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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.

Tharun Bhascker has revealed that Sushanth, who played Karthik in Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi might not be part of this journey, but the character of Karthik continues to be there in ENE Repeat.

Anurag Singh's movie Border 2 starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh has received positive review and ratings from the audience.

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.

Ram Gopal Varma slammed the reports that he said AR Rahman did not compose music for the song Jai Ho. Here's what he said.

Megastar Chiranjeevi has credited the success of Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu to Telugu audience, its distributors, director Anil Ravipudi and entire film unit.

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.

Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu has received mixed reviews and ratings from the audience, who call it a family drama with thin storyline.

Vijay Deverakonda is happy with disabling of ratings for Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu on the ticketing portals like BookMyShow.

With sextortion cases rising sharply across Jammu and Kashmir, police have issued a high alert, warning people against online blackmail traps using fake social media profiles and video calls. Victims are urged not to panic or pay money, but to immediately report incidents and preserve digital evidence.

A health alert has been sounded in Jammu after several cases of gastroenteritis were reported from the Jagti and Nagrota migrant camps. The administration has ordered immediate testing of water samples and asked the Health Department to issue preventive advisories.

The Raja Saab has collected Rs 129 crore gross at the worldwide box office on the first day. But it has failed to beat the records of Prabhas' Adipurush, Kalki AD and Salaar.

Director Sudha Kongara's Parasakthi starring Sivakarthikeyan has received mixed reviews and average ratings from the audience.

Over 14 months after taking office, the Omar Abdullahled NC government has not appointed a Deputy Speaker, prompting the BJP, the principal opposition party, to demand adherence to legislative convention.

Director Maruthi's The Raja Saab starring Prabhas, Sanjay Dutt and Malavika Mohanan has garnered negative reviews and average ratings from the film critics.

Dhurandhar has collected Rs 56.35 crore net in the Indian box office in its fifth week, taking its 35-day total to Rs 830.85 crore net.

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has expressed his surprise over Geethu Mohandas' direction in the teaser of Yash's Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups.

The postponement of Vijay's Jana Nayagan is set to benefit Sivakarthikeyan's Parasakthi and Prabhas' The Raja Saab at the box office this Sankranthi.

The National Medical Commission has withdrawn the Letter of Permission for 50 MBBS seats at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence following protests over admissions in Jammu. The decision brought an end to the agitation led by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti, even as the political blame-game continued between the BJP and the Chief Minister.