OBITUARIES

CREMATION
With profound grief and sorrow we regret to inform the sad demise of Smt Raj Kumari Bhardwaj W/o Prof. Brij Lal Bhardwaj R/o House No 272, Lane No 13, Talab Tillo, Jammu on 28th December 2025.
The Cremation will take place on 29th December 2025 (Monday) at Cremation Ground, Shakti Nagar (near AG office) at 2 PM.
In Grief
Prof. Brij Lal Bhardwaj (Husband)
Son and Daughter-in-law
Mr. Manik Bhardwaj and Mrs. Hanspriya
Daughters and Son-in-laws
Dr. Punam Bhardwaj and Er. Suneel Dutt Modeel
Dr. Rekha Bhardwaj and Er. Anil Mehra

CREMATION
With Profound grief and sorrow we inform the sad demise of our beloved Sh. Govind Ram Khanna S/o Sh. Karam Chand Khanna, R/O 362/4 Gangyal Garden Jammu who has expired on 28.12.25
Cremation will take place at Shastri Nagar cremation ground at 11 am on 29.12.2025 (Monday)
Grief stricken
Smt Sushila Devi -wife
-Son and Daughter-in-law
Sh D K Khanna (Retd Development Commissioner Works) and Suman
( Retd SE PDD)
Lt. Er. Rajinder Khanna and Smt. Seema Kharyal Khanna (Labour Deptt)
-Daughter and Son in law
Kanchan Devi and K L Verma
Nisha and Ashok Kapoor ( Retd SE PWD)
Shubham and Seema
Shraddha, Sudipti, Rudrakash, Sonia, Neeraj, Rohit, Rohan -Grandchildren

CREMATION
With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad demise of our beloved Smt. Satwant Rani W/o Late Sh. Om Parkash Khajuria R/o Maha Kali Nagar upper Gadigarh Jammu.
Cremation will take place at the Cremation Ground Shastri Nagar Jammu on 29-12-25 at 1:00 pm.
Grief Stricken
Son & Daughter in law
Kapil Khajuria & Preeti Khajuria
Daughter & Son in law
Priya Khajuria & Lucky Sharma
Grand Children
Yug & Nysa Ph. 9070548888

CREMATION
With profound grief and sorrow we regret to inform the sad demise of our beloved Smt. Sarju Bala W/o Sh. Ram Parshad Gupta R/o H. No. 3, Ward no 8, Near Ram Mandir, Bishnah , Jammu.
CREMATION will take place on 29-12-2025 at Kundeshwar Devsthan, Bishnah at 12 Noon.
GRIEF STRICKEN
Sh. Ram Parshad Gupta (AEE Retd.)
Ms. Nisha Gupta (Daughter)
(Daughter and Son in law)
Ms. Isha Gupta & Mr. Arjun Goutam
Sons & Daughter in Law:
Mr. Sunny & Shallu Gupta
Mr. Munish Gupta (Murli, Bishnah)
Mr. Ashwani Gupta, Mr. Ranjeev Gupta
Grand Children: Ekansh Gupta
Brother & Sister in law:
Sh. Parveen K. Jandyal and Smt. Usha Gupta
Sh. Surinder Jandyal and Smt. Jyoti Gupta
Contact No.: 9906003097, 9796859226, 9070056666

FOURTH DEATH ANNIVERSARY
On the occasion of the Fourth Death Anniversary on 30th December 2025, we remember our beloved father with profound reverence and devotion. His noble values and affectionate nature continue to live on in our hearts.
Shraddhanjali Sabha / Prayer
Time: 11:00 AM
Venue: Lakh Data Devta Temple and Mata Mal Rani Kuldevi, at our residence, Village Kandhote
Lunch (Bhandara):
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Relatives, friends and well-wishers are kindly requested to attend and pray for the eternal peace of the departed soul.
Grief-stricken Family:
1. Dr. B. L. Bhardwaj & Mrs. Anju Bhardwaj
2. Sh. Girdhari Lal & Mrs. Bedya Devi
3. Er. B. L. Bhardwaj (Chief Engineer) &
Mrs. Prem Lata Dogra (CHO)
4. Dr. Kartar Singh & Mrs. Swarna Bhardwaj
5. Mr. Baldev Singh & Mrs. Sumitra Bhardwaj
6. Mr. Surjeet Singh & Mrs. Babli Bhardwaj
7. Er. Deep Bhardwaj & Dr. Rinku Bhardwaj
8. Er. Ashok Bhardwaj
9. Late. Dr. Sunil Bhardwaj & Mrs. Sheetal Bhardwaj
“He lives forever in our hearts and memories.”

