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SRINAGAR, January 20, 2026 — National Conference (NC) President and former Union Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah issued a staunch rebuttal on Tuesday against allegations from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claiming his party fosters unrest or terrorism within Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters during a high-profile party convention in Srinagar, the veteran leader highlighted…
NEW DELHI, Jan 20, 2026 — In a major move to fortify India’s national security narrative, the Indian Army has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). This partnership is designed to foster high-level development and capability-building in the critical field of strategic communications. By merging military…
By Wani Majid SHILLONG, Jan 20, 2026 — As part of a major outreach initiative under the Civic Action Programme, members of the Jiri Ima Meira Paibi Apunba Lup (JIMPAL) from Jiribam, Manipur, reached the picturesque city of Shillong for a high-profile National Integration Tour. A centerpiece of the visit was a deep and engaging…
LEH, Jan 20, 2026 — Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, held a formal courtesy meeting today with the newly appointed Director General of Police (DGP) for the Union Territory of Ladakh, Mukesh Singh, in Leh. During the interaction, Dr. Akhoon extended a warm welcome to the top…
GWALIOR, Jan 20, 2026 — In a major step toward enhancing the holistic healthcare of military families, Maj Gen Vikas Lal, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Paschim Madhya Pradesh Sub Area, officially inaugurated the “NAVCHETNA” Adolescent Friendly Health Clinic at Military Hospital Gwalior. This pioneering initiative is specifically designed to address the unique medical and psychological…
MOKOKCHUNG, Jan 20, 2026 — In a significant move to enhance local security and rural surveillance, the Assam Rifles officially inaugurated a newly constructed Watch Tower at Chungtia Village in the Mokokchung district of Nagaland. Built under the flagship Operation Sadbhavna, the project reflects the force’s ongoing commitment to fostering civil-military cooperation and infrastructure development…
SRINAGAR, Jan 20, 2026 — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today spearheaded a series of high-level pre-budget consultative meetings with various government departments to outline the financial roadmap for Jammu and Kashmir. During the sessions, the Chief Minister meticulously reviewed departmental priorities and assessed the immediate needs of the public to ensure that upcoming budgetary proposals…
By Wani Majid URI, Jan 20, 2026 — In a significant move to tackle unemployment in the border regions of North Kashmir, the Indian Army’s Bajrang Battalion, under the aegis of the Kalapahar Brigade, with the support of Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) hosted a massive Job Fair, ‘Rozgaar Mela’, at the Chinar Nau Jawan…
JAMMU, Jan 20, 2026 — The White Knight Corps (16 Corps) of the Indian Army today held a solemn wreath-laying ceremony to honor the gallantry of Havildar Gajendra Singh, a dedicated soldier of the Special Forces who laid down his life in the line of duty. Havildar Singh made the supreme sacrifice during the intervening…
KISHTWAR, Jan 20, 2026 — The massive anti-terror offensive, codenamed Operation Trashi-I, has entered its third consecutive day in the rugged upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district. Launched following specific intelligence regarding militant presence in Sonnar village near the Mandral-Singhpora area, the operation has intensified as security forces look to neutralize a trapped…
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DODA, Jan 20, 2026 — In a swift and successful operation, the Doda Police have apprehended a fraudster involved in multiple ATM scams and recovered stolen cash amounting to ₹49,000. The crackdown began on January 19, after a resident, Shafkat Hussain, filed a complaint at Police Station Thathri, alleging that an individual had deceptively exchanged…
JAMMU, Jan 20, 2026 — In a solemn and moving ceremony, senior officers of the Indian Army and various security agencies gathered today in Jammu to pay their final tributes to Havildar Gajendra Singh. The brave soldier made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty during a fierce counter-terrorism operation in the Singhpora area…
SPATTAN, Jan 20, 2026 — A major tragedy was averted on Tuesday morning when security forces detected and successfully defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) along the high-traffic Srinagar–Baramulla National Highway. The explosive was discovered planted on the roadside in the Tappar area of Pattan, located in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. The detection occurred during…
