure the objectives of providing safe and potable water to every household are met in a timely manner.

The meeting also underscored the critical importance of regular cleaning and maintenance of water storage tanks to safeguard the quality of stored water and prevent contamination.
The Minister directed the concerned authorities to ensure the proper functioning of filtration plants, which are instrumental in delivering clean and safe water to the community.

In addition, a key aspect of the discussion revolved around implementation of an effective water recharge strategy. This initiative is envisioned to bolster the sustainability of water resources, ensuring their replenishment and long-term availability.

The Minister also highlighted the urgent need for repair of defunct handpumps, which are a crucial source of water for many communities. He further reaffirmed the commitment of Government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to ensure effective implementation of these critical measures.

JAMMU: In a determined move against drug trafficking, Police Post Sidhra, under the jurisdiction of Police Station Nagrota, achieved another success by arresting one suspected drug peddlers and recovering 30 grams of heroin-like substance.

The accused have been identified as Mohd Yaqoob Dar S/O Ghulam Rasool Dar R/O Chathabal karan nagar Srinagar.

One person was seen coming on foot in suspicious manner from Bajalta towards Sidhra side.On seeing the police naka ,he tried to turn back and escape but he was apprehended by incharge Naka Bajalta morh of PP Sidhra.During personal search 30gm of Heroin like substance was recovered from the possession of accused.

On this FIR number 166/2025 has been registered at Police Station Nagrota under Section 8/21/22 of the NDPS Act Further investigation is underway to trace the source of the contraband and identify any links to a larger drug network.

This successful operation is yet another testament to the Jammu Police’s proactive efforts in combating the drug menace.