Barkhi
“Every breath I take carries a piece of your memory, Dad. You may be gone from this world, but you live quietly within everything I do…”
In the loving memory of our late Dr Mahesh Chander Parihar, Professor cum Chief Scientist, Horticulture, SKUAST-Jammu, the Barkhi will be performed on 29th December, 2025 at 11.30 am at house no. 276, Rehari (old) Amphalla, Jammu.
Prasad (lunch) from 1.30pm onwards
Grief Stricken:
(Daughter & son-in-law)
Dr Poonam Parihar & Ashok Singh Kalra
Sanam Parihar (Son)
Sandhya Parihar (Daughter)
Grand Children:
Kr. Tej Pratap Singh, Tapasvini Parihar, Shivi Parihar, Bhisham Singh Parihar, Rudra Pratap Singh Parihar, Karam Pradhan Singh Parihar & Vaibhavi Parihar

remembrance
18th death anniversary
Eighteen years passed since you left this materialistic world. We feel your absence every day and every moment. Your love and moment alive with us. May your soul rest in peace.
DEEPLY REMEMBERED BY :
Smt Kiran Suri (Wife)
Mrs Pooja and Mr Pawan Suri
(Daughter-in-law and Son)
Mrs Neeru and Mr Sanjeev Kapoor
(Daughter and Son-in-law)
And All Family Members
9697045467, 9419184433, 9697045460

Uthala
With profound grief and sorrow, we inform sad demise of our beloved Mother Smt. Kanta Gupta W/o Late Sh. Om Parkash Gupta, who left for heavenly abode on 13 -12-25.
Uthala shall be performed at Rajput Sabha Near Veer Bhumi Park Samba on December 29, 2025 (Monday) at 3 to 4 pm
GRIEF STRICKEN
Son & Daughter In Law
Sh. Bharat Bhushan Gupta & Lt. Smt Vanita Gupta
Sh. Ajay Gupta & Smt. Sunita Gupta
Sh. Sanjay Gupta & Smt. Vimmi Gupta
Daughter & Son In Law
Smt. Pinky Gupta & Sh.Surinder Gupta
Phone No. 9419183730,9419144829, 9419182030
M/S Bharat Cement Store, Samba
M/S Allisha Cement Corp., Digiana

kriya/uthala
With profound grief and sorrow, we regret to inform the sad demise of our beloved mother Smt. Anil Prakash Sambyal W/o Late Shri Sehdev Singh Sambyal, who left for her heavenly abode on 17th December, 2025.
KRIYA will be performed on 29-12-2025(Monday) at 11:00 at our Residence- House No.16 Sector 1-A, East Extension, adjoining Nidheesh Apartments, Trikuta Nagar.
UTHALA on 29/12/2025 (Monday)from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Shiv Mandir Sector 5/7 Trikuta Nagar.
Grief stricken
Daughters & Sons-in-Law
Bindiya Sambyal & Arvinder Kotwal
Nindiya & Saket Puri
Payal & Rishi Parti
Grandchildren
Devyani Puri & Sachin Yadav
Vinayak Puri
Yagyasini Kotwal
Prishik Parti

