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REASI, February 11, 2026 — In a major breakthrough for regional law enforcement, the Reasi Police have successfully apprehended a hardcore offender who had been evading arrest for several years. The accused, identified as Rakesh Kumar, a resident of Ghordi in the Ramnagar area of Udhampur District, was wanted in connection with a string of…

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JAMMU, February 11, 2026 — To curb unlawful and immoral activities within commercial wellness establishments, the District Magistrate of Jammu, Dr. Rakesh Minhas, has issued a comprehensive regulatory order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. The directive follows reports that certain establishments were allegedly being used for prostitution and other…

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UDHAMPUR, February 11, 2026 — In a strategic move to bolster local military manufacturing, Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander of the Northern Command, held a high-level meeting with the Director General and Principal Advisor of the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM). The primary focus of the discussion was the development of a comprehensive…

Read More “Northern Command Pursues Indigenous Defense Roadmap: Lt Gen Pratik Sharma Meets SIDM Leadership” »

SRINAGAR, Feb 11, 2026 — Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary reaffirmed today that addressing unemployment is a primary pillar of the Jammu and Kashmir government, with a strategic shift toward turning youth into job-creators through entrepreneurship, skilling, and institutional reforms. Replying to a question by Legislator Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi in the Legislative Assembly, the…

Read More “J&K Govt Tackles Unemployment via Mission YUVA; Over ₹700 Crore Disbursed for Youth Entrepreneurship” »

SRINAGAR, Feb 11, 2026 — Minister for Agriculture Production, Javid Ahmad Dar, informed the Legislative Assembly today that 678 beneficiaries from the Beerwah constituency have been successfully integrated into the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). Responding to an inquiry by Legislator Dr. Shafi Ahmad Wani, the Minister highlighted that horticulture in the region now spans…

Read More “678 Farmers in Beerwah Benefit from HADP Initiatives; Minister Javid Ahmad Dar Outlines Agricultural Growth” »

JAMMU, February 11, 2026 — In a landmark session of the Legislative Assembly, grants totaling over Rs. 28,25,000 Lakh were passed via voice vote for key developmental sectors, including School Education, Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare, and Higher Education. Minister Sakeena Itoo, while winding up the day-long discussion, hailed the Budget 2026-27 presented by…

Read More “Budget Session 2026: J&K Assembly Passes Historic Grants for Education, Health, and Social Welfare” »

SRINAGAR, Feb 11, 2026 — Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, informed the Legislative Assembly today that the government has sanctioned a new Lift Irrigation Scheme (LIS) specifically for the Zainpora Constituency. Replying to a question raised by Legislator Showkat Hussain Ganie, the Minister detailed that the “Construction of LIS Heff Lonepora, Shopian” has…

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SRINAGAR, Feb 11, 2026 — Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary announced in the Legislative Assembly today that a High-Level Multi-Departmental Committee has been established to finalize the modalities for reviving customary stone quarrying activities. Responding to a query by Legislator Hasnain Masoodi, the Deputy CM stated that the committee is focusing on key locations including…

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JAMMU, FEBRUARY 11, 2026: During a high-stakes Question Hour in the ongoing Budget Session, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to precision in the land record digitization process. Intervening after several MLAs raised concerns regarding clerical and registration errors, the Chief Minister emphasized that the government will only digitize records…

Read More “J&K Budget Session 2026: CM Omar Abdullah Prioritizes Accuracy Over Speed in Land Record Digitization” »

JAMMU, February 11, 2026 — The Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns across several districts to facilitate essential maintenance and system upgrades. According to the Chief Engineer (Distribution), JPDCL Jammu, residents in Marchoal, Hathal, Devak, Makol, and MES Sunderbani should prepare for a temporary disruption on February 13 from 10:00…

Read More “Jammu Power Shutdown: Scheduled Outages in Sunderbani, Sidhra, and Kathua for Maintenance” »

RAJOURI, February 11, 2026 — In a move to enhance public transport infrastructure, Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, chaired a high-level meeting of the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) to review and approve various transport permits. Attended by SSP Gaurav Sikarwar and ARTO Rajesh Gupta, the committee scrutinized 17 applications for the change of route permits….

