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A year after the devastating cross-border shelling in Poonch that claimed 14 civilian lives, including four children, the scars of that tragic night remain fresh. Residents continue to grapple with trauma, loss, and a lingering sense of insecurity, while key promises such as bunker construction and improved medical infrastructure remain unfulfilled.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has announced the formation of a parents brigade across Jammu and Kashmir to strengthen grassroots efforts against drug abuse. Launching the Drug-Free J&K campaign in Budgam, he emphasized community participation, early intervention, and collective responsibility.

Announcing a 100-day target to eradicate drug abuse, Manoj Sinha highlighted strict enforcement measures, including FIRs, arrests, property seizures, and licence cancellations.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah termed the results of the five-state Assembly elections, particularly in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, as a political earthquake with long-term national implications.

Amid continued reports of immoral and illegal activities, the Jammu administration has tightened regulations on spa and massage centres, making it mandatory for owners to submit affidavits ensuring compliance with the law.

A political rift between coalition partners, the National Conference and the Congress, has sharpened over the issue of restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Triggered by remarks from NC president Farooq Abdullah criticising Congress's half-hearted support,.

The collapse of a bridge in the Thathar area on the outskirts of Jammu has claimed three lives and left one injured, exposing serious safety lapses and administrative negligence. Preliminary investigations point to a long-standing pipeline leak that weakened the soil, coupled with poor adherence to construction safety norms, including a lack of protective gear for workers.

While Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has dismissed the claims as misinformation, asserting that only public feedback was sought, PDP leader Iltija Mufti has accused the government of gradually sidelining the language through administrative decisions.

The J&K and Ladakh High Court acquitted a man in a rape case, observing that the relationship between the accused and the survivor was a consensual love affair and that the prosecution failed to prove she was a minor.

Factionalism within the J&K Congress unit has intensified following the elevation of dissident leaders Karan Bhagat and Vikar Rasool Wani to key national roles by the party high command.

In a major administrative move ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit, the Ladakh administration has approved the creation of five new districtsNubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar and Drassraising the total to seven.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced a fresh round of talks with Ladakh's agitating groups on May 22, coinciding with Union Home Minister Amit Shah's upcoming two-day visit to Leh from April 30.

In a decisive push against the growing menace of drug abuse, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed an unprecedented grassroots mobilisation led by women, with 1,947 mohalla-level committees formed across the Jammu division within days of launching the 'Nasha Mukt J&K' campaign.

In a major anti-corruption crackdown, the JKACB has exposed a massive land scam involving the illegal grabbing of over 1,000 kanals of Custodian land across Jammu district. The land, meant for displaced persons from Pakistan and PoJK, was allegedly usurped by a nexus of land mafia and government officials through forged documents and manipulated revenue records.

In a major counter-terror operation, J&K Police dismantled a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) module in Srinagar by arresting four Over Ground Workers, including a young woman, and recovering arms and ammunition.

Tahir Fazal Choudhary, a celebrated hero of the landmark 2003 counter-insurgency operation Sarp Vinash in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, passed away in Uttarakhand after suffering a heart attack, marking the end of an era of extraordinary courage and grassroots resistance against terrorism.

Normal life across Jammu and Kashmir was thrown out of gear after heavy snowfall and incessant rain affected all 20 districts, leading to the cancellation of flights at Srinagar Airport and the suspension of traffic on the JammuSrinagar National Highway.

Security forces eliminated a Pakistani terrorist affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad in a joint operation in the Billawar area of Kathua district, marking the first terrorist killing of 2026 in Jammu and Kashmir.

Anil Ravipudi, who is basking in on the success of Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu, says that he will always remain indebted to his first hero Nandamuri Kalyan Ram

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has made fantastic collection at the Indian box office in its seventh week, taking its 49-day domestic total collection to closer to Rs 900 crore net mark.

At least 3,688 people have lost their lives in more than 20,000 road accidents in Jammu and Kashmir over the last three and a half years, with most crashes occurring between 3 pm and 9 pm due to rash driving and speeding.

Indian Railways has achieved a major logistics milestone as the first full-length freight train carrying rice reached Anantnag Goods Terminal in south Kashmir within 24 hours of departure. The 42-BCN wagon rake operated in coordination with the Food Corporation of India.

