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JAMMU, Jan 29, 2026 — In a major initiative to streamline legal aid and public outreach, Arun Palli, Chief Justice of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh, officially released the Activity Calendar 2026 for the J&K Legal Services Authority (JKLSA) today. Accompanied by Executive Chairman Sanjeev Kumar and other distinguished High Court judges, the…
JAMMU, Jan 29, 2026 — Emphasizing the transformative power of literature, Speaker of the J&K Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather declared that poetry serves as a vital bridge for promoting harmony and cultural exchange in India’s multilingual society. Speaking as the chief guest at the prestigious All India Urdu Mushaira organized by the Jammu and…
JAMMU, Jan 29, 2026 — In a major push to transform the digital landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo chaired the 10th State Broadband Committee (SBC) meeting, calling for the rapid implementation of high-speed connectivity across the Union Territory. Reviewing the 4G Saturation Project, the Chief Secretary noted that work orders have…
SAMBA, Jan 29, 2026 — Addressing a landmark gathering at the Annual Start-up Mela in Bari Brahmana, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah declared that a vibrant private sector and a robust start-up culture are the definitive solutions to Jammu and Kashmir’s unemployment challenges. Emphasizing that government jobs alone cannot meet the aspirations of the youth, the…
SHOPIAN, Jan 29, 2026 — Following heavy snowfall in the higher reaches, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has launched a high-intensity snow clearance operation on the historic Mughal Road to restore vital vehicular connectivity between Shopian and the Poonch-Rajouri districts. Utilizing advanced snow-cutting machinery and a specialized workforce, the BRO has successfully cleared the stretch…
HANDWARA, Jan 29, 2026 — Taking a firm stand against food safety violations, Additional Deputy Commissioner and Adjudicating Officer Handwara, Javed Naseem Masoodi, imposed a collective fine of ₹30,000 on several Food Business Operators (FBOs) for breaching the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act (FS&SA) 2006. During the adjudication of cases involving misbranded…
RAMBAN, Jan 29, 2026 — In a major push to restore normalcy following heavy snowfall, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary conducted an extensive ground assessment across Ramban district, visiting high-altitude areas including Banihal, Batote, and Patnitop. Accompanied by MLA Banihal Sajjad Shaheen and MLA Ramban Arjun Singh Raju, the Deputy Chief Minister chaired a high-level…
KATHUA, Jan 29, 2026 — The Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL), O&M Circle Kathua, has announced a scheduled power shutdown affecting several localities to facilitate essential maintenance and repair work. According to the Superintending Engineer (Distribution), the power supply to Gurah, Utterbehni, and surrounding neighborhoods will be suspended on January 30 from 9 AM…
NAGROTA, Jan 29, 2026 — In a move to fortify the regional defense architecture, Northern Command Chief Pratik Sharma chaired a comprehensive joint security review meeting today with key stakeholders at Nagrota to assess evolving security dynamics. The high-level forum prioritized the achievement of seamless synergy in multi-agency operations and evaluated the joint combat readiness…
JAMMU, Jan 29, 2026 — The inaugural Tawi Boating Festival wrapped up this Thursday at the newly developed Artificial Lake under the Jammu Smart City project, successfully drawing nearly 5,000 visitors over its two-day run and setting the stage for permanent riverfront recreation. Attended by Member Legislative Assembly Bahu, Vikram Randhawa, and top officials including…
BARAMULLA, Jan 29, 2026 — To ensure seamless winter operations in high-traffic tourist zones, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, chaired a high-level review meeting at Tangmarg to streamline the sub-division’s snowfall response mechanism. Joined by senior officials from the Gulmarg Development Authority, ARTO, and various engineering wings, the Deputy Commissioner evaluated recent snow clearance challenges…
JAMMU, Jan 29, 2026 — In a major breakthrough against organized fraud, the Jammu (Rural) Police at Domana Station successfully dismantled an impersonation syndicate by arresting two individuals who were posing as Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) officials to extort money from residents. The suspects, identified as Mohd Shabiq and Mohd Zaffar, both residents of Upper…