SRINAGAR, Jan 20, 2026 — The Jammu and Kashmir Meteorological Department has issued a fresh weather advisory forecasting two consecutive “wet spells” that are expected to disrupt normal life across the Union Territory. According to the latest update, a weather system active from January 22 to 24 will likely bring light to moderate rain and…
LEH, Jan 20, 2026 — The Meteorological Centre Leh-Ladakh has issued a major weather advisory for the region, warning of moderate to heavy snowfall expected to peak on January 23. Currently, the weather remains cold and cloudy across most parts of the Leh district, with light snowfall possible over high-altitude passes such as Khardongla and…
BENGALURU, Jan 20, 2026 — The Karnataka government has officially suspended senior IPS officer Dr. K. Ramachandra Rao (KN:1993), Director General of Police (Civil Rights Enforcement), following the viral spread of controversial videos allegedly showing him in an inappropriate manner inside his official chamber. According to Government Order DPAR/26/SPS/2026, dated January 19, 2026, the administration…
SRINAGAR, JANUARY 20: Air travel between Srinagar and the national capital faced disruptions today as the Srinagar Airport Authority confirmed the cancellation of specific flights due to heightened security and ceremonial protocols at Delhi Airport. According to an official list of cancelled flights for January 20, 2026, two key services operated by Air India Express…
NEW DELHI, JANUARY 20: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a massive crackdown in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft case, carrying out simultaneous searches at approximately 20 locations across Kerala and Tamil Nadu. According to official sources, the federal agency has significantly widened the scope of its investigation into alleged money laundering, moving beyond…
UDHAMPUR, JANUARY 20: In a major strike against the narcotics trade, the Udhampur Police successfully arrested a drug peddler and seized a quantity of heroin during a specialized checking operation at Zero Morh, Rehambal. A police team from the Rehambal Police Station intercepted a vehicle, registered as JK08H-8637, which was being driven by Tarun Singh,…
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SRINAGAR, JANUARY 20: Intense cold conditions continue to sweep across the region, with the majority of stations in Kashmir and parts of Jammu recording sub-zero temperatures today. In the Kashmir Valley, Sonamarg emerged as the coldest spot at -6.2°C, followed closely by Gulmarg and Pulwama, both at -5.5°C. Srinagar recorded a minimum of -3.4°C, while…
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JAMMU, JANUARY 19: The Chief Engineer (Distribution) of the Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) has notified the public regarding scheduled power outages to facilitate essential maintenance and distribution works. According to the official communiqué, residents in Changa, Gundoh, Bhatyas, and surrounding areas will experience electricity supply disruptions on January 20 and January 22, between…
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SRINAGAR, JANUARY 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha officially laid the foundation stone for the Meerz Health Care Hospital in Srinagar today, marking a significant expansion of the region’s medical landscape. The upcoming 180-bedded super speciality facility is designed to strengthen medical infrastructure and enhance specialized healthcare services for residents of Srinagar and its neighboring districts….
UDHAMPUR, JANUARY 19: Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the DC Office Complex today to evaluate the progress of Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants (FSTP), the digitization of revenue records, and the construction of government revenue buildings across the district. During the session, which included key officials such as Additional Deputy Commissioner…
JAMMU, JANUARY 19: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo has finalized a rigorous timeline for the implementation of Phase-II of the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) program, also known as Deregulation 2.0, across Jammu and Kashmir. Presiding over a high-level meeting of Administrative Secretaries, the Chief Secretary directed all concerned departments to submit detailed action plans by…
LEH, January 19, 2026: On the eve of the highly anticipated Khelo India Winter Games, Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh Ashish Kundra conducted a comprehensive inspection of the NDS Ice Hockey Rink and the Indoor Stadium today. With the games scheduled to commence tomorrow, January 20, the visit was aimed at ensuring that all infrastructure…
