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POONCH, JANUARY 02, 2026 — Marking a major victory in the fight against the narco-terror ecosystem, the Competent Authority under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act (SAFEMA) has officially confirmed the attachment of a residential property belonging to a notorious drug peddler in District Poonch. The property, a residential house valued…

SRINAGAR, JANUARY 02, 2026 — In a major breakthrough for the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) J&K, a high-profile female absconder has been apprehended in Srinagar after evading arrest for three years. The accused, identified as Tamana Ashraf, daughter of Mohammad Ashraf and a resident of Batamaloo, was a primary suspect in a high-stakes narcotics case…

POONCH, JANUARY 02, 2026 — In a major crackdown on the financial assets of cross-border terrorists, the Poonch Police have attached immovable property belonging to a Pakistan-based terror handler, Jamal Lone (alias Jamala), in the Mandi area. The legal action was executed following a direct order from the Honorable Court in connection with FIR No….

JAMMU, JANUARY 02, 2026 — In a strategic move to reinforce the security grid ahead of the upcoming Republic Day celebrations, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu, Joginder Singh (JKPS), chaired a crucial Subsidiary Multi-Agency Centre (SMAC) meeting at the District Police Lines (DPL) Jammu today. The high-level session brought together top brass from the…

SAMBA 02 January — In a proud moment for the Samba district, Sub Inspector(P) Varun Sharma, a native of Jatwal village, has been conferred with the prestigious Director General of Police (DGP) Medal. The award recognizes his exceptional bravery, fearless leadership, and dedicated service during high-stakes anti-terror operations and operational duties in the region. Currently…

SRINAGAR, Jan 2, 2026 — In one of the most significant anti-graft operations in recent history, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Srinagar Crime Branch has officially submitted a comprehensive chargesheet against 108 individuals involved in a multi-crore embezzlement and illegal recruitment racket. Filed before the Court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption in Baramulla, the…

JAMMU, Jan 2, 2026 — J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma (CA), alongside MLA Yudhvir Sethi, participated in a grand community feast (Bhandara) today to commemorate the sacred memory of Shri Shri 1008 Param Pujya Tapasvi Acharya Vairagi Shri Moni Ji Maharaj. The annual event, held in the heart of Jammu, drew…

UDHAMPUR, Jan 2, 2026 — In the heart of the Shivalik foothills, where the air carries the scent of ancient pines and the stillness of the mountains, lies a site that has fascinated theologians, historians, and travelers for millennia. Mansar Lake, often hailed as the “Mansarovar of the Duggar region,” is more than a scenic…

SHOPIAN, Jan 2, 2026 — The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has successfully cleared a significant stretch of the historic Mughal Road, reaching the high-altitude Peer Ki Gali pass from the Shopian side. Utilizing heavy machinery to navigate deep snowdrifts and improve the road surface, the BRO team has made substantial progress in restoring the vital…

UDHAMPUR, Jan 2, 2026 :- In a major breakthrough for the “Drug-Free Udhampur” initiative, the district police successfully secured 98 convictions across 77 cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act throughout 2025. This milestone reflects a year of rigorous enforcement and professional investigation, resulting in the sentencing of 29 inter-state and…

SRINAGAR, Jan 2, 2026 — Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, has expressed profound concern over a devastating fire that swept through Tachna village in the Dachhan area of Kishtwar late Thursday night. In a statement released via the Office of the Chief Minister on X (formerly Twitter), the CM shared his deep…

UDHAMPUR, Jan 2, 2026 — Executing a high-intensity enforcement strategy throughout 2025, the Udhampur Police have successfully dismantled several major bovine smuggling networks across the district. Over the course of the year, law enforcement registered 188 criminal cases, leading to the apprehension of 220 individuals. Among those detained were 212 direct suspects and eight notorious…

DODA, Jan 2, 2026 — Transforming the landscape into a winter wonderland, the higher altitudes of the Doda Valley and Bhalesa finally witnessed the season’s inaugural snowfall today, terminating an exhausting two-month drought. This fresh white blanket is being celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir as a “New Year’s miracle,” arriving just in time to rescue…

KISHTWAR, Jan 2, 2026 — A devastating fire swept through Tachna village in the Dachhan area of Kishtwar late Thursday night, destroying at least 20 residential houses and leaving dozens of families without shelter. The blaze, which erupted during the evening hours, spread with alarming speed across the densely packed neighborhood. Officials noted that the…

Katra January 01, 2026:- The dawn of the New Year has brought a massive surge of devotees to the holy town of Katra, the base camp for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine. Pilgrims from across India and abroad have descended upon the region, filling the air with chants of “Jai Mata Di.” According to…

Jammu January 01, 2026:-A month-long struggle for life ended in tragedy as a 27-year-old woman from the Billawar area of Kathua district succumbed to her injuries at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) Jammu on New Year’s Day. The deceased, identified as Hasina Bano, wife of Mohd Hafiz, had been undergoing intensive treatment since late…

Poonch January 01, 2026:-In a major crackdown on trans-border terror networks, the Jammu & Kashmir Police have attached the immovable property of a high-profile Pakistan-based terror handler and launch commander, Rafiq Nai (alias Sultan). The action was taken under the stringent provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in connection with FIR No. 194/2024…

Jammu January 01, 2026:- In a major step toward modernizing cooperative education in the Union Territory, Commissioner Secretary of the Cooperative Department, Babila Rakwal, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Smart Classroom at the Centre for Cooperative Management (CCM), Jammu. Alongside this technological upgrade, she launched a suite of literary and communication tools, including the “Coop Heroes” magazine,…

Jammu January 01, 2026:- In a major breakthrough for tribal education, the Tribal Affairs Department of Jammu & Kashmir has commenced the electronic disbursal of Post-Matric Scholarships to eligible Scheduled Tribe (ST-I and ST-II) students. This move follows a period of technical delays caused by the complex migration from the legacy Single Nodal Agency (SNA)…

Srinagar January 01, 2026:- In a landmark New Year welfare initiative, J&K Bank has officially dedicated a state-of-the-art ‘Heart Clinic on Wheels’ to the people of Jammu & Kashmir. Under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, the Bank’s Executive Director, Sudhir Gupta, handed over the keys of the mobile cardiac-care unit to Dr. Zubair Saleem,…

Kishtwar January 01, 2026:- A devastating fire broke out late New Year’s night in the remote Tachna village of the Dachhan area in Kishtwar district, causing widespread destruction of property. According to initial reports, the blaze spread rapidly, engulfing and completely gutting at least six to seven residential houses and three shops. The situation escalated…

Jammu January 01, 2026:- Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat, accompanied by Inspector General of Police (Jammu Zone) Bhim Sen Tuti and IGP CRPF (Jammu Sector) R. Gopala Krishna Rao, conducted an extensive security audit of prominent religious and heritage landmarks in Jammu today. The high-level review covered the historic Raghunath Mandir, the iconic…