Read More “Rajouri RTA Approves New Route and Stage Carriage Permits to Boost Public Transport Connectivity” »

UDHAMPUR, February 11, 2026 — In a proactive effort to enforce traffic discipline and mitigate public nuisance, the Udhampur Police, acting under the direct supervision of SSP Udhampur, launched a specialized drive against modified vehicles. Led by SHO Purab Singh, the operation focused on intercepting motorcycles equipped with illegal and modified silencers that significantly contribute…

Read More “Udhampur Police Seize Modified Motorcycles; SHO Purab Singh Leads Crackdown on Noise Pollution” »

JAMMU, February 11, 2026 — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Wednesday that a total of 12,36,507 smart meters have been successfully installed across the Union Territory. Responding to a written query from PDP MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para, the Chief Minister detailed that the installation process is being carried out…

Read More “Jammu & Kashmir Smart Meter Rollout: Over 12.36 Lakh Units Installed Following National Standards” »

SRINAGAR, February 11, 2026 — Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi, IPS, convened a comprehensive joint security review meeting at the Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir to finalize preparations for several upcoming high-profile events. The session brought together senior leadership from the Jammu & Kashmir Police, the Indian Army, intelligence agencies, the…

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UDHAMPUR, February 11, 2026 — Strengthening its ongoing offensive against narcotics, the Udhampur Police successfully apprehended two drug peddlers in two separate operations within the Rehambal jurisdiction. In the first case, a police team from PS Rehambal intercepted a vehicle during a routine check. The occupant, identified as Momin Hussain, a resident of Pattan, Baramulla,…

Read More “Udhampur Drug Crackdown: Two Hardcore Peddlers Arrested with Heroin in Rehambal” »

SAMBA, February 11, 2026 — In a major crackdown on organized crime and narcotics, the Samba Police have arrested a notorious “hardcore criminal-cum-drug peddler” in the Ramgarh sector. Acting on credible intelligence, a specialized team from the Ramgarh Police Station established a checkpoint on Rajpura-Jattan Road near the water tank. During the operation, officers intercepted…

Read More “Samba Police Apprehend Hardcore Criminal; Pistol, Live Ammo, and Heroin Recovered” »

JAMMU, February 11, 2026 — As part of an ongoing intensified drive to curb the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, the Jammu (Rural) Police have successfully intercepted and detained three vehicles operating without valid permits. In the first operation, a police team from the Jhajjar Kotli Police Station intercepted a tractor-trolley (Registration No. JK14K-4955)….

Read More “Jammu Rural Police Crack Down on Illegal Mining: Three Vehicles Seized in Coordinated Raids” »

JAMMU, February 11, 2026 — In a swift and successful operation, the Janipur Police have recovered a stolen e-Rickshaw valued at approximately ₹5,00,000 within 24 hours of the crime being reported. The incident came to light when the owner, Tanvir Kumar, lodged a formal complaint stating that his newly purchased vehicle—bought just three days prior—had…

Read More “Jammu Police Crack Theft Case: Stolen e-Rickshaw Worth ₹5 Lakh Recovered by Janipur Station” »

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the three-day Agriculture Summit and Kisan Mela at SKUAST-Jammu today, underscoring that an ‘Agriculture First’ policy is the cornerstone of a Developed India and a self-reliant Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a gathering of scientists, experts, and farmers, he described the agriculture and allied sectors as the ultimate…

Read More “LG Manoj Sinha Inaugurates Agriculture Summit in Jammu, Emphasizes AI-Powered Farming for Aatma-Nirbhar J&K” »

JAMMU, Feb 11, 2026 — In a major move toward modernizing urban mobility, the Jammu and Kashmir administration is finalizing the infrastructure for 200 electric buses under the PM eBus Sewa Scheme. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo chaired a high-level meeting of the UT-Level Steering Committee today to fast-track the project, which aims to provide eco-friendly…

Read More “Jammu and Kashmir to Deploy 200 Electric Buses; Chief Secretary Reviews PM eBus Sewa Infrastructure” »

BANDIPORA, Feb 11, 2026 — As part of an intensified crackdown on narcotics, the Bandipora Police successfully apprehended a drug peddler in the Hajin area today, recovering a significant haul of contraband. The operation, led by the SHO of Police Station Hajin, was launched following specific intelligence regarding the movement of illegal substances. A tactical…

Read More “Bandipora Police Bust Drug Smuggling Attempt in Hajin; 5.8 Kg Contraband Seized” »