At least 10 Army soldiers were killed and 11 others injured when an armoured vehicle carrying troops for an anti-terror operation skidded off the BhaderwahChamba interstate road and plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Sunny Deol's Border 2 is scheduled for grand release in 4800 cinema halls with 17,000 per day in the domestic market. The movie has record breaking advance booking for its opening day.

The trailer of directed by Vishal Bhardawaj's O Romeo starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri has received positive response from the audience and critics. Here's a look at the early reviews.

Megastar Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu has crossed $4.2 million at overseas box office in 10 days. The movie has fetched a huge benefit share for its international distributors.

If Jana Nayagan is not released on 6th or 13th February, the movie might face a big delay due to impending TN Assembly election announcement by Election Commission, say the experts.

Even as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah assured relocation of SMVDIME medical students to other colleges, JKBOPEE has said it lacks the authority to conduct fresh MBBS counselling beyond the MCC schedule.

Ahead of Republic Day, Pakistan violated the ceasefire along the LoC in North Kashmir's Keran sector, prompting a strong retaliation by the Indian Army. In a major security boost, forces recovered and defused a six-kg IED in Shopian.

Haryana dominated the second day of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 in Leh, clinching two gold medals in figure skating as the sport made its debut at the event. Ladakh thrilled home crowds by defeating ITBP 31 in an action-packed ice hockey encounter, while Haryana moved to the top of the medal standings.

A major political controversy has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after security agencies began profiling mosques and madrasas across the Valley, seeking detailed personal and financial information from religious functionaries, a move strongly opposed by several political parties and civil leaders.

Junior NTR impressed with Dhandoraa, which he describes as a thought provoking and powerful film with outstanding performances.

MM Keeravaani says that he is honoured and privileged to have composed the music for Vande Mataram for the 26th January Republic Day Parade.

The Election Commission of India is likely to begin the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh from May, with Booth Level Officers already conducting door-to-door verification and updating voter photographs.

Gilli Nata has emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss Kannada 12. A leaked video features the actor lifting the trophy of this season, according to the reports.

Tamil actor Jeeva said that he does not want Jana Nayagan to be the last movie of Thalapathy Vijay. He wishes he would do more movies.

Fraudsters posing as CBI and TRAI officials kept victims under video surveillance for days; cybercrime officials urge the public to report such calls on helpline 1930. Despite repeated warnings by cybercrime authorities, cyber fraud continues to claim victims across Jammu and Kashmir.

Ending weeks of speculation, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has convened a fresh round of talks with Ladakh's agitating groups, including the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance, on February 4 in New Delhi.

Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu has become the highest grossing movie for megastar Chiranjeevi with its collection of Rs 226 crore gross.

Allu Arjun speaking in Japanese and interacting directly with Japanese movie lovers who attended the premieres of Pushpa Kunrin in Japan.

Sharwanand's Nari Nari Naduma Murari Vaidya has received positive reviews and ratings from the audience. Here's what they're saying about the film.

Mahesh Babu is finally set to open the AMB Cinemas with South India's first Dolby Cinema experience on January 16.

Jammu city recorded an unusually cold day, emerging as the coldest place in the Union Territory with a maximum temperature of 7.4C, even lower than Gulmarg and Pahalgam.

In the wake of a major crackdown on a white-collar terror module involving doctors and students, Jammu and Kashmir authorities have launched an extensive profiling drive of mosques, madrasas, and religious functionaries.

Action has been taken against a teacher, lab technician, lineman, forest worker, and health department driver following security agency inputs linking them with LeT and Hizbul Mujahideen networks.

Rahul Gandhi said that by blocking Jana Nayagan, the PM Modi-led government cannot silence the voice of the Tamil people.

Dhurandhar has collected Rs 1,015 crore gross in India and Rs 285 crore at the overseas box office in its sixth week, taking its total to Rs 1,300 crore.

Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu (MSVG) has collected Rs 84 crore gross at the worldwide box office on the first day.

Ravi Teja's Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi has received mixed reviews and ratings from audience.

Tension gripped several border areas of the Jammu province after multiple Pakistani drones were spotted intruding into Indian airspace along the International Border and the Line of Control in Samba, Rajouri, and Poonch districts.