BARKHI
One year has passed since you left us for your heavenly abode, but your memories remain forever alive in our hearts. Your presence is felt in every corner, in every moment.
Barkhi of our beloved Late Sh Ashok Gupta S/o Late Sh Som Raj Gupta will be performed on 30-12-2025 (Tuesday) at our residence Plot No. 220 Rehari Colony Jammu at 12 Noon.
Grief Stricken-
Smt Urmil Gupta (Wife)
Sons & Daughters-in-l;aw :
Mr Vivek Gupta & Mrs Divya Gupta
Mr Sameer Gupta & Mrs Vaishali Gupta
Brothers & Bhabhis-
Smt Asha Gupta W/o Late Sh Romesh Gupta
Late Smt Raj Mohni & Sh Sudesh Gupta
Late Smt Usha Gupta & Sh Om Parkash Gupta
Smt Sushma Gupta & Sh Sunil Gupta
Grandchildren – Divek, Divyam & Samaira

Uthala
With profound grief and sorrow, we regret to inform the sad and unfortunate demise of our beloved Sh. Om Parkash Bali S/o Smt. Kanta Bali & Late Sh. Bodh Raj Bali (Ex Cabinet Minister J&K State) R/o H.No 89, Sector 5, Channi Himmat, Jammu on 18th December, 2025.
Uthala will be performed at Gurdwara Guru ka Bagh, Sector 1, Channi Himmat, Jammu, dated 29/12/25 (Monday) at 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
GRIEF STRICKEN:
Sanjogita Bali (Wife)
Daughter in law and Son
Sanya and Gaurav Bali
Daughter and Son in Law
Pooja and Sanjay Mahajan
Sisters in Law and Brothers
Poonam and Pardeep Bali
Manju and Sanjeev Bali
Madhuri and Rajeev Bali
Rajni and Ravinder Bali
Sisters and Brothers in law
Anita Dutta W/o Late Sh. Chander Mohan Dutta
Pinki & Harish Kapoor
Grand Children – Pulkit, Umang, Ruhaan
Contact No.: 8095022444, 9596912222, 9419197520, 9419304707

In Memoriam
Six months have flied away since our Dadu/Nanu have forsaken us leaving the whole family heart wrenched & lugubrious. Time is ticking fast but your lofty & vibrant memories keep reverberating with our every heart-beat. The sterling & cardinal traits of your magnanimous personality continue to be our guiding & driving force for leading values based life. Your fair complexioned & handsome face with tall & well maintained posture never evade our eyes even for a second. We all pray for your eternal peace in your heavenly abode. Dadu/Nanu, you will be lovingly & intensely missed by all of us.
Deeply Remembered by:-
Jashan, Jivtesh, Savleen, Ashween, Sehajveer, Japteshveer

10th Day Kriya
It is with profound grief that we inform the sudden demise of Mrs Veena Pathania W/o Late Lt.Col.H.S.Pathania resident of E- 218, Sainik Colony, Jammu, who left for her heavenly abode on 21 December 2025.
She has left a legacy of indomitable courage, immense generosity and unconditional love.
Her 10th Day rituals will be performed on Tuesday, 30 December 2025 at Ram Mandir, Sector – D, Sainik Colony Jammu from 1000hrs to 1130hrs.
Grief stricken-
Daughters and Sons- in- law-
Mrs Aprajita Banyal and Capt. Pankaj Banyal (IN)
Capt. Apeksha Pathania (Retd) and Lt. Col. Adwit Patnaik
Dr Ritika Pathania and Wg Cdr Anshul Chaturvedi
Bhabhi and Brother
Mrs Anita Jamwal and Thakur Ajay Singh Jamwal (JKAS Retd)
Grandchildren –
Shaurya, Yash, Jhanvi and Agranye
RVSP
7838678891, 9419227845, 8800837078
UTHALA
With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad demise of our beloved Sh. Darshan Kumar Gupta, S/o Late Sh. Asa Nand Gupta, who left for his heavenly abode on 25-12-2025.
UTHALA will be performed on 29-12-25 from 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM at The Grande Homes Apartments Suraj Nagar, Community Hall, opposite Pillar No. 41 Akhnoor Road, Jammu.
DEEPLY MOURNED BY:
Son & Daughter-in-Law
Sh. Arun Gupta & Dr. Ashu Jolly
Daughter & Son-in-Law
Smt. Amita Ghai & Sh. Mahesh Ghai
Brothers & Bhabhis
Smt. Ranjana Gupta (W/o Late Sh. Narinder Gupta)
Late Smt. Sunita Gupta (W/o Late Sh. Ramesh Goel)
Sister- Smt. Pratima Gupta
Grandchildren : Abhishek, Prisha, Aaryan, Aaryaman
14th Death Anniversary
It has been 14 years since you left us for heavenly abode, yet your loving presence, noble values, sincerity, honesty, dedication and gentle guidance continue to live in our hearts.
Deeply remembered by
Smt. Sudesh Gupta – Wife
Sons & Daughters-in-law
Smt. Divya Gupta & Sh. Rajesh Gupta
Smt. Arti Chadha & Sh. Vikram Gupta
Smt. Bharti Sambyal & Sh. Raman Gupta
Son-in-law & Daughter
Dr. Sunil Kailoo & Smt. Rashmi Gupta
Grand Children : Chetan, Sparsh, Chhavi, Vrinda, Ananya & Aaniya, Abhay

