LG Manoj Sinha Flags Off South Kashmir Youth for 10-Day Cultural Exposure Tour

JAMMU, Jan 4, 2026: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today flagged off a 25-member delegation of youth from various districts of South Kashmir for a 10-day comprehensive educational and cultural exchange tour. Interacting with the participants before their departure, the Lieutenant Governor extended his best wishes, emphasizing the role of such initiatives in broadening horizons and…

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh Inaugurates ‘Aeronautics 2047’ Seminar to Shape India’s Aerospace Future

BENGALURU, Jan 4, 2026: The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) today launched a landmark two-day national seminar, “Aeronautics 2047,” at the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) in Bengaluru. Inaugurated by Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, the event celebrates a quarter-century of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas flight. In his keynote…

PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates 72nd National Volleyball Tournament; India Eyes 2036

VARANASI, Jan 4, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi today via video conferencing, welcoming over 1,000 players from 28 states to the historic city. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister drew a poignant parallel between the game of volleyball and India’s development journey, noting that success in…

Security Forces Bust Terrorist Hideout in Suchliwaran Forest; Arms and Logistics Seized

BARAMULLA, Jan 4, 2026: In a significant counter-terrorism operation, the Baramulla Police, in coordination with the 53 Bn CRPF, 46 RR, AST, and a specialized Bomb Disposal Squad, busted a terrorist hideout in the Suchliwaran forest area. Acting on specific and reliable intelligence, the joint team led by DySP Operations Baramulla launched an extensive search…

Udhampur’s Sahayak Dal Organizes Street Play to Drive Awareness Against Drug Abuse

Udhampur 04 January :- In a proactive move to combat the growing menace of narcotics, Sahayak Dal Udhampur organized an impactful street play (Nukkad Natak) at Gole Market here today. The performance specifically targeted the local youth and the general public, vividly depicting the devastating side effects of drug addiction while promoting the vision of…

Four Kerala Tourists Injured in Awantipora Road Accident; Investigation Underway

AWANTIPORA, Jan 4, 2026: Four tourists from Kerala sustained injuries in a road accident on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway at Barsoo, Awantipora, early Sunday morning. According to official reports, the tourists were traveling in a passenger vehicle when it was reportedly struck by an unidentified truck, causing the vehicle to veer off course and leaving…

Intense Cold Wave Grips Kashmir as Gulmarg Plummets to -6.5°C; Leh Records -11°C

SRINAGAR/LEH , Jan 4, 2026: An intense cold wave continues to sweep across the Kashmir Valley and the Ladakh region, with temperatures staying significantly below the freezing point. According to the latest data, Gulmarg remains the coldest spot in the valley, recording a bone-chilling minimum of -6.5°C, followed closely by Shopian at -6.0°C. The summer…

DM Jammu Mandates Strict ID Verification and Police Clearance for Courier Services

JAMMU, Jan 3: In a decisive move to block the transportation of narcotics through commercial logistics, District Magistrate Jammu, Rakesh Minhas, has issued a stringent advisory under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the NDPS Act. The order explicitly prohibits all courier companies, parcel services, and logistics operators from transporting any…

Javid Ahmad Dar Outlines Modernization Roadmap for Sopore Fruit Mandi

BARAMULLA, Jan 3: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, and Panchayati Raj, Javid Ahmad Dar, chaired a high-level review meeting today to draft a holistic modernization plan for the Sopore Fruit Mandi. Following directives from Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s recent District Development Board meet, the Minister emphasized that as Asia’s second-largest fruit market, Sopore Mandi…

Satish Sharma Visits Dev Sathan Balli; Announces ₹30 Lakh Grant for Kharah Balli Development

JAMMU, Jan 3: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies, Transport, and IT, Satish Sharma, paid obeisance at the revered Dev Sathan Balli today during its annual religious congregation, praying for the region’s peace and prosperity. Following the ceremony, the Minister held an extensive public outreach program at Kharah Balli, where he reaffirmed the Omar Abdullah administration’s…

