Jammu, Jan 30: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals of non-violence, truth and human dignity remain relevant for the world at a time marked by global uncertainty, conflicts and climate challenges.

Addressing an an event organised by the Gandhi Global Family, Sinha paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and freedom fighters who followed the Gandhian path during India’s independence movement.

He said the gathering at the historic venue was not just a commemorative event but a symbol of peace and hope for Jammu and Kashmir. The event, he added, reflected the enduring influence of Gandhian values that have guided generations.

Sinha said the world was passing through a period of uncertainty, marked by geopolitical tensions, social divisions and economic realignments. Referring to recent global developments, he cited the finalisation of a major trade agreement between India and the European Union on January 27 after negotiations spanning two decades.

He said tensions were visible between nations, within societies and among people, and warned that the world appeared to be waiting for a spark that could disrupt existing relationships.

“If war is brewing in one corner of the world and climate change is challenging the future of humanity, then the voice of Mahatma Gandhi gives strength in such times,” Sinha said.

He said Gandhi was not merely a leader of the past but a guiding light for the present world. His vision of non-violence, truth and self-determination, Sinha said, was as relevant today as it was during India’s freedom struggle.

Quoting Gandhi’s writings in Harijan dated March 16, 1947, Sinha recalled his assertion that while God is one, religions are many, likening it to a tree with countless leaves.

The Lieutenant Governor said Gandhi believed that the protection of human dignity, equality, social justice and youth rights formed the foundation for resolving even the most difficult challenges.

With courage and moral clarity, he said, Gandhi chose the path of truth and self-determination, leaving behind principles that continue to guide humanity.(KNS)

Jammu, Jan 30: Two persons were arrested for allegedly impersonating officials of the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) and cheating citizens here, police said on Friday.

Mohd Shabiq and Mohd Zaffar, both residents of Bantalab, are accused of posing as JMC officials and cheating people by making deceptive claims related to official municipal procedures for house construction, a police official said.

The official said the accused by misrepresenting their identity have induced aggrieved persons to transfer money through online transactions and cash on the pretext of document preparation.

Based on a complaint received at police station Domana, the police conducted verification with the JMC, confirming that the accused were not affiliated with the corporation in any capacity, thereby establishing the fraudulent nature of the transactions.

Accordingly, an FIR under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered on Wednesday and both the accused were tracked and arrested within 48 hours, the official said, adding police also recovered money which had been taken from the aggrieved persons.

Further investigation is underway to ascertain their wider linkages and to uncover the complete nexus of the racket, the official said, adding more arrests are likely in the case.

The police advised people to remain vigilant and to verify the credentials of anyone claiming to be a government official before making any payments or sharing personal or financial information.

Jammu, Jan 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Home Department has ordered the temporary suspension of mobile data services, including 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G, in select areas of Kishtwar district as a precautionary security measure.

According to the official order, mobile internet services have been suspended in Singhpora, Chingam and Chatroo areas of Kishtwar from 12:01 am on January 29, 2026, till 11:59 pm on January 30, 2026, to prevent possible misuse by anti-national elements.

The order was issued by Principal Secretary, Home Department, Chandraker Bharti, following inputs from the Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, who is the authorised officer under the Temporary Suspension of Telecommunication Services Rules, 2024.

As per the directive, the suspension covers a radius of six kilometres around each of the identified locations. Authorities noted that high-speed mobile data services could potentially be exploited by miscreants, leading to a deterioration of public order and posing a threat to the security of the Union Territory.

The Home Department stated that the decision was taken in the interest of sovereignty and integrity of India, security of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, and maintenance of public order. The suspension order has been formally confirmed under the relevant provisions of the Telecommunication Act, 2023 and the Temporary Suspension of Telecommunication Service Rules, 2024. (KNC)

Shivam Bakshi

Jammu, Jan 30 (KNC): The Jammu and Kashmir Home Department has ordered the temporary suspension of mobile data services, including 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G, in select areas of Kishtwar district as a precautionary security measure.

According to the official order as per news agency Kashmir News Corner — KNC, mobile internet services have been suspended in Singhpora, Chingam and Chatroo areas of Kishtwar from 12:01 am on January 29, 2026, till 11:59 pm on January 30, 2026, to prevent possible misuse by anti-national elements.

The order was issued by Principal Secretary, Home Department, Chandraker Bharti, following inputs from the Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, who is the authorised officer under the Temporary Suspension of Telecommunication Services Rules, 2024.

As per the directive, the suspension covers a radius of six kilometres around each of the identified locations. Authorities noted that high-speed mobile data services could potentially be exploited by miscreants, leading to a deterioration of public order and posing a threat to the security of the Union Territory.

The Home Department stated that the decision was taken in the interest of sovereignty and integrity of India, security of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, and maintenance of public order. The suspension order has been formally confirmed under the relevant provisions of the Telecommunication Act, 2023 and the Temporary Suspension of Telecommunication Service Rules, 2024. (KNC)