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UDHAMPUR | January 16, 2026 — As part of an ongoing crackdown on narcotics, the Udhampur Police successfully apprehended a drug peddler and recovered a quantity of heroin during a routine check at the Roun Domail area. A police team stationed at the Naka Point intercepted an individual traveling from Manwal toward Udhampur. The suspect…

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Srinagar | January 16, 2026 — The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK) has officially filed a chargesheet against two brothers from Karnataka for their alleged involvement in a high-profile medical seat fraud. The case, registered under FIR No. 10/2024, involves the cheating of a local complainant who was reportedly defrauded…

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JAMMU, JANUARY 16, 2026: A weak western disturbance is set to impact Jammu and Kashmir over the next 24 hours, ending a prolonged dry spell with expectations of light snow and rain across various parts of the region. According to the latest forecast, fresh snowfall is highly likely in high-altitude areas including Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Doodhpathri,…

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JAMMU, JANUARY 15, 2026: In a major push to address the growing urban housing crisis, the Chief Secretary of Jammu & Kashmir today chaired a high-level review meeting, directing the J&K Housing Board (JKHB), JDA, and SDA to accelerate the development of residential colonies. Citing the rapid shrinkage of urban land and soaring property prices,…

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JAMMU, JANUARY 15, 2026: The Chief Engineer (Distribution), JPDCL Jammu, has notified several scheduled power outages across various districts to facilitate essential maintenance and technical upgrades. Residents in Supwal, Rakh, and the Industrial areas will experience a brief interruption on January 16 from 9 am to 10 am. On the same day, and again on…

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JAMMU, JANUARY 15, 2026: In a strategic effort to streamline the justice delivery system, R. N. Watal, Chairman of the District Legal Services Authority and Principal District and Sessions Judge, Jammu, convened the inaugural Under-Trial Review Committee (UTRC) session of the year. The meeting served as a critical intervention to evaluate the legal status of…

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JAMMU, JANUARY 15, 2026: Satish Sharma, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, IT, Youth Services & Sports, and Transport, underscored the government’s dedication to preserving cultural heritage by attending a high-energy Dangal competition at Gharattal today. The event, organized by the local Dangal Committee, transformed the area into a vibrant center for traditional…

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RAJOURI, January 15, 2026: Security forces successfully thwarted a potential terror plot on Thursday by recovering and neutralizing a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the Manjakote area of Rajouri district. The recovery was made during a meticulously planned Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) conducted in Kakora village. According to official reports, security personnel discovered…

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KOKERNAG, JANUARY 15: In a major crackdown on administrative corruption, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) successfully apprehended a Patwari and a Chowkidar on Thursday for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe in the Kokernag area of South Kashmir. Acting on a specific complaint filed by Mohd Rafiq Sheere, a resident of Soafshali, a specialized team from…

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NAGROTA, January 15, 2026: To commemorate the 78th Army Day, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the White Knight Corps, along with all ranks, extended heartfelt greetings to the bravehearts of the Indian Army, honoring their unwavering dedication to the nation’s sovereignty. The day began with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the Ashwamedh War Memorial…

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JAMMU, January 15, 2026: In a major push toward urban renewal and environmental preservation, J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA), accompanied by Jammu North MLA Sham Lal Sharma, conducted a comprehensive inspection of the pond development project in Ward 59, Paloura. The visit focused on reviewing the ongoing beautification and restoration…

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UDHAMPUR, January 15, 2026: In a continued effort to curb the menace of illegal spirits, a police team from Police Post Sudhmahadev apprehended a bootlegger during a routine patrol in the Marothi area. The operation unfolded when officers noticed a suspicious individual carrying a gallon container; upon seeing the police party, the suspect attempted to…

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BANDIPORA, January 15, 2026: On the eve of Army Day, the Indian Army’s Wular Battalion launched a heartwarming community engagement initiative titled “DOSTI” to strengthen the bond between the armed forces and the local population. The program saw the enthusiastic participation of approximately 120 students from Putushai College, who were invited to the scenic Chandaji…

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NAGROTA, January 15, 2026: Defying the biting winter chill with “high josh,” the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) camp at the NCC Training Academy (NTA) in Nagrota has become a vibrant hub of national integration. Cadets from the Rajasthan and Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh (JK&L) Directorates joined forces to celebrate India’s cultural tapestry through a…

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ANANTNAG, January 15, 2026: In a decisive move to dismantle support structures for illegal activities, the Anantnag Police today attached a private vehicle under the stringent provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The vehicle, an Alto car with registration number JK13E-5393, was seized in connection with FIR No. 40/2025 registered at Police Station…

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JAMMU, January 15, 2026: In a significant political development, prominent activist and former Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) General Secretary, Kulwant Singh, officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today along with over 200 supporters. The joining ceremony, held at the BJP headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, was led by J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha…

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SRINAGAR, January 15, 2026: In response to the evolving situation in Iran, the Government of Jammu & Kashmir has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents and students currently staying in the country. According to an official order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), Anil Sharma (JKAS), the Additional…

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Jammu, January 15, 2026: Senior leader and former Councilor Ashwani Khajuria addressed a press conference today, terming the National Medical Commission’s (NMC) decision to withdraw the Letter of Permission for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) Medical College as “unfortunate and politically motivated.” Khajuria argued that the closure is an unfair blow to the educated masses…

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