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JAMMU, January 5, 2026: In a proactive move to strengthen security ahead of the upcoming Republic Day celebrations, the Jammu Police South Zone has initiated strict legal action against landlords failing to comply with mandatory tenant verification orders. Acting on the directives issued by the District Magistrate of Jammu, the Police Post Narwal, under the…

SRINAGAR, January 5, 2026: In a significant move to bolster regional security, the District Magistrate of Srinagar has ordered the immediate suspension of all Virtual Private Network (VPN) services within the district’s territorial jurisdiction for a period of two months. Invoking powers under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, the administration issued the…

SRINAGAR/LADAKH, January 5, 2026: The intense winter cold wave tightened its grip across Northern India today, with sub-zero temperatures persisting throughout the Kashmir Valley and the Ladakh region, while a sharp seasonal chill began to penetrate parts of the Jammu division. Data compiled by Kashmir Weather highlights a significant drop in mercury, with Leh in…

UDHAMPUR, January 5, 2026: Continuing its crackdown on the drug menace, the Udhampur Police successfully apprehended a suspected drug peddler and recovered a quantity of heroin during a routine check at Bansa Morh, Tikri. The arrest occurred when a police naka party stationed at the checkpoint noticed an individual traveling on foot from the Katra…

REASI, JANUARY 04, 2026: In a significant move to enforce security protocols, the Katra Police have registered a criminal case against a local landowner for failing to comply with mandatory tenant verification orders. The incident came to light during a routine patrol near Panthal, where police officers intervened to stop a violent altercation involving several…

UDHAMPUR, JANUARY 04, 2026: In a significant show of political strength and internal unity, hundreds of Congress workers today organized a grand welcome for Sumeet Magotra following his appointment as the District President of Udhampur Congress. The atmosphere in the town was celebratory as party supporters greeted their new leader with flower garlands, traditional drum…

JAMMU, JANUARY 04, 2026: In a significant success for the ongoing anti-drug campaign in the South Zone, the Jammu Police intercepted a major consignment of pharmaceutical drugs and a weapon in the Satwari area today. During a routine patrol conducted under the supervision of SP South and SDPO South, a police team from Satwari Police…

JAMMU, JANUARY 04, 2026: In a landmark achievement for higher education and youth leadership in the Union Territory, two faculty members of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu) have been commissioned as Flying Officers in the NCC Air Wing. Under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor B. N. Tripathi and the mentorship of…

KISHTWAR, JANUARY 04, 2026: In a major breakthrough against property crime, the District Police Kishtwar successfully solved a high-value theft case within 24 hours, leading to the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of stolen machinery worth approximately ₹4 lakhs. The operation was initiated following the registration of FIR No. 01/2026 under Section 303…

REASI, JANUARY 04, 2026: In a continuous effort to streamline the safety and convenience of pilgrims, the District Police Reasi took decisive action against illegal services on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) track today. During a routine patrol conducted by the Ban Ganga Police Post near Bathing Ghat-01, a police team intercepted a pony…

JAMMU, JANUARY 04, 2026: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, has extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, with special wishes for the Sikh community, on the auspicious birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. In his message, the Minister paid homage to…

JAMMU, JANUARY 04, 2026: Minister for Social Welfare, Education, and Health, Sakeena Itoo, addressed a major gathering today to commemorate the 217th birth anniversary of Louis Braille, the visionary inventor of the tactile reading system for the visually impaired. Speaking at an event organized by the Social Welfare Department and the Rehabilitation Centre for the…

JAMMU, JANUARY 04, 2026: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, and Youth Services & Sports, Satish Sharma, today extended his heartfelt greetings to the citizens of Jammu & Kashmir and the global Sikh community on the auspicious occasion of the Prakash Purb of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Paying glowing tributes to…

JAMMU, JANUARY 04, 2026: The Abhinav Theatre resonated with artistic excellence today as the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) presented the Dogri play “Pension” as part of its ongoing weekly theatre series, “Saptahik Rangdhara.” Penned by Padma Shri awardee Mohan Singh and directed by the eminent theatre personality Usha Slathia,…

JAMMU, JANUARY 04, 2026: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today conveyed his heartfelt greetings to the Sikh community and the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. In a formal message, the Chief Minister paid rich tributes to the tenth Sikh Guru, describing him as…

JAMMU, JANUARY 04, 2026: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary and Minister for Health and Medical Education Sakeena Itoo today jointly inaugurated a specialized blood donation camp for children with Thalassemia and a new full-body profile testing facility at National Hospital in Karan Bagh. During the event, the Deputy Chief Minister emphasized that the health…

SHOPIAN, JANUARY 04, 2026: Continuing its intensive crackdown on narcotics, the Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested a suspected drug peddler in Shopian today as part of a mission to eradicate substance abuse from the region. During a targeted operation at a checkpoint established at Nadigam Junction, a police team from the Shopian Police Station intercepted…

JAMMU, JANUARY 04, 2026: In a major push toward grassroots development and youth empowerment, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, and Youth Services & Sports, Satish Sharma, conducted an extensive public outreach programme in the Chhamb constituency today. During the event, the Minister met with diverse public delegations and Panchayat representatives to…

JAMMU, January 04, 2026: Jammu & Kashmir BJP President and MP Sat Sharma chaired a high-level meeting of party legislators at the Trikuta Nagar headquarters to strategize for the forthcoming Assembly Session. Addressing the MLAs, Sharma emphasized the critical need to aggressively question the government and ensure the genuine concerns of common citizens are effectively…

MHA Reshuffles AGMUT Cadre: 49 IAS and IPS Officers Transferred to Delhi, J&K, and BeyondNEW DELHI, Jan 4, 2026: In a significant administrative overhaul, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has ordered the immediate transfer and posting of 49 high-profile officers from the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, and Union Territories) cadre. The official order,…