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SRINAGAR, JAMMU & KASHMIR | January 12, 2026 — A relentless cold wave has swept across the region, sent temperatures tumbling to record seasonal lows and leaving the landscape in a state of deep freeze. In the Kashmir Valley, Pulwama recorded a staggering -6.5°C, making it the coldest station in the plains, followed by Shopian…
LEH, LADAKH | January 12, 2026 — In a historic moment for sports in the region, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Captain Jigmet Chunzen as she prepares to lead the Indian Women’s Futsal Team. Chunzen, a talented athlete hailing from Ladakh, is set to make her international…
Representation Image RAJOURI, JANUARY 11, 2026 — Security forces successfully thwarted a major cross-border provocation late this evening after detecting a suspicious Pakistani drone along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Rajouri district. At approximately 6:35 PM, alert Indian Army personnel spotted the UAV hovering over the Gania-Kalsian village area in the Nowshera sector….
SAMBA, JANUARY 11, 2026 — Security forces in the Samba district have been placed on high alert following the sighting of a suspicious drone hovering over the Chak Badral area of the Ramgarh sector. The intrusion, detected near the International Border, triggered an immediate response from security agencies, who launched a massive search operation to…
KARGIL, JANUARY 11, 2026 — In a major outreach initiative, the new Chief Secretary of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra (IAS), held a series of high-level consultative meetings with diverse delegations in Kargil to discuss infrastructure, social welfare, and regional development. Accompanied by Administrative Secretaries Bhanu Prabha and Moses Kunzang, as well as SSP Kargil Nitin Yadav,…
NORTH KASHMIR/KULGAM, JANUARY 11, 2026 — As part of a continuous campaign to eradicate the drug menace, the Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested five drug peddlers in separate operations across Sopore and Kulgam, recovering a variety of contraband substances. In Sopore, officers from the Bomai and Warpora police posts intercepted individuals during specialized checkpoints at…
SHOPIAN, JANUARY 11, 2026 — In an intensified crackdown on narcotics trafficking, the Shopian Police have booked a habitual drug peddler under the stringent Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act, 1988. The accused, identified as Parvaiz Ahmad Ganaie of Itoo Mohalla, Zainapora, was detained following a detailed dossier…
NEW DELHI, JANUARY 11, 2026 — Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, IT, Youth Services & Sports, and Transport, Satish Sharma, participated in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. This national platform, held from January 9 to 12 under the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision, gathered innovators and…
JAMMU, JANUARY 11, 2026 — In a significant move toward science-led agrarian transformation, the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) Jammu is boosting rural livelihoods through its CSIR Floriculture Mission. By providing end-to-end technical support and institutional handholding, the mission is successfully transitioning farmers in Jammu and Kashmir from traditional cropping to high-value, market-oriented agri-bio…
JAMMU, January 11, 2026Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired the 9th Executive Council meeting of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU), Rajouri, at Lok Bhavan today, emphasizing a visionary shift toward “educating for tomorrow.” Addressing a high-level assembly of academic leaders and senior officials—including Vice Chancellors from Jammu and Kashmir Universities and Principal Secretary Mandeep K….
UDHAMPUR, January 11, 2026 :-In a major crackdown on narcotics smuggling, the Udhampur Police successfully intercepted an inter-district drug trafficking attempt at a routine checkpoint in Chenani. During a specialized traffic operation at the Nakka Motor Shed on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, a police team led by the SHO of Chenani Police Station flagged down…
JAMMU, January 11, 2026The Jammu Police have successfully dismantled a gang involved in an attempted high-stakes burglary at a jewelry store in R.S. Pura. The case was initiated following a complaint by Attu Shah, owner of M/S Bhola Ornaments, who reported that burglars tried to breach the shop’s security locks on the night of January…
SRINAGAR, Jan 11: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah officially launched the Handicrafts and Handloom Department’s 2026 Calendar today, a publication designed as a visual tribute to the enduring craft traditions of Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, the Chief Minister described the calendar as an “ode to the artisans who weave, carve, and color…
JAMMU, January 11, 2026 :- A tragic accident claimed the life of a 16-year-old boy in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir after a weapon belonging to his father, a Village Defence Guard (VDG), discharged accidentally. The incident occurred late Saturday night at their residence in Loyee Dhar village, located within the Mughal Maidan…
JAMMU, Jan 11 (2026) — The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has officially announced an extension of the winter vacations for all schools located in the Summer Zone of the Jammu division. According to an official order issued by Director School Education Jammu, Naseem Javaid Chowdhary, the decision was made in response to the…
POONCH, Jan 11 (2026) — Senior Superintendent of Police Poonch conducted a high-level security interaction today with members of the Village Defence Group (VDG) in the sensitive border village of Jhullas. The meeting saw a significant turnout of approximately 140 to 150 VDG volunteers, underscoring the strong commitment of the local community toward maintaining public…
LEH, Jan 11 (2026) — A comprehensive two-day district-level thematic training programme under the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) successfully concluded in Leh today. Held at the Pal Hotel in Tukcha, the initiative was organized following the directives of the District Panchayat Office to enhance the functional efficiency of local governance bodies. The sessions,…
POONCH, Jan 11 (2026) — The historic Mughal Road, which serves as a vital link between the Poonch-Rajouri districts and the Kashmir Valley, has been reopened for vehicular movement following a seven-day closure. The high-altitude thoroughfare was previously shut down due to heavy snowfall and adverse weather conditions, necessitating extensive road clearance operations. Senior Superintendent…
SOMNATH, Jan 11 (2026) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Somnath Swabhiman Parv in Gujarat today, marking a millennium of the temple’s endurance against historical invasions. Speaking as the Chairman of the Somnath Temple Trust, Modi emphasized that the soaring flag atop the temple serves as a global reminder of India’s indomitable spirit and…
SRINAGAR, Jan 11 (2026) — Authorities at Srinagar Airport have issued an official travel update regarding the cancellation of scheduled flight services. According to a statement posted on their official X (formerly Twitter) account, SpiceJet flight SG 661/664, which operates on the Delhi-Srinagar-Delhi route, has been grounded for the day. The flight was originally scheduled…
SRINAGAR, January 11,2026 — An intense cold wave has tightened its grip across the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, with temperatures plummeting to record lows across several high-altitude and plains stations. According to the latest readings compiled by Kashmir Weather, Drass remained the coldest inhabited place in the region, with the mercury…
NEW DELHI | January 10, 2026Satish Sharma, Minister for Youth Services and Sports, J&K, met with Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, to present a comprehensive memorandum aimed at revolutionizing the sporting landscape of Jammu and Kashmir. The ambitious roadmap seeks to position the Union Territory as a premier destination for…
JAMMU | January 10, 2026:-The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has announced the temporary closure of all major irrigation canals across the Jammu province starting January 15, 2026, to facilitate essential annual desilting and maintenance operations. According to official communiqués from the Chief Engineers of the Irrigation & Flood Control and Ravi Tawi Irrigation Departments,…
JAMMU | January 10, 2026:-The Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) has announced scheduled power outages for various districts on January 11 to facilitate essential maintenance and repair work. According to the Chief Engineer (Distribution), several areas including Reasi, Pouni, Dharmari, and parts of Katra will experience a power cut from 9 am to 1…
JAMMU | January 10, 2026:- In a decisive move to regulate livestock movement, District Magistrate Jammu Rakesh Minhas has issued a formal order banning the transportation of bovine animals from Jammu to other districts. Exercising the powers vested under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), the directive prohibits the transit of cows,…
