Insight Pulse

Jammu February 06,2025:- A thought-provoking and intellectually enriching discussion on “Power Politics, Public Discourse, and Institutional Dynamics in South Asia” was successfully organised at Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU), Rajouri, under the banner of the Jammu & Kashmir Haq Insaaf Council, a Jammu & Kashmir based peace-building and civic platform headed by Advocate Zeshan…

Read More “Challenging Misinformation and Conflict Narratives: BGSBU Rajouri Witnesses First-of-Its-Kind South Asia Dialogue” »

KISHTWAR, Feb 05, 2026 – Entering its 19th consecutive day, “Operation Trashi” continues to sweep through the rugged terrains of Kishtwar district as security forces intensify their hunt for remaining terrorists hiding in the upper reaches. The massive anti-terror search operation is currently focused on the Chatroo area and has expanded into neighboring regions including…

Read More “Operation Trashi Day 19: Security Forces Intensify Anti-Terror Search Operations in Kishtwar’s Chatroo and Surrounding Belts” »

SRINAGAR, Feb 05, 2026 – The Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced a series of scheduled power shutdowns across several districts to facilitate essential maintenance and technical upgrades. Residents in the affected areas are advised to plan their activities accordingly as electricity supply will be suspended on specific dates through…

Read More “KPDCL Power Shutdown Alert: Scheduled Outages for Budgam, Anantnag, Pulwama, and Bandipora Districts” »

JAMMU, Feb 05, 2026 – The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today formally adopted the Motion of Thanks on the Lieutenant Governor’s address, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing 2026-27 Budget Session. The motion, which follows the LG’s address delivered on February 2, was moved by MLA Showkat Hussain Ganie and seconded by MLA…

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JAMMU, Feb 05, 2026 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today assured the Legislative Assembly that the Jammu and Kashmir government is overhauling the regulatory framework for the tourism industry to ensure a more transparent and efficient business environment. Replying to a starred question during the ongoing Budget Session, the Chief Minister revealed that the Tourism…

Read More “J&K Budget Session: CM Omar Abdullah Announces Time-Bound, Simplified Registration for Tourism Sector” »

SRINAGAR, Feb 05, 2026 – In a major blow to the local narcotics trade, the Srinagar Police have arrested three notorious drug peddlers, all members of the same family, during an operation in the Khanyar area. Acting on precise intelligence, a specialized team from the Khanyar Police Station intercepted a Scorpio vehicle (Registration No. JK01AW-8898)…

Read More “Srinagar Police Bust Family-Run Drug Syndicate in Khanyar; Heroin and Luxury Vehicle Seized” »

BANDIPORA, Feb 05, 2026 – The District Administration Bandipora has announced the complete closure of the Sumbal–Chewa/Naninara inner link road effective from 7:00 AM on February 06, 2026. This decision comes in response to the ongoing construction of a vital new bridge at Naninara. While foundation work on the Sumbal side is complete, upcoming excavation…

Read More “Bandipora Road Closure Alert: Naninara Inner Link Road Closed from Feb 6; Diversion via Barsoo-Ganderbal Announced” »

JAMMU, Feb 05, 2026 – The Chief Engineer (Distribution) of the Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) has notified consumers of scheduled power shutdowns across several districts to facilitate essential maintenance and repair work. Residents in the Chenab Valley and Reasi regions are advised to plan accordingly, as electricity supply will be suspended during specific…

Read More “Jammu Power Shutdown Alert: JPDCL Announces Maintenance Cuts for Kishtwar, Reasi, and Doda Districts” »

UDHAMPUR, Feb 05, 2026 – The State Taxes Enforcement Team of Udhampur successfully thwarted a major tax evasion attempt today, intercepting a vehicle transporting mixed scrap in direct violation of the GST framework. Utilizing advanced data analysis from the e-Way Bill portal and RFID tracking, the team—led by GST Inspector Mohit Jamwal under the guidance…

Read More “Udhampur State Taxes Team Foils Tax Evasion Bid; Recover ₹8.96 Lakh Penalty for GST Violations” »