Tenth Day Kriya
With profound grief and sorrow we regret to inform the sad demise of Sh. Lassa Ram Pandita, S/o Lt. Sh. Jia Lal Pandita of Batapora Magam Handwara, Kupwara A/P H. No. 37, Lane No. 3, Anand Vihar Colony, Bohri Jammu on 26-12-2025.
Tenth Day Kriya Will be performed on 4th January 2026 at Akhnoor and assembly will be held at our residence at 11:30 am
Grief-stricken
Brothers & Bhabhi
Sh. Mohan Lal Pandita & Smt. Veena
Smt. Babli Jee w/o Lt. Sh. Moti Lal Pandita
Sister & Jija Jee
Smt. Jia Kishori & Sh. Girdhari Lal Pandita.
Son & Daughter-in-law
Sh. Bharat Bushan Pandita & Smt. Rakhi Jee.
Sh. Rajinder Kumar & Smt. Sarla Jee.
Daughter & Son-in-law:
Smt. Teja Kumari & Sh. Bharat Jee Kaw
Smt. Rajni Pandita & Sh. Satish Jee Pandita.
Smt. Sunita Pandita & Sh. Deeraj Pandita.
Grandchildren: Suraj, Neha, Mohit, Riya, Nitin, Nitya, Tanvi, Daksh, Disha, Kanishka.
Contact numbers: 9419155978, 7006095138, 9018661009, 7006934426.

Remembrance
In Loving Memory of Akshit Shan
Three years have passed, yet your spirit still walks beside us. Your laughter lingers in quiet moments, your kindness shines in every memory.
Though the world has changed without you, our love remains unbroken. We carry you in our hearts, in every prayer, in every breath.
Forever missed, forever cherished, forever ours.
Remembered always by your loving family and friends.
Deeply missed and remembered by:
Kiran and Dr.H.R Shan (Mother and Father)
Lalit Shan (Brother)
Tanvi and Gaurav Garg (Sister and Brother-in-law)

UTHALA Prayer MEETING
We regret to inform the sad demise of our beloved Shri Vijay Kumar Satwah (Retired MES, ADM Officer) who left for his heavenly abode on 18th December 2025.
UTHALA Prayer MEETING 29/ Dec/ 2025 at 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Venue: HARI MANDIR REHARI ROAD, REHARI COLONY, JAMMU.
Grief-stricken family:
Mrs. Prem Lata Satwah -Wife
Daughters & Son in-law:
Viney Kumari & Sunand Kumar,
Rachna Sharma,
Neha Sharma.
Brother & Bhabhi:
Shashi Kanta (W/o Late Shri Subash Chander Satwah),
Ravi Kumar & Suman Bala
Grandchildren: Diksha, Jaiveer, Gauri, Shambhavi
Mob.: 9419181235, 7889785560, 9797333604.

