In response to increased terrorism, the Army and J&K Police are training around 600 village defence guards in Jammu on using automatic rifles and tactical drills. This initiative aims to enhance local security ahead of the state assembly elections from Sept 18 to Oct 1, following earlier training sessions in Rajouri, Doda, and Kishtwar regions.

Fresh violence erupted in Manipur’s Jiribam district on Saturday morning, resulting in five deaths. A person was shot dead while asleep, and four armed individuals were killed during an exchange of fire between warring communities. The incident occurred around 7 km from the district headquarters. Further details are awaited as investigations continue.

It is the only temple in the country where Lord Ganesha is depicted alongside his sons, Shubh and Labh, and his wives, Riddhi and Siddhi