JAMMU, Feb 05, 2026 – Underscoring the government’s priority to enhance regional integration, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today affirmed the administration’s commitment to connecting every habitation in Jammu and Kashmir with a robust road network. Responding to a query by legislator Javid Hassan Baig in the Legislative Assembly, the Deputy CM detailed a structured,…

Read More “J&K Budget Session: Government Adopting Phased Approach to Ensure All-Weather Road Connectivity, Says Deputy CM” »

JAMMU, Feb 05, 2026 – Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, informed the Legislative Assembly today that the Union Territory’s new drug de-addiction rules are in the final stages of completion and will be implemented shortly. Responding to a query during the Question Hour of the ongoing Budget Session, the Minister emphasized that…

Read More “J&K Health Minister: Drug De-addiction Rules Near Finalization; Anti-Drug Bill to be Introduced in Budget Session” »

JAMMU, Feb 05, 2026 – Strengthening the athletic landscape of the Union Territory, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has released over ₹137 crore for the upgradation of sports infrastructure during the 2025-26 financial year. While responding to a query raised by legislator Chander Parkash Ganga in the Legislative Assembly, Minister for Youth Services and…

Read More “J&K Budget Session: Government Releases ₹137 Crore to Boost Sports Infrastructure; ₹3.31 Crore Allocated for Samba” »

JAMMU, Feb 05, 2026 – During the ongoing Budget Session of the Legislative Assembly, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary announced that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the construction of the strategically important Baba Reshi-Gulmarg Road has been finalized. Responding to a query during Question Hour raised by Legislator Irfan Hafiz Lone, the Deputy CM…

Read More “Budget Session 2026: DPR Prepared for ₹40.34 Crore Baba Reshi-Gulmarg Road Project, Says Deputy CM” »

SHOPIAN, Feb 05, 2026 – Continuing its relentless crackdown on the narcotics trade, the Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested a drug peddler in the Imamsahib area of Shopian and recovered a significant quantity of contraband. During a specialized “naka” (checkpoint) operation at the Wachohallan crossing, a vigilant police party from Police Station Imamsahib intercepted an…

Read More “Shopian Police Arrest Pulwama Resident for Drug Peddling; 450 Grams of Charas Recovered” »

JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Feb 05, 2026 – The Traffic Police Headquarters, Jammu & Kashmir, has issued a comprehensive travel advisory for February 6, 2026, noting that while the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remains operational, traffic movement is constrained by several bottlenecks. Over the last 24 hours, slow vehicular movement was reported due to single-lane traffic between Marog…

Read More “J&K Traffic Advisory: NH-44 Open for LMVs on Both Sides; HMVs Restricted Due to Road Sinking at Kishtwari Pather” »

JAMMU, Feb 05, 2026 – In a persistent effort to eliminate drug trafficking and substance abuse under its jurisdiction, the R.S. Pura Police successfully apprehended a drug peddler and recovered 6.78 grams of Heroin (commonly known as Chita). During a routine patrolling and specialized “naka” (checkpoint) operation established at Chohala, a police team led by…

Read More “Jammu Police Arrest Drug Peddler in R.S. Pura; Heroin and Vehicle Seized at Chohala Naka” »

RAJOURI, Feb 05, 2026 – Intensifying its crackdown on the financial backbone of drug trafficking, the Rajouri Police has officially attached immovable property worth over ₹20.37 lakh belonging to a notorious narcotics accused. The attachment, carried out under the stringent Section 68-F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, involves a single-storey residential…

Read More “Rajouri Police Attaches Residential Property Worth ₹20.37 Lakh Belonging to NDPS Accused” »

UDHAMPUR, Feb 05, 2026 – In a significant breakthrough against the drug menace in the region, the Udhampur Police successfully apprehended two inter-district drug peddlers and recovered a quantity of heroin during a routine operation at Tikri. A police team stationed at the Tikri Police Post intercepted a Srinagar-bound Innova taxi (Registration No. JK01AX-8441) arriving…

Read More “Udhampur Police Bust Inter-District Drug Syndicate; Two Arrested with Heroin at Tikri” »