barkhi
Those we love don’t go away, they walk besides us everyday. Unseen, Unheard but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. You will always remain alive in our hearts and memories.
Barkhi of our beloved Sh Rahul Sharma S/o Sh Ashok Kumar Sharma will be performed on 30th December 2025 at our residence H No. 154/1A, L No. 1, Suryavanshi Nagar, Lower Roop Nagar, Muthi, Jammu at 12:00 pm.
DEEPLY REMEMBERED BY :
SHARMA FAMILY
(M) 9103500208, 9858143082, 9419112578, 9906908341

TENTH DAY / KRIYA
With profound grief and sorrow, we inform that our beloved Shrimati Prabha Garyali/Koul (Jigga), erstwhile Professor of Botany, Govt. College for Women, Parade Ground and resident of 14 Bhagwati Nagar, Canal Road, Jammu left peacefully for her heavenly abode on December 24, 2025.
The 10th Day Kriya will be performed at Akhnoor on January 2, 2026. We will be back at our residence (address given above) at 2 PM.
Grief stricken: A. K. Koul (Husband),
Garyalis’, Dudas’, Duranis’, Munshis’,
Karihaloos’, Panditas’, Dhars’, Bhats’.

KRIYA / UTHALA
With profound grief it is to inform that our beloved Father Sh. Ashok Kumar S/o Lt. Sh. Charan Dass R/o H. No. 18, Kucha Sardar Khem Chand, Mubarak Mandi Bazar, Jammu.
Kriya Karam shall be performed on 30-12-2025 (Tuesday) at 12:00 Noon at our residence H. No. 18, Kucha Sardar Khem Chand, Mubarak Mandi Bazar, Jammu.
Uthala Shall be performed on 02-01-2026 (Friday) from 03:00 P.M. to 04:00 P.M. at Brahman Sabha, Parade, Jammu.
GRIEF STRICKEN
Bimla Devi (Wife)
Amit Kumar (Son)
Dinesh Kumar & Anuradha (Son & Daughter-in-law)
Neetu Tack & Bupesh Tack (Daughter & Son-in-law)
Rakesh Kumar & Kumari Sweety (Brother & Sister-in-law)
Himanshu & Devanshu (Nephew)
Abhinandan, Akhilesh, Anaranya & Shravani (Grand Children)
Mob.: 9797620229, 9697230271, 8492919607
Uthala
With profound grief, it is to inform that our mother Smt. Vaishno Devi W/o Late Sh. Krishan Chand Khajuria (Rehmbal Wale) presently residing at H. No 156/2 Channi- Himmat, Jammu, left for heavenly abode on 17.12.2025.
Uthala shall be performed TODAY i.e. on 29.12.2025 (Monday) from 2PM to 3 PM at PANCH-MANDIR, SECTOR 5 /7, TRIKUTA NAGAR JAMMU.
Grief Stricken:
Sons and Daughter in laws
Kuldeep Khajuria and Late Suman Khajuria
Dr Rajinder Khajuria (JKAS) and Padam Jyoti
Daughters and Son in laws
Mrs. Savitri Kesar and Sh. Inderjeet Kesar (JKAS)
Mrs. Kanta Devi and Sh. Tilak Raj Padha
Mrs. Santosh and Sh. Om Prakash Sharma
Late Mrs Prem Lata and Late Sh Ashok Kumar Magotra
Mrs. Raj Kumari and Manmohan Krishan
Grand Children: Naman Khajuria and Ayushi Bali Khajuria
Mayank Khajuria, Dakshita and Akshita Khajuria
Tenth Day
With profound grief and sorrow we inform the sad demise of our beloved mother Smt. Banti Devi W/o Late Capt. Bachittar Singh R/o H. No. 778, Digiana, Jammu, who left for her heavenly abode on 21-12-2025.
The Tenth Day shall be performed at our residence on 30-12-2025 (Tuesday) at 11:00 AM.
GRIEF STRICKEN
Son & Daughter-in-Law
Sh. Mohan Jaral & Smt. Karuna Jaral
Daughters & Sons-in-Law
Smt. Savita Kumari W/o Late Dr. Amrit Lal
Smt. Amita Kumari W/o Sh.Balbir Chand (Retd. Dy. Chief Engineer)
Smt. Swarn Lata W/o Late Er. Ravi Kumar
Smt. Ratna Gambhir W/o Sh.Krishan Gambhir
Smt. Shally Verma W/o Sh. Sanjeev Verma
Smt. Anita Kumari W/o Sh. Sudarshan Kumar (JKAS)
M/s Aay Jay Farms
Contact Nos : 9796659977, 9419128985

