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KATHUA, January 13, 2026:- A fresh encounter broke out between Security forces and a group of terrorists in the Billawar area of Kathua district on Tuesday. According to highly placed sources, the gunfight erupted during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in the Jutha forest belt when hiding terrorists, suspected to be members of the…

NEW DELHI, January 12, 2026: General Upendra Dwivedi, the Army Chief, has reported a landmark shift in the security landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, stating that local terrorist recruitment has become nearly non-existent. During a press conference in the national capital, the General detailed that active local militancy has dropped to single digits, with only…

REASI, January 13, 2026: Deputy Inspector General of Police, Udhampur Range, Sarah Rizvi, visited the District Police Office (DPO) Reasi today to conduct an extensive review of cyber security protocols and the overall security apparatus of the district. During her visit, she held detailed interactions with officers and issued immediate directives for strict adherence to…

JAMMU, January 12, 2026: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has officially notified the date sheets for the Class 11 and Class 12 Annual/Regular 2026 examinations for the Summer Zone of the Jammu Division. According to the released schedule, the Class 12 examinations are set to begin on February 23, while the…

SHOPIAN, January 12, 2026: In a significant move to curb illegal mining and enhance administrative transparency, the District Mineral Office of Shopian has issued a formal directive requiring the mandatory installation of AIS-140 approved GPS tracking devices on all vehicles and machinery involved in mineral extraction and transportation. This order aligns with the 2020 guidelines…

SRINAGAR, January 11, 2026: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, chaired a comprehensive high-level meeting on Monday with all Deputy Commissioners of the Kashmir division to evaluate the progress of critical administrative tasks and public welfare initiatives. A primary focus of the session was the digitization of Jamabandis and the acceleration of online service delivery to…

JAMMU, January 12, 2026: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called for a collective effort to transform Jammu Kashmir’s cultural and spiritual heritage into a global artistic center during the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Kesar Art Circle at Kala Kendra. Addressing a gathering of prominent artists and officials, the Lieutenant Governor emphasized that art serves as…

JAMMU, December 12, 2026 – The Special Crime Wing of the Crime Branch Jammu has registered a formal case against two individuals for allegedly defrauding a local resident of ₹9,00,000 under the false promise of securing employment. According to the written complaint, Ajay Gupta and his wife, Anshu Gupta, residents of Sarwal, Jammu, dishonestly induced…

UDHAMPUR, January 12, 2026 – Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command, conducted a high-level visit to the Centre of Expertise for Drone Fabrication, Maintenance, and Repairs to evaluate the facility’s role in modern military operations. During the visit, the Army Commander performed a comprehensive review of the specialized repair and…

JAMMU January 12, 2026 — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today conveyed his sincere greetings to the people across the region on the auspicious occasions of Lohri and Makar Sankranti. In his official message, the Chief Minister emphasized the spirit of unity and communal joy these festivals represent, noting that such celebrations offer essential moments of…

JAMMU January 12, 2026 — Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir today on the auspicious occasion of Lohri. Highlighting the festival’s deep cultural roots, he described Lohri as a celebration of nature’s bounties and a symbol of the seasonal transition toward spring. He expressed his hope…

JAMMU | January 12, 2026 — Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo has issued a firm directive to the School Education and Public Works Departments to ensure all government schools across Jammu and Kashmir have fully functional toilet facilities for girl students by February 15. During a high-level review meeting, the Chief Secretary emphasized that providing clean…

JAMMU | January 12, 2026 — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartfelt greetings to the people on the auspicious occasions of Lohri and Makar Sankranti, scheduled to be celebrated on January 13 and January 14 respectively. In a message to the public, the Lieutenant Governor offered his warm wishes for the health, bliss,…

JAMMU | January 12, 2026 — The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Secretariat has officially released the provisional calendar for the fifth session of the Legislative Assembly, set to begin on February 2, 2026. According to the notification issued by Speaker Advocate Abdul Rahim Rather, the high-stakes budget session will commence with the Lieutenant Governor’s…

JAMMU January 12, 2026 — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a high-level review meeting today to assess the developmental landscape of Jammu district, emphasizing the urgent need for timely project completion and durable infrastructure. During the session, the Chief Minister inaugurated a suite of projects valued at ₹19.05 crore and laid the foundation stones for…

POONCH January 12, 2026 — Veterans Day celebrations in Poonch were marked by profound patriotism and solemnity as the Indian Army, veterans, and civil dignitaries gathered to honor the selfless service of the nation’s ex-servicemen. A central highlight of the event was the Dhruva Motorcycle Rally, which reached its eighth day on January 12, 2026….

JAMMU | January 12, 2026 — The Congress Party organized a massive sit-in dharna today at the JKPCC Headquarters in Shaheedi Chowk, Jammu, as part of the nationwide “MGNREGA Bachao” and regional “Humari Riyasat, Humara Haq” campaigns. Led by JKPCC Working President Raman Bhalla, along with DCC Presidents Yogesh Sawhney and Neeraj Kundan, the protest…

JAMMU | January 12, 2026 — In a continued effort toward nation-building and community welfare, the Indian Army has officially handed over a newly constructed community toilet facility to the Gram Panchayat of Khana Chargal, Jammu. Executed under the umbrella of Operation Sadbhavna, this project was designed to address a critical infrastructure requirement for the…

SRINAGAR January 12, 2026 — Traffic authorities have announced that movement on the high-altitude Mughal Road and Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari (SSG) Road will be permitted on January 13, 2026, provided weather conditions remain favorable. On the Mughal Road, light motor vehicles and private cars will be allowed to ply from both sides, connecting Poonch and Shopian, between…

SRINAGAR,January 12, 2026 — The Meteorological (MeT) Centre Srinagar has issued a comprehensive weather outlook for the next two weeks, predicting a significant shift from the current dry spell to more active winter conditions across Jammu and Kashmir. According to the forecast, the region will remain mainly dry until January 15, though cloud cover is…

KATHUA, January 12, 2026 — Security agencies have been placed on high alert in the Kathua district after a suspicious balloon carrying the initials “PIA” (Pakistan International Airlines) was discovered in an open field earlier today. The balloon was spotted by local residents in the Chakk Chhabba area, which falls under the jurisdiction of the…

BANDIPORA, JAMMU & KASHMIR | January 12, 2026 — A wave of mourning has gripped the 62nd Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) following the tragic death of a constable in a late-night fire incident in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district. According to official reports, a massive fire broke out in a barrack at the…