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Pulwama Police Crackdown on Narcotics: Two Arrested with Over 5kg of Contraband in MurranPULWAMA, February 01, 2026 — In a major breakthrough against the regional drug trade, the Pulwama Police have arrested two drug peddlers and recovered a substantial quantity of illicit substances in the village of Murran. During a routine “naka” (checkpoint) operation, a…
JAMMU, February 01, 2026 — In a significant move to bolster civil-military relations and provide essential services to remote areas, the Tiger Division successfully organized a comprehensive Medical and Veterinary Camp at Bhure Chak Stadium today. Conducted in collaboration with the Borderless Foundation NGO and the local civil administration, the initiative targeted the border villages…
JAMMU, February 1, 2026 — The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Jammu and Kashmir has achieved a significant breakthrough by arresting a drug peddler and seizing more than 18 kilograms of Poppy Straw. Acting on high-level intelligence, an ANTF team established a specialized checkpoint on the Sidhra-Panjtirthi link road, where they intercepted an Alto car…
JAMMU, February 1, 2026 — In a successful operation against the rising tide of substance abuse, the Jammu Police have arrested two drug peddlers and recovered 15 grams of a heroin-like substance in the R.S. Pura region. The breakthrough occurred on January 31, when a police team led by PSI Naresh Kumar, under the supervision…
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SAMBA, February 1, 2026 — Sustaining its aggressive “War on Drugs,” the Samba Police have arrested a narcotics smuggler and seized approximately 8.59 grams of a heroin-like substance, commonly referred to as “Chitta.” The arrest took place within the jurisdiction of the Ramgarh Police Station during a proactive vehicle checking operation at a checkpoint on…
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POONCH, February 1, 2026 — A devastating road accident in the Jandrola area of Mandi has claimed the lives of two Power Development Department (PDD) employees and left two others injured. The incident occurred on Saturday when the vehicle they were traveling in lost control near Jandrola, resulting in the immediate death of two occupants….
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SAMBA, February 1, 2026 — In a coordinated crackdown on the illegal sale of pharmaceutical drugs, the Samba Police and the Drugs Control Department have sealed two prominent medical shops in the Ramgarh area. The joint operation targeted M/S Jai Laxmi Medicos and M/S Vaishnavi Medical Agency following reports of massive regulatory violations. During the…
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REASI/UDHAMPUR, February 1, 2026 — The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested Rahul Gandotra, a Junior Engineer (JE) serving as a Technical Assistant in the BDO Office Gulabgarh, Mahore, for demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹8,000. The arrest was made following a complaint from a local contractor who alleged that the official…
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NEW DELHI, February 1, 2026 — In a landmark move to make specialized healthcare more affordable, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a total waiver of basic customs duty on 17 essential cancer drugs and seven medicines for rare diseases during the presentation of the Union Budget 2026. This fiscal relief is aimed at significantly…
KATHUA, February 1, 2026 — As part of an intensified crackdown on the drug trade, the Kathua Police have arrested two drug peddlers and recovered approximately 12.10 grams of a heroin-like substance, commonly known as “Chitta.” The operations, conducted under the supervision of SSP Mohita Sharma, took place across the jurisdictional areas of the Kathua…
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SRINAGAR, February 01, 2026 — The Union Government has proposed a significant financial boost for Jammu and Kashmir in the Union Budget 2026-27, allocating ₹43,290.29 crore to the Union Territory. This represents a substantial increase of nearly ₹2,000 crore over the previous fiscal year’s allocation, reinforcing the Centre’s commitment to bridging the region’s resource gap…
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 01, 2026 — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has lauded the Union Budget 2026-27 as a pragmatic and transformative financial roadmap designed to accelerate India’s journey toward becoming a $5 trillion economy within the next few years. Describing the budget as a balance between ambitious growth and social welfare, the Lieutenant Governor emphasized its…
SRINAGAR, February 1, 2026 — The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) in Srinagar issued a stern public advisory on Sunday, emphasizing that both the solicitation and offering of bribes are serious criminal offenses punishable by law. In an effort to sanitize government offices of corrupt practices, the agency declared that any public…
