A New Record of Palynological Assemblage from Eocene (Ypresian) of the Subathu formation, Jammu

In Jammu region, the Subathu Formation overlies unconformably the pre-Tertiary Sirban Limestone and is in turn overlain by the Murree Formation. The lower Tertiary deposits of Jammu region elicited considerable interest among geologists and paleontologists as they are expected to provide important insights into the India-Asia collision tectonic event. Though extensive micropalaeontological works have been carried out in this area, very few palynological studies have been undertaken until now. Additionally, in comparison to Jammu region, the Subathu sediments of Shirnla Hills have been subjected to extensive palynological studies. The present paper records for the first time microforaminiferal linings and palynomorphs except dinocysts from the Subathu sediments of the Jamrnu region. The present palynological assemblages is significant as it provides additional data on palaeoenvironment of the Subathu Formation.