Chamber of Commerce and Industry Hails ₹1,430 Crore Central Aid for Jammu; Demands Immediate Relief for Private Property Losses

Jammu January 01, 2026 :-In a key meeting held at Chamber House, Arun Gupta, President of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCI), expressed deep appreciation to the Ministry of Home Affairs for the allocation of ₹1,430 crore to the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. This substantial financial package is specifically earmarked for the…

Rajouri Deputy Commissioner Approves In-Situ Promotions for Revenue Officials to Kick Off 2026

Rajouri January 01, 2026 :- In the first major administrative action of the New Year, Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, has officially approved in-situ promotions for four officials within the Revenue Department. This move, aimed at boosting staff morale and rewarding long-standing service, marks the district’s initial administrative milestone of 2026. The promotions were granted…

Sakeena Itoo Orders Major Sanitation Overhaul in J&K Hospitals; Announces Rewards for Cleanliness and Strict Accountability

Jammu January 01, 2026 :- Minister for Health, Medical Education, Social Welfare, and Education, Sakeena Itoo, has launched a comprehensive mission to revamp sanitation and hygiene standards across all Government Medical Colleges (GMCs), District Hospitals, and Sub-District Hospitals in Jammu and Kashmir. Chairing a high-level review meeting for the Jammu division, the Minister declared a…

JKBOSE Mandatory Syllabus Update: Old Course Discarded for Class 10th, 11th, and 12th Private Candidates

Jammu January 01, 2026 :- The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has officially announced the discontinuation of the old syllabus for all failure and re-appear candidates across secondary and higher secondary levels. Previously, students who failed or were required to re-appear in their Class 10, 11, or 12 examinations were permitted to…

BJP Lauds PM Modi for ₹1,430 Crore Disaster Relief Package; Warns NC Government Against Fund Diversion

Jammu January 01, 2026:- In a high-profile press conference at the BJP headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, senior leader and MLA Sham Lal Sharma, alongside National Secretary Dr. Narinder Singh and several other MLAs, expressed profound gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for sanctioning a ₹1,430 crore Special Central Assistance package for Jammu & Kashmir. This…

Empowered Farmers Essential for Viksit Bharat: Sat Sharma at Akhnoor Horticulture Development Camp

Akhnoor January 01, 2026:-The Department of Horticulture, Jammu, hosted a comprehensive Horticulture Awareness and Development Camp at Chak Brahmana, Akhnoor, as part of a strategic push to strengthen the rural economy. Aligned with the central government’s focus on agricultural modernization, the camp aimed to introduce farmers to advanced horticultural practices, crop diversification, and various financial…

Indian Railways’ New Year Gift: First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to Launch Between Guwahati and Howrah

New Delhi January 01, 2026:-In a major New Year announcement, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, revealed that India’s first-ever Vande Bharat Sleeper Train is ready for its commercial debut. Following the successful completion of all trials, testing, and safety certifications, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled…

DRDO Day 2026: Rajnath Singh Lauds Decisive Role of Indigenous Weapons in Operation Sindoor; Pushes for ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ Air Defence

New Delhi January 01, 2026:-During a visit to the DRDO Headquarters on its 68th Foundation Day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the pivotal role of indigenous weapon systems in the success of Operation Sindoor. He stated that the performance of these state-of-the-art technologies serves as a definitive testament to the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s…

BSNL Rolls Out Nationwide Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) Services: Enhanced Connectivity for All Circles Launched on New Year 2026

New Delhi January 01, 2026:- In a significant New Year gift to its subscribers, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has officially launched its Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) service, commonly known as Wi-Fi Calling, across all telecom circles nationwide. This advanced IMS-based technology allows BSNL users to make and receive high-quality voice calls and messages over…

Ashish Kundra Assumes Charge as Chief Secretary of Ladakh; Prioritizes Sustainable Development and Youth Aspirations

Leh January 01, 2026 :- Ashish Kundra, an officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), formally assumed the office of Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh today. Upon his arrival at the UT Secretariat in Leh, he was greeted with a ceremonial Guard of Honour. In his maiden address, Kundra reaffirmed a strong…

Ganderbal Police Bust Terror Module: Two Terror Associates Arrested with Arms, Grenades, and ₹8.4 Lakh Cash