CHOUBARSI
Choubarsi of Late Smt. Rani Devi W/o Sh.Moti Lal on Tuesday, 30th December 2025.
Four year has passed since you left us for your heavenly abode. Yet your love, values, and gentle guidance continue to live on in our hearts. You are remembered not in sorrow alone, but in gratitude for a life so gracefully lived. Your presence is felt everywhere.
Because mothers never really leave they live in the person you’ve become.
Choubarsi will take place at our residence 37/4, Phase 3, Suraksha Vihar, Paloura Top, Jammu, 12:00 noon onwards on 30 December 2025 (Tuesday).
Deeply remembered by:
Sh Moti lal (Husband)
Mrs Neha and Mr.Akshay Sharma (Daughter and Son in law)
Mrs Saneha and Mr.Eshan Sharma (Daughter and Son in law)
Mr kamesh (Son)
Grand Children: Aayansh & Aavya
Contact No. 9419859555, 8899912214

Condolence Meeting
Shiv Shakti Temple Baradari (HL) Roop Nagar Jammu convened a meeting to mourn the sad demise of Prof. M.L. Tikoo who left for heavenly abode on 25.12.2025.
In the meeting two minutes silence was observed and while paying homage his dedication, immnse contribution and services were remembered and it was reiterated that his contributions and services will be remembered for times to come.
It was prayed to bestow peace upon the departed soul and courage to the family for irreparable loss.
President
Shiv Shakti Temple Hanjura lane
Roop Nagar

TENTH DAY/KRIYA
With profound grief & sorrow, we regret to inform the sad demise of our beloved Sh Prakash Ram Padha originally from Sartingel Bhaderwah A/P H.No. 160 Upper Laxmi Nagar Sarwal Jammu who left for heavenly abode on Sunday on 21st December 2025.
Tenth Day will be performed on 30-12-2025 on Tuesday at Shiv Temple Rodey Wali Chapri at 11.00 AM.
Kriya at our residence on 31-12-2025 i.e. on Wednesday.
Grief Stricken
Late Smt Gora Devi -Wife
Sons & Daughters-in-law
Sh Romesh Padha & Anju Devi
Sh Subash Chander Padha & Late Smt Meenu Padha
Daughter & Son-in-law
Smt Prabha Padha & Sh Ashwani Harnal
Grand Children
Ankit, Vasu, Shivam, Simran, Ankur, Hardik.
Padha Family
Contact No. 9906646270, 9797445605, 9419217096

CONDOLENCE
My deepest Condolence on the sad and untimely demise of Sh.Sanjeev Sharma , Contractor Sanjeev Structure Pvt. Ltd. Resident of Sec-01, H.No. 406 , Channi Himmat, Jammu. May god grant everlasting peace to the departed soul.
Deep Condolence By :-
Vikram Singh Slathia, Ex-Councillor,
W.No. 6 , M.C.U
Udhampur , JKUT
Mob. No. – 9419161223

REMEMBRANCE
Dearest Papaji,
Your presence is missed more than words can say. Two years have passed since you left us but your love and guidance continues to light our path each day. Your wisdom and warmth remain deeply rooted in our hearts. Papa Ji, our bond is unbroken. Missing you today and always. Your memories are our everlasting strength. Keep showering your blessings from heavens above. Sending you all our love.
Gupta Family