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JAMMU, February 1, 2026 — Joint security forces have resumed a massive cordon and search operation (CASO) in the treacherous, snow-covered heights of the Kishtwar district to neutralize three holed-up Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists. Following a pre-dawn gunbattle on Saturday in the Dolgam area, the operation has entered a critical phase with the induction of Special…
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PUNE, February 1, 2026 — Strengthening the push for Atmanirbhar Bharat, Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Command, visited the L&T Precision Engineering & Systems facility in Talegaon, Pune, to evaluate India’s homegrown defence production capabilities. During the high-level visit, the Army Commander was briefed on an array…
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SHOKHUVI, NAGALAND — January 31, 2026: The Assam Rifles Training Centre and School (ARTC&S) marked a significant milestone today as 282 recruits, including 36 women, were formally inducted into India’s oldest paramilitary force during an impressive Attestation Parade. Reviewed by Major General JS Bainsla, SM, Additional Director General Assam Rifles, the ceremony transformed dynamic young…
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UDHAMPUR, February 1, 2026 — In a major offensive against the drug trade, the Udhampur Police have significantly intensified their operations under the Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan initiative throughout January 2026. This sustained campaign has led to the registration of 15 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, resulting in the arrest of…
Read More “Udhampur Police Crackdown: 22 Arrested and ₹2.92 Crore in Drugs and Assets Seized” »
UDHAMPUR, January 31, 2026 — As part of an ongoing crackdown on the narcotics trade, the Udhampur Police successfully neutralized an inter-district drug smuggling attempt at the Tikri naka. Acting on routine traffic surveillance, a specialized team from the Tikri Police Post intercepted a Srinagar-bound Alto vehicle (Registration No. JK01C-0054TC) arriving from Jammu. While the…
SRINAGAR, January 31, 2026 — In a major breakthrough for the biotechnology sector in Kashmir, Dr. Khalid Zaffar Masoodi, an Associate Professor at SKUAST-K, and his PhD scholar Shivani have been honored with the prestigious ‘DESIGN for BioE3 Challenge’ award. Organized by BIRAC–BRIC under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, the competition recognized…
RAMBAN, January 31, 2026 — To observe Shaheed Diwas (Martyrs’ Day), the Indian Army hosted a poignant interaction and felicitation ceremony at the Kinibitti Company Operating Base (COB) to honor the families of fallen heroes. The event served as a tribute to the supreme sacrifice made by soldiers in service to the nation. During the…
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JAMMU, January 31, 2026 — Horticulture in Jammu & Kashmir is undergoing a structural metamorphosis as the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) shifts the region’s apple industry from a seasonal struggle to a high-tech integrated value chain. Traditionally, J&K’s apple farmers faced “distress sales” due to a lack of scientific grading and storage, but under…
POONCH, January 31, 2026 — In a landmark decision aimed at transforming the energy landscape of the border region, the Government has officially sanctioned the construction of a 50 MVA, 132/33 KV Grid Station at Mendhar. This strategic infrastructure project, estimated to cost ₹49 crore, is set to fundamentally overhaul the power supply network in…
New Delhi, January 31, 2026: Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the necessity for locally grounded development proposals during a high-level meeting with a Mizoram delegation led by MLA Dr. K. Beichhua. The delegation, which included State General Secretary Delson, submitted a memorandum focused on community-level interventions and sought Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)…
New Delhi, January 31, 2026: Headquarters Western Air Command hosted the “Sindoor Shaurya Samman Sammelan” today to pay a solemn and prestigious tribute to the gallant Air Warriors whose extraordinary courage and distinguished service have brought immense pride to the Indian Air Force and the nation. The ceremony specifically honored personnel who were recently conferred…
Samba, January 31, 2026: As part of its intensified “War on Drugs,” the Samba Police successfully apprehended two drug peddlers, including a woman, and recovered approximately 13.20 grams of a heroin-like substance (locally known as Chitta). The operation took place within the jurisdiction of Police Station Bari Brahmana during a routine security checkpoint. The arrests…