Ganderbal January 01, 2026:- In a significant counter-terrorism operation, the Ganderbal Police has dismantled a potential terror plot by arresting two terror associates during a late-evening operation near the Gundrehman Bridge. Acting on precise intelligence, a joint team from Police Station Ganderbal and the Special Operations Group (SOG) established a high-security checkpoint (naka) and intercepted…

Ganderbal Security Update: District Magistrate Orders Temporary Restriction on VPN Services to Safeguard Public Order

Ganderbal January 01, 2026:- In a significant move to bolster regional stability and cyber security, the Ganderbal Police has issued a comprehensive public advisory announcing an immediate temporary restriction on the use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) services. This directive follows specific orders from the District Magistrate of Ganderbal, emphasizing that the measure is a…

J&K Weather Update: Heavy Snow in Gurez as Higher Reaches Experience Fresh Accumulation; Dry Spell Predicted Through Mid-January

Srinagar January 01, 2026 :- Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a significant weather shift over the past 24 hours, with higher reaches recording light to moderate snowfall while several plains in the Jammu Division received light rainfall. According to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, the Gurez and Tulail areas were the most impacted, receiving a substantial 8…

Ganderbal Police Issues Advisory: Temporary Restrictions Placed on VPN Usage to Ensure Public Safety

Ganderbal January 01, 2026:- The Ganderbal Police has issued a critical public advisory announcing a temporary restriction on the use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) services across the district with immediate effect. This directive follows an official order (No. DCG/ADC-PS/2025/2959) issued by the District Magistrate of Ganderbal on December 31, 2025. Authorities have categorized this…

J&K Weather Update: Light Snowfall in High Altitudes as Weak Western Disturbance Recedes; Dry Spell Predicted for Mid-January

Srinagar January 01, 2026:- In line with recent meteorological predictions, Jammu and Kashmir experienced a relatively calm weather pattern over the last 24 hours, with no major rainfall or snow reported across the plains. However, higher reaches and hilly terrains, including Tulail Valley, Razdan Top, Machil, Sadhna Top, and the Sonamarg-Drass axis, received light snowfall….

Landmark BNS Conviction: Public Intoxication Offender Sentenced to Community Service in Jammu

Jammu January 01, 2026:- In a significant legal development under the newly implemented Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Jammu Police at Police Post Jourian have secured a reformative conviction against an individual for public intoxication and disorderly conduct. The accused, identified as Baljinder Singh, son of Balkar Singh and a resident of Jadh, Tehsil Jourian,…

Security Forces Recover Suspicious Packet Near Line of Control in Poonch; Intensive Search Operation Underway

Poonch January 01, 2026:- Security forces were placed on high alert early this morning after a suspected packet was discovered in close proximity to the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch district. The recovery has triggered an immediate and intensive search operation by the Indian Army and Jammu & Kashmir Police to sanitize the…

Bangladeshi National Apprehended Near International Border Handed Over to Jammu Police

Jammu January 01, 2026:- The Border Security Force (BSF) has apprehended a Bangladeshi national near the International Border (IB) and handed him over to the Border Police Post (BPP) Gajansoo, falling under the jurisdiction of Police Station Kanachak. The individual, identified as 19-year-old Shariful Islam Bhuiyan, son of Mozibul Haque Bhuiyan, is a resident of…

Udhampur Police Crackdown on Drug Mafia: Drugs Worth ₹10.50 Crore Seized and ₹21 Crore Assets Attached in 2025

Udhampur December 31, 2025:- In a massive blow to the narcotics trade, the Udhampur Police has concluded a high-impact year under the “Nasha Mukt Abhiyan,” resulting in the arrest of 222 individuals and the seizure of drugs valued at ₹10.50 crore. According to the annual performance report, police registered 153 cases under the NDPS Act…

J&K Vande Bharat Express Hits 3.75 Lakh Passenger Milestone in Six Months Post-USBRL Launch

Jammu December 31, 2025:- The Jammu Railway Division has recorded a monumental milestone in its inaugural year, with nearly 3.75 lakh passengers traveling on the Vande Bharat Express across Jammu and Kashmir over the last six months. This surge in ridership follows the historic June 6 flagging off of the premium service connecting Shri Mata…

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