ARTO Rajouri Conducts Road Safety Awareness Drive for New Drivers at Nowshera

RAJOURI, Jan 3: As part of the ongoing National Road Safety Month, Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Rajouri, Rajesh Gupta, organized a comprehensive sensitization session today for driving license aspirants at the Nowshera Trial Ground. The initiative aimed to integrate safety education into the very beginning of a driver’s journey, ensuring that new motorists prioritize…

J&K Legislative Assembly Estimates Committee Inspects Key Industrial Projects in Pulwama

PULWAMA, Jan 3: The Committee on Estimates of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, led by MLA Habba Kadal, Shamima Firdous, conducted an extensive field visit to several high-priority infrastructure and industrial sites across Pulwama district today. Accompanied by MLA Rajpora, Ghulam Mohiuddin Mir, the committee inspected project sites in Sampora, Pampore, and the Lasipora…

Javed Ahmed Rana Reviews Jal Shakti and Forest Projects in Kalakote-Sunderbani

JAMMU, January 03,2026 :- Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of Public Health Engineering (PHE), Irrigation, and Forest sector works in the Kalakote–Sunderbani constituency. Attended by MLA Thakur Randhir Singh and senior departmental heads, the meeting focused on…

JPDCL Announces Scheduled Power Shutdowns Across Jammu, Kathua, and Kishtwar

JAMMU, January 03,2026 : The Chief Engineer (Distribution) of JPDCL Jammu has notified residents of several scheduled power outages starting January 4, 2024, to facilitate essential maintenance and system upgrades. On January 4, industrial and residential hubs including Ghatti Industry, Logate Industry, IID Kathua, Budhi, Barnoti, Nagri, Rajbagh, and Marheen will experience a shutdown from…

Rajouri Police Apprehend Drug Peddler with Heroin During Sunderbani Naka Check

SUNDERBANI, Jan 3: In a significant move under the ongoing “War on Drugs,” the Rajouri Police arrested a drug peddler and recovered approximately four grams of a heroin-like narcotic substance at a checkpoint today. While conducting routine “Naka” checking at the ITI Sunderbani crossing, a team from the Sunderbani Police Station intercepted a Tempo Traveller…

Frontier Shield: Border Volunteers Upgrade Skills and Weaponry in Specialized Jammu Drill

JAMMU, January 03, 2026 : In a strategic move to bolster the first line of defense along the International Border, SSP Jammu Joginder Singh inaugurated an intensive training program for 85 Village Defence Group (VDG) members at District Police Lines (DPL) Jammu today. The participants, hailing from the highly sensitive border sectors of Arnia, R.S….

Baramulla Police Enhance Legal Coordination and Verification Efficiency at DPL Training Session

BARAMULLA, Jan 3: The Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted a comprehensive training-cum-briefing session today at the Conference Hall of District Police Lines (DPL) Baramulla to streamline legal procedures and administrative efficiency. Chaired by the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Baramulla, the session brought together a wide array of personnel, including the Additional SP, CPO, and…

Jammu Police Holds Border Area Public Outreach Meet at Allah Arnia

JAMMU, Jan 3: As part of an ongoing initiative to strengthen police-public synergy and grass-roots accountability, SP Headquarters Jammu, Irshad Hussain Rather, chaired a large-scale public interaction meeting today at the Border Police Post (BPP) Allah, within the jurisdiction of Arnia Police Station. Attended by nearly 200 participants, including youth, village heads, and prominent citizens,…

Srinagar Religious Scholars Partner with Administration to Combat Drug Menace

SRINAGAR, Jan 3: The District Administration of Srinagar organized a high-impact “Orientation-cum-Capacity-Building Workshop” for over 100 prominent religious scholars and Masjid Imams today at the Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IMHANS). Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, who served as the chief guest, proposed a strategic three-stage approach—comprising awareness campaigns, victim identification, and professional counseling—to…

KPDCL Distributes Safety Gear to Field Staff at Bemina to Enhance Electrical Safety

SRINAGAR, Jan 3: As part of a dedicated initiative to modernize workplace safety, the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) organized a Safety Equipment Distribution Programme today at the IT&C Division in Bemina. Managing Director Mahmood Ahmad Shah led the event, overseeing the distribution of specialized safety gear—including helmets, insulating gloves, and safety harnesses—to field…

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