JAMMU, Jan 29, 2026 — The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Jammu has registered a formal case under FIR No. 01/2026 against R.K. Razdan, the retired Managing Director of SICOP, and Kunal Choudhary, the current Deputy General Manager, along with several others for their involvement in a high-profile illegal appointment and promotion scandal. A detailed verification by…
LEH, Jan 29, 2026 — Marking a significant milestone for winter sports in the Union Territory, Chief Secretary of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, formally inaugurated the 3rd Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League today at the NDS Ice Hockey Rink in Leh. The tournament commenced with a ceremonial puck drop led by the Chief Secretary alongside senior…
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AWANTIPORA, Jan 29, 2026 — As part of an ongoing intensified crackdown on narcotics, the Awantipora Police successfully apprehended a drug peddler and recovered a variety of contraband substances during a specialized operation in the Chersoo area. A vigilant police team from the Toll Plaza Post intercepted a suspicious individual, identified as Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Shaksaz,…
NEW DELHI, Jan 29, 2026 — In a historic milestone for the Indian commodities market, silver prices skyrocketed to an unprecedented high on Thursday, crossing the ₹4 lakh per kilogram mark for the first time in futures trade. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), silver futures for March delivery surged by 5.73% to reach a…
MUMBAI, Jan 29, 2026 — The Indian rupee remained under significant pressure today, settling near its all-time closing low at 91.96 (provisional) against the US dollar as persistent selling by foreign institutional investors and a prevailing risk-off sentiment gripped global markets. While the domestic unit opened at 91.95 and briefly touched an intra-day high of…
BENGALURU, Jan 29, 2026 — The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bengaluru Zonal Office, has issued a Provisional Attachment Order (PAO) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, seizing assets worth approximately ₹177.3 Crore linked to an illegal online betting and gambling syndicate spearheaded by KC Veerendra and his associates. The investigation, which stemmed…
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KATRA, January 29, 2026 — In a strategic move to eliminate the menace of organized begging and provide a lifeline to the destitute, the District Police Reasi executed a comprehensive joint anti-begging drive across the holy town of Katra. Conducted in collaboration with PARYS (Smile Shelter Home), the operation successfully rescued 11 individuals from various…
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SAMBA, January 29, 2026 — In a major victory against the narcotics trade, the Samba Police dismantled a smuggling attempt in the Vijaypur area, arresting three suspects—including a woman—and seizing 127 grams of heroin-like substance (Chitta). Acting on high-level intelligence regarding the transport of contraband from Rakh Barotian, a tactical team from the Vijaypur Police…
SRINAGAR, January 29, 2026 — In a major push to revitalize the centuries-old art of hand-knotted silk carpet weaving, the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT), Srinagar, under the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, has launched a comprehensive skill upgrade program under the SAMARTH (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector) initiative. Funded by the…
JAMMU/SRINAGAR, January 29, 2026 — The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Cricket Team has solidified its reputation as a powerhouse in national judicial sports by securing the runners-up position at the All India T20 Cricket / Legal Premier League 2026. Held in Hyderabad from January 12 to 18, the tournament saw the…
SAMBA, January 29, 2026 — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah spearheaded a major developmental drive in Samba district today, laying the foundation stone for a 10 MVA Receiving Station at Harminder and inaugurating a state-of-the-art Bus Terminal at Thandi Khui. Addressing a large gathering, the Chief Minister described farmers as the “backbone of Jammu and Kashmir’s…
JAMMU, January 29, 2026 — In a critical move to alleviate travel disruptions caused by severe winter weather, over 3,000 passengers utilized the Northern Railway’s special train service between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar over a two-day period. Operated by the Jammu Division on January 27 and 28, these special reserved trains provided…
LEH, January 29, 2026 — Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, chaired a high-level review meeting to evaluate the progress and technical implementation of the Unified Beneficiary Portal (UBP). During the session, Administrative Secretary Shashanka Ala delivered a detailed presentation covering the portal’s core components, including the Family ID system, beneficiary…
